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Tim O'Brien

Tim O'Brien is a correspondent with The Irish Times.

Ex-Google executive appeals dismissal

Senior manager faulted over allegedly failing to ‘embrace change’ positively

Louth Council handout artist’s impression of the Narrow Water Bridge project, which will link Omeath in Co Louth with Warrenpoint in Co Down. Photograph: Louth Council/PA Wire
Funding for Narrow Water bridge may be lost

Committee hears final agreement from the North’s Department of Finance is delayed

A privately operated speed camera seen through the open door of the van. Photograph: Frank Miller / THE IRISH TIMES
Fianna Fáil calls for naming of penalty point evaders

Party’s justice and transport spokesmen claim their own licences ‘are a private matter’

Clondalkin councillor Trevor Gilligan said the high level of compensation payments was concerning. Photograph: Cyril Byrne/The Irish Times
South Dublin County Council compensation bill tops €1m a year

Average compensation payment has increased to almost €17,000 in last four years

Workers preparing the Poolbeg incinerator site in January 2010. Photograph: Cyril Byrne
Poolbeg incinerator construction expected to start within weeks

Dublin authorities’ private sector partner Covanta ‘in a position to proceed by mid-summer’

Vincent Dowling had a successful association with the Abbey Theatre in a career spanning five decades, serving as the national theatre’s artistic director between 1987 and 1989. Photograph: Tony Gavin
Vincent Dowling (83) dies after distinguished career in theatre

Distinguished Abbey director passes away in US

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Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan greeted by protesters at the Shanganah Wastewater Treatment Works in January. Photograph: Cyril Byrne / THE IRISH TIMES
Strike at €100m Dublin sewerage facility ‘deferred’

Union says resolution depends on progress in talks at LRC

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