Justice campaigner Natasha O'Brien has said she will continue to campaign for stronger sentences in assault cases. Video: David Raleigh

A separate recent report from Davy found that some 85,000 new homes a year will be needed to meet demand. Photograph: Paulo Nunes dos Santos/BloombergThe rent cap needs to be removed or the supply of new rental properties from institutional investors is going to “fall away” in Dublin in the next 18 months, according to a new report. The report also highlights the increase in provision of funding for public sector housing, “the only option for largely unviable apartment sites”. If this was to happen, the report notes that it could lead to a “surge in funding for the rental sector”. The report also calls for the planned October 2024 review of the National Planning Framework to “start now”.

Dacia have always been cheap, but with the hybrid Jogger they may have evolved to not only be cheap, but be hip and in-fashion. Video: Neil Briscoe

Members of the public are being advised of newly implemented visiting restrictions at Mullingar's Midland Regional Hospital owing to an outbreak of Covid-19. A severe outbreak of Covid-19 at Mullingar’s Midland Regional Hospital has led to visitation restrictions being implemented in general medical and surgical areas of the facility. The hospital said while maternity and paediatric services remain unaltered, visiting on critical and compassionate grounds would continue. “As a result, visiting restrictions have been implemented in general medical and surgical areas of the hospital to reduce spread of the virus in the healthcare setting. If you require urgent medical attention out of hours, you can visit https://www2.hse.ie/services/find-a-gp-out-of-hours/For up to date guidelines on visiting patients, please visit: https://www2.hse.ie/services/disruptions/

I understand it – Gareth Southgate urges fans to stick with mis-firing EnglandBy Simon Peach, PA Chief Football Writer, CologneGareth Southgate told England fans to stick with the team whatever they think of him as the under-fire boss warned that the “unusual environment” at Euro 2024 is making life harder for the players. Gareth Southgate was almost hit by empty cups when he went to applaud the England fans (Bradley Collyer/PA) Photo by Bradley CollyerThe sense of frustration in Frankfurt turned to anger in Cologne, with Southgate feeling that fury – and seeing a few empty cups nearly hit him – when he went over to applaud the fans. I understand the sort of narrative towards me and, you know, that’s better for the team than it being towards them. Winning Group C means a return to Gelsenkirchen, where they beat Serbia, on Sunday to take on a third-placed team. “Yeah, I’m in a really good place,” said Southgate, who won 57 caps as a player and went to four tournaments.

IAG boss Luis Gallego insisted this morning that Aer Lingus remains open for “meaningful” dialogue with the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (Ialpa). “As shareholders are probably aware, industrial action begins today at Aer Lingus,” Mr Gallego told shareholders. “To protect as many services as possible from the impact of the industrial action, the company has cancelled a number of flights during the first five days of industrial action,” he added. ‘Very serious’Outgoing Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has described the current Aer Lingus dispute as a “very serious situation”. Ms O’Reilly said that, despite the Taoiseach’s remarks, industrial action had started today at a minute past midnight.

Jun 26, 2024Bishops of Guinea with Pope Francis on Friday (VATICAN MEDIA Divisione Foto)Françoise Niamien - Vatican City. Visits to the Roman Curia officesDuring their discussion with the Holy Father, Pope Francis encouraged the Bishops to continue with the spirit of collaboration, so that relations between Muslims and Christians can grow. At that time, we were just three Bishops, but today, our Episcopal Conference has 6 bishops and 5 dioceses,” Bishop Guilavogui told Vatican News. Cordial relations with MuslimsElaborating further on the discussions with Pope Francis, Bishop Guilavogui said the meeting with the Holy Father was touching. “With the Holy Father, the visit was very moving for all of us.

"Fans in the USA turned out in extraordinary numbers for the first round of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, co-hosted by the West Indies and the USA," the ICC said in statement. "In the USA alone, 190,000 fans attended matches that have captivated the country and set the stage for cricket’s continued growth in North America." Nassau County cricket stadium drew biggest crowdsThe largest venue during the World Cup, the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Long Island in New York, saw almost 165,000 people in attendance during the course of the tournament. Meanwhile, over 22,000 people attended the four matches at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Texas, which has a seating capacity of 7,000, according to Major League Cricket. ICC 'absolutely delighted' with turnout for cricket tournament in US“We are absolutely delighted with how the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has gone in the USA" ICC Head of Events Chris Tetley said in a statement.

Modern Family stars Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Ariel Winter visit DublinJames CoxTwo stars from the hit US sitcom Modern Family were spotted in Dublin on Tuesday. Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Ariel Winter reunited in DeVilles restaurant in Dalkey. Tyler Ferguson shared a photo of himself with Winter and his husband Justin Mikita, captioned: "Dinner date night in Dalkey, Ireland with @arielwinter." Tyler Ferguson played Mitchell Pritchett in the hit show, while Winter played his niece Alex Dunphy. Modern Family aired for 11 seasons and 250 episodes from 2009 until 2020.

Cyclist Ellen McDermott, General Manager of KMK Metals Recycling Max Kyck, CEO Kurt Kyck, and Olympics-bound boxer Gráinne Walsh at the company’s summer lunch party to celebrate 45 years in business. Photos: Tom O’HanlonPHOTOS: Summer party at KMK Metals Recycling to celebrate 45 years in businessOver 150 employees, neighbours, friends and contractors gathered at KMK Metals Recycling's headquarters in the Cappincur Industrial Estate in Tullamore on Friday, last June 21, for a summer lunch party to celebrate the company's milestone of 45 years in business. Left to right: Max Kyck, General Manager of KMK Metals Recycling, Christina Kyck-Murray, CEO Kurt Kyck and Edeltraud Kyck at the company’s summer lunch party in Tullamore to celebrate 45 years in business. Now employing a diverse workforce of almost 150 staff members KMK Metals Recycling collects and processes for recycling, approximately 80% of Ireland’s e-waste. Maciej Grezlikowski and Patryk Karaban providing the music at the company’s summer lunch party to celebrate 45 years in business.

The grille of what gardaí believe was an Audi A4 1996 to 2001 model which was involved in the incident. Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information into a fatal hit and run incident in Monaghan 13 years ago that claimed the life of Fintan Traynor (20). Gardaí have issued a renewed appeal for information over a hit and run incident in county Monaghan that claimed the life of a 20-year-old Monaghan man over a decade ago. The grille of what gardaí believe was an Audi A4 1996 to 2001 model which was involved in the incident. Any person with information is urged to contact Monaghan Garda Station on 047 77200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, Crimestoppers on 1800 250 025 or any Garda Station.

NGI celebrates the 150th anniversary of the first Impressionist exhibition, held in Paris in 1874 with a major new exhibition: 'Women Impressionists'.

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James CoxJust six per cent of people renting in Ireland do so by choice, according to a report from homelessness charity Threshold. Over a half of renters who participated in Threshold’s We are Generation Rent survey are renting because they cannot afford to buy their own home. Just 6 per cent of those surveyed are renting by choice - a "significant decrease" compared to 17 per cent from last year. The development of the cost rental sector is key in providing security and affordability. The report stated: "This creates competition for the private rental sector, which can compel it to become more competitive, with increased value for money and greater security.

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