https://www.waterfordlive.ie https://www.waterfordlive.ie/images/logos/16/logo_colored.jpg https://www.waterfordlive.ie Catherine Connolly orders legal examination of Government’s draft asylum laws https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2063420/catherine-connolly-orders-legal-examination-of-governments-draft-asylum-laws.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2063420/catherine-connolly-orders-legal-examination-of-governments-draft-asylum-laws.html

President of Ireland Catherine Connolly has triggered a legal examination of the Government’s draft laws on the asylum system. Ms Connolly has convened the Council of State on Monday, where it will consider the constitutionality of Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan’s International Protection Bill. Th

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:35:36 GMT asylum,catherine connolly,council of state,dail,immigration,international protection bill,irish government,jim o'callaghan,migration,politics,refugees Staff Reporter Taoiseach defends his leadership after criticism from party over fuel protests https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2063414/taoiseach-defends-his-leadership-after-criticism-from-party-over-fuel-protests.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2063414/taoiseach-defends-his-leadership-after-criticism-from-party-over-fuel-protests.html

Taoiseach Micheal Martin has defended his leadership amid criticism from party colleagues over the Government’s handling of the fuel protests. Mr Martin said he does not “feel under threat” as leader of Fianna Fail, as the political fallout from the demonstrations continues. Senior party members hav

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:35:09 GMT fianna fail,fuel protests,john mcguinness,malcolm byrne,micheal martin,politics,taoiseach Staff Reporter BREAKING: Manhunt underway after Gardaí 'violently assaulted' and rushed to hospital https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2063366/breaking-manhunt-underway-after-gardai-violently-assaulted-and-rushed-to-hospital.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2063366/breaking-manhunt-underway-after-gardai-violently-assaulted-and-rushed-to-hospital.html

A search is ongoing for the driver of a vehicle that rammed into a Garda patrol car
Shortly after 11.30am today, Thursday 16th April 2026, plain clothes Gardaí on patrol in County Monaghan stopped and spoke with a male (aged in his 20s). During the course of this interaction the male became v

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:10:17 GMT Monaghan,An Garda Siochána,Louth Lili Lonergan Search stood down for missing 15-year-old girl last seen in school uniform amid Garda update https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2063229/search-stood-down-for-missing-15-year-old-girl-last-seen-in-school-uniform-amid-garda-update.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2063229/search-stood-down-for-missing-15-year-old-girl-last-seen-in-school-uniform-amid-garda-update.html

Maria Bonilla was reported missing from her home in Kildare town since Tuesday
The search for a missing 15-year-old girl has been stood down after Gardaí issued an update on Thursday. Maria Bonilla was reported missing from her home in Kildare town since Tuesday, April 14. She was last seen i

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:13:39 GMT Missing Person Appeal,An Garda Siochána,Kildare,Newbridge Lili Lonergan Fuel price cap ‘not free money’ and would cost billions, says Simon Harris https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2063211/fuel-price-cap-not-free-money-and-would-cost-billions-says-simon-harris.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2063211/fuel-price-cap-not-free-money-and-would-cost-billions-says-simon-harris.html

A cap on the price of fuel would cost “many, many billions”, finance minister Simon Harris has said as he defended Government action on the fuel crisis. The Government has been accused of “not listening” to the public amid fuel protests and blockades of Ireland’s only oil refinery last week. Tanaist

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:35:09 GMT fuel protests,simon harris Staff Reporter Thousands across Ireland could be in line for social welfare payment worth up to €1,500 https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2063108/thousands-across-ireland-could-be-in-line-for-social-welfare-payment-worth-up-to-1-500.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2063108/thousands-across-ireland-could-be-in-line-for-social-welfare-payment-worth-up-to-1-500.html

The Additional Needs Payment can help people who are working and/or receiving a social welfare payment
Thousands of people across Ireland could be in line for a social welfare payment worth over €1,500. The Additional Needs Payment is a payment to help you with an expense that you cannot pay

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:37:10 GMT Social Welfare,cost of living Lili Lonergan Fianna Fail TDs criticise party leadership amid fallout from fuel protests https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062995/fianna-fail-tds-criticise-party-leadership-amid-fallout-from-fuel-protests.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062995/fianna-fail-tds-criticise-party-leadership-amid-fallout-from-fuel-protests.html

Fianna Fail members have continued to publicly criticise the party’s leadership and the Government as the political fallout from the fuel protests continues. Senior party members have taken to the airwaves to criticise the Government’s handling of fuel protests and blockades after the three youngest

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:05:10 GMT fianna fail,fuel protests,john mcguinness,malcolm byrne,micheal martin,politics,taoiseach Staff Reporter 'Stop use immediately' - Popular Irish made baby garment recalled amid suffocation fears https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062918/stop-use-immediately-popular-irish-made-baby-garment-recalled-amid-suffocation-fears.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062918/stop-use-immediately-popular-irish-made-baby-garment-recalled-amid-suffocation-fears.html

Affected customers are urged to stop using the product immediately and return the product for a refund or replacement
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has alerted the public across Ireland to a nationwide recall of a popular woolen baby sleeping garment. SAOL Knitwear is car

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:27:06 GMT Limerick,Donegal,Product Recall,CCPC,Health Lili Lonergan Have you seen Cody? Concern growing as Gardaí search for 13-year-old boy missing two days https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062862/have-you-seen-cody-concern-growing-as-gardai-search-for-13-year-old-boy-missing-two-days.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062862/have-you-seen-cody-concern-growing-as-gardai-search-for-13-year-old-boy-missing-two-days.html

Cody Reilly was last seen at 9.30am on Tuesday morning
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 13-year-old Cody Reilly who is reported missing from Dunleer, Co. Louth, since Tuesday April 14, 2026. Cody was last seen at 9.30am on Tuesday 14th April 2026 in the

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:32:22 GMT An Garda Siochána,Missing Person Appeal,Dunleer,Louth Lili Lonergan 'We want no trouble': Sister of Scarlett Faulkner makes plea ahead of funeral on Friday https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062517/we-want-no-trouble-sister-of-scarlett-faulkner-makes-plea-ahead-of-funeral-on-friday.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062517/we-want-no-trouble-sister-of-scarlett-faulkner-makes-plea-ahead-of-funeral-on-friday.html

The plea comes after what Victoria Faulkner described as 'the hardest three weeks of our life'
The sister of Scarlett Faulkner has issued a heartfelt plea ahead of Scarlett's funeral, urging mourners to set aside any differences in honour of the young mother’s memory. In an emotional message

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:07:10 GMT Death notices,Limerick city,Birdhill Kayley Hardiman RIP: Woman dead, another seriously injured following horror road crash in County Louth https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062645/rip-woman-dead-another-seriously-injured-following-horror-road-crash-in-county-louth.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062645/rip-woman-dead-another-seriously-injured-following-horror-road-crash-in-county-louth.html

Gardai say the two-car collision occurred on the outskirts of Dundalk shortly after 1:45pm this Wednesday
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the outskirts of Dundalk. In an appeal, issued this Wednesday evening, they say the two-car co

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:16:15 GMT Dundalk,Roads,An Garda Siochána David Hurley Woman in her 60s killed in two-car crash in Co Louth https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062647/woman-in-her-60s-killed-in-two-car-crash-in-co-louth.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062647/woman-in-her-60s-killed-in-two-car-crash-in-co-louth.html

A woman in her 60s has died following a two-car crash in Co Louth, Gardai say. An Garda Siochana said the collision happened just after 1.45pm at Bellews Bridge Road, Castletown. The woman was the driver, and sole occupant, of one of the cars and was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body was remove

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:05:12 GMT castletown,co. louth,gardai Staff Reporter Fianna Fail ‘badly damaged’ by handling of fuel protests, TDs say https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062603/fianna-fail-badly-damaged-by-handling-of-fuel-protests-tds-say.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062603/fianna-fail-badly-damaged-by-handling-of-fuel-protests-tds-say.html

The Fianna Fail party has been “badly damaged” by the government’s handling of the fuel protests, Willie O’Dea has said. The longest-serving TD said that he had received correspondence from constituents who are unhappy with Fianna Fail after the demonstrations. Mr O’Dea and former Ceann Comhairle Se

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:05:23 GMT fianna fail,fine gael,fuel protests,willie o'dea Staff Reporter Fuel demonstrations prove protests ‘effective’, say neutrality campaigners https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062602/fuel-demonstrations-prove-protests-effective-say-neutrality-campaigners.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062602/fuel-demonstrations-prove-protests-effective-say-neutrality-campaigners.html

Last week’s fuel demonstrations have shown the power of protest, the supporters of a march in support of Irish neutrality have said. A national anti-war demonstration is due to take place in Dublin city centre on Saturday. Organisers say they want greater protections for Irish neutrality and to send

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:05:10 GMT defence,dublin,iran,middle east,politics,protests Staff Reporter Investigation launched after alleged sexual harassment of woman by fast food delivery driver https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062545/investigation-launched-after-alleged-sexual-harassment-of-woman-by-fast-food-delivery-driver.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062545/investigation-launched-after-alleged-sexual-harassment-of-woman-by-fast-food-delivery-driver.html

The incident is alleged to have occurred in Portlaoise earlier this month
An investigation is underway after a woman allegedly received messages of a sexual nature from a fast food delivery driver in Laois. Gardaí confirmed they have received a complaint in relation to a woman who said she wa

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:16:00 GMT Laois,Portlaoise,Laois crime Eoghan MacConnell Minister ‘minded’ to act after road ban for garda who chased scrambler – Martin https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062541/minister-minded-to-act-after-road-ban-for-garda-who-chased-scrambler-martin.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062541/minister-minded-to-act-after-road-ban-for-garda-who-chased-scrambler-martin.html

The Justice Minister is “minded” to act after a garda was given a two-year driving ban for dangerous driving while chasing a scrambler. Taoiseach Micheal Martin said it was not acceptable that a garda would be prosecuted for “reasonably” chasing scramblers being used illegally, and confirmed to the

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:05:13 GMT garda,grace lynch,justice minister,scramblers,taoiseach Staff Reporter 'We'll put you down' - Mother of Grace Lynch reveals chilling online threats amid scrambler ban https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062466/we-ll-put-you-down-mother-of-grace-lynch-reveals-chilling-online-threats-amid-scrambler-ban.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062466/we-ll-put-you-down-mother-of-grace-lynch-reveals-chilling-online-threats-amid-scrambler-ban.html

Grace Lynch was killed when she was struck by a scrambler in Finglas in January
The mother of teenager Grace Lynch has revealed she has received a series of threats in recent weeks as she continues her campaign to remove scrambler bikes from roads across Ireland. Siobhán Lynch, whose 16-year-

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:22:52 GMT Dublin,An Garda Siochána,Social media,Claire Byrne Lili Lonergan Government should not need protests to act, say young Fianna Fail TDs https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062451/government-should-not-need-protests-to-act-say-young-fianna-fail-tds.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062451/government-should-not-need-protests-to-act-say-young-fianna-fail-tds.html

Senior Fianna Fail representatives expect their colleagues to “just explain their Government difficulties” to communities, the party’s three youngest TDs have said. On Sunday, the coalition Government of Fianna Fail, Fine Gael, and several independents agreed a 500 million euro package of supports f

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:05:08 GMT news Staff Reporter Taoiseach says it is ‘sad’ Sinn Fein ‘tried to jump on board’ blockades https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062419/taoiseach-says-it-is-sad-sinn-fein-tried-to-jump-on-board-blockades.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062419/taoiseach-says-it-is-sad-sinn-fein-tried-to-jump-on-board-blockades.html

The Taoiseach has criticised major opposition parties for their response to fuel blockades, after his Government won a motion of confidence. The coalition won a motion of confidence by a margin of 92 votes to 78 on Tuesday, but suffered a loss of two seats in its majority and the resignation of a ju

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:35:13 GMT mary lou mcdonald,micheal martin,sinn fein Staff Reporter Gardaí concerned as search underway for 16-year-old boy missing five days https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062304/gardai-concerned-as-search-underway-for-16-year-old-boy-missing-five-days.html https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/national-news/2062304/gardai-concerned-as-search-underway-for-16-year-old-boy-missing-five-days.html

Jordan Holden was reported missing from Carlow town on April 10
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Jordan Holden who is reported missing from Carlow town, Co. Carlow since April 10, 2026. Jordan Holden is described as 5’9” tall, medium build w

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:25:53 GMT Missing Person Appeal,Carlow,An Garda Siochána Lili Lonergan