The Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Peter Burke TD, welcomed Cabinet approval for the general scheme of a Bill which will grant an entitlement of maternity leave to councillors. The new legislation will also offer the choice to appoint an individual … Read more
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre estimates that there are 85 confirmed cases of monkeypox in Ireland (HPSC). More than 18,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported worldwide from 78 different countries, with the majority occurring in Europe, according to the World Health Organization (WHO. On Saturday, the WHO labelled the outbreak a worldwide health emergency. … Read more
In Dublin, e-bikes will be available for reservation through the Free Now app starting later this week as a result of a collaboration with micromobility service provider, Tier. Following in the footsteps of Free Now’s offerings in other European countries, such as France, Germany and Spain, customers in parts of Dublin will now be able … Read more
A man and a woman in their 30s have been arrested in connection with the seizure of a suspected firearm and a quantity of drugs on Tuesday afternoon. Officers attached to the South Central Divisional Drug unit who were on patrol in Townsend Street, Dublin 2, observed “unusual activity” and approached both suspects who are … Read more
According to the Central Statistics Office, (CSO) lower-income households in June saw inflation rates of up to 10.3% compared to highest income households’ 8.2%. The CSO has published an update to its first research paper on inflation broken down by various household characteristics up to June 2022. Commenting on the research report, Joseph Keating, … Read more
A teenage Ukrainian girl was taken into emergency care due to concerns that she had been groomed at home and trafficked to Ireland. According to the Irish Examiner, the case of the girl, who may have an intellectual disability is also suspected of having suffered neglect back in Ukraine, is among the latest batch of … Read more
Following a search operation in Co. Tipperary on Monday, the Garda have seized cannabis worth more than €500,000. A growhouse was discovered on the site by Garda shortly before 8 o’clock during a search of certain properties in the Lorrha neighbourhood. During the operation, a sizable number of cannabis plants were found (an analysis is … Read more
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Fines for driving offences such as speeding, using a phone or not wearing a seatbelt are set to be doubled in a matter of weeks, the Minister of State at the Department of Transport has said. Fixed fines for drivers who don’t use their seatbelts or use their phones while driving have been increased from … Read more
Funding of more than €3 million is set to be invested in 46 library branches across the country, extending the opening hours of many nationwide. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced over €3.1 million in 46 library branches across the country. Some €2.2 million in funding will be provided to … Read more
In the first quarter of 2022, Irish residents travelled domestically overnight 2.3 million times, up 7% over the same period in 2020, the final quarter before the pandemic began, according to the latest figures released from the Central Statistics Office. With 987,000 visitors staying overnight in the south of the nation in the first quarter … Read more
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Indian origin Michelle Shochan achieved a stunning victory in her first match at the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF). Michelle, Ireland’s U17 badminton player, defeated Varsha Kumar of Team England 22-20 24-22 21-15. The European Olympic Committee owns the unique rights to the European Youth Olympic Festival, which is a part of the EOC. EYOF … Read more
Global software firm Kaseya is set to create 250 new jobs after choosing Dundalk as the location of its new centre of excellence. The new positions at the new Dundalk location will be concentrated in inside sales, particularly new client acquisition, as well as engineering and technical support. A few opportunities in corporate services will … Read more
A soldier from Ireland told how he broke open a DART train door “to protect the lives of our citizens”. There was a major delay to DART services yesterday as passengers disembarked from a DART stalled near Bray train station at 14:55 following reports of very hot conditions on board. And a soldier on board, who wishes … Read more