Ireland is grappling with a severe underestimation of the number of children being trafficked, according to human rights agencies. Concerns are mounting over the nation’s efforts to identify and rescue minors ensnared in criminal and sexual exploitation networks. On Tuesday, July 30, the 10th World Day Against Human Trafficking, attention will be focused on the … Read more
The Department of Housing is facing criticism for halting funding for the purchase of individual secondhand social houses. Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) relied on the Capital Advance Leasing Facility (Calf) funding to buy homes for people with disabilities, larger families, and others with specific needs. Recently, AHBs reported that this funding has been “unilaterally stopped,” … Read more
Despite record public investment in early learning and care, many providers in Ireland are uncertain about their futures, with 40% of Childcare Services Ireland (CSI) members indicating they won’t enter core funding in 2024-2025. This could lead to significantly higher fees for parents. The government introduced core funding two years ago under the First Five … Read more
Dublin, Ireland – Alan Dillon T.D., Minister of State for Planning and Local Government, has announced a new funding call to encourage more women and diverse groups to participate in local government. This initiative, now in its sixth year, has been revised to help local authorities focus on increasing representation. Minister Dillon emphasized the importance … Read more
Dublin – Businesses across Ireland now have a new tool to help them embrace digital technologies with the launch of the Grow Digital website. Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Dara Calleary, announced the new initiative aimed at helping businesses assess and improve their digital capabilities. Grow Digital provides tailored advice … Read more
Dublin – Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, has appointed Kieran Mulvey as Chairperson Designate of the Board of An Post, following an open competition by the Public Appointments Service. Additionally, Eleanor O’Neill and John O’Grady have been appointed as Non-Executive Directors, each for a five-year term. Minister Ryan highlighted Mulvey’s extensive … Read more
In a significant drug bust, authorities have apprehended a man in his 40s in Lucan, Dublin, after discovering cannabis with an estimated market value of €220,000. The arrest took place on Thursday when Revenue officials found the suspect in possession of 11 kilograms of cannabis, commonly known as ganja. According to RTE, the man was … Read more
A 20-year-old man has succumbed to his injuries following a fatal assault in a Tallaght estate in the wee hours of Friday morning, RTE reported, The man was found with stab wounds in the Drumcairn Estate at 4am and was taken to Tallaght University Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Gardai have launched a … Read more
A total of 22 private water schemes failed the standard for E. coli in 2023, impacting approximately 4,600 consumers in Ireland, according to a report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The report pointed out that one in 20 drinking water supplies, from either private group schemes or small private supplies, failed to meet E. … Read more
In a major fillip to Ireland’s electric vehicle recharging infrastructure, Transport Minister Eamon Ryan announced on Friday that a total of 131 new high-powered recharging points will be installed across 17 recharging pools along major roads. Each of these recharging pools will provide banks of fast and ultra-fast recharging points, the Department of Transport said … Read more
Ireland’s role as a global tech center and data hub is making it a prime target for espionage from hostile states, a Government security report reveals. The Defence Policy Review 2024 highlights increased vulnerability to cyber and hybrid threats, especially concerning the country’s critical infrastructure and democratic institutions. Key Points from the Report: Critical Infrastructure … Read more
The Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD, has officially launched Ireland’s participation in Expo 2025, set to be held in Osaka, Japan from April 13 to October 13. This major event is expected to draw 28 million visitors and feature over 160 countries. Japan, Ireland’s second-largest trading partner in … Read more
Gardai on Thursday arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with the Dublin riots last November, Irish Independent reported. The arrests are part of an ongoing probe “into the serious public disorder events” of November 23, 2023. With this, the number of arrests in the investigation has gone up to 50. Rioting broke out in the … Read more
A total of 6,884 new dwellings were completed in Ireland in Q2 2024, a drop of 5.4 per cent compared to the same period last year, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). While apartment completions stood at 1,566, there were 3,949 scheme dwelling completions and 1,369 single dwelling completions this … Read more
The Irish government has given its approval for a legislation that will ensure women undergoing treatment for cancer or other serious illnesses will not be forced to use maternity leave. The legislation will also see the introduction of statutory right to maternity leave for members of the Oireachtas (Irish Parliament). The Maternity Protection (Amendment) and … Read more