Campaigners say “overnight erasure” of reopening project betrays south-east region and ignores capacity crisis Plans to reopen the Wexford-Waterford rail line have been scrapped after the project was omitted from the government’s new transport prioritisation strategy, sparking anger from campaigners who say years of advocacy may have been “erased overnight.” Hopes were high after the … Read more
€7 million de Havilland Twin Otter arrives from Switzerland, flies first mission near Dundalk and Cavan Ireland’s new garda surveillance aircraft has arrived and conducted its first flight—a patrol near the border region this morning—The Journal has learned. The de Havilland Canada-6 Twin Otter Guardian 400 arrived from Switzerland on Saturday to its base at … Read more
Historic infrastructure project will power 300,000 new homes, 1 million EVs, and renewable energy expansion Electricity customers in Ireland will see monthly bills rise by up to €1.75 from next year as part of the country’s largest-ever electricity distribution network upgrade, with total costs reaching €18.9 billion over five years. The Commission for Regulation of … Read more
Royal London study warns pension system assumptions increasingly disconnected from reality The number of people over 65 living in rented accommodation has doubled over the past decade, threatening to push tens of thousands of elderly Irish residents into poverty as housing costs consume pension income, according to a Royal London Ireland study. The report highlights … Read more
Safety message emphasizes dangers of overhead wires as festive season begins ESB Networks has urged the public not to hang Christmas lights from electricity poles, warning that overhead wires are live and extremely dangerous. In a safety message for the festive season, the utility company emphasized that people should never take risks when it comes … Read more
Cabinet to review plan this week following Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil resolution on property value caps The Cabinet will discuss extending the vacant property refurbishment grant to 2030 this week after Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil resolved a dispute over limits on the value of eligible properties. Fine Gael blocked a Cabinet memo on … Read more
Ivana Bacik cites addiction concerns after Boylesports promotion in Dublin Dublin — Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik has called for Ireland to ban all gambling advertising, arguing that gambling companies are exploiting vulnerable people struggling with addiction. Bacik’s remarks came after Boylesports promoted its services in Dublin, prompting the Labour leader to highlight concerns about … Read more
Second shooting in North Dublin area raises concerns about violence Gardaí have intensified their investigation into the shooting of an Indian-origin man in a residential area of Dublin last week, as a second similar incident occurred in North Dublin yesterday. The first shooting took place on Templeview Avenue in Clarehall last Thursday night around 7:49pm. … Read more
Met Éireann warns of increased flood risk due to saturated ground and high river levels Half of Ireland is set to come under Status Yellow weather warnings for rain over the weekend, with Met Éireann warning of increased flood risk due to already high river levels and saturated ground. The first weather warning will be … Read more
Four others hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries as Gardaí appeal for witnesses An infant has died following a two-car collision in County Louth on Saturday evening, with four other people injured in the crash. The accident occurred between 7:50pm and 8:20pm on Saturday on the R132 in the Duleek area. Four other people injured in the … Read more
Pizza delivery worker attacked near Clarehall as concerns mount over anti-social violence An Indian-origin man was injured in a shooting in North Dublin late last night while working as a pizza delivery driver near Clarehall. The victim was attacked by anti-social elements during a delivery, with the motive for the assault remaining unclear. Gardaí and … Read more
55% capital spending increase will fund radar systems, helicopters, naval upgrades, and infrastructure Ireland will spend €1.7 billion on defence equipment between now and 2030 in a 55% increase in capital spending, Foreign Affairs and Defence Minister Helen McEntee announced Thursday. The multi-annual investment rises from €300 million in 2026 to €360 million in 2029-2030 … Read more
Government moves toward restricting children’s online access as Australia bans under-16s from social media The Irish government has announced plans to implement an age verification tool as part of the national digital wallet project, aiming to make online platforms safer for children following Australia’s landmark decision to ban social media for those under 16. The … Read more
Critical 48-volt network issue prevents power restoration as engineers work to identify source Dublin’s Luas Green Line remains out of service for a second day following a power outage Wednesday, with no trams running between Broombridge and Brides Glen while engineers work to resolve a critical safety system fault. Luas operator Transdev confirmed all Red … Read more
Agriculture cited as major threat as conservationists call for urgent action A new government report has revealed that 90 percent of Ireland’s important natural habitats are in very poor condition, with more than half of EU-protected habitats experiencing ongoing destruction. The ‘Article 17’ report, released by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, paints a concerning … Read more