17 m. ago One in four single people seeking emergency accommodation are from direct provision, say homeless agencies

Meeting of high-level committee advising Government also hears of increase in number of people over 60 falling into homelessness

Politics

8 h. ago Analysts ‘did not identify’ DNA of Dublin firefighter accused of raping woman in Boston hotel, US court hears

Terence Crosbie denies the charges and has pleaded not guilty

Events

12 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

14 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

14 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

14 h. ago Upgrade of power system could spark €83 yearly increase in household electricity bills

Government should consider energy credits to help households struggling with costs, Electricity Association of Ireland says

Economics

15 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

15 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

16 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 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

19 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

21 h. ago Accommodation sought for 500 refugees under international resettlement plan

Ireland fell behind on commitments made in 2020-2023 to bring in 2,900 refugees

Events

25 h. ago Notions restaurant review: This is intelligent, considered food, without ceremony

Notions restaurant review: This is intelligent, considered food, without ceremony  The Irish Times

Society

25 h. ago Restaurant Review: The food at this new Dublin 8 venue is intelligent and considered

When this Liberties cafe switches to its evening shift, you’ll get small plates, natural wine and a largely vegetarian menu

Society

30 h. ago The government is considering a scrappage scheme for electric cars

The Transport Minister conceded the government won’t hit the target of one million electric vehicles on the road by 2030.

Politics

32 h. ago Dublin firefighter accused of raping woman in Boston hotel says he ‘didn’t touch’ her, US court hears

Dublin firefighter accused of raping woman in Boston hotel says he ‘didn’t touch’ her, US court hears  The Irish Times

Events

33 h. ago Leisure Centre 'being used as emergency accommodation for immigrants' goes up in flames after being set on fir

Leisure Centre 'being used as emergency accommodation for immigrants' goes up in flames after being set on fir  Daily Mail

Events

33 h. ago Autistic man (23) ‘trapped’ in psychiatric unit for five years as HSE fails to secure accommodation

Man’s family cannot visit him and are only allowed to receive phone calls from him inside facility

Events

36 h. ago Row breaks out at protest over Government plans to buy CityWest Hotel

Around two dozen protesters gathered outside Leinster House on Wednesday.

Politics

36 h. ago Genocide Convention not considered by Central Bank when approving Israel Bonds

The Central Bank is the designated authority in relation to the sale of Israel Bonds in the EU.

Politics