The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is set to invest nearly €6 million in new logbooks and information booklets for learner drivers and motorcyclists, marking a significant commitment to driver education and safety in Ireland. The extensive procurement will cover approximately 240,000 documents over a two-year period, reflecting the ongoing demand for comprehensive driver training materials. … Read more
With the marathon vote-counting exercise in the Irish general election concluding, the attention has now turned to the formation of the next government. Fianna Fáil has emerged as the largest party with 48 TDs, followed by Sinn Féin with 39 and Fine Gael with 38. Other results include 16 Independents, Labour and the Social Democrats … Read more
The Food service activity sector in Ireland accounted for 54 per cent of employment permit law breaches pertaining to irregular employment of non-EU nationals in 2023, according to a new research by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). The breaches took place across a range of sectors, with hair and beauty and wholesale accounting … Read more
Over 6,000 citizens were granted their Irish citizenship at seven ceremonies held over the last two days at the INEC Killarney in Co Kerry. This brings the total number of people who received citizenship this year to over 30,000 — a significant jump from the 20,000 decisions made in 2023. The ceremonies saw applicants from … Read more
The 2024 Irish General Election delivered a stark reminder that national prominence means little without strong local connections, as two Fianna Fáil ministers learned the hard way after losing their seats. Stephen Donnelly, the outgoing Minister for Health, and Anne Rabbitte, the Minister of State for Disabilities, both found themselves on the wrong side of … Read more
According to The Journal, in a stunning political showdown, Fianna Fáil has emerged as the clear winner of the 2024 Irish General Election, securing 48 seats and positioning Micheál Martin for a potential return to the role of Taoiseach. The 34th Dáil will convene on 18 December, with the political map of Ireland dramatically redrawn … Read more
In a significant milestone for the young political party, Aontú has secured its second seat in the Dáil with the election of 27-year-old Paul Lawless in Mayo. The maths and PE teacher will join party leader Peadár Tóibín as Aontú’s second representative in the national parliament. Lawless took the final seat in the Mayo five-seater … Read more
A political drama is unfolding in Cork North Central as outgoing TD Mick Barry fights to retain his seat after Labour’s Eoghan Kenny was initially declared the winner by a razor-thin margin of just 35 votes. The returning officer, Martin Harvey, has begun a meticulous recount process, examining bundles of 50 votes at a time. … Read more
Fianna Fáil is on track to emerge as the largest party in Ireland following General Election 2024, as seats are filling rapidly across constituencies. Party strategists are optimistic about securing up to 48 seats, marking a strong performance compared to previous elections. Several constituencies remain competitive, with the potential for additional gains. Despite the overall … Read more
In a disappointing development for Ireland’s law enforcement efforts, recent figures reveal a minimal increase in frontline garda numbers despite ongoing recruitment campaigns. According to the latest statistics, only 50 additional gardaí have been added to the force since last year, bringing the total garda strength to 14,074 as of the end of October. The … Read more
According to a recent Eurobarometer survey published by The Irish Examiner, more than half of Irish people perceive illegal drug use as a significant problem in their local communities, highlighting growing societal concerns about substance abuse. The comprehensive study reveals that 58% of Irish respondents consider illegal drug use a serious issue in their immediate … Read more
Counting of votes in Ireland’s general election commenced on Saturday morning, with an exit poll revealing a closely contested race among the three main political parties. Sinn Féin leads narrowly with 21.1 per cent of first-preference votes, followed by Fine Gael at 21 per cent and Fianna Fáil at 19.5 per cent. The Ipsos B&A … Read more
Some PTSB bank customers have been facing delays in processing payments today due to a technical issue. The problem, linked to a third-party payments provider, is causing disruptions for some customers attempting to send or receive SEPA payments. SEPA, the Single Euro Payments Area, is a crucial system for euro transactions across the EU. The … Read more
Ireland will temporarily issue a travel confirmation notice allowing non-EEA nationals to travel abroad during the Christmas period, despite the expiry of their residence permit, the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) has said. The travel confirmation notice will be valid from December 2 to January 31, 2025. However, non-EEA nationals must ensure that they submit an … Read more
Voting is currently underway across Ireland to seal the fate of more than 680 candidates contesting for 174 seats in the 2024 General Election. Polling, which started at 7am, will remain open until 10pm tonight. Over 3.6 million people are eligible to vote across 43 Dail constituencies. While counting will take place on Saturday morning, … Read more