A new paper from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) suggests that if housing output increases by 10,000 units annually, house prices could decrease by as much as 12%. The study also discovered that rising output would not necessarily result in notable wage inflation in the construction industry. The government should include construction trades like … Read more
The FSAI announced the recall of Anitca Macelleria Falorni il Salame Con Cinghiale wild boar salami due to the presence of Shiga toxin producing E. coli. The recalled product is: – Anitca Macelleria Falorni il Salame Con Cinghiale wild boar salami; pack size: approx. 350g (weights may vary); approval number: IT 1524S CE. Consumers are … Read more
In Blanchardstown, a new New York-style hot dog restaurant Bad Dog has opened for business and is now offering delivery through Deliveroo. Bad Dog revealed on Instagram that they are bringing some New York City food to Dublin. Hot dogs are the restaurant’s specialty, but it also offers sides like fries, onion rings, wedges, and … Read more
The Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D., has invited voluntary organisations, educational bodies and civil society groups to apply for funding under the Department of Foreign Affairs’ Communicating Europe Initiative. The Communicating Europe Initiative (CEI) is aimed at deepening public awareness of the role the EU plays in our daily lives and at … Read more
The Office of Public Works is delighted to welcome visitors from near and far again this season to Christmas at the Castle, the unforgettable Christmas market at historic Dublin Castle, right in the heart of Ireland’s capital. Soak up the wonderful Christmas atmosphere in this festively decorated setting from the 8th to the 21st December. ‘Christmas … Read more
Parish halls and resource centres are among 278 community-based facilities nationwide that will receive a funding boost of€33 million from the Department of Rural and Community Development. The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, and Tánaiste Leo Varadkar confirmed details of the funding investment package that will provide upgrade, renovation and refurbishment grants. The … Read more
The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) seized assets and money totaling nearly €108 million over a period of 11 years. In accordance with High Court orders, it was retrieved from criminals between 2011 and 2021. In 1996, less than four months following the Dublin murder of journalist Veronica Guerin, the CAB was established. They have seized … Read more
Over 2,000 cases have been dealt with by the Mortgage to Rent (MTR) scheme, allowing almost 6,000 family members to stay in their homes, according to the Government. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD has welcomed the latest data showing that MTR applications approved across the country have now passed … Read more
Two Irish women entrepreneurs have been named as winners of the EU Prize for Women Innovators 2022. Niamh Donnelly, co-founder and CRO of Akara Robotics, won in the category for Rising Innovators while Dr. Ciara Clancy, founder and CEO of Beats Medical, won in the Women Innovators category. Innovators who have tackled everything from combating … Read more
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 8.9% from November 2021 to November 2022, which is a decrease from the annual increase of 9.2% in the 12 months prior to October 2022. According to the CSO data released today, while the price of home heating oil decreased last month, food prices continued to rise. Only … Read more
Indian nurse Shinto Benedict has been awarded the world-famous fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland in Dublin. Those who have excelled in professional health fields, including nursing, are eligible for this fellowship. WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus and Chief Nursing Officer Elizabeth Iro are former fellows. Shinto, who has worked in nursing and administration … Read more
We might all have heard about the RCSI aptitude test at this stage. The RCSI Aptitude test was developed in 2015 for overseas nurses looking to get registered with NMBI (Nursing Midwifery Board Ireland). Since many of the nurses from India failed the exam and had to return to their home country, there have been numerous … Read more
The Department of Tourism expects a new registration system for houses that are advertised for short-term rentals on online platforms to open up to 12,000 properties. Failure to comply will result in an initial fine of €300, which may be increased to €5,000 in the district court, as well as fines of up to €5,000 … Read more
The average electricity bill was 14% higher in 2021 than in 2020, new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show. The median, or mid-point, annual household electricity bill in 2021 was €1,268. The median annual gas bill for households in 2021 was €740. This was 2.6% lower than the €760 median bill in 2020. … Read more
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, together with Minister of State with special responsibility for Farm Safety, Martin Heydon,urged farmers to be extra careful and take precautions as Met Éireann forecasts an approaching cold spell of weather. The Ministers advised farmers to take the necessary steps to protect themselves and prepare their … Read more