Expert says carbon tax moves people to use cleaner fuel The carbon tax is necessary as the proceeds help those worst hit by cost-of-living expenses, according to economist and Climate Advisory Council member Professor John ... Ireland • 10 Oct
'I still recall the silence on the streets afterward' On the morning of 11 September 2001, I was at my apartment in Washington DC preparing to go work at RTÉ's Washington office, when the ... US • 11 Sep
'It's not the drink that I missed but the talk' Conway's Corner House in Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim has been closed since March last year, apart from two weeks last autumn. Owner Joe Gunning is looking ... Regional • 25 Jul
Café owners worried about policing vaccine passes As thousands of businesses wait for direction from the Government on the reopening of indoor service, café owners are worried about policing vaccine or Covid-19 ... Coronavirus • 11 Jul
'As many reasons as climbers' on Croagh Patrick What motivates people to climb to the top of Croagh Patrick? That's the question I asked those I joined on the climb as a month-long ... Connacht • 05 Jul
'It is hard now to get staff' - Bundoran business owner Hiring sufficient staff and retaining Government subsidies are among concerns expressed by businesses reopening in Bundoran over the coming weeks. Regional • 31 May
Care leavers say supports should continue to age 26 Young people who aged out of State care at 18 have said that accommodation and supports should be available up to age 26 to prevent ... Ireland • 25 May
Mullingar to host Fleadh Cheoil in August, 2022 Mullingar has been named as the host town for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in August, 2022. Regional • 02 May
Warning over 'eye-watering' level of youth unemployment The National Youth Council of Ireland has described as "eye-watering" the high level of unemployment among young people and warned of a social and economic ... Ireland • 04 Apr
Call for 10-attendee limit for funerals to be increased The director of one Dublin's largest funeral homes has said large churches and cemeteries should be able to accommodate 25 to 50 people with social ... Coronavirus • 22 Mar
