Justice Minister Helen McEntee is creating the post of Chief Inspector of Places of Detention, under the General Scheme of the Inspection of Places of Detention Bill. The bill allows for the designation of ‘National Preventive Mechanisms’ (NPMs) to act as inspection bodies of all places of detention. The establishment or designation of NPM is … Read more
A man has been shot and seriously injured in a shooting in a hotel car park in Kilmainham, Dublin 8. Gardaí are currently at the scene which has been sealed off for technical examination. The incident occurred in the Hilton hotel car park, which is located across the road from Kilmainham Jail in Dublin 8. … Read more
Some cabin crew at Ryanair went on strike in Belgium, Spain and Portugal today in a dispute over pay and working conditions, causing limited disruption as the budget airline cancelled dozens of flights that left hundreds of passengers stranded. Surging inflation across Europe has led to millions of workers struggling with a higher cost of … Read more
The number of households in energy poverty in Ireland has risen to the highest rate ever recorded, according to a new report by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). The report found that recent energy inflation has increased the estimated number of households in energy poverty to 29%. This leaves the share of households in … Read more
Gardaí are investigating a Dublin attack in which a man was stabbed several times in Fairview, yesterday evening. The incident happened shortly after 8 pm on Fairview Avenue Lower in Dublin 3, gardaí said. The man was taken to the Mater Hospital where his injuries are understood to be non-life threatening. The scene of the … Read more
Engineering consultancy firm Expleo, has announced 200 new jobs and the opening of its first regional hub in Mahon in Co Cork. Expleo is planning to expand its team from 800 to 1,000 over the next two years. The company is to add 200 new jobs through a €10m investment. The majority of the 200 jobs will … Read more
Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses to a road traffic collision in Swords, Dublin, that left a woman in hospital with serious injuries. The road crash involving two cars occurred at approximately 12.50 pm on Monday, June 20, on Naul Road. A passenger in one of the vehicles, a woman in her 30s, is … Read more
The population of the Republic of Ireland has reached 5.1 million, It is the highest population recorded in a census since 1841., according to the preliminary results of this year’s census from the Central Statistics Office. The latest Census data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), shows Ireland’s population on April 3rd, 2022 hit 5,123,536. … Read more
New research, published by the ESRI and produced in partnership with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth (DCEDIY), shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in poorer mental health among young adults. Using data from the Growing Up in Ireland COVID-19 survey, carried out in December 2020, the findings show that four-in-ten … Read more
Suma is recalling Suma Organic Spicy Lentil Soup because of undeclared wheat (gluten) which is not mentioned on the label. As a result of a packaging error, some tins may contain Suma Cheesy Pasta Pot. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease, an allergy, or intolerance to wheat … Read more
Minister of State with responsibility for Youth Justice, James Browne T.D., is announced just under €6.7m in funding allocations for over 50 Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs) nationwide. YDPs engage with young people through a range of supports, including education, training and employment support, social enterprise initiatives, as well as personal development and supports such as … Read more
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, announced a new phase of Local Authority social housing delivery that will see approximately 1,530 new homes delivered across a number of local authorities. Today’s launch builds on a successful Public-Private Partnership social housing pilot programme being delivered by the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) … Read more
A Medical doctor from Cork has asked the High Court for an injunction preventing the HSE from re-commencing an internal inquiry into a complaint that he telephoned and asked a 16-year-old female patient “out for coffee”. The motion has been taken by Dr. Ali Gul, who is a non-consultant doctor based in Cork and has … Read more
Gardaí are investigating the cause of death of the Tipperary couple whose bodies lay undiscovered in their rural bungalow for an estimated 18 months until they were found this week. The milk packet and other items found at the house have indicated the elderly couple could have died in November or December 2020. There is speculation … Read more
Gardaí are investigating all circumstances following the discovery of two bodies in Cloneen, Co.Tipperary. The bodies of an elderly man and elderly woman were discovered at a domestic residence earlier on Monday afternoon. The Garda Technical Bureau examined the scene on Monday evening. The scene was preserved throughout Tuesday for further examination by the Garda … Read more