The Irish government has initiated discussions to transfer the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) from its current home in the Department of Communications to the Department of Justice, marking a significant shift in the nation’s security infrastructure management. This strategic move is part of broader government commitments to strengthen national security structures in response to … Read more
Gardaí have confirmed that all four people involved in a fatal crash in Carlow early this morning were Indian nationals. Two men in their 20s lost their lives when their vehicle collided with a tree on the N80 in Leagh, Rathoe, at approximately 1:15 a.m. Superintendent Anthony Farrell stated that the black Audi had crossed … Read more
Irish Rail (Iarnród Éireann) is implementing a special schedule for the bank holiday weekend to accommodate fans attending both the Six Nations Ireland v England match and the Cork v Limerick hurling fixture. Additional DART and intercity services will run on Saturday for the Six Nations match at the Aviva Stadium, with Grand Canal Dock … Read more
The average daily cost of accommodating asylum seekers in Ireland has increased by nearly 50% since 2022, rising from €57 to €84 per person, according to new Department of Integration figures. Currently, almost 33,000 international protection applicants are housed across Ireland, including approximately 9,000 children with their families. This cost increase comes as the budget … Read more
Lorraine Clifford-Lee was eliminated from the Cultural and Educational panel of the Seanad by an incredibly narrow margin of just 0.676 of a vote. A recount requested by Clifford-Lee confirmed the original result, ending her tenure as a sitting senator since 2016. The first day of vocational panel counting saw significant developments, with Malcolm Noonan … Read more
Met Éireann forecasts a “changeable” start to February, with today beginning dry and sunny before giving way to varying conditions throughout the bank holiday weekend. While today offers sunny spells with temperatures between 7 to 10 degrees, western areas will experience increasing cloud cover and coastal drizzle by evening. Tonight will turn breezy with light … Read more
The European Central Bank (ECB) has implemented its fifth interest rate cut since June, reducing lending rates by 0.25 percentage points, with the possibility of further cuts ahead. The decision will provide direct relief to around 130,000 homeowners with tracker mortgages. A couple with €200,000 remaining on their tracker over 10 or 15 years will … Read more
Housing output is expected to decline over the next two to three years, falling well below government targets, according to a report by construction consultancy Mitchell McDermott. The firm predicts that housing completions in 2024 could be as low as 32,000, following last year’s disappointing total of 30,330—far short of the 40,000 predicted by the … Read more
Vhi, Ireland’s largest health insurer, has announced an average price increase of 3 per cent across its health insurance plans. The company cited the continued rise in the number of people accessing healthcare and the increasing costs of delivering these services as the primary reasons for the hike. The insurer reported a significant 12.5 per … Read more
Counting has commenced at Leinster House for the Seanad vocational panels following the closure of polls, marking the second day of the overall Seanad election count. Independent Senator Michael McDowell remains the only confirmed winner, securing his re-election to the National University of Ireland (NUI) panel. The election process involves filling 49 seats across multiple … Read more
Independent Senator Michael McDowell has secured re-election to the Seanad, becoming the first candidate elected in the current election cycle. McDowell claimed his National University of Ireland (NUI) panel seat on the first count shortly before midnight. The former justice minister received 11,390 first preference votes, comfortably exceeding the quota of 9,029 from a valid … Read more
A Red Line Luas tram has caused significant traffic disruption in Dublin after coming to a halt and blocking Dolphin Road near the Suir Road stop in Kilmainham. The incident has triggered delays across the Red Line service network during the busy commuter period. Luas operators issued a service alert warning passengers about delays on … Read more
A new Censuswide survey conducted in January 2025 shows 82% of Irish people believe scams have become more sophisticated and harder to identify over the past year. The study, commissioned by Wise, surveyed 2,000 adults. Key findings show men lost nearly twice as much to scams (€2,168.73) compared to women (€1,151.22) and were less likely … Read more
The Cabinet meets today to discuss comprehensive support measures for Storm Éowyn victims, including a proposed ‘Extreme Weather Event Assistance Scheme.’ This new initiative would provide aid to homes, community organizations, farmers, and businesses affected by severe weather events. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has requested departmental updates on storm response following his Roscommon visit, where he … Read more
The Irish Government has sold a 5% stake in AIB for €652 million, reducing state ownership to 12.5% as it approaches a potential full exit from the bank later this year. The shares were sold at €5.60 each through an accelerated bookbuild transaction. This marks the sixth disposal of AIB shares by the State, with … Read more