Over 500 Individuals Skip Bail in Irish District Courts in 2024, Prompting Calls for Reform

In 2024, a staggering 562 individuals failed to appear in Irish district courts after being granted bail, highlighting significant concerns about the effectiveness of the country's bail system. This figure is part of a broader issue, with over 40,000 crimes committed by individuals on bail during the same year

BREAKING: Suspect in Michael Gaine Murder Case Released Without Charge

Published: May 20, 2025 | By L.T.T Media

Killarney, Co. Kerry — Gardaí have confirmed that a man arrested in connection with the murder of missing farmer Michael Gaine has been released without charge, less than 24 hours after being detained in Tralee.

The Labour Party moved locations for a marriage equality event marking 10 years due to a threat of a far right protest, Labour have revealed.

It’s understood staff at a venue scheduled to host the event became concerned for their safety when a planned protest was publicised on social media.

A breakthrough agreement between the UK and European Union promises to significantly reduce post-Brexit trade barriers affecting Northern Ireland, particularly in the agri-food sector. The deal, announced today, aims to smooth the movement of food products from Great Britain into Northern Ireland — a longstanding friction point since the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

In a landmark move largely overlooked by the mainstream, Ireland has secured key fishing rights under a sweeping new Brexit reset deal between the EU and the UK. The agreement, praised by Taoiseach Micheál Martin, grants a 12-year extension for EU vessels to fish in British waters and slashes red tape on goods trade. While framed as a diplomatic breakthrough, critics question whether this compromise truly prioritizes Irish industry — or simply papers over deeper sovereignty concerns.

A seismic tech investment was confirmed today as Intel and partners unveiled a €63 billion semiconductor project set to transform Ireland’s economy. The deal is expected to create over 35,000 jobs — direct and indirect — positioning Ireland as a key player in Europe’s chipmaking future. While the government hails it as a generational leap, questions remain about oversight, long-term environmental impact, and who really benefits from Big Tech’s expanding footprint.

Ireland’s new Garda watchdog, Fiosrú, is being touted as a step forward — but critics say it’s a missed opportunity for real accountability. With no power to prosecute and limited transparency in security-related cases, many argue this reform reshuffles the system without changing how it works. The question now: who watches the watchers?