2 h. ago Rent controls to be eased for new builds in planned ‘pressure zones’ reform

Cap of 2% rise per annum will apply to existing tenancies but landlords will be able to charge more between tenancies

Events

2 h. ago Plans to tie rents for new build apartments to inflation rate being brought to Cabinet

Under the proposal, the 2% rent cap will not apply to apartments built after a certain date.

Society

3 h. ago Despite the politics, Ireland is Israel’s second biggest export market for goods

Figures from UN’s trade database Comtrade reveals Ireland’s compromised political position as EU takes harder tone on Gaza

Politics

8 h. ago Morrissey’s musical entourage heads for Spain in October — with record numbers on board

If Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos want to save their celebrity-driven Space Programs from sinking like submarines, they should forget about giving free trips to Katy Perry or ploughing their cash into reusable capsules. No — if they want a guaranteed success story, just fly the Marty Party to the Moon. Because the best-known face […] The post Morrissey’s musical entourage heads for Spain in October — with record numbers on board appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

18 h. ago Opinion: Dublin's streets are a mess, and not enough is being done to fix them

The council and government are in denial about the state of our capital city, writes Gus Landy.

Politics

32 h. ago Nóra Quoirin's family reflect on what would have been her 21st birthday: ‘My universe is still filled with her’

Franco-Irish teenager Nóra Quoirin was discovered dead in the jungle nine days after she went missing from a resort in Malaysia in August 2019. For her family she remains a cherished inspiration

Politics

46 h. ago Six Ukrainian regions targeted by Russia in one of war’s largest aerial attacks

Three emergency responders were killed in the capital Kyiv, officials said.

Events

53 h. ago Childcare fees for some parents to be reduced from September

The cap applies to full-day care of 40 to 50 hours and follows a fee freeze introduced in 2022.

Society

55 h. ago Four killed in Kyiv after Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine

Rescue operations are under way at several locations in the capital.

Events

55 h. ago Dublin weather: Mild, humid, but wet few days ahead for capital

Dublin weather: Mild, humid, but wet few days ahead for capital  Dublin Live

Politics

67 h. ago Families paying highest childcare costs to benefit from cap in September

No parent should pay more than €295 a week for a child attending part of Core Funding scheme

Society

67 h. ago ‘Go like f**k mate’: How the MV Matthew ship and a €157 million drugs haul was seized

Further details of the ship’s capture emerged during this week’s sentencing hearing of eight men who have pleaded guilty to drug trafficking offences

Economics

68 h. ago Ireland captaincy can drive Craig Casey’s game to a new level

Ireland captaincy can drive Craig Casey’s game to a new level  MSN

Politics

2 d. ago HAP caps should be revised regularly to reflect rental market, Ombudsman says

Investigation finds duplication of work done by local authorities on HAP applications, resulting in potential delays

Politics

2 d. ago Over 53,000 rental homes 'effectively taken off' private market due to HAP scheme, report finds

An Ombudsman report found a number of areas of concern with the scheme, including delays and a lack of accessible information.

Politics

3 d. ago Lawyer of Galway man accused of dangerous driving causing death to get independent expert to analyse crash data

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Lawyers for a Galway man accused of dangerous driving causing the death of his daughter in a Westmeath crash will get an independent expert to analyse crash data. 45-year-old doctor Babak Meshkat has yet to indicate a plea. The accused of An Cimín Mór, Cappagh Road in […] The post Lawyer of Galway man accused of dangerous driving causing death to get independent expert to analyse crash data appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

3 d. ago Mushroom poisoning accused tells court she lied to police as she feared being held responsible

Erin Patterson is charged with murdering her estranged husband’s parents and aunt with lethal death cap mushrooms.

Events

3 d. ago Five homes on view this week in Wicklow and Dublin from €345,000 to €1.295m

New to the market in Wicklow Town, Stoneybatter, Swords, Blackrock and Ranelagh

Politics

3 d. ago Carlow shooting: Two bunches of flowers lie outside Fairgreen Shopping Centre

Regular shopper Geraldine Nolan says she was ‘shocked’ by the ‘terrible’ events

Events

3 d. ago Only the introduction of Tina’s maiden name could stir a response from ‘monster’ Richard Satchwell

Richard Satchwell’s self-centred delusion still had capacity to surprise after a five week trial

Politics