Europe Ireland 2023 will close with a budget surplus of €10 billion, with ongoing discussions on how to use these resources most effectively; 40% of the public would prefer that the extra money be spent on "public transportation, housing, hospitals and schools"
Europe Ireland Over 620 children are waiting more than a year for access to child and adolescent mental health services; opposition described the situation as 'infuriating'
Europe Ireland Pupils will be able to enjoy school meals also during summer break, thank to the New pilot project 'Hunger on Holiday'; funding that will be granted to schools
Europe Ireland The number of homeless people fell slightly in December, according to Department of Housing, following record figures in November when 14.864 people were hosted in emergency accommodation, of whom 4.510 children
Europe Ireland 800.000 households, including homes, offices and shops, were left without electricity after the passage of storm Éowyn; according to ESB, the company that manages the electricity grid, some buildings could remain without electricity for a week