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Dublin councils unite to push for tourist tax, facing industry opposition
Two Dublin local authorities are leading a campaign to introduce a tourist tax on overnight stays, similar to those implemented in many popular tourist destinations worldwide. Fingal County Council has reached out to councils across Ireland, advocating for national legislation that would allow local authorities to collect a “transient visitor tax” from hotels, short-term rentals,
TikTok to lay off up to 300 workers in Dublin as part of restructuring
TikTok is set to lay off up to 300 workers, or 10 per cent of its workforce, at its Dublin base, which employs 3,000 people, Irish Independent reported. The Irish government has been notified of the decision, with redundancies expected to take place in April, according to Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke.
Nearly one-third of Irish households struggling with housing costs, CSO reports
Nearly a third of households are finding it difficult to afford housing expenses, according to latest data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The report revealed that 29.5 per cent of households experienced housing costs as a heavy financial burden in 2024. These costs include rent, mortgage payments, insurance, utility bills, and maintenance expenses. While
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
Global sea ice reaches record low as February 2025 becomes third-warmest on record
Global sea ice cover has plunged to its lowest level ever recorded, according to the EU’s climate change service Copernicus, as February 2025 marked the third-warmest February in recorded history. This alarming development continues a pattern of extreme climate events that have characterized the past two years. Arctic sea ice reached its lowest monthly extent
Historic 18th century fort in Phoenix Park to welcome visitors after decades of closure
After lying dormant for nearly four decades, the Magazine Fort in Dublin’s Phoenix Park will once again open its doors to the public this summer, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced. The nearly 300-year-old military structure, which began construction in 1734 under British forces, will be accessible as part of a series of
IKEA expands ‘Click and Collect’ service with seven new Tesco Ireland locations
IKEA is set to launch seven new “Click and Collect” sites in collaboration with Tesco Ireland, expanding its accessible collection service across counties Louth, Westmeath, Kerry, Wicklow, Mayo, and Dublin. Following a successful pilot in Cork, Louth, and Kildare in May 2023, IKEA reported “phenomenal engagement,” leading to an expansion to 21 locations nationwide. Customers
AI adoption could boost Ireland’s economy by €250 bln within a decade, new report finds
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) could add €250 billion to Ireland’s economy, as measured by GDP, within the next decade, according to a new report by Microsoft and Trinity College Dublin. The AI Economy in Ireland 2025 report also estimated that AI will increase Ireland’s Gross National Income (GNI) by at least €130 billion
Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan set to visit Ireland for European T20 premier league promotion
Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan is scheduled to arrive in Ireland on March 18 in connection with the upcoming European T20 Premier League (ETPL). The visit will provide Indian nationals living in Ireland a rare opportunity to meet and interact with the film star. Bachchan’s visit highlights his involvement with the cricket tournament as a co-owner
