A man in his 20s is in critical condition following a serious road traffic incident on the Kilmallock Road in Limerick city last night. According to The Journal, the collision occurred around 7:10pm, with the young man discovered with serious injuries while riding an electric motorbike. Emergency services responded quickly, initially taking the victim to … Read more
The demand for green skills in Ireland increased by 22.1 per cent last year, surpassing the global average of 11.6 per cent, according to new research. According to the latest Labour Market Pulse, published by IDA Ireland in collaboration with Microsoft and LinkedIn, Ireland experienced nearly double the global growth rate for green skills, with … Read more
An off-duty member of the Garda Armed Support Unit (ASU) suffered a fractured skull and a brain bleed following a violent assault in Dublin city centre over the weekend, The Irish Times reported. The attack also left a fellow off-duty garda with less serious injuries. Gardai have described the incident as unprovoked and are treating … Read more
A total of 612 patients are currently waiting on trolleys in emergency departments or hospital wards across the country, according to the latest figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). This marks the highest level of overcrowding since October 8, when 641 patients were recorded waiting for hospital beds. University Hospital Limerick (UHL) … Read more
Diplomatic tensions have escalated between Ireland and Israel following the Israeli foreign ministry’s decision to close its embassy in Dublin, with Irish political leaders pushing back against accusations of hostility. The Israeli government claimed the closure was due to what it termed “extreme anti-Israel policies” by the Irish government. In response, Micheál Martin emphasized that … Read more
Government formation negotiations are intensifying this week as political parties prepare for the first sitting of the 34th Dáil on Wednesday, with complex discussions ongoing between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Independents, and smaller parties. The upcoming week will see critical meetings aimed at establishing a new government, with party leaders engaging in detailed negotiations. Fianna … Read more
Ireland is falling behind in its efforts to manage waste and meet crucial environmental targets, according to a stark new report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released this week. The report paints a troubling picture of Ireland’s waste management, showing a 20% increase in total waste generation compared to a decade ago. In 2022 … Read more
Northern Ireland’s Police Service (PSNI) reported a shocking series of attacks that left 20 officers injured across various locations in just 24 hours, highlighting the growing dangers faced by law enforcement personnel. The incidents spanned multiple areas, including Crossmaglen, Newry, Craigavon, Fermanagh, Derry, and Belfast. Each location presented its own violent scenario, from deliberate vehicle … Read more
The Irish Prison Service’s 2023 Annual Report has highlighted a significant increase in prison committals and daily prisoner populations, with close to a 13% rise in the number of people sent to prison compared to the previous year. In 2023, 6,495 individuals were committed to prison, accounting for 7,938 total committals – an increase of … Read more
Fuel costs have risen again this month, according to the latest AA Ireland Fuel Survey. Petrol prices saw a modest increase of one cent, reaching an average of €1.74 per litre. Diesel prices climbed more sharply, with a three-cent rise, bringing the average to €1.71 per litre. Despite the price hikes, crude oil prices remained … Read more
Around 130,000 tracker mortgage customers in Ireland are set to benefit as the European Central Bank (ECB) announced its fourth rate cut since summer, reducing the lending rate it charges banks by 0.25 percentage points. This decision comes after a series of 10 consecutive rate hikes, which ended in September last year. The move will … Read more
Scoil Oilibhéir, a primary school in Cork City’s Ballyvolane, has been forced to permanently close its special educational needs centre, Cill Barra, due to severe structural issues that make the building unsafe for students and teachers. The 35-year-old prefabricated building, which housed 13 teachers, was deemed structurally unsound by a consultant engineer. In a letter … Read more
Ireland can expect a relatively calm weekend with mostly dry conditions before a turbulent weather system moves in next week, Met Éireann has forecast. Friday will start cloudy with occasional bright spells and temperatures ranging between 4C and 8C. Saturday promises more sunshine, with temperatures climbing to 10C and some scattered morning showers primarily along … Read more
Flu cases have surged this winter, with more than 400 people hospitalised so far, RTE reported. Interim Chief Medical Officer, Professor Mary Horgan, warned of high flu levels expected between Christmas and the New Year and urged the public to get vaccinated. She highlighted that flu rates are highest among children aged one to four … Read more
Irish property prices are currently overvalued by 8 to 10 percent, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) said in its latest Quarterly Economic Commentary. The institute’s analysis considered various factors, including housing prices, disposable incomes, interest rates, housing supply, and the proportion of the population aged 25 to 44—the key demographic for homebuyers. The … Read more