More to follow.
Bob Collins (above left), chairman of the Policing Authority and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris this afternoon
This afternoon.
The Policing Authority.
999.
The number of the least.
Via RTÉ
The Garda Commissioner has said a number of Gardaí are under investigation after they continued to cancel 999 calls without going through the proper procedure.
The Policing Authority has been told that a further 53 emergency calls were cancelled without a proper policing response, even after previous improper cancellations had been highlighted publicly and new procedures had been put in place.
Commissioner Drew Harris said even though the number was relatively small, he was shocked by what had happened.
The Authority Chairman Bob Collins described the actions of the Garda members as “incredible“, “wholly inappropriate” and “utterly dismissive” of people who call 999.
Gardaí under investigation for continued cancellation of 999 calls (RTÉ)
Previously: What’s Your Emergency?
Top pic: Alamy stock
Hot Wheels
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Behold: the Brabus ‘Rocket Edition’ AMG GLE – purportedly the fastest production SUV on the planet.
Based on the Mercedes GLE 63S, the the twin-turbo 4.5L V8 has been thoroughly reworked, developing a terrifying 900bhp, surging to 100km/h in 3.2 seconds and on to a top speed of 330km/h.
Other Brabus goodies include an Airmatic Sports suspension controller, carbon fibre components, carbon-titanium tailpipes and gigantic 24in (61cm) wheels with carbon aero discs. The interior is Alcantra, carbon fibre and fine leather with red anodised metal accents.
Only 25 will be built and yours will cost a minimum of €381,243.
In Its Path
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This afternoon.
La Palma, Canaries, Spain.
Via El Pais:
‘Locals evacuated from their homes following the eruption on the Canary Island do not know yet know whether the lava has destroyed their houses, nor when they will be able to return.’
Distress and uncertainty take hold in La Palma: ‘We’ve lost our whole life’ (El Pais in English)
Top pic: Samuel Sánchez
Underlying
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Via the Health Protection Surveillance Centre
This afternoon.
Latest figures on COVID-19 deaths reported in Ireland from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) show ‘underlying conditions’ (an existing chronic or long-term illness which weakens the immune system) reported in 86.85 per cent of fatalities.
Report here
Meanwhile…
More deaths per month in the previous three months this year than the same three months last year.
But yeah, the vaccine.
— Paulius (@Paulius152) September 23, 2021
Finally
atThe European Commission has announced plans to force electronics companies to adopt USB-C as a “universal charger” on all devices – meaning Apple would have to abandon its Lightning chargers. https://t.co/1CWzrtzR6I pic.twitter.com/4zAlaOsm6J
— IGN (@IGN) September 23, 2021
This afternoon.
Via IGN:
The directive would also force manufacturers to sell devices without bundled chargers, allowing consumers to keep using their existing USB-C cables. Fast charging would also become standard, meaning manufacturers couldn’t artifically limit the speed of USB-C charging, presumably in the hope of making proprietary chargers more attractive.
The EU Plans to Force Apple to Include USB-C Ports on Phones (IGN)
USI is NOW demonstrating outside the Dáil and we will sleep out overnight to DEMAND urgent action on the student crisis accommodation❗️❗️❗️
USI and SUs across Ireland are demanding 👇#NoKeysNoDegrees 🔑📜 #SéanadhTíSéanadhOideachais pic.twitter.com/g6nQzcfbyG
— Union of Students in Ireland (@TheUSI) September 23, 2021
This afternoon.
Kildare Street, Dublin 2.
Members of the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) – protesting outside the dáil (Leinster House) over funding for purpose built student housing.
The Hot Seat
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Speaking at the UN Security Council climate talks, Taoiseach Micheál Martin says “Climate Change is the defining challenge of our generation” and adds it is essential that we act now to prevent further warming | More: https://t.co/XWsQe2vdUi pic.twitter.com/XweENCyYVC
— RTÉ News (@rtenews) September 23, 2021
We must move past theoretical debates and respond to the reality that #climatechange is exacerbating conflict globally.
This Council can and must do more. It has the mandate and it has the tools.
A failure to use them is an abdication of our responsibility. #SecurityCouncil pic.twitter.com/lHVU53J746
— Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) September 23, 2021
This afternoon.
United Nations, New York, New York, USA.
Top of the globalists, Ma.
LIVE: Taoiseach chairs UN Security Council climate talks (RTÉ)
Earlier: The Frog Chorus
This morning.
Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny pays tribute to Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is stepping down as Chancellor of Germany, a role she has held since 2005.
German election 2021: Who’s who in the race to replace Angela Merkel as chancellor? (EuroNews)