https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comWed, 12 Aug 2026 12:38:10 +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/arid-41894695.htmlMet Éireann warns of heat stress as temperatures climb above 27C2026-08-12T08:04:00+01:002026-08-12T08:04:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Warm and humid conditions are expected across much of the country, with potential heat stress and water safety concernsWarm and humid conditions are expected across much of the country, with potential heat stress and water safety concernsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41894437.htmlNew autism protocol due to start in July is still at recruitment stage, HSE confirms2026-08-12T06:01:00+01:002026-08-12T06:01:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Protocol part of plan to address long delays facing families who want an assessment of need for a child with disabilitiesProtocol part of plan to address long delays facing families who want an assessment of need for a child with disabilitiesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41894479.htmlMore than 60% of river flows fell below normal range last month, EPA finds 2026-08-12T06:00:00+01:002026-08-12T06:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The EPA said the exceptionally dry and warm weather experienced in July had a 'clear impact' on river flowsThe EPA said the exceptionally dry and warm weather experienced in July had a 'clear impact' on river flowsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41894425.htmlGreen Party calls for data centres to be taxed to pay for upgrades to national grid2026-08-12T06:00:00+01:002026-08-12T06:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Deputy leader hazel Chu said Irish households were subsidising the 'massive energy consumption of tech giants'Deputy leader hazel Chu said Irish households were subsidising the 'massive energy consumption of tech giants'Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41894563.htmlSolar power hits record share of Irish electricity system in July 2026-08-12T00:05:00+01:002026-08-12T00:05:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/EirGrid said it is making "significant progress" in integrating renewable energyEirGrid said it is making "significant progress" in integrating renewable energyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41894650.htmlDonegal All-Ireland winner James McHugh and his wife killed in Cavan crash2026-08-11T22:28:00+01:002026-08-11T22:28:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Noreen McHugh, a passenger in the car, had been airlifted to Dublin’s Beamount Hospital with serious injuries but was pronounced dead on Tuesday nightNoreen McHugh, a passenger in the car, had been airlifted to Dublin’s Beamount Hospital with serious injuries but was pronounced dead on Tuesday nightExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41893939.htmlMan dismissed for using firm's account to buy drill and kegs of Guinness awarded compensation2026-08-11T22:00:00+01:002026-08-11T22:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Sterling Taylor was dismissed in a disciplinary hearing labelled ‘biased and prejudged’ by the WRCSterling Taylor was dismissed in a disciplinary hearing labelled ‘biased and prejudged’ by the WRCExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41894602.htmlRoad deaths up 15 on same period last year as Micheál Martin leads tributes to Donegal GAA great2026-08-11T21:02:00+01:002026-08-11T21:02:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/James and Noreen McHugh died following a collision in Cavan on MondayJames and Noreen McHugh died following a collision in Cavan on MondayExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41894566.html'If it's down to money, shame on them': Bereaved Cork dad hits out at decision not to fund drug2026-08-11T20:07:00+01:002026-08-11T20:07:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/HSE Drugs Group recommended against funding Skyclarys, a treatment for the rare genetic condition Friedreich's ataxia, despite hopes it could benefit around 200 patients in IrelandHSE Drugs Group recommended against funding Skyclarys, a treatment for the rare genetic condition Friedreich's ataxia, despite hopes it could benefit around 200 patients in IrelandExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41894560.htmlMore households in energy arrears than ever before, CRU figures show2026-08-11T19:27:00+01:002026-08-11T19:27:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The amount of money owed on electricity arrears has climbed to an average of €512.02, while the amount for gas arrears figure has climbed to €223.57The amount of money owed on electricity arrears has climbed to an average of €512.02, while the amount for gas arrears figure has climbed to €223.57Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/