Can’t guarantee full reopening of the country on October 22nd, says Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said he cannot guarantee the full reopening of the country on October 22 amid a spike in Covid cases in the recent days. His opinion comes following the talks with deputy chief medical officer Ronan Glynn about the ongoing situations. In the meeting, Glynn has expressed serious concerns over the increased … Read more

Norovirus: The winter vomiting bug, its causes and treatment

Ireland is slowly emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic, however there is another virus starting to take hold. Norovirus, also called the winter vomiting bug, is the most common type of stomach bug in Ireland. The virus circulates commonly around Christmas time due to families and friends congregating in large numbers. However, it can be caught … Read more

Key Takeaways of Budget 2022: There’s Something for Everyone – An Analysis by Shijumon Chacko

Another year, yet another budget, with fresh hopes grounded on new developments and success. Considering all the elements of current Covid19 uncertainties, employment considerations, taxation matters, welfare and pensions, child care and parenting; the much-awaited Irish Budget 2022 has been announced earlier today. Paschal Donohoe opened his Budget speech with a reflection on the pandemic … Read more

Budget 2022 Ireland: Social welfare payments to increase but fuel costs will also rise

Social welfare recipients will see a €5 weekly increase from January, it was confirmed on Tuesday. A full Christmas bonus is also on the way after a tough 18 months for the public during the pandemic. Public Expenditure Michael McGrath announced the news while presenting Budget 2022 the Dail this afternoon, following on from an earlier … Read more

Gardai appeal urgent help to find missing two-year old boy from Co Mayo

Gardai appeal public assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a two-year-old from Co Mayo. A Child Rescue Ireland (CRI) Alert was issued on Tuesday evening regarding Aoife Haynes Murphy. According to a report by Breaking News.ie, the child was taken from Swinford Health Centre, Co Mayo at approximately 10.10am on Tuesday, in contravention of a … Read more

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announces new services from Cork to Amsterdam

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced extra two services to Amsterdam from Cork Airport. Currently they already operate an up and down service between the two airports, which will be doubled from November 23, 2021. From the date a new early morning flight will service from Cork to Amsterdam as well as a return flight … Read more

Irish based Acumen Aviation gets license for aircraft leasing in Gujarat GIFT City

In a significant development, six aircraft leasing firms including one headquartered at Ireland — the global hub for aircraft leasing — have been given licenses to operate from GIFT City in Gujarat. Officials said that seven more entities have applied for licences for starting operations. The development comes within six months of the Centre announcing … Read more

Happy news Irish youngsters! Free Interrail tickets to travel Europe for those aged 18 to 20

Irish youngsters aged 18-20 will get free Interrail tickets to travel Europe, The European Commission said. The commission today launched a new DiscoverEU competition for free travel rail passes to 60,000 Europeans aged from 18 to 20 years and Irish people can also apply for free tickets from today. People born between July 1st, 2001 … Read more