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According to emerging reports this week, the tragic death of Irish woman, Jill Meagher, in Melbourne in 2012 could have been prevented.

Adrian Bayley, the individual responsible for Jill's rape and murder, was on parole after serving eight years for multiple counts of rape when he attacked the young woman after a night out with friends in the Brunswick area of the Australian city.

Further to this, Bayley was, at the time, on bail for assaulting a man in 2011, but had he been charged and convicted of that offence, his parole would have been automatically cancelled.

Commenting on the critical elements of the case, Coroner Ian Gray said: "Gillian Meagher’s death was preventable."

"A more rigorous, risk averse approach by the Community Correctional Services (CCS) and the Adult Parole Board (APB) would have led to a cancellation of Bayley’s parole."

According to a SBS News report, Mr. Gray acknowledged the failing, saying: "The approach taken is difficult to understand… it did not bring dangerous and high risk parolees immediately to account.”

"The poignant truth of this will resonate with Ms Meagher's husband, family and friends," he added.

Since Jill's death on September 22nd 2012 at the age of just 29, adjustments have been made to the Australian parole system.

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Luas users, rejoice!

According to an announcement from Transdev, Luas strikes set for tomorrow and Friday have been called off!

Tomorrow's strike was set to take place between 3 and 7pm while Friday's industrial action was going to be a 24-hour affair, but according to breaking news the strikes have now been cancelled.

It is understood that Siptu will release a statement shortly.

As this is a breaking story, we will update you as it develops.

 

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Dissension Rising, a band from Co. Kildare who are currently touring in the States, have been lauded after saving the lives of a family trapped in the basement of a burning building in New Jersey.

After waking to the sound of a fire alarm, the band members escaped the house they were staying in, but realised a number of other people were trapped in a basement apartment.

According to reports, the musicians, who are aged between 17 and 21, sprang into action and helped more than a dozen people, including a baby and three children, to safety.

While the fire, which took 27 firefighters to extinguish, caused significant damage, thankfully no one sustained injuries in spite of the blaze.

Commenting on the band’s quick thinking, one of those saved said: “If Dissension Rising hadn’t spent the night at Dane’s house, my son would be dead today.”

“They saved everyone in the house. I will always be indebted to this band. God bless you guys,” she added.

Dissension Rising, which is made up of 17-year-old Kian Johnston, 18-year-old Danni Carroll, 20-year-old Rob Higgins and 21-year-old Keith Garrett, have established a GoFundMe page in order to help the victims of the blaze.

Highlighting the severity of the situation, the band wrote: “They are in dire need of support so they can rebuild and get on their feet again.”

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According to emerging reports, an area of Charles de Gaulle Airport has been evacuated after security services were alerted to the presence of a suspicious package.

It is understood that travellers were told to leave the area before it was cordoned off by authorities.

Officials have been on high alert after EgyptAir MS804 – the flight which this week crashed before reaching its destination – took off from the French international airport on Wednesday.

As this is a breaking report, we will update you as the story develops.

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We'd love to tell you that the ongoing pay dispute has come to an end and we can say goodbye to any further strike days, but unfortunately that is not the case.

However, we can tell you that as a Luas user you are entitled to apply for refunds for every strike day that has taken place so far this year.

According to The Journal, passengers who are in possession of a taxsaver Leapcard or 30-day or seven-day ticket are entitled to receive money back on days which saw industrial action.

It has been established that those who hold a tax saver commuter ticket will be refunded an average daily rate of €2.49 while 30-day ticket holders can expect to receive €3.14 for every strike day thus far.

OK, it may not be the greatest news you'll ever receive, but it's definitely something… right?!

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For anyone who plans to use the Luas Red Line this evening, you may be in for a bit of a wait.

According to updates on the Luas wesbite, the Red Line, which runs between Saggart and The Point, has experienced a technical fault which means commuters may have to seek alternative modes of transport.

A signal fault has occurred in the Blackhorse area and while technicians are working to rectify the issue, the service is currently operating with delays.

The Luas site has reminded commuters that Luas tickets will be valid on Dublin Bus services for the duration of this afternoon's disruption.

The Green Line is operating as normal.

 

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Getting twisted at the weekend has just taken on a very different meaning thanks to a group of incredibly determined people who we are all about supporting here at SHEmazing! HQ.

In honour of their charity partner Barretstown, more than 170 Lidl staff members and their families will soon be taking part in one very exciting adventure, and they need your backing!

Twisted for Barretstown is a 5km or 2km adventure race which the good folk at Lidl will be getting to grips with on Saturday May 21st, and it’s all in aid of this incredible children’s charity.

If you want to play your part and do your bit for thousands of children and their families, you can donate here and support TeamLidl in the run-up to Twisted For Barretstown.

We know what we’ll be doing

 

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According to news just breaking, police in the United States have issued an appeal following the disappearance of singer Sinead O'Connor.

TMZ are reporting that the Nothing Compares 2U singer was last seen cycling through an area known as Wilmette – a suburb of Chicago – but has has not been seen since yesterday.

It has been established that the Irish star was wearing a black parka, black leather pants and a sweatshirt with "Ireland" on the back, and is understood to have been cycling a motorised Raleigh bicycle with a pink basket.

Fearing for Sinead's safety, officials in Chicago have issued an alert to the press and public, and classified the mum-of- four as 'missing suicidal'.

"The Wilmette Police is seeking to check the well-being of Sinead O'Connor," read the statement from the Wilmette Police Department. "O'Connor reportedly left the Wilmette area for a bicycle ride yesterday at 6:00 a.m. and has not returned. A caller has expressed concern for her well-being and no other information is available at this time."

We're hoping Sinead will be found safe and well.

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It certainly looks like the dispute between Transdev and Luas drivers is set to get worse before it gets better if the former's recent announcement is anything to go by.

According to The Irish Times, the Luas operator has suspended all its tram drivers from its sick pay scheme following the announcement of further strike action.

In a letter penned by Transdev's managing director, Gerry Madden, he explained that the company was choosing to invoke its right to suspend individuals from the scheme if absence levels rose above 4%.

"The company is suspending all individual drivers from the regular sick pay benefit scheme and will not be processing any regular sick pay payments in the May payroll and thereafter pending a return to normal absence levels," he wrote.

While currently levels stand at 12%, Mr. Madden did insist that the ruling would not apply to any driver currently suffering from a critical illness.

Admittedly regretful that the company felt compelled to take the action, Mr. Madden insisted: "Once absence rates for drivers return to normal levels the company will discuss the re-introduction of sick pay scheme arrangements for all individual drivers."

The next 24-hour stoppage is set to take place on Friday May 20th.

 

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Everyone knows that the easiest way to prove you're the adultiest adult on the block is to spend your Sunday afternoon making your way around Ikea, right?

And unlike other adult endeavours, an afternoon spent examining shower curtains, deliberating over door knobs and weighing up the pros and cons of different storage boxes can be inexplicably fun.

It can also, however, be fairly time-consuming which is why we are PUMPED to hear that the Republic's second outlet is set to offer the first Order and Collection Point!

The store, which will be located at The Park in Carrickmines, means that those on-the-go can place an order from the IKEA range which can then be either collected or delivered to your home.

Oh, and it gets better, ladies. Much better.

The new store is legit the holy grail for anyone who has yet to learn the difference between skirting boards and dado rails as you will have the chance to chat with staff and get the lowdown on anything from bedroom furnishing to kitchen cupboards.

And if you're the indecisive kind? The store actually has a selected range of unique products which you can test and take home. We know, it's a dreamland.

So if you've been only dying to up your interiors game, but didn't know where to start then this new outlet is exactly what you've been waiting for.

Our mothers will be so proud!

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If you're still fuming over this month's impending Luas strikes, then you may want to grab a glass of vino/ bar of chocolate/ slice of pizza before reading on…

According to a report in The Irish Times, Luas drivers are set to stage a series of four-hour strikes throughout the month of June, and we are already panicking about the commuter chaos.

So, in addition to the strike days scheduled for May, Luas drivers will be striking between 3pm and 7pm on June 2nd, and will also be downing tools between 9am and 1pm on June 3rd, 7th and 8th.

Further to this, us Red and Green Line users can expect strike action between 3pm and 7pm on June 9th and 10th.

And just in case you're not up to speed with this month's industrial action, the next 24-hour strike is due to take place on Friday May 13th.

Deadly!

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After a whopping 70 days without a Taoiseach, the Republic has this afternoon learned that Enda Kenny has been officially re-elected to the position.

Mr. Kenny has made history after being the first Fine Gael Taoiseach to secure a second term in office after winning 59 votes in the Dáil today.

Mr. Kenny was supported by Dublin TD, Noel Rock, who told the Dáil: "We need a Taoiseach to match the challenges we have ahead. That can harness the great capabilities of this parliament. And always, always put this country first"

"We need a Taoiseach to master the opportunities which we face" he continued. "The urgency of now is to great to lose. It has been 70 days."

After 10 weeks of negotiations, the party set a deadline of midday today to vote in a new Taoiseach, with Mr. Rock insisting "the ship cannot go on without a captain."

Following today's developments, we can also expect the creation of new ministeries as well as a cabinet reshuffle.

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