https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comWed, 22 Jul 2026 19:45:21 +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-41884048.htmlBudget 2027: Government to have €8.5bn available for spending and tax package2026-07-22T13:52:00+01:002026-07-22T13:52:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Summer Economic Statement highlights strong employment but warns geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainty continue to pose significant risksSummer Economic Statement highlights strong employment but warns geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainty continue to pose significant risksExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41884015.htmlGardaí deploy drones in crackdown on scramblers and e-scooters in Dublin2026-07-22T13:22:00+01:002026-07-22T13:22:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/New aerial surveillance unit supports Garda operation targeting dangerous driving and criminal activity involving scramblers, e-scooters and e-bikesNew aerial surveillance unit supports Garda operation targeting dangerous driving and criminal activity involving scramblers, e-scooters and e-bikesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41883907.htmlRTÉ annual report reveals executives dominate broadcaster's highest earners list2026-07-22T10:40:00+01:002026-07-22T10:40:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Annual report shows senior executives dominate the broadcaster's top earners as RTÉ posts a significantly improved financial surplusAnnual report shows senior executives dominate the broadcaster's top earners as RTÉ posts a significantly improved financial surplusExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41883634.htmlEducation authorities to investigate high failure rate in revised electrical apprentice exams 2026-07-22T07:31:00+01:002026-07-22T07:31:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Further and higher education minister James Lawless said he recognises the 'concern and disappointment' felt by apprentices following the recent resultsFurther and higher education minister James Lawless said he recognises the 'concern and disappointment' felt by apprentices following the recent resultsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41883799.htmlNationwide hosepipe ban announced as Uisce Éireann warns of pressure on water supplies2026-07-22T07:05:00+01:002026-07-22T07:05:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Restrictions will take effect from Friday night as prolonged dry weather continues to place significant pressure on drinking water suppliesRestrictions will take effect from Friday night as prolonged dry weather continues to place significant pressure on drinking water suppliesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41883793.htmlMan, 30s, to appear in court charged in connection with Waterford church incident 2026-07-22T06:51:00+01:002026-07-22T06:51:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A woman in her 50s was taken to Waterford University Hospital for treatment of what were described as “serious but non-life threatening injuries”.A woman in her 50s was taken to Waterford University Hospital for treatment of what were described as “serious but non-life threatening injuries”.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41883703.htmlExpanded CPO powers and wider role in home delivery planned for Land Development Agency2026-07-22T06:00:00+01:002026-07-22T06:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Plans would also allow up to 30% of homes in LDA developments in Dublin and Cork to be sold on the open marketPlans would also allow up to 30% of homes in LDA developments in Dublin and Cork to be sold on the open marketExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41883649.htmlLocal authority 'mini cabinets' to give more powers to councillors 2026-07-22T06:00:00+01:002026-07-22T06:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/New municipal councils will represent all residents within their area, rather than just townsNew municipal councils will represent all residents within their area, rather than just townsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41883577.html€2.6m cyber defence facility expected to open in March next year 2026-07-22T02:58:00+01:002026-07-22T02:58:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Investment comes as gardaí advertise position of cyber security directorInvestment comes as gardaí advertise position of cyber security directorExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41883655.htmlMajority of local authorities reached environmental enforcement targets last year2026-07-22T00:58:00+01:002026-07-22T00:58:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The EPA said the unauthorised large-scale extraction of peat continues to present a barrier for local authorities in hitting their environmental targetsThe EPA said the unauthorised large-scale extraction of peat continues to present a barrier for local authorities in hitting their environmental targetsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/