The third Insurance Reform Implementation Report, which the government will release later today, will provide an update on the reform of the insurance sector. It claims that 90% of the steps in its Action Plan for Insurance Reform have either been finished or are still being taken. The coalition unveiled its Action Plan for Insurance … Read more
A Garda is in critical condition after a garda car was hit by another vehicle in Co Cork. It happened on the N25 at the Youghal bypass shortly before 7pm on Sunday evening. The officer, who is understood to be attached to a Roads Policing Unit, was assisting a motorist who had broken down on … Read more
Elon Musk denied claims that Irish Twitter employees are prohibited from working from home. This week, it was reported that employees must now work a minimum of 40 hours per week. In response to a tweet criticising the policy and highlighting how challenging it would be for employees who live outside of the capital to … Read more
Romanian native Ioana Mihaela, age 30, was found dead in her Riverwalk Court apartment in Ratoath, County Meath. The victim’s family has given the Irish Mirror this morning the victim’s photo. The victim was found dead at the apartment in Riverwalk Court, Ratoath, shortly after 6 pm yesterday. A man known to her, who is … Read more
Accounts submitted to the Oireachtas this week reveal that the University of Galway recently overpaid an unnamed employee by more than €100,000. According to the notes, the overpayment took place between January 2019 and February 2021, and the university is “endeavouring to agree a repayment plan” with the individual. The Oireachtas received its annual report … Read more
The Taoiseach officially opened an emergency service for vulnerable women and children in Cork that had undergone a €7.5 million renovation. He referred to the service as “vital.” Up to 13 families and 20 single women who are homeless can find emergency housing at Edel House, which is managed by Good Shepherd Cork. According to … Read more
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued an urgent recall of certain food supplements. United Drug Wholesale is recalling a batch of Fortified Immunity Selenium food supplements due to distribution past the product’s expiry date. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale. The implicated batch includes L20235 with an expiry date of 30 Sep 2022. The Food Safety … Read more
A road has been closed down early on Saturday morning after a car flipped onto its roof in a crash in south Dublin. Emergency services were alerted to the collision on Boherboy Road in Saggart before 9 am with one vehicle ending up with smashed glass on the ground after flipping. Pictures of the incident … Read more
Following a horrifying motorcycle accident in Dublin on Wednesday, a female pedestrian has passed away. According to the Garda, the incident took place at the Beresford Place/Eden Quay junction on Wednesday at around 10:40 am. After the pedestrian and the motorcyclist collided, emergency personnel and garda were called to the scene. A woman in her … Read more
Retailers all over the nation are clearing out their Christmas inventory as Irish shoppers start searching for the best deals in the run-up to the holiday season. A fantastic homeware collection from Dunnes Stores has just been released, making it easier for Irish households to decorate beautifully for the big day. Affordable throws, covers, and … Read more
New homes across Ireland will be required to install electric vehicle (EV) recharging infrastructure. The new regulations – announced by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, – will reportedly support action on climate change, improve air quality, and reduced dependence on fossil fuels. The regulations will apply to: New dwelling houses … Read more
Strong winds have forced three flights to land at Shannon Airport instead of Dublin Airport. The flights started in Warsaw, Poland, and Boston and New York, both in the United States. Because of the bad weather, all three were forced to divert from Dublin to Shannon. A spokesperson for the Shannon Airport Group stated that … Read more
Tonight will be a special night for astronomers as Mars will appear next to the full moon in an “extremely rare sight.” From dusk until dawn, the red planet will be visible to everyone in Ireland. According to David Moore, editor of Astronomy Ireland magazine, Mars approaches Earth every 2.1 years and will be “exceptionally … Read more
A woman has died after being hit by a car in Co Kilkenny. Gardaí said the incident happened on the N10 at Spring Hill at about 5.20 pm on Thursday. The woman, who was in her mid-40s, was identified as deceased on the spot. The car’s driver did not need medical treatment. Following the incident, … Read more
People have been warned by the Gardai to be cautious of “bogus callers” who visit homes and offer to perform services for which they are not qualified. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, many people hire door-to-door salespeople and repairmen. The public is being cautioned by the Gardai to be on the lookout for … Read more