Ireland is bracing for Storm Ashley as Met Éireann extends Status Orange warnings to four western counties. The entire country is now under weather alerts, with officials urging the public to take extra precautions. Galway, Mayo, Donegal, and Clare are facing the brunt of the storm with Orange warnings, while the rest of Ireland remains … Read more
A groundbreaking two-year survey of Irish waters has revealed a treasure trove of marine life, including rare sightings of killer whales and giant turtles. The €4.5 million project, dubbed Observe II, covered nearly 500,000 square kilometres of Irish marine territory. Scientists from University College Cork took to the skies for this extensive aerial survey, documenting … Read more
More and more Irish people are using smart technology to keep their homes safe, according to new research from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). According to The Irish Examiner, the use of internet-connected security devices has nearly doubled since 2022. These smart security gadgets include home alarm systems, security cameras, and video doorbells that can … Read more
Ireland is bracing for a wild Sunday as Storm Ashley approaches, bringing heavy rain and strong winds across the country. According to The Journal, Met Éireann, Ireland’s weather service, has issued warnings for the entire island, with Galway and Mayo facing the most severe conditions. From midday to 9pm on Sunday, Galway and Mayo are … Read more
Irish primary schools are facing a big problem – they don’t have enough teachers. A new report shows schools are using people who aren’t fully qualified teachers to keep classes going. This year, 745 people who aren’t registered as teachers have been hired to teach in schools. Nearly 300 of these are in Dublin. Schools … Read more
ICS Mortgages has announced a reduction in its variable rate mortgage products following the European Central Bank’s third interest rate cut of the year. The changes will take effect on December 1, 2024, providing more affordable mortgage options to a wide range of borrowers. The lender confirmed that its owner-occupier variable rates and buy-to-let variable … Read more
AIB has announced that its customers will be able to receive instant payments starting January 9, 2025. The bank is on track to meet new EU regulations that require faster payment processing across member states. This change will enable customers to receive money in their accounts within 10 seconds of a payment being initiated, even … Read more
Education Minister Norma Foley has announced a new grant scheme to help primary schools improve student wellbeing. Schools in Cork, Carlow, and parts of Dublin will each receive €2,000 to spend on initiatives that support mental health and create a positive environment for students. This grant is part of a larger program called the Counselling … Read more
Ireland’s Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has announced a big change to protect people seeking pregnancy-related healthcare. Starting today, there are new “Safe Access Zones” around places that offer pregnancy services, including abortion. These zones stretch 100 meters from the entrances and exits of places like doctor’s offices, family planning clinics, and hospitals. Within these … Read more
In a major step towards addressing homelessness and healthcare inequality, Minister Colm Burke has announced €4.9 million in funding for a new community care facility in Dublin. The 100-bed center, located at Usher’s Island, aims to provide crucial health and addiction services to the city’s homeless population. During his visit to the facility, Minister Burke … Read more
Ireland is bracing for a spell of wet and mild weather that’s set to last through the weekend, with coastal areas facing an increased risk of flooding due to unusually high spring tides. Met Éireann warns that even without heavy rain or strong winds, the alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth is causing ocean … Read more
In a flurry of activity, the Irish government is scrambling to draft urgent legislation to bring digital asset and cryptocurrency firms under the umbrella of new EU money laundering and terrorism financing laws. Finance Minister Jack Chambers has been tasked with updating regulations before the EU-imposed deadline of December 30. According to The Irish Examiner, … Read more
Fintech firm Revolut has launched a new point-of-sale (POS) terminal in Ireland, designed to help its business customers accept in-person payments. The move is aimed at expanding Revolut’s footprint in the competitive market of payment solutions, where it will compete with established players like Square, Shopify, and SumUp. The new terminal is part of Revolut’s … Read more
In a move set to please traditionalists and those wary of digital payments, the Irish government is poised to ensure that cash remains a viable option for all state services. Finance Minister Jack Chambers will present the National Payment Strategy to Cabinet on Tuesday, mandating that all government departments and bodies must accept cash or … Read more
In a move to modernise its immigration services, the Department of Justice has announced that applicants nationwide can now renew their Irish Residence Permits (IRPs) online. “From today, immigration permissions that are due to expire from 4 November onwards can be renewed online using the ISD portal. This means that applicants across the country will … Read more