Louise Phelan D'Cruz

Dublin

Journalist at FM104

Journalist at Dublin's Q102

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Articles

Sustainable transport use hits all time high in the capital

1 week ago | fm104.ie | Louise Phelan D'Cruz

A new study has found sustainable transport use is at an all time high here in Dublin. It found public transport use was the most popular way to trek into town. Nearly three quarters of people (74.1%) made their way into town by public transport, bike or taxi last year. The study took a look at more than 192 thousand people, and found that car use has dropped by almost 20 thousand since the first report in 2006.
Students warned to watch out for scam rentals

1 week ago | fm104.ie | Louise Phelan D'Cruz

Students are being warned of the most common scams, as they begin their search for a room for September. Students' unions and Threshold have teamed up to launch an awareness campaign, reminding young people of the biggest red flags to look out for. They're particularly appealing to international students and first-years to be careful. Brian Hearne, from the Irish Council for International Students, has this advice for those on the house hunt:"Wherever possible, inspect the property in person.
Man hospitalised after broad daylight attack in Clondalkin

2 weeks ago | fm104.ie | Louise Phelan D'Cruz

A man in his 30s was rushed to hospital following the serious assault at a retail centre on Ninth Lock Road in Clondalkin this morning. The incident unfolded around 11.45am today and the victim was taken to Tallaght University Hospital for treatment of injuries, which are described as non-life-threatening. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from anyone who was in the area at the time.
Ticketmaster ordered to fully refund fan for tickets to Coldplay at Croke Park last year

2 weeks ago | live95fm.ie | Louise Phelan D'Cruz

Ticketmaster has been ordered to fully refund a person for tickets to Coldplay at Croke Park last year, who ended up crouching in 'restricted view' tickets as they were unable to see the band. James McGetrick of Corrib Road, Terenue in Dublin 6 took a small claims case against Ticketline Unlimited Company - trading as Ticketmaster. Dublin District Court heard Mr McGetrick paid for €332 euro for two seats on the lower Hogan Stand through pre-sale for the concert on August 29th, 2024.
First ever NFL game to be staged at Croke Park

3 weeks ago | live95fm.ie | Louise Phelan D'Cruz

The first ever NFL game is coming to Dublin. It's been confirmed that the Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Minnesota Vikings at Croker on September 28th. Dublin is one of several European cities to host NFL games later this year, along with London, Berlin and Madrid. It was announced earlier this year that the Pittsburgh Steelers were coming to Dublin, and today the National Football League has confirmed who they’ll be playing.
Overcrowding leaves hundreds of inmates sleeping on floors in Ireland's prisons

1 month ago | live95fm.ie | Louise Phelan D'Cruz

Over 350 inmates are being forced to sleep on the cold, hard floors of overcrowded cells. Prison officers have warned it’s going to cause a potentially explosive situation. In Dublin’s Mountjoy, 87 are on mattresses, doubled up in cramped cells. While, Limerick’s women’s prison is at a shocking 152 percent capacity. It’s grim testament to the spiralling crisis within our prisons. The Prison Officers Association says there are around 15-hundred more people behind bars than in 2019.
Over a million units of illegal medicines were seized last year

1 month ago | fm104.ie | Louise Phelan D'Cruz

All FM104 News Over one million units of fake and illegal medicines were detained by the Health Products Regulatory Authority in 2024. That's a rise of 14% compared to 2023 stats. Anabolic steroids, sedatives and erectile dysfunction products made up the largest percent. The HPRA is urging people to make informed and safe choices by only buying prescription meds from authorised sources.
Two Dublin Bus routes still to return to normal after Mountjoy Square incident

1 month ago | q102.ie | Louise Phelan D'Cruz

The 7 and 13 Dublin Bus routes have yet to return to full service after a driver was threatened at gunpoint. Despite "productive" talks between bosses at Dublin Bus and two unions representing drivers to get the suspended stops back in operation, the Irish Times reports that safety concerns persist. Staff are wary of returning to Mountjoy Square, after a man produced weapon and threatened a driver on April 18th.
Two Dublin Bus routes still to return to normal after Mountjoy Square incident

1 month ago | fm104.ie | Louise Phelan D'Cruz

The 7 and 13 Dublin Bus routes have yet to return to full service after a driver was threatened at gunpoint. Despite "productive" talks between bosses at Dublin Bus and two unions representing drivers to get the suspended stops back in operation, the Irish Times reports that safety concerns persist. Staff are wary of returning to Mountjoy Square, after a man produced weapon and threatened a driver on April 18th.
Man (60s) arrested as part of probe into money laundering

1 month ago | fm104.ie | Louise Phelan D'Cruz

A man has been charged in connection with an investigation into alleged money laundering after being arrested in north Dublin. Gardaí from the Finglas drugs unit stopped a vehicle on the M50 yesterday evening and uncovered 240-thousand euro in cash. The driver, a man in his 60s, was detained and has since been charged. He's due before the Criminal Courts of Justice today.