Dublin Airport achieved unprecedented passenger numbers in June, breaking multiple records as 3.54 million travelers passed through its terminals in the busiest month in the airport’s history. The June figures represent a nearly 6% increase compared to the same month last year, according to operator DAA. The surge demonstrates the continued recovery and growth in … Read more
Maternity advocates are calling for innovative approaches to provide psychiatric care for mothers and babies, as plans for a dedicated inpatient unit remain stalled eight years after being recommended. The Department of Health confirmed that only a feasibility study has been completed for the proposed psychiatric unit, which would allow mothers and babies to be … Read more
Companies must now register with ComReg to send text messages to customers without having them flagged as potential scams, as new rules take effect to combat the widespread problem of fraudulent communications. The communications regulator has launched a registration scheme for Application-to-Person SMS messages, which typically include a Sender ID showing the company or organization … Read more
A united Ireland would require an initial investment of €3 billion in the first year but would eliminate all financial burdens within ten years, according to the first peer-reviewed academic study on Irish unity costs. The Dublin City University report challenges previous projections that suggested UK subsidies of up to £14 billion annually to Northern … Read more
Household energy bills may avoid significant increases despite a proposed €18 billion upgrade to Ireland’s energy grid, according to price comparison experts who believe falling wholesale costs could offset infrastructure charges. The Commission for Regulation of Utilities has published investment plans to modernize Ireland’s energy infrastructure between 2026 and 2030, with costs estimated between €14.1 … Read more
Ryanair cancelled more than 800 flights last month as ongoing conflict in the Middle East disrupted air travel across the region, though the Irish carrier maintained that less than 1% of its total operations were affected. The budget airline was forced to cancel and reroute services amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, alongside continued … Read more
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has reported a significant rise in new electric vehicle (EV) registrations for June, highlighting a growing shift toward cleaner transport options in Ireland. A total of 1,246 new electric cars were registered during the month, representing an 81.9 per cent increase compared to 685 registrations in June … Read more
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has identified 45 public water supplies across Ireland that are “at risk”, affecting nearly half a million people. While the vast majority of public water systems remain safe, the EPA says these specific supplies require urgent improvements to protect public health. According to the EPA’s latest report, 99.8% of drinking … Read more
New car sales in Ireland jumped nearly 60% in June, with electric vehicles accounting for more than half of all registrations during what is typically a quiet month for the motor trade. June saw 2,376 new car sales compared to 1,493 in the same month last year, with electric vehicles making up 50.7% of registrations. … Read more
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has unveiled ambitious plans to dramatically expand Dublin’s Luas network by 2050, including two new circular lines on the outskirts of the city centre and connections to major suburban areas. The Luas 2050 vision proposes new lines to Blanchardstown, Clondalkin, Balgriffin, and Clongriffin, alongside the circular routes and an orbital line beyond … Read more
Former Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has been selected to chair the European Union’s new housing advisory board, marking his return to public policy work after stepping away from Irish politics. Ryan will lead a 16-member expert panel tasked with providing independent policy recommendations to address Europe’s housing crisis. The role involves developing strategies to … Read more
Dublin Bus achieved a 64% increase in pre-tax profits to €3.83 million last year, driven by record passenger numbers of 159 million customers and improved operational performance. The state transport company’s financial success came despite receiving €4.67 million in performance-related penalties from the National Transport Authority, though this represented a significant improvement from the €9.09 … Read more
Ireland is pushing for targeted tariff exemptions on whiskey, thoroughbred horses, and medical technology in EU-US trade negotiations, with just one week remaining before the deadline for an outline agreement. Tánaiste Simon Harris will tell Cabinet colleagues on Tuesday that securing side deals in these key sectors represents the best outcome Ireland can achieve, as … Read more
A gas customer faced a massive catch-up bill after his meter readings were rejected “with no explanation” for seven years, highlighting serious failings by utility companies, according to Ireland’s energy regulator. The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) found significant issues with both Gas Networks Ireland and the customer’s supplier in the case, where a … Read more
Ireland will require approximately 50,000 long-term residential care beds by 2040 to meet the needs of a rapidly ageing population, according to new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute. The ESRI study, funded by the Department of Health, reveals that the number of people aged 85 and over is projected to more than … Read more