By IMAGE
27th Mar 2023
27th Mar 2023
Your speedy summary of today's must-read stories.
Asylum seekers
A total of 355 international protection applicants are currently without accommodation, according to the Irish Refugee Council.
Tipperary crash
A teenager has died and a man in his 30s has been seriously injured following a single vehicle road traffic collision at Dundrum village in Co Tipperary at around 6.10am yesterday morning.
Kerry babies
A solicitor representing two people arrested on suspicion of murder in the Kerry Babies case has said he is concerned “people are jumping to conclusions” just because his clients have been arrested.
Teacher shortage
Over 600 extra teacher course places have been announced by Education Minister Norma Foley over the next two years.
Contactless spending
Almost €17.9 billion in contactless payments were made in 2022, the highest level recorded since 2016 and a jump of 31.4% from the previous year.
Scottish First Minister
The new first Minister of Scotland and leader of the SNP is set to be chosen today following a five-week contest.
Israel
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has today called for a halt to the government’s judicial reforms following mass protests.