The Health Service Executive has warned of a norovirus outbreak spreading across Ireland, with cases expected to rise further during the festive season. The timing coincides with increasing influenza cases, placing additional pressure on healthcare services. Norovirus, commonly known as the winter vomiting bug, is a highly infectious disease causing vomiting and diarrhea. The virus … Read more
Dublin’s aging DART fleet is set for a complete overhaul as all carriages in service since 1984 are being replaced with modern trains. The comprehensive replacement program marks the end of an era for the capital’s electric rail service. Authorities have ordered 100 new carriages in addition to two previous orders, bringing the total investment … Read more
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland has reminded nurses and midwives that time remains to renew their annual registration over the Christmas and New Year period. The registration renewal window will stay open throughout the holidays until January 31, 2026. While 37,000 nurses and midwives have already completed their renewal, those who have not … Read more
The European Union has been monitoring Ireland’s approach to introducing excess water use charges, according to documents obtained through a Freedom of Information request. The revelation comes amid controversy over plans that critics have called water charges “by the back door.” Earlier this year, reports emerged about plans to introduce charges for excess water use, … Read more
The winter sales have arrived, offering bargain hunters the perfect opportunity to snap up marked-down decorations, new year gym gear, or that fancy tech they’ve been eyeing. As the post-Christmas lull settles in and many still have time off work, Dublin’s major shopping centers and stores are opening their doors for the annual sales rush. … Read more
Electricity prices in Ireland have risen sharply over the past year, according to the latest report from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The data shows electricity prices increased by 21.9% in the 12 months to November, though this remains approximately 70% lower than the peak price increase recorded in August 2022. Food prices have also … Read more
Charities have warned that budgets for essential services will be affected by new auto-enrolment pension rules beginning January 1, 2026. The scheme will automatically enroll workers aged 23 to 60 earning over €20,000 who lack pension coverage into the government’s retirement savings program. Under the new rules, pension contributions will be automatically deducted from salaries, … Read more
The Indian-origin community in Ireland is celebrating Christmas 2025 with enthusiasm despite the bitter cold. While there is no snowfall, the clear weather has enhanced the festive atmosphere across the country. Ireland is experiencing severe winter conditions today, with daytime temperatures hovering between 2 and 4 degrees Celsius. The wind chill makes it feel significantly … Read more
A significant legal obstacle to Ireland’s largest infrastructure project, MetroLink, has been overcome after the government agreed to purchase 10 luxury homes in Dartmouth Square, Ranelagh, south Dublin. Local residents had filed a petition objecting to the project’s terminus being located near their properties. Following negotiations, the petition was withdrawn in a settlement Transport Minister … Read more
Ireland will see 390 new safety camera zones become operational on New Year’s Day 2026, as authorities respond to the highest level of road fatalities in over a decade. The expansion will bring the total number of operational zones to over 1,500 across the country. Significantly, 55 of the new locations are “community request zones” … Read more
24-hour operation detects extreme violations including driver doing 139 km/h in 60 km/h zone More than 1,000 motorists were detected speeding yesterday during National Slow Down Day, a 24-hour initiative run in partnership with the Road Safety Authority from midnight Tuesday through 11:59pm. An Garda Síochána detected 1,038 drivers exceeding applicable speed limits, with 377 … Read more
Young father of two lost life when car skidded into river during heavy rain The people of Cork bid farewell yesterday to Joyce Thomas (34), a native of Idukki, Kerala, who died when his car skidded off the road and fell into a river during heavy rain on Friday night. Joyce died in the accident … Read more
Warning remains in effect since Friday due to treatment plant sanitation problem A boil water notice has been issued for Wexford Town due to a sanitation problem at the water treatment plant, affecting approximately 22,000 people supplied by the Wexford Town Public Water Supply. The warning, which came into effect last Friday, advises that untreated … Read more
Irish capital tops European rankings for rush-hour delays as experts warn transport system “skating on thin ice” Dublin — Dublin has been ranked the 11th most congested city in the world, climbing four places from 15th position last year, according to INRIX’s 2025 Global Traffic Scorecard released by the American data agency. While Dublin ranks … Read more
Government commits to €124bn annual spending by 2030 despite central bank warnings on expenditure levels The Department of Finance has announced a 25% increase in budget spending over the next five years, rising from €98.7 billion in current spending for 2026 to €124.1 billion by 2030, with €400 million allocated to a housing sector equity … Read more