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New rent laws come into effect across Ireland
New rent laws have come into force in Ireland from March 1, bringing significant changes aimed at strengthening tenant protections. The updated legislation introduces a six-year lease term for new tenants, offering greater long-term security in the rental market. The move is part of wider reforms designed to create more stability for renters amid ongoing
An Post to recruit 300 delivery staff ahead of peak season
An Post has announced plans to hire 300 additional delivery staff as it prepares for a surge in parcel volumes during the upcoming peak season. The recruitment drive comes amid a sharp increase in demand, with parcel volumes in the first two months of this year reported to be nearly 50% higher than the same
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
‘Psychiatry: An Industry of Death’ international exhibition opens in Dublin
The international exhibition ‘Psychiatry: An Industry of Death’ will open in Dublin on February 21, with the launch event taking place at the The Gresham Hotel on O’Connell Street Upper. Following the opening, daily guided tours will run from February 22 to 27. Organisers say the exhibition examines the history of psychiatry, focusing on alleged
Indian-origin IT professional Aswathi Rajasekharan found dead on Bray beach
The body of Indian-origin IT professional Aswathi Rajasekharan (31), who had been reported missing, was recovered from the sea at Bray, Co Wicklow, on Sunday morning. Aswathi had been missing since the previous day. Following a complaint filed by friends, an extensive search operation was launched along the south Dublin coastline, including Dalkey and Killiney.
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
