No room at the inn: the Ukrainian refugees who are sleeping in Dublin Airport terminalArrivals are being housed in the old central terminal building, many of them having to sleep on their clothes or inflatable mattressesThu Jul 14 2022 - 19:45
Old Dublin Airport terminal used for refugees as State runs out of accommodation Government experiences shortage of State-provided accommodation for Ukrainian refugees and asylum seekersThu Jul 14 2022 - 12:07
Heatwave: Temperatures may hit 31 degrees as Ireland to be ‘uncomfortably warm’Met Éireann has issued a high temperature advisory for the end of this weekThu Jul 14 2022 - 12:05
Number of sexually transmitted disease cases up by almost 45% in first half of yearLimited testing last year during periods of Covid-19 restrictions may have created some level of ‘pent up’ demand, HIV group saysThu Jul 14 2022 - 11:46
‘Sweltering heat’: Met Éireann warns temperatures may ‘exceed 30 degrees’Monday was the hottest day of the year so far, with 27.7 degrees recorded in DublinWed Jul 13 2022 - 20:11
Journalist and author Susan McKay appointed Press OmbudsmanAlan Dukes, Siobhán Cronin and James Doorley to serve as directors of the Press Council of Ireland from SeptemberWed Jul 13 2022 - 15:04
Referendum on women’s place in home should be held next year, Oireachtas report saysGender Equality committee recommends referendum on replacing wording in the ConstitutionWed Jul 13 2022 - 13:06
Disability discrimination highest area of public contact to equality commissionIHREC publishes 2021 annual report detailing cases it worked on throughout yearTue Jul 12 2022 - 00:01
Covid-19: ‘No clear evidence’ on second boosters for under 60s - European health agenciesECDC and EMA say there is ‘no clear evidence’ to support wider second booster campaignMon Jul 11 2022 - 17:45
Remaining physically active mitigates against ‘risk of death’ in those over 50 Difficulty walking 100m or lifting 4.5kg linked to higher risk of death in following four years, notes researchMon Jul 11 2022 - 16:15
Plans for stricter controls of short-term lettings firms such as Airbnb agreed by GovernmentUnder plans, it will be an offence to advertise properties without correct planning permission in rent pressure zonesMon Jul 11 2022 - 01:00
One fifth of children in Europe living in poverty Social Justice Ireland says childhood poverty remains a ‘pressing problem’ in EuropeMon Jul 11 2022 - 00:30
Irish people consume more than twice the healthy level of saltThose who always put salt on food can expect to reduce their lives by around two years by age of 50Sun Jul 10 2022 - 18:18
Covid hospital numbers increase almost 200% in a monthICU admissions and Covid mortality remain relatively stable despite recent surge in casesSun Jul 10 2022 - 15:37
‘Stark decline’ in availability of Hap properties, new report saysSimon Communities of Ireland report finds 37 properties available across 16 areasSun Jul 10 2022 - 14:40
Investigation at An Bord Pleanála unaffected by resignation, says departmentPaul Hyde’s departure from his position with the planning appeals authority was confirmed on FridaySat Jul 09 2022 - 12:54
Number of gender recognition certs issued hit highest level in 2021 Since the Gender Recognition Act 2015, a person can apply for a gender recognition certificate to ensure their preferred gender is fully recognised by the StateFri Jul 08 2022 - 23:59
Paul Hyde resigns from An Bord Pleánala following allegations of conflict of interestMr Hyde tendered his resignation to Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien on FridayFri Jul 08 2022 - 23:31
Call for inclusion of chefs on critical skills list to reduce labour shortageRecent research from Failte Ireland found 86 per cent of restaurants and 84 per cent of hotels have vacancies in need of chefsThu Jul 07 2022 - 19:14
Almost one in four drivers check mobile phone while driving - research findsThe RSA and the gardaí are appealing to drivers to not use their phones while on the road.Thu Jul 07 2022 - 13:53
Covid-19 burden on hospitals increased ‘considerably’ in recent weeks, Holohan says No indication for need to change public health advice, chief medical officer’s update statesThu Jul 07 2022 - 12:11
Number of babies born rose for first time in 12 years in 2021More than 60,500 births in Ireland last year places ‘additional pressures’ on maternity servicesTue Jul 05 2022 - 19:29
Donnelly says Navan hospital decision cannot ‘repeat mistakes of the past’ Minister denies recent resignation of HSE chief Paul Reid is related to Navan hospital controversyTue Jul 05 2022 - 19:11
Calls to money advice helpline highest level in over a decade due to cost-of-living crisisRent arrears and the cost of utilities are the biggest concerns for people contacting money advice serviceTue Jul 05 2022 - 16:28
Over 65s make up majority of Covid hospital admissions - interim CMO saysNew variants BA.4 and BA.5 are dominant and driving surge, interim CMO saysTue Jul 05 2022 - 13:39
More Aer Lingus flights cancelled due to Covid surgeRyanair says it expects ‘minimal if any’ disruption to flights due to Spanish cabin crew strikeSun Jul 03 2022 - 17:27
June worst on record for hospital overcrowding with almost 10,000 patients on trolleys University Hospital Limerick had highest level of overcrowding, with 1,829 patients on trolleysFri Jul 01 2022 - 19:00
Adoptees and parents urged to register contact preferences as ‘historic’ legislation enactedBirth Information and Tracing Act provides access to birth and personal informationFri Jul 01 2022 - 17:13
Gardaí seize high-value cars and cash in operation targeting organised crime groupCAB searches across four counties target laundering in second-hand car tradeWed Jun 29 2022 - 18:30
More than two-thirds of family carers experiencing financial distress, survey findsFamily Carers Ireland calls for an increase in carer’s allowance to €325 per week in its pre-budget submissionWed Jun 29 2022 - 16:48
Romance fraud: What is it and how can I avoid it happening to me?Gardaí are warning members of the public to be careful when it comes to sending money to people over the internet.Wed Jun 29 2022 - 16:28
State unable to find any country willing to take 4.5m unused Covid-19 vaccinesCabinet told that there is an overabundance of supply of vaccines throughout the worldTue Jun 28 2022 - 20:56
Housing a factor in nurse shortage at Dublin child mental health facility, HSE saysEleven beds temporarily closed at Linn Dara mental health unit last month due to staffing shortageTue Jun 28 2022 - 17:30
Highest number of patients on hospital trolleys in June since records beganIrish Association of Emergency medicine says attendances at emergency departments at ‘alarming rate’Tue Jun 28 2022 - 16:01
Covid: New law allowing reintroduction of mandatory mask-wearing to be draftedGovernment’s legislation is to prepare for winter with no change in current public health adviceTue Jun 28 2022 - 12:11
Lack of appropriate care placements leave some children in unsafe situationsGovernance, management and resourcing of children’s services require further improvement, Hiqa saysMon Jun 27 2022 - 18:37
Covid hospital numbers increase by two-thirds over past two weeksHealth officials say hospital system is under ‘considerable pressure’ as two sub-lineages gain dominanceMon Jun 27 2022 - 18:03
‘Every day is different, I don’t see myself getting bored anytime soon’Graduate profile: Lisa Barry talks about her experience on the PwC graduate programme.Wed Jun 22 2022 - 09:14
Take-home alcohol sales 11% higher than pre-pandemic levels despite minimum unit pricingAnalysts say more time needed to isolate effect of new legislation from pandemic and cost-of-living factorsWed Jun 22 2022 - 02:15
Ireland’s alcohol prices: People from Republic travelling to North’s off-licences and spending ‘up to €3,000’ at a timeMixed views on minimum unit pricing since its introduction, but those around the Border notice biggest changeWed Jun 22 2022 - 02:00
A selection of popular graduate programmesGrad schemes are aiming to attract the best and brightest talentTue Jun 21 2022 - 01:00
‘The outcome certainly bore fruit’ Graduate profile: Bonga Dlamini O’Carroll completed the Accounting Technicians Ireland apprenticeshipTue Jun 21 2022 - 00:32
‘My only advice is to go for it!’Graduate profile: Yanyan Zhang talks about the EY graduate programmeTue Jun 21 2022 - 00:20
‘I learn something new every week on the job’Graduate profile: Nicola McGloughlin talks about her experience on the Aldi graduate programme.Tue Jun 21 2022 - 00:18
‘We are constantly being offered different learning opportunities and training modules’Graduate profile: Molly Sheridan talks about her experience on the Deloitte graduate programmeTue Jun 21 2022 - 00:15
‘The graduate programme is a very popular career starter’Graduate profile: Lorna McGuinness talks about the KPMG graduate programmeTue Jun 21 2022 - 00:13
‘If you have a passion for technology, let that show in your application’Graduate profile: Sarah Whelan talks about the Accenture graduate programme she took part in.Tue Jun 21 2022 - 00:12
‘I spent my first two years in Thailand’Graduate profile: Kacey Maher talks about her experience on the Jameson graduate programmeTue Jun 21 2022 - 00:11
Complaints about legal practitioners rose by 12% last yearAlmost half of the complaints were closed because they were deemed ‘inadmissible’Fri Jun 17 2022 - 16:24
Rising Covid-19 cases set to put increased pressure on hospitals, Holohan warnsIt comes as the number of patients in hospital with the virus has risen to 515Fri Jun 17 2022 - 15:04
