The Government has approved the drafting of two new bills aimed at improving road safety and modernizing the vehicle tax system. Roads Bill 2024: This bill will allow local authorities to access road collision data from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána (AGS). The goal is to identify and invest in areas … Read more
Throwing a light on Ireland’s overstretched public health service, latest data has revealed that a significant number of patients are waiting for beds in hospitals across the country. According to the latest figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) Trolley Watch, a total of 459 patients are currently waiting for beds in hospitals. … Read more
Taoiseach Simon Harris on Tuesday condemned the attack on Gardai in north Dublin’s Coolock, where anti-immigration demonstrators were involved in violent clashes with members of the police force at a site earmarked for the accomodation of asylum seekers. Harris also dismissed the idea that the disturbance was caused by a lack of engagement on the … Read more
A tragic accident occurred on Monday at 5:50pm on the N80 in Ballintrane, Co Carlow, resulting in the death of a woman in her 30s and serious injuries to two men. The collision, involving a car and a van, happened near the Fighting Cocks restaurant and pub. The woman, who was driving the car, was … Read more
New research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has revealed that long-term exposure to air pollution significantly raises the risk of depression and anxiety in older people. The study highlights that higher-than-average levels of certain air pollutants are particularly harmful to mental health. The research focused on older adults and found a clear … Read more
Dublin Airport has issued a warning to travelers, especially those with young children, about certain items that are not allowed in hand luggage. As the busy summer season saw 3.2 million passengers in June, security checks are stricter, and long queues form quickly. The airport highlighted that toy guns and hurls are among the items … Read more
A total of 19 persons were arrested on Monday evening after anti-immigrant demonstrations turned violent in north Dublin’s Coolock area. While 15 persons — 13 men and two women — were produced before a special sitting of the Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin, where they were charged with public order offenses on Monday evening, … Read more
Criminal barristers have withdrawn their services across the country for a second time this month as part of the Bar of Ireland’s campaign for fee restoration. Protests were held at the Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin, and courthouses in Cork, Limerick, Galway and Castlebar. Hundreds of members of the Bar of Ireland are demanding … Read more
A recruitment freeze at the Health Service Executive (HSE) is set to end on Monday after nine months, a move likely to benefit Ireland’s healthcare sector. Confirming the news, HSE CEO Bernard Gloster said around 900 equivalent agency full-time posts will be converted to HSE posts this year, adding that recruitment limits and controls for … Read more
Disturbances have broken out at a former Crown Paints factory in Coolock, Dublin, where work was set to begin for housing International Protection applicants. Several fires were lit at the site, causing Gardaí to divert traffic around the Malahide Road. Footage on social media shows a fire near an excavator and trees, with masked individuals … Read more
Met Éireann forecasts a warm but changeable week ahead, with a mix of sunshine, showers, and unsettled weather. Monday: The northern half of the country will start dry with sunny spells after any fog clears. The south will see scattered showers, some of which may be heavy and persistent in southern and eastern counties. Temperatures … Read more
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has announced that the flu vaccine will be available free of charge to everyone over 60 and children aged 2 to 17 for the 2024/2025 season. Children over two can receive a nasal spray vaccine, which is safe, quick, and painless. This vaccine helps protect children and reduces the spread … Read more
Clare-based Senator Róisín Garvey has been elected as the new deputy leader of the Green Party. She narrowly won the election, beating Dublin Central TD Neasa Hourigan by 13 votes. Ms. Garvey, from West Clare, has a strong background in climate education and community activism. She made history in 2019 as the first woman and … Read more
In the QS European University Rankings 2025, Trinity College Dublin has been recognized as the best Irish university in Europe, ranking 26th with a score of 83.4 points. Switzerland’s ETH Zurich tops the list with a perfect score of 100 points. British universities dominate positions two to eight, including Imperial College London, University of Oxford, … Read more
Bus Éireann suspended services on the south side of Limerick city after a female bus driver was shot in the face with an airgun. The incident occurred in the O’Malley Park area on Friday afternoon when a youth fired a pellet at the driver, striking her near the eye. The driver, in only her second … Read more