High rent and food costs push Irish capital behind only London and Amsterdam despite falling co-working expenses Dublin has been ranked the third most expensive European city for remote workers, according to a new survey by digital bank bunq that analyzed costs including rent, groceries, transport, and dining. London topped the list as most expensive, … Read more
New rules require driving test within four years, theory retest after seven years to combat perpetual learner drivers The Irish government will eliminate the practice of indefinitely driving on learner permits without taking a test, implementing new restrictions from November 2026 that limit permit validity to four years. Under the reformed system, learner permit holders … Read more
1,500 hospitalized in October as XFG variant dominates, though overall case numbers decline from summer peak Nursing homes and hospitals across Ireland continue battling COVID-19 outbreaks, with approximately 1,500 people hospitalized during October, according to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC). While cases have declined sharply from summer levels—dropping from 600 weekly cases to 221 … Read more
Irish airline reports strong first-half performance as ticket prices rise 13% and fleet expansion continues Irish airline Ryanair has reported a 40% surge in pre-tax profits to €2.9 billion for the first half of its financial year, driven by higher ticket prices and increased passenger numbers following fleet expansion. The budget carrier transported 119 million … Read more
Holy Grail Restaurant proprietor and prominent hospitality figure passes away after gym session Biju Varavunkal, 53, owner of Holy Grail Restaurant in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, and a prominent figure in Ireland’s Indian hospitality sector, has died following a heart attack. Varavunkal, a member of the Chittanappara Varavunkal family from Pala Bharananganam, suffered the cardiac arrest … Read more
Government blueprint aims to move all major public services online, streamlining life events from education to retirement The Irish government has approved an ambitious digital transformation plan that will see all major public services available online by 2030, with implementation of a national digital wallet to simplify citizens’ interactions with the state. Public Expenditure Minister … Read more
Parents asked to weigh in on school patronage, religious ethos, and educational preferences by December 16 A large-scale national survey has begun in Irish primary schools as the government prepares for significant reforms to the education sector, with Education and Training Board Ireland urging all parents and guardians to participate before the December 16 deadline. … Read more
Workplace Relations Commission ruling exposes pattern of abuse as hundreds face similar conditions The Workplace Relations Commission has ordered a Cavan restaurant owner to pay €154,000 in compensation to a Chinese chef who was subjected to severe labor exploitation, in a case that highlights widespread abuse of migrant workers in Ireland’s hospitality sector. Xiaofeng Gao … Read more
Garda National Immigration Bureau removes undocumented residents including seven children with families The Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) has deported 52 people who were residing in Ireland without proper documentation, authorities confirmed following an operation conducted Monday. A special charter flight transported 35 men, 10 women, and seven children to Georgia as part of the … Read more
Joy Ottakompananakkal, 74, remembered by Irish Indian-origin community Joy Ottakompananakkal, 74, father of Varghese Joy and a resident of Clonee, Dublin, has passed away. Varghese Joy serves as National Coordinator of Migrant Nurses Ireland (MNI), an advocacy organization that recently warned about fraudulent recruitment agencies exploiting foreign nurses with fake job offers. He is also … Read more
Met Éireann cautions widespread rainfall will continue through Monday with strong southwesterly winds Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rain warning as widespread precipitation affects Ireland, causing flooding in western counties and foggy conditions in some areas. Heavy rain will intensify and become more widespread late tonight, accompanied by strong southwesterly winds. Overnight temperatures … Read more
First-ever group cruise by Irish Indian-origin organization marks milestone in community engagement Malayalis in City West (MIC), a prominent Indian-origin community organization in Ireland, has successfully completed a groundbreaking seven-night, eight-day cruise aboard the MSC Europa, one of Europe’s largest luxury ships, with approximately 100 members participating. The “MIC on MSC 2025” voyage, which took … Read more
Julian Agapitus, 37, who recently joined Cloverhill Prison nursing staff, remembered by community Julian Agapitus, a 37-year-old staff nurse from Kanyakumari Thoothur serving in Dublin, Ireland, has passed away, leaving the Irish-Indian community in mourning. Agapitus had recently joined Cloverhill Prison in Wheatfield, Dublin as a staff nurse after previously working at St. James’s Hospital, … Read more
XFG variant dominates as cases concentrate in older populations and urban counties Approximately 1,500 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 in Ireland throughout October, with the Health Protection Surveillance Centre reporting continued viral activity despite no ICU admissions in the final week. The last week of October saw 221 new cases, resulting in 98 hospitalizations. Encouragingly, … Read more
Average premiums hit €623 as dispute intensifies over legal fees, repair costs, and claims processes Motor insurance costs in Ireland have risen 9% over the past year, with the average premium now reaching €623 and minimum premiums climbing to €397—the highest level since 2014—according to Central Bank figures. The increases are placing additional strain on … Read more