Irishman questioned after 15 people found in lorry

An Irishman in his 50s has been questioned by police after 15 people were found in the back of a lorry in the UK last night.

Police said a member of the public alerted officers about a lorry travelling on the A350 road in Chippenham at around 8:30pm last night.

It is believed the driver alerted Police when he heard banging in the back of the truck.

Meanwhile, Cork-based Sean Delaney International Transport has confirmed that it owns the vehicle and is investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery.

RTÉ to cut 200 jobs and close some operations

RTÉ says it will cut some 200 jobs in 2020 as part of plans to reduce projected costs by €60m over three years.

This is in addition to the reduction of 23% delivered between 2008 and 2018.

The State broadcaster also wants to reduce salaries paid to its top contracted on-air presenters by 15%.

The company says it will consult with staff and unions on a number of initiatives including a pay freeze, tiered pay reductions, review of benefits and work practice reforms.

It will also close or sell a number of assets.

Teen who died at Kodaline concert had rare heart condition

Crumlin Children's Hospital has apologised for an administrative error at an inquest into the death of a teenager at a Kodaline concert.

17-year-old Ciara Lawlor from Kilkenny collapsed at the Marlay Park gig in Dublin in July 2016.

A pathologist today told Dublin Coroner’s court that she had a rare genetic heart condition that can cause sudden death.

The court heard that she had been receiving treatment for heart palpitations for a number of years - including an operation and different medicines – however, the symptoms continued and her condition remained undiagnosed.

Meanwhile, an admin error meant an appointment for an important follow-up test was never sent out.

Investigation launched into DCC ‘protection money’ allegations

A barrister has been appointed to carry out a statutory review into 'protection money' allegations involving Dublin City Council.

Senior counsel Patrick Butler will prepare a report for Minister Eoghan Murphy to establish whether the council had any role in events "which culminated in payments by construction companies to stop anti-social behaviour on social housing construction sites".

The allegations - involving at least two of three sites in the west of the city - emerged during a High Court case last month.

During a case involving the Criminal Assets Bureau, the court heard 'security' or 'protection money' was being paid to gangland figures to allow social housing be built in Cherry Orchard.

Conference marks Dublin Rape Crisis Centre 40th anniversary

The first Irish rape survivor to waive her anonymity says the Government is continuing to "sideline" victims.

Lavinia Kerwick was speaking at a conference on sexual violence to mark 40 years of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.

She said very little has changed in the four decades since.

“It was set up so that women could where they want and dress how they want and it still hasn’t come,” she said.

“It needs to change. I can tell you now that I haven’t worn a dress or a skirt since.