Irish Rail faced a costly battle against vandalism in 2024, spending over €1.35 million cleaning graffiti and repairing deliberate damage to trains across the network. The rail operator dealt with hundreds of incidents throughout the year, with graffiti removal alone accounting for €1.1 million of the total cost. The remaining €260,000 was spent repairing trains … Read more
Irish patients are increasingly seeking medical advice from pharmacists as prolonged GP appointment delays strain the healthcare system, according to new research from the Irish Pharmacy Union. The survey of 2,000 people revealed that nearly four-in-five patients are now experiencing longer waits to secure GP appointments, forcing many to seek alternative healthcare solutions. This shift … Read more
The European Union is prepared to respond decisively to US President Donald Trump’s threat of 30% tariffs on European imports, with Irish Commissioner Michael McGrath warning the bloc’s reaction will be “firm, quick and robust” if negotiations fail. Trump has threatened to impose the hefty tariffs on EU and Mexican products from August, warning of … Read more
The Courts Service has launched its inaugural Irish language strategy, marking a significant step toward creating a fully bilingual judicial system in Ireland. The comprehensive three-year plan aims to transform the organisation into what officials describe as a “genuinely bilingual organisation,” ensuring equal access to court services in both official languages. Irish language strategy manager … Read more
Ireland is set to experience its hottest day yet as a Status Yellow heat warning covering the entire country comes into effect at noon today, with temperatures forecast to soar to 30 degrees in some areas. Met Éireann confirmed this week’s exceptional hot spell will continue, bringing very warm conditions with highest temperatures ranging from … Read more
Irish consumers are being urgently advised to stop using their Tower air fryers immediately after 60,000 units were recalled due to a dangerous manufacturing defect that could cause overheating and fires. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission issued the safety warning following reports from the UK of these appliances catching fire, though no incidents have … Read more
Ireland is experiencing its hottest weather of the year as a Status Yellow high temperature warning takes effect across the east and midlands, with temperatures climbing to 29 degrees by 5pm today. Fourteen counties including Dublin, Kildare, Meath, Louth, and Tipperary are under the warning, which remains in place until 6am tomorrow morning. Temperatures are … Read more
Ireland’s newest train station will welcome its first passengers next month, with Woodbrook station set to open on August 10th between Bray and Shankill in south Dublin. The Department of Transport-funded facility, delivered through the National Transport Authority, will become the 147th station on the Republic’s rail network and serve a rapidly expanding residential area … Read more
Irish cyclist Ben Healy delivered a masterful performance to win stage six of the Tour de France, becoming the first Irish rider to claim a stage victory since Sam Bennett’s triumph on the Champs-Élysées in 2020. The 201.5-kilometer stage from Bayeux to Vire Normandie proved to be a breakthrough moment for Healy, who executed a … Read more
Irish consumers have dramatically shifted away from cash payments, with physical currency now accounting for only one in eight euros spent across the country, according to new Bank of Ireland data. The figures represent a “stark” transformation from pre-Covid times, when cash made up one third of all transactions. This digital payment revolution continues to … Read more
Irish households are being forced to make difficult choices between essential needs as grocery prices surge at more than double the general inflation rate, new figures reveal. The Central Statistics Office reported food and drink prices jumped 4.6% in the past year, far outpacing the overall cost of living increase of 1.8%. Basic staples have … Read more
Irish weather enthusiasts can expect a delightful week ahead as the country prepares for its warmest conditions yet, with temperatures climbing to a sweltering 28 degrees by Friday. Today brings pleasant conditions across the midlands, east and south, where thermometers will reach a comfortable 23 degrees. While most areas enjoy dry weather, western and northern … Read more
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has cooled expectations that the First Home Scheme will be extended to second-hand homes in the near term, citing concerns about potential price increases and emphasizing the need to prioritize new housing construction. The shared equity scheme currently allows first-time buyers to purchase newly built properties with government and bank assistance covering … Read more
IKEA is set to open its newest plan and order point in Waterford next week, marking its largest operation outside of Dublin. The new outlet will be located in the Tramore Road Business Park and represents a major expansion of the Swedish retailer’s presence in the southeast. This will be IKEA’s seventh plan and order … Read more
A new survey by the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland reveals that 60 per cent of US multinationals operating in the country intend to increase their employee numbers over the next year. An additional 32.5 per cent say they plan to maintain current staffing levels, signaling continued confidence in Ireland as a key base for … Read more