Garda Suspended After Allegedly Trying to Hire Hitman on Dark Web to Kill Ex-Partner

By Aaron Joyce | LTT Media | Ireland | May 24, 2025

A serving member of An Garda Síochána has been suspended from duty following shocking allegations that he attempted to hire a contract killer via the Dark Web to murder his former partner.

RTÉ Confirms 325 Staff Apply for Voluntary Exit Amid Restructuring Drive

By Aaron Joyce | L.T.T Media | 23 May 2025

Dublin — Ireland’s national broadcaster RTÉ has confirmed that 325 staff members have applied to leave the organisation under its newly launched Voluntary Exit Programme (VEP), part of a sweeping cost-cutting and restructuring plan unveiled in the wake of a turbulent year.

Trump’s 50% Tariffs on EU Imports Set to Hit Ireland’s Export Economy

By Aaron Joyce | L.T.T Media | 23 May 2025

Brussels / Dublin — U.S. President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new trade measures targeting the European Union, with 50% tariffs set to take effect on all EU imports from 1 June — a move that has triggered alarm across European capitals and raised serious concerns in Dublin about the potential impact on Ireland’s economy.

Migrant Children Make Up Majority of Those Missing from Tusla Care, New Data Reveals

By Aaron Joyce | L.T.T Media | May 22, 2025

A disturbing trend has emerged from newly released data showing that migrant children make up the overwhelming majority of those reported missing from the care of Tusla, Ireland’s Child and Family Agency. The figures, obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request by Gript Media, reveal that dozens of vulnerable minors—many of whom are asylum seekers—have vanished from state care for extended periods.

Wholesale Electricity Prices Surge 25.6% in a Year, CSO Reveals

By Aaron Joyce | May 22, 2025 | L.T.T Media

The cost of wholesale electricity in Ireland has jumped by a staggering 25.6% over the past year, according to new figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The increase reflects ongoing volatility in global energy markets, with knock-on effects expected for businesses and consumers alike.

Public Invited to Share Experiences as Independent COVID-19 Evaluation Launches Nationwide Consultation

By Aaron Joyce | May 22, 2025 | L.T.T Media

The Independent Expert Evaluation of Ireland’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has today opened its public consultation phase, inviting individuals, families, frontline workers, carers, communities, and businesses to come forward and share their stories.

Three Ireland Blocks Over 8 Million Scam Calls in 8 Months in Major Consumer Protection Drive

By Aaron Joyce | L.T.T Media | May 22 - 2025

Dublin, Ireland – Telecoms provider Three Ireland has revealed that it has blocked more than 8 million scam calls targeting its customers in just the past eight months, in a sweeping campaign to curb fraud and protect consumers across the country.

Samaritans Ireland Reports Surge in Calls: 50 Contacts Every Hour in 2024

By Aaron Joyce | L.T.T Media | May 21, 2025

Samaritans Ireland has revealed a significant increase in demand for its services, with volunteers responding to an average of 50 calls every hour throughout 2024. The organization's 2024 Impact Report indicates that over 470,000 contacts were made during the year, equating to approximately 1,200 daily interactions.

Hundreds of Irish Post Offices at Risk of Closure Without Urgent Government Action

By Aaron Joyce | L.T.T Media | May 21, 2025

Ireland’s post office network is facing a crisis that could see hundreds of branches shut their doors permanently unless the government intervenes with urgent financial support. This stark warning comes from the Irish Postmasters' Union (IPU), which is calling for an immediate investment of €15 million annually over the next five years to keep the network afloat.

I Want to Live in a Nation”: Cllr Malachy Steenson

Date: May 21, 2025 | By Aaron Joyce | L.T.T Media Newsroom

DUBLIN — Speaking to Ben Scallon from Gript.ie, Councillor Malachy Steenson issued a direct call for a halt to mass immigration into Ireland, citing mounting crises in housing, healthcare, and public infrastructure as reasons for urgent national prioritisation.

Pfizergate: Senator Keogan Slams Lack of EU Transparency Over Vaccine Deals

By Aaron Joyce | LTT Media | 20 May 2025

In a powerful address to Seanad Éireann on Tuesday, Independent Senator Sharon Keogan took aim at what she called a “deep and dangerous lack of accountability” within the European Union’s institutions over secretive COVID-19 vaccine procurement deals — a controversy now widely known as “Pfizergate.”

Teen Drinking, Smoking and Drug Use Declines – But Alarming Rise in Vaping, Gambling and Prescription Misuse Among Irish Teens

A sweeping European study has revealed a promising decline in traditional substance use among teenagers across Ireland — but the good news is tempered by rising concerns around vaping, gambling, and the misuse of prescription medication.

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Eoghan Kenny TD Urges Immediate Action on Cork Supervised Injection Centre

Cork County Council has denied planning permission for an eight-turbine wind farm proposed by Gourtloughra Wind Farm Ltd at Shehy Beg, approximately 10 kilometers northwest of Dunmanway. The decision follows substantial local opposition and concerns over environmental and visual impacts.

Landlord Denies Overcrowding Allegations Amid National Housing Crisis

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Cork, Ireland – A serious incident at Cork University Hospital (CUH) has led to a formal apology from hospital management following the tragic death of a patient caused by an air embolism – an air bubble entering the bloodstream – during a routine medical procedure.

In a landmark decision with far-reaching implications, Ireland has joined over 190 countries in adopting the World Health Organization's new pandemic agreement — a global framework designed to better prepare the world for future health crises. While the WHO hails it as a critical step forward in global health security, critics at home and abroad are raising serious questions about national sovereignty, transparency, and public accountability.

The Social Democrats have renewed calls to lower the voting age in Ireland from 18 to 16, arguing that young people are politically aware, socially engaged, and deserve a voice in shaping their future.

Ireland’s housing crisis has reached a new and troubling milestone, with average open-market rents soaring to €2,053 per month in early 2025—the highest ever recorded. This sharp rise marks the fastest year-on-year increase in rents in over two years, according to new figures released by Daft.ie.