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Do you believe it? RSV vaccine is safe and effective but expensive, says HIQA
Immunisation against RSV has been found to be both safe and effective, but it comes with a high cost, according to HIQA. The Health Information and Quality Authority stated that immunisation against Respiratory Syncytial Virus greatly lowers hospitalisation rates, with the most significant…
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Committee recommends the decriminalisation of drug possession for personal use in Ireland
An Oireachtas committee has recommended the decriminalisation of possession of all drugs for personal use. TDs and Senators on the Joint Committee on Drugs Use believe Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 should be repealed, noting how the vast body of evidence suggests…
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Women’s charity in Ireland records 33% increase in reports of domestic abuse over the past year
Women’s Aid recorded an “utterly appalling” 33 per cent increase in disclosures of domestic abuse last year, but has warned these figures are just the “tip of the iceberg”. In its annual impact report launched on Wednesday, the charity said demand for its services reached a record…
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The number of young people smoking daily in Ireland has dropped to its lowest level in a decade
The number of young people aged between 20 and 24 who report being daily smokers has declined to the lowest level in a decade. Last year, nine per cent of people in that age group reported being daily smokers, the lowest percentage for the 20-24 age group in the period from 2015-2025. The…
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BREAKING: Met Eireann issue heat warning as potential ‘tropical nights’ are forecast over the coming nights
Ireland could experience "tropical nights" tonight and tomorrow, Met Éireann has said. A Status Yellow high temperature warning is in place until 9am on Friday for Ireland. Met Éireann said today will be a little cloudy, but there will be plenty of sunny spells, with largely dry weather…
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Do you believe it? RSV vaccine is safe and effective but expensive, says HIQA
Immunisation against RSV has been found to be both safe and effective, but it comes with a high cost, according to HIQA. The Health Information and Quality Authority stated that immunisation against Respiratory Syncytial Virus greatly lowers hospitalisation rates, with the most significant…
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Committee recommends the decriminalisation of drug possession for personal use in Ireland
An Oireachtas committee has recommended the decriminalisation of possession of all drugs for personal use. TDs and Senators on the Joint Committee on Drugs Use believe Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 should be repealed, noting how the vast body of evidence suggests…
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Women’s charity in Ireland records 33% increase in reports of domestic abuse over the past year
Women’s Aid recorded an “utterly appalling” 33 per cent increase in disclosures of domestic abuse last year, but has warned these figures are just the “tip of the iceberg”. In its annual impact report launched on Wednesday, the charity said demand for its services reached a record…
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The number of young people smoking daily in Ireland has dropped to its lowest level in a decade
The number of young people aged between 20 and 24 who report being daily smokers has declined to the lowest level in a decade. Last year, nine per cent of people in that age group reported being daily smokers, the lowest percentage for the 20-24 age group in the period from 2015-2025. The…
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Life & CultureIreland’s Absence Still Leaves Local Bettors Looking at World Cup Odds
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Life & CultureResponsible Screen Time: Practical Strategies for Balancing Digital and Real-World Life
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Life & CultureHow Common is Cosmetic Surgery in Ireland Compared to The Rest of the World
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Life & CultureAmid the Sudanese Army’s Silence.. Egyptian Airstrikes on Mining Areas Ignite a Volcano of Anger
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Life & CultureThe Rise of the “Overnight” TikTok Star: Is It Really Overnight?
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Life & CultureThe Critical Shortage of Skilled Roofers for Dublin’s Major Commercial Developments
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Life & CultureWhy Dublin Contractors Are Losing Money at the Final Stage of Every Build
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Life & CultureThe Leading Stairlift Companies in the West of Ireland
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Life & CultureIran Launched Missile and Drone Attack on Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi Last May
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Life & CultureWhat Irish players consider before signing up to a new sportsbook.
Politics
Alan Kelly reportedly set to resign as Labour party leader
The Labour Party leader Alan Kelly is reportedly set to resign later this evening. According to RTE News, Kelly who became Party leader in 2020 is expected to step down from his position after he …
Opinion
Ireland’s Nursing Shame: Over 114,000 on Trolleys in 2025 While Half Our Nurses Are Imported
Ireland’s hospitals are in chaos, with over 114,000 patients—including 1,248 children—treated on trolleys throughout 2025, according to INMO Trolley Watch figures. This marks yet another year of record overcrowding, with nurses stretched to breaking point …
