National News from Friday, August 21st, 2026

Wholesale Electricity Prices 56.2% Higher Than Last Year

CSO figures show all energy fuels increased by 19pc compared to July 2025.
Reactions From Maynooth Students As Leaving Certificate Results Released

This cohort of students were in sixth class or first year during COVID and would’ve started secondary school during restrictions.
"Government Making Our Lives Hugely Difficult": Pressure Mounts On HSE To Approve Friedreich's Ataxia Drug

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The progressive neuro muscular disease causes nerve damage, muscle weakness and mobility loss.
Government Leaders Agree To Not Increase Excise Duty For Fuel Next Month

Those reductions were due to be phased out on a gradual basis between now and the end of the year
Over 600 Extra Yearly Places Announced For Third Level Healthcare Courses

The news will allow extra spaces every year across nursing, midwifery, medicine, pharmacy, dentistry and veterinary medicine.
Four Men Arrested Over Numerous Burglaries During Garda Operation In West Dublin

They were detained yesterday (20 August) on the M50
Over 70,000 Students To Receive Leaving Certificate Results Today

Results are available at 10am

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