The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organization (INMO) is demanding the immediate withdrawal of a recruitment freeze in the health department. They emphasize the urgent need to address patient overcrowding and other adverse conditions in hospitals. Despite a 13% increase in emergency department patients compared to last year, recruitment has been halted, posing challenges for long-term … Read more
In a shocking revelation, it’s been exposed how private companies in Ireland are raking in millions by exploiting refugees and asylum seekers. Under the guise of providing emergency housing, these companies, many of which operate illegally and evade taxes, have pocketed over €20 million from the government. The situation worsened with the influx of Ukrainian … Read more
In a move aimed at alleviating the financial burden on families with 18-year-old students with disabilities, the Irish government has approved the extension of child benefit benefits. Effective May 1, this support will be granted to students pursuing full-time education. The monthly child benefit, set at 140 euros, is anticipated to benefit approximately 60,000 families, … Read more
The retail giant Tesco is all set to slash the prices of over 700 items in-store and online with an average price decrease of 10 per cent. This includes a wide range of Tesco’s own-brand products and brands – from grocery staples to household and health and beauty products. The store is cutting prices in an effort … Read more
The Minister for Justice Simon Harris launches an awareness campaign highlighting that threatening to share intimate images of another person is a crime with potentially serious consequences. The ‘Serious Consequences’ campaign – which will run on TV, cinema, local and national radio, digital and social media – seeks to empower victims by making them aware … Read more
An appeal has been made for witnesses following yesterday’s fatal motorbike accident in Co. Leitrim. Shortly about 8:40 am, Garda were notified of the collision on the R208 Drumcong to Ballinamore Road near Aghacashlaun. A short while later, the motorcyclist, a man in his late 50s, was declared dead at the site. The location was … Read more
Cannabis believed to be worth €363,000 was seized in Dublin, leading to the arrest of three persons. Revenue officials searched residential properties in north Dublin and discovered around 18.1kg of herbal cannabis. A man in his 20s was arrested on Wednesday and has been charged. A man and woman in their 30s were arrested on … Read more
A car and lorry collision in Co. Cavan claimed the life of a man in his 20s. On Thursday, just before 5 o’clock, the incident happened on the N3 at New Inns, Ballyjamesduff. The man who died was the driver and sole occupant of the car involved. There were no other severe injuries noted. The N3 … Read more
During a 24-hour national “Slow Down” day, more than 200 drivers were caught exceeding the speed limit, according to the garda. The ‘Slow Down’ operation took place from 7 a.m. yesterday till 7 a.m. today. 211 drivers were caught exceeding the speed limit, according to Garda and GoSafe, who examined the speed of 140,720 cars … Read more
More than half of women in Ireland reported experiencing sexual violence in their lifetime, according to the Central Statistics Office. According to the CSO’s Sexual assault Survey, 40% of adults experience sexual assault at some point in their lives, with women more likely to suffer it (52%) than males (28%). In comparison to older persons, … Read more
Today, US President Joe Biden will wrap up his trip to Ireland with series activities in Co Mayo. The main event of the day will be a public address in Ballina, where President Biden’s forefathers emigrated in the middle of the nineteenth century. His links with the area and the bonds he has forged in … Read more
US president Joe Biden is set to give a historic address to the Oireachtas this afternoon. As the highlight of his day’s sessions in Dublin, Biden has arrived at Leinster House. Due to Mr. Biden’s other commitments running late, it was originally scheduled for 3.30 pm but has now been postponed. He has met with … Read more
US President Joe Biden has landed in Carlingford and will visit the area before travelling to Dundalk. The President arrived at Dublin Airport covered by umbrellas in preparation for his three-day visit to the Republic. Air Force One landed at Dublin Airport on Wednesday afternoon in heavy rain and cold winds. Mr Biden, accompanied by … Read more
While US President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit Dublin on Wednesday and Thursday, the public is advised to make plans in advance and be ready for detours. He will arrive at Dublin Airport on Wednesday and visit there throughout the trip. Although the transportation hub is anticipated to function normally, there may be some diversions … Read more
Plans for students to sit half their Irish and English Leaving Cert papers at the end of fifth year have been shelved following stiff opposition from teachers and students. The move, which was made last year, was the first of several envisioned adjustments to overhaul the Senior Cycle. The Irish Examiner reports that Minister for … Read more