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 …
With bold performances and eye-catching staging, the Eurovision Song Contest’s 70th anniversary edition in Vienna next week will take place under heightened security, amid controversy surrounding Israel’s participation. The global live music spectacle will feature …
A security guard who was dismissed after being found asleep on duty at a Dublin primary care centre has lost his claim for unfair dismissal at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). Amen Kifle argued during …
New data from the Central Statistics Office shows that 19,898 marriages were registered in Ireland last year, including 624 same-sex unions. This represents a 2.2% drop from the 20,348 marriages recorded in 2024, and a …
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