More than 900 individuals have been arrested in connection with burglary-related offences over the past six months — averaging about four arrests per day, reports Breaking News. Gardaí have cautioned that this figure is likely …
James Browne TD chaired a meeting of the National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) on Thursday to assess the country’s readiness for extreme weather as Ireland moves into ‘storm season,’ reports Breaking News. The Minister for …
Fianna Fáil TDs and senators faced “considerable pressure” from Micheál Martin and Jack Chambers to support Jim Gavin’s candidacy, a party TD has claimed, reports RTE. Cork East TD James O’Connor stated that Mr Gavin …
St Patrick’s Church in Dundalk was filled with mourners this morning as the funerals of Mark, Louise, and Evan O’Connor took place. The three family members were found dead at their home in Co Louth …
The Government is cutting the VAT rate for the food, catering, and hairdressing sectors from the current 13.5% to 9%, reports RTE. This change will take effect from 1 July next year, with a projected …
As part of Budget 2026, the cost of a 20-pack of cigarettes will rise by 50c, though there will be no change in excise duty on alcohol, reports RTE. Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe told the …
An infant boy has died following a road traffic incident outside a house in Co Dublin this afternoon. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the incident in Rathmintin, Jobstown, Dublin 24 at 2pm. …
The Minister for Finance has revealed that starting from 1 January 2026, the national minimum wage will rise by €0.65 per hour, bringing it to €14.15 per hour, reports RTE. In connection with this, the …
In the childcare sector, funding will be provided to create thousands of additional places through a building blocks initiative that will allow existing providers to expand their facilities, reports Irish Examiner. Core social welfare payments …
Over €13,000 has been lost by Leinster House due to cancelled travel and accommodation bookings for TDs, Senators, and their staff, reports Breaking News. These non-refundable expenses stemmed from dozens of flight tickets and hotel …
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