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Dublin: Ireland saw a 75% increase in electronic device sales between 2019 and 2024, with a record 93 million items sold last year, according to WEEE Ireland’s annual report. Vaping devices alone accounted for one-third of all units, while…

Dublin: Ireland continues to face high overall litter levels, according to the latest Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) survey, despite notable progress from the deposit return scheme in reducing plastic bottle and can waste. Naas…

Dublin: The euro is on the verge of reaching a historic milestone against the Indian rupee, with exchange rates nearing ₹100 for the first time ever. On Sunday, the EUR/INR rate stood at ₹99.47, slightly lower than ₹99.62 recorded on June…

Dublin: Ireland’s average mortgage rate dropped to 3.72% in April, down from 3.77% in March — marking the third consecutive monthly decline and the lowest level in two years, according to the Central Bank. Despite the drop, Ireland still…

Dublin: Alcohol consumption among Irish adults fell by 4.5% in 2024, continuing a 25-year downward trend, according to a report commissioned by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI). The average adult consumed 9.49 litres of pure…

Dublin: The Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference has issued a powerful statement condemning what it describes as genocide and ethnic cleansing being carried out by the Israeli government in Gaza. The bishops have called for an immediate end…

Belfast: Unrest continues to grip Northern Ireland as anti-immigrant riots sparked by a reported sexual assault incident involving three immigrants show no signs of abating. Violent clashes have now spread to multiple towns and cities,…

Dublin: Ryanair has implemented a minimum €500 fine for passengers whose unruly behaviour leads to their removal from a flight. The airline aims to deter disruptive conduct and maintain a comfortable, on-time travel experience for all…

President Donald Trump’s new travel ban, affecting citizens from 20 countries—primarily in Africa and the Middle East—took effect Monday at midnight ET. The order, signed last week, imposes full entry restrictions on 12 countries, including…

Dublin – Garda recruitment activities in refugee and asylum seeker accommodation centres across Ireland have sparked political and public debate, with concerns raised about the suitability and legality of such efforts. Documents released…