Cian McCormack

Darragh O'Brien said the new rental measures are probably the most significant changes in terms of tenancies and rents in at least five years

Rent measures a 'disaster', says landlord association

A property owners' association has dubbed a Government measure to link rent to general inflation as "a disaster for landlords and tenants".

Ireland • 01 Jul 21

There are no nationally dedicated specialised adult in-patient public beds for people with eating disorders (stock image)

Govt 'exporting problem' over eating disorder plan

A junior minister has committed to fully implementing a national clinical programme for eating disorders by 2024.

Ireland • 27 Jun 21

Dunmore East in Waterford saw a 51% increase

Daft: Asking prices for coastal homes up 23%

Listed property prices in coastal hotspots jumped by almost a quarter during the pandemic, a new study has revealed.

Business • 17 Jun 21

Bob Dylan has been dubbed the 'voice of a generation'

Forever Young - Bob Dylan at 80

As Bob Dylan turns 80, his music, words and artistry permeate our world and remain culturally relevant.

Music • 21 May 21

Orla Hegarty said in some cases people are living and working in what amounts to a 'sealed box'

Call for improved ventilation in high-density buildings

A planning expert and adviser to government has called for changes to building standards for high-density and build-to-rent apartments because inadequate ventilation and crowded buildings pose an infection risk during a pandemic.

Ireland • 27 May 21

Liam Cuddihy is undergoing treatment for stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Recruitment to clinical trials drops by almost half

The number of patients taking part in clinical trials vital to cancer research and the development of new treatments almost halved because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus • 19 May 21

Surface transmission is now seen as low risk

Living with germs and being human again after Covid-19

After a year of social distancing and following public health measures to curb the spread of Covid-19, scientists and psychologists say we should be able to go back to pre-pandemic social norms such as hugging or shaking hands.

Coronavirus • 03 May 21

Idaho Café owner Richard Jacob, his wife and four staff, who also work at the café in Cork, are on the PUP

Hopes and fears as local economies inch to reopening

As vaccines are rolled out, and as we inch slowly towards reopening, what shape could the economy and employment have post-pandemic? Cian McCormack reports on people whose lives have changed because of the pandemic.

Coronavirus • 22 Apr 21

The plan includes a pilot scheme to turn rural pubs into remote working hubs

Pubs to become working hubs under rural Ireland plan

A Government plan to reinvigorate rural Ireland aims to breathe new life into dying towns and villages by transforming disused derelict buildings and pubs into remote working hubs.

Ireland • 29 Mar 21

Rachael Blackmore is the first female jockey to win the Champion Hurdle

'Queen of Cheltenham' Blackmore raises hometown spirit

Champion jockey Rachael Blackmore has been dubbed the 'Queen of Cheltenham' by family, friends and locals in her homeplace of Killenaule, Co Tipperary.

Ireland • 19 Mar 21