TikTok is set to lay off up to 300 workers, or 10 per cent of its workforce, at its Dublin base, which employs 3,000 people, Irish Independent reported. The Irish government has been notified of the decision, with redundancies expected to take place in April, according to Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke. … Read more
he Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, has warned that energy credits will not become a permanent solution and will not be included in the next budget. He confirmed that the Government will focus on targeted measures to support those most in need. In a recent Dáil session, it was revealed that workers and families will … Read more
S Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister, will meet Tánaiste and his Irish counterpart Simon Harris on March 7 to discuss bilateral ties between both nations and broader EU-India relations, as well as exchange views on foreign policy issues and global challenges. Jaishankar, who is on a two-day visit to Ireland, will also interact with the … Read more
The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced a quarter-point interest rate cut, bringing rates down to 2.5%. This marks the second reduction in 2025 and the sixth since June 2024, signaling a significant shift in the bank’s focus from battling inflation to supporting economic growth in the eurozone. Interest rates had peaked at a record … Read more
Dublin’s new BusConnects routes are significantly outperforming older bus lines in both passenger numbers and punctuality, according to a progress report from the National Transport Authority (NTA). Areas served by the redesigned network have experienced a substantial 48% increase in passenger numbers by the end of 2024, compared to just an 8% rise on routes … Read more
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) has announced it will contest the State’s appeal against a significant High Court judgment which found Ireland had failed to provide for the basic needs of international protection applicants. The appeal hearings, scheduled for today and tomorrow, center on the High Court ruling that determined the State … Read more
Global sea ice cover has plunged to its lowest level ever recorded, according to the EU’s climate change service Copernicus, as February 2025 marked the third-warmest February in recorded history. This alarming development continues a pattern of extreme climate events that have characterized the past two years. Arctic sea ice reached its lowest monthly extent … Read more
Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has acknowledged ongoing complications in implementing a national plan to provide free Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) products, which was originally announced in Budget 2025 and intended to launch in January. The scheme, which would make HRT free for women not holding medical cards, has encountered significant implementation challenges. Currently, HRT … Read more
Transport for Ireland has reported that Dublin Bus is facing operational issues this week, leading to some service curtailments. A work-to-rule action by engineering operatives, in effect since Sunday evening, is impacting services, according to a Dublin Bus spokesperson. Talks between the union and the company are scheduled to take place tomorrow in an effort … Read more
Unemployment rate fell to 3.9 per cent in February, down from 4 per cent a month ago, according to latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). On an annual basis, the unemployment rate has decreased from a revised 4.2 per cent in February 2024. The data shows that the jobless rate for men stood … Read more
A comprehensive report by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has exposed significant deficiencies in the management and oversight of International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) centres across Ireland, raising serious concerns about resident safety and operational standards. The report, based on 60 inspections across 51 centres, revealed alarming statistics about staff vetting and centre … Read more
From the end of the month, all motorists renewing or applying for motor insurance policy must provide their driver number, according to the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland. Starting 31 March, it will be an offence for insurance providers or brokers to issue a motor insurance policy without this information. Drivers who fail to supply … Read more
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced a sweeping €800 billion plan to dramatically reshape European defense spending, calling it a response to “dangerous times” and arguing that Europeans must “step up” their military capabilities. The comprehensive plan introduces radical changes to EU budgetary rules, allowing member states to jointly borrow funds for … Read more
A massive new car park offering over 6,000 parking spaces will open next Monday, 10 March, just outside Dublin Airport, providing a significant boost to travelers’ parking options. The Park2Travel facility will operate 24/7 and feature a shuttle bus service to transport passengers directly to and from the airport terminal. The car park, previously known … Read more
A comprehensive study by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has found significant declines in school attendance, engagement, and student wellbeing since the COVID-19 pandemic. The research, published Tuesday, consulted coordinators from the School Completion Programme, which supports students at risk of early school departure. According to the findings, the pandemic has had a … Read more