Between 39,000 and 47,000 hospital outpatient appointments are being missed every month, according to newly released figures. The details were disclosed by the HSE in response to a parliamentary question submitted by Independent Ireland TD …
A computer science graduate who clashed with Ryanair boarding staff before assaulting a Dublin Airport police officer and striking a garda has avoided a prison sentence. Shine Thomas, 47, an Indian national living in Old …
A female secondary school teacher involved in a long-term relationship with a former student, which began during the summer of his Leaving Certificate exams, has been struck off the teaching register. She has also been …
Tourism Ireland is promoting a “slow tourism” strategy in a bid to attract overseas visitors this summer. Its new Ireland Unrushed campaign, which aims to reach 100 million people across 15 major international markets, encourages …
Ireland granted protection status to a record number of asylum seekers last year, with 5,085 individuals receiving positive decisions on their applications – an increase of nearly 8 per cent compared with 2024. New figures …
The number of people living in emergency accommodation increased again last month to 17,517, marking a rise of 209 compared to February’s total. Data from the Department of Housing shows there were 11,946 adults and …
Five of the eight suspected hantavirus cases connected to a cruise ship outbreak have now been confirmed, according to the World Health Organization. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the overall public health threat from …
A Dublin taxi driver described as “abusive” has been ordered to pay €12,000 to a visually impaired couple after refusing them service and driving away with their guide dog during the Christmas period. Anthony Clarke …
Rising electricity prices last year mean Ireland once again has the highest household energy costs in the EU. According to a Eurostat report, the average household in Ireland pays about €480 more per year for …
The average cost of motor insurance during the first half of last year stood at €655, marking a 4% increase compared to the previous year. New figures from the Central Bank of Ireland also show …
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