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A toddler pulled a loaded pistol from a backpack at a daycare in Canton in the US state of Michigan, on Monday, police said.

Former president Michael D. Higgins will deliver the keynote address at the Irish Centre for European Law (ICEL) Annual Human Rights Law Conference this year taking place in partnership with the Irish Centre for Human Rights, University of Galway (ICHR) on Thursday 15 October 2026.  The Confere

William Fry advised founder David Hall on the sale of a 75 per cent stake in Lifeline Ambulance Service Limited, Ireland's largest private ambulance service, to Health Transportation Group, S.L.U.

Matheson LLP has announced the appointment of partner, Gerry Thornton, as head of tax. He succeeds Shane Hogan, who was recently appointed as managing partner of the firm. Mr Thornton has been a partner in Matheson's tax department since 2011. He advises on all aspects of corporate tax, and his prac

Kevin Murphy pictured with; Sitting: Connor Thompson, Rachel Horner, Kevin Murphy, David Anderson and Victoria Boyd

The Centre for Digital Ethics (CDE) is convening The Human in Human Rights: Dignity, Autonomy and Democracy in the Age of AI at the Trinity Long Room Hub on Friday 16 October 2026, from 6.00pm. Mary Robinson will deliver the opening keynote address, with Miriam O’Callaghan moderating the

Rape Crisis Ireland (RCI) will today launch new independent research showing that Ireland's rape shield - the law meant to stop complainants in sexual offence trials being cross-examined about their other sexual experiences - is routinely failing to do so. The report, What's Sex Got to Do with It? S

An English barrister has been hit with a £6,767 (€7920) wasted costs order after trying, and failing, to appear remotely at an employment tribunal while travelling on trains in Germany.

RDJ has announced the appointment of Paula Deasy as partner in the firm's real estate team. Ms Deasy advises purchasers, sellers, developers, landlords, tenants and funders across all sectors of the property market. Having trained and spent her early years as a solicitor with RDJ, her return to the

Corrigan & Corrigan Solicitors LLP have announced the appointment of John Sheehy as partner. Managing partner Cora Fitzsimons said “We’re delighted that John has joined us. He brings with him a wealth of experience that aligns perfectly with the firm’s specialist offering. His

Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan has announced the allocation of €4.84 million through the Community Safety Fund to 56 community safety projects nationwide. The Community Safety Fund redirects proceeds of crime seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and An Garda Siochana back into com

Professional services group Gateley marked a decade of growth and support for Belfast's business community at a special event held at The Merchant Hotel. Since launching Gateley’s Belfast office has evolved into a 35-strong multidisciplinary team supporting businesses, investors and developers

Kilkenny Law Festival finished strong on Sunday starting the day with ‘The Sunday Papers – Cross Examined’ and ending with a screening of The Lonely Battle of Thomas Reid. In between Garda historian Paul Maher gave a talk on ‘Prisoners of the Revolution - The Defence of the R

A Kentucky man who won a $167 million lottery jackpot last year has been arrested for the fifth time since his win.

Justice minister Naomi Long has launched a new public communications campaign to raise awareness of the services available for victims of sexual crime. Launching the ‘Justice is Changing’ campaign, Ms Long said it demonstrates a commitment by the Department of Justice to deliver for vict