1 hour ago Spat over process of dividing €500,000 funding to groups in Galway city

Members of the Council’s ruling pact have been accused of ‘wasting community groups’ time’ in a row over the divvying up of half-a-million euro in grants. A simmering dispute on the Council’s newly formed Grants Committee spilled into the Chamber at Monday’s meeting of the local authority where a number of councillors hit out at […] The post Spat over process of dividing €500,000 funding to groups in Galway city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

2 h. ago How Ireland's coastal homes remain in demand: ‘Buyers like the idea of slowing down’

Homes with direct access to the water are the Holy Grail, selling agents say

Politics

7 h. ago Schools told they cannot spent €9m phone pouch budget on other education needs 

Principals say funding should used for more pressing issues

Politics

9 h. ago As the government blocks funding for major social housing projects, coalition councillors point fingers

As the government blocks funding for major social housing projects, coalition councillors point fingers  Dublin InQuirer

Politics

13 h. ago Taxpayer on the hook for €444,412 in claims over collapse of Platinum Travel

The Dublin based travel agency went out of business on December 19th last and the annual report from the Irish Aviation Authority’s Travellers’ Protection Fund shows that the Platinum Travel Ltd bond covered only €47,143 of claims made in 2024.

Economics

15 h. ago Department of Social Protection fined €550k for unlawful database of millions of Irish people's faces

A data watchdog ruled that biometric data gathered through applications for the Public Services Card lacked clear legal basis and violated privacy laws.

Economics

15 h. ago Liquidators appointed to marketing company Frank&Bear amid alleged misappropriation of funds

Judge direct provisional liquidators appointed with power to take control of all property to which company appeared entitled

Politics

16 h. ago Ireland needs a plan to protect its undersea cables and government wants your views

The new maritime security strategy is expected to be published before the end of the year and is likely to focus on security of critical undersea infrastructure such as internet and electrical cables.

Politics

17 h. ago Child (12) seeking international protection was missing for 18 months from State care, Hiqa report

Hiqa recently inspected the Tusla welfare service for unaccompanied and separated children seeking international protection

Society

17 h. ago Unclear whether child (12), missing from State care since 2023, has been located

Hiqa recently inspected the Tusla welfare service for unaccompanied and separated children seeking international protection

Society

18 h. ago Protections for tenants who live outside current Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) to be brought forward next week

Government rejects Sinn Féin accusation it is ‘scrambling around under pressure from the Opposition and changing their plan’

Events

18 h. ago Plans moving forward for upgrade of Oranmore Train Station carpark

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The wheels are in motion for the much-needed upgrade of the car park at Oranmore Train Station. It comes as works are set to begin this year on the addition of a passing loop and extra platform. The long-awaited passing loop and additional platform will add extra […] The post Plans moving forward for upgrade of Oranmore Train Station carpark appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

20 h. ago Around 30 unaccompanied children in State care were reported missing during service inspection

In the most recent inspection of the Tusla service, around 30 children were reported as missing and unaccounted for.

Events

20 h. ago Department of Social Protection fined €550,000 over facial scans

Department also ordered to come up with valid lawful basis for the use of facial scans and facial matching software for registration of Public Services Cards

Politics

25 h. ago Ireland uniquely exposed to reversal of globalisation, IMF warns

Washington DC-based fund highlights strength of Irish economy while flagging risk

Events

25 h. ago Dublin weather LIVE: Yellow weather warning with lightning damage and flood alert

Dublin weather LIVE: Yellow weather warning with lightning damage and flood alert  Dublin Live

Events

29 h. ago Dublin city needs at least 8,600 additional tourist beds this decade, says hotelier’s report

Dublin city needs at least 8,600 additional tourist beds this decade, says hotelier’s report  The Irish Independent

Society

37 h. ago Beaumont hospital has NTPF waiting list funding suspended over ‘potential financial irregularities’

Dublin hospital is latest to be drawn into funding controversy after NTPF restores insourcing arrangements at CHI hospitals

Economics

40 h. ago Concerns mount over safety risks at busy Letterkenny junctions

Donegal County Council has been urged to seek funding for more safety measures at two busy junctions in Letterkenny. The… The post Concerns mount over safety risks at busy Letterkenny junctions appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

40 h. ago Housing minister invites construction firms to express interest in building apartments

Building companies and development firms have been invited by James Browne to apply for a public funding package.

Politics