A significant temperature drop across Ireland marks a stark contrast from the recent warm spell, with Met Éireann forecasting frost and temperatures as low as -1 degrees Celsius tonight. Following days of glorious sunshine, today will remain dry for most areas with sunny spells and scattered showers, though Leinster and east Ulster will stay predominantly … Read more
Gardaí have reported that approximately 17 home burglaries occurred daily across Ireland during the winter period, marking a dramatic 75% reduction compared to a decade ago. Statistics released today from Operation Thor, which runs annually from October to March, show that just over 3,000 residential burglaries were reported during the most recent winter phase. This … Read more
The Defence Forces will soon join a European military intelligence-sharing network, enhancing Ireland’s maritime security capabilities amid increasing concerns about Russian naval activity in Irish waters. Tánaiste and Defence Minister Simon Harris has granted approval for Ireland to officially participate in the Common Information Sharing Environment (CISE), a European Union initiative that enables the exchange … Read more
Ireland’s sole vinyl record pressing plant has begun operations in Clane, County Kildare, filling a significant gap in the country’s music production landscape. Anthem Vinyl, which commenced production in early April, currently operates two pressing machines with the capacity to produce nearly 1,000 records per shift. The facility initially employs approximately 12 staff members, with … Read more
Learner drivers in Cork are facing waiting times of at least six months to sit their driving tests, according to recently released figures. Test centers in Wilton and Mallow have estimated waiting periods of 28 weeks, while Skibbereen candidates face a 26-week wait. These extended delays are part of a nationwide problem, with Tallaght in … Read more
A growing number of young people are considering applying for social housing as they struggle with the challenges of affording a home in today’s market, according to the latest Reflecting Ireland research by PTSB. The survey, carried out by Core Research, revealed that 46 per cent of those currently looking to buy a home are … Read more
An Taisce has lodged an appeal against Kildare County Council’s decision to grant planning permission for an electric vehicle charging hub and service station development outside Naas. The Petrogas Group, operator of the Applegreen brand, received approval to develop the former Cemex site on the Dublin Road, which would include charging facilities for 36 electric … Read more
Uisce Éireann has called on Dublin residents to reduce water consumption as demand increases during the current warm spell, with temperatures expected to reach up to 22 degrees today. The national water utility has highlighted that water demand typically rises each year but spikes significantly during prolonged periods of warm, dry weather. This creates particular … Read more
Education Minister Helen McEntee has announced that Department of Health officials will conduct a review of the nutritional quality of hot school meals provided through the government’s school meals programme. Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, McEntee acknowledged the need for improvement in the programme while highlighting its positive impact. “Already, the benefits that we’re seeing … Read more
Ireland’s annual inflation rate climbed to 2 per cent in March, up from 1.8 per cent in February, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The latest figure marks the first time inflation has hit or exceeded 2 per cent since July 2024, when it reached 2.2 per cent. The increase was … Read more
Seven food businesses were slapped with closure orders last month due to inadequate hygiene practices, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). An Eddie Rockets outlet in Point Village, Dublin 1, was served with a closure order under EU regulations due to rodent activity and “significant deficits” in food safety standards. Inspectors reported … Read more
A new report released today has calculated that noise from Dublin Airport has caused health impacts on local residents valued at over €772 million. The study, commissioned by St Margarets The Ward Residents Group (SMTW) and prepared by PMCA Economic Consulting, examined data on aircraft movements and noise pollution affecting communities in Fingal and County … Read more
Former Court of Appeal president George Birmingham has formally begun his role as Ireland’s first Independent Examiner of Security Legislation, marking a significant development in the oversight of the country’s security apparatus. Birmingham, who officially started on April 2 with a €1.55 million budget for 2025, is establishing protocols to ensure sensitive information remains secure. … Read more
Global stock markets staged a dramatic recovery Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump unexpectedly paused the majority of his newly-imposed tariffs, providing relief to investors following days of significant market turbulence. In a surprising reversal that came just hours after steep duties had taken effect on dozens of countries, Trump announced a reduction of tariffs … Read more
Irish businesses are already experiencing order cancellations and job threats following the implementation of US tariffs on European Union goods, Taoiseach Micheál Martin told the Dáil on Wednesday. The tariffs, announced by US President Donald Trump last week, have triggered days of market uncertainty and are now having tangible effects on Irish exporters. “We are … Read more