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Driving test waiting list falls to 10 weeks, RSA tells Transport Committee
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has told the Oireachtas Transport Committee that the national average waiting time for a driving test has fallen to 10.3 weeks, marking a significant improvement in recent months. RSA chief executive Sam Waide said the reduction was largely achieved through the recruitment of 45 new driving testers, helping to clear
Vertiv to create 200 new jobs in north-west Ireland as operations expand
Vertiv has announced plans to create around 200 new jobs in Ireland’s north-west region over the next six months, as part of a significant expansion of its operations. The technology manufacturer said the recruitment drive is being driven by growing global demand for its products, which support critical digital infrastructure including data centres and communication
Donegal records lowest house prices in Ireland as national property costs rise 7.6%
House prices in Ireland increased by 7.6 percent in the year to September, with Donegal remaining the most affordable county while Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown commands the highest prices, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The annual increase represents a slight acceleration from the 7.5 percent rise recorded in the year to August,
Ireland tightens immigration laws: 33 people involved in crimes deported
Ireland has deported 33 people convicted of serious offences, as part of a strengthened approach to immigration enforcement. The deportations were carried out by the Garda National Immigration Bureau. Authorities confirmed that 31 men and two women were removed from the country on a special charter flight on Sunday and returned to their home countries,
France removes airport transit visa for Indians; major student visa reforms announced
In a significant boost for Indian travellers and students, French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that Indian passport holders will no longer require an Airport Transit Visa (ATV) when passing through French airports. The decision is expected to make travel to Europe, the UK and the US smoother and potentially cheaper for lakhs of Indian
Waterford Malayali Association to host child development awareness event
The Waterford Malayali Association (WMA) will host a special awareness class and open forum this month aimed at supporting the creative and social development of children. The programme, organised under the banner ‘My Malayalam Creative Hub’, will take place on Thursday, February 19, at the Farenshoneen Youth and Community Centre in Waterford. Organisers say the
Subin Stephen to be paid last respects by Indian-origin community in Dublin today
The body of Subin Stephen (48), who passed away in Lucan earlier this week, will lie in repose today (Thursday) at Cunningham Funeral Home in Celbridge. Friends, colleagues and members of the Indian-origin community in Dublin will be able to pay their last respects between 4pm and 6pm. Subin, who worked as a physiotherapist with
Amazon web services secures approval for three data centres in Dublin 15 after three-year wait
An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission to Amazon Web Services for three new data centres in north Dublin, three years after plans were initially submitted in December 2022. Universal Developers LLC secured approval for the facilities with a combined power load of 73MW on a 65-acre site at Cruiserath Road, Dublin 15. Fingal County
T20 World Cup: Ireland lose to Sri Lanka in opening match
Ireland cricket team began their T20 World Cup campaign with a defeat, losing by 20 runs to Sri Lanka cricket team in the opening Group B match played in Colombo on Tuesday. After winning the toss, Ireland chose to bowl first. Sri Lanka posted a competitive 163 for 6 in their 20 overs. Kusal Mendis
