An Garda Síochána has launched a nationwide special operation called “Operation Twin Tracks” to tackle anti-social behaviour and crime on Ireland’s public transport network in response to growing safety concerns. The joint initiative involves An Garda Síochána, Irish Rail, Transdev Ireland (Luas operators) and the National Transport Authority (NTA), with gardaí deployed on the Red … Read more
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reported that wastewater discharges into the environment have been halved since last year, though significant management problems persist at treatment plants operated by Irish Water (Uisce Éireann). The progress follows investment by Irish Water, with the completion of new treatment plants eliminating direct discharge of untreated sewage from approximately … Read more
Opposition parties have strongly criticized Budget 2026, accusing the government of ignoring the cost-of-living crisis and prioritizing developers and multinational corporations over struggling families and workers. Sinn Féin finance spokesman Pearse Doherty said the budget has “completely abandoned ordinary people” as the cost-of-living crisis has worsened since last November’s general election. He accused the government … Read more
The government has unveiled Budget 2026, featuring a €10 increase to all core social welfare rates, a minimum wage hike to €14.15, and significant VAT changes for businesses. Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe and Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers announced the measures, which include a double Christmas bonus payment for social welfare recipients and a 65-cent … Read more
Motorists will pay more for fuel from midnight as the annual carbon tax increase takes effect, with further price rises scheduled for January. The Finance Act 2020 legislated for annual carbon tax increases until 2030 to support the government’s climate policy. This year’s scheduled increase will raise the tax to €71 per tonne of CO2 … Read more
Authorities have issued an urgent warning about more than 114,000 heating system pumps widely installed in Irish homes due to a serious risk of electric shock. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has raised the alarm over circulating pumps used in many domestic heating systems across the country. The safety issue affects Tucson 5m, … Read more
A body has been discovered in a burning vehicle in County Dublin, with gardaí launching an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death. The vehicle caught fire at approximately 11am today near Killeek Bridge on Killeek Lane. Emergency services, including the fire brigade and gardaí, responded to the scene. Firefighters extinguished the blaze before the … Read more
The deadline to register for Ireland’s upcoming presidential election or correct existing details on the electoral roll is tomorrow, Tuesday, October 7. Authorities are urging all citizens to ensure their names appear on the electoral roll before the deadline. This is particularly important for those who have recently been granted Irish citizenship, as tomorrow represents … Read more
Yuno Energy has announced a price freeze for electricity and gas customers until at least March 1, ahead of tomorrow’s budget announcement which is not expected to include energy credits. The bill pay service, which was established two years ago and now serves 65,000 customer accounts, said the freeze means its customers will benefit from … Read more
The government has increased the minimum wage for childcare workers in Ireland from €13.65 to €15 per hour, with the new rate taking effect from October 13. The pay rise will benefit approximately two-thirds of workers currently employed in the childcare sector. Junior Enterprise Minister Alan Dillon said around 35,000 employees will be affected by … Read more
The opposition party People Before Profit has called for the establishment of state-owned supermarkets to tackle rising food prices in Ireland, proposing the scheme be introduced on an experimental basis. The call comes as Ireland has become the second most expensive country in the Eurozone and the third most expensive in the entire European Union … Read more
One person has died and more than 124,000 homes and businesses remain without power as Storm Amy continues to batter Ireland with unprecedented rainfall and destructive winds. A 40-year-old man was killed in Letterkenny, County Donegal, after being struck by a falling tree at approximately 4.15pm on Friday. His body has been taken to Letterkenny … Read more
An information session aimed at helping secondary school students and parents navigate post-secondary education pathways will take place in Letterkenny next month. The event, titled “Post-Secondary Career Path – Higher Study Options”, is being jointly organised by Divine Nails Letterkenny and Gomart Letterkenny to provide guidance on education systems in Ireland, the UK and across … Read more
An orange wind warning has been issued for five western counties today as Storm Amy, the first named storm of the season, brings severe weather to Ireland. The orange alert covers Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo from 2pm to 10pm, with Met Éireann warning of potential fallen trees, power outages and dangerous wave overtopping. … Read more
Gardaí have launched their annual Operation Thor crime prevention initiative as winter approaches, warning that home burglaries could increase by 20% during the darker months. More than 900 arrests have been made across Ireland in the past six months from April to September, averaging four arrests per day for burglary-related offences. Gardaí estimate that three … Read more