An Garda Sochána and Interpol participated in a huge, multi-agency operation last month that targeted human trafficking for sexual exploitation, forced criminality, and forced begging. Operation Global Chain, which took place between May 8 and May 12, was supported by Garda as well as other international law enforcement agencies. It was coordinated by Inerpol and … Read more
The Cabinet is set to approve laws to ban the sale of e-cigarettes to under 18. The legislation – which is expected to be passed this summer – would also limit where e-cigarettes can be sold. Additionally, it would limit who is allowed to sell vaping products, prohibiting them from vending machines and kid-friendly events. … Read more
Hollywood actor Al Pacino is set to become a father again at the age of 83, with his 29-year old partner Noor Alfallah expecting a child, according to multiple reports. Pacino’s representative confirmed the news to multiple news outlets, including People, The Hollywood Reporter and E. This will be the fourth child for Pacino: he … Read more
Following a terrifying chase with gardaí in south Dublin, three suspected members of a notorious burglary gang have been captured and are now in garda custody. Today around noon, the Garda informed of an attempted break-in at a residence in Ballinteer, south Dublin. In connection with other recent burglaries in south Dublin and Co. Meath, officers discovered … Read more
The price of petrol and diesel is set to rise again from midnight tonight. Excise taxes levied by the government, which were reduced as a result of the cost-of-living problem, will be gradually restored. Petrol prices will rise by six cent per litre, while diesel will go up by five cent. Agricultural diesel will also … Read more
An Indian origin healthcare worker, who allegedly held a woman against her will in his car with duct tape, and threw chilli powder into her eyes while making threats to kill her, has been refused bail. A bail hearing was told on Wednesday the woman had to appease him by making a video admitting she … Read more
Indians are Ireland’s third-largest non-Irish community after Polish and British nationals. Those from Romania and Lithuania are the other largest non-Irish groups, followed by Indians. Brazilian, Italian, Latvian and Spanish citizens were also among the larger non-Irish groups, according to Census data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The Republic of Ireland’s population exceeded the … Read more
In an effort to make up for a current summer shortage, the Irish Blood Transfusion Service needs at least 400 donations every week.Multiple blood types are now at an all-time low of barely three days’ supply. The IBTS typically strives to keep seven days’ worth of supply on hand at all times. The summertime has … Read more
Under Dublin’s affordable housing programme, more than 50 brand-new homes are available for less than €300,000. The homes in Hayestown, Rush, range in size from two to three bedrooms. A 2-bedroom mid-terrace property with qualified applicants starts at €228,000; a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house starts at €284,500; and a 3-bedroom semi-detached house starts at €299,500. The … Read more
Retail sales volume increased by 2.8% in April, according to new data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). This is an increase of 7.5% compared to April 2022, with sales increasing by 0.5% from March and 0.4% from the previous year. The highest monthly volume rise in sales in April came from bars with a … Read more
Cork Indian Nurses (COINNs) is organising a doubles badminton tournament as part of ‘Summer Fest 2023’. The Tournament will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2023. The competition will run from 9.30 am to 7.30 pm at the Bishoptown GAA Club in Ballinaspig Lawn, Cork. The registration fee for one event will be 15 euros … Read more
This June bank holiday weekend (June 1st–5th), Ireland’s favourite festival of flowers, food, and entertainment returns to the Phoenix Park in Dublin with another vibrant blend of thought-provoking display gardens, delicious local cuisine, and interactive entertainment for visitors of all ages. The flower festival, Bord Bia Bloom, is expected to welcome more than 100,000 visitors … Read more
Following an accident on the busy motorway, there are significant delays on the M1 southbound. The collision happened way between Junction 4 Donabate and Junction 5 Balbriggan. There are considerable tailbacks from the incident. M50 Dublin tweeted: “M1: collision inbound between J5 Balbriggan South and J4 Donabate. Emergency services are en route. Traffic is building on approach.” There … Read more
An Indian nurse was found dead at her home in Swaston in Cambridge. Cardiac arrest is suspected. Pratibha Keshavan, a 38-year-old nurse from Kerala who had lived in the UK for two and a half years, was employed by Cambridge’s Addenbrooke’s Hospital. Pratibha was supposed to have taken a flight to Kerala this week. The … Read more
During the summer, Cork Airport will offer more services with the addition of a new route to Seville, Spain, and more flights to the UK’s East Midlands. Ryanair will run the new Seville service, with flights on Mondays and Thursdays every two weeks. The capital of Andalusia is the tenth Spanish location reached from Cork. … Read more