You are now able to take your Driver Theory Test online from your home.

You are now able to take your Driver Theory Test: Car or Bike from the comfort of your own home. Please read the below page carefully so that you fully understand the Online Testing process and equipment requirements. https://theorytest.ie/book-your-theory-test/driver-theory-test-car-or-bike-online-testing/?fbclid=IwAR1XI8eX8i3vCp–Kgxc7fW1My0AyKUQtkv3VP9pbdW-F8nKLVvSV8Hvbgw During the pilot phase Online Testing will be available on a limited basis and extra capacity … Read more

Garda says-Scam and Fraud attempts continue and every person needs to be scam aware.

The Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau (GNCCB) is continuing its criminal investigation into the cyber attack on the HSE in conjunction with local and international partners.An Garda Síochána has not been confirmed, at this time with any certainty, that any personal records or data have been leaked, even though this is probable and would be … Read more

Two members of An Garda Síochána remain in hospital after receiving gunshot wounds

Two members of An Garda Síochána remain in hospital after receiving gunshot wounds whilst investigating a firearms incident. Speaking last night Garda Commissioner Drew Harris commended Gardaí involved for their professionalism and wished our injured colleagues a speedy recovery. Heather Humphreys TD, Minister for Justice “My thoughts are with the two members of An Garda … Read more

National Driver Licence Service centres have reopened for all customers

National Driver Licence Service centres have reopened for all customers .While the driving test itself has not changed, there are elements of the service that must now be delivered differently due to Covid-19. This is so that we can protect our driver testers and our customers. As part of our Covid-19 procedures, your driver tester will … Read more

What is COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment?

The COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment is available to employees and the self-employed who have lost their job on or after 13 March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please ensure that you read and satisfy yourself regarding the eligibility conditions of the scheme before applying. Applications will now be accepted until the end of June 2021 You should apply … Read more

Ireland’s first female Brigadier General Maureen O’Brien appointed by the United Nations as Deputy Military Advisor in the Department of Peace Operations

The United Nations has announced the appointment of Maureen O’Brien to the post of Deputy Military Advisor in the Office of Military Affairs, Department of Peace Operations. This appointment is at the rank of Major General. The role of the Deputy Military Advisor is to assist and support the Military Advisor in all his/her responsibilities, … Read more

Recruitment is ongoing for COVID-19 Vaccinators by HSE

If you’re a healthcare student, you can apply for the role of #COVIDVaccine vaccinator . Recruitment is ongoing for COVID-19 Vaccinators. Details of the professions and eligible students are on the below webpage of HSE https://bit.ly/34gaQcR The extended closing date for the Vaccinator Recruitment Campaign is 12 noon Tuesday, 01st June 2021 for both Registered … Read more

Gardaí have seized €2.2 million worth of Cannabis and €150,000 cash,in Dublin

Gardaí have seized €2.2 million worth of Cannabis and €150,000 in cash following an operation in Dublin today, 24/05/2021. The GNDOCB and Special Crime Task Force operation was carried out as part of ongoing investigations targeting persons suspected to be involved in organised crime. A number of vehicles were stopped and searched as part of … Read more

Six countries removed the list of designated States for mandatory hotel quarantine.

The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, has today removed six states from the list of designated States for mandatory hotel quarantine. The states are Andorra, Georgia, Kuwait, Mongolia, Nigeria and Puerto Rico. All travellers into Ireland must have a negative pre-departure test and those from non-designated countries must observe ‘Home Quarantine’.

Ryanair Flight 4978 (Athens–Vilnius) was diverted to Minsk National Airport after a false bomb threat

The plane carrying Roman Protasevich was flying from Greece to Lithuania before being intercepted and forced to divert to Belarus.The flight from Athens International Airport, Greece, to Vilnius Airport, Lithuania, was intercepted by a Belarusian fighter jet on the pretence of a bomb threat on the orders of President Alexander Lukashenko, and escorted to Minsk. Once the aircraft was on … Read more

Recall of additional batches of “Greggs Vegetable Bakes” due to the Possible Presence of Glass

Further to FSAI food alert Thursday, 6 May 2021, Greggs Bakers Ltd. is recalling additional batches of its Greggs Vegetable Bakes due to the possible presence of glass. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in Iceland stores. Category 2: For Information Alert Notification: 2021.39 update 1 Product: Greggs Vegetable Bakes 2 pack; pack size: 310g Batch … Read more

Ireland’s Largest Triathlon Festival Weekend Postponed until 2022.

After careful consideration of the status of Covid-19 and the associated public health restrictions, we regret to announce that IRONMAN Ireland, Cork and IRONMAN 70.3 Ireland, Cork cannot take place this August and has been rescheduled for August 13th & 14th 2022. The authorities acknowledge that this latest shift is not the news any of us were … Read more

Road Safety Authority (RSA) got plans to break through the driving test backlog

In response to a parliamentary question from Labour TD Seán Sherlock, the RSA has given details of 17 test centres that are being extended or introduced to accommodate the backlog, including new sites at GAA facilities and hotels. Declan Naughton, the Director of Driving Testing and Licensing said that in most cases, “we are expanding … Read more