1,700 new Irish citizens welcomed through Virtual celebration

The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, and the Minister of State for Law Reform, James Browne, TD, will host a very special virtual celebration event this evening (Tuesday 27 April) to warmly welcome the more than 1,700 people who have received their Irish citizenship since a new temporary process was opened on 18 January. … Read more

Employment Regulation Order for the Security Industry that provides for a pay increase

Damien English TD, Minister for Business, Employment and Retail, has approved an Employment Regulation Order for the Security Industry, which provides for a pay increase for the sector from 1 September, 2021. The Order which will become effective from 1 September, 2021 revokes the one that was in place for the sector since 1 June, … Read more

M50 motorway is set to become a dynamic motorway with variable speed limits determined by computer algorithms

Dublin’s M50 is set to become a “dynamic motorway” with variable speed limits determined by computer algorithms and the ability to close individual lanes and junctions using “Red X” signals on almost 100 overhead gantries. The Enhanced Motorway Operation Service (Emos) system will control 380 “dynamic lane signs” on 98 gantries over 38km of the … Read more

Previous convictions for ‘sale of sex’, or prostitution offences to be expunged in Ireland

The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, today announced an initiative to expunge previous convictions for ‘sale of sex’, or prostitution offences. This is a significant step in recognising and responding to the needs of victims of sex trafficking, and those forced to provide sexual services. It is generally recognised that prostitution is inherently exploitative … Read more

Annual Garda Youth Diversion Project (GYDP) conference opened

The Minister of State for Law Reform, James Browne TD, has today opened the annual Garda Youth Diversion Project (GYDP) conference. This year’s virtual, 2-day event is the first in two years following the cancellation of the 2020 conference with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.  Attendees at this year’s conference include youth project workers, community Gardaí, … Read more

Oxford-AstraZeneca Vaccinnated (Vaxzevria® or Covishield)passengers exempted from Mandatory hotel quarantine in Ireland

If you are fully vaccinated and have the documents to prove that then you do not have to complete mandatory hotel quarantine when you come to Ireland. Any dependents travelling with you, including children, will also be exempted from the requirement to complete mandatory hotel quarantine. However, if even you are fully vaccinated, you still … Read more

Mater Hospital as the Major Trauma Centre for the Central Trauma Network , St Vincent’s University Hospital and Tallaght University Hospital as the Trauma Units for Dublin.

The Government today approved the designation of the Mater Hospital as the Major Trauma Centre for the Central Trauma Network and St Vincent’s University Hospital and Tallaght University Hospital as the Trauma Units for Dublin. The decision, announced by Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly TD, is a crucial step in the development of a national … Read more

Passengers fully vaccinated with AstraZeneca Covishield not accepted for exception in Ireland for mandatory Hotel Quarantine

Requirements are in place for those travelling to Ireland from designated high-risk Category 2 countries and evidence of a negative or ‘not detected’ result from a COVID-19 Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test carried out no more than 72 hours before arrival into Ireland. . Mandatory Hotel Quarantine is required for all passengers arriving … Read more

Pink Moon set to brighten Irish skies Today

Ireland is expected to see a Pink moon over the course of the next week. However, there might not be a change in the moon’s colour, as the name would suggest. The April full moon is also known as the “pink moon” because it is named after pink flowers, known as phlox, which bloom in … Read more

Studio Apartment for rent in Tyrrelstown

Address: Tyrrelstown, Dublin 15Furnished Studio apartment / bedsit with own entrance.Decent Living room & Kitchen and a separate BedroomAttached shower and toilet.Wooden flooring throughout Double Bed & Sofa providedTwo minutes walk to Bus Stop – Buses: 40D, 40E, 236 and 238. Close to many companies and hospital in Blanchardstown. References required. Ideal for a couple or one … Read more

Ministers introduced new Scheme for Garda Compensation Claims

The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, and the Minister of State with responsibility for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Robert Troy TD, have today published the Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021. The Bill will bring Garda compensation claims within the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) process. This will benefit both claimants, in terms … Read more

Are you able to take Parent leave, paternity leave and parental leave after your child’s birth.All you want to know about social welfare entitlements after childs birth.

We know that we have different types of entitlements from the goverment after our child’s birth. its always been a question pondering our mind whether we can get the benefit from all these after the child birth. Parent’s Leave Parent’s leave entitles each parent to 5 weeks’ leave during the first 2 years of a … Read more