https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comThu, 02 Jul 2026 18:58:40 +0100Examiner GroupIreland's premier breaking news website providing up to the minute news and sports reports. With e-mail news releases following breaking stories throughout the day.https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41872995.htmlSinn Féin criticises Government over €50m 'waste' on rail IT system2026-07-02T17:23:00+01:002026-07-02T17:23:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Dáil heard that €50 million has been written off in relation to developing a rail management system and that a further €100,000 a week is being paid as a decision has not yet been made to end the contractThe Dáil heard that €50 million has been written off in relation to developing a rail management system and that a further €100,000 a week is being paid as a decision has not yet been made to end the contractExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41872803.htmlSocial Democrats TD Daniel Ennis sues former presidential hopeful Nick Delehanty2026-07-02T16:58:00+01:002026-07-02T16:58:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Dublin Central TD has initiated High Court proceedings following a dispute over online posts made during the by-election campaignThe Dublin Central TD has initiated High Court proceedings following a dispute over online posts made during the by-election campaignExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41872965.htmlHiqa made garda referrals over Emeis nursing homes after abuse concerns2026-07-02T16:00:00+01:002026-07-02T16:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Inspection reports detail Garda referrals, regulatory restrictions and multiple agency notifications following heightened scrutiny of Emeis Ireland nursing homesInspection reports detail Garda referrals, regulatory restrictions and multiple agency notifications following heightened scrutiny of Emeis Ireland nursing homesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41872815.htmlParnell Square victim's mother says there will 'never be closure' after Riad Bouchaker conviction2026-07-02T15:00:00+01:002026-07-02T15:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Mother says guilty verdict offers relief but family remains focused on supporting daughter through lifelong recovery after 2023 attackMother says guilty verdict offers relief but family remains focused on supporting daughter through lifelong recovery after 2023 attackExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41860653.htmlHow much will shortfalls in EU climate targets cost Ireland?2026-07-02T15:00:00+01:002026-07-02T15:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Experts say missed emissions, renewable energy and land-use targets could leave the State facing substantial costsExperts say missed emissions, renewable energy and land-use targets could leave the State facing substantial costsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41872893.htmlBrave care worker who protected children should be recognised – McDonald2026-07-02T14:37:00+01:002026-07-02T14:37:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The bravery of Ms Flynn to intervene to protect the children was mentioned several times during the three-week trialThe bravery of Ms Flynn to intervene to protect the children was mentioned several times during the three-week trialExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41872593.htmlNo solicitor has formally resigned or withdrawn from legal aid panel amid concerns row could worsen disruption2026-07-02T14:34:00+01:002026-07-02T14:34:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Sinn Féin justice spokesperson criticises proposed legal aid payment reforms as solicitors warn of mass withdrawals from the schemeSinn Féin justice spokesperson criticises proposed legal aid payment reforms as solicitors warn of mass withdrawals from the schemeExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41872875.htmlNama chief denies agency worsened housing crisis by selling land to speculators who failed to develop it2026-07-02T14:31:00+01:002026-07-02T14:31:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/National Asset Management Agency chief executive Brendan McDonagh told the Public Accounts Committee if the body had not sold land in the manner it did, 'there would be 44,500 less houses out there for people to live in'National Asset Management Agency chief executive Brendan McDonagh told the Public Accounts Committee if the body had not sold land in the manner it did, 'there would be 44,500 less houses out there for people to live in'Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41872839.htmlPlight of Irish mother whose sons were kidnapped in Egypt raised at Dáil committee2026-07-02T14:18:00+01:002026-07-02T14:18:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Mandy Kelly said she was still 'frustrated' that despite courts rulings in Ireland and Egypt awarding her custody of her sons, a travel ban remains in place preventing the children from leaving EgyptMandy Kelly said she was still 'frustrated' that despite courts rulings in Ireland and Egypt awarding her custody of her sons, a travel ban remains in place preventing the children from leaving EgyptExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41872479.htmlPaul Hosford: For much of the public, the EU presidency will bring nothing but disruption2026-07-02T14:00:00+01:002026-07-02T14:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Across the next six months, more than 270 events will take place across the country, as Ireland chairs most meetings of the EU Council, sets its work programme, and acts as its representativeAcross the next six months, more than 270 events will take place across the country, as Ireland chairs most meetings of the EU Council, sets its work programme, and acts as its representativeExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/