Irish citizens are being urged to review their passport expiry dates ahead of any overseas travel planned for the new year. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Helen McEntee, has launched the Passport Service’s 2026 public …
More than 114,000 individuals were admitted to hospital without a bed in 2025 and were instead treated on trolleys, among them over 1,248 children. These figures come from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) …
Ireland’s housing crisis has spiralled into a national emergency, hitting the middle class hardest. With skyrocketing rents and property prices, families are trapped in a cycle of financial strain, unable to secure affordable homes. In …
The Government has been urged to take immediate action to plan for shifts in Ireland’s population. A report from the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) has indicated that the country’s population is expected to …
Ireland’s motorists rang in 2026 with a nasty shock at the pumps—petrol and diesel prices soaring 4-6c per litre from January 1st, courtesy of Government-mandated hikes in the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) and Better …
A Ukrainian national has been charged with assault causing serious harm after a man died following an alleged incident in Co Roscommon on New Year’s Day. Yevhen Shutko, 46, appeared before Roscommon District Court this …
The Irish Cancer Society is encouraging individuals to participate in age-appropriate cancer screenings and to consult their GP if they notice any potential symptoms. One in two individuals will develop cancer during their lifetime, with …
A sister of Jo Jo Dullard, the Kilkenny woman who went missing three decades ago, has appealed to the public, urging anyone with “information, no matter how small, to please come forward”. The 21-yr-old was …
A growing number of children are being referred to Tusla after schools flagged worries over poor attendance. Last year, education welfare officers raised 9,293 student cases involving pupils who missed 20 or more school days, …
The HSE has been instructed to pay €20,000 in compensation to a senior pharmacist who missed out on a promotion due to a discriminatory job requirement that disadvantaged part-time staff. The Workplace Relations Commission determined …
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