Education Minister Norma Foley has announced a new grant scheme to help primary schools improve student wellbeing. Schools in Cork, Carlow, and parts of Dublin will each receive €2,000 to spend on initiatives that support mental health and create a positive environment for students. This grant is part of a larger program called the Counselling … Read more
Ireland’s Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has announced a big change to protect people seeking pregnancy-related healthcare. Starting today, there are new “Safe Access Zones” around places that offer pregnancy services, including abortion. These zones stretch 100 meters from the entrances and exits of places like doctor’s offices, family planning clinics, and hospitals. Within these … Read more
In a major step towards addressing homelessness and healthcare inequality, Minister Colm Burke has announced €4.9 million in funding for a new community care facility in Dublin. The 100-bed center, located at Usher’s Island, aims to provide crucial health and addiction services to the city’s homeless population. During his visit to the facility, Minister Burke … Read more
A new Covid-19 variant is making waves across the world, with health officials on high alert. The XEC strain, first spotted in Germany, has now spread to 27 countries, including parts of Europe, Asia, and North America. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reports that this highly contagious variant is behind about one in 10 … Read more
Ireland is bracing for a spell of wet and mild weather that’s set to last through the weekend, with coastal areas facing an increased risk of flooding due to unusually high spring tides. Met Éireann warns that even without heavy rain or strong winds, the alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth is causing ocean … Read more
In a flurry of activity, the Irish government is scrambling to draft urgent legislation to bring digital asset and cryptocurrency firms under the umbrella of new EU money laundering and terrorism financing laws. Finance Minister Jack Chambers has been tasked with updating regulations before the EU-imposed deadline of December 30. According to The Irish Examiner, … Read more
Fintech firm Revolut has launched a new point-of-sale (POS) terminal in Ireland, designed to help its business customers accept in-person payments. The move is aimed at expanding Revolut’s footprint in the competitive market of payment solutions, where it will compete with established players like Square, Shopify, and SumUp. The new terminal is part of Revolut’s … Read more
In a move set to please traditionalists and those wary of digital payments, the Irish government is poised to ensure that cash remains a viable option for all state services. Finance Minister Jack Chambers will present the National Payment Strategy to Cabinet on Tuesday, mandating that all government departments and bodies must accept cash or … Read more
In a move to modernise its immigration services, the Department of Justice has announced that applicants nationwide can now renew their Irish Residence Permits (IRPs) online. “From today, immigration permissions that are due to expire from 4 November onwards can be renewed online using the ISD portal. This means that applicants across the country will … Read more
The Irish government has announced exciting plans to expand nature conservation efforts in Counties Kilkenny and Offaly. Minister of State for Nature Malcolm Noonan revealed the State’s intention to purchase land for a new nature reserve in Kilkenny and designate existing State lands in Offaly as a protected area for birds. Kilkenny’s New Green Gem … Read more
The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) is set to launch a major crackdown on landlords who are flying under the radar. According to The Journal, more than 1,500 landlords receiving Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) have failed to register their tenancies with the RTB, prompting swift action from the regulator. RTB Director Rosemary Steen is expected to … Read more
The energy crisis continues to tighten its grip on Irish households, with a staggering one in eight now behind on their electricity bills and nearly one in four struggling to pay for gas. According to the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), Irish families owe a whopping €119 million on electricity and €38 million on … Read more
Irish motorists are being warned of a new scam targeting unsuspecting parkers across the country. Dubbed “quishing,” this high-tech con involves fake QR codes placed on parking meters, potentially leading to drained bank accounts and stolen identities. Fingal County Council recently released a video showing two suspicious stickers on a parking meter in Malahide, Co … Read more
In a significant move to improve emergency medical services, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has revealed plans to invest €4 million in Ireland’s National Trauma Strategy as part of Budget 2025. This funding, set to double to €8 million in 2026, aims to revolutionize trauma care across the country. The investment will bring 90 new … Read more
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) is gearing up for a fight. Starting Monday, they’ll ask their members to vote on taking industrial action. Why? Because there aren’t enough nurses in Irish hospitals, and it’s hurting patients. The INMO says the problem is widespread. Cancer wards, children’s units, and end-of-life care are all feeling … Read more