One man killed and another seriously injured in north Dublin shooting
A man has died and another has been seriously injured in a shooting in north Dublin.
It happened at around 7:30pm this evening at a sports centre in the Applewood Close area of Swords.
Several shots were fired during the incident.
TDs claim woman has been 'refused' abortion at Dublin hospital
Ruth Coppinger. File photo. Image: RollingNews.ie
The Coombe Hospital in Dublin has said its board has "no role whatsoever" in approving abortions.
It comes after two TDs - Ruth Coppinger and Bríd Smith - claimed in the Dáil that a woman who has learned her foetus has a fatal foetal abnormality has been denied an abortion.
3,500 children weren't prosecuted for crimes due to Garda failings, review finds
The Garda Commissioner has apologised to thousands of victims of crime, after major failures were identified with the Garda Youth Diversion Programme.
Nearly 3,500 children got away with just under 8,000 incidents of criminal behaviour as the cases weren't dealt with appropriately even though gardaí had identified suspects.
The incidents include public order, theft, and traffic offences, but also 55 serious crimes such as cases of rape, sexual offences and child neglect.
Veteran MEP Brian Crowley confirms he won't seek re-election in May
Brian Crowley. Photo: RollingNews.ie
Fianna Fáil MEP Brian Crowley has confirmed he will not seek re-election to the European Parliament in May.
The Ireland South MEP made the announcement at a press conference in Cork today.
The 54-year-old has served in his current role since 1994, making him the longest serving Irish representative in the European Parliament.
However, a "sustained bout" of ill-health over recent years has forced his decision to retire from public life.
People feel "trodden upon" by increase in drink-driving checkpoints, Minister says
A Government minister has said too many drink-driving checkpoints are being carried out by Gardaí.
Minister of State Sean Canney said not enough resources are being put into tackling drug dealing.
The increased number of motorists being breathalysed has reportedly been criticised by a number of Cabinet members.
