Should restaurant sector VAT rate be reduced in Budget? When Budget 2026 is announced on 7 October, it will be the first time the current government will have an opportunity to show the people where its priorities lie when money is on the line. Ireland • 22 Sep
Should restaurant sector VAT rate be reduced in Budget? When Budget 2026 is announced on 7 October, it will be the first time the current government will have an opportunity to show the people where its priorities lie when money is on the line. Ireland • 22 Sep
Is it safe to swim outside of bathing season? Bathing season ends tomorrow, meaning for many designated swimming spots around the Irish coast, no testing on water quality will be done until 1 June 2026. Ireland • 14 Sep
Is it safe to swim outside of bathing season? Bathing season ends tomorrow, meaning for many designated swimming spots around the Irish coast, no testing on water quality will be done until 1 June 2026. Ireland • 14 Sep
First white-tailed eagle born in Waterford in 150 years The first confirmed birth of a white-tailed eagle in Co Waterford for over 150 years has taken place. Environment • 04 Sep
First white-tailed eagle born in Waterford in 150 years The first confirmed birth of a white-tailed eagle in Co Waterford for over 150 years has taken place. Environment • 04 Sep
Crunching the numbers of running for president What are the costs associated with a presidential run? Presidential Election • 12 Aug
Crunching the numbers of running for president What are the costs associated with a presidential run? Presidential Election • 12 Aug
Childhood vaccination rates below pre-pandemic levels Childhood vaccination rates across Ireland remain below pre-pandemic levels, according to a new report. Ireland • 15 Jul
Childhood vaccination rates below pre-pandemic levels Childhood vaccination rates across Ireland remain below pre-pandemic levels, according to a new report. Ireland • 15 Jul
Crucial areas for conserving Irish seabirds identified A map identifying the 73 most important areas for Ireland's seabirds is being launched by BirdWatch Ireland. Environment • 03 Jul
Crucial areas for conserving Irish seabirds identified A map identifying the 73 most important areas for Ireland's seabirds is being launched by BirdWatch Ireland. Environment • 03 Jul
Abuse victims retraumatised by family law system - report Child and adult survivors of domestic abuse say that going through the Irish family law system is traumatic and causes "secondary victimisation" and "increased vulnerability", new research has shown. Ireland • 04 Jun
Abuse victims retraumatised by family law system - report Child and adult survivors of domestic abuse say that going through the Irish family law system is traumatic and causes "secondary victimisation" and "increased vulnerability", new research has shown. Ireland • 04 Jun
Exercise may reduce risk of cancer returning, study shows An international cancer study has found that exercise can have huge benefits for cancer patients and can even reduce the risk of the disease returning. Health • 03 Jun
Exercise may reduce risk of cancer returning, study shows An international cancer study has found that exercise can have huge benefits for cancer patients and can even reduce the risk of the disease returning. Health • 03 Jun
Calls for TikTok accountability over 'SkinnyTok' trend The European Commission and Coimisiún na Meán have said they are aware of the issues linked to the trend known as 'SkinnyTok', and that protecting minors online was top priority. Ireland • 30 May
Calls for TikTok accountability over 'SkinnyTok' trend The European Commission and Coimisiún na Meán have said they are aware of the issues linked to the trend known as 'SkinnyTok', and that protecting minors online was top priority. Ireland • 30 May
