Young Irish tourist’s body recovered from river in Switzerland

A 26-year-old Irish tourists body was reportedly found in a river in Switzerland on Monday following a two-day search, according to police. The Irish man was reported missing on Saturday night in Lauterbrunnen, in the Swiss Alps, and the Bernese cantonal police launched an inquiry, said the police. Police said they carried out the search … Read more

Irish students among the best in the world for literacy

Primary school students in Ireland rank among the best in the world for reading ability, according to a major international study. The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (Pirls) tested reading skills among hundreds of thousands of pupils across almost 60 countries in 2021. The findings will come as a relief to parents, schools and policymakers following … Read more

Irish dietary habits ‘like a slow motion disaster’, research says

Based on recent research by the Climate and Health Alliance, the Irish diet and food system are like a slow-motion disaster, contributing to early mortality and disability from diet-related chronic illnesses.The research recommends breaking the loop of junk food consumption and moving towards more plant-based diets in place of processed foods.According to the research, while … Read more

Disposable cups to be cut from public sector canteens under new climate action mandate

A new climate action mandate that will be presented to Cabinet today for approval prohibits the use of disposable cups, plates, and cutlery in public sector canteens. Eamon Ryan, the minister of climate change and the environment, will present the “Public Sector Climate Action Mandate 2023” for Cabinet approval. The mandate highlights the primary climate … Read more

Minister McConalogue leads major Agri-Food Trade Mission to China

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, will a lead a first, post pandemic, full Ministerial trade mission to China in cooperation with Bord Bia. Speaking ahead of the Trade Mission, Minister McConalogue stated: “I am delighted to lead this first full in-person trade mission to China following the lifting of pandemic travel … Read more

Nearly €1 million in funding announced for Culture Ireland’s promotion of Irish arts globally

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, announced funding of over €885,000 for the promotion of Irish arts globally through Culture Ireland’s Grants Programme. The funding will benefit 105 projects spread across 32 countries, covering circus, dance, film, literature, music, theatre and the visual arts. Announcing the awards, Minister Martin said: … Read more

Elderly women killed in collision involving lorry in Cork

Following a lorry and pedestrian incident on the road in Co. Cork, a woman has passed away. On Monday at about 3.45 pm, a collision happened on Main Street in Charleville. The woman, who was in her 70s, was declared dead on the spot. No other injuries were reported, according to the Garda. The road … Read more

Water service workers to strike next month

On June 7 and 8, SIPTU members who work in local authorities around the nation that provide water services will go on strike. Water supply might be severely disrupted as a result of the movement. The issue surrounds Uisce Éireann’s acquisition of water services from municipal governments. According to SIPTU, the goal of the action … Read more

Rents rise 1% in first three months of 2023

According to a survey from real estate website Daft, market rents increased by an average of 1% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the final three months of 2022, which is the smallest increase since 2020. Between January and March, the average market rent countrywide was €1,750 per month, up from €1,387 in … Read more

US firm to invest €630m in Limerick, around 600 jobs expected

With the opening of a new R&D and production facility, US semiconductor giant Analogue Devices is significantly boosting the number of employees in Limerick. The corporation is spending €630 million to build the 45,000 square foot building at its European regional headquarters in Limerick’s Raheen Business Park. With the addition of 600 new employment from … Read more

Vodafone Ireland staffs to get 10 extra days of paid carer’s leave

Vodafone Ireland will provide employees who are taking care of a vulnerable person—not only family members—with an additional 10 days of paid leave and flexible scheduling options. According to the employer, the 10 days of leave will be used for everything from therapy appointments to hospital visits. Flexible start and finish hours and hybrid working … Read more