A new streaming platform showcasing Irish films and documentaries has launched, featuring work from acclaimed actors Barry Keoghan and Ruth Negga, with ambitions to bring local content to a global audience. Eiretainment.com, created by Dublin director and producer Simon Maguire, aims to provide a dedicated space for independent Irish filmmakers while offering viewers access to … Read more
Ireland is living in the Stone Age when it comes to providing suitable housing options for older people, according to the head of Home and Community Care Ireland (HCCI). Speaking at the HCCI annual conference in Dungarvan, CEO Joseph Musgrave revealed that bureaucratic hurdles and policy gaps are blocking the development of much-needed retirement villages … Read more
The Dail has cleared the Criminal Justice (Hate Offences) Bill that will provide for increased prison sentences for crimes motivated by hatred. The bill, which was also passed by the Seanad last week, will now go to the President to be signed into law. The legislation will ensure that assault aggravated by hatred, or damage … Read more
The number of homes built in Ireland so far this year is slightly below last year’s figures, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Between January and September 2024, a total of 21,634 houses and apartments were completed, compared to 22,325 during the same period in 2023. These figures align with forecasts from the Economic … Read more
Ireland’s data watchdog has hit LinkedIn with a massive €310 million fine for how it handled users’ personal information for advertising purposes, one of the largest privacy fines issued in Ireland to date. The Data Protection Commission (DPC) found that LinkedIn Ireland broke privacy laws in how it processed user data for behavioral analysis and … Read more
Minister of State Malcolm Noonan has unveiled the 2025 Farm Plan Scheme, offering landowners new ways to restore nature on their property, including an innovative “Actions for Nature” option for faster environmental improvements. The expanded scheme, which aims to add 200 new participants to its current roster of 327 active farm plans, will accept applications … Read more
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has announced that toll rates for several motorways and the Dublin Port Tunnel will increase from 2025. A 10-cent increase will be applicable on the M50 to cars, buses, coaches, and light goods vehicles without a registered tag or video account. However, vehicles with these accounts will not face any increase. … Read more
Finance Minister Jack Chambers has supported a recommendation from his department to reduce the tax rate on certain investment funds from 41 per cent to 33 per cent. The proposal follows a review by civil servants who suggested that lowering the levy would simplify the tax system and encourage more people to invest in funds. … Read more
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and Minister of State Pippa Hackett have announced funding for four groundbreaking farming projects aimed at improving animal welfare and boosting women’s participation in agriculture. The European Innovation Partnership (EIP) projects, worth over €2.2 million combined, will tackle pressing challenges in Irish farming, including a pioneering initiative to help women … Read more
Ireland’s competition watchdog has launched a probe into Dublin Port Company, investigating potential anti-competitive practices at the country’s busiest port. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is looking into suspected breaches of competition law, specifically focusing on how Dublin Port provides crucial infrastructure and towage services – the essential operations that help guide vessels … Read more
A dangerous new banking scam is making rounds across Ireland, with victims losing up to €8,000 to clever fraudsters who pose as bank officials, banking authorities warned today. The scam starts with a simple text message claiming to be from your bank about a new direct debit on your account. But here’s the catch – … Read more
Ireland saw its overall greenhouse gas emissions fall by 2.2 per cent during the first three months of 2024 in comparison to the same period last year, according to a report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As per the EPA’s quarterly emission data, the largest sectoral decrease was observed in the Electricity generation sector, … Read more
Transport Minister Eamon Ryan is set to seek cabinet approval today for a new Luas line extension to Finglas, which could be operational by 2031. The proposed expansion would see the Green Luas line extended from its current endpoint at Broombridge, covering nearly 4 kilometers and serving a population of around 60,000 people along the … Read more
According to The Irish Examiner, young Irish people feel increasingly abandoned by government policies that fail to address their mounting struggles with housing and living costs, a revealing new poll has found. The National Youth Council’s latest survey paints a stark picture of the growing divide between political actions and the harsh realities facing Ireland’s … Read more
According to The Irish Examiner, Irish children stuck in lengthy queues for spinal surgery will soon have the option to receive treatment abroad, thanks to a new healthcare initiative launching in 2025. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is set to present the groundbreaking plan to Cabinet, which will enable children who have been waiting longer than … Read more