The Irish Rail has announced significant changes in its new timetable aimed to enhance the convenience of passengers. As per the new timetable, which will come into effect from August 26, more intercity train services will be added for Galway, Waterford, Wexford, Cobh and Midleton. It also announced additional weekend trains on the Cork commuter … Read more
An Indian nurse in her sixties was killed in a road accident on Thursday afternoon in west Mayo. Lizy Saju, originally from southern state of Kerala, was pronounced dead at the scene following a collision between the vehicle she was traveling in and another on the N59 road between Newport and Mulranny at around 4.30 … Read more
The Irish women’s 4x400m relay team delivered an impressive performance at the Stade de France, securing a place in the Olympic final. The team, consisting of Sophie Becker, Phil Healy, Kelly McGrory, and Sharlene Mawdsley, finished third in their semi-final heat with a time of 3:25.05. Despite the absence of star sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke, who … Read more
In a drastic move, five hospitals have been forced to cancel patient treatments due to severe overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick (UHL). The decision has sparked outrage, with the Irish Hospital Consultants Association condemning the cancellations as “unbelievable” and “unnecessary,” leaving many patients feeling abandoned. According to Irishexaminer, the overcrowding crisis at UHL reached a … Read more
Gardaí have issued a strong warning to students about the rising threat of rental scams, as recent reports reveal that 12 individuals were defrauded of over €20,000 in just one month. The victims lost an average of €1,729 each, with one person losing a staggering €3,685. According to Irishexaminer, the majority of these scams were … Read more
Bus Éireann is grappling with a severe shortage of drivers, forcing the company to delay annual leave for its Cork drivers this summer to ensure existing services continue running. This shortage has sparked concerns that the upcoming expansion of Cork’s bus network, a major part of the BusConnects project, could be in jeopardy. According to … Read more
The annual inflation rate remained stable at 2.2 per cent in July, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). This rate is unchanged from June. Inflation, as measured by the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), which excludes mortgage interest costs, also held steady at 1.5 per cent year-on-year. As per … Read more
Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, has appealed to workers to avail of her department’s Treatment Benefit, a scheme intended to support workers access dental, eyesight and hearing treatments. Under the scheme, dental, optical, and aural services are provided to insured employees, the self-employed and retired people, who have the required number of qualifying PRSI … Read more
Taoiseach Simon Harris has announced that the upcoming Budget 2025 will include a new cost-of-living package, while acknowledging that people are grappling with financial strain despite falling inflation. Speaking at Government Buildings, Irish PM Harris said: “In relation to the Budget, yes, there will be a cost-of-living package this calendar year. I think it’s very … Read more
In a significant crackdown on illicit online activities, gardaí have seized cryptocurrency valued at approximately €6.5 million in Dublin. The operation, targeting darknet markets and money laundering, led to the arrest of three individuals. The seized digital assets include popular cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Monero. This marks one of the largest hauls in the … Read more
Last month saw record-breaking heat across the globe, marking July 2024 as the second hottest month ever recorded. The European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) reported that July 22 set a new record for the world’s hottest day, with July 23 coming in a close second. Both days surpassed the previous record set on … Read more
Minister Humphreys Announces Expansion of Child Benefit Program Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced a significant milestone in the Child Benefit program. Since May 1, 2024, Child Benefit has been extended to include 18-year-olds who are in full-time education or have a disability, benefitting nearly 60,000 young people across Ireland. This extension … Read more
Ireland’s Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has called for a significant increase in the renters tax credit to at least €1,000 a year for each tenant in the upcoming Budget 2025. Acknowleding the financial strain renters face in the country, O’Brien said the current €750 credit should be increased in October’s Budget. “I have been clear … Read more
Police in Northern Ireland have arrested six persons following a third night of disorder across Belfast on Tuesday, during which a number of racially-motivated hate crimes were reported, RTE reported. A young boy sustained minor facial injury after he was assaulted by up to ten youths in an incident being treated as a hate crime, … Read more
In a touching display of camaraderie, Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has penned a heartfelt message congratulating her friend and boxing champion Kellie Harrington on her recent triumph at the Paris Olympics. Harrington scripted history by becoming the first Irish female athlete to win gold at back-to-back Olympic Games, following her win over China’s Wenlu … Read more