Storm Chandra and days of heavy rain have caused major disruption across Ireland, with flooding, power cuts and transport chaos affecting thousands. Although a Status Yellow wind warning was in place nationwide, the scale of flooding, particularly in Dublin, caught many residents off guard. At the height of the storm, around 20,000 homes and businesses … Read more
Around 15,500 homes, farms and businesses remain without electricity across Ireland after Storm Chandra made landfall overnight, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and widespread flooding. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for the entire country, in place until 11pm on Tuesday. The forecaster warned that winds associated with Storm Chandra will be … Read more
The number of tenants claiming Ireland’s renters’ tax credit has dropped by almost half compared with last year, prompting concern among politicians that many renters may be missing out on the relief. New figures show that 170,410 people have claimed the credit for 2025, down sharply from 316,750 claims in 2024. The issue was raised … Read more
India and the European Union have announced a long-awaited bilateral trade agreement, described by leaders as the “mother of all deals” because it covers nearly 25% of global GDP and around one-third of world trade. Under the agreement, the EU will grant duty-free access to 99.5% of goods exported from India, while India will offer … Read more
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has ordered the recall of a popular cake product sold in Lidl stores across Ireland, citing a serious packaging error that could pose a health risk. The affected product is Bridge Bakery Oxford Lunch Cake. According to the Food Safety Authority, the cake contains almonds, but this allergen was … Read more
Ireland’s housing crisis has triggered a fresh public debate, with media presenter Ciara Kelly suggesting that people may need to rethink long-held ideas about where and how they live. Speaking on Newstalk, Kelly said the traditional Irish aspiration of owning a three- or four-bedroom semi-detached house with front and back gardens is no longer realistic … Read more
The Irish Government has launched a nationwide public safety campaign, announcing that an emergency preparedness booklet will be delivered by post to every household in Ireland. More than two million homes will receive the guide in the coming weeks. The booklet sets out clear instructions on how to respond to emergencies such as severe weather … Read more
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has announced a recall of certain batches of Danone baby formula that were manufactured in Ireland and exported abroad, after a toxin was detected. The recall follows the identification of cerulide, a toxin that can pose serious health risks. The affected products were exported to European Union countries, the … Read more
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rain warning for Wicklow, with the potential for localised flooding across parts of the eastern region. The warning comes into effect at 11am today and will remain in place until 3am tomorrow. Forecasters say Wicklow will see spells of heavy rain, leading to difficult travel conditions and possible … Read more
A District Court has dismissed a case against an Indian-origin man accused of driving without insurance, after accepting that he was forced to drive by his employer. The case involved Amu Pushpan (27), who lives at Gandon Hall, Gardiner Street, Dublin 1. He was brought before Bray District Court by An Garda Síochána. Pushpan pleaded … Read more
Ireland has reassured Indian-origin students and professionals that the country remains safe and welcoming, despite some isolated incidents that recently caused concern within the community. Ireland’s Migration Minister Colum Brophy and the Irish Embassy in India have both underlined that racism and violence against migrants will not be tolerated. Growing India–Ireland ties Relations between India … Read more
An Irish medical expert has warned of a sharp and “alarming” increase in young people suffering spinal cord damageafter abusing nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas. The warning follows a new study published in the American Journal of Neuroradiology. The research was led by Seamus Looby, a consultant neuroradiologist at Beaumont Hospital. Nitrous oxide … Read more
Ireland’s Department of Education is facing growing criticism over the introduction of the new school curriculum, with complaints coming not only from parents but also from students. More than 100 petitions have reportedly been submitted against the department since the revised curriculum was rolled out last year. Some parents have warned that they may withdraw … Read more
A new law proposed in Ireland could allow An Garda Síochána to secretly monitor mobile phones and digital communications without the knowledge of the user. The powers are contained in the Communications (Interception and Lawful Access) Bill, which is currently progressing through the legislative process. The bill would permit Gardaí to use advanced spyware, similar … Read more
A revised Code of Practice for Part-Time Work has officially come into force in Ireland. The new code was prepared by the Workplace Relations Commission and signed by Alan Dillon, Minister of State for Enterprise and Employment. The updated code provides clear, practical guidance to help employers and employees agree part-time working arrangements that support … Read more