https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comMon, 18 May 2026 22:03:40 +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-41847057.htmlPresident Catherine Connolly invites Britain’s King Charles III to Ireland for State visit 2026-05-18T17:10:00+01:002026-05-18T17:10:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ireland must 'speak out in the face of injustice,' Connolly says in speech at Irish embassy in London as part of three-day visit to EnglandIreland must 'speak out in the face of injustice,' Connolly says in speech at Irish embassy in London as part of three-day visit to EnglandExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41846982.htmlParents had 'lost all hope' until their child was admitted to adolescent psychiatric unit, report shows2026-05-18T15:01:00+01:002026-05-18T15:01:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/They told inspectors their child's admission to Linn Dara had made 'such a difference'They told inspectors their child's admission to Linn Dara had made 'such a difference'Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41846904.htmlBurnout, stress and working rights breaches make up majority of hospitality workers' experiences2026-05-18T13:25:00+01:002026-05-18T13:25:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The research carried out by the University of Galway found that while over half said they were paid above the legal minimum wage, 6% said they were paid below minimum wageThe research carried out by the University of Galway found that while over half said they were paid above the legal minimum wage, 6% said they were paid below minimum wageExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41846901.htmlMan dies following crash involving tractor in Co Leitrim2026-05-18T13:05:00+01:002026-05-18T13:05:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The crash occurred on the L3355 bear MullaghycullenThe crash occurred on the L3355 bear MullaghycullenExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41846886.htmlParamedic unions predict 'difficult' talks to avert further strikes2026-05-18T12:41:00+01:002026-05-18T12:41:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Unions expect “difficult” and “challenging” talks with the HSE over a paramedic pay dispute.The HSE entered into direct talks with unions ...Unions expect “difficult” and “challenging” talks with the HSE over a paramedic pay dispute.The HSE entered into direct talks with unions ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41846871.htmlRevenue staff warned not to use work passwords for personal reasons after data breach2026-05-18T12:34:00+01:002026-05-18T12:34:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Names, email addresses, job titles, phone numbers, and office addresses of the Revenue workers reported to be at risk of exposure during a ‘ransomware’ attack on supplierNames, email addresses, job titles, phone numbers, and office addresses of the Revenue workers reported to be at risk of exposure during a ‘ransomware’ attack on supplierExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41846880.htmlDr Margaret Connolly, sister of President Catherine Connolly, 'kidnapped by Israel' say flotilla organisers2026-05-18T12:32:00+01:002026-05-18T12:32:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Flotilla organisers say Dr Connolly was on one of 10 boats intercepted in international waters by Israeli forces on Monday morningFlotilla organisers say Dr Connolly was on one of 10 boats intercepted in international waters by Israeli forces on Monday morningExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41846775.htmlUnsettled few days ahead but temperatures could reach 20C this weekend, says Met Éireann2026-05-18T11:26:00+01:002026-05-18T11:26:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Sunny spells are expected by the weekendSunny spells are expected by the weekendExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41846439.htmlDisabled people in institutions still exposed to abuse, coercion and neglect, ministers warned2026-05-18T08:05:00+01:002026-05-18T08:05:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/TD highlights gaps in safeguarding law, delays in protection of liberty safeguards, barriers to complaints and reporting, and a lack of accessible participation for disabled peopleTD highlights gaps in safeguarding law, delays in protection of liberty safeguards, barriers to complaints and reporting, and a lack of accessible participation for disabled peopleExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41846433.htmlPresident Connolly to meet King Charles during visit to Britain2026-05-18T06:00:00+01:002026-05-18T06:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/London and Leeds visit will be President Connolly's first engagements in England since her inauguration last NovemberLondon and Leeds visit will be President Connolly's first engagements in England since her inauguration last NovemberExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/