Following a fatal attack by a dog in County Limerick, certain dog breeds may face a ban in Ireland. The move is under consideration by a group reviewing canine controls, following the homicide of a young woman in Ballyneety, with the government awaiting recommendation. The Minister responsible for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has urged the group to put high importance on the matter of prohibited breeds, after 23-year-old Nicole Morey was tragically killed by her own pet/s.
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Prosecuting attorney Garry Frank expressed his unhappiness over the release of Molly and Tom Martens, who were on trial for the murder of Jason Corbett, Molly’s husband. He commended the strength of the Corbetts amidst the challenging circumstances.
John Dooley, recent champion of RTÉ’s Super Garden competition, has sadly passed away.
Before Minister for Integration Roderic O’Gorman declared referendums would have “no legal impact” on immigration law, justice officials warned the family and care referendums could cause long-term “legal uncertainty” regarding migration rules. This information was revealed in newly-released documents.
In Boston, a firefighter from Dublin, arraigned at the Suffolk County Superior Courthouse, denied charges of rape. The charges relate to an incident that occurred during the St Patrick’s Day weekend.
In terms of weather, expect a combination of sunlight and cloud, accompanied by scattered rain showers, primarily in the north and west. Later in the day, these showers will diminish, leading to a mostly dry evening with periods of sunshine. Daytime temperatures will range from 12-16°C. Night will bring mostly clear skies with light rain or drizzle, mainly in the west and northwest, and a gentle to moderate west to southwest breeze. Night-time temperatures are expected to be between 4-9°C.
In the local and European elections, there is a record-high number of extreme right-wing candidates. It is to be seen whether any will secure a seat, amidst the escalating severity of their language against immigrants, reports Conor Gallagher.
According to Corinna Hardgrave, there is a striking lack of restaurants located in beautiful locations that allow individuals to simply walk in. She laments the rarity of dining establishments where the least expensive wines on offer – both red and white – are of excellent quality.
Finn McRedmond shares his view that it is not necessary for politicians to be relatable, but it is important that they keep up with pop culture, using the example of being familiar with a Taylor Swift song. Meanwhile, Paul Kearns lives in Tel Aviv and struggles to comprehend the apparent disinterest among many Israelis towards the violence in Gaza.
As the summer holiday season looms, Ciara O’Brien offers valuable advice to avoid falling for scams during vacations. She notes that while everyone eagerly anticipates relaxing, holidays can also heighten vulnerability to scams, particularly tempting discount deals found online.
On the sports scene, Karen Duggan contends that FAI’s current strategies are ineffective for women’s games. Following a 3-0 defeat by Sweden in Dublin last Friday, Eileen Gleeson and the Ireland management deserve credit for adjusting their approach for Stockholm.
In the life and style section, focus is on resilience among adolescents. The tendency to avoid problems does not equate to learning how to handle emotional turbulence. As per two studies that were published recently, emotional challenges are escalating, especially among teenage girls.
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