https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comMon, 18 May 2026 03:54:02 +0100Examiner GroupIreland's premier breaking news website providing up to the minute news and sports reports. With e-mail news releases following breaking stories throughout the day.https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41846358.htmlEnvironmental groups say cap on recoverable legal costs would limit access to justice2026-05-17T19:00:00+01:002026-05-17T19:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Government has consistently cited environmental judicial reviews as blocking or delaying key infrastructure and housing projectsGovernment has consistently cited environmental judicial reviews as blocking or delaying key infrastructure and housing projectsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41846328.htmlCouncils now have to set housing delivery targets for disabled people2026-05-17T19:00:00+01:002026-05-17T19:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/'Game-changing' new policy will be aimed at two groups — people who are able to live independently with some supports, and people who need specialist 24/7 wraparound care'Game-changing' new policy will be aimed at two groups — people who are able to live independently with some supports, and people who need specialist 24/7 wraparound careExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41845872.htmlReform urged as family law system 'failing very people it is meant to protect'2026-05-17T19:00:00+01:002026-05-17T19:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The campaign is co-founded by barrister Lisa Ann Wilkinson and Síle Ní DhubhghaillThe campaign is co-founded by barrister Lisa Ann Wilkinson and Síle Ní DhubhghaillExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41846199.htmlFour people killed on Irish roads across 24 hours2026-05-17T18:47:00+01:002026-05-17T18:47:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Four others were seriously injured after being involved in the four separate collisions.Four others were seriously injured after being involved in the four separate collisions.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41846520.htmlWatch: DMax 7.7 fitness event in memory Darragh McCarthy2026-05-17T17:46:00+01:002026-05-17T17:46:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Niall McCarthy speaking at the inaugural DMax 7.7 fitness event at Marina Market. The sold-out event saw over 300 competitors take on DMax 7.7, ...Niall McCarthy speaking at the inaugural DMax 7.7 fitness event at Marina Market. The sold-out event saw over 300 competitors take on DMax 7.7, ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41846475.htmlTaoiseach: Ireland is planning for possibility Nigel Farage will become British prime minister2026-05-17T17:45:00+01:002026-05-17T17:45:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Micheál Martin said: 'If Nigel Farage becomes prime minister, Ireland will engage, but obviously his policies are completely at variance with ours in terms of the European Union'Micheál Martin said: 'If Nigel Farage becomes prime minister, Ireland will engage, but obviously his policies are completely at variance with ours in terms of the European Union'Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41845938.htmlDepartment of Health to consult EU before deciding on sunbed ban2026-05-17T17:00:00+01:002026-05-17T17:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A public consultation on the plans in Ireland last year received around 9,500 responsesA public consultation on the plans in Ireland last year received around 9,500 responsesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41846448.htmlMan taken to hospital after firearm discharged2026-05-17T16:03:00+01:002026-05-17T16:03:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A man has been treated in hospital after a firearm was discharged at a property in Co Wexford.The incident occurred in the Coolcotts area of Wexford ...A man has been treated in hospital after a firearm was discharged at a property in Co Wexford.The incident occurred in the Coolcotts area of Wexford ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41844978.htmlGalway City Council backs call for dedicated mental health A&Es 2026-05-17T16:00:00+01:002026-05-17T16:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The campaign by for dedicated mental health A&Es has gathered significant national support,The campaign by for dedicated mental health A&Es has gathered significant national support,Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41846334.htmlStudy finds daily cold exposure can help people lose weight2026-05-17T15:30:00+01:002026-05-17T15:30:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The study concludes cold temperatures could help speed up the rate at which the body burns caloriesThe study concludes cold temperatures could help speed up the rate at which the body burns caloriesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/