Cian McCormack

Farmers at Nenagh Mart, Co Tipperary welcomed the idea of a new rural party

Rural candidates ready for next election as 'new party'

Twenty 'independent community rural candidates' are ready to contest the next general election under the auspices of a new party or grouping.

Politics • 26 Apr 23

A bike bunker at Lennox Place, Portobello, in Dublin

Clarity sought on plan for 350 bike bunkers in Dublin

Clarity is being sought from Dublin City Council on a plan to roll out 350 bike bunkers throughout the city.

Dublin • 24 Apr 23

The President will address people outside St Muredach's Cathedral at approximately 9pm

'The west will be awake' when Biden addresses Ballina

Ballina locals are saying "the west will be awake" when US President Joe Biden addresses people in the Co Mayo town this evening.

Biden in Ireland • 14 Apr 23

Eamon Thornton adorned his van after the election of Joe Biden as US president in 2020

'We're proud of him' - Carlingford awaits Joe Biden

Carlingford locals are bursting with pride that their village will be visited by US President Joe Biden today.

Ireland • 12 Apr 23

The 20-week average waiting time for driving test invites is 13 weeks longer than it was at the start of last year

20-week wait for driving tests while NCT delays ongoing

People seeking driving tests and NCTs are facing long delays because reduced workforce numbers, high levels of test appointment requests and challenges hiring staff are impacting waiting times.

Ireland • 04 Apr 23

Some Departments have banned or partially barred the use of TikTok from civil servants devices, while others have not

Inconsistent app policy exposes Govt to attack - expert

Inconsistencies in Government policy on the use of social media apps on public service devices exposes government departments to cyberattacks, an expert has claimed.

Cybersecurity • 30 Mar 23

People queue outside the free shop every Tuesday morning before it opens at 11am

Free shop sees struggling people queuing every week

A free shop located near Courtown in Co Wexford which offers food, clothes and sanitary items to people every Tuesday draws scores of people each week who queue outside before it opens.

Leinster • 27 Mar 23

The figures show 66,000 summonses are being processed, compared to 13,000 a year pre-pandemic

Tens of thousands of court summonses backlogged

Tens of thousands of court summonses are backlogged in the Irish court system, according to new figures obtained by RTÉ's Morning Ireland.

Crime • 16 Mar 23

Long-term leasing schemes have cost the State €290 million since they started 15 years ago

Calls for long-term home leasing scheme to continue

A Government decision to wind down schemes where local authorities can lease homes for up to 25 years has led to calls for them to be continued until adequate numbers of social houses are built.

Ireland • 15 Mar 23

Space to Grow aims to build a more sustainable and inclusive community

Garden sharing initiative sees budding friendships grow

A garden sharing initiative where people without gardens grow vegetables in their neighbors' gardens has started in Dublin.

Dublin • 03 Mar 23