Carole Coleman

Here, we take a look at what both candidates have said they would do during a White House term

Trump vs Harris: What happens if either wins White House

With Donald Trump and Kamala Harris offering two different visions of America, we take a look at what the two candidates have said they would do during a White House term.

US • 04 Nov 24

The Ombudsman for Children's Office described these carers as 'invisible' in Government policy (file image)

Calls for further supports for people giving kinship care

The Ombudsman for Children's Office (OCO) has called for urgent support for families providing full-time kinship care to the children of their relatives.

Ireland • 04 Oct 24

The school holds classes on Saturday afternoons and is a pilot project

Ukrainian language school opens for children in Leitrim

A weekend school to keep Ukrainian children connected to home is up and running in Carrick-on-Shannon in county Leitrim.

Connacht • 30 Sep 24

The CEO of The Irish Plant Contractors Association said the levy could add €5,000 to the price of a new home

IPCA calls for further delays on construction waste levy

The Irish Plant Contractors Association has called for a further delay to a levy on construction and demolition waste due to take effect on 1 September.

Ireland • 06 Jun 24

Tom Johnson House at Beggars Bush in Dublin will use 75% less energy

First Government building undergoes deep retrofitting

A 1970s office block is the first Government building to be deep retrofitted to reduce its carbon emissions. Tom Johnson House at Beggars Bush in Dublin will use 75% less energy and the building's life will be extended by more than 50 years.

Dublin • 06 May 24

The Offaly complex supports the national energy grid at times of high demand

Gas Networks Ireland, Bord na Móna plan carbon reduction

Gas Networks Ireland and Bord na Móna have announced measures to reduce carbon emissions from the Edenderry Renewable Energy Complex in Co Offaly by 40% by 2029.

Leinster • 04 Apr 24

Monument to medieval ringfort unveiled in Roscommon

Roscommon town has unveiled a monument to the people of Ranelagh, a medieval ringfort settlement spanning 1,000 years, that was discovered during a road project eight years ago.

Connacht • 18 Mar 24

Anyone who came to Ireland from Ukraine under temporary protection measures can take free English language classes

Extra English classes sought for Ukrainians in Ireland

Over 26,000 Ukrainians enrolled in free English language classes in 2023, according to the Department of Further and Higher Education.

Education • 17 Feb 24

Andrii Grachov and Kateryna Muzychko said baby Olivia is also the world's first "Sherkrainain"

Sherkin Island celebrates birth of first Ukrainian baby

A Ukrainian couple who met on Sherkin Island off the south coast of Cork, where they are living, are celebrating the birth of the Island's first Ukrainian baby.

Munster • 08 Feb 24

The Low Emission Vehicle Toll Incentive Scheme was introduced five years ago to encourage motorists to switch to electric vehicles

Electric vehicle toll discount scheme to end

A scheme which sees drivers of electric vehicles paying half-price tolls will be wound down at the end of December.

Business • 17 Nov 23