Cork’s skyline is about to change as plans for 350 new homes take shape in the city’s western suburbs. The Land Development Agency (LDA) is spearheading this exciting project, which promises to address the growing housing needs of Cork residents. In a significant move, the ESB has agreed to transfer a 2.7-hectare greenfield site to … Read more
Fast-food company McDonald’s has announced that it is planning to open over 200 new restaurants across Ireland and the UK over the next four years. The move, which will be the largest expansion programme by the fast-food chain in more than 20 years, will create approximately 24,000 jobs. The expansion is backed by a £1 … Read more
The employment rate in Ireland has risen by almost 3 per cent to over 74 per cent, with female participation reaching a record high, new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show. CSO data reveals that more than 2.7 million people between the age of 15 and 65 were in employment between April and … Read more
Heavy rains are expected to lash several counties in Ireland tonight with Met Eireann issuing a status yellow warning in view of Storm Lilian. The warning, which will be in effect from 10pm tonight until 4am tomorrow, has been issued for Clare, Galway, Roscommon, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly and Westmeath. According to the Irish Meteorological … Read more
Dunnes Stores, a popular Irish retailer, has issued an urgent recall for three types of baby sleepsuits due to a potential choking hazard. The recall affects nearly 10,000 items sold between May and August this year. The problem? The zip slider on these sleepsuits might detach, creating a small part that babies could swallow and … Read more
A summer storm is set to sweep across the southern half of Ireland, prompting Met Éireann to issue a weather warning for 11 counties. The alert will be in effect from midnight Thursday to 6am Friday, affecting all of Munster plus Kilkenny, Carlow, Laois, Wexford, and Wicklow. Residents in these areas should prepare for “unseasonably … Read more
A passenger with measles traveled on a bus from Dublin Airport to Tipperary last Saturday, prompting health officials to issue an alert. The HSE (Health Service Executive) is warning passengers who were on the JJ Kavanagh bus number 717 from Dublin Airport to Clonmel at 4pm on August 17 to be on high alert. Key … Read more
An application has been made to the High Court seeking an injunction to prevent a site in Coolock in north Dublin from being used to house international protection applicants, RTE reported. The site, a former Crown Paints warehouse, has been the focus of significant violence and unrest recently, with several incidents leading to injuries and … Read more
In a move to keep “childhood smartphone-free”, Ireland’s Education Minister Norma Foley said she is considering introducing a ban on mobile phones in secondary schools. The minister said the government has done a “huge body of work” around mobile phones and pointed out that studies suggest that mobile phones interrupt learning in a school environment. … Read more
Vhi has announced that its health insurance premiums will be increased by an average of 3.5 per cent from the beginning of October. This is the second time that the Vhi, Ireland’s largest health insurer, has hiked its premiums this year, following a 7 per cent increase in March, affecting a total of 1.2 million … Read more
In a significant move to ease the financial burden on families, the Irish government has launched a new scheme that will provide free schoolbooks and classroom resources to over 212,000 Junior Cycle students in post-primary schools across the country. The scheme, announced by Minister for Education Norma Foley TD and Minister for Special Education and … Read more
Two vacant buildings in South County Dublin erupted in flames this evening, prompting a swift response from emergency services. The Dublin Fire Brigade is currently tackling these separate incidents, showcasing their ability to handle multiple emergencies simultaneously. In Ballyboden, a significant blaze has drawn a large response, with five fire engines and a specialized turntable … Read more
Ireland’s Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has a bold vision: free contraception for every woman and girl aged 16 and up. Currently, the government provides free birth control to women between 17 and 35 years old. But Donnelly wants to expand this program even further. “For me, contraception should be for all women from 16 up, … Read more
The Irish government has hit the pause button on a controversial new tax, sparking a heated debate between political parties. The residential zoned land tax, aimed at encouraging housing development, has been temporarily shelved. According to Irish Examiner, Taoiseach Simon Harris explained the delay, saying, “We need to fix the rules to protect active farmers … Read more
Over 1,000 couples have been referred for publicly funded Assisted Human Reproduction (AHR) treatment in Ireland in less than 11 months, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said. Around 125 couples each month are being referred through the HSE’s regional fertility hubs for publicly funded AHR treatment provided in approved private clinics. There are a total … Read more