Ireland

April 18, 2025

Irish hospice psychologist on why we shouldn’t fear death

In the 10th episode of the current series of Sean O’Rourke’s RTÉ podcast,Insights, host Sean sits down with psychologist Laura Coleman. Originally from Donegal, Laura works as a psychologist and psychotherapist for

All Black Rieko Ioane confirms move to Leinster next season

Sport

April 16, 2025

All Black Ioane confirms move to Leinster next season

A clause in his contract allows Ioane to skip one Super Rugby Pacific season with the Blues and despite interest from Japan, he has opted to link up with Leo Cullen’s side

How storms, cyberattacks and wars show cash is still king

Opinion

April 15, 2025

How storms, cyberattacks and wars show cash is still king

Analysis: Recent events have highlighted the vulnerability of electronic transactions, leaving cash as the only reliable method of payment The passing of the new Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill (2024) is intended to

‘Grace’ case report expected to be published

Publication of the final report of an inquiry into the alleged abuse of an intellectually disabled young woman in a foster home setting is expected today. The report, on what became known

April 15, 2025

Crime & Justice

Calls for investigation into axed golden visa scheme

A golden visa scheme giving residency in Ireland and access to Europe has generated €500 million since it was axed by the Government two years ago. However the Government does not know

April 15, 2025

Politics

Will the price of my weekly grocery shop ever fall?

Analysis: There are complex reasons for the 36% increase in grocery prices in the last four years and that’s unlikely to change any time soon Over the past four years, the price

April 14, 2025

Opinion

Ireland to join European naval intelligence allianceм

Ireland is set to become a member of an alliance of European nations that shares intelligence on potential threats in EU waters. Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris has given the

April 14, 2025

World

Ireland vulnerable to impact of gas supply disruption – study

Damage to Ireland’s subsea gas interconnectors would have a catastrophic impact on the country’s energy supply, Minister for the Environment Darragh O’Brien has been warned. The assessment is contained in briefing papers

April 12, 2025

Business

Who’s really buried in Newgrange’s passage tombs?

Analysis: New research into ancient DNA shows that Newgrange’s tombs were not just the burial places for the elites of Neolithic Irish society The world heritage site of Brú na Bóinne is located in

April 11, 2025

Opinion

Numbers seeking asylum in Ireland down 40% on last year

The number of people applying for international protection in Ireland has fallen by more than 40% over the first three months of the year compared to the same period in 2024. The

April 11, 2025

Opinion

Bird enthusiasts flock to take part in annual survey

Hundreds of bird enthusiasts will take to the Irish countryside over the next two months to count all the birds they can see and hear. The Countryside Bird Survey (CBS) takes place

April 11, 2025

Climate

Fines of up to €50,000 included in new Sex for Rent opposition bill

Landlords who ask vulnerable tenants for sex instead of rent could face fines of up to €50,000 under a new opposition bill seeking to ban the coercive practice. A technical group of

April 10, 2025

Opinion

86 Ukrainians evicted from State accommodation for leaving without permission

A total of 86 Ukrainians were evicted from State-provided accommodation for leaving without permission in one year, between 9 October 2023 and 9 October 2024, after a change in policy meant that

April 10, 2025

Opinion

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Irish hospice psychologist on why we shouldn’t fear death

All Black Ioane confirms move to Leinster next season

How storms, cyberattacks and wars show cash is still king

‘Grace’ case report expected to be published

Calls for investigation into axed golden visa scheme

Will the price of my weekly grocery shop ever fall?

Ireland to join European naval intelligence allianceм

Ireland vulnerable to impact of gas supply disruption – study

Who’s really buried in Newgrange’s passage tombs?

Numbers seeking asylum in Ireland down 40% on last year

Bird enthusiasts flock to take part in annual survey

Fines of up to €50,000 included in new Sex for Rent opposition bill

86 Ukrainians evicted from State accommodation for leaving without permission

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