A 30-year-old woman has been sentenced to five months in prison for stealing €200 worth of goods from a Lidl store in Youghal, Co. Cork. Bridget O’Driscoll, from Waterford, was convicted at Youghal District Court for the theft which occurred in July 2022. The court heard that O’Driscoll was part of a group of four … Read more
A concerning new survey by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has revealed that 84% of nurses have been forced to treat patients in inappropriate settings such as hospital corridors and waiting rooms over the past year. The ‘Behind the Trolley Numbers’ survey, conducted in January and completed by 1,587 healthcare workers, paints a … Read more
ESB Networks has announced that the final homes and businesses affected by Storm Éowyn power outages should have their electricity restored by tonight, marking the end of a challenging two-week period that saw 768,000 customers lose power across Ireland. The restoration effort, which has been one of the largest in ESB’s history, is nearing completion … Read more
Ireland is exploring the possibility of establishing its own timezone as an alternative to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is leading this discussion at today’s inaugural Time and Sync Forum in Dublin. Key points: Proposal aims to give Ireland more control over its timing infrastructure Forum brings together experts … Read more
BT Ireland has announced its withdrawal as organizer, title sponsor, and custodian of the Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition after a 25-year partnership. This marks the end of one of Ireland’s longest-running corporate sponsorships of a major educational initiative. The Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition is Ireland’s premier STEM competition for secondary school students, attracting … Read more
Ireland’s civil legal aid system has experienced an unprecedented increase in asylum seeker applications, with 24,472 requests recorded in 2023. This dramatic surge, representing nearly a 600% rise over a two-year period, highlights significant changes in Ireland’s immigration landscape and the growing demand for legal services among refugees. The sharp increase in applications places considerable … Read more
A man in his 20s has been charged in connection with an incident in Dublin over the weekend that left three people injured. The attack took place around 3pm on Sunday in the Stoneybatter area, where three men—ranging in age from their mid-20s to mid-40s—sustained slashing-type injuries at multiple locations, including Oxmantown Road and Niall … Read more
The Department of Finance has declined a proposal from the Department of Rural and Community Development that would have allowed wealthy individuals to donate €1 million in their will without tax penalties. The proposal aimed to encourage philanthropy among Ireland’s wealthiest citizens by creating a tax-exempt pathway for large charitable donations through estate planning. However, … Read more
Mounjaro (tirzepatide), dubbed the ‘King Kong’ of weight-loss medications, will be available in Irish pharmacies from February 17th via private prescription. The drug, which costs over €215 monthly, offers significant benefits for obesity and type-2 diabetes treatment. Key details: Used for obesity and type-2 diabetes management Weekly injection required Clinical trials show 20.2% weight loss … Read more
Property owners have welcomed Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s suggestion that Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) could be replaced with an alternative system. The Irish Property Owners’ Association (IPOA) expressed strong support for potential changes to the current regulations, which limit annual rent increases to 2% in designated high-pressure areas. Currently effective until December 2025, RPZs were introduced … Read more
A man has been arrested following a suspected knife attack in Dublin that left three people hospitalised, leaving the local community in shock. Gardaí responded to the “serious incident” at around 3pm on Sunday, after an “awful random attack” took place across multiple streets in the Arbour Hill area of Stoneybatter. Emergency services attended the … Read more
Ireland has announced a significant €20 million funding package for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), reinforcing its support for humanitarian efforts in Gaza. The announcement by Tánaiste Simon Harris comes at a crucial time, as UNRWA faces operational challenges following an Israeli ban that took effect on January 30. This latest contribution … Read more
Ireland has recorded its first case of Clade I mpox, according to a recent announcement from the Health Service Executive (HSE). The case was identified in an Irish resident who had recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the virus is known to be actively circulating within local communities. Clade I mpox, … Read more
School attendance concerns in Ireland have reached a new high, with recent Tusla data revealing a significant spike in truancy-related court summonses issued to parents. The child and family agency’s latest figures show that 111 families were summoned to court in 2024 over their children’s school attendance, representing a dramatic increase of 81 cases compared … Read more
Indian nationals had the highest median weekly earnings in Ireland in 2023, earning approximately €883.74 per week, according to new data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). They were followed by UK nationals, who earned a median of €745.71 per week, while Irish nationals had median weekly earnings of around €728. At the lower end … Read more