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Dublin: A major milestone has been reached in the development of South Dublin after Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council approved an extensive new planning framework for the expansion of Cherrywood Town Centre. The ambitious development…

Dublin: Taoiseach Micheál Martin has called for stronger action by the European Union in response to the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza and the West Bank, describing conditions in the Palestinian territories as “extremely serious”…

Dublin: Ireland’s economic performance has significantly weighed on the wider eurozone economy, with new figures from the EU’s statistics agency showing that the euro area unexpectedly contracted during the first quarter of the year.…

Dublin: Securing a home in Ireland has become increasingly difficult, with both homeownership and rental accommodation remaining out of reach for many residents. As the country grapples with one of the most severe housing shortages in its…

Brussels: The European Union is moving closer to adopting tougher migration rules that would allow member states to deport migrants ordered to leave the bloc to designated third countries outside the EU and grant authorities broader powers…

Dublin: The Irish government has announced new childcare fee caps aimed at reducing financial pressure on families amid the ongoing cost-of-living challenges. Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, confirmed the…

Dublin: Ireland is set to introduce a nationwide mobile phone emergency alert system next year, enabling authorities to send urgent warnings directly to the public during extreme weather events and other emergencies. Communications…

Dublin: The Irish government is set to introduce a new scrappage scheme aimed at accelerating the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), with grants of up to €8,500 available for owners of older petrol and diesel cars. The updated…

Dublin: The number of work permits issued to non-EU and non-EEA nationals in Ireland has continued to rise in 2026, despite job cuts in major multinational companies and a modest increase in unemployment. Latest figures from the…

Dublin: The strengthening of economic ties between India and Europe, including progress on the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), has raised expectations of increased opportunities for Indian professionals seeking employment across…