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Man jailed for life for 'brutal' murder of brother-in-law
Man jailed for life for 'brutal' murder of brother-in-law A 44-year-old man who shot dead his brother-in-law with a submachine gun in the front garden of the victim's home in Ballyfermot, west Dublin, almost four years ago has been sentenced to life in prison.
Parents jailed over multiple offences of child cruelty
Parents jailed over multiple offences of child cruelty The parents of six children who were subjected to almost daily physical and emotional abuse over a number of years have been sentenced at Castlebar Circuit Court in Mayo.
Choice 'between heating and eating' for some in poverty
Choice 'between heating and eating' for some in poverty Demand for services such as St Vincent de Paul, Cork Penny Dinners and the Capuchin Centre are on the rise, with service providers saying that food poverty is at alarming levels and people are struggling to make ends meet.
Govt plans spending growth limit of 6% per annum
Govt plans spending growth limit of 6% per annum The Government has published spending increases for the next five Budgets in a major change in financial planning.
'Challenging' for Govt to meet 2030 housing target
'Challenging' for Govt to meet 2030 housing target The Central Bank has said it will be "challenging" for the Government to meet its target of building 300,000 homes by the end of 2030.