Cian McCormack

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.

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

Some 13,651 people applied for international protection at the International Protection Office last year, according to the Department of Justice

International protection applications increase 186%

The number of people seeking international protection in Ireland has increased by 186% but the exact number without proper passports, identification or travel documentation is unknown, RTÉ News has learned.

Ireland • 21 Feb 23

97,224 people applied for the payments last year - an increase of 41,672, when compared to 2021 (file image)

Urgent poverty payments jump by 75% since 2021

The number of people applying for one-off urgent and exceptional needs payments from the Government when they find they cannot pay bills or put food on the table has increased by 75%.

Ireland • 07 Feb 23

New HSE figures show 31% of people have received their second booster (stock image)

HSE urges people to get second Covid-19 booster

Low levels of uptake for the second Covid-19 booster means the national vaccination programme is running far behind the level it should be at to stave off the spread of the virus.

Coronavirus • 18 Jan 23