Dublin – The Department of Transport in Ireland and Northern Ireland’s Department for Infrastructure have unveiled the Final Report of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review, setting out an ambitious vision for transforming the rail system across the island by 2050. Key highlights of the plan include: Increased Capacity: Upgrading single-track lines to double-track, with four-track … Read more
Ireland’s junior Housing Minister Alan Dillon has advocated for an increase in the rent tax credit in the forthcoming budget. “I believe the tax credit should be increased further in the forthcoming budger as a means to continue to support renters and parents of student renters,” Dillon was quoted as saying by breakingnews.ie. He also … Read more
Motorists are set to be hit with a second fuel price hike in three months, with the Irish government raising the rates of petrol and diesel from Thursday morning. While the price of petrol will increase by 4 cents per litre, the price of diesel will go up by 3 cents per litre due to … Read more
Paris – Daniel Wiffen made history by winning Ireland’s first-ever Olympic swimming gold in a thrilling 800 meters freestyle final. The 23-year-old world champion set a new Olympic record with a time of 7:38.19, becoming the first Irishman to win an Olympic swimming medal of any color. Wiffen’s twin brother cheered from the crowd as … Read more
Ireland’s Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, on Wednesday announced the approval of 168 additional primary schools for the Hot School Meals Programme. This expansion means nearly 2,200 primary schools across Ireland are now eligible to receive hot school meals. With the inclusion of the new schools, an additional 29,000 children will have access to … Read more
The Department of Foreign Affairs has stated that evacuating Irish citizens from Lebanon would be a “complex and difficult operation.” This comes amid concerns over the potential worsening of the security situation in the Middle Eastern country. Officials have emphasized that significant contingency planning has been carried out to prepare for any possible escalation. The … Read more
In an ambitious move to revolutionize Ireland’s transport infrastructure, a new €37 billion plan proposes to connect Dublin and Shannon airports directly to the rail network. This is part of the comprehensive All-Island Strategic Rail Review, which outlines 32 recommendations to enhance the rail system over the next 25 years. According to Irishexaminer, the proposed … Read more
Grants of up to €25,000 Available for Workplace Adaptations The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, has launched “Work and Access,” a groundbreaking employment programme designed to eliminate barriers for people with disabilities in the workplace. The launch event took place at the Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone, attended by representatives from the disability … Read more
A plan to extend the DART network to Maynooth in County Kildare and Meath has been approved by An Bord Pleanála, two years after Irish Rail sought its permission. The DART+ West project covers approximately 40 km, extending from Connolly Station and the proposed Spencer Dock station in north Dublin to Maynooth in Co Kildare … Read more
The Indian men’s hockey team continued its unbeaten run as they defeated Ireland 2-0 in their third Pool B match at the Paris 2024 Olympics at the Stade Yvesdu-Manoir on Tuesday. India captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a brace with two first-half goals. The 28-year-old has been in rich vein of form, scoring a total of … Read more
At least 93 persons died and over 125 people were injured after multiple landslides triggered by incessant rainfall hit the hilly Wayanad district in the southern Indian state of Kerala in the early hours of Tuesday, local media reported. According to figures released by the state government, 98 people have gone missing after landslides struck … Read more
If you planned a staycation this week, you’ve struck gold! Ireland is set for one of the best weeks of summer, with temperatures peaking at a delightful 25°C on Wednesday. While our neighbors in the UK brace for scorching heatwave conditions, we’ll bask in slightly milder but still warm weather. It’s the perfect time to … Read more
Driving instructors in Ireland have called for the introduction of “big changes” in learner driver training in view of rising number of road fatalities across the country. “With 110 lives taken already this year on Irish roads, huge changes need to be implemented to improve driver safety – and that starts with how learners are … Read more
In a surprising move, the Government’s new Defamation Bill will maintain the current one-year statute of limitations for filing defamation lawsuits, despite concerns that this period is too short. Critics argue that a one-year window does not give individuals enough time to recognize and respond to defamatory statements. According to Irishexaminer, The Defamation (Amendments) Bill, … Read more
An Clochán, a key town in Connemara, has officially launched its Gaeltacht Service Town Language Plan in County Galway today, 29 July 2024. Spearheaded by Forum Connemara, the plan features 36 measures to bolster the Irish language in the area. Minister of State Thomas Byrne praised the initiative, stating, “The language plan will allow the … Read more