25 m. ago New PAC chair says looking into Arts Council’s €6.7m abandoned IT system is priority

Sinn Féin’s John Brady says Public Accounts Committee will examine many of the recent controversies surrounding spending by State bodies

Politics

46 m. ago General Solicitor responsible for ‘Grace’ says ‘extensive submissions’ not included in final report

The General Solicitor for Minors and Wards of Court said it was in the public interest to confirm Grace was represented at the Commission.

Sport

5 h. ago ‘Worrying’ number of drink/drug driving arrests in one weekend

Gardaí in Donegal have expressed concern following a significant number of arrests for suspected drink/drug driving over the past weekend.… The post ‘Worrying’ number of drink/drug driving arrests in one weekend appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

7 h. ago Banking, housing remain challenges to Ireland’s competitiveness, NCPC report says

Banking, housing remain challenges to Ireland’s competitiveness, NCPC report says  The Irish Times

Politics

10 h. ago ‘In Türkiye, on public transport, you should be very quiet. I was shocked by the behaviour in Ireland’

‘In Türkiye, on public transport, you should be very quiet. I was shocked by the behaviour in Ireland’  The Irish Times

Events

10 h. ago ‘In Turkey, on public transport, you should be very quiet. I was shocked by the behaviour in Ireland’

‘In Turkey, on public transport, you should be very quiet. I was shocked by the behaviour in Ireland’  The Irish Times

Events

10 h. ago Minister Cummins visits Galway’s newest housing milestone during Council briefing

The Junior Minister for Local Government and Planning met with Galway County Council officials at Áras an Chontae last week to discuss their strategies for rolling out new social and affordable housing initiatives throughout County Galway. During his visit, Minister of State John Cummins toured the site of a new affordable housing scheme in Claregalway. […] The post Minister Cummins visits Galway’s newest housing milestone during Council briefing appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

10 h. ago Galway reps join Taoiseach at Dublin Castle for Comhairle na nÓg National Showcase

Representatives from Galway city and county joined over 400 of their peers – all aged between twelve and seventeen – to offer Taoiseach Michaél Martin and other decision makers an insight into the view of the next generation. They were in Dublin Castle for the Comhairle na nÓg National Showcase 2025, which as also attended […] The post Galway reps join Taoiseach at Dublin Castle for Comhairle na nÓg National Showcase appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

10 h. ago Meta introducing service to protect public figures from fake ads

Tech giant will use facial recognition technology to help detect and prevent scam ads on Facebook and Instagram

Politics

10 h. ago Irish average mortgages hit record €328,000 as buyers chase soaring prices

Buyers take on more debt as home prices soar

Economics

10 h. ago Taoiseach understands public concern over mooted salary for ‘housing tsar’

Plans for new Strategic Housing Activation Office as well as asylum system overhaul and military radar due before Cabinet

Politics

10 h. ago Taoiseach understands public concern over mooted €430,000 salary for ‘housing tsar’

Plans for new Strategic Housing Activation Office as well as asylum system overhaul and military radar due before Cabinet

Economics

17 h. ago Concern for wellbeing of Dublin teenager missing since Friday

Concern for wellbeing of Dublin teenager missing since Friday  Dublin Live

Events

18 h. ago Boy who suffered eye injury in driving range incident settles action for €55,000

The incident occurred six years ago at Health golf club in Portlaoise

Events

18 h. ago Garda body says new recruits can't 'vet' who their housemates are as it calls for housing scheme

The scheme would see the State provide a percentage of the purchase price, to be determined on a geographical and economic basis.

Politics

19 h. ago Dublin buyers bidding on tiny house slightly bigger than three car

There’s been lots of interest in the Portobello house, which looks set to sell for well above the asking price.

Politics

19 h. ago Officials working to resolve case of Irish woman detained in US after arriving from Ireland

Taoiseach says he is ‘concerned’ about Cliona Ward, a green card holder who had been living in the US for decades

Politics

22 h. ago Over 2,000 vacant homes back in residential use after owners receive grants worth €112.5m

Most applications for the vacant property refurbishment grant were received in Donegal, Cork and Mayo

Politics

23 h. ago Galway County Council announces 44 new affordable homes for Athenry

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council has announced plans to deliver 44 new affordable homes in Athenry. The affordable units are proposed under the Government’s ‘Housing for All’ programme. The Local Authority has today signed contracts with Studio PKA, Paul Keogh Architects, for the design of the two housing schemes. […] The post Galway County Council announces 44 new affordable homes for Athenry appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

24 h. ago ‘Penalising people for doing the right thing’: Commuters react to Irish Rail fare rises

Pricing reforms mean Greystones commuters are considering driving to Bray to catch Dart as it is cheaper there

Politics