Cian McCormack

Around 64,000 people are waiting for tests

Learner drivers face 25 week wait for test

The waiting time to get a driving test is 25 weeks compared to six weeks this time last year, with 64,000 people waiting to sit their tests.

Ireland • 08 Feb 21

Plan will allow people to sell electricity back to the national gird

Scheme to sell electricity expected by summer

A massive investment is needed for the national grid to integrate increasing amounts of renewable energy and to meet a rising demand for electricity.

Environment • 04 Feb 21

Joe Brennan is a storyteller with 20 years experience

Storytelling 'break in the day' for pandemic isolated

An initiative where a storyteller phones elderly people who are feeling isolated during the pandemic to give them a "break in their day" has started in Co Wexford.

Leinster • 03 Feb 21

Strict controls remain in place at the Island's borders, including restrictions on those who can travel

Virus spread speed warning as island exits lockdown

The Chief Minister of the Isle of Man has warned how quickly Covid-19 can spread after an infected person left quarantine and resulted in cases all over the island.

World • 02 Feb 21

Not all '.ie' websites are hosted in Ireland, resulting in Irish online shoppers being hit with additional fees

Consumers cautioned over misleading sites post-Brexit

Consumer experts have urged online shoppers not to be duped by '.ie' websites not based in Ireland or they could face additional taxes and duties on what they buy.

Ireland • 05 Feb 21

The CEO of Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland said a national conversation was needed to find solutions and change the 'way we live, work and rebuild our economy'

Changed behaviour in pandemic sees drop in emissions

Greenhouse gas emissions fell in Ireland because of the pandemic, a new study shows, dramatic declines in economic activity and transport in 2020.

Business • 29 Jan 21

The new mayor of Limerick will be paid €130,000 and have five staff

Limerick first city for directly elected mayor

The Cabinet approved the drafting of Government legislation to have an election for the Mayor of Limerick city and county by the end of the year.

Regional • 26 Jan 21

The IASW has written to the Minister for Health and the HSE about its calls

Call for family communication supports in nursing homes

An association representing social workers is calling for HSE social workers to be part of Covid-19 response teams deployed to overwhelmed nursing homes, in order to assist communications with families.

Coronavirus • 25 Jan 21

Kiara-Jane and Ian Murray with their children Maximus (seven) and Bastian (five)

'Special schools are part of his 24-7 nursing care'

As decisions are made about whether special needs schools can reopen on Thursday, parents are seeing their children's progress regress - and they themselves are at breaking point.

Ireland • 19 Jan 21

The letter from Knockrobin Hill Care Home in Wicklow town tells families its rosters are under pressure because of Covid-19

Wicklow nursing home appeals for volunteers over Covid

A nursing home in Co Wicklow that has been hit by a Covid-19 outbreak is looking for volunteers to help run its services because it faces potential staff shortages.

Coronavirus • 13 Jan 21