By Sarah Gill
22nd Sep 2023
22nd Sep 2023
Your speedy summary of today's must-read stories.
Leinster House
Barriers blocking people 1.6km away from Leinster House may be considered for future protests as politicians fear the return of “aggressive” demonstrators for next month’s budget, as well as the possibility of a safe zone around the Leinster House complex.
Public Accounts Committee
The Chair of the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee has said it is “disappointing” they have not received documents from RTÉ relating to exit packages and contracts of some of the broadcaster’s executives. More than 160 internal documents were disclosed to the committee, including a lengthy chronology relating to presenter Ryan Tubridy’s last RTÉ contract.
Domestic violence
In court 41 in Dublin city’s Dolphin House, Judge Patricia Cronin presides, hearing applications for interim barring and interim protection orders from several women. According to Women’s Aid, the housing crisis may be the root cause of an increase in the number of domestic violence orders being sought by women.
Temple Street
An investigation into the use of uncertified springs in spinal surgeries at Temple Street Children’s Hospital will examine if senior management was aware of their use, how many people knew, and when. The clinical director of Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) confirmed yesterday that a number of clinicians and others within CHI were aware that the uncertified implants were being used.
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