For the first time, Irish people are reportedly turning more to online media than TV for their news. According to the Digital News Report Ireland’s annual survey, 33% of people in Ireland search for news through online media, excluding social media. This surpasses the 31% who rely on TV channels for their news. Additionally, 21% … Read more
Aer Lingus pilots are pushing for a significant salary increase, with their union, IALPA, moving towards a full strike. This action could have serious repercussions on both domestic and international tourism. Last weekend, a ballot was held among the pilots, with 89% of members participating. Initially, there were doubts about the results of the electronic … Read more
After months of delay, European Union countries on Monday gave final nod to a flagship policy to restore damaged nature. With this move, the Nature Restoration Law will become the first green law to pass since European Parliament polls this month. The law mandates member states to introduce measures restoring nature on a fifth of … Read more
Irish consumers have set a new record in recycling electronic and electrical waste, with an impressive 41,730 tonnes recycled in 2023. This achievement surpasses the previous year’s record by the equivalent of 200 additional 40-foot containers. The annual Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) report revealed that a total of 18.1 million appliances were collected … Read more
Former Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has hinted that Ireland may see another Fine Gael-Fianna Fail coalition government following the recent local and European elections. Fine Gael secured 245 council seats and Fianna Fail won 248, while both parties earned four seats each in the European Parliament. Sinn Fein, the main opposition party, secured 102 council … Read more
Dublin: The majority of ordinary people in Ireland are struggling due to the rising cost of living. According to EY Trax’s Future Consumer Index and a recent survey by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), geopolitical conflicts, climate change, and personal financial issues are major concerns for many. A survey of 23,000 consumers across 30 countries, … Read more
A small group of masked protesters gathered outside Taoiseach Simon Harris’s family home in Greystones, Co. Wicklow on Friday evening, demanding he “close the borders.” Carrying Irish flags and making calls for “mass deportations” and clearing tents, the protesters concealed their identities with scarves and face masks. Gardaí arrived at the scene shortly before 8pm … Read more
Starting July 3, all plastic bottle caps will be permanently attached to their bottles, the Department of Environment has announced. This new rule aims to reduce litter and increase recycling efficiency by preventing caps from being discarded separately. While the initiative has received some pushback from consumers who find the tethered caps inconvenient, the change … Read more
The Prime Minister warmly welcomed Ireland’s medalists from the European Athletics Championships held in Rome, Italy, from June 7 to 12. Ireland achieved an impressive 10th place overall, winning two gold and two silver medals. At a ceremony hosted at Government House, the Prime Minister greeted athletes Sharlene Mawdsley, Sophie Becker, Phil Healy, Lauren Cadden, … Read more
Workers in the security industry in Ireland will see their minimum rates of pay go up from next month. The minimum hourly rate of pay for an adult worker will rise from €12.90 to €14.50 after a new Employment Regulation Order for the sector comes into effect on July 1. The move is expected to … Read more
Ireland and the EU are committed to achieving zero road deaths by 2050. Since 2009, two General Safety Regulations have introduced advanced safety technologies in vehicles to reduce road fatalities. The latest regulation, effective from 2022, mandates features like Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) for all vehicles. New technologies, set … Read more
This morning, gardai removed a group of asylum seekers who had camped in about 40 tents on Merrion Square, across from Government Buildings. The men set up the tents last night, but around 9 am, gardai arrived and asked them to leave, directing them to the International Protection Office on Mount Street. As the men … Read more
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow thunderstorm warning for nine counties this afternoon. The affected counties are Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Wexford, Wicklow, Tipperary, and Waterford. The warning, in effect from 1 pm to 7 pm, advises of poor visibility, lightning damage, and hazardous travel conditions. Heavy rain is forecasted for the weekend, … Read more
Ireland has elected all 14 of its representatives to the European Parliament after a five-day vote count. The final tally concluded at 3:10 am today. From the ruling parties, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael each secured four seats. The main opposition party, Sinn Féin, won two seats. Additionally, the Labour Party gained one seat, with … Read more
Ireland has seen a 20 percent decline in the sale of new electric cars in the first five months of 2024 in comparison to the same time last year, according to a new report released on Wednesday. A total of 9,458 EVs were licensed between January and May this year, down from 11,918 during the … Read more