Micheál Martin has been elected as the Republic of Ireland’s prime minister (Taoiseach) for a second term. Lawmakers voted 95 to 76 on Thursday to confirm the Fianna Fáil leader’s nomination. Martin will head a coalition government comprising the two largest centre-right parties, along with support from independent lawmakers. The vote was delayed by a … Read more
An Post has confirmed no postal deliveries or collections tomorrow, with post offices closed during red weather warnings. Services will resume Saturday, including social welfare payments. Public transport, schools, and creches will also halt operations during the warning. Employers are urged to enable remote work. Carlow Weather’s Alan O’Reilly warns of potentially record-breaking winds exceeding … Read more
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is battling a technical issue preventing driving instructors from uploading learner progress due to a system limitation with seven-digit log book codes. Key Issues: RSA ran out of six-digit log book numbers in December New seven-digit codes cannot be processed in current system Instructors cannot upload lesson records Learners may … Read more
Road safety campaigners in Ireland are urging Google to disable its navigation alerts for garda checkpoints and speed traps, arguing that the feature could undermine efforts to catch dangerous drivers and save lives. The Irish Road Victims’ Association (IRVA) and Parc have thrown their support behind Green Party Councillor Oliver Moran’s campaign to remove the … Read more
Met Éireann has issued its highest-level weather warning for Cork, Clare, Kerry, and Limerick as Storm Éowyn approaches Ireland, bringing potentially life-threatening conditions with winds expected to exceed 130km/h on Friday morning. The status red warning, in effect from 3am to 10am Friday, warns of “severe, damaging, and destructive” winds that pose a significant danger … Read more
Ireland’s planned rollout of digital driving licences has been pushed back to later this year following accessibility concerns identified during pilot testing. The digital licence will be part of a broader “digital wallet” initiative that allows citizens to store official documents on their smartphones. The new system, which has received €20 million in funding for … Read more
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin is set to reclaim the position of Taoiseach today as part of a carefully planned transition that will reshape Ireland’s government leadership and Cabinet composition. The day begins at 11 AM in Leinster House, where early proceedings are expected to be marked by controversy over speaking rights for the Regional … Read more
A controversy has erupted in the Dáil over the decision to allow four Regional Independent TDs to speak from opposition benches despite their involvement in drafting and supporting the new government’s programme. Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy’s ruling to temporarily grant opposition speaking rights to Michael Lowry, Danny Healy-Rae, Barry Heneghan, and Gillian Toole has sparked … Read more
The path to Ireland’s new government reaches its final stage today as Fine Gael’s parliamentary party prepares to vote on the draft programme for government, following Fianna Fáil’s strong endorsement yesterday at their special Ard Fheis in Dublin. Fine Gael TDs and senators will cast their ballots between 11am and 12pm at Leinster House, with … Read more
Parentline, Ireland’s national helpline for parents, reports a concerning increase in calls from parents seeking guidance about their children accessing pornographic content online. The helpline has noted a rising trend of worried parents reaching out for support in handling situations where their children have been exposed to adult content. Adding to these concerns, parents are … Read more
Revolut has announced the introduction of a “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) service for its credit card customers, enabling them to repay purchases in fixed instalments. The feature allows Revolut cardholders to divide their repayments over three, six, nine, or 12 months, with interest rates set at 9.5 per cent (9.98 per cent APR). It … Read more
A new pilot scheme is set to transform rural transport in Ireland by introducing an app-based booking system for Local Link bus services, allowing residents to schedule pickups from their homes or local towns. The innovative service will operate similarly to popular taxi-hailing apps like FreeNow, bringing modern convenience to rural public transport. Under the … Read more
Ireland’s newly announced transport security force will likely operate with powers similar to airport police and customs officers, though exact details of their authority remain unclear, according to security sources. The incoming government’s plan, revealed in their draft Programme for Government, aims to create a specialized force under the National Transport Authority to enhance safety … Read more
International drug gangs have implemented a sophisticated new smuggling system along Ireland’s coast, with intelligence suggesting up to a tonne of drugs from a suspected ‘mothership’ off Kerry has already left the country. The complex operation uses a “cell structure” where separate teams operate independently, communicating only through encrypted channels with external controllers. The system, … Read more
Fuel prices in Ireland have risen for the third month in a row, adding financial pressure on motorists as crude oil costs climb to a six-month high. The ongoing increases reflect a challenging trend for drivers grappling with higher expenses at the pump. According to the January AA Ireland Fuel Survey, petrol prices rose by … Read more