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Ireland jumps 14 places to be ranked 29th in global climate performance ranking
Ireland has been ranked 29th out of 63 countries and counted among medium performers in an annual climate performance ranking released at COP29 in Baku in Azerbaijan. The country has shown marked improvement, having climbed 14 places from last year’s position of 43 in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI). CCPI indicates the climate mitigation
Kirby Group Engineering to create 50 jobs with opening of new Portlaoise facility
Kirby Group Engineering is set to create 50 jobs with the opening of its new €8 million off-site manufacturing facility in Portlaoise in County Laois. The Limerick-headquarted firm operates in the life sciences, data centre, industrial, power and renewable sectors. Kirby Group, which employs over 1,800 people across Ireland, is projected to record revenue of
Housing completions in Ireland lag behind 2023 levels despite govt targets
The number of homes built in Ireland so far this year is slightly below last year’s figures, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Between January and September 2024, a total of 21,634 houses and apartments were completed, compared to 22,325 during the same period in 2023. These figures align with forecasts from the Economic
Survey reveals most people in Ireland support welcoming immigrants
A recent survey revealed that around 64 per cent of people believe that Ireland should welcome individuals who move to the country in search of a better life for themselves or their families. However, 18 per cent of those surveyed disagree with this stance. The survey, conducted by Ireland Thinks for the Migrant Rights Centre
Taoiseach congratulates President-elect Donald Trump, vows to deepen US-Ireland ties
Taoiseach Simon Harris on Wednesday extended congratulations to Donald Trump as he secured victory in the U.S. presidential election. Harris acknowledged the enduring relationship between Ireland and the United States, expressing a commitment to strengthening these historic bonds. In a formal statement, Taoiseach Harris said, “I congratulate President-elect Donald Trump on his victory in the
Dublin expands video portal network to include two cities in Poland and Lithuania
Dublin City Council has announced the expansion of its innovative video portal network to include Vilnius in Lithuania and Lublin in Poland. Originally established as a video link between Dublin and New York, this portal now allows people in Dublin to connect with residents of these two Eastern European cities in real-time. The portals provide
Ireland-based restaurant Sheela Palace donates Rs 5 lakh for Wayanad landslide relief
Ireland-based restaurant Sheela Palace has donated Rs 5 lakh to aid the relief efforts in the landslide-ravaged Wayanad region of Kerala. The donation has been made to the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund Kerala (CMDRF). The landslides, which struck the villages of Mundakkai, Chooralmala, and Attamala on July 30, have claimed over 300 lives. These villages, located
Meet Dr Lizy Abraham, the Indian researcher who won €556,070 grant in Ireland to revolutionise CHD diagnosis with AI
Written by Sajin Saju For Dr Lizy Abraham, securing a grant of over half a million euro is not just a moment of elation but a critical step in bringing to fruition her research exploring the power of artificial intelligence to diagnose congenital heart diseases (CHDs). “It was the result of a year-long dedicated effort,”
Government unveils ambitious €230 million sports plan to transform Irish athletics
The Irish government has launched a game-changing sports initiative that promises to revolutionize athletics across the country. Minister Thomas Byrne unveiled the Sports Action Plan 2024-2027 today, backed by a record-breaking €230 million budget – doubling the funding from 2018 levels two years ahead of schedule. The comprehensive plan introduces 47 new initiatives aimed at
