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Inflation steady at 2.7% as food and insurance costs outpace overall rise
Ireland’s inflation rate held broadly steady at 2.7% in the year to January, easing slightly from the previous month, according to the latest Consumer Price Index figures from the Central Statistics Office. While the overall rate of price growth has stabilised, several everyday essentials continue to rise faster than the headline figure. Education services recorded
Nurses and carers wanted in Ireland – Competitive pay
Ireland’s leading healthcare recruitment group, i2i, is inviting applications for Staff Nurses and Healthcare Assistantsacross all counties in Ireland. Roles are available in nursing homes and hospitals, with attractive salary packages. Who can apply Staff Nurses: Priority for NMBI-registered nurses currently based in Ireland. Others may also apply. Healthcare Assistants: Applicants must be currently working
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,
Germany announces visa-free transit for Indian passport holders, benefiting travelers including Irish residents
Germany has announced visa-free transit travel for Indian passport holders, eliminating the requirement for special transit visas when passing through German airports en route to other destinations. The decision will make international travel smoother, faster, and significantly reduce paperwork for Indian citizens. The announcement came in a joint statement issued during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s
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
