Diageo has announced another increase in the price of draught beverages, including Guinness, citing rising operational costs. The price adjustment, scheduled to take effect next month, is expected to add 20-30 cents to the cost of a pint. This latest increase will likely push the price of a pint above €7 in many Dublin city … Read more
Galway-based medical technology firm Aerogen has announced plans to expand its workforce by over 700 as part of a significant multi-million euro growth initiative. The company, which specializes in aerosol drug delivery systems, is undertaking this expansion to meet growing global demand for its innovative healthcare solutions. The announcement aligns with the release of Enterprise … Read more
The planned Acorn scheme, which would have provided €1,000 in savings for every newborn child in Ireland, has been significantly scaled back in coalition negotiations, with the final programme for government only committing to explore the concept. The proposal, which had been a flagship pre-election promise from Taoiseach Simon Harris, represented one of the few … Read more
PTSB is set to introduce substantial cuts to its mortgage rates next week, a move expected to prompt rival banks to follow suit, Irish Independent reported. This marks the fourth rate reduction by PTSB in the past 14 months and reflects ongoing competition in the mortgage market. Official figures indicate that the average mortgage rate … Read more
Ireland’s fragmented healthcare data infrastructure, comprising nearly 900 different systems, is creating obstacles to effective patient care and research, according to discussions at the inaugural All-Island Forum on Cancer Data at the University of Limerick. The stark contrast with Germany’s streamlined 30-system approach highlights the challenges facing Irish healthcare providers and researchers in gathering and … Read more
A breakthrough in government formation talks has been achieved as Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and regional independent TDs have reached an agreement on a draft programme for government. Sources indicate that the final document is expected to be formally agreed upon either this evening or early tomorrow, marking a significant step toward establishing Ireland’s next … Read more
A new wave of Generation Z TDs elected to the 34th Dáil is already making their presence felt, with housing affordability emerging as their primary concern for the incoming government. Several representatives under 30, including Fianna Fáil’s Albert Dolan, Sinn Féin’s Louis O’Hara, and Labour’s Eoghan Kenny – notably the first TD born in the … Read more
Party leaders Micheál Martin and Simon Harris are set to tackle several challenging foreign policy issues as government formation negotiations enter a crucial phase, with the triple lock system and the Occupied Territories Bill emerging as key points of discussion. These “highly delicate” matters must be resolved between the party leaders before a draft programme … Read more
New data from Kantar reveals that December 23 was the busiest shopping day of 2024, with consumers spending a record €107 million in just 24 hours. This marks an increase of €11.9 million compared to the busiest trading day in 2023. The four weeks leading up to December 29 saw take-home value sales rise by … Read more
Early childhood advocates are warning that efforts to make childcare more affordable for Irish families could be undermined by persistent staffing shortages across the sector. As 330,000 children return to early years and school-age care facilities after the holiday break, Early Childhood Ireland has emphasized that addressing the chronic staff shortage must be a key … Read more
Ryanair has detailed costs totaling over €15,000 that it aims to recover from a passenger whose alleged disruptive behavior forced a Dublin to Lanzarote flight to divert to Porto on April 9, 2024. The airline has provided a breakdown of the expenses: €7,000 for overnight accommodation of 160+ passengers and crew €2,500 for landing and … Read more
A man in his 60s has been arrested at Dublin Airport following the discovery of cannabis herb with an estimated street value of €360,000 during a customs search this morning. According to the Journal, the suspect was detained under the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 and is currently being held at a Dublin garda … Read more
Further education and training (FET) in Ireland has reached unprecedented levels, with over 400,000 places filled by nearly 230,000 learners in 2024, according to new data released by Solas. The figures show significant growth across various educational pathways: More than 9,300 new apprentices registered across 77 different programs Nearly 10,000 employers participating in apprenticeship schemes … Read more
Applications for gender recognition certificates in Ireland reached an unprecedented level in 2023, with 354 people seeking legal recognition of their preferred gender identity, according to Department of Social Protection data. The figure marks a significant increase from previous years, surpassing 2022’s record of 319 applications and 2021’s total of 195. Of the 2023 applications, … Read more
A controversial group called Protestants Against Gaelic Language (PAGL) has revealed plans to intensify its campaign against the Irish language across Ireland, sparking concern among language advocates and learners. The Dublin-based organization, led by a 62-year-old campaigner who openly states he “despises” the Irish language, has been distributing leaflets claiming that “English is our mother … Read more