Fossil fuel usage subsidies up 1% to €2.4bn in 2019 Subsidies that encouraged people in Ireland to use fossil fuels during 2019 have been valued at €2.4bn by the Central Statistics Office, which is a … Ireland • 30 Mar 21
NTA in €72.8m funding for active rural travel The National Transport Authority has announced €72.8 million in funding for active travel in rural areas. Regional • 29 Mar 21
Indonesian sailors stranded in Dublin repatriated Fourteen Indonesian sailors who were stranded on a boat in Dún Laoghaire harbour for three weeks are on their way home after their repatriation terms … Dublin • 27 Mar 21
HIQA: Significant issues identified at several homes The Health and Information and Quality Authority has issued several inspection reports into nursing homes in the country highlighting issues around staffing levels, fire safety, … HIQA • 25 Mar 21
10 people in court over Dublin anti-lockdown protest Ten people appeared at a special sitting of the Dublin District Court last night at the Criminal Courts of Justice on charges connected to an … Coronavirus • 21 Mar 21
Call for funds to tackle sexual harassment at 3rd-level The Technological Higher Education Association is calling for the appointment of dedicated officers to prevent sexual harassment in universities. Ireland • 15 Mar 21
CO2 emissions at higher levels than pre-pandemic - IEA CO2 emissions have risen to levels higher than what were recorded before the coronavirus pandemic, according to the International Energy Agency. Coronavirus • 02 Mar 21
Concerns over control of data once Commission dissolves The Data Protection Commissioner has said she has concerns about the risks associated with the Minister of Children taking over as data controller of the … Mother-And-Baby Homes • 25 Feb 21
Call for Taoiseach to address global vaccine inequality A Government spokesperson has said the Taoiseach will continue to argue for greater solidarity on vaccines when he meets virtually with European leaders tomorrow. Coronavirus • 24 Feb 21
HSE Service Plan sees €3.5bn funding boost for 2021 The HSE has published its Service Plan for 2021, which will see an increase of €3.5 billion in funding allocated for the health service compared … Coronavirus • 24 Feb 21
