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Decrypting criminality: How Irish gangs fell foul of hacked apps
It's over four years since the encrypted platform Encrochat, favoured by criminals around the world, was shut down after being hacked by police. Hundreds of Encrochat phones were used by criminals in Ireland, but even now the scale of use has yet to be revealed, writes Prime Time's Security Correspondent, Barry Cummins. On a Wednesday night in January 2020, on the road between Artane and Beaumont on Dublin’s northside Gardaí spotted a Toyota Yaris being driven suspiciously.
Concern over restricted breed ban despite series of attacks
A dog attack on Thursday has left a woman (60s) in south Dublin hospitalised with serious injuries. It's the latest in a string of serious dog attacks in recent months. Despite these attacks, some animal welfare groups are not convinced that banning certain dog breeds will address the issue. Gardaí have begun an investigation into a dog attack at a residential property in Dun Laoghaire which has left a woman (60s) hospitalised.
'Despair' over lack of beds for most vulnerable children
A number of judges have expressed "despair" over a lack of special care beds for some of the most vulnerable children in the State, according to the Child Law Project. The project publishes and collects data from courts where there are child protection orders. Many of the latest reports show there are no special care beds available to children who are under a special care order. A shortage of appropriate care placements - in foster care, residential care and special care - dominate the publication.
Strike action to resume at National Advocacy Service
SIPTU members employed at the National Advocacy Service (NAS) will resume strike action as part of a pay dispute. NAS provides assistance to more than 1,500 disabled people each year with in-person advocacy interventions in areas including housing, access to justice, health care, safeguarding and supporting in decision making. SIPTU represents 43 of the 48 staff members at the organisation. Pickets will be placed at NAS locations across the country this morning as part of the strike.
Green Party to announce results of leadership contest
A new Green Party leader will be elected this morning following a vote among the party's membership. Minister for Integration Roderic O'Gorman and Minister of State, Senator Pippa Hackett, are the two candidates seeking to replace outgoing leader Eamon Ryan. Mr Ryan made the announcement last month, when he also confirmed that he will not contest the next general election. More than 3,500 party members were eligible to vote in this election.
Cabinet to hear of fall in hospital ED overcrowding
Overcrowding at hospitals and emergency departments remains a challenge, but most patients are not forced to wait for admission on a trolley, the Minister for Health will tell Cabinet this week. Overcrowding in hospital emergency departments (ED) fell by 14% - or 7,800 fewer patients - during the first six months of the year compared to the same period in 2023, according to figures Stephen Donnelly will bring to the Government.
New visa requirements announced for Botswana, S Africa Original
Nationals of Botswana and South Africa will be required to obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland from Wednesday, Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has said. The Department of Justice has said a transit visa will also be required, if people from these countries intend to transit through Ireland to another destination. Ms McEntee has said the move will bring Ireland into closer alignment with the Schengen Area in respect of both countries.
Over 4,000 celebrate 30 years of Barretstown
More than 4,000 people have enjoyed an open day at Barretstown Castle celebrating the charity's 30 years in Ireland. Barretstown looks after children with serious illnesses and their families. Barretstown CEO Dee Ahearn told RTÉ News that the charity has hosted more than 120,000 campers at its facilities at Barretstown Castle since it opened its doors 30 years ago. She said it is about allowing seriously ill children and their families to reclaim part of their childhood.
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