The Chair of the National Emergency Coordination Group has warned that Storm Éowyn will bring severe and dangerous conditions, posing a significant risk to life and property. Speaking during a briefing this afternoon, Keith Leonard described Éowyn as one of the most perilous storms Ireland has faced, with wind speeds expected to exceed 130km/h. “We … Read more
Micheál Martin has been elected as the Republic of Ireland’s prime minister (Taoiseach) for a second term. Lawmakers voted 95 to 76 on Thursday to confirm the Fianna Fáil leader’s nomination. Martin will head a coalition government comprising the two largest centre-right parties, along with support from independent lawmakers. The vote was delayed by a … Read more
A total of 30,330 homes were completed in 2024, marking a 6.7 per cent decrease from 2023, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The latest figures reveal that 8,763 apartments were built last year, representing a sharp 24 per cent drop compared to the previous year. Single dwellings also saw a decline, with 5,367 … Read more
A comprehensive UK study has found that individuals with ADHD may experience significantly shorter lifespans compared to those without the condition. Researchers discovered men with ADHD could live up to nine years less, while women might lose 11 years of life expectancy. The research analyzed primary care data from 30,029 adults already diagnosed with Attention … Read more
An Post has confirmed no postal deliveries or collections tomorrow, with post offices closed during red weather warnings. Services will resume Saturday, including social welfare payments. Public transport, schools, and creches will also halt operations during the warning. Employers are urged to enable remote work. Carlow Weather’s Alan O’Reilly warns of potentially record-breaking winds exceeding … Read more
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is battling a technical issue preventing driving instructors from uploading learner progress due to a system limitation with seven-digit log book codes. Key Issues: RSA ran out of six-digit log book numbers in December New seven-digit codes cannot be processed in current system Instructors cannot upload lesson records Learners may … Read more
Road safety campaigners in Ireland are urging Google to disable its navigation alerts for garda checkpoints and speed traps, arguing that the feature could undermine efforts to catch dangerous drivers and save lives. The Irish Road Victims’ Association (IRVA) and Parc have thrown their support behind Green Party Councillor Oliver Moran’s campaign to remove the … Read more
Met Éireann has issued its highest-level weather warning for Cork, Clare, Kerry, and Limerick as Storm Éowyn approaches Ireland, bringing potentially life-threatening conditions with winds expected to exceed 130km/h on Friday morning. The status red warning, in effect from 3am to 10am Friday, warns of “severe, damaging, and destructive” winds that pose a significant danger … Read more
Ireland’s planned rollout of digital driving licences has been pushed back to later this year following accessibility concerns identified during pilot testing. The digital licence will be part of a broader “digital wallet” initiative that allows citizens to store official documents on their smartphones. The new system, which has received €20 million in funding for … Read more
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin is set to reclaim the position of Taoiseach today as part of a carefully planned transition that will reshape Ireland’s government leadership and Cabinet composition. The day begins at 11 AM in Leinster House, where early proceedings are expected to be marked by controversy over speaking rights for the Regional … Read more
Global financial services firm BNY Mellon announced today it will close its Wexford office, affecting 310 employees, as part of the company’s real estate review. Only a small number of staff will be offered remote working opportunities, while others face potential relocation or redundancy. The closure marks a significant blow to Wexford, a town of … Read more
A controversy has erupted in the Dáil over the decision to allow four Regional Independent TDs to speak from opposition benches despite their involvement in drafting and supporting the new government’s programme. Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy’s ruling to temporarily grant opposition speaking rights to Michael Lowry, Danny Healy-Rae, Barry Heneghan, and Gillian Toole has sparked … Read more
A spectacular astronomical event is set to grace Irish skies from tonight, with four planets becoming visible to the naked eye in a rare alignment that will last until February 27. Saturn, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars will be visible stretching across the southern sky from west to east, according to Blackrock Castle Observatory’s resident astronomer … Read more
The path to Ireland’s new government reaches its final stage today as Fine Gael’s parliamentary party prepares to vote on the draft programme for government, following Fianna Fáil’s strong endorsement yesterday at their special Ard Fheis in Dublin. Fine Gael TDs and senators will cast their ballots between 11am and 12pm at Leinster House, with … Read more
Parentline, Ireland’s national helpline for parents, reports a concerning increase in calls from parents seeking guidance about their children accessing pornographic content online. The helpline has noted a rising trend of worried parents reaching out for support in handling situations where their children have been exposed to adult content. Adding to these concerns, parents are … Read more