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DUBLIN: Four banks in Ireland are working together to develop a new payment system to defeat Revolut. AIB, Bank of Ireland, Permanent TSB and KBC Bank are preparing for the move, which is expected to rival Revolut. They plan to build an…

DUBLIN: The growth rate of the COVID-19 infection in Ireland is rising, shocking the whole world. It is alarming that Ireland has had the highest number of COVID-19 infections in the world in the last seven days. Bloomberg's latest data…

Tanáiste Leo Varadkar said that the general public will be vaccinated for Covid-19 after Easter. He also added that people could expect a good summer to come. "For people who are generally well and under 65, it'll be after Easter,…

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said that he won't be blaming the UK coronavirus variant alone for the surge in cases. He pointed out that socialisation over Christmas also played a role in transmission rates. However, Mr Martin said that the…

According to the Department of Social Protection, there are many workers who are unable to go to work due to a lack of childcare triggered by Covid-19 closures and they may be eligible to claim the Pandemic Unemployment Payment. The…

The chief medical officer has asked people to cut the chain of virus spread by wearing face masks outdoors. Taoiseach Micheál Martin says that it will be good if everyone wear mask when they're out. At the same time he also said that…

DUBLIN: A memorial has been held near the home of George Nkencho, who was shot dead by Gardai. Family and friends paid tribute to George Nkencho. The memories of Mr. Nkencho, who had lost his life prematurely, were shared with his family…

DUBLIN: The weather forecast is that it will continue to be cold and snowy in Ireland. The temperature will rise slightly but there will be no significant change in cold or snow. On Saturday, Ireland witnessed the coldest temperature in…

DUBLIN: The issue of forcing WhatsApp users to share data with Facebook does not apply to those in Europe. This is because it has a special agreement with the European Union. All such services here are under the control of the European…

The family in Co Cork is excited and happy to be reunited with their stolen dog. Bernard and Liz Ahern, from Midleton, lost their beloved pet Ruby, but found last month and received an early Christmas present. Ruby was stolen from her…