No action taken after criticisms of Robbie Keane by two Sinn Féin TDs referred to Dáil committee

Robbie Keane is now managing Hungarian side Ferencvaros. Photo: PA Former ceann comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl referred comments from two Sinn Féin TDs about Robbie Keane to a Dáil committee, after they made speeches in Leinster House criticising the former Ireland player for taking a job in Israel as a football manager. In recent weeks … Read more

Witness who failed to attend murder trial sues law professor cleared of murder

Exonerated barrister Diarmuid Phelan still faces two personal injury cases Kallum Coleman. Photo: Sunday World A prosecution witness who is likely to face charges of contempt of court for failing to turn up to the murder trial of law professor Diarmuid Phelan has filed a civil action against the barrister. Kallum Coleman was arrested by … Read more

An Garda Síochána has spent almost €20m on consultancy services since 2019

Work has been beset by delays and changes. Stock image An Garda Síochána has spent €19.5m on consultancy services in the last six years as part of its response to a report calling for “priority” reform of the force’s operating model. The figures, released to the Sunday Independent under Freedom of Information (FoI) law, show … Read more