COMMUNITY

The public bus network in Cork will soon be experiencing a change in their network. The National Transport Authority has recently published a tender document of a new €3.5bn transport plan. Within the tender, the NTA is looking for…

The rate of e-scooter collisions is soaring high. According to new Garda figures provided by the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, the number of collisions involving e-scooters totals 25 from July 15th to the present. The figures…

Women’s Aid has reported about a surge in domestic violence during Level 5. There is a 43% increase in calls to their 24-hour helpline in the past few months from March to June which is comparatively higher than in 2019.  Victims even…

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) said the driving test would be delayed as Level 5 restrictions were announced across the country as part of COVID-19 control. As a result, learner drivers will have to pay €300 to €600 more for car…

Galway: The response of readers of the world-famous travel magazine to the question of which is the friendliest city in Europe will make Ireland happy and proud. They have selected two cities in Ireland to be the friendliest cities in…

Reports says that teachers are upset while taking long hours of classes with face masks. A new survey by the Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI) found that in the wake of the Covid outbreak, a majority of teachers expressed concern about…

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has suggested that tighter restrictions may be imposed at the local level in December to get out of the Level 5 restrictions imposed nationwide. Level 5 restrictions were imposed for six weeks from…

The Irish government banned the use of sanitisers after they were found to be adulterated. Frequent use of sanitiser has been found to cause dermatitis, itchy eyes, respiratory problems and headaches. Virapro Hand Sanitiser (PCS…

DUBLIN: The Irish Government decides to cancel citizenship ceremonies in the wake of COVID-19 spread. Many are applying for Irish citizenship. It is customary for them to be granted citizenship by holding large ceremonies. Alternatively,…

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan warns that no nursing homes can be protected from Covid clutches unless the society joins together and work together to bring down the rising level of community transmission. National Public Health…