According to The Journal, a new report from the Child Law Project (CLP) reveals significant failures in Ireland’s state care system due to a lack of government policy, appropriate care placements, and inter-agency cooperation. The report, based on observations of child protection hearings across multiple courts from mid-2021 to mid-2024, describes “a national crisis unfolding” … Read more
According to The Journal, Bohemian Football Club’s historic Dalymount Park is set to receive €24.7 million in funding for a comprehensive redevelopment project, with Minister for Sport Catherine Martin expected to make the official announcement today. The funding is part of a larger €173 million grant package being distributed to 35 sports projects across Ireland … Read more
According to The Journal, four major cost of living support payments announced in Budget 2025 will be distributed this week, as confirmed by Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys. The payments include: A €300 Fuel Allowance lump sum to over 400,000 households Double Child Benefit payment on Tuesday to 667,000 families, covering 1.2 million children €400 … Read more
According to The Journal, Ireland’s Covid-19 death toll has now exceeded 10,000, with the Health Service Executive (HSE) reporting 10,072 deaths linked to the virus since the pandemic began. Official figures show an increase of 513 deaths since April, when the last comprehensive count stood at 9,559. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre continues to monitor … Read more
According to The Journal, a bus caught fire in the early hours of this morning on the M1 motorway in north County Dublin, prompting an immediate evacuation of all passengers. The incident occurred around 1:50 AM on the southbound carriageway between Junction 5 Balbriggan and Junction 4 Donabate. Emergency services, including Gardaí and fire services, … Read more
Mortgage provider Avant Money has announced that it will reduce its mortgage interest rates by up to 0.4 per cent, following recent rate cuts by the European Central Bank. The rate reduction will apply across all Avant Money mortgage products, offering savings to a wide range of borrowers, regardless of their property’s energy rating. The … Read more
Hundreds of people lined O’Connell Street last night in Dublin city centre in anticipation of a Halloween parade that turned out to be a hoax. Crowds gathered along the busy street, expecting festivities that had been rumored online but were never scheduled. Gardaí quickly intervened, urging attendees to disperse safely and avoid further congestion. Photos … Read more
According to The Journal, Met Éireann forecasts unusually warm temperatures for the start of November, with highs reaching up to 15 degrees Celsius this weekend. The national meteorological service predicts mostly cloudy and dry conditions today, with only isolated patches of drizzle. Light southwest to west or variable winds are expected, accompanying temperatures between 12 … Read more
According to The Journal, Dublin Fire Brigade responded to 170 incidents across the county during Halloween night, with bonfires accounting for the majority of calls. The emergency service reported receiving 494 fire calls in the 24-hour period leading to midnight, with 421 being Halloween-related. Emergency ambulance services also handled 435 calls, marking an increase from … Read more
According to The Irish Examiner, Fine Gael is set to include a novel proposal in its upcoming election manifesto to transform vacant State-owned buildings, including unused international protection accommodation centers, into childcare facilities. The party, led by Taoiseach Simon Harris, aims to address childcare costs by potentially utilizing up to 100 existing buildings. Harris has … Read more
Gardaí have launched their annual Halloween safety campaign as Operation Tombola returns to tackle illegal fireworks and antisocial behavior during festivities. The operation, which has seized over €225,000 worth of explosives in the past decade, aims to ensure public safety during what is traditionally one of the busiest nights for emergency services. Dublin Fire Brigade … Read more
A new National Transport Authority (NTA) study has backed the development of a light rail system for Galway, potentially connecting Knocknacarra to Roscam at an estimated cost of up to €1.34 billion. The proposed ‘Gluas’ system could serve 7.5 million passengers annually by 2043 and reduce car trips by 10%, according to the feasibility study. … Read more
Hourly train services between Dublin’s Connolly Station and the new Belfast Grand Central Station have been launched in a bid to improve linkages between the two cities. This will significantly increase the frequency of trains between the two cities, offering 15 services in each direction from Monday to Saturday. On Sundays, the schedule will also … Read more
Over the past decade, government departments in Ireland have experienced a total of 6,885 data breaches, with the Department of Social Protection accounting for more than half of these incidents. Of the total, 3,637 breaches occurred within the Department of Social Protection alone, significantly surpassing other departments. The Department of Justice and the Department of … Read more
Ireland requires up to 80,000 additional workers to address “significant” infrastructure deficits across housing, healthcare, transport, and electricity sectors, according to a stark new report from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (IFAC). The independent watchdog has identified these four areas as major challenges facing the country, with housing and home retrofitting accounting for the bulk … Read more