According to a recent Eurobarometer survey published by The Irish Examiner, more than half of Irish people perceive illegal drug use as a significant problem in their local communities, highlighting growing societal concerns about substance abuse. The comprehensive study reveals that 58% of Irish respondents consider illegal drug use a serious issue in their immediate … Read more
Counting of votes in Ireland’s general election commenced on Saturday morning, with an exit poll revealing a closely contested race among the three main political parties. Sinn Féin leads narrowly with 21.1 per cent of first-preference votes, followed by Fine Gael at 21 per cent and Fianna Fáil at 19.5 per cent. The Ipsos B&A … Read more
Some PTSB bank customers have been facing delays in processing payments today due to a technical issue. The problem, linked to a third-party payments provider, is causing disruptions for some customers attempting to send or receive SEPA payments. SEPA, the Single Euro Payments Area, is a crucial system for euro transactions across the EU. The … Read more
Ireland will temporarily issue a travel confirmation notice allowing non-EEA nationals to travel abroad during the Christmas period, despite the expiry of their residence permit, the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) has said. The travel confirmation notice will be valid from December 2 to January 31, 2025. However, non-EEA nationals must ensure that they submit an … Read more
Voting is currently underway across Ireland to seal the fate of more than 680 candidates contesting for 174 seats in the 2024 General Election. Polling, which started at 7am, will remain open until 10pm tonight. Over 3.6 million people are eligible to vote across 43 Dail constituencies. While counting will take place on Saturday morning, … Read more
Rail passengers face another day of travel chaos as Iarnród Éireann grapples with recurring signalling issues affecting DART and Northern Commuter services. After briefly resolving technical problems earlier in the evening, the signalling system has once again malfunctioned, leading to substantial delays across Dublin’s rail network. Commuters are experiencing wait times of up to 103 … Read more
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is set to take several nationwide retailers to court in January 2025 for allegedly breaching sales pricing laws during the 2023-2024 winter sales season. According to The Journal, following extensive online and in-store inspections during last year’s Black Friday and January sales, the consumer watchdog discovered significant pricing … Read more
According to The Journal, as Ireland prepares for the general election tomorrow, political parties are making their final attempts to sway voters in what appears to be a tightly contested race. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald will headline a press event with party colleagues Matt Carthy and Eoin Ó Broin. The party aims to … Read more
According to The Irish Examiner, patients are facing potential healthcare disruption this Christmas after two major unions voted in favour of industrial action. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) and Fórsa have signaled their intent to strike, adding additional pressure to an already strained healthcare system. The proposed strike comes at a particularly challenging … Read more
The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) is set to auction off a collection of high-end luxury items, including diamond-encrusted watches and designer handbags, in an online sale that promises to attract collectors and bargain hunters alike. Wilson’s Auctions will host the online auction of 130 seized items, with bidding set to open on November 29 and … Read more
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has called on parents to avoid purchasing e-scooters, scramblers, or quad bikes as Christmas gifts for children due to significant safety risks. New laws introduced in May stipulate that e-scooter users must be at least 16 years old, and these vehicles are prohibited on footpaths and from carrying passengers. Between … Read more
Health workers represented by the trade unions Fórsa and Unite, as well as the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO), have voted decisively in favour of industrial action in response to staff shortages in the Health Service Executive (HSE). The unions argue that recruitment restrictions and the suppression of posts in the HSE are creating … Read more
Dubliners heading to the polls this Friday for the General Election can take advantage of free bike rides to their polling stations, courtesy of DublinBikes. The bike-sharing scheme is offering complimentary one-day tickets on November 29 to encourage voter participation across the city. This initiative aims to remove barriers to voting while promoting sustainable travel. … Read more
According to The Irish Examiner, as Ireland prepares for its first general election since 2020, many voters may be wondering about the voting process. Here’s everything you need to know about casting your ballot on Friday, November 29. What to Bring Your essential items are: Photo identification (passport, driving licence, Public Services Card, workplace or … Read more
Ireland is set to experience a dramatic shift in weather patterns this week, with temperatures plummeting to -3C on Wednesday night before rising to a milder forecast in the coming days. Met Éireann predicts a cold start to the week, with Wednesday seeing highs of just 7C and an overnight frost creating icy patches. Dense … Read more