The Taoiseach and Prime Minister Boris Johnson have held a bilateral meeting on Saturday afternoon. They discussed the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine and the profound global security, economic and humanitarian consequences. The Taoiseach, who had just come from a meeting of EU leaders in Versailles, emphasised the strength and unity of the EU response. … Read more
The Russian Embassy in Ireland has released a statement to Irish media, claiming that the bombing of a maternity hospital in Ukraine was a “hoax, carefully staged by the Ukrainian nationalists”. In a statement issued today, the Russian Embassy said the incident was created by “Ukrainian propaganda” and that the Russian Armed Forces are “not fighting the … Read more
A man in his 20s was arrested during a raid in North Dublin on Friday, where gardaí seized €157,000 worth of suspected cannabis. Gardaí said as part of ongoing investigations targeting persons suspected to be involved in organised crime operating in the Artane area, a joint intelligence-led operation was conducted by the Garda National Drugs … Read more
Traditional music legend Pete St John, who wrote world-famous ballads such as The Fields of Athenry and The Rare Auld Times, has died at the age of 90. Pete St John died peacefully earlier today at Dublin’s Beaumont Hospital, his family said. He is best known for writing The Fields of Athenry was written in … Read more
The United States and its allies moved Friday to end normal trade relations with Russia, as President Joe Biden vowed the West would make Vladimir Putin “pay the price” for his invasion of Ukraine. Biden announced the new step, which would enable Western nations to inflict steep tariff hikes on Russian goods, in coordination with … Read more
The biggest gathering of Indians in Ireland, the Kerala House Carnival, is back with a bang. This mega event will be held on 18th June 2022 at Lucan Youth Centre, Primrose Lane, in Dublin. Kerala House Carnival Kerala House Carnival is the biggest get-together of Indians in Ireland. Since their formation in 2010, they have … Read more
Migrant Nurses Ireland (MNI) has been invited by NMBI (Nursing And Midwifery Board Of Ireland) yesterday, 10th March for a lunch to take MNI’s input to the 2023 – 2025 strategy statement, as NMBI is seeing MNI as an important stakeholder. MNI raised a number of important issues in the meeting which were listened to very … Read more
Please sign this petition against the proposed introduction of a toll roll in Dublin airport at drop-off and collection point. The Dublin Airport Assosicstion had said they hope this introduction will inspire more people to use public transport, however with the current Public transport in Ireland – the airport is very inaccessible to many people on … Read more
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will travel to London today (Friday) for the start of a programme of events to mark St. Patrick’s Day in both the UK and Washington DC. Culminating in the traditional visit to the White House to meet US President Joe Biden on Thursday, March 17, the 8-day trip will look to celebrate … Read more
Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien and Minister of State with responsibility for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy, with a number of government departments, the HSE (Health Service Executive) and state agencies, are working together to provide medical items to Ukraine in response to formal … Read more
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has reported 4,065 PCR confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland this afternoon. In addition, 7,617 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. It brings the combined total of Covid-19 cases reported today to 11,682. As of 8 am this morning, 887 patients with Covid-19 were in the hospital, … Read more
As part of routine operations, Revenue officers seized 7.5 kgs of herbal cannabis Today, with an estimated value of €146,000, at Shannon Airport. The illegal drugs were discovered, with the assistance of detector dog Harley, concealed within water heaters declared as ‘Machine Parts’. The consignment had originated in Spain and was destined for an address in … Read more
Well, It’s time to plan your Holy celebration in Ireland. To witness the festival of colours, Vedic Hindu Cultural Centre Ireland (VHCCI) organising the biggest festival of colours in town. The event happening in Adamstown Youth and Community Centre-AYCC, Lucan on Sunday 20th March 2022 from 11.30 AM to 2.30 PM. It is an Out … Read more
There are thousands of Indian Ukraine students who were forced to leave their universities due to war in Ukraine. Around 20,000 children had gone to Ukraine to study, of them 18,000 are studying medicine. As Russia continues its aggression and buildings and institutions collapse in Ukraine, the future of medical universities in the country also … Read more
Ireland performs better in terms of life expectancy and infant mortality than Northern Ireland, a new report has found. The research, carried out by the ESRI and the Shared Island Unit in the Taoiseach’s department, also found there are higher levels of unmet healthcare needs due to affordability issues in Ireland relative to Northern Ireland. … Read more