Recruitment for Review Officer for the Garda Compensation Review Panel

The Minister for Justice is recruiting practising barristers and solicitors for the part-time position of Review Officer on the Garda Compensation Review Panel. The Garda Síochána (Compensation) Act 2022 (“the Act”) commenced on the 10 April 2023. The new 2022 Act repealed and replaced the Garda Síochána (Compensation) Acts 1941-1945 and introduced a new statutory scheme that … Read more

55,000 Meteor customers to receive refund

For some data charges incurred in 2016 and 2017, refunds totaling more than €700,000 will be given to almost 55,000 users of the mobile phone service provider Meteor. The communications regulator ComReg conducted an inquiry and found that Meteor had violated rules requiring it to inform users of out-of-bundle data prices at that time. “Meteor … Read more

New electric car sales increased by 46% so far this year, figures show

Based on recent data, the number of registrations for electric vehicles in Ireland have increased by 46% so far this year. According to the Central Statistics Office, there were 9,828 new electric vehicles in the first four months of this year compared to 6,748 in the first four months of 2022. In comparison to 13% … Read more

President Donohoe to represent Eurogroup at meeting of G7 in Japan

President of the Eurogroup and Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, Paschal Donohoe, is in Japan where he will participate in the G7 meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors. In his capacity as Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, the visit will include meetings in Tokyo on … Read more

Minister to convene meeting with sport executives on tackling racism and violence in sport

The Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne TD, will convene a meeting today with the leading executives in sport with the purpose of addressing how best to tackle incidents of racism and violence in sport. Minister Byrne will meet with the leaders of Ireland’s three largest sporting organisations (the GAA, FAI … Read more

Several Irish workers at risk of falling behind due to skills shortages – OECD

According to an OECD report, many Irish employees are in danger of slipping behind because they lack the necessary skills to succeed in their current jobs and are unprepared for changes in the workplace. The study, which was done for the government, has shown several areas that need to be improved. To coincide with the … Read more

Dublin Airport flights diverted due to thunderstorms

Yesterday evening, a number of flights headed for Dublin Airport were diverted due to thunderstorms near the city. For eleven counties, including Dublin, a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning remained in effect until 9 p.m. on Monday, and Met Eireann issued a warning of spot flooding and hazardous driving conditions. Due to the poor weather, multiple … Read more

Security guard at Google’s Irish base dismissed for falling asleep on job

A security officer guarding tech giant Google’s Barrow Street base in Dublin was dismissed after being accused of falling asleep on the job. Donatus Okafor disputed falling asleep and said that he “just had his eyes closed for a long duration of time”. Mr Okafor stated that after taking anti-depressant medication on 4 April 2022 … Read more

‘Baby bundle’ pilot scheme to begin at two hospitals

Under a pilot scheme starting in Dublin and Waterford, hundreds of expectant parents will get a variety of items for their child. The so-called “baby bundle” will include toys to promote early communication, baby bathing aids, and a variety of home care products to assist new parents following the delivery. 150 families from Waterford University … Read more

Civil and Public servants call for four-day working week

The Association of Higher Civil and Public Servants (AHCPS) has heard calls for staff in Government departments to be moved to a four-day working week. The AHCPS met in Dublin for its annual delegate conference and passed two resolutions calling for a shorter working week. Delegates called on their unions to support the Irish Congress … Read more

Are you facing “greedflation”—increased prices?

Greedflation is the new word for when companies exploit inflation as a justification to increase their profit margins. Especially in light of the fact that customers are facing a problem caused by cost of living, companies view it as cynical. Also, the European Central Bank has issued a warning, noting that it is “closely” monitoring … Read more

Popular Indian restaurant shut its doors after nearly 3 decades in business

After nearly three decades in business, a popular Indian restaurant has decided to close its doors to the public. Residents of Dun Laoghaire were devastated by the horrific news, which was announced by Shakira Indian Restaurant on George’s Street Lower. The well-known restaurant said that a another Indian restaurant, unrelated to Shakira, is currently running … Read more