Iran war and energy costs, the Kinahan gang, and Troubles legacy legislation

Iranian regime chooses a new leader, fatalities on Ireland’s roads, and the cost of Storm Chandra

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Petrol and diesel prices at the Circle K in Cabra, Dublin. Photograph: Chris Maddaloni
Petrol and diesel prices at the Circle K in Cabra, Dublin. Photograph: Chris Maddaloni

Fuel has hit €2 a litre and it’s estimated the rise in energy costs brought on by the war in Iran could cost Irish households an extra €1,000 a year if it’s prolonged. What levers could the Government pull to help keep costs down?

Sources in An Garda Síochána have told The Irish Times they believe the heads of the Kinahan drug cartel haven’t left the UAE since 2022.

New figures show the number of students applying to study health-related degrees has risen significantly this year.

Gerry Adams is at the High Court in London defending a civil case in which he is accused of leading the IRA, which he denies.

Two former senior British military officers write in today’s Irish Times criticising legislation brought forward by the UK government which could open veterans to prosecution for alleged Troubles-era crimes.

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