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Clare murder trial hears student 'suffered sustained and violent assault'

A student whose body was found in a barrel on a Clare farm was the victim of a violent and sustained assault and died of severe, extensive trauma to his head, a court has heard.

 

Further evidence heard in Bray fire trial

A Bray fireman who pulled the second of two deceased colleagues out of a burning building said he still thinks about him opening his eyes.

 




Garda trial jury begins deliberations

A jury has begun its deliberations in the trial of a Dublin-based Garda accused of insurance fraud and harassment.

 




Claims of 'staffing crisis' in Roscommon mental health services

The Psychiatric Nurses Association says there's a staffing crisis at Roscommon Acute Psychiatric Services.

 




Rights body calls for redress scheme for Magdalene survivors

The Irish Human Rights Commission says the State failed in its obligation to protect the human rights of girls and women in the Magdalene Laundries.