Gardaí have detected more than 125 vehicles traveling above speed limits during the second National Slow Down Day of the year, including one motorist clocked at a dangerous 153km/h on the M7 in Tipperary. The national speed enforcement operation, conducted by An Garda Síochána in partnership with the Road Safety Authority (RSA), aims to reduce … Read more
A team of researchers at Dallas-based biotech company Colossal Biosciences has announced what they call the “world’s first successfully de-extincted animal” – three dire wolf pups created through genetic engineering and cloning technology. The dire wolf (Aenocyon dirus), which went extinct approximately 12,500 years ago and served as inspiration for creatures in the television series … Read more
The annual number of new homes built in Ireland this year could fall as low as 25,000, significantly below government targets, according to warnings delivered at a major industry conference this week. The Construction Industry Federation’s Housebuilding Summit brought together senior civil servants, major developers, and Housing Minister James Browne to discuss strategies for meeting … Read more
US AI startup Anthropic, creator of the Claude AI model, has announced plans to create over 100 new roles across its Dublin and London offices to support its growing customer base in Europe, including Irish firm Intercom. The San Francisco-based company also revealed the appointment of former Stripe executive Guillaume Princen as Head of EMEA … Read more
A new initiative designed to help young people identify and respond to sexual harassment on nights out has been launched across Ireland. The ‘All Right All Night’ online course will provide 5,000 initial places for adults aged 18-24, teaching them effective bystander intervention techniques. Minister for Arts and Culture Patrick O’Donovan announced the free one-hour … Read more
Clean power sources supplied more than 40% of the world’s electricity demand in 2024, marking the first time this threshold has been crossed since the 1940s, according to a new report from energy thinktank Ember. The milestone was primarily driven by remarkable growth in solar power capacity, which has doubled globally in just the past … Read more
Shoplifting incidents in Cork City have increased by a staggering 86% over the past two decades, prompting urgent calls for a comprehensive retail crime strategy from the government. According to recent figures, recorded shoplifting incidents in Cork City jumped from 1,440 in 2003 to 2,682 last year. The city experienced a particularly sharp rise between … Read more
A controversial €350 million (£300 million) electricity grid interconnector project between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland is heading to the High Court next week amid strong opposition from local landowners and residents. The judicial review, scheduled to begin on April 9, was initiated by campaign group Safe Electricity Armagh and Tyrone (Seat), representing … Read more
Concerns over inflation and the cost of living are mounting across Ireland, with 57 per cent of households worried they are not saving enough, according to the latest Savings and Investment Index from Bank of Ireland. The survey highlighted that the cost of housing and rent remains the top concern for many, especially younger people. … Read more
The grocery and household shopping sector in Ireland has recorded its slowest growth since 2022, according to the latest data from research group Kantar. In the four weeks leading up to March 23, sales rose by just 3.4 per cent compared to the same period last year, reflecting a cooling in consumer spending. One of … Read more
Dublin’s city centre will see additional traffic restrictions implemented by summer as part of the ongoing Dublin City Transport Plan, according to a new report from Dublin City Council. Parliament Street, which faces City Hall, is set to become entirely traffic-free this summer, following a layout similar to temporary pedestrianization measures implemented during previous summer … Read more
Ireland is set to bask in what meteorologists are calling a mini heatwave this week, with temperatures expected to reach highs of 19C across the country, making it one of the warmest periods of the year so far. Met Éireann forecaster Aoife Kealy confirmed that Monday will kick off the warm spell with “mostly dry … Read more
A Westminster committee has urged political parties in Northern Ireland not to shy away from discussions about introducing water charges as part of efforts to address the region’s ongoing public service funding crisis. The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (NIAC) has called on both the British government and the Stormont executive to develop a clear route … Read more
Ireland is set to enjoy a spell of warm, sunny weather over the coming days, with temperatures reaching up to 19 degrees and Monday expected to be the highlight of the pleasant conditions. Met Éireann is forecasting dry and sunny weather across most parts of the country today, with highest temperatures ranging from 11 to … Read more
Children’s disability services are facing a critical staffing crisis that continues to worsen across Munster and Dublin, with thousands of vulnerable children left waiting for essential supports. In Cork, described as a “red spot” for staffing vacancies, none of the seven children’s disability network teams are operating at their funded capacity. One team alone is … Read more