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- Social media ban for children would be 'quickly' evaded May 13, 2026An Oireachtas Committee that examined the regulation of online platforms and online safety has not supported a ban on access for under-16s to social media platforms.
- Trump to urge China 'open up' to US firms ahead of summit May 13, 2026President Donald Trump has said he would urge China's Xi Jinping to "open up" to US business on his way to a summit in Beijing, adding Nvidia's Jensen Huang to a group of CEOs travelling with him when he stopped in Alaska en route.
- Call for change amid decrease in breath tests on roads May 13, 2026The number of breath tests carried out on Irish roads has plummeted in recent years despite an increase in the number of licenced drivers, with campaign groups saying the Government must now "call time on drink driving".
- Water quality at bathing sites high in 2025 - EPA May 13, 2026The quality of bathing water remained high across Ireland in 2025 despite increased heavy rainfall, with 98% of sites meeting or exceeding the minimum standard, according to a report from the Environmental Protection Agency.
- 100k patient record requests amid lack of online system May 13, 2026The Irish Patients' Association has said the absence of a national electronic patient record system means thousands of patients have to legally request access to their own health records from many sources.
- Child abuse sites using paywalls to evade detection May 13, 2026An increasing number of internet platforms featuring Child Sexual Abuse Material are using paywalls and restricted-access systems in an effort to avoid authorities.
- Starmer meets rival Streeting amid leadership revolt May 13, 2026British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has met his Health Secretary Wes Streeting, one of his key rivals for the Labour leadership, after a tumultuous few days in which four ministers resigned and at least 80 MPs called for him to quit.
- Cross-border organisation to broaden project criteria May 13, 2026An organisation that has invested almost €1 billion into the Northern Ireland peace process over the decades is to announce a major change in direction, which will impact how future projects are supported.
- Trump says he does not need China's help to end Iran war May 13, 2026US President Donald Trump has said he does not think he will need China's help to end the war with Iran, even as hopes for a lasting peace deal dwindled and Iran tightened its grip over the Strait of Hormuz.
