The Electricity Supply Board (ESB) has reported a significant decline in its post-tax profits for last year, with figures falling to €706 million – a drop of €162 million or 19% compared to 2023. According to the company’s annual report, the substantial reduction in profits was primarily attributed to decreases in wholesale energy prices throughout … Read more
Security experts have cautioned that the European Union’s new defense white paper, despite its ambitious €800 billion funding proposal, is unlikely to help Ireland address its critical military capability gaps. The European Commission’s first white paper on European defense, launched Wednesday, outlines plans to raise substantial funds through loans and debt to help EU countries … Read more
Avant Money is set to introduce a new ‘flex mortgage’ product, offering a variable rate linked to the 12-month Euribor. Rates, starting from 3.3 per cent, will be set on the day of drawdown and adjusted annually based on Euribor fluctuations. This differs from traditional tracker mortgages, which react to ECB rate changes within 30 … Read more
Irish customers have been advised to switch and save ahead of forthcoming broadband, TV, and mobile price hikes. Starting next month, most customers of eir, Sky, Three, and Vodafone will see their bills rise for the third April in a row due to annual price adjustments. Originally, these increases were tied to inflation plus an … Read more
Employees at Bord na Móna Recycling have announced a two-day strike on April 2 and 3 to protest plans to sell Ireland’s last publicly-owned domestic waste collection service to private operator Killarney Waste Disposal. The industrial action will affect waste collection services across twelve counties including Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Limerick, Louth, Offaly, Meath, Tipperary, … Read more
A Dublin primary school that was on the brink of closure due to severe financial difficulties will remain open following intervention from the Department of Education, which has agreed to provide an early payment of the Capitation Grant. Sacred Heart Junior School in Killinarden, Tallaght, had warned parents last week that it would be forced … Read more
Irish residential property prices have climbed more than 8% in the 12 months to January, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). This significant increase comes as the Central Bank forecasts that the Government will miss its housing construction targets over the next three years. The CSO’s latest property price index reveals … Read more
An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for a significant new gas power plant in County Kerry, approving Shannon LNG Ltd’s application for a facility on a 630-acre site between Tarbert and Ballylongford along the Shannon Estuary. The approved development will feature three turbine halls, each housing two gas turbines with generators and two heat … Read more
Commuters faced significant travel disruption this morning after vandalism to overhead lines forced the suspension of DART services between Dalkey and Bray. Irish Rail announced that all southbound trains would terminate at Dalkey station and then return northbound, creating a major gap in service along the popular coastal route. The transport operator confirmed the service … Read more
Global online retail giant Amazon has officially launched its Irish website today, marking a significant expansion of its presence in the country. The new Amazon.ie site promises to deliver “over 200 million products” specifically tailored for Irish customers. The dedicated Irish platform will feature prices in Euro, one-day delivery options, and “easier returns” for shoppers. … Read more
A new survey has highlighted a significant problem undermining Ireland’s recycling efforts, with approximately one quarter of households regularly placing incorrect waste into their green recycling bins. The research, commissioned by non-profit organization Repak and released to coincide with World Recycling Day, found that one-third of people were unaware that a single contaminated item can … Read more
Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan is scheduled to arrive in Ireland on March 18 in connection with the upcoming European T20 Premier League (ETPL). The visit will provide Indian nationals living in Ireland a rare opportunity to meet and interact with the film star. Bachchan’s visit highlights his involvement with the cricket tournament as a co-owner … Read more
Dublin is set to transform into a sea of green today as more than 500,000 people are expected to line the streets for the annual St Patrick’s Day parade. The highly anticipated 4km procession will begin at Parnell Square North at midday and make its way through the capital before concluding at Kevin Street Lower. … Read more
A significant fire broke out at a commercial premises on Belfast’s Limestone Road early Saturday morning, prompting a massive emergency response from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service. The blaze, which was first reported at 2:26 AM on Saturday, March 15, required the deployment of 60 firefighters who worked through the night to bring … Read more
After lying dormant for nearly four decades, the Magazine Fort in Dublin’s Phoenix Park will once again open its doors to the public this summer, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced. The nearly 300-year-old military structure, which began construction in 1734 under British forces, will be accessible as part of a series of … Read more