This summer, Dublin Airport is hiring security personnel to add to its workforce in the capital. The airport is now paying a starting salary of €33,112 and hourly earnings of €15.88 (including shift pay). At Dublin Airport, the Airport Search Unit Officer plays a crucial role in maintaining the safe and effective flow of travellers … Read more
Inflation decreased to 6.6% in May from 7.2% in April, marking the 12th consecutive month where the annual increase in consumer prices exceeded 5%, according to the most recent Central Statistics Office (CSO) data. Annual inflation has now dropped each of the last three months after rising to 8.5% in February. While prices for services … Read more
Irish Rail warned customers to expect considerable delays on some routes this afternoon as it works to address a “major signalling issue.” The signalling issue previously caused all routes to and from Dublin’s Connolly Station, including all DART trains, to be halted from roughly 2.10 to 3.10 p.m. The transport network said that the fault … Read more
The MIND Mega Mela, with the slogan ‘The Great Indian Festival’, was a celebration specifically for Indians, embracing all Indians—including Malayalees—from every corner of Ireland. The Mega Mela attracted more than 7,000 Indians, and the festival won the hearts of the public with its extraordinary participation and excellent organisation. South Indian film star Honey Rose … Read more
The European School Chess Championships will make history in June 2024 as the first European chess championships to be held in Ireland. The tournament, which will be held at the University of Limerick from May 30 to June 8, 2024, is expected to attract between 300 and 400 young chess players from all over Europe … Read more
The State was entitled to refuse two Malaysian students permission to land in Ireland to study online courses here, the Court of Appeal has ruled. Chain Wen Wei and Tang Ting Ting arrived at Cork Airport in December 2020, during a “Level 3” lockdown, to take up an English language course that moved online due … Read more
The Finglas Cricket Club, which has quickly become the favourite club of Irish cricket fans by presenting the best players in the sports world, is beginning its summer cricket camp. Both kids and adults are eligible to take advantage of this opportunity. The camp is open to players in the Blitz (5-7 years), Cubs (8-11 … Read more
Residential burglaries reportedly fell by more than 21% throughout the winter, according to the Garda. The number of burglaries decreased last winter as compared to last summer, according to new garda figures released today. The officer in charge of organised and serious crime said the reduction is an effect of Operation Thor, which was started … Read more
In spite of the Covid pandemic’s continued impacts, a record 135,033 pupils are beginning their Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle examinations today. A mandatory five-day absence from the exam site is required for any applicant who has Covid starting on the day of their first symptom. However, the public health advice is that students who … Read more
The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which results in tens of thousands of hospital admissions and fatalities each year, has finally received approval from European regulatory authorities. The Arexvy injection, manufactured by British pharmaceutical company GSK (GSK.L), is intended to safeguard individuals 60 and older. RSV normally manifests as cold-like symptoms, but in young children and … Read more
Cork Indian Nurses (COINNs) will be organising Summer Fest on Sunday 11th June. The festival will take place in the St. Finbarr’s National Club in Togher, Cork, from 9 am to 9 pm. Mexican dance, a karate demonstration, a performance by the Anugraha School of Dance in classical dance, tug-of-war, and belly dancing by Dublin’s … Read more
A large number of Atypical Working Scheme (AWS) applications for overseas nurses (of various countries, although the bulk are from India) have been rejected since January 2023, or they have been subjected to a multitude of “Further Information Required” (FIR) inquiries. Unreasonable delays and a questionably high rejection rate during the Atypical Working Scheme (AWS) … Read more
Tolls on the country’s national road network are to increase from 1 July, the Department of Transport and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) have confirmed. This follows the conclusion of the Government’s six-month deferment of toll increases on 30 June and the standard regulated toll in line with the inflationary increase will take effect on 1 … Read more
The present heatwave is expected to go well into next weekend according to Met Éireann. It has been dry and bright on Bank Holiday Monday, but patchy cloud will continue to develop in the afternoon and evening, notably in the northwest, and there is a possibility of one or two isolated showers. Tomorrow will be another … Read more
650,000 families would receive an additional €100 per child in Child Benefit payments, the Department of Social Protection has announced. Families will get the payment as additional help on Tuesday in a measure aimed at helping families with the cost-of-living crisis. The proposal, which was included in Budget 2023, will benefit more than 1.2 million … Read more