3 h. ago New RSA ad shows blood on the hands of those who promote drink driving

It’s reminiscent of the shocking early-2000s road safety ads, which the RSA had departed from in recent years.

Events

8 h. ago Donegal County Council paid €2.8M in swimming pool subsidies in three years

Donegal County Council has spent more than €2.8 million subsidising the operation of four public swimming pools over the past… The post Donegal County Council paid €2.8M in swimming pool subsidies in three years appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

9 h. ago ‘My husband is obsessed with exercise and sports ... it feels a bit like an affair’

Tell Me About It: He would rather leave the house for a run, cycle or swim than spend time with me and the children

Politics

20 h. ago New terrorism offences bill will allow State to prosecute people who travel abroad for terrorism

The Department of Justice said this new bill would bring Ireland’s counter-terrorism laws into line with those of other EU countries.

Events

20 h. ago Retired civil servants and ministers to have pension deductions checked

The department said the issues were not the fault of any of the individuals affected.

Politics

23 h. ago RTÉ spent €5,400 on pest inspections with rats spotted on Fair City set

RTÉ has had a spate of pest problems this year with rats and mice sighted in the creche, the main canteen, the wardrobe department, and even on the Fair City set

Politics

25 h. ago Joint Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs to discuss implications of recent EU

Joint Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs to discuss implications of recent EU-UK trade agreement with Minister of State Dooley and representatives of fisheries sector  Houses of the Oireachtas

Politics

27 h. ago Love Island review: Even with two Irish hopefuls in the villa I’m ready to pack my bags and head home

Love Island review: Even with two Irish hopefuls in the villa I’m ready to pack my bags and head home  The Irish Times

Politics

27 h. ago Northern Ireland Housing Executive Board Member Appointments

Northern Ireland Housing Executive Board Member Appointments  Department for Communities

Politics

31 h. ago Justice Minister to seek government approval for new terrorism offences bill today

The Department of Justice said this new bill would bring Ireland’s counter-terrorism laws into line with those of other EU countries.

Politics

33 h. ago Stormont spent more than £400,000 on heating as Northern Ireland pensioners were left out in cold last winter

Stormont spent more than £400,000 on heating as Northern Ireland pensioners were left out in cold last winter  The Irish News

Economics

33 h. ago I set two atheists up on a date. They spent the evening discussing God

Without the structure of a formal belief system, we have the freedom to create our own understanding of life

Politics

43 h. ago Study reveals one in eight women in Ireland visited emergency department after abortion

Study reveals one in eight women in Ireland visited emergency department after abortion  Pregnancy Help News

Politics

53 h. ago Algarve resort popular with Irish tourists cracks down on nudity and drunken behaviour

Albufeira has gone to war against badly-behaving foreign tourists by approving huge fines for public sex and nudity

Politics

54 h. ago €1.3m in Government funding of social housing in Galway city and county

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM More than one point three million euro has been awarded to Galway city and county for social housing. The Department of Housing grants will address the housing needs of older people, people with a disability along with helping tackling overcrowding. The funding will allow local authorities to […] The post €1.3m in Government funding of social housing in Galway city and county appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

55 h. ago Consultation launched on Northern Ireland Climate Adaptation Programme

Consultation launched on Northern Ireland Climate Adaptation Programme  Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

Politics

57 h. ago Irish people consuming alcohol at European average with 4.5% drop last year, figures show

Decrease mirrors growing trend of ‘drinking in a restrained manner’

Politics

63 h. ago Dept of Transport spent €600,000 on revamp of entrance and small plaza at Dublin headquarters

The works went €39,000 over initial estimate, despite a contingency of almost €105,000 being included.

Politics

3 d. ago Appropriate staff not available to mental health patients at ED

Appropriately qualified staff are not available to patients presenting with mental health difficulties at the Emergency Department in UHG. Cllr Eileen Mannion (FG) raised concern at a Regional Health Forum West that despite claims that all patients must be triaged in the Emergency Department, it was not a suitable environment for those requiring treatment for […] The post Appropriate staff not available to mental health patients at ED appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Science

3 d. ago Any other business: Excitement levels are turned up to 11 at the Department of Enterprise

Any other business: Excitement levels are turned up to 11 at the Department of Enterprise  The Irish Independent

Politics