A man known as Jim Cahill, who abandoned his stepchildren at home and severed their income source, has been instructed by a court to compensate them with a sum of €410,000, which includes legal costs. The now-grown-up Tara, Karl and Desmond Seepersad have been financially struggling for several years as a result of non-payment under a settlement agreement from 2009/2010, procured with their out-of-touch stepfather, when they were between 17 to 20.
In other news, Israel has declared its intention to scrutinize the diplomatic, economic and humanitarian actions carried out by Irish NGOs within the borders of Israel due to escalating political tension relating to the Government’s recognition of the state of Palestine.
Also, a tragic disaster has unfolded in Spain’s Mallorca where a building along the beachfront collapsed, resulting in at least four fatalities and 21 people sustaining injuries.
In employment news, the narrative that leaving work on time is subtly equivalent to resigning has been criticised by the Civil Service union, denoting this growing expectation for public servants to work overtime is leading to an untenable working condition.
Additionally, Live Nation Entertainment, the holding company for Ticketmaster, has been accused by the US Department of Justice of stifling competition by operating a monopoly in the live entertainment sector. This is part of a significant antitrust lawsuit to separate the company.
Internationally, an imminent judgement in relation to a case claiming Israel of genocide will be passed down on Friday by judges from the United Nations’ foremost court. South Africa has requested the court to order Israel to terminate its Rafah offensive and retreat from Gaza.
Numerous key personalities, including Doireann Garrihy, the 2 Johnnies and Jennifer Zamparelli, are exiting 2FM, leading many to wonder about the future of RTÉ’s auxiliary radio station. It can be compared to the notorious remark of The Sun newspaper during the 1992 UK General Election, according to commentator Mick Heaney.
Columns
– Justine McCarthy raises questions regarding the Israeli expecting an oppressed nation to remain passive.
– Gerard Howlin discusses the importance of Irish ‘solidarity’ in the context of Ukraine: it stands at €38.80 weekly.
Business News
– Bank industry data for last month revealed that the mortgage approvals increased by 14% year on year with first-time buyer loans surging the most.
Sports Update
– Looking towards a crucial game against Toulouse, Leinster lock Joe McCarthy’s focus was highlighted by Gerry Thornley. The decisive moment was during the team’s 40-13 quarter-final victory over La Rochelle and Will Skelton six weeks ago at the Aviva Stadium.
Property Market
– A new service in Mayo pairs potential homebuyers with unoccupied properties, offering a potential salve for the frustration of scouring property websites unsuccessfully.
Podcast Spotlight
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