A parachuting accident in Spain resulted in the death of an Irish soldier. Company Sergeant Declan “Doc” O’Connell, who is thought to be in his early 50s, died yesterday while off duty. In a statement on Sunday, the Defense Forces confirmed his death and stated that the news has been conveyed to his family. “The … Read more
An elderly woman who went missing from a district hospital in Carlow yesterday and was discovered dead this morning has prompted the HSE to review its procedures. Sheila Rice, an 87-year-old Carlow resident who was a patient at the town’s district hospital, left the facility by herself before 4 o’clock yesterday. Family members, garda, HSE … Read more
Those who have experienced Ireland’s Civil Legal Aid system are being encouraged to engage with the group who have been tasked with reviewing the effectiveness of the scheme. It comes as the review group announce the deadline for input from stakeholders and members of the public on the review has been extended until 28 February. … Read more
Over 823,600 patients are currently on national public hospital waiting lists, according to new data published yesterday evening. Compared to December’s figures, there has been an increase of over 11,100 patients. At an outpatient clinic, there are currently 589,670 patients in line to receive their first consultation. The National Treatment Purchase Fund provided the official … Read more
The Minister of Health will introduce amendments to a Bill next week that will make mandatory open disclosure a part of the healthcare system. After the initial proposals were rejected as “flawed,” Stephen Donnelly and his department officials consulted with members of the 221+ cervical cancer campaign group as well as other patient representatives and … Read more
Local media have identified the departed Irishman as Damien Conlon from County Sligo. He was shot dead on Thursday in Australia. Mr. Conlon, who was in his 30s, had spent more than ten years living in Australia. He was discovered on Thursday morning local time with a gunshot wound at a residence in the Oberon … Read more
Lidl is to create more than 700 brand-new jobs within its Irish operations this year in a variety of operational and office-based roles across its network of 176 store locations, three regional distribution centres, and Dublin head office. The new roles will bring Lidl’s total workforce in the Republic of Ireland to more than 6,000 … Read more
Microsoft Ireland informed 120 employees on Thursday that they would be laid off. Microsoft revealed last month that up to 10,000 employees—or about 5% of its workforce—would be let go globally in the upcoming months. At its Dublin headquarters, Microsoft has about 3,600 employees. After Microsoft announced the job cuts, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar stated that … Read more
As part of a public service obligation to subsidise renewable energy, electricity customers will receive a payment of €89.10 from the government. The payment will be made in seven installments of €12.73 starting on March 1 either on customers’ bills or on their prepay metre, according to the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU). All … Read more
Tax officers found more than 5kg of MDMA tablets on Wednesday while conducting routine operations at a location in Athlone. Drugs worth an estimated €303,000 were found in a package that was headed for a Kildare address and had its origin in the Netherlands. Investigations are ongoing. This seizure is part of Revenue’s ongoing operations … Read more
Viatel Technology Group, an Irish provider of telecoms technology, has declared plans to add 50 new jobs over the following 18 months. The company is ready to introduce a new security platform in order to take advantage of a market opportunity. According to Viatel CEO Paul Rellis, new positions are being created as a result … Read more
Irish mortgage interest rates remain the third lowest in the Eurozone, despite the European Central Bank (ECB) beginning to raise them. The most recent rate increase, which brought the rate to 2.5% last Thursday, was one of many that the ECB has announced as part of its efforts to combat the inflation crisis. These increases … Read more
Aldi Ireland has launched a new ‘secret discount’ where shoppers can buy a huge bag of food for just €3.99. The first grocery store in Ireland to work with the Too Good To Go app for food surplus is Aldi. At a third of the cost, it is now selling “surprise bags” containing a variety … Read more
A TD has suggested that Dublin Airport be held financially responsible if management fails to ensure that there is a drone-free zone around the airport. Following three days of disruption at the facility over the weekend, Fine GColm Brophy stated that it is Dublin Airport’s responsibility to prevent drone operations in the area, Breaking news … Read more
According to recent data, 95 homeless individuals died in Dublin in 2022. The statistics also showed that 23 of those who passed away were staying in supported temporary accommodation. Despite a drop from 115 deaths in 2021 due to homelessness, the alarming statistics are still significantly higher than those from the previous three years. There … Read more