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A closure of the Strait of Hormuz could cause oil prices to skyrocket

Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important?

The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway for seaborne oil that has long been used by Iran as a geopolitical bargaining chip.

News Headlines • 20 hrs

William Scott (left) suffered a brain injury after a cardiac arrest in 2013 alongside Community Rehabilitation Assistant Gregory Harris

HSE warns of risk to nursing home exit plan for under-65s

The HSE has warned that efforts to move younger people with disabilities out of nursing homes are under threat, after funding for its relocation programme fell short of what was requested

Prime Time • 18 Jun

Áine Uí Churraighín from Gleann Cholm Cille said it would be very fitting to have a holiday for St Colmcille

Watch: Support in Donegal for St Colmcille public holiday

Members of the public in Gleann Cholm Cille in Co Donegal have voiced their support for a Donegal County Council call for the establishment of a new public holiday in honour of St Colmcille.

Donegal • 09 Jun

People will now be able to challenge social media platforms if their account is suspended or removed

Appeals body to review social media account suspensions

The Appeals Centre Europe, a Dublin-based social media appeals body, will from today hear cases relating to the suspension of accounts by Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

technology • 05 Jun

Chef and father-of-two Ian Baitson died at Cork University Hospital on 19 March, 2024 (Image: Rip.ie)

Murder accused insists he used sword to 'scare' victim

A tattoo artist charged with the murder of a 33-year-old man who suffered "sub-total amputation" of his left leg and extremely rapid blood loss when he was struck with a sword has said that he only ever intended to "scare" him.

Ireland • 03 Jun

CEO of ICSH Donal McManus and Clúid Housing Brian O'Gorman.

Funding delays threaten thousands of social homes, ICSH warns

The delivery of thousands of new social homes is facing delay due to Government approval and funding issues, according to social housing organisations.

Prime Time • 27 May

The Christian Brothers: assets, abuse and accountability

RTÉ Investigates examines the business of the Christian Brothers - and the lasting impact of what they kept, sold, and promised to give.

investigations unit • 03 May

Profile of an abuser: Christian Brother Martin O'Flaherty

Martin O'Flaherty was a keeper of the keys to the congregation's assets and secrets, and is now a convicted child sexual abuser, RTÉ Investigates reveals.

RTÉ Investigates • 01 May

Former HSE Director General Tony O'Brien pictured in 2017. Pic: rollingnews.ie

Former HSE chief to chair board of crisis-hit McVerry Trust

The former Director General of the HSE, Tony O'Brien, is to take over as the chairperson of the board of the Peter McVerry Trust charity, Prime Time has learned.

Prime Time • 29 Apr

Kneecap perform onstage at Coachella in Indio, California

Kneecap's Coachella show 'hurt' many - Nova organisers

Organisers of Israel's Nova music festival have said that Kneecap's messaging during their second performance at Coachella "deeply hurt" many in their community.

Middle East • 22 Apr

Cardinal Kevin Farrell is the Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church

Irish-born Camerlengo announces death of the Pope

An Irish-born cardinal made the announcement to the world that Pope Francis had died.

Pope Francis • 22 Apr

Peacekeepers have faced growing hostility, often driven by false information

How 'toxic' rumours and false claims put UN troops at risk

As geopolitical tensions grow, tackling disinformation is becoming as critical as the peacekeeping missions themselves, according to officials from the United Nations who spoke to RTÉ.

Clarity • 06 Apr

Kevin Doran has served as Bishop of Elphin since 2014

Doran formally installed as Bishop of two dioceses

The Catholic Bishop of Elphin has been formally installed in the same role for the neighbouring diocese of Achonry.

Connacht • 30 Mar

Trócaire's CEO Caoimhe de Barra says Ireland "can do better" in terms of aid spending

Trócaire calls on govt to set timeline on meeting aid target

Trócaire's CEO has called on the Irish government to set a timeline of 2030 for meeting commitments previously agreed on overseas aid spending amid mounting pressure on governments' humanitarian spending across the developed world

Prime Time • 27 Mar

Last year saw an almost 10% annual increase in the number of applications

Trumpugees: Meet the US citizens in the surge for Irish passports

Some 4,327 US citizens applied for passports in February, the first full month following President Donald Trump's return to the White House, the most of any month since 2015

Prime Time • 21 Mar

Conor McGregor visited the White House on St Patrick's Day

McGregor's 'dangerous Dublin' claim traces to gambling site list

Conor McGregor appears to have based one of the key views he expressed during his St Patrick's Day White House visit on a ranking of European cities published by an online gambling company.

Prime Time • 23 Mar

Kelly O'Brien's daughter and husband were killed in a fire in 2012.

Mother's decade-long fight for justice after deadly arson attack

Kelly O'Brien always maintained that the fire that killed her husband and five-year-old daughter in 2012 was a deliberate act, not an accident, as gardaí insisted. Ten years later, a confession in relation to the fatal fire was made.

Prime Time • 11 Mar

Mark Mellett served as head of the Defence Forces from 2015 to 2021.

Former Defence Forces chief says Irish 'neutrality is a myth'

A former Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces has told Prime Time that "neutrality as a statement in a globalised world is a myth."

Prime Time • 06 Mar

Instances of drivers breaking red lights reflects a wider trend of a decline in driver behaviour according to some experts

Covert filming reveals extent of 'dangerous' red-light breaking

Over the course of eight hours, Prime Time recorded more than 60 incidents of drivers breaking red lights via covert filming at several junctions in Dublin and Galway

Prime Time • 26 Feb

Lisa McDermott and Ciara Lyons are staying in Houben House.

324 people: Voices from Ireland's largest family homeless hub

Houben House is Ireland's largest homeless hub specifically for families. Located in Dublin's Harold's Cross, and run by The Salvation Army, it is home to more than 60 families currently.

Upfront • 25 Feb

The works at the Dublin HQ of the Workplace Relations Commission were originally expected to cost around €200,000 - exclusive of VAT

Work to replace unsafe WRC wall cost over €490,000

An OPW project to replace an unsafe 70-metre perimeter wall around a government office ended up costing over €490,000.

Business • 28 Jan

Met Éireann said Storm Éowyn could pose a danger to life as it sweeps through the country

What to expect from a Status Red weather warning

As Ireland braces itself to feel the full force of Storm Éowyn, Met Éireann has warned that the latest weather front could bring with it a possible "danger to life".

Weather • 22 Jan

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Satellite imagery shows scale of fire damage around Los Angeles

High resolution satellite imagery taken over the last 24 hours shows the scale of destruction wrought on neighbourhoods north of Los Angeles by several fires.

Prime Time • 10 Jan

John George had been holidaying in Alicante and was last in touch with his family on 14 December

Family say body of Belfast man missing in Spain found

The family of a Belfast man, missing presumed murdered in Spain, say the authorities there have told them that they have recovered his body.

Belfast • 07 Jan

'Like Mad Max' - Danger, fear as motorbikes tear through Dublin

In order to establish the extent of motorcycle joyriding in Dublin, Prime Time covertly filmed in the Summerhill area of the city. While it's not a new problem, and is not exclusive to the north inner city, locals say it has surged in recent years.

Prime Time • 19 Dec 24