Dublin, Ireland – On World Patient Safety Day, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organization (INMO) has issued a pressing call to the Department of Health to proactively prepare for the upcoming winter months and avert a healthcare crisis in Ireland. INMO General Secretary, Phil Ni Shegda, highlighted the alarming statistics: over 5,210 patients, including 100 … Read more
Dublin – Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister, Meehol Martin, announced today that the upcoming 2024 budget, set to be unveiled in October, will feature significant reductions in public transport ticket prices and the provision of free textbooks for primary school children. Martin emphasized the government’s commitment to addressing the soaring cost of living in the country. … Read more
Dublin, Ireland – Meteorologists are issuing dire warnings as Tornado Lee, a weather system born from the remnants of Hurricane Lee off the African coast, sets its sights on Ireland. In the coming days, this menacing tempest is poised to bring chaos to the Emerald Isle. The Meteorological Service of Ireland has raised alarms, predicting … Read more
London, UK- In a recent move by the British government, visa fees for foreigners, including Indians, are set to rise. This decision, aimed at increasing revenue and aligning visa costs with salary increases in the public sector, is expected to have repercussions for various categories of visas. Starting soon, visitors applying for visas with a … Read more
Ireland is bracing itself for a drastic shift in weather conditions today, as a recent short-lived heatwave gives way to heavy rain. Met Eireann, the national meteorological service, issued weather warnings for 13 counties across the country on September 15th. The deluge comes with the looming threat of localized flooding in some areas. An “orange” … Read more
DUBLIN : Dublin City may see further restrictions on non-public vehicles in its downtown area as a new draft transport plan aims to create a pedestrian and eco-friendly urban environment. Proposed as part of the 2022-2028 objectives outlined in the Dublin City Development Plan, the draft proposal envisions car bans in several city zones. Parliament … Read more
Dublin – Garda officers in Ireland are set to embrace modern technology in their line of duty, as the use of body cameras becomes a standard practice by 2025, with an experimental rollout slated for 2024. The lightweight body-worn cameras, visible to onlookers, will record footage directly onto their internal memory. After duty, this footage … Read more
Public Expenditure Minister Pascal Donahoe has extended a reassuring hand to those grappling with surging mortgage repayments triggered by the European Central Bank’s relentless interest rate hikes aimed at curbing inflation. The situation has hit hard not only for the Irish but also the Malayali community residing in Ireland. Minister Donahoe empathizes with the plight … Read more
Finance Minister Michael McGrath has hinted at the possibility of delaying the planned fuel excise hike scheduled for October. He cited the escalating fuel prices, which are approaching the levels that previously led to excise cuts. Currently, these cuts are legally set to be reversed, adding 8 cents per liter to petrol and 6 cents … Read more
In the concluding session of the G20 Summit held in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India’s commitment to global interactions rooted in the belief that “the world is a family.” Highlighting India’s rich heritage of diverse faiths and traditions, PM Modi stressed the importance of democracy and open dialogue. India, as the host nation, … Read more
In a groundbreaking move, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has launched the ‘Zero Vision’ campaign with the ambitious goal of reducing road deaths in Ireland to zero by the year 2050. Named after Mary Ward, the first recorded road traffic incident victim in history, this campaign seeks to transform road safety in the country. The … Read more
In a significant move to improve healthcare accessibility, the Irish government has expanded its free General Practitioner (GP) visiting card scheme. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly recently announced that an additional 215,000 people have become eligible for this scheme, marking the first phase of a two-phase project. During this initial phase, approximately 430,000 individuals across the … Read more
A shortage of teachers in Ireland is forcing schools to trim subjects from their curricula. Principals have reached out to the Department of Education and Ministers Norma Foley and Leo Varadkar for help. Since the summer of 2022, many teaching positions have remained vacant, leading to subject reductions. One school had to remove a subject … Read more
A groundbreaking Local Community Safety Plan (LCSP) has been introduced in Dublin’s north inner city, designed to bolster residents’ sense of security and combat crime and antisocial behaviour. The LCSP, a collaborative effort involving various state agencies, local community groups, and businesses, tackles critical issues such as drug outreach programs, street audits, and strategies to … Read more
In a move set to provide much-needed relief to households, Electric Ireland has unveiled plans to reduce energy prices for its customers starting in November. This marks the first price reduction in over three and a half years for the energy giant, following similar cuts by competitors Energia and Pinergy. Effective November 1st, Electric Ireland … Read more