New roadmap to raise work permit salary thresholds from March 2026 through 2030 The government has unveiled a new roadmap to increase minimum annual salary requirements for issuing and renewing work permits for foreign workers in Ireland, with the first phase taking effect from March 1, 2026. The changes, which will be implemented in stages … Read more
Monthly haul pushes annual total toward €32 billion as Finance Minister urges continued fiscal caution The Irish government collected €10 billion in corporation tax during November, marking the highest monthly collection on record excluding one-off payments, and pushing total 2025 corporation tax receipts toward an unprecedented €32 billion. The November figure represents €2.7 billion more … Read more
Emergency department overcrowding continues as 96 additional beds fail to resolve unprecedented demand University Hospital Limerick (UHL) remains in crisis with 103 patients seeking treatment without beds on Tuesday, despite the government allocating 96 additional beds last month to address capacity shortages. Patients continue receiving treatment on trolleys, chairs, and in corridors, with overcrowding making … Read more
30 time-bound actions target delays in housing, roads, water and energy projects The Irish government will this morning publish the Accelerating Infrastructure Action Plan, a landmark policy document aimed at significantly speeding up delivery of major national projects in housing, roads, water and energy sectors. The plan, developed by the Accelerating Infrastructure Task Force chaired … Read more
CSO reports 12-month price increases driven by essentials, though monthly rate shows slight decline Ireland’s annual inflation rate reached 3.2% in the 12 months to November, driven primarily by rising food and energy costs, the Central Statistics Office reported. Food prices increased 4.2% year-on-year while energy costs rose 2.8%, placing continued pressure on household budgets … Read more
ustice Department eases Christmas travel restrictions for non-EEA nationals awaiting permit renewals The Department of Justice has announced temporary measures allowing non-EEA nationals with expired Irish Residence Permit (IRP) cards to travel internationally through January 31, 2026, addressing processing delays that threatened to disrupt Christmas holiday plans. The arrangement applies to those who submitted IRP … Read more
Extended schedules run Thursday-Saturday through December, plus New Year’s Eve, with onboard security Iarnród Éireann has introduced extended late-night train services for the Christmas period, operating over the next three weekends plus New Year’s Eve to accommodate seasonal festivities and night-time travel demand. The enhanced schedules cover DART services within Dublin and commuter routes to … Read more
Road hauliers warn new infrastructure levy will drive up food, fuel, and construction material prices from March The government’s plan to introduce new freight charges at Dublin Port has sparked fierce criticism from industry groups warning the measures will exacerbate Ireland’s cost-of-living crisis by raising prices for food, fuel, and construction materials. The changes, effective … Read more
Tomorrow’s evening demonstration to target major routes as dispute over fare structure intensifies Dublin taxi drivers will stage another major protest during tomorrow evening’s rush hour, targeting key routes across the city in an escalating dispute with Uber over its recently introduced optional fixed-price policy. The demonstration follows last week’s “go slow” protest on November … Read more
National Lottery urges players to check tickets as winner has 90 days to claim prize Ireland has a new millionaire following Sunday’s Daily Million draw, with one lucky player winning €1 million (approximately ₹8.9 crore) in the November 30 afternoon game. The life-changing seven-figure prize was won in the 2pm Daily Million draw held Sunday, … Read more
Foreign workers previously limited to private sector now eligible for government healthcare positions Healthcare assistants recruited from abroad are now eligible to work in Ireland’s Health Service Executive (HSE) following a successful campaign to end what advocates called “untouchability” of foreign care workers in the public health system. Since 2022, foreign workers have been officially … Read more
Eviction notices surge 35% as property owners rush to exit before new rules take effect The government’s planned rent reforms face a major setback as small landlords exit the market in large numbers ahead of new regulations taking effect, triggering a wave of evictions and raising concerns that the measures may backfire before achieving their … Read more
5,274 children homeless as crisis deepens ahead of Christmas The number of homeless people in Ireland has hit another record high, with 16,766 people requiring emergency accommodation in October, including 5,274 children, according to the Department of Housing’s final report before Christmas. The October figures include 11,492 adults and represent an increase of 152 people … Read more
Latest increase follows October hikes by Laya and VHI Irish Life has announced it will increase health insurance premiums by an average of 5 percent from January, putting additional pressure on family budgets in the new year. The premium increase will apply to all customers renewing their policies in 2026 as well as new customers … Read more
Late-night Christmas services to commence as bridge reconstruction completed The Red Luas Line at George’s Dock will officially reopen on Friday following three months of closure after a major fire severely damaged the bridge on 19 August. No one was injured in the incident, but the blaze caused extensive damage to the bridge structure, forcing … Read more