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Mayo TD calls for 100km/h speed cap on all cars in Ireland
A Mayo TD has proposed a bold plan to cap car speeds at 100km/h to tackle Ireland’s rising road fatalities. Fine Gael TD Michael Ring suggested that the government should require all cars brought into Ireland to include technology that prevents them from going over 100km/h, according to The Irish Examiner. Ring argues that the
Ireland’s cyber skills shortage: A call to double the workforce
Ireland must dramatically increase its cybersecurity workforce to safeguard its digital future, industry experts warn. Cyber Ireland, a national security cluster organization, is set to tell the Oireachtas communications committee that the country needs to double its number of cybersecurity professionals by 2030. Currently, about 8,000 people work in Ireland’s cybersecurity sector. Cyber Ireland believes
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
New covid strain sweeps globe: What you need to know about XEC
A new Covid-19 variant is making waves across the world, with health officials on high alert. The XEC strain, first spotted in Germany, has now spread to 27 countries, including parts of Europe, Asia, and North America. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reports that this highly contagious variant is behind about one in 10
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,”
Dublin Marathon: Tonosa smashes national record as Kenyan star claims victory
A historic day at the Dublin Marathon saw Dundrum South Dublin AC’s Hiko Tonosa set a new Irish national record while finishing third overall in an impressive time of 2:09:42. Kenya’s Moses Kemei emerged victorious in the men’s race, crossing the finish line in 2:08:47, followed by Ethiopia’s Abebaw Desalew in 2:09:24. The women’s race
