Vinu Devan 
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) reports that one in four adult women had been sexually abused by their partner. The level for males is 6%, which is more than four times higher. Those who were “White-Irish Traveller/Roma/other white background” were more likely to have reported experiencing sexual violence as an adult with a partner (19%) … Read more
The Irish Embassy in Beijing has not removed displays of support for Ukraine, despite the Chinese government asking all foreign embassies to take down “propaganda” from their facades. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland, there will always be “visual reminders” of Ireland’s support to Ukraine throughout the war. A spokesperson for the … Read more
Young Irish cricketer Harry Tector has moved up to a No. 7 position in the most recent ICC men’s ODI batting rankings, which is also the best position for an Ireland batter. Tector’s 206 runs during the three-match series against Bangladesh have helped him achieve this career-best position. In three ODIs, the 23-year-old Tector had … Read more
The US-based multinational company IBM is launching a further significant phase of a multi-year transformational training programme across its research and digital sales teams in Ireland, which is intended to be worth more than €10 million over approximately the next five years. The programme is supported by the Government of Ireland through IDA Ireland. The … Read more
Tesco consumers are being urged to use their coupons before they expire. On May 21, thousands of Clubcard coupons valued around $1 million will expire. Customers first received these coupons in March 2021. Customers are advised to check their Tesco Ireland app before the cutoff time to see whether they still have these coupons on … Read more
The Meath assault that put a teenager in the hospital is being investigated by the Gardaí. On Monday afternoon, at 2.30 pm, the incident happened in the Navan region. Footage of the alleged incident has been circulating on social media, with gardaí appealing for people to stop sharing the footage. A face injury was treated … Read more
Global temperatures are likely to surge to record levels in the next five years, fuelled by heat-trapping greenhouse gases and a naturally occurring El Niño event, according to a new update issued by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). There is a 66% chance that the annual average near-surface global temperature between 2023 and 2027 will be more … Read more
Data from the Central Statistics Office show that in the 12 months leading up to March 2023, the national Residential Property Price Index climbed by 3.9%. This is down from a 5.1% increase in the year to February and the high value of 15.1% in the 12 months to February and March 2022. Prices in … Read more
A 26-year-old Irish tourists body was reportedly found in a river in Switzerland on Monday following a two-day search, according to police. The Irish man was reported missing on Saturday night in Lauterbrunnen, in the Swiss Alps, and the Bernese cantonal police launched an inquiry, said the police. Police said they carried out the search … Read more
Primary school students in Ireland rank among the best in the world for reading ability, according to a major international study. The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (Pirls) tested reading skills among hundreds of thousands of pupils across almost 60 countries in 2021. The findings will come as a relief to parents, schools and policymakers following … Read more
Once again, petrol prices have dropped to an average of €1.57 per litre. The AA’s most recent price monitor indicates that petrol costs, on average, €1.57 per litre, a decrease of more than 1% from April. To an average of €1.47 per litre, diesel prices decreased by 2.6 percent in the month. The declines, though, … Read more
Based on recent research by the Climate and Health Alliance, the Irish diet and food system are like a slow-motion disaster, contributing to early mortality and disability from diet-related chronic illnesses.The research recommends breaking the loop of junk food consumption and moving towards more plant-based diets in place of processed foods.According to the research, while … Read more
A new climate action mandate that will be presented to Cabinet today for approval prohibits the use of disposable cups, plates, and cutlery in public sector canteens. Eamon Ryan, the minister of climate change and the environment, will present the “Public Sector Climate Action Mandate 2023” for Cabinet approval. The mandate highlights the primary climate … Read more
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, will a lead a first, post pandemic, full Ministerial trade mission to China in cooperation with Bord Bia. Speaking ahead of the Trade Mission, Minister McConalogue stated: “I am delighted to lead this first full in-person trade mission to China following the lifting of pandemic travel … Read more
Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, announced funding of over €885,000 for the promotion of Irish arts globally through Culture Ireland’s Grants Programme. The funding will benefit 105 projects spread across 32 countries, covering circus, dance, film, literature, music, theatre and the visual arts. Announcing the awards, Minister Martin said: … Read more