Dublin city will introduce its first static speed camera next Friday, with the new safety device becoming operational on Dolphin’s Barn from August 1st at 12pm. The camera will be positioned alongside the Maxol garage on Crumlin Road in Dublin 12, marking a significant milestone in the capital’s road safety enforcement strategy. The location was … Read more
Energy supplier Flogas has announced a 7% increase in electricity charges for residential customers, taking effect from August 25th, adding approximately €126 annually to household energy bills. The price hike will cost the average residential electricity customer an additional €10.51 per month, though natural gas customers remain unaffected by the changes. Flogas defended the increase … Read more
Ireland’s housing construction showed significant improvement in the first half of 2025, with completions rising 35% compared to the same period last year, though experts warn the numbers remain drastically insufficient to address the country’s acute housing shortage. The Central Statistics Office reported that just over 15,000 new homes were completed between January and June … Read more
An Coimisiún Pleanála has refused planning permission for a major housing development on the outskirts of Bray, rejecting Cosgrave Property Group’s proposal for 650 new homes due to concerns about urban sprawl and inadequate public transport links. The comprehensive development would have included 241 houses and 409 apartments on a 78.5-hectare agricultural site off Berryfield … Read more
PayPal has announced plans to create 100 new highly skilled positions in Dublin, focusing on artificial intelligence and data science roles as the payment giant transforms its Irish operations into a global innovation hub. The new positions represent a significant evolution for PayPal’s Dublin office, which began as a customer service center but is now … Read more
The European Central Bank is widely anticipated to hold interest rates steady today, marking the first pause in a cutting cycle that began in September as policymakers await clarity on potential US trade tariffs. A decision to maintain rates would end eight consecutive cuts that brought the ECB’s benchmark deposit rate down from a peak … Read more
A new Road Safety Authority report has revealed that 105 motorcyclists died and 884 were seriously injured on Irish roads between 2020 and 2024, highlighting the disproportionate risks faced by two-wheeled road users. The comprehensive study found that motorcyclists accounted for 14% of all road fatalities and 12% of serious injuries during this period, despite … Read more
On the surface, Ireland feels safe. It has that calm, unhurried rhythm. People smile at you on the streets. The crime rates are low. It ranks consistently high on the Global Peace Index, often placing it in the top ten. It seems like the kind of place where racism should feel out of place. Racism, … Read more
Allied Irish Banks has mandated that non-customer-facing employees return to office premises for three days per week from January 2026, ending the full remote working arrangements that have been in place since the COVID-19 pandemic. HR Manager Dave McCormack informed staff via email that the bank seeks to maintain “balance and flexibility” while increasing “in-person … Read more
Ireland international Evan Ferguson has completed a season-long loan move to AS Roma from Brighton & Hove Albion, with the Serie A club securing an option to make the transfer permanent for the promising 20-year-old striker. Ferguson’s career has been marked by early promise followed by setbacks. After joining Brighton from Dublin’s Bohemians at just … Read more
The Irish Government has allocated almost €4 billion for defence and justice capital spending over the next five years, representing massive increases in investment for both critical sectors under the updated National Development Plan. Defence spending will receive €1.7 billion between 2026 and 2030, marking a dramatic 144% increase from the €697 million allocated in … Read more
Ireland will prohibit industrial sprat fishing in its inshore waters from October 2026, marking a significant shift in marine conservation policy aimed at protecting a crucial species in the country’s marine food chain. The Cabinet approved the ban on Tuesday following a proposal from Marine Minister Martin Heydon and Minister of State for Fisheries Timmy … Read more
Valentin Paret-Peintre delivered France its first stage victory of this year’s Tour de France, narrowly defeating Ireland’s Ben Healy in a spectacular sprint finish atop the legendary Mont Ventoux during stage 16. After four grueling hours racing from Montpellier, the dramatic conclusion unfolded on the mountain’s notorious final slopes. Healy, who previously won stage six … Read more
The Irish Government has announced a massive €200 billion capital investment programme that will transform the country’s infrastructure over the next ten years, with electricity networks receiving unprecedented funding levels. Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers is expected to present the updated National Development Plan to Cabinet on Tuesday, marking the conclusion of weeks of intense … Read more
People living in socio-economically disadvantaged areas hold more negative attitudes towards immigration, particularly in communities that have seen increases in migrant populations since 2011, new research has revealed. The Economic and Social Research Institute study examined how community context shapes attitudes to immigration across Ireland, finding that local disadvantage levels play a significant role in … Read more