The Irish healthcare sector is grappling with increasing pressures related to staffing shortages, wage concerns, long-term care capacity, and a widening public-private pay gap, according to a new report. These challenges are being exacerbated by soaring demands from an aging population, placing unprecedented strain on the system. Excel Recruitment’s Healthcare Salary Guide for 2025 highlights … Read more
Met Éireann has issued multiple weather warnings as Storm Darragh is set to impact Ireland with heavy rain and powerful winds. A Status Orange wind warning is in place for several counties, signalling potentially hazardous conditions. Residents are urged to prepare for significant disruptions beginning tomorrow evening. The most severe conditions are expected in Kerry, … Read more
The unemployment rate in November fell to 4.1 per cent, down slightly from 4.2 per cent in October, according to new data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The CSO reported that the seasonally adjusted number of unemployed individuals stood at 118,900 in November, a decrease from 120,300 in October. This figure also reflects … Read more
The next government must prioritize addressing the health challenges faced by family carers, who represent one in seven adults in Ireland, according to Care Alliance Ireland’s chief executive Liam O’Sullivan. The Healthy Ireland survey reveals critical insights into the experiences of carers, highlighting significant health impacts. Parent-carers, for instance, show higher rates of long-standing illness … Read more
The Irish Refugee Council has raised urgent concerns about international protection applicants (IPAs) facing potential homelessness as emergency cold weather accommodation at Dublin’s Citywest is set to end on Wednesday morning, potentially forcing dozens of people back onto the streets. Two weeks ago, applicants were temporarily relocated from tents to Citywest facilities during icy conditions, … Read more
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is set to invest nearly €6 million in new logbooks and information booklets for learner drivers and motorcyclists, marking a significant commitment to driver education and safety in Ireland. The extensive procurement will cover approximately 240,000 documents over a two-year period, reflecting the ongoing demand for comprehensive driver training materials. … Read more
With the marathon vote-counting exercise in the Irish general election concluding, the attention has now turned to the formation of the next government. Fianna Fáil has emerged as the largest party with 48 TDs, followed by Sinn Féin with 39 and Fine Gael with 38. Other results include 16 Independents, Labour and the Social Democrats … Read more
The Food service activity sector in Ireland accounted for 54 per cent of employment permit law breaches pertaining to irregular employment of non-EU nationals in 2023, according to a new research by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). The breaches took place across a range of sectors, with hair and beauty and wholesale accounting … Read more
Over 6,000 citizens were granted their Irish citizenship at seven ceremonies held over the last two days at the INEC Killarney in Co Kerry. This brings the total number of people who received citizenship this year to over 30,000 — a significant jump from the 20,000 decisions made in 2023. The ceremonies saw applicants from … Read more
The 2024 Irish General Election delivered a stark reminder that national prominence means little without strong local connections, as two Fianna Fáil ministers learned the hard way after losing their seats. Stephen Donnelly, the outgoing Minister for Health, and Anne Rabbitte, the Minister of State for Disabilities, both found themselves on the wrong side of … Read more
According to The Journal, in a stunning political showdown, Fianna Fáil has emerged as the clear winner of the 2024 Irish General Election, securing 48 seats and positioning Micheál Martin for a potential return to the role of Taoiseach. The 34th Dáil will convene on 18 December, with the political map of Ireland dramatically redrawn … Read more
In a significant milestone for the young political party, Aontú has secured its second seat in the Dáil with the election of 27-year-old Paul Lawless in Mayo. The maths and PE teacher will join party leader Peadár Tóibín as Aontú’s second representative in the national parliament. Lawless took the final seat in the Mayo five-seater … Read more
A political drama is unfolding in Cork North Central as outgoing TD Mick Barry fights to retain his seat after Labour’s Eoghan Kenny was initially declared the winner by a razor-thin margin of just 35 votes. The returning officer, Martin Harvey, has begun a meticulous recount process, examining bundles of 50 votes at a time. … Read more
Fianna Fáil is on track to emerge as the largest party in Ireland following General Election 2024, as seats are filling rapidly across constituencies. Party strategists are optimistic about securing up to 48 seats, marking a strong performance compared to previous elections. Several constituencies remain competitive, with the potential for additional gains. Despite the overall … Read more
In a disappointing development for Ireland’s law enforcement efforts, recent figures reveal a minimal increase in frontline garda numbers despite ongoing recruitment campaigns. According to the latest statistics, only 50 additional gardaí have been added to the force since last year, bringing the total garda strength to 14,074 as of the end of October. The … Read more