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Dublin: The Government is considering introducing a landmark generational smoking ban as part of its Tobacco-Free Ireland Strategy, which aims to reduce Ireland's smoking rate to below 5%. If approved, Ireland would become the first…

Dublin: Irish households continue to grapple with the rising cost of living, with inflationary pressures showing little sign of easing. Higher energy, fuel and food prices have placed a significant financial burden on families over the past…

Dublin: Rising tensions in the Middle East are once again affecting international air travel, creating uncertainty for passengers flying between Ireland and India. While there is no general suspension of flights from Ireland or other…

Dublin: A leading healthcare recruitment group has announced multiple employment opportunities for nurses and carers across hospitals and nursing homes in Ireland. Applications are now being invited from suitably qualified candidates…

Dublin: Ireland's Low Pay Commission has recommended increasing the national minimum wage from €14.15 to €14.94 per hour, a rise of 79 cents (5.6%). If approved by the government, the new rate will take effect from 1 January 2027, providing…

Dublin: The annual passenger cap at Dublin Airport has been formally removed after President Catherine Connolly signed the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Act into law. The legislation, approved by the Oireachtas, gives the Minister for…

Dublin: Calls to permit the sale of raw (unpasteurised) milk in Ireland have resurfaced, with Independent TD Barry Heneghan urging the government to review the current restrictions. He argues that adults should have the freedom to decide…

Dublin: Intel has announced a €5 billion investment in its Leixlip campus in Co Kildare, providing a major boost to Ireland's technology sector as the company seeks to strengthen its operations despite recent global restructuring and job…

Dublin: Delivery workers who bring food to customers' doorsteps in all weather conditions are set to receive stronger employment protections under a new European Union law. The EU Platform Work Directive must be transposed into national…

Dublin: The Department of Justice has introduced temporary measures to protect migrant workers whose Irish Residence Permit (IRP) cards have expired due to delays in the online renewal system, providing relief to thousands of applicants…