Concerns over inflation and the cost of living are mounting across Ireland, with 57 per cent of households worried they are not saving enough, according to the latest Savings and Investment Index from Bank of Ireland. The survey highlighted that the cost of housing and rent remains the top concern for many, especially younger people. … Read more
The grocery and household shopping sector in Ireland has recorded its slowest growth since 2022, according to the latest data from research group Kantar. In the four weeks leading up to March 23, sales rose by just 3.4 per cent compared to the same period last year, reflecting a cooling in consumer spending. One of … Read more
Dublin’s city centre will see additional traffic restrictions implemented by summer as part of the ongoing Dublin City Transport Plan, according to a new report from Dublin City Council. Parliament Street, which faces City Hall, is set to become entirely traffic-free this summer, following a layout similar to temporary pedestrianization measures implemented during previous summer … Read more
Ireland is set to bask in what meteorologists are calling a mini heatwave this week, with temperatures expected to reach highs of 19C across the country, making it one of the warmest periods of the year so far. Met Éireann forecaster Aoife Kealy confirmed that Monday will kick off the warm spell with “mostly dry … Read more
A Westminster committee has urged political parties in Northern Ireland not to shy away from discussions about introducing water charges as part of efforts to address the region’s ongoing public service funding crisis. The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (NIAC) has called on both the British government and the Stormont executive to develop a clear route … Read more
Ireland is set to enjoy a spell of warm, sunny weather over the coming days, with temperatures reaching up to 19 degrees and Monday expected to be the highlight of the pleasant conditions. Met Éireann is forecasting dry and sunny weather across most parts of the country today, with highest temperatures ranging from 11 to … Read more
Children’s disability services are facing a critical staffing crisis that continues to worsen across Munster and Dublin, with thousands of vulnerable children left waiting for essential supports. In Cork, described as a “red spot” for staffing vacancies, none of the seven children’s disability network teams are operating at their funded capacity. One team alone is … Read more
Irish alcohol producers are preparing flexible strategies to counter potentially devastating tariffs from the United States, with many drawing on lessons learned during Brexit to maintain market access. Industry leaders are exploring multiple approaches, including pivoting to Asian markets and licensing recipes to US-based brewers, while simultaneously urging government intervention in EU trade negotiations. Taoiseach … Read more
Ireland is well equipped to weather the latest external shock—the imposition of tariffs by US President Donald Trump, according to a new report from stockbrokers Davy. The report highlighted that Trump’s tariff policies have disrupted global trade and heightened uncertainty, with potential repercussions including a US recession and a slowdown in global economic growth. While … Read more
The Government is not attempting to force Airbnb from Ireland, Tánaiste Simon Harris has insisted, despite plans for a significant crackdown on long-term tourist rentals in larger towns and cities. Harris emphasized that Ireland is in a “housing emergency” that requires all possible solutions, including regulation of short-term lets. “There’s a place for Airbnb. There’s … Read more
New survey results from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have revealed a concerning trend among drivers, with nearly half of those who tested their alcohol levels mistakenly believing they were under the legal limit. The findings emerge from a six-month RSA pilot programme that ran from August 2024 to February 2025, which deployed Flinebox breathalyser … Read more
New research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) and the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) has revealed that only about half of Irish fathers avail of paternity leave, with financial concerns emerging as a major obstacle to higher take-up rates. The study found a stark contrast in the use of parents’ … Read more
Government officials have expressed serious concerns that students could face “significantly increased rents” if more than 2,500 student accommodation beds currently housing international protection applicants are not promptly returned to the market. Documents obtained by the Irish Examiner through Freedom of Information requests reveal that as of August last year, 2,538 student beds were under … Read more
A confidential Revenue paper has exposed a major loophole in Ireland’s pensions legislation that enabled wealthy individuals to effectively eliminate their tax burdens through strategic pension contributions. The internal report, prepared by a Revenue official in 2023, detailed how the 2022 Finance Act inadvertently created several tax avoidance opportunities by breaking the traditional link between … Read more
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has confirmed plans to open an additional driving test centre in South Dublin to address growing backlogs in the region. An RSA spokesperson told The Journal that the authority is actively searching for a suitable facility, with the location to be determined based on service demand, proximity to existing test … Read more