A recent Irish Examiner/Ipsos poll has revealed a startling disconnect between awareness and concern about domestic violence in rural Ireland. The survey found that nearly half of rural residents (48%) are not worried about domestic abuse, despite more than a quarter of respondents knowing a victim personally. The poll, which focused on people living in … Read more
The long-awaited National Children’s Hospital faces another delay, with its opening potentially postponed until 2026. This latest setback comes as a blow to families across Ireland who have been eagerly anticipating the state-of-the-art facility. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly recently received reports of further construction delays, casting doubt on the previously estimated completion date. Last September, … Read more
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has reassured the public that no reductions are planned for ambulance services in the south-west region of Ireland. This statement comes in response to recent concerns about ambulance coverage in West Cork and Kerry. According to the HSE, the number of paramedics working in the south-west has actually increased. However, … Read more
Good news for Irish workers! Most companies in Ireland are planning to boost salaries next year, according to a new survey by employers group Ibec. The study, which asked 400 senior HR professionals, found that 84% of businesses intend to increase wages in 2025. Workers can expect an average pay rise of about 3.4% next … Read more
Nearly 600 new homes will be unveiled today in Dublin’s Shankill area, marking the first batch of houses built on State-owned land by the current government. While prices for affordable purchase homes will start at €334,600, cost rental apartments will have rents starting at €1,250. The development is being delivered by the Land Development Agency … Read more
Plumbers, pipefitters, welders, and apprentices representing the Unite trade union are staging a strike for a third time this month in connection with an ongoing dispute over travel allowances. The 24-hour work stoppage began at midnight, with pickets placed at key construction sites in Dublin and Athlone where members of the Mechanical Engineering & Building … Read more
A recent survey by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has revealed that 21 per cent of adults have no financial arrangements in place for retirement, marking a four percentage point increase from last year. The research also highlighted that the lack of provision rises to 28 per cent among adults aged over 55, … Read more
Dublin’s streets were the scene of tense confrontations on Friday as anti-immigration protesters clashed with police, resulting in 19 arrests. The demonstrations, which began peacefully in the morning, escalated into public order incidents by mid-afternoon. The protests started at O’Connell Street, with demonstrators carrying Irish flags and banners reading “Erin Go Bragh” and “You’ll Never … Read more
Prices at the petrol pump fell in September, according to the latest figures from AA Ireland, contrary to the expectation that fuel prices would rise following the reinstatement of excise duty on August 1. According to AA Ireland’s latest fuel price survey, petrol prices dropped by seven cents to an average of €1.74 per litre, … Read more
Support for Fine Gael has been steadily rising while the approval rating for Taoiseach Simon Harris has also seen a significant uptick, according to a new opinion poll. The latest Irish Times/Ipsos opinion poll shows a significant rise in support for Fine Gael, now the most popular political party in Ireland at 27 per cent, … Read more
In a move to bolster Ireland’s veterinary education and support the agriculture sector, two new veterinary schools are set to open their doors at Irish universities. Taoiseach Simon Harris announced the development of these state-of-the-art facilities, which will be located at South East Technological University (Setu) in Kilkenny and Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Donegal … Read more
Cork’s homelessness crisis has taken a turn for the worse, with a dramatic rise in the number of people sleeping rough on the city’s streets, according to Cork Simon’s latest annual report. The charity’s outreach team encountered a staggering 577 individuals sleeping rough in 2023, marking a 39% increase from the previous year. On an … Read more
In a move to tackle the wild west of the internet, Taoiseach Simon Harris is set to lead a high-stakes summit on online safety this Thursday. The gathering at Government Buildings will bring together ministers, gardaí, and regulators in a united front against digital dangers. The summit aims to put some muscle behind Ireland’s new … Read more
Residential property prices jumped by 9.6 per cent in the year to July, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). This surge, the highest growth rate in 21 months, pushes the national residential property price index to 12 per cent above the peak of the previous property boom in April 2007. In … Read more
The Irish government is considering an energy credit of up to €250 in the upcoming budget 2025 to help alleviate the cost of living for households, RTE reported. The development comes a day after the Tanaiste, Micheal Martin, said the energy credit will be paid to households before the end of the year. However, no … Read more