In a major move to improve road safety, Ireland is set to roll out up to 100 new speed cameras across the country in 2025. This initiative is part of the recently announced Budget 2025, which allocates €9 million to An Garda Síochána for enhancing traffic law enforcement. The funding represents a significant 20% increase … Read more
In a move to boost child health, the HSE has announced that babies born from October 1, 2024, will receive the chickenpox vaccine as part of their routine immunizations. This new addition to the childhood vaccination program aims to protect infants from the potentially serious complications of chickenpox. Dr Chantal Migone from the HSE National … Read more
A mini earthquake gently rocked the shores of Donegal in the wee hours of yesterday morning, reminding us that the Emerald Isle isn’t always as steady as we might think. The pint-sized quake, measuring a mere 0.9 on the Richter scale, was detected off Culdaff Bay near the Inishowen Peninsula at about 1:18 am. While … Read more
The Irish government’s decision to spend €9 million on locking away students’ phones during school hours has sparked outrage among teachers. The funding, announced in the recent Budget, aims to create “smartphone-free” secondary schools across the country. According to The Journal, schools will have the option to buy magnetic pouches or electronic lockers to store … Read more
In a move to strengthen Ireland’s global presence, the government has announced a significant increase in foreign aid spending for 2025. Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, revealed that the Irish Aid budget will rise to €810 million, marking a 4.5% increase from the previous year. This boost in funding will support various … Read more
In a move set to delight families across the country, the government has announced a significant expansion of free public transport access in Budget 2025. The new measures aim to make travel more affordable and accessible for both young children and seniors. According to The Journal, children aged five to eight will now enjoy free … Read more
Ireland’s Finance Minister Jack Chambers Tuesday unveiled a €10.5 billion budget for 2025, including a €2.2 billion cost of living package in a bid to support low and middle-income earners. Here are the key highlights of Chambers’ budget speech presented in Dáil Éireann: Income Tax — Chambers has raised the income tax standard rate threshold … Read more
Ireland’s Finance Minister Jack Chambers on Tuesday unveiled a €10.5 billion budget for 2025, including a €3 billion earmarked for infrastructure and €2.2 billion cost of living package in a bid to support low and middle income earners. The €3 billion for infrastructure spending “will help build on current progress, eliminating key infrastructural bottlenecks more … Read more
Irish troops serving as peacekeepers in Lebanon remain unharmed as tensions escalate in the region, according to a statement from the Defence Forces. The reassurance comes in the wake of Israel’s ground invasion launched on Monday night, which has sparked intense fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. The conflict has raised concerns about the safety … Read more
House prices in Ireland have seen a significant jump, rising by 6.2% in the year leading up to September 2024, according to the latest Daft.ie House Price Report. The surge is even more pronounced when looking at the short-term trend, with prices climbing 3.1% in just the three months from June to September. The average … Read more
The Irish government is set to unwrap a hefty €2 billion cost of living package in the upcoming Budget 2025, according to sources close to the negotiations. This financial gift to the nation includes a series of once-off payments aimed at easing the burden on households before and after the festive season. Families can look … Read more
In a move to combat rising concerns over knife-related offenses, Ireland has officially increased penalties for selling and carrying knives starting today. Justice Minister Helen McEntee signed a commencement order that puts these stricter measures into effect immediately. Under the new law, maximum jail terms for several knife and offensive weapons offenses have been raised. … Read more
The hunt is on for a new leader to oversee Ireland’s higher education sector. Minister Patrick O’Donovan has put out the call for a fresh face to chair the Higher Education Authority (HEA), the body responsible for keeping tabs on universities and colleges across the country. This four-year role comes with some hefty responsibilities. The … Read more
Ireland’s great outdoors is about to get even greater. Minister Heather Humphreys has announced a whopping €1 million investment to spruce up and promote 517 walking trails across the country. The funding will be spread among 203 community groups, with grants ranging from €1,500 to €35,000. These local heroes will use the money to upgrade … Read more
Ireland’s sugar tax on soft drinks is showing promising results, according to a new government report. Introduced in 2018, the tax aims to combat obesity by encouraging people to consume less sugar and pushing manufacturers to make healthier drinks. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly shared some eye-opening figures: In 2010, the average person consumed about 6 … Read more