Europe Ireland Bus operator Go-Ahead reported concerns to the Department of Transport about accommodation, which is a 'huge obstacle' for drivers from other countries, and stated that some of them have returned to their home country
Europe Ireland A multi-disciplinary team led by a clinic will be established to update the model for the treatment of gender dysphoria, one of the most controversial areas of contemporary healthcare, the Health Service Executive said
Europe Ireland Ireland underlined their status as the world’s number one rugby team as they overwhelmed defending champions France 32-19 on Saturday in a fantastic Six Nations match
Europe Ireland Two protests took place in Dublin city centre yesterday, with opposite positions in terms of attitude and approach to the issue of immigration and asylum seekers
Europe Ireland The state is failing to comply with its legal obligation to conduct vulnerability assessments for asylum seekers arriving in Ireland, new figures show
Europe Ireland The long-delayed redevelopment of Clerys, 170-year-old department store, on Dublin's O'Connell Street, which closed almost eight years ago, will be completed within a few weeks and shops are expected to open before the summer
Europe Ireland The passport service is producing 'record passport numbers', beating the previous biggest year, 2019, by almost 20%; according to the Department of Foreign Affairs, in 2022 over 985.000 passports were issued
Europe Ireland ‘Statistically significant’ link between playing team sports and gambling is shown in study of the Economic and Social Research Institute: men who play team sports between 17 and 20 are four times more likely to participate in gambling on a regular basis
Europe Ireland Waiting times of up to 90 hours for emergency department beds are ‘not uncommon’ as system is under ‘unprecedented strain’ due to record attendances, ageing population and shortage of GPs, a watchdog says
Europe Ireland The number of people aged 85 and over in the state is projected to reach 222.000 in the next two decades; Ireland's population is ageing faster than anywhere else in Europe, reveals a report by the Department of Health
Europe Ireland European Union's drugs agency has expressed concern about the increase in the supply and recreational use of nitrous oxide by young people in many countries, including Ireland, noting that almost one in four Irish people reported having used nitrous oxide
Europe Ireland Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe will be nominated for a second term as Eurogroup chair but will represent Ireland at the group's meetings alongside Michael McGrath, the person who is expected to replace him as finance minister
Europe Ireland Over 400 venues have received funding under the €4 million grant programme to stimulate the night economy during weeknights, the Culture Minister Catherine Martin announced