Sharon Lynch

One taxi driver who was waiting to pick up a fare on Dublin's O'Connell Street said he still encounters racism occasionally (File photo)

Racism in Dublin: 'It makes you feel less human'

With the Government's anti-racism strategy being launched early next week, RTÉ's This Week programme took to the capital to find out if people living here experience racist comments and abuse in their daily lives.

Ireland • 19 Mar 23

An estate agent told RTÉ News that she has been inundated with calls from tenants facing eviction and landlords who want to sell up (file image)

'Nowhere to go' - Tenant worried due to eviction ban

Ellen Kennedy says a for sale sign was erected outside her home in Ashbourne, Co Meath, the morning after the Government announced that the eviction ban will not be extended.

Ireland • 12 Mar 23

'This is hanging over us, this is not a joke', says Electric Ireland customer Úna Ni Chonaire Fulham

'There has to be a mistake' - electricity bills' shock

The impact of high energy prices has become startlingly clear for many people as winter bills arrive in homes around the country. Two hard-pressed households, one of whom received a bill 20 times higher than previously, spoke to RTÉ's This Week.

Ireland • 05 Mar 23

The hospitality sector has been criticised for not passing on savings to consumers

Is visiting Dublin good value for money for tourists?

This week the Government announced an extension of the 9% reduced VAT rate for the hospitality sector for a further six months.

Dublin • 26 Feb 23

One in four motorists admitted they may have been over the limit when driving the morning after a night out (file pic)

Bank holiday weekend motorists urged to drive safely

With an extended St Patrick's Day bank holiday weekend nearly upon us, people are being urged to drive safely and responsibly as some motorists continue to take risks when it comes to drinking and driving.

Ireland • 14 Mar 22