A Dublin primary school that was on the brink of closure due to severe financial difficulties will remain open following intervention from the Department of Education, which has agreed to provide an early payment of the Capitation Grant. Sacred Heart Junior School in Killinarden, Tallaght, had warned parents last week that it would be forced … Read more
Irish residential property prices have climbed more than 8% in the 12 months to January, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). This significant increase comes as the Central Bank forecasts that the Government will miss its housing construction targets over the next three years. The CSO’s latest property price index reveals … Read more
An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for a significant new gas power plant in County Kerry, approving Shannon LNG Ltd’s application for a facility on a 630-acre site between Tarbert and Ballylongford along the Shannon Estuary. The approved development will feature three turbine halls, each housing two gas turbines with generators and two heat … Read more
Commuters faced significant travel disruption this morning after vandalism to overhead lines forced the suspension of DART services between Dalkey and Bray. Irish Rail announced that all southbound trains would terminate at Dalkey station and then return northbound, creating a major gap in service along the popular coastal route. The transport operator confirmed the service … Read more
Global online retail giant Amazon has officially launched its Irish website today, marking a significant expansion of its presence in the country. The new Amazon.ie site promises to deliver “over 200 million products” specifically tailored for Irish customers. The dedicated Irish platform will feature prices in Euro, one-day delivery options, and “easier returns” for shoppers. … Read more
A new survey has highlighted a significant problem undermining Ireland’s recycling efforts, with approximately one quarter of households regularly placing incorrect waste into their green recycling bins. The research, commissioned by non-profit organization Repak and released to coincide with World Recycling Day, found that one-third of people were unaware that a single contaminated item can … Read more
Dublin is set to transform into a sea of green today as more than 500,000 people are expected to line the streets for the annual St Patrick’s Day parade. The highly anticipated 4km procession will begin at Parnell Square North at midday and make its way through the capital before concluding at Kevin Street Lower. … Read more
A significant fire broke out at a commercial premises on Belfast’s Limestone Road early Saturday morning, prompting a massive emergency response from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service. The blaze, which was first reported at 2:26 AM on Saturday, March 15, required the deployment of 60 firefighters who worked through the night to bring … Read more
Workers at South Dublin County Council, who are members of the Fórsa trade union, will begin industrial action on March 24 in protest against outsourcing, RTE reported. As part of the dispute, workers will participate in lunchtime protests and refuse to carry out specific tasks. Their actions will include withdrawing engagement with South Dublin County … Read more
Some Tesco Stores in the UK have launched a trial giving away food items nearing their expiration date for free to customers, but there are no plans to implement this initiative in Ireland. The UK trial, which is currently limited to a small number of Tesco Express stores, allows customers to take any remaining “yellow … Read more
Micheál Martin will wrap up his week-long visit to Washington DC on Friday with a series of final meetings in the US capital, as other ministers prepare to arrive in the coming days. The Taoiseach’s agenda includes a visit to Hanley Energy, a company specializing in power solutions for data centers. This engagement aligns with … Read more
A major road safety campaign targeting drink and drug driving is underway across Ireland for the St Patrick’s Day bank holiday weekend. Since 7am this morning, gardaí have been mounting checkpoints nationwide as part of the extensive operation to improve road safety. So far this year, 33 people have lost their lives in road incidents—a … Read more
Headline inflation in the Irish economy eased slightly to 1.8 per cent in February, down from an annualised increase of 1.9 per cent in January, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI). On a monthly basis, prices rose by 0.9 per cent in February after falling by 0.8 per cent the previous month. The … Read more
Health leaders in Northern Ireland have issued a stark warning that the region’s draft budget could lead to service cuts equivalent to losing 10,000 healthcare staff. The Northern Ireland Confederation for Health and Social Care (Nicon), which represents leaders across the health sector, described the proposed health budget as “unworkable and counter-strategic” with potentially “catastrophic … Read more
People living with a disability face extreme financial burdens, with households spending more than half of their disposable income on disability-related costs, according to a new report. The study, conducted by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) and the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), reveals that households with a disabled member experience … Read more