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The IAAT said many of its 250 members' businesses are threatened with closure due to high insurance premiums (stock image)

Tourism firms face closure due to high insurance costs

High insurance costs and difficulties obtaining cover for businesses operating in the tourism sector have the potential to seriously undermine Ireland's overall tourism offering, Fáilte Ireland has warned.

Ireland • 25 Apr 23

The Yondr pouches are used in entertainment spaces but also in schools and courtrooms

More phone-free gigs expected for Irish audiences

Irish audiences can expect to see more 'phone-free' gigs on offer as several large comedy acts opt to ban mobiles to improve the viewing experience.

Music • 11 Apr 23

Tom, not his real name, was sleeping in his car for four months before getting accommodation with a charity (File image)

'I am going to die a homeless man'

A man who became homeless more than five months ago after a relationship breakdown has said he is "going to die a homeless man" as he cannot see himself finding housing in the future.

Ireland • 30 Mar 23

Massive security plans for Biden's visit to Ireland

US President Joe Biden is set to visit Ireland next month to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

Ireland • 27 Mar 23

Tax adviser Rebecca Cuskelly was 20 when she got her first lip fillers

87 Irish complaints to UK cosmetic treatment register

A British national register of accredited practitioners who provide non-surgical cosmetic treatments received 87 complaints from people in the Republic of Ireland last year.

Health • 14 Mar 23

Tenants Egija Jamal, her husband and children face eviction from their home in Donabate, Co Dublin

'I'm hopeless' - family face eviction as ban lifted

A family of six face eviction from their home in Donabate, Co Dublin, following the Government decision to end a ban on no-fault evictions which had been in place since October and will expire at the end of the month.

Ireland • 09 Mar 23

Anna and Olena Artemenko plan to return to Ukraine this year

'Very hard' year of changes for Ukrainians in Waterford

Ukrainian refugees reflect on their time spent in Waterford following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine • 27 Feb 23

Refuges said the reason they are seeing prolonged stays in their emergency housing, is due to the lack of available housing

Half of domestic violence refuges are currently full

Over half of domestic violence refuges across the country that were contacted by RTÉ News have said they are currently full.

Ireland • 27 Jan 23

The centre prepared to feed 100 extra people today after being advised by Government that more people may attend

Capuchin Day Centre warned to expect more visits

The Capuchin Day Centre manager was warned by the Government to expect more people presenting to them, after the announcement that offers of accommodation to single adults arriving in Ireland seeking protection had been paused.

Ireland • 25 Jan 23

Early Childcare providers protesting outside the Dáil this morning

500 childcare providers closed in protest over funding

The closure of hundreds of Early Childcare Providers is "unwarranted", Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O'Gorman has said.

Ireland • 11 Nov 22