Irish websites offer instant loans; Dublin man lost €680 in the name of security deposit

The Garda National Economic Crime Bureau is alerting the public to an ongoing Advance Fee Fraud related to websites offering unsecured loans to financially vulnerable people as we enter the Christmas period. A number of websites offering un-secured loans are targeting financially vulnerable persons who have difficulty accessing loans from established financial institutions in a … Read more

Gardai seize dogs, cats, parrots, a snake and a scorpion in Tallaght

As part of a multiagency operation, Tallaght Gardaí with the assistance of the Dog Warden from South Dublin County Council and the DSPCA, have seized a variety of animals following searches of two apartments in Citywest, Co. Dublin, 1st December 2021. Over the course of the search Gardaí recovered 38 dogs/puppies and other animals which … Read more

A number of Covid restrictions return in Ireland; Minister confirms PUP reintroduction

Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys has confirmed reintroduction of Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) following the latest implementation of Covid restrictions in Ireland. Taoiseach Micheál Martin had yesterday announced more strict measures such as closing of night clubs in order to prevent further spread of Covid in the society. “I know many workers will be … Read more

Renewed appeal for Mayo woman Sandra Collins who is missing since 2000

Gardaí have renewed an appeal for information of missing woman Sandra Collins. The renewed appeal comes on the eve of the 21st anniversary of Sandra’s disappearance. Sandra was last seen on the night of Monday December 4th, 2000 at approximately 11pm, at the Country Kitchen premises on George’s Street, Killala in Co Mayo. She was … Read more

Huge job opportunities is HSE and Dublin Airport; Positions include Porter and Airport Search Unit

The Health Service Executive and Dublin Airport Authority are calling suitable candidates to apply for permanent job openings. Applications are open now and read the derails below. Porter in HSE Key Responsibilities One or more of the following duties may be assigned to the employee and may be in any department of the service: Chart … Read more

Boots Ireland recalls a number of products due to the presence of pesticide in them

Boots Ireland is recalling batches of the below food supplements due to the presence of 2-chloroethanol, which is a recognised reaction product of ethylene oxide. Ethylene oxide is a pesticide that is not permitted for use in foods sold in the EU, but is approved for use by other countries outside the EU. Although the … Read more

Undocumented migrants will get legal status in Ireland; Justice Dept. announces once-in-a-generation plan

The Government has approved a scheme to regularise thousands of undocumented migrants and their families who are living in Ireland. According to a report by RTE News, the Department of Justice said it will enable eligible applicants to remain and reside in the State and regularise their residency status. The process will be based on … Read more

Happy Christmas! All social welfare payments including PUP will be paid from next week

The social welfare payments will be paid from next week ahead of Christmas, the Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has confirmed. It will cost €1.4 million this time and most of the recipients will get the amount before Christmas. The payments for pensioners, people with disabilities, carers, lone parents and people who are long-term unemployed … Read more

Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme reduced to €203 per week; Criticism rises

The Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) has been cut from €350 to a maximum of €203 per week. The new rate has come into effect on Wednesday. The government introduced EWSS to help staff in businesses which suffer losses due to the pandemic restrictions. As many of the restrictions lifted, the government had said that … Read more