Sharon Lynch

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

In the first 11 months of 2021, there was a drop of 80% in the number of children that visited an adult in prison (file image)

Prisoners' family contact impacted by pandemic - IPRT

The Irish Penal Reform Trust has said Covid-19 has had a devastating impact on family contact for people in Irish prisons.

Ireland • 07 Feb 22

The man appeared in court this morning (file image)

Man remanded as part of Europe-wide fraud investigation

A man extradited from Romania to Ireland last night, who is accused of money laundering and setting up bogus companies, has been remanded in custody.

Courts • 05 Feb 22

Lidl is also announcing a €10 million investment in pay increases for its workforce of 6,100 people across the island of Ireland (File photo)

Lidl to recruit 750 new roles this year

Supermarket chain Lidl has said it is to recruit more than 750 new employees to its Irish operations this year.

Ireland • 27 Jan 22

Alanna Quinn Idris, 17, was treated for her injuries in hospital

Appeal for witnesses after assault on teenage girl

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward after an assault on a teenage girl in Ballyfermot, Dublin four days ago.

Dublin • 03 Jan 22

Men ranging in age from 18 to 88 used the service in 2021

Men's Aid saw sharp increase in contacts in 2021

Men's Aid has reported a 30% increase in demand on its domestic violence support services in 2021 compared to 2020.

Ireland • 02 Jan 22

An accident in Co Tyrone yesterday resulted in the deaths of three young men and left a fourth injured

Garda appeal after seven people die in road collisions

Gardaí have appealed to road users to take greater care following a number of fatal and serious injury road traffic collisions during the Christmas holidays.

Ireland • 28 Dec 21

Similar laws already exist in New Zealand and the Philippines

Consultation begins on paid domestic violence leave

The Department of Equality has said a report is being prepared on how to operate a scheme to provide paid domestic violence leave.

Ireland • 23 Dec 21

The unit was stood down from operations and training activities on 2 November last following a number of volunteer resignations

Doolin Coast Guard to be reconstituted on interim basis

The Doolin Coast Guard is to be reconstituted on an interim basis. The unit was stood down from operations and training activities on 2 November last following a number of volunteer resignations.

Regional • 16 Dec 21