A new joint report from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council and the Climate Change Advisory Council warns that Ireland faces potential costs of up to €26 billion for failing to meet its EU climate targets by 2030. This “colossal” figure exceeds Ireland’s entire annual health budget. The report highlights Ireland as Europe’s worst performer per … Read more
Burglary and theft offenses have risen sharply across Ireland, according to new figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Burglary incidents increased by 10% in the year to September 2024, with 878 additional cases compared to the previous 12-month period. The south of Ireland experienced the most dramatic rise with a 23% increase, while … Read more
The UK has signed a £1.6 billion (€2 billion) contract to supply over 5,000 air defense missiles to Ukraine, with production to take place at the Thales weapons plant in Belfast, Northern Ireland. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the deal on Sunday, noting it will create 200 new jobs at the Castlereagh facility. The … Read more
Waterford City and county is currently operating without any educational welfare officers (EWOs), leaving a significant gap in services to monitor and address school absenteeism in one of Munster’s most disadvantaged areas. All three EWO positions in the county are vacant and will remain unfilled until at least May, according to Education Minister Helen McEntee’s … Read more
Disabilities Minister Michael Moynihan has warned that schools may be compelled to open special classes if they continue to show reluctance to accommodate students with additional needs. The minister’s statement comes amid growing concerns about the shortage of appropriate educational placements for children with disabilities and special educational requirements across Ireland. In addition to the … Read more
Water service workers are staging a protest in Cork City today calling for government commitments to keep water services in public ownership. The demonstration, organized by Unite union and the “Keep Water Public” campaign, will take place on the Grand Parade this afternoon. According to The Journal, the protesters are demanding that the government set … Read more
The Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris has clarified that any potential deployment of Irish troops to Ukraine would be strictly limited to peacekeeping rather than peace enforcement operations. Speaking at The Curragh Camp, Harris emphasized that the government would not support placing Irish soldiers in situations where they would need to engage in … Read more
SSE Airtricity has announced it will increase energy prices for electricity and gas customers starting April 2. The changes will see a typical electricity bill rise by 10.5 per cent, adding approximately €0.47 per day, while gas bills will increase by 8.4 per cent, adding around €0.31 per day. This translates to an annual increase … Read more
A chartered deportation flight left Dublin for Tbilisi, Georgia, last night, carrying 32 people who had previously received deportation orders. Among them were 28 men, three women, and one child, who was part of a family group. Notably, this was the first deportation operation after the State signed a contract last year for the provision … Read more
Parents of children with special educational needs are planning a 24-hour sleep-out protest at the Department of Education on Friday, highlighting the severe shortage of special school places for September. More than 50 parents are expected to participate in the demonstration, drawing attention to what they describe as a crisis in special education provision across … Read more
Revolut is in the process of refunding around 66,000 customers in Ireland after they were mistakenly charged incorrect amounts for stamp duty on ATM withdrawals. The total amount incorrectly charged was approximately €23,000, with 93 per cent of refunds being less than €1. Four in five refunds are under €0.50, while the maximum refund amount … Read more
Nearly one in five members of the Dáil are landlords, according to the newly published register of members’ interests. The document, released Thursday, reveals that 32 of Ireland’s 174 TDs declared rental income over the past year. The Dáil’s register of members’ interests provides transparency regarding politicians’ financial holdings and potential conflicts of interest. Beyond … Read more
Healthcare workers in Section 39 organisations, who are members of SIPTU, have voted decisively in favor of strike action amid an ongoing pay dispute. The ballot saw 96 per cent support for industrial action on a 70 per cent turnout. Section 39 organisations, which are privately owned charities and agencies contracted by the State to … Read more
Ireland experienced a significant drop in tourism during January 2025, with just under 340,000 visitors arriving – a 25% decrease compared to the same month last year, according to Central Statistics Office (CSO) data. Tourist spending also declined sharply, with visitors spending €214 million (excluding fares), representing a 27.9% reduction from January 2024 figures. Great … Read more
A new €5.5 million segregated cycle track has officially opened along Dublin’s south quays, running from George’s Quay to Aston Quay. The 1-kilometer route was inaugurated Thursday morning by Dublin’s Lord Mayor Emma Blain. The project, which began construction in March 2024, has been completed ahead of schedule and under budget, with Dublin City Council … Read more