The Irish Defence Forces are prepared to evacuate up to 40 Irish citizens from Lebanon if the situation there escalates. This operation would utilize the newly acquired Airbus C295 maritime surveillance planes, which have recently joined the Defence Forces’ fleet. The C295 planes, despite their limited range, are ready for the mission but would require … Read more
Ireland has officially joined the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, marking a significant step in managing migration and asylum processes in alignment with European standards. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee welcomed the European Commission’s confirmation of Ireland’s participation in seven key legislative measures of the Pact. Key Points of the New Legislation: Repeal of … Read more
Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD, has unveiled over €250,000 in funding for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) projects, benefiting twelve organisations across Ireland. The grants, ranging from €1,000 to €25,000, support various sustainability initiatives proposed for the 2024/2025 academic year under the 2nd National Strategy on ESD (ESD to 2030). Highlighted projects include school … Read more
Irish rowers Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy on Friday retained their Olympic gold title with an emphatic win in the final of the men’s lightweight double sculls at Paris 2024. The duo finished with a time of 6:10.99 to defend the title they won at Tokyo 2020 Games. This is the third time O’Donovan has … Read more
A man in his 40s has been arrested after he allegedly rammed a van into the gates of Government Buildings, the Customs House, and Áras an Uachtaráin (the home of the President) in separate incidents in the wee hours of Friday morning in Dublin. The man, in an inebriated state, was detained in Dublin city … Read more
Cork County Sees Significant Uptick in Vacant Property Refurbishment Grants Cork County is witnessing a remarkable increase in the approval of Vacant Property Refurbishment Grants. To date, 478 applications have been approved, with 76 of those approvals occurring in the second quarter of 2024 alone. According to Irishindependent, the grant, provided by the Department of … Read more
US chipmaker Intel has announced that it will cut more than 15 per cent of its workforce, which numbers over 100,000, in response to disappointing quarterly financial results. The company, which has 4,900 employees in Ireland, is expected to complete the majority of the redundancy process by the end of 2024. It has also charted … Read more
Emergency services have made significant progress in controlling a large fire at an industrial premises in Coolock, north Dublin. The blaze, which erupted at the Camfil air filtration systems factory in Clonshaugh Industrial Estate, sent a massive plume of smoke visible across the city and from Dublin Airport. Dublin Fire Brigade and Gardaí responded to … Read more
In a move to woo voters ahead of the upcoming elections, the government has unveiled a pre-election budget packed with benefits and changes. Workers can look forward to tax cuts, while pensioners will see an increase in their payments. Families are also set to benefit from a double child benefit payment, offering some financial relief. … Read more
Ireland’s response to the needs of International Protection (IP) applicants is in breach of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, the High Court has ruled. The judgment was delivered by Justice Barry O’Donnell following a case brought by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) against the State, concerning its obligations … Read more
Sinn Féin has pledged to deliver 50,000 affordable homes within five years if it comes into government. Under its Alternative Homes Plan, the party aims to make property ownership accessible for working people once again, RTE reported. The €13.2 billion proposal targets those who earn too much for social housing but cannot afford current market … Read more
In a move that will benefit thousands of families, Ireland has announced the extension of Parent’s Leave and Benefit scheme to 9 weeks, starting August 1. It essentially means that the number of weeks that parents can take time off work, with financial support from the State, increases from 7 weeks to 9 weeks. Parent’s … Read more
Met Éireann has forecast a warm and humid spell, with temperatures reaching up to 24 degrees. Today will see a mix of clouds, sunny spells, and showers, particularly in the west and northwest. Tonight will remain humid with temperatures between 14 to 17 degrees. Patchy rain and drizzle will spread eastwards, though eastern counties may … Read more
Replaces Mental Health Acts 2001–2022 and introduces regulation for community CAMHS The Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler, announced the publication of the Mental Health Bill 2024 today, marking a significant step forward in mental health legislation. Approved by the Government on July 24, the new Bill replaces the Mental Health Acts … Read more
Dublin – Minister for Finance, Jack Chambers T.D., has welcomed the publication of the Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024. The Bill aims to guarantee that cash remains readily available throughout Ireland, ensuring fair and transparent access for all. “Cash is essential for many people and businesses,” said Minister Chambers. “It remains … Read more