Uber drivers stage second strike in Ireland over fixed-fare controversy

Uber drivers stage second strike in Ireland over fixed-fare controversy

Protest planned for Thursday in Dublin as drivers warn of financial losses Uber taxi drivers in Ireland are striking again in opposition to the company’s new fixed-fare pricing model, with a major protest scheduled for Thursday afternoon in Dublin. Organizers announced the demonstration will begin at 4:30pm on Thursday, apologizing to passengers for any inconvenience … Read more

Two killed in Meath multi-vehicle collision as Indian-origin driver fights for life

Two killed in Meath multi-vehicle collision as Indian-origin driver fights for life

Several injured including members of Indian community in early morning crash Two people were killed and several others injured, including members of the Indian community, in a collision involving a bus, lorry and car on the R132 near Gormanstown early this morning. The drivers of both the bus and lorry died at the scene of … Read more

Syro-Malabar Church establishes property company to expand community facilities in Ireland

Syro-Malabar Church establishes property company to expand community facilities in Ireland

New structure aims to provide transparent system for serving growing Indian community The Syro-Malabar Church in Ireland has established a new property company to better serve the community and provide expanded facilities, church officials have announced in an explanatory statement. The decision to register all existing church systems under a single company comes as the … Read more

Government to launch community engagement programme to counter anti-immigration sentiment

Government to launch community engagement programme to counter anti-immigration sentiment

Nationwide initiative aims to improve communication on migration and reduce tensions The government is planning to strengthen and expand community engagement to counter anti-immigration trends through a new initiative that will be launched as part of the National Migrant and Integration Strategy next year. The Department of Justice will lead the implementation of the ‘Community … Read more

AIC Dublin organizes badminton tournament in memory of Comrade Jain Paulose Puramatham

AIC Dublin organizes badminton tournament in memory of Comrade Jain Paulose Puramatham

Registration open until November 24 for men’s doubles competition The Association of Indian Communists (AIC) Dublin Branch, the international arm of the CPI(M), is organizing a badminton tournament in memory of Comrade Jain Paulose Puramatham, who played a significant role in strengthening the leftist movement in Ireland. The men’s doubles tournament, which will feature cash … Read more

Government maintains €1,800 solar panel grant through 2026

Government maintains €1,800 solar panel grant through 2026

Decision hailed as boost for renewable energy transition and household budgets The Irish government has confirmed that the state grant for installing solar photovoltaic panels on residential rooftops will remain at €1,800 throughout 2026, reversing expectations that subsidies would be gradually reduced. The announcement by the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment represents a … Read more

SIPTU demands wage and accommodation guarantees for MetroLink foreign workers

Union calls for Olympic Village-style complex to house 8,000 international construction staff SIPTU, Ireland’s largest trade union, is calling for a comprehensive system to guarantee wages and accommodation for the 8,000 foreign workers expected to arrive in Ireland for the construction of the MetroLink project. The demand comes after Transport Infrastructure Ireland’s MetroLink Program Director … Read more

Met Éireann issues rain and wind warnings across multiple counties after cold snap

Met Éireann issues rain and wind warnings across multiple counties after cold snap

Flood risk and strong winds to follow Arctic conditions Ireland is set to face heavy rain and strong winds following the recent cold spell, with Met Éireann issuing yellow weather warnings across multiple counties. Yellow Rain Warning A yellow rain warning has been issued for Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo, effective from 9pm tonight until … Read more

Irish exports surge by over €6.2 billion driven by pharmaceutical sector

Irish exports surge by over €6.2 billion driven by pharmaceutical sector

Medical and pharmaceutical products account for 65% of export growth Ireland’s exports soared by more than €6.2 billion in September, representing a 28 percent increase to €28.5 billion, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. The dramatic growth was overwhelmingly driven by the medical and pharmaceutical sector, which accounted for more than … Read more

Donegal records lowest house prices in Ireland as national property costs rise 7.6%

Donegal records lowest house prices in Ireland as national property costs rise 7.6%

House prices in Ireland increased by 7.6 percent in the year to September, with Donegal remaining the most affordable county while Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown commands the highest prices, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The annual increase represents a slight acceleration from the 7.5 percent rise recorded in the year to August, … Read more

Major cabinet reshuffle as Paschal Donohoe departs for World Bank position

Major cabinet reshuffle as Paschal Donohoe departs for World Bank position

Simon Harris to become Finance Minister in sweeping government reorganization Ireland is undergoing a significant cabinet reshuffle following the resignation of Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe, who is leaving to take up a senior position at the World Bank. Tánaiste and Foreign Minister Simon Harris will replace Donohoe as Finance Minister while retaining his role as … Read more

Met Éireann issues yellow ice warning for 10 counties as temperatures plunge to minus three

Met Éireann issues yellow ice warning for 10 counties as temperatures plunge to minus three

Met Éireann has issued a yellow ice warning for 10 counties across Ireland as the country braces for severe cold conditions ahead of winter’s arrival. The warning is in effect for Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wicklow and Tipperary from 11pm tonight (Thursday, November 20) until 8am tomorrow morning (Friday, November 21). … Read more

Ireland spends €30 million on Foreign Affairs staff allowances over 18 months

Ireland spends €30 million on Foreign Affairs staff allowances over 18 months

Ireland has paid approximately €30 million in allowances to Foreign Affairs employees over an 18-month period, with figures showing a significant increase in spending compared to previous years. A total of €19.1 million was spent on allowances in 2024, representing a substantial rise from the previous year. An additional €10 million was required beyond initial … Read more

Ireland establishes special Garda unit to protect Indian community amid rising attacks

Ireland establishes special Garda unit to protect Indian community amid rising attacks

Ireland stands firmly with India in combating terrorism and has established special Garda units to protect and support the Indian community following a surge in attacks on Indian nationals, Irish Ambassador to India Kevin Kelly has announced. Speaking in New Delhi, Ambassador Kelly strongly condemned recent assaults on Indian citizens in Ireland, stating that “terrorism … Read more