Workers at South Dublin County Council, who are members of the Fórsa trade union, will begin industrial action on March 24 in protest against outsourcing, RTE reported. As part of the dispute, workers will participate in lunchtime protests and refuse to carry out specific tasks. Their actions will include withdrawing engagement with South Dublin County … Read more
Some Tesco Stores in the UK have launched a trial giving away food items nearing their expiration date for free to customers, but there are no plans to implement this initiative in Ireland. The UK trial, which is currently limited to a small number of Tesco Express stores, allows customers to take any remaining “yellow … Read more
Shares in the owner of Jameson whiskey took a significant hit on the stock exchange following Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 200% tariff on European alcohol imports. Global markets slid yesterday, particularly on Wall Street, as the US president escalated his trade war with the European Union. French drinks group Pernod Ricard, which owns … Read more
Micheál Martin will wrap up his week-long visit to Washington DC on Friday with a series of final meetings in the US capital, as other ministers prepare to arrive in the coming days. The Taoiseach’s agenda includes a visit to Hanley Energy, a company specializing in power solutions for data centers. This engagement aligns with … Read more
A major road safety campaign targeting drink and drug driving is underway across Ireland for the St Patrick’s Day bank holiday weekend. Since 7am this morning, gardaí have been mounting checkpoints nationwide as part of the extensive operation to improve road safety. So far this year, 33 people have lost their lives in road incidents—a … Read more
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) could add €250 billion to Ireland’s economy, as measured by GDP, within the next decade, according to a new report by Microsoft and Trinity College Dublin. The AI Economy in Ireland 2025 report also estimated that AI will increase Ireland’s Gross National Income (GNI) by at least €130 billion … Read more
Headline inflation in the Irish economy eased slightly to 1.8 per cent in February, down from an annualised increase of 1.9 per cent in January, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI). On a monthly basis, prices rose by 0.9 per cent in February after falling by 0.8 per cent the previous month. The … Read more
Young cricketer Febin Manoj has scripted history, becoming the first Indian-origin player to be selected for Ireland’s Under-19 Men’s team. The talented all-rounder has been named in the 14-member squad set to tour Zimbabwe for a five-match 50-over series starting April 3 in Harare. Febin, who represents The Hills Cricket Club in Dublin, was also … Read more
Health leaders in Northern Ireland have issued a stark warning that the region’s draft budget could lead to service cuts equivalent to losing 10,000 healthcare staff. The Northern Ireland Confederation for Health and Social Care (Nicon), which represents leaders across the health sector, described the proposed health budget as “unworkable and counter-strategic” with potentially “catastrophic … Read more
People living with a disability face extreme financial burdens, with households spending more than half of their disposable income on disability-related costs, according to a new report. The study, conducted by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) and the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), reveals that households with a disabled member experience … Read more
The average interest rate on new Irish mortgages increased to 3.82 per cent in January, up from 3.8 per cent in December, despite recent rate cuts from the European Central Bank, according to new figures from the Central Bank. Ireland now has the fifth highest average mortgage rates in the euro zone, where the overall … Read more
Planning permissions for new homes in Ireland plummeted by 21% last year, with a particularly sharp decline in apartment approvals, according to new data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The figures reveal that local authorities approved just 32,401 housing units in 2024, a significant drop from the 41,225 permissions granted in 2023. This … Read more
Glycerol in slushies can make children sick and should not be consumed by those under eight years old, according to a new study from University College Dublin (UCD). The research reviewed 21 cases of children who presented to medical centres across the UK and Ireland between 2009 and 2024 after consuming slushie drinks. An overwhelming … Read more
Temperatures are set to plummet across Ireland in the coming days, with Met Éireann forecasting lows of -3C in some parts of the country. The national forecaster has warned of a significant drop in temperatures as a cold weather system moves across the island, bringing frosty conditions and sub-zero nights to many areas. Despite the … Read more
More than 160 children with special educational needs will be homeschooled this academic year after their families successfully applied for home tuition grants when school placements proved unavailable. The figures, revealed in a recently published ministerial brief prepared for Minister of State for Special Education Michael Moynihan, highlight ongoing challenges in Ireland’s special education system … Read more