National News from Friday, September 4th, 2026

SSE Airtricity Customers To See Gas And Electricity Price Hikes From October

The company is blaming global energy market volatility and increases in network charges for the move
Russian Ambassador Says Irish Government "Cannot Be Treated As A Friendly One"

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His comments come amid growing tensions between the EU and Russia
Two People Arrested In Connection With Shooting Near Dublin Shopping Centre

A man in his early 20s and a woman in her 50s were arrested.
New Report Shows House Prices Are 17% Overvalued

The ESRI says the situation is significantly different to the property bubble of the 2000s
Boy Dies After Train Collides With Car In Mayo

It followed a separate collision involving a tractor in Offaly
E-Scooter Ban For Under 18s Could Be In Place By October

From today (4 September), users must wear a helmet and hi-vis clothing

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