Met Éireann predicts mix of rain and sunshine as election count gets underway Ireland is set for cold, unsettled conditions over the coming days, with temperatures dropping and rain expected intermittently through the Bank Holiday weekend, according to Met Éireann. This afternoon will bring cloudy skies with rain primarily affecting northwestern counties. Temperatures will range … Read more
New transparency rules mandate detailed receipts showing dispensing fees and professional service charges Irish pharmacies must clearly display the cost of all professional services beginning December 1st, with detailed itemized receipts becoming mandatory from January, under new guidance from the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland. The regulations require pharmacies to post pricing information in a “conspicuous … Read more
40% surge over last year includes visa violators and rejected asylum seekers; Indians among those affected Ireland’s Department of Justice has dramatically escalated its approach to immigration enforcement, issuing 3,370 deportation orders in the first nine months of this year—a 40% increase over all of 2024. The figures, released to the Public Accounts Committee, show … Read more
Humphreys and Connolly face off as withdrawn candidate’s name remains on ballot Irish voters head to the polls today to elect a new president, choosing between Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys and independent candidate Catherine Connolly in a race shaped by late-stage controversy. Polling stations open at 7am and close at 10pm across the country as … Read more
New instant transfer service includes fraud protection as EU regulation takes effect Irish banks and credit unions are launching instant payment services across the eurozone, enabling money transfers anywhere in Europe within 10 seconds, available around the clock. The SEPA Instant Payments system, along with Verification of Payee (VOP) fraud protection, becomes available in Ireland … Read more
H5N1 virus confirmed in 11 geese as authorities work to contain spread Fota Wildlife Park in Cork will stay closed to visitors for several more days after confirming an outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza among its bird population. The highly contagious bird flu, believed to have spread from wild birds in the Cork Harbour area, … Read more
Migrant Nurses Ireland calls for government crackdown on visa scams charging thousands for non-existent positions Fraudulent recruitment agencies are exploiting foreign nurses seeking employment in Ireland by charging excessive fees for jobs that don’t exist, according to Migrant Nurses Ireland (MNI), which has issued an urgent warning about the widespread practice. The advocacy group reports … Read more
New data reveals emissions targets breached nine months early as renewable energy stagnates Ireland’s transport sector has already exhausted its entire carbon budget for 2025, breaching its emissions allocation in September and now consuming credits meant for future years, according to new data from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. The SEAI’s provisional figures reveal … Read more
Irish households will see electricity bills decrease from December 1 following a reduction in the Public Service Obligation (PSO) levy, bringing relief to consumers facing high energy costs. The Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has announced the PSO for household customers will be reduced to €1.46 per month, down from the current €2.01. … Read more
Food prices in Ireland have reached their highest level in two years, with inflation currently at 6.5%, according to the latest figures from Worldpanel by Numerator. This marks the first time food inflation has increased this significantly since December 2023. The price surge is attributed to several factors including the start of the new academic … Read more
Ireland’s government recorded a record surplus of €22.6 billion in 2024, equivalent to 4% of the country’s GDP. This represents a three-fold increase from the €7.2 billion surplus recorded in 2023. Total government revenue last year reached €148 billion, representing an increase of €24.8 billion compared to 2023. The substantial surplus reflects strong economic performance … Read more
Dublin City Council is planning to convert abandoned buildings into affordable cost rental homes for essential workers, Dublin Mayor Ray McAdam has announced. The initiative aims to address housing shortages while tackling the problem of vacant buildings in the city centre. McAdam revealed he wants to broaden the definition of essential workers to include supermarket … Read more
Ireland’s passport has maintained its position among the world’s most powerful, sharing fifth place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, while the United States has dramatically fallen out of the top 10 for the first time in two decades. The Irish passport offers visa-free access to 187 countries, placing it alongside six other European Union … Read more
Met Éireann has issued Status Yellow weather warnings for heavy rain across Cork, Kerry and Waterford, with alerts taking effect tomorrow and lasting until Sunday morning. In Cork and Kerry, the warning begins at 5pm tomorrow and remains in place until 5am Sunday. In Waterford, the warning takes effect at 8pm tomorrow evening and lasts … Read more
Irish higher education institutions are developing action plans to ensure the safety of Indian-origin students following repeated racist attacks and mounting concerns raised during education roadshows across India. More than 10,000 Indian-origin students enrolled in Ireland last year, though numbers have declined this year amid safety concerns. During recent roadshows in Indian cities, 21 Irish … Read more