Ireland’s housing crisis has triggered a fresh public debate, with media presenter Ciara Kelly suggesting that people may need to rethink long-held ideas about where and how they live. Speaking on Newstalk, Kelly said the traditional Irish aspiration of owning a three- or four-bedroom semi-detached house with front and back gardens is no longer realistic … Read more
The Irish Government has launched a nationwide public safety campaign, announcing that an emergency preparedness booklet will be delivered by post to every household in Ireland. More than two million homes will receive the guide in the coming weeks. The booklet sets out clear instructions on how to respond to emergencies such as severe weather … Read more
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has announced a recall of certain batches of Danone baby formula that were manufactured in Ireland and exported abroad, after a toxin was detected. The recall follows the identification of cerulide, a toxin that can pose serious health risks. The affected products were exported to European Union countries, the … Read more
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rain warning for Wicklow, with the potential for localised flooding across parts of the eastern region. The warning comes into effect at 11am today and will remain in place until 3am tomorrow. Forecasters say Wicklow will see spells of heavy rain, leading to difficult travel conditions and possible … Read more
A District Court has dismissed a case against an Indian-origin man accused of driving without insurance, after accepting that he was forced to drive by his employer. The case involved Amu Pushpan (27), who lives at Gandon Hall, Gardiner Street, Dublin 1. He was brought before Bray District Court by An Garda Síochána. Pushpan pleaded … Read more
Ireland has reassured Indian-origin students and professionals that the country remains safe and welcoming, despite some isolated incidents that recently caused concern within the community. Ireland’s Migration Minister Colum Brophy and the Irish Embassy in India have both underlined that racism and violence against migrants will not be tolerated. Growing India–Ireland ties Relations between India … Read more
An Irish medical expert has warned of a sharp and “alarming” increase in young people suffering spinal cord damageafter abusing nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas. The warning follows a new study published in the American Journal of Neuroradiology. The research was led by Seamus Looby, a consultant neuroradiologist at Beaumont Hospital. Nitrous oxide … Read more
Ireland’s Department of Education is facing growing criticism over the introduction of the new school curriculum, with complaints coming not only from parents but also from students. More than 100 petitions have reportedly been submitted against the department since the revised curriculum was rolled out last year. Some parents have warned that they may withdraw … Read more
A new law proposed in Ireland could allow An Garda Síochána to secretly monitor mobile phones and digital communications without the knowledge of the user. The powers are contained in the Communications (Interception and Lawful Access) Bill, which is currently progressing through the legislative process. The bill would permit Gardaí to use advanced spyware, similar … Read more
A revised Code of Practice for Part-Time Work has officially come into force in Ireland. The new code was prepared by the Workplace Relations Commission and signed by Alan Dillon, Minister of State for Enterprise and Employment. The updated code provides clear, practical guidance to help employers and employees agree part-time working arrangements that support … Read more
Dublin has been named among the world’s most congested cities, highlighting the growing traffic crisis in the Irish capital. According to the latest data from TomTom, Dublin ranks as the sixth slowest city globally and sits third on the list of the most congested cities. The findings show that traffic delays are costing drivers a … Read more
Around 49,000 families across Ireland have received a one-off €420 child benefit payment under a scheme introduced in 2025. The payment is part of the Newborn Baby Grant, which supports families caring for a newborn or a newly adopted child. Since the scheme was launched last year, close to 50,000 families have benefited from the … Read more
The Irish government has confirmed that 10,000 refugees who were previously living in state-run asylum accommodation have moved into community housing over the past three years. The disclosure was made by Jim O’Callaghan, Ireland’s Justice Minister, in a written response to a parliamentary question. According to the minister, around 4,000 people moved into housing in … Read more
Permanent TSB has announced a significant cut to its fixed-rate mortgage products after receiving approval from the Central Bank of Ireland to use new IRB (Internal Ratings Based) mortgage models. The approval allows PTSB to reduce the risk weighting on its residential mortgage book to 32.8% by the end of June 2025, down from 36.4%. … Read more
The Marriage Preparation Seminar – Preparation, organised by the Family Apostolate of the Syro-Malabar Church of Ireland, will be held across multiple dates in 2026, with registrations currently under way. The three-day seminar is designed for young people preparing for marriage and will take place in Dublin. Each day’s sessions will run from 9 am … Read more