Ireland pledges €20 million to UNRWA amid Gaza crisis and Israeli ban

Ireland pledges €20 million to UNRWA amid Gaza crisis and Israeli ban

Ireland has announced a significant €20 million funding package for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), reinforcing its support for humanitarian efforts in Gaza. The announcement by Tánaiste Simon Harris comes at a crucial time, as UNRWA faces operational challenges following an Israeli ban that took effect on January 30. This latest contribution

Unemployment rate in Ireland drops to 4% in January, CSO reports

Unemployment rate in Ireland drops to 4% in January, CSO reports

The unemployment rate in Ireland fell to 4% in January, down from a revised 4.5 per cent in December 2024, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The data shows that the monthly unemployment rate for men declined to 4 per cent in January, compared to a revised 4.9 per cent in

Housing crisis deepens as HAP properties remain scarce across Ireland

Housing crisis deepens as HAP properties remain scarce across Ireland

A new Simon Communities report reveals severe shortages in Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) accommodation across Ireland, with several major urban centers reporting zero available properties within HAP limits. The December 2023 “Locked Out of the Market” study found only 46 properties available within discretionary HAP rates across 16 surveyed areas, marking a modest 10% increase

Survey reveals most people in Ireland support welcoming immigrants

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

January 2025 breaks global temperature records, further signs of climate crisis

January 2025 breaks global temperature records, further signs of climate crisis

In a concerning development for global climate change, January 2025 has been confirmed as the warmest January ever recorded, according to the latest data from the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. The month’s average global air temperature reached 13.23°C, marking a significant 0.79°C increase above the 1991-2020 January average. This alarming milestone demonstrates the accelerating

Cliffs of Moher coastal trail to remain closed for 2025 tourist season

Cliffs of Moher coastal trail to remain closed for 2025 tourist season

Cliffs of Moher trail, a key visitor attraction in Co Clare, is set to remain closed, or at least partially inaccessible, for the 2025 tourist season due to safety concerns. The Cliffs of Moher, which welcomed nearly 1.5 million visitors last year, will see its coastal walking trail remain out of action after a Sport

TikTok bans beauty filters for teens in mental health crackdown

TikTok bans beauty filters for teens in mental health crackdown

TikTok is taking a significant step to protect teenage users’ mental health by implementing new restrictions on beauty filters. The social media platform will soon block users under 18 from accessing filters that artificially alter their appearance. According to The Irish Examiner, these restrictions will prevent teenagers from using filters that enlarge eyes, plump lips,

Ireland name team for England Six Nations clash

Ireland name team for England Six Nations clash

Ireland’s interim head coach Simon Easterby has named 21-year-old Sam Prendergast at out-half for Saturday’s Six Nations opener against England at the Aviva Stadium, marking the young player’s championship debut. Prendergast, who impressed during the November series, has been selected ahead of Jack Crowley who started during last year’s Six Nations triumph. The decision follows