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Irish Times
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Disabled man made homeless after bringing subletting issue to rental watchdog
A disabled man, who uses a wheelchair, said he has been made homeless after discovering he was unknowingly subletting from another tenant . Upon raising the issue with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB), the man said days later he came home to find the locks of the front door changed and all of his belongings in suitcases and plastic bags outside the accommodation, including his wheelchair. He said this was done by the other tenants of the flat, one of whom he was subletting from. The RTB said it could not comment on 'any individual or ongoing dispute resolution cases'. READ MORE The man, who is originally from outside the EU, has lived in Ireland for two years. He suffers from a disease that affects his metabolism and has significantly weakened his muscles since adulthood. He wishes not to be named by The Irish Times for fear of it being used against him when looking for future accommodation or employment. Having already attended university in his home country, he recently graduated from a higher education institution in Dublin with a diploma in computer science. He said 'student visa restrictions and the challenges I face as a wheelchair user made it nearly impossible' to secure a job before graduating. He came to Ireland in July 2023 and found a room to rent in Santry , Dublin 9, where he has stayed for the past two years. He said he recently discovered the official rent for the flat and that he had been overcharged for the entirety of his living there. On June 28th, he took this to the RTB 'to request a refund and ask for the rent to be adjusted fairly'. He said they told him 'they couldn't help because I had no formal lease, and paid rent to another tenant, and had never seen or dealt with the landlord directly'. [ Households of people with disabilities hit by extra costs and lower income Opens in new window ] In response to these claims, the RTB said it 'cannot comment on any individual or ongoing dispute resolution cases'. In email correspondence seen by The Irish Times, the property's letting agent informed him that the landlord 'has no record of a tenancy agreement or contractual relationship with you'. The landlord 'had no knowledge of your occupancy in the property and you were occupying the property without consent,' the agent said. Days after bringing a case to the RTB, he said 'everything changed'. 'When I arrived, there was a man in the house who spoke to me in an aggressive way and told me to leave. I don't know who he was. He might have been the landlord or someone from the estate agency,' he said. He said 'thankfully, some friends helped me collect my belongings, and one of them is now keeping them safe. Unfortunately, none of them were able to host me even for a short while, because their homes are not wheelchair accessible'. The man is a member of Disability Power Ireland, a grassroots disability advocacy group. Availing of their support, they said he was using the last of his savings to stay in a private hostel.
Irish Times
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Cian McPhillips and Andrew Coscoran take impressive wins at Morton Games
On a balmy evening in Dublin sent straight from the running gods, Andrew Coscoran turned up the heat to win the headline mile race at the Morton Games in Santry, just holding off Cathal Doyle in a frantic, homestretch duel. Coscoran, the Irish mile record holder, kicked for home with 200m to go, holding on to win in a meeting record of 3:51.12, Doyle just a half stride behind in 3:51.26, with Darragh McElhinney also smashing his lifetime best when clocking 3:51.99 for third. Nick Griggs had to settle for fourth despite running 3:52.42. Cian McPhillips made the absolute most of the perfect conditions, running a Morton Stadium and Irish all-comers 800m record of 1:44.19, this time judging his run to perfection to nail the win and smash his previous best of 1:45.33 in the process. He's now the second fastest Irishman after Mark English . 'I've been working towards that for a long time now,' said 23-year-old McPhillips, who missed out on recent years with injury. 'Delighted with that, but conditions were so good, so very happy with that.' READ MORE Poland's Maciej Wyderka had kicked early for home but had to settle for second in 1:44.40 – McPhillips simply unstoppable once into the homestretch. It was a near perfect evening for one-lap running too, although a little breezy, Sharlene Mawdsley a class apart when winning the women's 400m in 51.61 seconds, a meeting record, timing her season well it would appear with the World Championships in Tokyo still two months away. Sharlene Mawdsley during the women's 400m at the Morton Games in Dublin. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho 'To win in front of a home crowd, with my family up there (in the stand), is a very special feeling,' she said. 'I'm glad I committed from the gun, and thankfully I held on. And this weather, in Ireland, wow, it's great to have that here too.' Elian Larregina from Argentina clocked the fastest ever 400m on Irish soil when winning the men's event in 45.08, with 17-year-old David Kelly again lowering the Irish under-20 record with an excellent 45.85 in fourth – breaking the 46-second barrier for the first time. Israel Olatunde also continued his fine form, delighting the home crowd when winning the 100m in 10.20 seconds, although the wind reading was over the limit at +2.3 m/s. For the 23-year-old, coming back within sight of his Irish record of 10.12, it took nothing from the winning feeling. Jack O'Leary was delighted with a new lifetime best of 13:22.67, finishing fourth in the 5,000m. Valentin Soca from Uruguay the winner in 13:18.22.
BreakingNews.ie
30-05-2025
- General
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Man (20s) to appear in court following armed robbery at Dublin fast food restaurant
The man (20s) arrested following an armed robbery at a retail premises in Dublin 9 on Thursday has been charged. He is due to appear before court 4 of the CCJ on Friday, gardaí said. Advertisement The man was arrested following an armed robbery at a fast food restaurant in north Dublin on Thursday morning. Gardaí say a man armed with a shotgun entered the restaurant in Northwood in Santry at 7:30pm and threatened staff. He stole a sum of cash and fled the scene in a car. During a follow up operation the man in his 20s was arrested, and a car stolen in a previous burglary was recovered.
BreakingNews.ie
29-05-2025
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
Man (20s) arrested following armed robbery at Dublin fast food restaurant
A man has been arrested following an armed robbery at a fast food restaurant in north Dublin this morning. Gardaí say a man armed with a shotgun entered the restaurant in Northwood in Santry at 7:30pm and threatened staff. He stole a sum of cash and fled the scene in a car. During a follow up operation a man in his 20s was arrested, and a car stolen in a previous burglary was recovered. The man can be questioned for up to three days. Advertisement
Irish Times
28-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
AIPEC initiative takes top honours at Education Awards 2025
The All-Ireland Interprofessional Healthcare Education Challenge (AIPEC) received double recognition at the prestigious Education Awards 2025, including the coveted overall excellence award. AIPEC, led by Paul McCague at Queen's University Belfast in collaboration with a steering group from third-level institutions across the island of Ireland, brings together healthcare students from diverse disciplines to tackle real-world care challenges collaboratively, mirroring professional healthcare practice. The judges commended AIPEC for its 'outstanding achievements across research, teaching, innovation and community impact', describing the university as 'a leader in higher education, setting the standard for excellence in Ireland and beyond'. Dr McCague commented: 'This recognition reflects the dedication and shared vision of the entire steering group, the eight partner institutions, and the staff, students and patients who contributed so meaningfully to the event.' READ MORE Now in its eighth year, the Education Awards 2025 saw participation from 53 organisations with 166 entries competing across 29 award categories. The awards ceremony at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Santry, hosted by Colm O'Regan, attracted 417 attendees to celebrate outstanding achievements across the education sector. Mary Lyons, director of enterprise, employees, and skills at awards gold sponsor Solas Skills to Advance Initiative , stated: 'We're delighted to support excellence and innovation in education and training and to collaborate with industry partners to assist enterprises and employees in developing agile skillsets. Learning is a lifelong pursuit, and all educational development for personal and professional advancement deserves to be celebrated.' Conor Rafferty, deputy principal at O'Fiaich Institute of FET , a shortlisted finalist, remarked that entering the Education Awards was a rewarding experience, highlighting the importance of recognising and celebrating the dedication of educators and institutions. 'It's a valuable opportunity to reflect on the positive impact we have on learners,' he said. Also shortlisted was Project FoReSight, a collaboration led by the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology Centre at UL which developed an innovative risk management framework to keep pace with pharmaceutical regulatory needs. 'PMTC demonstrated the wonderful outcomes achievable when industry and academia collaborate,' said Catriona Hassett, the Centre's industry engagement specialist. Bristol Myers Squibb won the award in the internship programme category. Pamela O'Brien, director of manufacturing science and technology, said the award is testament to the focus the company places on evolving and improving its early careers programmes. 'Our goal is to grow and develop our talent pipeline through a rich practical experience at our sites,' O'Brien added. 'We are thrilled to win this award as it further emboldens us that we are on the right track in providing a best-in-class programme to support entry to the workplace and amazing Stem talent into the future.' Dublin City University Futures won awards in the student experience and online learning experience award categories. The university said the dual recognition 'is a testament to our commitment to reimagining undergraduate education for an unscripted world'. The Education Awards 2025 winners Judging co-ordinator Willie Donnelly described the Education Awards as a celebration of the leadership of Ireland's third-level Institutions, enhancing people's quality of life through flexible access to knowledge and learning. 'The awards also celebrate the central role of the sector in working with national and international stakeholders in teaching, research and innovation to deliver sustainable development, social equity, and economic sustainability,' he said. 'The Education Awards continue to attract the support of the third-level education institutions, and it's good to see an increase in submissions from the ETBS and private service providers.' Thomas Hickey, commercial partnership lead at awards organiser Business River, commented: 'Events like this are made possible through the support of sponsors. We are thankful to our 2025 gold sponsor Solas Skills to Advance Initiative. I also want to recognise our communications partner, The Irish Times, as well as our supporter, Amárach Research. Their investment in the awards underlines their commitment and support of this key business area.' Awards judges Willie Donnelly (judging Coordinator), director of research and innovation, The Technical Higher Education Association (THEA) Dr Joseph Collins, director of further education and training, ETBI Gerard Culley, chief information officer, University College Cork Tomas Finneran, co-founder & director, Fluirse Education Solutions Graham Heaslip, head of school of engineering, Atlantic Technological University Gavin Henrick, chief executive, Brickfield Education Labs Paula Hodson, director of education and development, The Insurance Institute of Ireland Bertie Kelly, commercial director, National College of Ireland Emma Leahy, research strategy lead, University of Limerick Donal McAlister, international affairs manager, South East Technological University Denise McMorrow, student experience manager at IADT and chair of Unesco Dublin Learning City Lisa Moran, dean of graduate studies and head of the graduate school, Technological University of the Shannon Paul Mullally, director, Education Lighthouse Ciarán Ó Hannracháin, project manager - strategic business projects, Atlantic Technological University Liam O'Reilly, director of it, University of Limerick Dr Kushan Rathnasekara, researcher, University of Kelaniya Yuxin Wang, chief executive and co-founder, GoMappED John Wells, head of faculty, South East Technological University Award winners Overall excellence award Winner: AIPEC Tomas Finneran, awards judge, presents the overall excellence award to the AIPEC team Best use of educational technology/ICT initiative Winner: WWETB - The Virtual Hospital Room Tomas Finneran, awards judge, presents the best use of educational teachnology/ICT initiative to Mary Walsh O'Shea, WWETB Best student experience award Winner: Dublin City University Futures - Reimagining Undergraduate Education Tomas Finneran, awards judge, presents the best student experience award to Dr Susan Hegarty, Dublin City University Best student campus award Winner: University of Limerick Bertie Kelly, awards judge, presents the best student campus award to Laura Ryan, University of Limerick Best research project Winner: RCSI - AI-Driven Diagnostic Platform Bertie Kelly, awards judge, presents the best research project to Prof Declan Patton, RCSI Best online learning experience Winner: DCU Futures - Reimagining Undergraduate Education Bertie Kelly, awards judge, presents the best online learning experience to Dr Susan Hegarty, Dublin City University Best master's programme – science, technology, and built environment Winner: UCC - Redesigning the Post-Industrial City Ciaran O'Hannrachain, awards judge, presents the best masters programme - science, technology, and built environment to Carol Veiga, University College Cork Best master's programme – creative, social, and professional studies Winner: University of Galway - Drama and Theatre Studies Ciaran O'Hannrachain, awards judge, presents the best masters programme - creative, social, and professional studies to Dr Charlotte McIvor, University of Galway Best marketing/communications team Winner: Trinity College Dublin Paula Hodson, awards judge, presents the best marketing/communications team to Beibhinn Coman, Trinity College Dublin Best library team Winner: Dublin Business School - Going Beyond the Traditional Paula Hodson, awards judge, presents the best library team to Shane Mooney, Dublin Business School Best language school Winner: Gaelchultúr Paula Hodson, awards judge, presents the best language school to Darren Ó Rodaigh, Gaelchultúr Best internship programme award Winner: Bristol Myers Squibb Denise McMorrow, awards judge, presents the best internship programme award to Jack Kneafsey, Bristol Myers Squibb Best international collaboration project Winner: Munster Technological University Denise McMorrow, awards judge, presents the best international collaboration project to Grainne Maunsell & Dr Paul Keane, Munster Technological University Best infrastructure upgrade Winner: NCI - Spencer Dock Campus Expansion Denise McMorrow, awards judge, presents the best infrastructure upgrade to Robert Ward, NCI Best industry/business - academic collaboration (sponsored by Solas Skills to Advance Initiative) Winner: Drogheda Institute of Further Education & Amazon Web Services Mary Lyons, director of enterprise, employees and skills at Solas Skills to Advance Initiative, presents the best industry/business - academic collaboration to Órla Morrissey, Drogheda Institute of Further Education Best graduate training programme Winner: William Fry - Legal Traineeship Liam O'Reilly, awards judge, presents the best graduate training programme to Sinead Kelly, William Fry Best further education provider (sponsored by Solas Skills to Advance Initiative) Winner: Mayo College of FET Maria Walshe, director of communications, branding and FET strategy implementation at Solas Skills to Advance Initiative, presents the best further education provider to Eithne O'Malley, Mayo College Best Erasmus programme Winner: University of Limerick Joe Collins, awards judge, presents the best Erasmus programme to Prof Colin Fitzpatrick, University of Limerick Best education outreach award Winner: RCSI - Debunking The Myths: The Science Behind Our Sexual Health Joe Collins, awards judge, presents the best education outreach award to Elisa Belmonte, RCSI Best community academic collaboration Winner: ATU Engineering - Civic Engagement Joe Collins, awards judge, presents the best community academic collaboration to Irene Hayden, ATU Engineering Best collaboration project Winner: AIPEC Yuxin Wang, awards judge, presents the best collaboration project to Dr Paul McCague, AIPEC Student engagement & communications award Winner: University of Limerick - Academic Registry Yuxin Wang, awards judge, presents the student engagement & communications award to Niamh O'Connor, University of Limerick Most innovative digital transformation Winner: An Cosán - Digital Stepping Stones and 'Get Yourself Online' Graham Heaslip, awards judge, presents the most innovative digital transformation to Heydi Foster, An Cosán International engagement award Winner: TUS Global Donal McAlister, awards judge, presents the most innovative digital transformation to Cliona Campbell, TUS Global Excellence in health & safety Winner: Coillte & Cobblestone Learning - Electricity Awareness eLearning Course Donal McAlister, awards judge, presents the excellence in health & safety to Thomas Hickey, commercial partnership lead at Business River on behalf of Coillte & Cobblestone Learning Excellence in sustainability Winner: Munster Technological University - Waste to Taste Donal McAlister, awards judge, presents the excellence in sustainability to Noel Murray, Munster Technological University Excellence in education by a professional body Winner: LIA Graham Heaslip, awards judge, presents the excellence in education by a professional body to Joanne Keane, LIA Excellence in diversity, inclusivity & equality Winner: SETU - Commitment to Inclusive Education and Equality Yuxin Wang, awards judge, presents the excellence in diversity, inclusivity & equality to Allison Kenneally, SETU Career impact strategy award Winner: TUS - Elevating Employability Graham Heaslip, awards judge, presents the career impact strategy award to Dr Michael Tobin, TUS
