Ireland has unveiled a new national strategy aimed at transforming how the country produces, consumes and reuses materials, marking a significant shift towards a circular economy. The plan, titled Accelerating Action, was launched by Climate and Environment Minister Darragh O’Brien and Minister of State for the Circular Economy Alan Dillon. Minister O’Brien said every tonne … Read more
New figures released on 23 February 2026 by An Garda Síochána show a sharp change in the nature of crime across Ireland, with online and financial fraud rising dramatically while several traditional crimes decline. Fraud surges The most striking increase is in fraud offences, which have risen by 137% compared to last year. Online fraud … Read more
The Government has announced significant changes to its council-backed mortgage schemes, raising both property price caps and income limits in a move aimed at easing pressure in the housing market. Housing Minister James Browne confirmed that updates to the Local Authority Home Loan and the Local Authority Purchase and Renovation Loan will take effect in … Read more
Nimmi Joy (34), an Indian-origin nurse who worked at St. James’s Hospital, has passed away in India following months of medical treatment. Nimmi had been battling serious health complications and was recently diagnosed with lung fibrosis. Her condition gradually worsened, and she had been awaiting a lung transplant while in Ireland. As part of her … Read more
Induchudan K. K (55), an Indian-origin resident living in Dungarvan, County Waterford, has passed away following a heart attack. He suffered a cardiac arrest at his residence in the early hours of February 21 and died before reaching hospital. Induchudan had been working in Ireland as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME). Before moving to Ireland, … Read more
The international exhibition ‘Psychiatry: An Industry of Death’ will open in Dublin on February 21, with the launch event taking place at the The Gresham Hotel on O’Connell Street Upper. Following the opening, daily guided tours will run from February 22 to 27. Organisers say the exhibition examines the history of psychiatry, focusing on alleged … Read more
Laya Healthcare has announced a fresh increase in health insurance premiums, with prices set to rise by an average of 4.7% across 65 plans. The hike will mean an additional cost of around €80 per year for an adult policyholder, depending on the plan. When will the increase apply? The revised premiums will affect customers … Read more
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has told the Oireachtas Transport Committee that the national average waiting time for a driving test has fallen to 10.3 weeks, marking a significant improvement in recent months. RSA chief executive Sam Waide said the reduction was largely achieved through the recruitment of 45 new driving testers, helping to clear … Read more
Vertiv has announced plans to create around 200 new jobs in Ireland’s north-west region over the next six months, as part of a significant expansion of its operations. The technology manufacturer said the recruitment drive is being driven by growing global demand for its products, which support critical digital infrastructure including data centres and communication … Read more
Apple will open its first permanent office in Dublin later this year, creating space for up to 300 employees as the company expands its Irish operations. The new office will be located at Park Place in Dublin 2, close to the Iveagh Gardens. Staff are expected to begin moving into the city-centre premises later this … Read more
In a significant boost for Indian travellers and students, French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that Indian passport holders will no longer require an Airport Transit Visa (ATV) when passing through French airports. The decision is expected to make travel to Europe, the UK and the US smoother and potentially cheaper for lakhs of Indian … Read more
The body of Subin Stephen (48), who passed away in Lucan earlier this week, will lie in repose today (Thursday) at Cunningham Funeral Home in Celbridge. Friends, colleagues and members of the Indian-origin community in Dublin will be able to pay their last respects between 4pm and 6pm. Subin, who worked as a physiotherapist with … Read more
Ireland’s inflation rate held broadly steady at 2.7% in the year to January, easing slightly from the previous month, according to the latest Consumer Price Index figures from the Central Statistics Office. While the overall rate of price growth has stabilised, several everyday essentials continue to rise faster than the headline figure. Education services recorded … Read more
County councils along Ireland’s east coast have issued public safety warnings after the highly poisonous plant hemlock water dropwort, often known as “dead man’s fingers”, was found washed up on several beaches. The toxic plant has recently been reported on beaches in Co Meath, Co Wicklow and Dublin. Sightings have been confirmed at Bettystown and … Read more
Ireland has stepped up efforts to secure direct air connectivity with India, as Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers held talks with senior executives from Air India and IndiGo during an official visit to India. The meetings took place as part of a broader EU–India trade mission. Minister Chambers said direct flights between the two … Read more