New car sales in Ireland jumped nearly 60% in June, with electric vehicles accounting for more than half of all registrations during what is typically a quiet month for the motor trade. June saw 2,376 new car sales compared to 1,493 in the same month last year, with electric vehicles making up 50.7% of registrations. … Read more
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has unveiled ambitious plans to dramatically expand Dublin’s Luas network by 2050, including two new circular lines on the outskirts of the city centre and connections to major suburban areas. The Luas 2050 vision proposes new lines to Blanchardstown, Clondalkin, Balgriffin, and Clongriffin, alongside the circular routes and an orbital line beyond … Read more
Former Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has been selected to chair the European Union’s new housing advisory board, marking his return to public policy work after stepping away from Irish politics. Ryan will lead a 16-member expert panel tasked with providing independent policy recommendations to address Europe’s housing crisis. The role involves developing strategies to … Read more
Dublin Bus achieved a 64% increase in pre-tax profits to €3.83 million last year, driven by record passenger numbers of 159 million customers and improved operational performance. The state transport company’s financial success came despite receiving €4.67 million in performance-related penalties from the National Transport Authority, though this represented a significant improvement from the €9.09 … Read more
Ireland is pushing for targeted tariff exemptions on whiskey, thoroughbred horses, and medical technology in EU-US trade negotiations, with just one week remaining before the deadline for an outline agreement. Tánaiste Simon Harris will tell Cabinet colleagues on Tuesday that securing side deals in these key sectors represents the best outcome Ireland can achieve, as … Read more
Intel is set to eliminate up to 195 positions at its chip manufacturing facility in Leixlip, County Kildare, as part of the global technology giant’s broader workforce reduction strategy. The company has submitted a collective redundancy notification to the Department of Enterprise, informing the government that the affected staff could face compulsory redundancy. The cuts … Read more
A gas customer faced a massive catch-up bill after his meter readings were rejected “with no explanation” for seven years, highlighting serious failings by utility companies, according to Ireland’s energy regulator. The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) found significant issues with both Gas Networks Ireland and the customer’s supplier in the case, where a … Read more
Ireland will require approximately 50,000 long-term residential care beds by 2040 to meet the needs of a rapidly ageing population, according to new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute. The ESRI study, funded by the Department of Health, reveals that the number of people aged 85 and over is projected to more than … Read more
Third-level students will be “really hurt” by the Government’s decision not to extend last year’s €1,000 reduction in undergraduate fees, student representatives have warned. Higher Education Minister James Lawless confirmed over the weekend that “as it stands”, the universal cut to college fees will not be repeated in this year’s budget. This means undergraduate students … Read more
The European Union is exploring a potential ban on short-term rental properties for periods under 90 days as part of its response to Europe’s housing affordability crisis. The proposal may be included in an upcoming European Parliament committee report on housing, according to Independent Ireland MEP Ciarán Mullooly, who serves as vice-chair of the Parliament’s … Read more
Dublin’s Pride Parade is causing significant disruptions to road traffic and public transport services today, with multiple street closures and service diversions affecting the capital throughout the day. Dublin City Council and Transport for Ireland have implemented extensive traffic management plans, with road closures beginning at 6am and some restrictions remaining in place until 10pm … Read more
Revenue officers have confiscated almost seven million cigarettes valued at €6.25 million during a search at Dublin Port, representing a potential loss of €4.9 million to the Exchequer. The massive seizure occurred on Tuesday when customs officials examined an unaccompanied shipping container that had arrived from Rotterdam. The operation was carried out using routine profiling … Read more
Fuel prices in Ireland have continued their upward trend, with both petrol and diesel recording slight increases in June. The latest figures from the AA reveal that petrol now costs an average of €1.77 per litre, marking a 1 cent rise compared to May. Similarly, diesel prices have also gone up by 1 cent month-on-month, … Read more
Ireland has reached a devastating milestone with 15,747 people officially recognised as homeless in May, marking the highest figure ever recorded. The statistics, covering the week of May 19-25, represent an increase of 167 people from April’s count of 15,580. Among those in emergency accommodation, 4,844 are children – a rise of 69 from the … Read more
Phone fraud has exploded by almost 300% in Ireland, with AIB reporting a dramatic surge in vishing and smishing scams targeting customers’ personal information and bank details. The bank’s latest Fraud Trend report shows a 297% increase in phone call and text message fraud reports between January and May compared to the same period last … Read more