The social media company Facebook.Inc has changed its name to Meta. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the name change at the company’s virtual-augmented reality conference yesterday. Speculations about the name change have been in the air since last week and there were reports that the name would be related to the word ‘Horizon.’ But the new … Read more
Aer Lingus has announced that it will resume transatlantic flights from Shannon Airport to New York and Boston next year. The services will recommence from March 27, 2022 and the move is expected to be a big tourism and employment booster to the area. Aer Lingus has also announced that they will continue their service … Read more
Gardaí have confirmed they have commenced investigations into an alleged assault which they believe may have been caused by a drug administered by a needle prick. According to a report by the Irish Examiner, Gardaí have now confirmed one investigation into an alleged assault, where a female became disorientated possibly caused by a drug administered … Read more
A woman is in a serious condition in hospital after struck a by a Luas tram in Dublin. The incident happened at Steeven’s Lane on Thursday afternoon. The woman in her 40s was walking the road and suddenly got struck by a tram on the red line. Gardaí responded to reports of the collision at … Read more
The Revenue Department has urged homeowners in Ireland to submit their Local Property Tax return by November 7 this year. The return must be after valuation. The return will be considered for tax payment in 2022. The revenue raised by the tax is used to fund services such as: public parks, libraries, open spaces and … Read more
Minister of State Damien English has announced new changes to the employment permit system in Ireland which will greatly benefit people outside of European Economic Area (EEA). The changes include social workers eligible to apply for Critical Skills Employment Permit and construction sector workers now eligible for General Employment Permit. The new announcements are with … Read more
Changes to the employment permits system for workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA), following a comprehensive review by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. The main changes include: Construction sector jobs now eligible for a General Employment Permit Quota to be removed for HGV driver work permits 350 General Employment Permits for … Read more
Dublin has been named the seventh best city to visit in the world in 2022 by Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2022 full list will be published today where names of best countries, cities and regions will be revealed. Auckland in New Zealand ranked as the top city to visit in 2022 followed … Read more
Electric car company Tesla Motors becomes the first car maker in the world to be valued a market capitalisation of $1 trillion. With the latest deal worth $4.2 billion from car rental company Hertz, Tesla’s market capitalization crossed $1 trillion mark this week. Tesla is the fifth US Company to join the trillion dollar club. … Read more
Vaccines do not stop virus spread in the society as we expected before, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tony Holohan revealed. The Covid vaccines helped to reduce hospital admissions and deaths, but they are not enough to stop virus spread among people, Dr. Holohan said at the briefing of National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) on … Read more
The supermarket chain Lidle will invest €11 million in their new store to be built in Dublin. The store to be built in Clonshaugh in Dublin 11 area has been granted with permission from An Bord Pleanála, the company said. 80 jobs will be created during the construction phase and recruitment of 35 permanent staff … Read more
Gardaí have seized suspected cannabis plants and cannabis herb worth €150,000 Co Monaghan, on Monday. The search was part of the ongoing ‘Operation Tara’ where the officers from Carrickmacross Garda Station searched a house in Carrickmacross at 9pm last day. A man in his late 20s was arrested at the scene and is being detained … Read more
Facebook’s profit in three months to September recorded $9 billion (€7.7 billion) despite the emergence of controversies related to safety and privacy. The company is facing scrutiny over its policies in the US and many countries and whistle-blowers have come forward against the company alleging Facebook encourage extremism and act against communal safety. But the … Read more
Amid the housing crisis in Ireland, a new list prepared by the UK website money.co.uk creates fury among common people. In the list of countries, Ireland ranks number 10 globally for the highest proportion of vacant homes. According to a report by The Irish Times, the list was prepared after analysing the Organisation for Economic … Read more
A young woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a hit-and-run incident on Sunday. The accident occurred on Priorswood Road in Dublin 17 at 11.15pm while the woman was walking on the road. A motor-bike hit her and fled the scene without attending the victim. The woman is currently being treated at … Read more