National News from Friday, February 7th, 2025

Catriona Carey Sent Forward For Trial On Money Laundering Charges

Two others are facing related charges arising from the same garda investigation.
Locals May Receive Fewer Scam Texts Under New Regulations Being Introduced

ComReg has established a deadline of February 25 for businesses and service providers managing bulk SMS traffic to complete their registration.
BREAKING: Monasterevin Man Calvin Dunne Found Guilty Of Manslaughter In Kildare Pub Fight

A jury found him guilty of manslaughter by a 10:2 majority after deliberating for three days.
Do You Know Your Neighbour? Social Isolation "Concerning", Says CEO Of Irish Rural Link

"The importance of direct human contact should not be underestimated", says Seamus Boland.
Grieving Brother Says He Wouldn't Have To Visit "Sister's Grave" If Domestic Abuser Database Was Set Up

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It comes after the measure wasn't included in the programme for Government - prompting a backlash from the family of murder victim Jennifer Poole.
Disappearance Of Meath Woman Upgraded To Murder As House Search Gets Underway

Elizabeth, a mother of two, was last seen in November 2013.
Energy Arrears: Over 440,000 Residential Accounts Behind On Payments

Fears are are rising that number will rise in the coming months as electricity credits, which have been a feature of every budget since 2022, are coming now over.

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