The Minister for Foreign Affairs has said she is “absolutely assured” that the agreement between the Irish and UK governments on addressing Troubles legacy issues will be “fully fulfilled” in forthcoming UK legislation. Helen McEntee …
Ireland’s credit union sector has taken a significant move to considerably expand its foothold in the mortgage market, putting it in greater competition with traditional banks. Twenty-six credit unions have received board approval to establish …
Ireland’s economic model requires urgent reform if it is to maintain high living standards, according to a new report. The study, conducted by University of Galway Professor Alan Ahearne, found that while Ireland ranks among …
The Government plans to phase out the use of tourist and commercial accommodation that is currently providing housing for up to 16,000 people from Ukraine. Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan obtained approval on the matter …
A new report has drawn attention to the increasing impact of excessive alcohol consumption across Europe. A panel of experts, alongside the medical journal The Lancet, argues that stronger measures are now needed, including significantly …
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 …
Poverty, inequality and disadvantage heighten the likelihood of individuals entering the criminal justice system, according to a report by the Irish Penal Reform Trust, reports RTE. The organisation has urged the Government to shift funding …
A report from the Hope and Courage Collective, an organisation focused on strengthening community resilience against increasing far-right hate and disinformation, has identified a growing divide between public opinion and political discourse. The study, titled …
Healthcare unions have held talks with Taoiseach Micheál Martin over the discontinuation of the special leave with pay scheme for healthcare workers suffering from Long Covid. Up until last December, affected workers received their full …
Motorcyclists are being advised to exercise extra caution this weekend as gardaà begin their bank holiday road safety enforcement campaign, reports RTE. A man in his 20s has become the third motorcyclist to lose his …
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