Rail passengers face another day of travel chaos as Iarnród Éireann grapples with recurring signalling issues affecting DART and Northern Commuter services. After briefly resolving technical problems earlier in the evening, the signalling system has once again malfunctioned, leading to substantial delays across Dublin’s rail network. Commuters are experiencing wait times of up to 103 … Read more
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is set to take several nationwide retailers to court in January 2025 for allegedly breaching sales pricing laws during the 2023-2024 winter sales season. According to The Journal, following extensive online and in-store inspections during last year’s Black Friday and January sales, the consumer watchdog discovered significant pricing … Read more
According to The Journal, as Ireland prepares for the general election tomorrow, political parties are making their final attempts to sway voters in what appears to be a tightly contested race. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald will headline a press event with party colleagues Matt Carthy and Eoin Ó Broin. The party aims to … Read more
According to The Irish Examiner, patients are facing potential healthcare disruption this Christmas after two major unions voted in favour of industrial action. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) and Fórsa have signaled their intent to strike, adding additional pressure to an already strained healthcare system. The proposed strike comes at a particularly challenging … Read more
The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) is set to auction off a collection of high-end luxury items, including diamond-encrusted watches and designer handbags, in an online sale that promises to attract collectors and bargain hunters alike. Wilson’s Auctions will host the online auction of 130 seized items, with bidding set to open on November 29 and … Read more
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has called on parents to avoid purchasing e-scooters, scramblers, or quad bikes as Christmas gifts for children due to significant safety risks. New laws introduced in May stipulate that e-scooter users must be at least 16 years old, and these vehicles are prohibited on footpaths and from carrying passengers. Between … Read more
Health workers represented by the trade unions Fórsa and Unite, as well as the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO), have voted decisively in favour of industrial action in response to staff shortages in the Health Service Executive (HSE). The unions argue that recruitment restrictions and the suppression of posts in the HSE are creating … Read more
Dubliners heading to the polls this Friday for the General Election can take advantage of free bike rides to their polling stations, courtesy of DublinBikes. The bike-sharing scheme is offering complimentary one-day tickets on November 29 to encourage voter participation across the city. This initiative aims to remove barriers to voting while promoting sustainable travel. … Read more
TikTok is taking a significant step to protect teenage users’ mental health by implementing new restrictions on beauty filters. The social media platform will soon block users under 18 from accessing filters that artificially alter their appearance. According to The Irish Examiner, these restrictions will prevent teenagers from using filters that enlarge eyes, plump lips, … Read more
According to The Irish Examiner, as Ireland prepares for its first general election since 2020, many voters may be wondering about the voting process. Here’s everything you need to know about casting your ballot on Friday, November 29. What to Bring Your essential items are: Photo identification (passport, driving licence, Public Services Card, workplace or … Read more
Ireland is set to experience a dramatic shift in weather patterns this week, with temperatures plummeting to -3C on Wednesday night before rising to a milder forecast in the coming days. Met Éireann predicts a cold start to the week, with Wednesday seeing highs of just 7C and an overnight frost creating icy patches. Dense … Read more
As Black Friday approaches, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Ireland is calling on shoppers to adopt sustainable habits by responsibly recycling old electronics when buying new ones. The organisation highlights the importance of minimising e-waste, especially during the holiday shopping season, when electronics sales surge. According to WEEE Ireland, nearly half of Ireland’s small … Read more
The Revenue department has warned online shoppers to be wary of Black Friday deals that seem too good to be true. The warning comes as Revenue’s customs teams report significant seizures of counterfeit items and drugs this year. Buyers risk purchasing counterfeit goods or incurring unexpected charges like customs duty and VAT.Revenue’s operations at An … Read more
Nurses and midwives in Ireland staged protests at five hospitals after Clinical Placement Coordinators (CPCs) were excluded from a recent pay deal. Demonstrations organised by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) were held at Beaumont Hospital, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, University Hospital Waterford, Sligo University Hospital, and Portiuncula University Hospital. The … Read more
In a stark warning to the public, the Irish Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) has revealed a dramatic increase in illegal online sales of Ozempic-related medicines, with over 430 websites shut down this year alone. The surge in illegal websites selling semaglutide—the active ingredient in Ozempic—reflects a growing black market for weight loss and diabetes … Read more