Joan O'Sullivan

Last year there were 31,825 passport applications from the US, an increase of almost 10% on the previous year

More people in US seeking to become Irish citizens

The number of people in the United States seeking to become Irish citizens has significantly increased.

Agriculture can support environment, says EU Commissioner

EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen has told Irish farmers that he wants farming to be sustainable economically as well as environmentally.

Ireland • 23 Jan 25

Farmers were making progress on meeting emissions targets, Francie Gorman said, but said a proper balance needed to be found

Reducing emissions by cutting farm production 'sabotage'

The Irish Farmers Association has said that seeking to reduce environmental emissions by cutting farm production, would amount to "national sabotage".

Ireland • 22 Jan 25

A husband and wife who were killed in a hit-and-run incident in Blanchardstown were among eight people killed on the roads over Christmas (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Eight people killed on country's roads over Christmas

Eight people have been killed on Irish roads over the Christmas period and a further 20 people have been seriously injured, gardaí have said.

Ireland • 31 Dec 24

Over 61,000 domestic abuse related contacts were received by gardaí so far this year (file image)

9% rise in domestic abuse-related contacts to gardaí

There has been a 9% increase in the number of contacts to gardaí in relation to domestic violence this year.

Ireland • 20 Dec 24

ALONE will be delivering Christmas hampers and a special Christmas Day dinner delivery for over a thousand older people nationwide

Charity delivers Christmas trees, dinners to older people

Volunteers in Dublin have delivered Christmas trees and dinners to older people, as part of ALONE's Christmas campaign.

Ireland • 07 Dec 24

Alcohol consumption within the previous 12 months has risen from 70% to 73%

Rise in Irish binge drinking levels, survey finds

There has been a rise in binge drinking and a decrease in the numbers meeting physical activity guidelines, according to a new survey.

Health • 03 Dec 24

Sarah Dooley (left) at the awards with broadcaster Miriam O'Callaghan

Mother of autistic twins among carers to win awards

A mother from Co Laois, who cares for her twin sons with special needs and a third child who is undergoing cancer treatment, has won the Netwatch Family Carer of the Year Award.

Ireland • 28 Nov 24

The announcement comes after dozens of new applicants received emails yesterday telling them that as the cold weather period had passed, they had to leave the facility

Asylum seekers allowed to stay in housing for cold snap

International protection applicants (IPAS) who were temporarily housed in Citywest last week, are to be allowed to stay there during the current cold weather, according to the Department of Integration.

Ireland • 27 Nov 24

A car is driven past a flooded road at Passage West in Co Cork as Storm Bert battered the west coast of Ireland

Red, Orange warnings expire as Storm Bert brings flooding

Tens of thousands of homes are without power this afternoon and many counties are recovering from severe flooding overnight as a result of Storm Bert.

Ireland • 23 Nov 24