Ireland has been ranked 29th out of 63 countries and counted among medium performers in an annual climate performance ranking released at COP29 in Baku in Azerbaijan. The country has shown marked improvement, having climbed 14 places from last year’s position of 43 in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI). CCPI indicates the climate mitigation … Read more
Property prices across Ireland jumped by 10 per cent in the 12 months to September, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). While residential property prices in Dublin saw a rise of 10.8 per cent, rates outside the capital city were 9.4 per cent higher in September 2024 in comparison to … Read more
Children’s charity Barnardos has disclosed a critical surge in demand for its services, with over 2,000 vulnerable children and families currently waiting for essential support amid growing social challenges. According to their Annual Report 2023, the organisation worked with 26,009 children and adults through targeted and early intervention services in 2023 — representing a significant … Read more
Met Éireann has issued an Orange snow and ice warning for five Munster counties as Ireland braces for significant snowfall and freezing conditions from midnight tonight until tomorrow afternoon. Clare, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary, and Waterford residents are being urged to prepare for very difficult traveling conditions, with forecasters warning of poor visibility and likely disruptions … Read more
Gardai have released images of over 90 people they are seeking in connection with the riots in Dublin city centre a year ago. The individuals, who remain unidentified, were reportedly present during the unrest on 23 November 2023 and are believed to have played a role in the events. Detectives have reviewed extensive evidence, amassing … Read more
According to The Irish Examiner, Sinn Féin has unveiled an ambitious election blueprint targeting middle and working-class families, with bold proposals to transform childcare, taxation, and education costs. The party’s comprehensive 180-page manifesto, launched in Dublin by leader Mary Lou McDonald, promises to cap childcare costs by next September, eliminate the Universal Social Charge (USC) … Read more
Bank of Ireland has reduced its fixed mortgage lending rates by 0.5 per cent for new and existing customers effective today. The move will benefit those with homes that have a Building Energy Rating (BER) of A to G. The bank stated that the four-year fixed rate is now available at 3.1 per cent, depending … Read more
According to The Journal, day twelve of the election campaign brings a flurry of manifesto launches and policy announcements, following last night’s heated 10-way RTÉ leaders’ debate. Sinn Féin leads the day with its manifesto launch titled ‘The Choice For Change’, while the Social Democrats are set to reveal their own blueprint, highlighting key “deal … Read more
According to the Irish Examiner, Met Éireann has issued a weather warning as Ireland faces a week of challenging winter conditions, with temperatures expected to plunge as low as -3 degrees Celsius. The national forecaster has put a cold weather advisory in place until Saturday, warning residents to prepare for hazardous conditions including snow, sleet, … Read more
According to The Journal, Labour has unveiled an ambitious election manifesto that puts working parents and healthcare at its forefront, promising to revolutionize maternity benefits and expand free medical care for children. The party’s standout proposal would link maternity payments to mothers’ salaries, replacing the current flat rate of €274 weekly. This system would mirror … Read more
According to The Journal’s comprehensive fact-check, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald’s recent claim that carbon tax hasn’t reduced Ireland’s emissions has been proven false, revealing a more complex picture of climate policy effectiveness. The investigation shows that while the original 2010 carbon tax had limited impact, the €7.50 annual increases implemented since 2020 have … Read more
Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has officially announced the schedule for the upcoming Seanad Éireann general election, setting in motion a carefully timed democratic process that will shape Ireland’s upper house of parliament. The election, which must take place within 90 days of the Dáil’s dissolution on November 8, 2024, will determine 49 of the Seanad’s … Read more
According to The Irish Examiner, Ireland’s next government faces a stark warning about the urgent need to accelerate climate action, even if it means making tough and potentially unpopular decisions. Professor Peter Thorne, who heads the Icarus climate research centre at Maynooth University and sits on Ireland’s Climate Change Advisory Council, has delivered a clear … Read more
According to The Irish Examiner, In a display of heightened maritime vigilance, the Irish Defence Forces have been keeping a close watch on Russian military vessels operating near Irish-controlled waters, The Journal has learned. The monitoring operation, which took place earlier this week, saw the Air Corps deploy maritime surveillance aircraft for intelligence gathering missions. … Read more
According to The Journal, a fresh Irish Times/Ipsos B&A poll shows Fine Gael maintaining its position as the potential largest party in the next Dáil, with newly appointed Taoiseach Simon Harris’s party commanding 25% of voter support. In a surprising twist, independent candidates have emerged as major players, seeing their support jump by four points … Read more