A groundbreaking partnership between the Irish Cancer Society and Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre has launched a €4.9 million initiative to revolutionize lung cancer treatment and research in Ireland. The ambitious project targets lung cancer, which claims more Irish lives annually than breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer combined, earning it the grim distinction of being the … Read more
Irish children face a future of reduced life expectancy and increased risk of malnutrition due to escalating climate change impacts, according to a landmark global health report released today. The Lancet Countdown Report 2024 paints a stark picture for the next generation, with Professor Karyn Morrissey, the study’s sole Irish researcher, warning that climate change … Read more
A Mayo TD has proposed a bold plan to cap car speeds at 100km/h to tackle Ireland’s rising road fatalities. Fine Gael TD Michael Ring suggested that the government should require all cars brought into Ireland to include technology that prevents them from going over 100km/h, according to The Irish Examiner. Ring argues that the … Read more
The chief officer of Ireland’s troubled National Children’s Hospital project had his Harvard Business School certificate funded by taxpayers, with tuition fees amounting to €23,307. David Gunning, who heads the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB), completed the corporate director certificate at Harvard in 2022, following a diploma in corporate governance from Glasgow Caledonian University … Read more
The rollout of 200 new electric vehicle (EV) charging points across Dublin faces scrutiny as local authorities and provider ePower have yet to establish fixed customer pricing ahead of next year’s launch. Despite winning the contract under “Most Economically Advantageous Tender” criteria and participating in promotional events, ePower tells The Journal it cannot commit to … Read more
More than 1,200 drivers were caught speeding during the bank holiday weekend, with three men losing their lives in separate road incidents across Ireland, Gardaí have revealed. The fatal accidents occurred in Counties Cork, Dublin, and Sligo since Friday, with one of the victims being a pedestrian. In addition to the speeding offenses, 158 people … Read more
Ireland has seen a dramatic rise in deportation orders this year, with 1,792 orders signed to date – marking a 140% increase compared to 2023, according to a new report to be presented by Justice Minister Helen McEntee this week. The surge follows the implementation of “accelerated processing” in the international protection system, which has … Read more
Eir’s controversial ‘digital kiosks’ installed across Ireland have recorded modest usage, with each unit averaging only 524 calls since their installation in 2021, The Journal can reveal. The telecommunications company has installed 63 of these modern replacements for traditional phone boxes, generating a total of 33,000 calls by the end of September. While 40% of … Read more
AIB has unveiled a new green mortgage product with its lowest interest rates on offer, beginning at 3 per cent. This three-year fixed-rate mortgage is available to borrowers whose homes have a Building Energy Rating (BER) between A1 and A3, provided their loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is below 50 per cent. For those with LTV ratios … Read more
A new streaming platform showcasing Irish films and documentaries has launched, featuring work from acclaimed actors Barry Keoghan and Ruth Negga, with ambitions to bring local content to a global audience. Eiretainment.com, created by Dublin director and producer Simon Maguire, aims to provide a dedicated space for independent Irish filmmakers while offering viewers access to … Read more
Ireland is living in the Stone Age when it comes to providing suitable housing options for older people, according to the head of Home and Community Care Ireland (HCCI). Speaking at the HCCI annual conference in Dungarvan, CEO Joseph Musgrave revealed that bureaucratic hurdles and policy gaps are blocking the development of much-needed retirement villages … Read more
The Dail has cleared the Criminal Justice (Hate Offences) Bill that will provide for increased prison sentences for crimes motivated by hatred. The bill, which was also passed by the Seanad last week, will now go to the President to be signed into law. The legislation will ensure that assault aggravated by hatred, or damage … Read more
Ireland’s data watchdog has hit LinkedIn with a massive €310 million fine for how it handled users’ personal information for advertising purposes, one of the largest privacy fines issued in Ireland to date. The Data Protection Commission (DPC) found that LinkedIn Ireland broke privacy laws in how it processed user data for behavioral analysis and … Read more
Minister of State Malcolm Noonan has unveiled the 2025 Farm Plan Scheme, offering landowners new ways to restore nature on their property, including an innovative “Actions for Nature” option for faster environmental improvements. The expanded scheme, which aims to add 200 new participants to its current roster of 327 active farm plans, will accept applications … Read more
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has announced that toll rates for several motorways and the Dublin Port Tunnel will increase from 2025. A 10-cent increase will be applicable on the M50 to cars, buses, coaches, and light goods vehicles without a registered tag or video account. However, vehicles with these accounts will not face any increase. … Read more