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Irish public transport services launch international driver recruitment drive
Government-controlled public transport operators in Ireland have launched a major recruitment campaign for foreign bus drivers as the sector seeks to address staffing shortages. Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus are actively recruiting qualified drivers from abroad to fill vacancies across their networks, with applications open to candidates from European countries and those already residing in
Amazon to cut 14,000 jobs globally as Irish workers face uncertainty
Tech giant reducing corporate workforce by 4% to streamline operations and fund AI investments Amazon has confirmed plans to lay off approximately 14,000 corporate employees worldwide as part of cost-cutting measures aimed at reducing management layers and funding its substantial artificial intelligence investments. The cuts will exclusively affect white-collar workers, representing about 4% of Amazon’s
Government unveils plan to build 300,000 homes by 2030 amid opposition criticism
The government has announced an ambitious new housing strategy aimed at delivering 300,000 homes in Ireland by 2030, including 72,000 social housing units, though the plan has drawn immediate criticism for failing to set annual targets. The ‘Delivering Homes, Building Communities’ plan was launched by Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Housing Minister James Brown, who described
Ireland prepares major immigration policy overhaul as government faces mounting pressure
Ireland is bracing for significant changes to its immigration system, with Tánaiste Simon Harris confirming that a comprehensive policy review is underway and new guidelines expected to be announced next month. Harris sparked widespread debate after stating that “the current immigration rate cannot continue; the current system is stretching beyond the country’s capacity.” His comments
UN warns carbon emissions cuts fall drastically short of climate goals
Nations’ pledges project only 10% reduction by 2035 against required 60% to limit warming to 1.5°C Global carbon emissions are on track to fall just 10% by 2035 based on national climate pledges—far below the 60% reduction scientists say is necessary to limit catastrophic warming—the United Nations warned ahead of crucial COP30 climate talks. UN
Amitabh Bachchan slashes paparazzi over fake news about Dharmendra, saying “no ethics left”
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has voiced his displeasure over the growing intrusion into Dharmendra and the Deol family’s privacy. 89-year-old actor Dharmendra is recovering at his home in Mumbai after a recent health scare, and a leaked video from his hospital room has caused widespread concern. A day after Sunny Deol criticised the paparazzi for being
Dublin’s 500-year wait for Catholic Cathedral may end with Pope Leo decision
Vatican expected to elevate Pro-Cathedral to full cathedral status during bicentennial celebrations The Catholic community in Ireland awaits Pope Leo’s intervention on a 500-year-old question: when will Dublin’s Archdiocese finally have an official cathedral headquarters? Since the Reformation stripped Catholics of Christ Church Cathedral in the 16th century, Dublin has operated with St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral
Temu faces potential breach of EU digital marketplace rules over unsafe products
Chinese online retailer Temu is under investigation by the European Commission over potential violations of the EU’s digital marketplace regulations. Preliminary findings reveal that the platform has been selling illegal products, including small toys for infants and miniature electronics, which could pose safety risks. According to The Journal, The European Commission’s investigation suggests that Temu
Aviva stadium to host seven matches at 2028 European Championship
Dublin’s Aviva Stadium will host seven matches during the 2028 European Championship, officials have confirmed, marking a significant coup for Irish football. The stadium will stage five group matches, one round of 16 fixture and one quarter-final as part of the 24-team tournament, which will feature 51 matches over 31 days across the United Kingdom
