National News from Thursday, June 26th, 2025

New EU Regulation Says Phones Must Survive 45 Drops, Last 7 Years

The new Ecodesign Regulation means phones must hold at least 800 charges while keeping 80% battery capacity, survive at least 45 drops, and be repairable for up to 7 years.
Protest Convoy To Loop Around Justice Minister's Constituency Over Citywest Hotel Sale

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Jim O'Callaghan received approval for the State to buy the facility for 148 million euro last week.
Taxi Shortage Blamed On "Unrealistic" Wheelchair Vehicle Rules

There was a slight improvement in the county in 2024 but driver numbers remain well below pre-pandemic levels.
Struggling Families Left Waiting As Social Protection Appeal Times Soar

The processing of appeals for the Carer's Allowance has increased from 12.5 weeks to nearly 17 weeks, while the processing of Disability Allowance appeals has gone from 12.4 to 16 weeks.
Young Man Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash in Laois

The man was the driver and sole occupant of the car.
Man Dies Following Fatal Incident At A Home In Lucan

Gardaí say they are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of the man after an incident at a home at Foxdene Drive in Balgaddy shortly after 11pm last night.
Illegal Peat Extraction Rampant In Kildare, EPA Warns Of "Catastrophic" Environmental Damage

The EPA investigated 38 sites across seven counties: Kildare, Offaly, Laois, Westmeath, Roscommon, Longford and Sligo.

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