Met Éireann has issued Status Yellow weather warnings for several counties as Ireland braces for deteriorating conditions, with an Arctic airmass set to bring a significant temperature drop across the country. The national forecaster has specifically highlighted concerns for Cork, Kerry, and western counties, where residents can expect a combination of wet and windy conditions … Read more
Student attendance concerns have reached a new high in Ireland, with Tusla receiving over 8,000 referrals in the 2023-24 academic year, marking a 25% increase compared to pre-pandemic levels. The dramatic rise in referrals to Tusla’s Education Support Service (TESS) signals a growing challenge in maintaining consistent school attendance following the disruptions caused by Covid-19. … Read more
Ireland’s free contraception program is set to reach a significant milestone, with Health Minister Stephen Donnelly announcing that an estimated 320,000 women will have accessed the expanded scheme by the end of 2024. Recent data from the first nine months of the year shows strong engagement with the initiative, with approximately 245,000 people having already … Read more
A new government campaign has been launched urging travelers to check their passport validity and use the online renewal system well ahead of their travel dates, following a year where 92% of passport applications were processed through the digital service. The “Don’t Be That Person” campaign, introduced by Tánaiste Micheál Martin, promotes Passport Online as … Read more
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has successfully completed its closest-ever approach to the sun, coming within 3.8 million miles of the solar surface while traveling at an extraordinary speed of 430,000 miles per hour on Christmas Eve. The spacecraft, which potentially faced temperatures reaching 982C during its daring approach, has sent back a signal confirming it’s … Read more
More than 200,000 cancer survivors in Ireland continue to face significant financial discrimination, with many being denied access to mortgages and loans even years after entering remission, prompting calls for immediate government action. A coalition of campaigners and politicians has branded the current treatment of cancer survivors by financial institutions as “distasteful” and “grotesque,” highlighting … Read more
RTÉ has withdrawn its Cork regional studios from the property market as it continues efforts to find a new production facility in Cork city centre. The national broadcaster has confirmed that its Father Mathew Street property, valued at approximately €2 million, is no longer available for sale while it evaluates options for its future presence … Read more
A groundbreaking study of Ireland’s Sexual Assault Treatment Units (SATUs) reveals a dramatic increase in reports of sexual violence occurring abroad, with cases more than doubling from 55 in 2017 to 126 in 2023. The research, published in the International Journal of Legal Medicine, shows that 7% of all sexual assault cases reported to Irish … Read more
Ireland is maintaining its support for controversial EU legislation that would require social media companies to scan encrypted messages for child abuse material, despite ongoing resistance from several member states. The proposal, which has faced challenges since its introduction two-and-a-half years ago, failed to secure agreement at the recent EU Justice and Home Affairs Council. … Read more
Electric vehicle sales in Ireland have dropped dramatically in 2024, with industry leaders calling for immediate government action to restore consumer confidence despite what they describe as ideal market conditions for EV adoption. The Central Statistics Office reports a 25% decline in EV sales during the first 11 months of 2024, even as charging infrastructure … Read more
Irish teenagers are smoking and drinking less than their European counterparts, but the country ranks fourth highest in the EU for youth vaping, according to a comprehensive new OECD health report. The Health at a Glance study reveals Ireland has the EU’s lowest smoking rate among 15-year-olds at just 7%, alongside one of the lowest … Read more
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has revealed alarming statistics showing that healthcare workers face approximately 100 assaults each month in Irish hospitals, with unions suggesting the actual numbers may be significantly higher. Recent data from the HSE’s National Incident Management System (Nims) shows 1,210 reported assaults against hospital staff occurred through mid-December, including two incidents … Read more
Ireland is breaking with tradition this Christmas, trading typical winter temperatures for unusually mild weather, Met Éireann forecasts. Christmas Day will see temperatures climb to an unseasonable 11 to 13 degrees, with cloudy skies dominating the holiday weather. While most of the country will stay dry, western regions can expect some light rain and drizzle, … Read more
Thousands of non-EU healthcare workers in Ireland face a heartbreaking Christmas away from their children due to strict income requirements for family reunification, sparking calls for urgent reform. Around 2,000 healthcare assistants, vital to Ireland’s hospitals and nursing homes, cannot bring their children to live with them because their salaries fall below government thresholds. Workers … Read more
A stark warning has been issued by the Policing Authority about the future of An Garda Síochána, highlighting an urgent need to boost recruitment as the force faces a wave of retirements in the coming years. The comprehensive assessment reveals that current recruitment levels at the Garda College will barely offset ongoing resignations and retirements, … Read more