Ryanair has announced network disruptions due to a global third-party IT outage. The airline is urging passengers to arrive at the airport at least three hours before their flight. While systems at Dublin and Cork airports are functioning normally, check-in queues are growing due to issues with some airlines’ systems. Aer Lingus remains unaffected but … Read more
Today, Taoiseach Simon Harris will welcome Moldovan President Maia Sandu to Farmleigh, marking the first visit of a Moldovan President to Ireland. This visit comes as Ireland prepares to open an embassy in Moldova to strengthen bilateral ties. Taoiseach Harris will express Ireland’s support for Moldova’s bid to join the EU and commend President Sandu’s … Read more
Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler, has welcomed the signing of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No.2) Bill 2024 into law by President Higgins. This follows the Bill’s completion of all legislative stages on July 10, 2024. The new law introduces important changes to the Health Act 2007, the Nursing Homes Support Scheme … Read more
Minister for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD, announced the expansion of the Empowering Communities Programme (ECP) to two new areas: Tallaght-Jobstown and Roscommon-Castlereagh. This programme targets areas with high deprivation through community development, aiming to address poverty and social exclusion. A Community Engagement Worker will be hired for each area to build relationships … Read more
Gardai have launched a criminal probe into what they suspect to be an arson attack on the former Crown Paints factory in north Dublin’s Coolock. The blaze broke out just after 9pm on Thursday at the site, which was being refurbished to house over 500 asylum seekers. Dublin Fire Brigade contained the fire in the … Read more
A nine-year-old Asian elephant has tested positive for Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus (EEHV), a deadly virus that has already caused the death of two young members of the small herd, Dublin Zoo has confirmed. Both Samiya and 17-year-old Asha, who tested positive for EEHV last week, are currently showing no outward signs of illness, the zoo … Read more
Opposing the construction of “hostile architecture”, protesters on Thursday evening tore down barriers erected by Waterways Ireland to stop asylum seekers from camping along the Grand Canal in Dublin. Around 200 protesters gathered in Portobello, demanding that Waterways Ireland remove the 2km fencing. One person was arrested in connection with the incident, but was released … Read more
The likelihood of Bus Éireann resuming service any time soon through two areas in Limerick city remains low due to recent incidents of anti-social behaviour, according to a union representative, The Journal reported. In a statement on Monday, Bus Éireann said the route 303 service has been suspended in O’Malley Park and Carew Park in … Read more
Ireland will receive more than €112 million in funding from the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility for Transport (CEF Transport) to enhance its transport infrastructure. The funding will support two major projects in Dublin and Cork, as well as three multi-country projects involving Irish partners. Dublin Port Project Dublin Port Company, handling over 50% of Ireland’s … Read more
There are growing calls for a free bus service to be trialed across Cork, following the revelation that it could cost at least €8 million to run. Despite a chronic shortage of bus drivers and ongoing complaints about the reliability of the current bus service, many have been advocating for this initiative in recent months. … Read more
Aer Lingus returned to a full service on Wednesday, a week after the suspension of the industrial action called by its pilots over a pay dispute. The work-to-rule action, which began on June 26, saw the cancellation of 610 flights impacting over 80,000 passengers. Due to the strike, Aer Lingus had cancelled flights up until … Read more
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued a recall notice for certain Johnston Mooney & O’Brien products due to the possible presence of metal pieces. The affected products are sold under various brand names, including Brennans, Bundys, Dunnes Stores, Aldi, Lidl, Supermac’s, Burger King, and Kepak. In the recall notice, consumers have been advised … Read more
Gardaí were called to Coolock to manage a second night of protests that turned violent over plans to house international protection applicants in the area. The Public Order Unit was deployed to handle the situation. More than 200 protesters gathered, expressing their opposition to the proposed housing. The demonstration escalated with black smoke bombs and … Read more
Ireland is planning to introduce a reduced speed limit of 60 kilometre per hour on local roads by November, RTE reported citing the Minister of State at the Department of Transport. The move is aimed at addressing a spike in accidents and fatalities on Irish roads. A total of 105 people have lost their lives … Read more
Simon Harris reaches a milestone today, marking his 100th day as Taoiseach. His tenure already eclipses the 13 days in office experienced by the UK’s Keir Starmer. Despite Harris being a familiar face in Irish politics for nearly 15 years and a key figure during the Covid-19 crisis, it’s easy to overlook that his time … Read more