Ireland has begun the first phase of a long-planned traffic camera rollout, aimed at detecting violations such as speeding, red-light breaches and bus-lane misuse, officials have confirmed. The project is being delivered under the National Safety Camera Strategy. As part of a pilot phase, red-light cameras and traffic monitoring systems are now operational at selected … Read more
Ireland may be heading towards a formal ban on social media use for children under 16, as the government signals tougher enforcement and possible new measures. Tánaiste Simon Harris has said the “age of self-regulation is over”, calling for strict enforcement of Ireland’s Age of Digital Consent laws. Speaking in a television interview, Harris said … Read more
Former Dublin mayor Hazel Chu has been elected deputy leader of the Green Party, following an internal party vote. The position became vacant after the resignation of Róisín Garvey last October. Garvey is understood to have stepped away from the role and the party earlier. Voting for the deputy leadership opened on Monday and concluded … Read more
Amazon is set to cut jobs again, with reports suggesting around 300 positions in Ireland could be affected as part of a fresh round of global staff reductions. While the figure has not yet been officially confirmed by the company, it follows Amazon’s announcement that it will cut 16,000 jobs worldwide, adding to a previously … Read more
Met Éireann has warned that heavy rain will continue across Ireland, with Status Yellow rain warnings issued for six counties. The warning will come into effect from midnight tonight and remain in place until tomorrow morning. Forecasters say further spells of heavy rain could lead to localised flooding, especially in areas already saturated after recent … Read more
An Garda Síochána have seized drugs worth an estimated €100,000 and arrested three people following raids on two homes in Sligo. The operation was carried out on Monday, when Gardaí searched two residential properties in Sligo town. During the raids, officers recovered quantities of cocaine and cannabis, which have now been taken for forensic examination. … Read more
VHI has confirmed another rise in health insurance premiums, marking the third increase in twelve months. From March 1, prices will increase by an average of 3% across plans. According to health insurance expert Dermot Goode, the latest hike could add €35 to €160 per year to adult policies, while family mid-level and higher plans … Read more
The Irish Government has announced a major new grant scheme aimed at improving home energy efficiency and cutting heating costs. From March 2, 2026, homeowners will be able to apply for up to €4,000 to replace old windows and doors. What’s changed? Until now, grants for windows and doors were only available through the costly … Read more
Storm Chandra and days of heavy rain have caused major disruption across Ireland, with flooding, power cuts and transport chaos affecting thousands. Although a Status Yellow wind warning was in place nationwide, the scale of flooding, particularly in Dublin, caught many residents off guard. At the height of the storm, around 20,000 homes and businesses … Read more
Ireland has deported 33 people convicted of serious offences, as part of a strengthened approach to immigration enforcement. The deportations were carried out by the Garda National Immigration Bureau. Authorities confirmed that 31 men and two women were removed from the country on a special charter flight on Sunday and returned to their home countries, … Read more
Around 15,500 homes, farms and businesses remain without electricity across Ireland after Storm Chandra made landfall overnight, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and widespread flooding. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for the entire country, in place until 11pm on Tuesday. The forecaster warned that winds associated with Storm Chandra will be … Read more
The number of tenants claiming Ireland’s renters’ tax credit has dropped by almost half compared with last year, prompting concern among politicians that many renters may be missing out on the relief. New figures show that 170,410 people have claimed the credit for 2025, down sharply from 316,750 claims in 2024. The issue was raised … Read more
India and the European Union have announced a long-awaited bilateral trade agreement, described by leaders as the “mother of all deals” because it covers nearly 25% of global GDP and around one-third of world trade. Under the agreement, the EU will grant duty-free access to 99.5% of goods exported from India, while India will offer … Read more
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has ordered the recall of a popular cake product sold in Lidl stores across Ireland, citing a serious packaging error that could pose a health risk. The affected product is Bridge Bakery Oxford Lunch Cake. According to the Food Safety Authority, the cake contains almonds, but this allergen was … Read more
Employment in companies supported by Enterprise Ireland continued to grow last year, with nearly seven in ten new jobs created outside Dublin, according to newly released figures. In 2025, 2,938 new jobs were created across Enterprise Ireland client companies, bringing total employment in these firms to 232,425. The agency, which supports Irish-owned businesses to grow … Read more