https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comFri, 17 Jul 2026 01:11:41 +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/politics/arid-41880967.htmlJim O'Callaghan 'stands over' change to legal aid fees, despite mass exodus from scheme 2026-07-16T19:46:00+01:002026-07-16T19:46:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The old system saw solicitors receive €240 per defendant for the first two cases, €144 for each additional case on the first day, and €60 for each subsequent hearing dayThe old system saw solicitors receive €240 per defendant for the first two cases, €144 for each additional case on the first day, and €60 for each subsequent hearing dayExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41880661.htmlQ&A: Dáil's out for summer, so what are our TDs doing?2026-07-16T19:00:00+01:002026-07-16T19:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/TDs will argue that they are not on summer holidaysTDs will argue that they are not on summer holidaysExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41880889.htmlBreast cancer referrals fall well short of 2025 targets after decrease from 2024 figure2026-07-16T17:31:00+01:002026-07-16T17:31:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The HSE's latest annual report has said that while the population's health outcomes remain strong, health services are facing significant pressures as the percentage of elderly people increasesThe HSE's latest annual report has said that while the population's health outcomes remain strong, health services are facing significant pressures as the percentage of elderly people increasesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41880856.htmlAll-island euro would benefit businesses and consumers, says Simon Harris2026-07-16T17:01:00+01:002026-07-16T17:01:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Labour TD Ged Nash said there must be less of a focus on romanticism and 'Kneecap-isation' of a united Ireland during Dáil debate on fiscal implications of unificationLabour TD Ged Nash said there must be less of a focus on romanticism and 'Kneecap-isation' of a united Ireland during Dáil debate on fiscal implications of unificationExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41880787.htmlGovernment accused of 'sleepwalking' into alumina exports crisis2026-07-16T16:13:00+01:002026-07-16T16:13:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Simon Harris pushed back on the criticism over Aughinish Alumina, saying ministers would be led by an upcoming report from the Department of EnterpriseSimon Harris pushed back on the criticism over Aughinish Alumina, saying ministers would be led by an upcoming report from the Department of EnterpriseExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41880742.html'Mixed views on the science' behind drug to treat Friedreich’s ataxia, Tánaiste says2026-07-16T15:40:00+01:002026-07-16T15:40:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Simon Harris defended deferral of decision on drug, saying it was an attempt to 'give this every possible chance'Simon Harris defended deferral of decision on drug, saying it was an attempt to 'give this every possible chance'Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41880748.htmlFailed €50m Irish Rail IT project to face €226,000 independent review2026-07-16T14:57:00+01:002026-07-16T14:57:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Public Accounts Committee hears failed rail traffic management project cost €50m, with a further €226,000 review now under wayPublic Accounts Committee hears failed rail traffic management project cost €50m, with a further €226,000 review now under wayExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41880667.htmlTiming of 'Parents Notify' process has caused 'a lot of angst' for parents of children with special needs2026-07-16T14:05:00+01:002026-07-16T14:05:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Oireachtas education committee heard that the National Council for Special Education had 'about a 50% lens' on the parents and young children looking for special educational placements until recentlyThe Oireachtas education committee heard that the National Council for Special Education had 'about a 50% lens' on the parents and young children looking for special educational placements until recentlyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41880634.htmlSeeing dangerous driving on social media has 'more than expected' influence on young drivers2026-07-16T13:48:00+01:002026-07-16T13:48:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/According to the UCD study, peer pressure from other road users plays a significant role — and can lead to risky driving habitsAccording to the UCD study, peer pressure from other road users plays a significant role — and can lead to risky driving habitsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41880586.htmlLocal community ‘in shock’ after ‘very serious car crash’ in north Belfast2026-07-16T12:27:00+01:002026-07-16T12:27:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A PSNI investigation is underwayA PSNI investigation is underwayExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/