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Dublin: An answer to a parliamentary question has revealed that 257 post offices have shuttered across Ireland since 2015. The loss of these community hubs—which offer financial services, social welfare access, and communications—has…

Dublin: Taoiseach Micheál Martin has announced that the government is actively exploring the introduction of a new savings and investment scheme aimed at assisting first-time home buyers and boosting housing supply. The proposal, originally…

Dublin: An Indian student studying in Dublin and his father in Karnataka have become victims of a sophisticated online scam involving a fraudster impersonating an official from the Indian Embassy. The family lost over ₹1 lakh (approximately…

Dublin: Eight individuals have been sentenced by the Special Criminal Court in Dublin following Ireland’s largest-ever drug seizure—an international operation that has exposed a complex web of organised crime, transnational smuggling, and…

Dublin: Housing Minister James Brown’s proposed changes to apartment design standards—aimed at reducing construction costs and accelerating housing supply—will be presented to the Cabinet next week. The proposal, however, has drawn sharp…

Dublin: Tesco Ireland has announced plans to open ten new stores across the country over the next 12 months, in a move that will create 400 new jobs and strengthen its presence in the Irish retail sector. The €40 million investment will…

Dublin: In response to rising inmate numbers and increasing strain on the prison system, the Irish Prison Service has launched a recruitment campaign to hire 300 new prison officers. The campaign, announced by Director General Caron…

Dublin: Galway has become home to Ireland’s first solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging station, with the launch of the Westside EV Charging Hub. Officially opened by Mayor Mike Cubbard and Minister of State Seán Canney, the hub is…

Dublin: June 2025 was Ireland’s fourth-warmest June on record, according to Met Éireann’s monthly Climate Statement. Despite a cool start, the month recorded an average temperature of 15.1°C, with all weather stations reporting…

Dublin: Corporate tax receipts surged by 25% year-on-year in June, a critical payment month accounting for about one-fifth of annual returns. This rebound helped offset a sharp 30% drop in May, bringing year-to-date corporate tax revenues…