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

The Irish Refugee Council is going through 'one of the most difficult periods' in its 30-year history, as protection seekers face a 'worsening' situation, with 350 of them experiencing homelessness

New fears of job losses hit Ireland after Facebook's parent company Meta announced it would cut 10.000 workers globally, making it the first Big Tech to announce a second round of mass layoffs as the industry braces for a deep downturn

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

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