Simon Harris to become Finance Minister in sweeping government reorganization Ireland is undergoing a significant cabinet reshuffle following the resignation of Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe, who is leaving to take up a senior position at the World Bank. Tánaiste and Foreign Minister Simon Harris will replace Donohoe as Finance Minister while retaining his role as … Read more
Met Éireann has issued a yellow ice warning for 10 counties across Ireland as the country braces for severe cold conditions ahead of winter’s arrival. The warning is in effect for Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wicklow and Tipperary from 11pm tonight (Thursday, November 20) until 8am tomorrow morning (Friday, November 21). … Read more
Ireland has paid approximately €30 million in allowances to Foreign Affairs employees over an 18-month period, with figures showing a significant increase in spending compared to previous years. A total of €19.1 million was spent on allowances in 2024, representing a substantial rise from the previous year. An additional €10 million was required beyond initial … Read more
Ireland stands firmly with India in combating terrorism and has established special Garda units to protect and support the Indian community following a surge in attacks on Indian nationals, Irish Ambassador to India Kevin Kelly has announced. Speaking in New Delhi, Ambassador Kelly strongly condemned recent assaults on Indian citizens in Ireland, stating that “terrorism … Read more
The construction of Dublin’s ambitious MetroLink project will require approximately 8,000 workers, with the majority needing to be recruited from abroad, officials revealed at a parliamentary transport committee hearing. Project director Sean Sweeney told the committee that no Irish companies possess the facilities and expertise required for such a massive undertaking. Consequently, all major contracts … Read more
The government will ban the sale of nicotine pouches to under-18s and advance plans to prohibit disposable vape sales, the Cabinet will hear today. Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill will update Cabinet on her plans to add nicotine pouches to legislation banning the sale of certain nicotine products to children through amendments to the Tobacco … Read more
Irish Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has resigned from his position after accepting an appointment as Managing Director at the World Bank, it was announced yesterday. Donohoe informed Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris of his decision to accept the senior international role, with both accepting his resignation. The Finance Minister will also resign his … Read more
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow snow and ice warning for Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Leitrim and Sligo from midnight until noon on Thursday. An Arctic air mass is moving over Ireland, bringing widespread frost, icy roads and the chance of sleet or snow. Today will feel cold, with temperatures between 6 and 10 degrees … Read more
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has announced the opening of applications for the first phase of more than 600 cost-rental homes in Dublin. The first 229 apartments are located at Cooper Square in Seven Mills, Dublin 22, and include one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Applications open on Monday at 12 noon and must be submitted … Read more
An Garda Síochána has launched Help4U, a new digital platform designed to support children and teenagers experiencing sexual abuse or online harm. The site helps young people understand their rights, find trusted advice and connect with people who can assist them. Help4U provides practical guidance for anyone under 18 who needs help, and also offers … Read more
Childline’s latest report shows a deeply worrying trend, with 14 children a week seeking help for sexual abuse. The organisation says around 300 children a year contact them about serious cases involving rape, incest, and being forced to perform or witness sexual acts. More than 100 children reached out specifically about incest, while 260 sought … Read more
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has announced a Cabinet reshuffle. Simon Harris will become the new Minister for Finance after Paschal Donohoe stepped down. Mr Donohoe is leaving the role to take up a new job at the World Bank. Helen McEntee will move from the Department of Education to become the Minister for Foreign Affairs and … Read more
A woman has died and her husband is seriously injured after a stabbing outside their home in Shrewsbury Downs, Ballinlough, Cork City on Monday night. The couple, believed to be in their late 50s and early 60s, were attacked around 9pm, and both were rushed to Cork University Hospital, where the woman later died. A … Read more
Met Éireann has issued a warning that temperatures will plummet sharply across Ireland starting today, as Arctic winds bring a severe cold snap to the country accompanied by snow and fog in the coming nights. Weather experts predict temperatures could drop as low as minus 3°C in some parts of Ireland between now and the … Read more
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has warned that political extremism and related attacks are on the rise in Ireland, speaking at the graduation ceremony of 194 new Gardaí and 17 Reserve Guards at the Garda College in Templemore. While acknowledging that the number of people involved in political extremism remains small, the Commissioner cautioned that they … Read more