The cost of average private rents increased by 84% in the nine years leading up to last year, according to new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute. The study found from 2012 to 2021, the average monthly rent increased from €589 to €1,084 per month. The analysis concluded that this has resulted in … Read more
The euro briefly fell back below parity with the dollar today after the European Central Bank (ECB) raised interest rates, and US data showed that the world’s biggest economy rebounded more than expected in the third quarter. The ECB raised its deposit rate by 0.75% to 1.5%, the highest since 2009, in an effort to … Read more
According to the most recent Department of Housing data, the number of residential units under construction fell last month. In September, the Department received commencement notices for 2,211 units, a 31% decrease from the 3,203 commencements notified in the same month last year. There were 605 units started in Dublin local authority areas and 1,219 … Read more
A young Irish woman died after a suspected allergic reaction from drinking a coffee. Aika Doheny, in her twenties, had moved to Japan for a vacation and to visit family. She became seriously ill earlier this month after drinking what is thought to be a soya-based coffee. It is believed that several attempts were made … Read more
Facebook parent Meta has announced a drop in income for the second quarter in a row, owing to decreased advertising revenue and competition from the immensely popular video app TikTok. This week’s poor earnings reports from Google parent Alphabet and Microsoft were followed by Meta’s. In the three months ending September 30, Meta earned 4.4 … Read more
The European Central Bank’s (ECB) governing council meets today in Frankfurt, amid expectations that interest rates may be raised by another 0.75%. The ECB has already raised interest rates twice this year, by half a percentage point in July and three-quarters of a percentage point in September. Market experts broadly expect rates to be raised … Read more
Henry Cavill has officially revealed that he will return to his role as Superman and promises that fans will be rewarded for their patience. The British actor, who has appeared in multiple DC franchise films, said that his recent cameo in Black Adam was “just a very small taste of things to come”. Cavill addressed fans personally … Read more
Cork City Council has issued its second flood warning in less than 24 hours for the city centre. Due to strong astronomical Spring tides, some low-lying quays may flood during high tide this evening at 6.56 pm, tomorrow at 07.17 am, and again at 7.34 pm, according to the local council. Morrison’s Quay, Fr. Mathew … Read more
Around 350,000 passengers are expected to travel through Dublin Airport this Bank Holiday weekend, between Friday and Monday. According to daa, the airport’s operator, about 190,000 passengers are expected to depart from the airport during the four days. More than 2,200 planes are expected to arrive and depart during the long weekend, according to Graeme … Read more
Fines for road safety offences are set to double from Thursday, with speeding, mobile phone use and failure to display learner and novice plates among those due to increase. Minister of State at the Department of Transport Hildegarde Naughton said the penalty for 16 road safety offences will double from midnight on Wednesday at the … Read more
An Iranian hermit known as the “world’s dirtiest man” for not taking a shower for more than 50 years has died at the ripe old age of 94, according to official media. “Amou Haji,” an endearing nickname for an elderly person, died on Sunday in the village of Dejgah in Fars’ southern province of Fars, … Read more
Ireland secured a remarkable triumph over rivals England by five runs in a rain-affected match at the Twenty20 World Cup in Melbourne. The Irish fans in the stands are delighted and England has again been hunted down by Ireland on the big stage after that famous win 11 years ago in the 2011 World Cup. … Read more
Liberty IT is conducting a recruiting campaign for 70 new student positions, including placements and graduate roles. Opportunities will be available in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, with successful individuals joining Liberty IT in 2023. They will go through a comprehensive training programme encompassing technical and professional skills before being allocated into teams … Read more
Gardaí are investigating the discovery of a man’s body in unexplained circumstances in Co Westmeath. The body of a man in his 60s was discovered at a residence in Rattin near Milltownpass shortly after 6 p.m. on Tuesday. He was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. The Office of the State Pathologist … Read more
Today saw the largest number of patients on trolleys so far this year. According to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, there are 669 persons on trolleys in Irish hospitals. This figure includes 28 children. With 80 persons on trolleys today, University Hospital Limerick is the worst affected, followed by Cork University Hospital with 72. … Read more