New laws planned following three deaths and rising accidents involving electric scooters The government is moving to make helmets mandatory for e-scooter users following an increase in accidents involving the vehicles, with plans to tighten laws including speed limits and stronger enforcement against underage riders. Three people died in e-scooter accidents in Ireland last year, … Read more
Irish mortgage rates have reached their lowest level in almost three years, according to new data from the Central Bank of Ireland. The average mortgage rate fell to 3.53 percent in November, down from 3.56 percent in October and 3.59 percent in September. This represents the lowest level since February 2023, though Irish rates remain … Read more
Former lawyer who migrated to Ireland in 2008 dies following heart attack Saji Surendran (53), an Indian-origin resident of County Cavan, has passed away following a heart attack this morning. Although an ambulance and medical team arrived at the scene, his death was confirmed shortly after. Emergency services were unable to revive him despite their … Read more
Company with 11,000 employees and €448m revenue eyes Irish expansion Indian specialty pharmaceutical company Ajanta Pharma is reportedly set to establish a manufacturing facility in Ireland, though a company spokesperson declined to comment on the planned Irish operations. Ajanta is a publicly listed company employing 11,000 people with seven manufacturing facilities in India. Six plants … Read more
Irish passport holders can visit 185 countries without prior visa application Ireland has retained its fourth-place ranking among the world’s most powerful passports, based on the number of countries Irish citizens can visit without applying for a visa in advance. Singapore topped Henley and Partners’ annual Passport Index with access to 192 countries without prior … Read more
600-employee distributor of Nissan, Renault and Dacia changes hands after 50 years under Kuwaiti ownership One of Ireland’s largest motor distributors and retailers, the Cedar Motor Group, has been acquired by the Portuguese-based Salvador Caetano Group, marking the end of nearly 50 years of ownership by the Kuwaiti al-Babtain family. Cedar employs 600 people in … Read more
The funeral of Sister Joan Kuzhivelil CSJ, a 90-year-old religious sister from Kerala who passed away in Ireland, will take place on Wednesday at Our Lady Mother of Divine Grace Church, Raheny, at 11am. Sister Joan, a member of the Congregation of St. Joseph, passed away on January 5 at St. Joseph’s Community Nursing Home … Read more
Germany has announced visa-free transit travel for Indian passport holders, eliminating the requirement for special transit visas when passing through German airports en route to other destinations. The decision will make international travel smoother, faster, and significantly reduce paperwork for Indian citizens. The announcement came in a joint statement issued during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s … Read more
Train services on the Dublin-Waterford route will be significantly disrupted for the next three months as flood control works are carried out, Irish Rail has announced. The works form part of the multi-million euro North Quays development project in Waterford. The primary objective of the works is to address the long-standing problem of intermittent flooding … Read more
An Post is raising the price of stamps, with new rates taking effect from February 3. The changes will affect both national and international postage, representing the latest in a series of postal rate increases in recent years. The current price of a standard national stamp is €1.65. This will increase by 20 cents to … Read more
SuperValu has reduced prices on more than 500 everyday essential items, promising customers savings of up to €20 per week as grocery retailers compete for market share amid cost-of-living pressures. The price cuts are available both in-store and online as part of the retailer’s “Still Super, Now Better Value” initiative. The reductions cover items customers … Read more
Ireland’s national carrier Aer Lingus has introduced new charges for seat selection on its budget ‘Saver’ fares, ending the previous policy of free seat selection during digital check-in. The change affects passengers booking the airline’s most economical ticket option. Under the new policy, passengers traveling on Saver fares must pay a minimum of €4.99 to … Read more
The Waterford Malayali Association’s annual Christmas and New Year celebration takes place today (Saturday) at Mullinahone Community Centre, beginning at 3:30 pm. The event promises a festive evening featuring more than 30 cultural programs celebrating the expatriate community’s heritage. The celebration will showcase a variety of dance and music performances by association members and children, … Read more
Irish electricity prices are dramatically outpacing both inflation and costs faced by customers in western European Union countries, with households paying approximately €360 more per year than the western EU average, according to new research from the Nevin Economic Research Institute. The analysis reveals that power prices have undergone a “massive divergence” from other consumer … Read more
Irish passports issued during the Christmas period are being recalled following a printing error that could cause problems at international border controls. The error, caused by a technical issue with a software update, affects all passports issued between December 23, 2025, and January 6, 2026. The Passport Service has acknowledged that the affected passports are … Read more