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George Gibney agrees to be extradited to Ireland 'as soon as possible' to face 79 charges
The former Irish National swimming coach is facing 79 charges in connection with the alleged abuse of four girls.
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Uncertainty remains over whether George Gibney will appear in Florida court today
The former Irish National swimming coach has agreed to be extradited to Ireland to face 79 charges in connection with the alleged abuse of four girls.
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In pictures: Scale of damage from floods in Texas as more than 160 people still unaccounted for
The death toll from the devastating flash floods stands at 109 people, with search and rescue efforts continuing.
irish internet hotlineReports of 'self-generated' child sexual abuse material online up 166% last year
Child Abuse
Commission to investigate historical sexual abuse allegations in schools
Minister for Education Helen McEntee announced the move this afternoon.
McEntee said schools where incidents of abuse took place "must" fund any future redress scheme for surviviors.
A five-year deadline has been set for the commission by the Government.
The commission will seek expressions of interest from people who wish to provide information soon.
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Hospitals failing to start chemo on time, house asking prices up 7% and Australian woman found guilty in mushroom murders case.
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Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions fall, no breakthrough on EU-US tariff talks and Diogo Jota’s wake to take place in Portugal.
Conor McGregor
Withdrawal of 'fresh evidence' meant Nikita Hand never got to address claims against her in court
The Court of Appeal confirmed today that it would refer the withdrawal of the new evidence to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Court of AppealConor McGregor withdraws bid to bring new evidence at last minute as civil appeal gets underway
medecins sans frontieres'Slaughter masquerading as aid': MSF calls for US-backed Gaza relief scheme to be dismantled
Third Level EducationDecision to reverse €1,000 reduction in third-level fees will 'really hurt' students
Noctilucent Clouds
The skies turned silver over Ireland last night due to some rare clouds
Noctilucent clouds are made up of dust and ice particles extremely high up in the atmosphere, resulting in wispy white or blue streaks in the night sky.
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Readers on the struggle for summer childcare, two firefighters killed in Idaho ambush and new research on Ireland’s ageing population.
7 deadly readsSitdown Sunday: The disappearance of a Texas student, and the online sleuths trying to solve it
martin osterdahlGood to go: Eurovision boss to step down after overseeing recent controversial contests
End of an era
'Wash your hands': Joe Duffy revives Covid-era sign-off as he hangs up mic for final time
The veteran broadcaster signed off from RTÉ for the final time after 37 years on air.
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ESRI worried about corporation tax reliance, peat extraction laws not being enforced, and a Fine Gael MEP ponders Presidency run.
Northern IrelandMan (40) extradited from Germany to Northern Ireland for human trafficking offences
mother and baby institutionsMother and Baby Home survivors feel re-traumatised by redress scheme exclusion
As it happened
Israel says 'campaign against Iran not over' after Iranian president announces 'end of 12-day war'
The US President said both countries had violated the ceasefire, but said he is "really unhappy" with Israel.
The Israeli military said the 'campaign against Iran is not over' and that it is 'entering a new phase'.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had announced the 'end of the 12-day war imposed' by Israel.
child homelessnessOmbudsman 'exasperated' over repeated warnings on lifelong impact homelessness can have on children
Middle EastIsrael's defence minister accuses Iran of violating ceasefire and orders 'powerful strikes' on Tehran
Front Pages'Trump's gamble risks all-out war': Irish and global newspapers react to the US bombing Iran
