Toxin detected: Danone recalls batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant formula

Toxin detected: Danone recalls batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant formula

Danone has issued a further recall of infant formula products after a toxin was detected in selected batches of Aptamiland Cow & Gate baby milk. The toxin identified is cereulide, which is produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus. Consumption of food containing this toxin can cause nausea and vomiting, particularly dangerous for infants. Danone had … Read more

Kuruvilla George Ayyankovil appointed National Vice President of Young Fine Gael

Kuruvilla George Ayyankovil appointed National Vice President of Young Fine Gael

Kuruvilla George Ayyankovil, a Malayali, has been officially appointed National Vice President of Young Fine Gael, the youth wing of Ireland’s ruling party. The appointment follows the resignation of outgoing Vice President Caolan Maguire. The decision was made in line with Article 5 of the Young Fine Gael constitution, which states that the candidate who … Read more

Bus Connects route changes revised again after passenger complaints

Bus Connects route changes revised again after passenger complaints

Three Bus Connects routes in Dublin have been changed again following widespread complaints from passengers about delays and disruption. The updated changes affect routes 80, 23 and 24, which operate through Chapelizod and Finglas. The revised arrangements came into effect yesterday. These routes were originally reconfigured last October as part of Phase 7 of the … Read more

Ireland’s evictions hit an all-time record, unseen since the 1800s

Ireland’s evictions hit an all-time record, unseen since the 1800s

Evictions from rented homes in Ireland have reached record levels, with housing observers warning the situation is the worst since 1850. Figures from the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) show that 5,405 eviction notices were issued in just three monthsduring the third quarter of 2025. That is a 35% increase year-on-year and the highest quarterly figure … Read more

Using third-party apps to book your driving test in Ireland? Your test could be cancelled

Using third-party apps to book your driving test in Ireland? Your test could be cancelled

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has issued a strong warning to learner drivers in Ireland: driving test bookings made through unauthorised third-party apps or websites will be cancelled. Several apps and websites currently advertise faster access to driving test slots by automatically scanning for cancellations at multiple test centres. These services claim bookings can be … Read more

Dublin flooded as heavy rain continues; schools closed and work-from-home advised

Dublin flooded as heavy rain continues; schools closed and work-from-home advised

Heavy rain and widespread flooding have brought parts of Ireland to a standstill, with Dublin, Wicklow, Louth and Waterford among the worst affected. The government has advised employees to work from home today, while schools are closing on a regional basis due to dangerous travel conditions. Minister of State for Transport Sean Canney urged the … Read more

Air India launches ‘Namaste World’ sale with discounts of up to 20%

Air India launches ‘Namaste World’ sale with discounts of up to 20%

Air India has announced a limited-period ‘Namaste World’ sale, offering up to 20% off on basic fares across both domestic and international routes, along with flexible booking options and multiple payment-linked benefits. Under the sale, domestic one-way fares start from ₹1,499, while international fares begin at ₹5,033. Discounted fares are available on flights to North … Read more

Emergency services respond after double-decker bus crashes in Dublin city centre

Emergency services respond after double-decker bus crashes in Dublin city centre

Emergency services are responding to a serious road traffic incident after a double-decker bus crashed into a premises on North Earl Street in Dublin city centre. An Garda Síochána and other emergency crews are at the scene. Gardaí confirmed that Talbot Street is closed from Gardiner Street, while Marlborough Street is closed from Cathal Brugha … Read more

Low pressure brings worsening weather; Orange rain alert for Dublin, Wicklow and Waterford

Low pressure brings worsening weather; Orange rain alert for Dublin, Wicklow and Waterford

Ireland continues to face severe weather conditions as a low-pressure system brings persistent heavy rain and flooding risks across large parts of the country. Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange rain warning for Dublin, in effect from this afternoon until 12 noon tomorrow. Heavy rain has been falling since this morning across southern counties, … Read more

Heavy rain across Ireland; Orange and Yellow weather warnings issued

Heavy rain across Ireland; Orange and Yellow weather warnings issued

Ireland is set to see heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours, with the risk of localised flooding prompting multiple weather warnings across the country. Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange rain warning for: Wicklow Waterford A Status Yellow rain warning is in place for: Carlow Dublin Kildare Kilkenny Laois Louth Wexford Monaghan Tipperary … Read more

Dublin City Council to seek Re-Turn funding as ‘scavengers’ empty bins across the city

Dublin City Council to seek Re-Turn funding as ‘scavengers’ empty bins across the city

Dublin City Council is set to approach Re-Turn for financial support to cover rising street-cleaning costs, after reports that people searching for refundable bottles and cans are emptying public bins across Dublin. The issue was highlighted by Richard Shakespeare, who said so-called “scavengers” are pulling rubbish from bins in search of items eligible for the … Read more

Measles cases rise across Europe; HSE urges caution and vaccination before travel

Measles cases rise across Europe; HSE urges caution and vaccination before travel

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has issued a warning to people in Ireland amid a rise in measles cases across several European countries, urging travellers to take preventive measures before heading abroad. Health officials said particular caution is needed during the holiday season, as large numbers of people are travelling to popular tourist destinations across … Read more