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- New home completions up almost 33% in first quarter - CSO April 30, 2026There has been a 33% surge in the number of homes built in the first three months of this year compared with the same time in 2025, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office.
- Gardaí renew appeal on 1991 disappearance of Cork couple April 30, 2026Gardaí in Fermoy, Co Cork have renewed their appeal for information on missing couple Conor and Sheila Dwyer on the 35th anniversary of their disappearance.
- Passengers escape injury after bus catches fire on M7 April 30, 2026Emergency services are at the scene of a bus fire on the M7 in Co Laois.
- Fifth arrest over fatal house fire in Offaly in December April 30, 2026Five people are now being questioned as part of the investigation into the murders of a 4-year-old boy and his grand aunt in Edenderry, Co Offaly last year.
- Men arrested in Scarlett Faulkner investigation released April 30, 2026Two men who were arrested in connection with the fatal assault of a 29-year-old woman in Co Tipperary in March have been released without charge.
- Rob Reiner autopsy report not ready, court hears April 30, 2026Autopsy reports into the deaths of the American film director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele have not yet been completed, a Los Angeles court heard on Wednesday, as the couple's son made a brief appearance charged with their murders.
- Brent jumps to 4-year high on concerns of war escalation April 30, 2026Brent crude prices jumped to a fresh four-year high today on concerns that the US-Iran war could worsen and lead to a protracted Middle East oil supply disruption that could hurt global economic growth.
- Six Irish people arrested as Israel intercepts flotilla April 30, 2026Six Irish people are among the 175 activists arrested by Israel's foreign ministry, after 20 ships from an aid-laden flotilla bound for Gaza were intercepted.
- Verdicts due in inquest into 1972 Springhill shootings April 30, 2026The relatives of five people shot dead by British soldiers in 1972 have arrived at a Belfast court to hear the findings of the inquest into their deaths.
