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Public 'prepared to pay for a unified island', says Fine Gael
Public 'prepared to pay for a unified island', says Fine Gael
Fine Gael's 'Blueprint for a Unified Ireland' estimated that unification with Northern Ireland could cost €25bn a year, and up to €41.2bn in Year 25.

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driving car in the fog
Met Éireann issues status yellow fog warning for 12 counties
It follows a previous warning for fog that has just expired

Sun, 08 Nov, 2026

Simon Harris denies that his 'dole is not a way of life' comments are controversial
Simon Harris denies that his 'dole is not a way of life' comments are controversial
The Tánaiste warned at the Fine Gael ard fheis in Cork that there will be punishments for those who are on unemployment benefits long-term

Sun, 08 Nov, 2026

Garda Sign
Man, 80s, injured in Dublin crash dies in hospital 
The man, who was aged in 80s, died on Saturday at St Vincent's University Hospital

Sat, 07 Nov, 2026

Garda Graduation
Gardaí expected to 'undertake duties as directed' during EU presidency events
More than 50 world leaders visit Dublin for the European Political Community summit on Thursday, followed by an informal meeting of the EU Council

Sat, 07 Nov, 2026

Bloody Sunday
Death announced of ‘inspirational’ Bloody Sunday campaigner John Kelly
John Kelly, whose brother Michael was shot dead after attending the event in Derry, previously described how he himself narrowly avoided being shot on the day

Sat, 07 Nov, 2026

'The dole is not a way of life': Tánaiste warns of penalties for long-term welfare recipients
'The dole is not a way of life': Tánaiste warns of penalties for long-term welfare recipients
Simon Harris also outlined plans for a national migration strategy and renewed action against drug gangs and anti-social behaviour

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Fine Gael Ard Fheis
McEntee says Ireland ‘absolutely prepared’ for security threats ahead of EU summits
The defence minister said gardaí and the Defence Forces were ready as Ireland prepares to host two major European political meetings

Sat, 07 Nov, 2026

Rotunda Hospital row
Health minister backs Cork University Hospital amid staffing row
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill defended the hospital’s care and highlighted recruitment figures after nine clinical directors raised staffing concerns

Sat, 07 Nov, 2026

Public sector pay talks continue ahead of strikes coinciding with EU summit
Public sector pay talks continue ahead of strikes coinciding with EU summit
Government hopes to avoid a strike on the same day as the European Political Community meeting in Dublin

Sat, 07 Nov, 2026

Ireland braced for escalation in bomb threats ahead of major Dublin political summits
Ireland braced for escalation in bomb threats ahead of major Dublin political summits
Security services are monitoring possible threats as 55 European leaders prepare to attend two major political gatherings in Dublin next week

Sat, 07 Nov, 2026

FRANCE-ENERGY-NUCLEAR-CIVAUX
Bill to end Ireland’s ban on nuclear power set for Dáil debate
James O’Connor’s proposed legislation would repeal restrictions dating from 1999 and establish a regulatory role for the CRU

Sat, 07 Nov, 2026

Hybrid attacks on Irish infrastructure were 'co-ordinated', says Taoiseach
Hybrid attacks on Irish infrastructure were 'co-ordinated', says Taoiseach
Appearing on The Late Late Show, Micheál Martin said there is a 'general view' that the escalation of hybrid attacks in recent months has a 'Russian dimension'

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Watchdog orders Portobello Institute to correct information for courses
Watchdog orders Portobello Institute to correct information for courses
It comes after graduates who spent thousands of euro pursuing post-grad courses to become PE teachers, were left unable to register

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Garda stock
Man and woman die following collision between vans in Offaly
The fatal crash brings the number of dead on Irish roads to date this year to 158

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Defence Forces Tribunal: Sailor suspected of performing sex act on underwear of recruits also suspected of watching a child bathe
Defence Forces Tribunal: Sailor suspected of performing sex act on underwear of recruits also suspected of watching a child bathe
The tribunal heard of previous incidents involving one suspect and questioned whether interim security measures should have been introduced for the recruits

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Irish Budget 2027
Patrick O’Donovan back in Limerick hospital as Tánaiste says minister is in ‘good spirits’
The 49-year-old is on medical leave, with Simon Harris saying his treatment may require hospital visits and observations

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Russian Embassy dismisses claims of link to bomb threats targeting Irish media and airlines
Russian Embassy dismisses claims of link to bomb threats targeting Irish media and airlines
RTÉ and other media organisations were targeted in threats on Friday, prompting evacuations and a garda investigation

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Stoneybatter incident
Former Dublin lord mayor Ray McAdam elected to Seanad in by-election
The former Dublin Lord Mayor secured the seat after a postal ballot, with the result raising questions about Government party support

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

‘She has been hidden long enough’: JoJo Dullard’s sister makes emotional appeal
‘She has been hidden long enough’: JoJo Dullard’s sister makes emotional appeal
Kathleen Bergin says the family wants JoJo’s remains found and brought home, as searches and the investigation continue

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

'There is no money in this shop, it is a charity': My Lovely Horse Rescue devastated after break-in
'There is no money in this shop, it is a charity': My Lovely Horse Rescue devastated after break-in
The charity said treasured items which had been used as displays for years were among those ruined in the incident

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

PSNI graduation ceremony
Sinn Féin’s call for border poll in 2030 'never realistic', Taoiseach says
Micheál Martin has announced to the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party a Futures Study Initiative to research the potential of a united Ireland

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

SERBIA-CLIMATE-WEATHER-HEATWAVE-DROUGHT-WWII
Last month the warmest October on record with 2026 on course to be second-warmest year
The latest Copernicus weather report from the European Weather Agency said the average temperatures for the year are 'virtually certain' to exceed 1.5C above pre-industrial levels

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Teenager injured in Ballinasloe shooting as gardaí appeal for witnesses
Teenager injured in Ballinasloe shooting as gardaí appeal for witnesses
Searches in Ballinasloe and Athlone led to two arrests, with gardaí appealing for footage from the area

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

RTE Campus
Security threats against Irish media organisations force newsroom evacuations
Gardaí are investigating anonymous threats as authorities assess possible links to a wider wave of disruption across Europe

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Offices of Irish National broadcaster RTE evacuated due to bomb threats, in Dublin
As it happened: Gardaí investigate threats against Irish media as Russian Embassy rejects alleged links
RTÉ, Newstalk and other newsrooms were evacuated after threatening emails, with the Government vowing to identify those responsible as aviation disruption continues across Europe

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

An Aer Lingus Airbus A320 plane diverted to France's Evreux airbase following a bomb threat
Aer Lingus flight passenger describes ordeal as plane diverted by bomb hoax
He said at first they were in the dark about what was going on, until the pilot said there was a technical issue.

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Patients in cancer trials saved State €6.5m
Patients in cancer trials saved State €6.5m
As of this week, about 160 cancer trials are open across Ireland.

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Nuclear energy ban up for debate at Fine Gael ard fheis
Nuclear energy ban up for debate at Fine Gael ard fheis
Delegates will debate 170 motions, of which 74 relate to the inner workings of the party

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Russian involvement in European attacks assessed as ‘credible’, security sources say
Russian involvement in European attacks assessed as ‘credible’, security sources say
Irish security agencies are monitoring developments as 55 European leaders prepare to attend major political meetings in Dublin

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Serious sad man in dark. Depressed anxious person suffer from trauma, solitude or drug addiction. Homeless outcast with shame af
Three-year funding commitment would 'overhaul' men's mental health, Oireachtas committee told 
In the organisation’s first ever appearance before committee members, Movember’s country director, Sarah Ouellette, said that 40.2% of men die prematurely before the age of 75

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

RTÉ confirms Ger Gilroy does not have a wardrobe allowance for sports podcast
RTÉ confirms Ger Gilroy does not have a wardrobe allowance for sports podcast
RTÉ does give allowances to on-screen staff to purchase clothes, but sources said this is in the hundreds per year

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Shoulder patch of a soldier from the Irish Army on camouflaged uniform.
Women of Honour legal team has 'only half the pieces of the jigsaw' in terms of tribunal evidence
The hearing continues on Friday

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Health committee to raise CUH staffing shortages with the HSE and Department of Health
Health committee to raise CUH staffing shortages with the HSE and Department of Health
CUH Consultants Committee wrote to the health committee in recent days warning patient safety has been compromised

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

CAO first round of offers
Portobello Institute students urged to seek legal advice by higher education minister 
On Thursday, Education spokesperson for the Social Democrats Jen Cummins raised the issue in the Dáil 

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Gazans Await Aid As Israel's Siege Continues
Irish hospital consultants vote to boycott products made by Israeli pharma company
Motion said position was being taken as Teva Pharmaceuticals faces 'significant ethical concern and international scrutiny in the context of the ongoing conflict' in Gaza

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

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'We need to save people': Ukrainian leaders come to Dublin to plead with EU for interceptors and air defence
Foreign affairs minister asks EU for air defence to protect its civilians

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Defence Forces Tribunal: Sex act performed on female recruits’ underwear at Cork naval base
Defence Forces Tribunal: Sex act performed on female recruits’ underwear at Cork naval base
They did this after an unidentified male performed a sex act on their underwear while they were away from the base

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

JNLR figures: Audiences grow for several flagship RTÉ radio shows
JNLR figures: Audiences grow for several flagship RTÉ radio shows
Meanwhile, Newstalk said it recorded its 'highest weekly reach in the station's history' with a weekly audience of 882,000 and a daily audience of 511,0000

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Irish Budget 2027
Grandparent tells Tánaiste he will cease dialysis so his grandson can get speech therapy 
'I know what my outcome will be. But I would give anything to hear his little voice', the man wrote in an email 

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

'Unfair' to blame legal system for planning delays caused by judicial reviews — chief justice
'Unfair' to blame legal system for planning delays caused by judicial reviews — chief justice
Mr Justice Donal O’Donnell said in a planning context 'a lot of delay' takes place 'earlier in the process' and legal professionals had not created problems 'out of thin air'

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Crash on M9 in Co Kildare
Teenager who drove wrong way on M50 breaks curfew while awaiting sentence
The teenager's solicitor stressed that the boy had recognised his error after seeing the tragic outcome for his friends in the M9 chase

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Artificial intelligence
Government to review RTÉ reforms before releasing withheld €20m funding
The new media minister says progress on the broadcaster’s reform programme must be assessed before funding discussions can advance

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

National rallies planned around Ireland next Thursday if no pay deal agreed
National rallies planned around Ireland next Thursday if no pay deal agreed
Strikes planned for Dublin, Cork City, Limerick City, Waterford City, Galway City, Tullamore, Sligo Town, and Letterkenny

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Ireland among 15 European countries to take part in protests against 'dirty data centres'
Ireland among 15 European countries to take part in protests against 'dirty data centres'
More than 100 groups are joining together for 'Stop Dirty Data Centres' events on Friday and Saturday,  calling for a moratorium on large projects, citing environmental and social costs 'we can no longer afford'

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Women of Honour group
Defence Forces Tribunal: Women of Honour say focus should not be 'just about gender'
Group did not fight for a tribunal just to make the Defence Forces a better place for women but to examine the institutional and cultural failings that affect both men and women, tribunal told

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

FRANCE-AVIATION-SECURITY
Aer Lingus diversion and Cork Airport threat linked to Europe-wide security alerts
Cork Airport confirmed an anonymous threat linked to a specific flight as authorities across Europe investigated bomb alerts

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Angry Teens
Increase in antisocial behaviour among teenage girls driven by mental health issues — report
A fifth of 13-year-old reported hitting, punching or kicking another person in the previous year, ESRI study found

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

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Family courts disruption 'leaves vulnerable children and families at risk'
Custody, access, barring orders, and domestic abuse hearings are being delayed, says 'Right to Transparency' campaign

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Woman Experiencing Lower Abdominal and Bladder Pain in Bathroom ? Urinary Tract Infection, Cystitis, Cramps and Digestive Discom
Free period products for all schools from next year
Free period products will be made available in all eligible upper primary, post-primary and special schools from the 2027/28 school year under an expansion of Government initiative

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Asian woman selecting a large bottle of fresh milk from a refrigerated shelf.
Swapping dairy for plant-based milks and yoghurts could risk health – study
Research included contributions from UCC's Cork Centre for Vitamin D and Nutrition Research and found that children, teenagers, and women appeared to be worst affected by any swap to plant-based milks, yoghurt, and cheese

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Four in 10 sports bettors move on to other forms of gambling, says report
Four in 10 sports bettors move on to other forms of gambling, says report
Around 10% of online gamblers had four or more accounts, while a quarter lost 'a lot' in their most recent session

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

More time for detectives in North to question man arrested on suspicion of murdering Limerick woman
More time for detectives in North to question man arrested on suspicion of murdering Limerick woman
Carrie Mullane (Noonan), 39, travelled to Enniskillen on October 10 and has not been seen since

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Irish Budget 2027
Minister's stance on garda whistleblowers 'very dangerous territory', says Labour TD
The Dáil heard an Independent Technical Group Private Members' Motion calling for a formal inquiry into the handling of protected disclosures and whistleblower protections

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Top view of medical documentation being filled by female doctor at doctor's office
Over two-thirds of new doctors in Ireland trained outside EU and UK
It comes amid warnings from the Irish Association of International Doctors that proposed changes to citizenship rules could make Ireland a less attractive destination for overseas medical professionals

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

New Limerick cancer centre delivered 'on time and within budget' now ready for fit-out
New Limerick cancer centre delivered 'on time and within budget' now ready for fit-out
The 30,000sq ft centre has now been handed over for equipping to Belgian-listed property investment company Aedfica

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

RTÉ sports staff 'not happy' about Newstalk presenter Ger Gilroy coming aboard, broadcaster admits
RTÉ sports staff 'not happy' about Newstalk presenter Ger Gilroy coming aboard, broadcaster admits
RTÉ's Head of Sport Declan McBennett was informed four days before the appointment was announced, the Oireachtas Media Committee heard

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Special garden planted at Dublin's Iveagh House to remember child victims of the Holocaust
Special garden planted at Dublin's Iveagh House to remember child victims of the Holocaust
The Crocus Garden is an initiative of Holocaust Education Ireland (HEI), in conjunction with the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Fiosrú opens investigation into death of Detective Garda Colm Horkan
Fiosrú opens investigation into death of Detective Garda Colm Horkan
The investigation follows renewed calls from the former detective’s family over concerns about the suitability of his firearm holster

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Public sector staff could be part of weeks-long rolling strike action
Public sector staff could be part of weeks-long rolling strike action
Union members are preparing for a 24-hour national walkout on the same day as a major EU presidency event

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Major disruption expected amid largest-ever policing operation for EU meetings
Major disruption expected amid largest-ever policing operation for EU meetings
Superintendent Liam Geragthy said the security operations will be “bigger than a US presidential visit”

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

More than half of wastewater treatment plants in Ireland fail to meet regulatory standards — report
More than half of wastewater treatment plants in Ireland fail to meet regulatory standards — report
Environmental Protection Agency has sharply criticised Uisce Éireann, saying it has identified 72 priority areas where action was 'most urgently needed to prevent pollution and protect the environment'

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

'Things are only going to get worse': Families affected by drug intimidation hold vigil outside Dáil
'Things are only going to get worse': Families affected by drug intimidation hold vigil outside Dáil
Around 100 people gathered at Leinster House on Tuesday to demand better supports for families caught up in the fall out of addiction, and warned that communities across Ireland are being devastated by violence and exploitation

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Hand turns dice and changes the word November to Movember. Movember is an annual event to raise awareness of men's health issues
'We like to call it mental fitness': GAA project helps young people talk about suicide and self-harm
Partnership between the GAA, Gaelic Players Association, and the men’s health charity, Movember, has already reached 475 clubs

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Kevin Bakhurst comments
'Tangible' signs of reform at RTÉ, Oireachtas Committee to hear 
The committee will also hear that RTÉ has 'made significant progress in restoring financial stability and strengthening financial discipline'

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

An empty refrigerator at a SuperValu supermarket in Dublin
SuperValu cyberattack: Gardaí investigate supermarket hacking across nine EU countries
Gardaí and the National Cyber Security Centre are examining whether the attacks were linked to ransomware or hostile states

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Garda stock
No prosecution for garda who arranged firearm parts import for private gun club
A Fiorsú investigation led to a file being sent to the DPP after an earlier Garda inquiry made no criminal recommendation

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Taoiseach says public sector pay package 'is not a small offer' but insists it must be sustainable
Micheál Martin told the Dáil: 'We have to think of the wider picture as a Government. We have responsibilities, and that is it'

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Honeybee on a purple cornflower bloom
Taoiseach signals alarm over imported bees crossing the border from Northern Ireland
He added: 'If things continue for the next 50 years, we potentially face the extinction of the native Irish honeybee'

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Sinead O'Connor death
Sinéad O’Connor's children working with record label on future releases of her music
Róisín, writing on behalf of herself and her brothers, Jake and Yeshua, wrote: 'Through our family company, Deep Dana, we are actively involved in her legacy'

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

France EU Canada
Ursula Von der Leyen urged to listen to Europe's protesters by Limerick youth leader
Protests began in France in mid-September

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Hoax bomb threat prompts evacuation of Ryanair flight in Spain
Dublin Ryanair flights targeted as bomb threats hit airports across Europe
Flights from Dublin to Rome and Sofia were among those targeted, while searches of aircraft and a cruise ship found no explosives

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

'We're being used as scapegoats': Migrants protest proposed reform of citizenship rules
'We're being used as scapegoats': Migrants protest proposed reform of citizenship rules
'The introduction of a salary threshold is essentially placing a price tag on citizenship'

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

File Photo THE DIRECTOR GENERAL of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) said he “misspoke” when he claimed the cost of the
Data centre lobbyist 'surprised' about report of Irish firm flouting European labour laws
The workers reached a €1.3m settlement with BenBau after living in overcrowded living quarters with vermin infestations and substandard heating

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh asks to make statement to Dáil over involvement in Liberty Recycling
Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh asks to make statement to Dáil over involvement in Liberty Recycling
Charity chaired by Mr Ó Snodaigh is under investigation over financial irregularities

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

In this photo illustration, the Europol (European Union
Gardaí take part in EU-wide counter-extremism operation 
Europol warns that gaming platforms are being used to spread propaganda and recruit young people into extremism

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Ciara Mageean funeral
Ciara Mageean was ‘determined to give everybody a day to remember’, funeral hears
Fr Martin Kelly recalled the European champion’s sporting achievements, recent marriage and courage during her final weeks in hospice care.

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Dublin Fire Brigade stock
Two children among seven rescued from house fire in south Dublin
Five adults and two children were taken to hospital with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening after emergency services attended the scene

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after disappearance of Limerick woman
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after disappearance of Limerick woman
A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Because our independence matters to us
Advocates demand end to State housing of large groups of people with disabilities
The National Advocacy Service has revealed that there are more than 1,800 people with disabilities still live in large institutions without control over their lives

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Woman breastfeeding baby in cafe
Call for recruitment of public health nurses to be 'top priority' as babies miss developmental checks
Report shows 7,700 babies across Ireland missed their 12-month developmental check in 2025 due to a lack of public health nurses

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Defence Forces Tribunal: Officer denies putting pressure on soldier to not make formal complaint
Defence Forces Tribunal: Officer denies putting pressure on soldier to not make formal complaint
'There is no pressure on complainants. It is up to them what they want to do,' says Captain Mark Doyle

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Drumcree Orange Order parade
DUP leader insists party ‘fully behind’ his position on Drumcree dispute
Upper Bann MP Ms Lockhart quit the DUP on Monday over its handling of the fallout from the Drumcree parading dispute

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Three firearms and €2.5m worth of suspected cocaine seized during garda operation in Dublin 
Three firearms and €2.5m worth of suspected cocaine seized during garda operation in Dublin 
Three people aged in their 20s and 30s have been arrested in connection with the seizures 

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Ireland Legal Aid
High Court rules new criminal legal aid payment scheme is ‘grossly unfair’
Dublin solicitor John Quinn challenged the €520 flat-fee model, which prompted a withdrawal of services by criminal defence lawyers

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Dispute between public sector unions and government could become 'serious war of attrition'
Dispute between public sector unions and government could become 'serious war of attrition'
The strike could once again see the country grind to a standstill as teachers, nurses, civil and public servants intensify their industrial action

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

European Indoor Athletics Championships - Day Three - Emirates Arena
Funeral to be held for Irish Olympic star Ciara Mageean
There has been a huge outpouring of grief following the death of the former European champion runner, who died on Sunday surrounded by family

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

TOPSHOT-SWEDEN-CYBERCRIME-SUPERMARKETS
Supermarket disruption will occur again as AI makes hacking easier, says cybersecurity expert
Ronan Murphy, founder of cybersecurity firm Smarttech, said anything that has an internet connection is 'hackable'

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Puppy farms face bigger fines for welfare breaches
Puppy farms face bigger fines for welfare breaches
Five-year animal welfare strategy will be launched on Tuesday and include enhanced oversight of dog control, stronger enforcement, improved traceability, and public awareness initiatives

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Flooding stock
Some 90% of Ireland’s protected habitats in 'unfavourable condition', climate watchdog warns
More than half (51%) of protected habitats are deteriorating, leaving Ireland more vulnerable to climate impacts, including flooding, drought and wildfires, Climate Change Advisory Council says

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Hospital Hallway with Doctors, Nurses and Specialists in Hospital. Female and Male Physicians, Surgeons, Healthcare Officials Wa
Non-EU workers issued employment permits to meet Ireland’s skills shortage — report 
Report finds shortage of affordable housing in Ireland could discourage some workers from choosing to remain here in the long term, with 40% of those who obtain critical skills permits to work here leaving again within two years

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Irish EU Presidency
Public sector pay strike set to disrupt Dublin EU summit 
European Union heads of state and government will meet on November 12 — but the Government faces embarrassment as 300,000 public sector workers are set to strike on the same day

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Close-up of a couple receiving key of their new real estate.
'It's never going to be enough': Only 12 of 1,361 rental properties across Ireland within HAP limits
Housing Assistance Payment is failing to help those most in need amid rising rents and homelessness figures, says Simon Community report

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Galway v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final
6,700 patients waited longer than target time for urgent colonoscopy
Following the death of Olympian Ciara Mageean, Bowel Cancer Ireland has called for more supports —  and urged anyone eligible for screening to avail of it

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

Mental health centre standards to give 'transparency' to public, says commission chief
Mental health centre standards to give 'transparency' to public, says commission chief
The MHC is also expected to publish the first national standards for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) early next year

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

Tired concerned mother rocking sleeping baby.
New parents find it hard to nap despite sleep loss, DCU study finds
Mothers who took part in the research also reported the benefit of extended paternity leave, having felt a greater sense of support from their partners

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

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