Dublin: The Irish government is expanding the Small Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (SRESS) to allow farms, businesses, and community groups to produce and sell electricity. This initiative supports Ireland’s solar energy strategy, aiming for 5 gigawatts of solar power by 2025 and 8 gigawatts by 2030. Currently, the country has less than 1 gigawatt of … Read more
Dublin: Following a Supreme Court ruling, the Irish government is reassessing the employment status of delivery drivers, with the Revenue releasing new guidance on the matter. In October 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that delivery drivers should be considered employees rather than independent contractors. In response, the Revenue has published a Tax and Duty Manual … Read more
Revolut has introduced a new savings account for Irish customers with interest rates ranging from 2% to 3.49%. This move comes as Ireland struggles with some of the lowest interest rates in Europe. According to Joe Heneghan, Revolut’s head of Europe, this initiative aims to provide better options for Irish savers. Revolut, known for its … Read more
Dublin: Israel has reacted strongly to Ireland’s official recognition of Palestine, announcing the recall of its ambassador from Ireland. Foreign Affairs Minister Israel Katz confirmed this decision, also recalling the ambassador from Norway, which made a similar move. Israeli ambassador Dana Ehrlich criticized Ireland’s decision, calling it a gift to terrorism and accusing Ireland of … Read more
Dublin: The Nandini dairy brand, part of the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), is sponsoring the Ireland cricket team for their opening match against India in the T20 World Cup. This marks Nandini’s first venture into cricket sponsorship. The sponsorship aims to promote the Nandini brand globally. Ireland will play five group stage matches, starting with … Read more
A recent study has found that man-made climate change has led to increased flooding in Ireland since October 2023. The research revealed that rainfall was 20% more intense due to climate change, making the past eight months’ rain an event expected only once every five years. If global temperatures rise by two degrees above pre-industrial … Read more
Ireland has identified two new variants of Covid-19, named KP.1.1 and KP.2, within the Omicron category. As of May 21, the Health Service Executive (HSE) reports that 23 individuals have been infected with these new strains. Early indications suggest that these variants might spread more rapidly than previous ones. Viruses naturally mutate over time, leading … Read more
Ireland has officially recognized Palestine as an independent state. The announcement was made today by Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris at a press conference, where he was joined by Green Party leader Eamonn Ryan and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin. Harris emphasized the importance of this historic day for both Ireland and Palestine, asserting that … Read more
Dublin: The Lucan Confident Cricketers Championship Cricket Tournament is set to take place on May 25th and 26th at Corca Park Cricket Ground in Dublin. This year’s Champions Trophy is notable for its ambitious goal of assembling the maximum number of cricket teams from across Ireland. The tournament, featuring 24 teams, promises thrilling competition and … Read more
The Cork Unit of Migrant Nurses Ireland was officially formed on Sunday, 19th May, at Brew Columbanas Hall near Cork University Hospital, attracting a large turnout of members. The unit was inaugurated by the National Convener, Varghese Joy, with Melba Whitson presiding over the meeting. Key speakers included Catherine Courtney, the Cork Regional Industrial Relations … Read more
Dublin: The upcoming local elections on June 7 are notable for the increased representation of immigrant candidates, particularly women. According to the Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI), over 100 candidates from migrant backgrounds are running, with 55% of them being women. This marks a significant increase from 2019, when only 56 immigrants contested, 45% of … Read more
Irish airline Ryanair has announced record profits for the past year, with earnings rising 34% to 1.92 billion euros. The company attributed this success to a 9% increase in passenger numbers, reaching 183.7 million in the 2024 financial year. Ryanair, led by CEO Michael O’Leary, remains Europe’s largest airline by passenger count. The airline has … Read more
Bank of Ireland has reported a significant 32% increase in online shopping fraud over the past year. According to Nicola Sadlier, Head of Fraud at the bank, most scams occur through advertisements on social media offering goods at low prices. Once payment is made, typically via direct bank transfers, the fraudulent sellers disappear without delivering … Read more
A new survey conducted to mark International Tea Day has shed light on the tea-drinking habits of people in the Republic of Ireland. On average, an Irish person enjoys three cups of tea daily. The research, carried out by casino.co.uk, found that a whopping 94% of respondents follow the same routine when making tea: tea … Read more
The AMC team emerged as champions in the Pankalees Cricket Tournament held on May 18 at Corkagh Park Cricket Ground. They secured a thrilling victory against the formidable LCC team by 24 runs in the final match. Sponsored by Sheela Palace Restaurant, the winners received a trophy and a cash prize of €501. The runners-up, … Read more