Ireland’s junior Housing Minister Alan Dillon has advocated for an increase in the rent tax credit in the forthcoming budget. “I believe the tax credit should be increased further in the forthcoming budger as a means to continue to support renters and parents of student renters,” Dillon was quoted as saying by breakingnews.ie. He also … Read more
Motorists are set to be hit with a second fuel price hike in three months, with the Irish government raising the rates of petrol and diesel from Thursday morning. While the price of petrol will increase by 4 cents per litre, the price of diesel will go up by 3 cents per litre due to … Read more
Ireland’s Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, on Wednesday announced the approval of 168 additional primary schools for the Hot School Meals Programme. This expansion means nearly 2,200 primary schools across Ireland are now eligible to receive hot school meals. With the inclusion of the new schools, an additional 29,000 children will have access to … Read more
The Department of Foreign Affairs has stated that evacuating Irish citizens from Lebanon would be a “complex and difficult operation.” This comes amid concerns over the potential worsening of the security situation in the Middle Eastern country. Officials have emphasized that significant contingency planning has been carried out to prepare for any possible escalation. The … Read more
In an ambitious move to revolutionize Ireland’s transport infrastructure, a new €37 billion plan proposes to connect Dublin and Shannon airports directly to the rail network. This is part of the comprehensive All-Island Strategic Rail Review, which outlines 32 recommendations to enhance the rail system over the next 25 years. According to Irishexaminer, the proposed … Read more
Grants of up to €25,000 Available for Workplace Adaptations The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, has launched “Work and Access,” a groundbreaking employment programme designed to eliminate barriers for people with disabilities in the workplace. The launch event took place at the Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone, attended by representatives from the disability … Read more
A plan to extend the DART network to Maynooth in County Kildare and Meath has been approved by An Bord Pleanála, two years after Irish Rail sought its permission. The DART+ West project covers approximately 40 km, extending from Connolly Station and the proposed Spencer Dock station in north Dublin to Maynooth in Co Kildare … Read more
At least 93 persons died and over 125 people were injured after multiple landslides triggered by incessant rainfall hit the hilly Wayanad district in the southern Indian state of Kerala in the early hours of Tuesday, local media reported. According to figures released by the state government, 98 people have gone missing after landslides struck … Read more
If you planned a staycation this week, you’ve struck gold! Ireland is set for one of the best weeks of summer, with temperatures peaking at a delightful 25°C on Wednesday. While our neighbors in the UK brace for scorching heatwave conditions, we’ll bask in slightly milder but still warm weather. It’s the perfect time to … Read more
Driving instructors in Ireland have called for the introduction of “big changes” in learner driver training in view of rising number of road fatalities across the country. “With 110 lives taken already this year on Irish roads, huge changes need to be implemented to improve driver safety – and that starts with how learners are … Read more
In a surprising move, the Government’s new Defamation Bill will maintain the current one-year statute of limitations for filing defamation lawsuits, despite concerns that this period is too short. Critics argue that a one-year window does not give individuals enough time to recognize and respond to defamatory statements. According to Irishexaminer, The Defamation (Amendments) Bill, … Read more
An Clochán, a key town in Connemara, has officially launched its Gaeltacht Service Town Language Plan in County Galway today, 29 July 2024. Spearheaded by Forum Connemara, the plan features 36 measures to bolster the Irish language in the area. Minister of State Thomas Byrne praised the initiative, stating, “The language plan will allow the … Read more
In what promises to be a spectacular event, the Bray Air Display will take place on August 3rd showcasing the awe-inspiring skills of world-class pilots with thrilling aerobatics and breathtaking formations. The event will feature a variety of aerial performances, including the vintage charm of the Mustang ‘Miss Helen’ and the precision formation flying of … Read more
Mortgage approvals dropped by 6 per cent in June, as the number of first-time buyers and mover-purchasers fell compared to last year, as per new figures from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI). While approvals for first-time buyers decreased by 9.1 per cent year-on-year to 2,740 in June, mover-purchaser approvals fell by 10.4 per … Read more
Allied Irish Banks (AIB) has urged its customers to remain vigilant amid a rise in so-called “taxi-scam” fraud, RTE reported. The scam involves a visit by a taxi driver or courier supposedly sent by the bank to collect their card. The warning comes as a number of cases have been reported where scammers instructed customers … Read more