In a devastating display of nature’s fury, Storm Darragh has swept across Ireland, leaving nearly 400,000 homes and businesses without electricity and causing widespread disruption. The storm brought with it ferocious winds reaching up to 140 kilometers per hour, triggering a status red wind warning across seven counties. According to The Irish Examiner, the most … Read more
Irish citizens earned nearly €90 more than non-Irish nationals on a weekly basis in 2023, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The median weekly earnings for Irish nationals stood at €728.05, compared to €641.36 for non-Irish nationals in 2023. The CSO data also highlighted that Irish nationals made up the … Read more
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has implemented a 9 per cent increase in taxi fares across Ireland. In addition to this, the pre-booking fee for taxis arranged through apps has risen from €2 to €3, marking a 10% overall hike in charges. Uber, a leading taxi app, has expressed strong opposition to the NTA’s decision. … Read more
According to The Irish Examiner, Dublin Bus has provided a comprehensive breakdown of its additional Nitelink services for the Christmas period. The special late-night bus routes will operate on the following specific dates: First Weekend Block: Thursday, December 12th Friday, December 13th Saturday, December 14th Pre-Christmas Weekend Block: Thursday, December 19th Friday, December 20th Saturday, … Read more
Indian fintech firm JUSPAY, which provides payment solutions for enterprises and banks, has announced the opening of a new office in Dublin. Over the next three years, JUSPAY plans to grow its Dublin team to over 30 professionals. The move marks a significant step in the company’s global growth strategy as it aims to serve … Read more
A new study has uncovered a troubling trend in Irish education, revealing that girls from disadvantaged backgrounds are disproportionately placed in lower-ability maths groups, potentially limiting their future academic and career opportunities. The research comes at a critical time when Irish girls are experiencing a significant decline in maths and science performance. Experts are raising … Read more
Accommodation centres for international protection seekers in Cork are facing significant challenges as residents who have been granted refugee status remain unable to find alternative housing, according to new reports from the Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa). Inspections of two International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) centres in Cork revealed a critical housing shortage that … Read more
According to The Irish Examiner, a groundbreaking report reveals a stark warning about global liquefied natural gas (LNG) investments potentially derailing critical climate targets. Reclaim Finance has uncovered that $213 billion in planned LNG terminals could generate greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to all current coal power plants worldwide. These 156 planned terminal projects by 2030 … Read more
The UK government has signaled its intention to repeal the contentious Legacy Act, a move welcomed by Ireland’s Tánaiste Micheál Martin as a significant step towards addressing historical injustices from the Troubles. Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn told the House of Commons that the previous government’s legislation was fundamentally flawed, having been found to breach … Read more
British and US law enforcement agencies, with critical assistance from Irish gardaí, have successfully disrupted two major Russian money-laundering networks — Smart and TGR — that were extensively used by the Kinahan cartel and other Irish organized crime groups. According to The Irish Examiner, the sprawling multi-billion-dollar criminal networks provided sophisticated money-laundering services that went … Read more
The Irish healthcare sector is grappling with increasing pressures related to staffing shortages, wage concerns, long-term care capacity, and a widening public-private pay gap, according to a new report. These challenges are being exacerbated by soaring demands from an aging population, placing unprecedented strain on the system. Excel Recruitment’s Healthcare Salary Guide for 2025 highlights … Read more
Met Éireann has issued multiple weather warnings as Storm Darragh is set to impact Ireland with heavy rain and powerful winds. A Status Orange wind warning is in place for several counties, signalling potentially hazardous conditions. Residents are urged to prepare for significant disruptions beginning tomorrow evening. The most severe conditions are expected in Kerry, … Read more
The unemployment rate in November fell to 4.1 per cent, down slightly from 4.2 per cent in October, according to new data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The CSO reported that the seasonally adjusted number of unemployed individuals stood at 118,900 in November, a decrease from 120,300 in October. This figure also reflects … Read more
The next government must prioritize addressing the health challenges faced by family carers, who represent one in seven adults in Ireland, according to Care Alliance Ireland’s chief executive Liam O’Sullivan. The Healthy Ireland survey reveals critical insights into the experiences of carers, highlighting significant health impacts. Parent-carers, for instance, show higher rates of long-standing illness … Read more
The Irish Refugee Council has raised urgent concerns about international protection applicants (IPAs) facing potential homelessness as emergency cold weather accommodation at Dublin’s Citywest is set to end on Wednesday morning, potentially forcing dozens of people back onto the streets. Two weeks ago, applicants were temporarily relocated from tents to Citywest facilities during icy conditions, … Read more