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1. Family of first child to die in Troubles to receive compensation over his killing by police

   An apology was issued for the family’s hurt and suffering since nine-year-old Patrick Rooney was shot dead in his west Belfast home

2. Cost of dealing with drug ship MV Matthew could rise to €20m

   MV Matthew was seized along with Ireland’s largest drugs haul in 2023

3. Dublin’s Luas Green Line to resume full service this evening

   Engineers have identified that the issue is within a critical low-voltage safety system known as the 48-volt system

4. €1.7bn Defence Forces plan announced amid ‘changing’ and ‘emerging’ threats

   Anti-drone technology will be in place by next summer that will ‘identify and neutralise’ drones that ‘may be a threat’

5. Former soldier found guilty of murdering friend who died after single gunshot in Co Kerry

   Thomas Carroll (67) had pleaded not guilty to the murder of 84-year-old Patrick O’Mahony in 2024

6. ‘I finished at 5pm and got home by 9pm’: Commuters describe ‘nightmare’ without the Luas

   Green Line’s suspension, combined with inadequacy of bus service, leaves workers facing longer journeys and deep frustration

7. Gardaí investigating suspected arson after cars damaged by fire in Dublin 8

   Incident took place on South Circular Road early on Thursday morning

8. Woman who lost tenancy after 14 years is facing Christmas in caravan with little heat or power

   Local authority cannot help unless Yvette Fouché gives up her dogs - ‘Out of the question; I love them’

9. Man (38) charged in connection with plot to attack mosque

   Connor Pollock (38) appeared in Downpatrick Magistrates’ Court on Thursday

10. More than 66% of homeless people in Ireland are in Dublin, report finds

    Focus Ireland highlights ‘urgent need’ for stronger prevention measures