Ireland has announced the provision of relief supplies to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada following the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl. The Tánaiste, Micheál Martin TD, and Minister of State for International Development, Seán Fleming TD, revealed that the supplies include tarpaulins, shelter kits, hygiene kits, water jerry cans, large water tanks, electricity … Read more
Ireland will receive more than €112 million in funding from the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility for Transport (CEF Transport) to enhance its transport infrastructure. The funding will support two major projects in Dublin and Cork, as well as three multi-country projects involving Irish partners. Dublin Port Project Dublin Port Company, handling over 50% of Ireland’s … Read more
There are growing calls for a free bus service to be trialed across Cork, following the revelation that it could cost at least €8 million to run. Despite a chronic shortage of bus drivers and ongoing complaints about the reliability of the current bus service, many have been advocating for this initiative in recent months. … Read more
Residential property prices across Ireland increased by 8.2 per cent in the 12 months to May this year, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office. CSO data found that property prices in Dublin rose by 8.6 per cent, while rates outside the capital city went up by 7.8 per cent. This was the ninth … Read more
Aer Lingus returned to a full service on Wednesday, a week after the suspension of the industrial action called by its pilots over a pay dispute. The work-to-rule action, which began on June 26, saw the cancellation of 610 flights impacting over 80,000 passengers. Due to the strike, Aer Lingus had cancelled flights up until … Read more
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued a recall notice for certain Johnston Mooney & O’Brien products due to the possible presence of metal pieces. The affected products are sold under various brand names, including Brennans, Bundys, Dunnes Stores, Aldi, Lidl, Supermac’s, Burger King, and Kepak. In the recall notice, consumers have been advised … Read more
Gardaí were called to Coolock to manage a second night of protests that turned violent over plans to house international protection applicants in the area. The Public Order Unit was deployed to handle the situation. More than 200 protesters gathered, expressing their opposition to the proposed housing. The demonstration escalated with black smoke bombs and … Read more
Ireland is planning to introduce a reduced speed limit of 60 kilometre per hour on local roads by November, RTE reported citing the Minister of State at the Department of Transport. The move is aimed at addressing a spike in accidents and fatalities on Irish roads. A total of 105 people have lost their lives … Read more
Simon Harris reaches a milestone today, marking his 100th day as Taoiseach. His tenure already eclipses the 13 days in office experienced by the UK’s Keir Starmer. Despite Harris being a familiar face in Irish politics for nearly 15 years and a key figure during the Covid-19 crisis, it’s easy to overlook that his time … Read more
The Government has approved the drafting of two new bills aimed at improving road safety and modernizing the vehicle tax system. Roads Bill 2024: This bill will allow local authorities to access road collision data from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána (AGS). The goal is to identify and invest in areas … Read more
Throwing a light on Ireland’s overstretched public health service, latest data has revealed that a significant number of patients are waiting for beds in hospitals across the country. According to the latest figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) Trolley Watch, a total of 459 patients are currently waiting for beds in hospitals. … Read more
Taoiseach Simon Harris on Tuesday condemned the attack on Gardai in north Dublin’s Coolock, where anti-immigration demonstrators were involved in violent clashes with members of the police force at a site earmarked for the accomodation of asylum seekers. Harris also dismissed the idea that the disturbance was caused by a lack of engagement on the … Read more
A tragic accident occurred on Monday at 5:50pm on the N80 in Ballintrane, Co Carlow, resulting in the death of a woman in her 30s and serious injuries to two men. The collision, involving a car and a van, happened near the Fighting Cocks restaurant and pub. The woman, who was driving the car, was … Read more
New research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has revealed that long-term exposure to air pollution significantly raises the risk of depression and anxiety in older people. The study highlights that higher-than-average levels of certain air pollutants are particularly harmful to mental health. The research focused on older adults and found a clear … Read more
Dublin Airport has issued a warning to travelers, especially those with young children, about certain items that are not allowed in hand luggage. As the busy summer season saw 3.2 million passengers in June, security checks are stricter, and long queues form quickly. The airport highlighted that toy guns and hurls are among the items … Read more