Anti-immigration protests in Dublin and Sligo

Today, there will be protests against racism and in favour of diversity in Dublin and Sligo. An alliance of community organisations, trade unions, and political parties is organising the Dublin “Ireland for All” solidarity march. Assembling in Parnell Square at 1:30 pm, supporters will march to the Customs House for a rally featuring speakers and … Read more

Transport Minister announces €8.5m investment in 67 bus routes

In accordance with the Connecting Ireland programme, Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has announced 67 new or improved bus routes. These will be implemented before the end of the year and will cost €8.5 million. Speaking in Tullamore at the launch of the routes, Mr Ryan said it was “a really important day for public transport in … Read more

Over half a billion euro for Ireland’s national roads and greenways in 2023

The Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has confirmed the allocation of €554 million to local authorities through Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) for national roads and greenways in 2023. The Department of Transport is providing €491 million of Exchequer capital funds for national roads to local authorities which will see allocations for 34 major projects across … Read more

Covid-19 vaccines extended to children aged six months

Children from six months old to four years old can now receive the Covid-19 vaccine according to updated guidance from the NIAC. The HSE has announced that starting on Monday, they will schedule appointments for Covid-19 vaccinations for kids between the ages of six months and four. Starting today, appointments can be made through www.hse.ie. … Read more

Gardaí warn of big rise in theft of second-hand cars in Ireland

Gardaí are warning of a big rise in car theft in recent times with second-hand imported cars particularly targeted by criminals. Second-hand cars that have been imported from outside the EU are particularly vulnerable to theft due to a lack of security features, Dublin Live reported. According to latest garda figures, there were over 4,000 vehicles reported … Read more

CAB seizes €115,000, Rolex watches and Louis Vuitton bags in Cavan search operations

The Criminal Assets Bureau searched Cavan on Thursday and recovered three Rolex watches, three Louis Vuitton bags, and €115,000 from a bank account. Bureau officers carried out the search with assistance from the North Western Region Detective and Uniform Gardaí, the Regional Armed Response Unit, and the Customs Dog Unit. In addition to the recovery … Read more

Ireland’s ‘golden visa’ programme to be scrapped

A programme offering a visa to non-EU nationals, in return for investment in the Republic of Ireland, is to be scrapped. Applications will no longer be accepted under the Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) from the close of business on Wednesday, the Minister for Justice has confirmed. Simon Harris said the scheme had been under review … Read more

Irish Rail hiring train drivers with salary of up to €63,000

Irish Rail is hiring train drivers to join their team in Dublin and other cities around the nation. The public transportation firm offers a wage range that tops out at €63,000 annually. Applicants must be prepared to work a variety of shifts, including weekends. Successful candidates will provide safe, customer-focused journeys with the potential to … Read more

Young man killed in Kerry single-vehicle collision

The death of a man in his 30s in a road traffic accident on Wednesday evening has led to a request for information from the Garda in Co. Kerry. Around 6 o’clock in the evening, a single vehicle crashed on the N71 (Kenmare to Bantry road) at Drominassig. The car’s driver was brought to Cork … Read more

Screen International reveals Irish talent selected for Inaugural Rising Stars Ireland

UK entertainment trade publication  Screen International, in association with Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, has revealed the filmmakers and actors selected for the first-ever Rising Stars Ireland talent spotlight. Ten upcoming actors, directors, producers, and writers who are about to make a significant career breakthrough have been chosen. All of the individuals picked are either Irish citizens or permanently … Read more

Irish house price growth continues to slow – CSO

In the twelve months leading up to December 2022, residential property prices climbed by 7.8%, according to the most recent data from the Central Statistics Office. 5,213 household purchases of homes at market rates were reported to Revenue in December, an increase of 0.8% from the same month in 2021. Overall, the median price of … Read more

Majority of Irish retail workers earn below €451 per week, new research shows

New research from the Mandate Trade Union has found that nearly two-thirds of Irish retail staff are earning less than €451 per week. While hourly salaries were rising, the majority of workers were not putting in enough hours to make more than the weekly living wage, which is currently little over €500 per week, according to … Read more