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EuroVerify

Fact check: Are claims of discrimination against Irish citizens true?

Ahead of the Irish general election, a manipulated video has been shared thousands of times on X, supposedly showing a migrant mocking a white woman over having obtained social housing.

Economy

Irish economy likely to lag in 2024 as multinational sector declines

The European Commission expects the Irish economy to decline in 2024. However, growth is expected to pick up pace again in 2025, before stabilising in 2026.

Culture news

TikTok announce first UK and Ireland awards

Some of the biggest UK and Irish TikTokers have been shortlisted for the first awards dedicated to the platform.

Europe News

Irish Prime Minister announces general election at the end of November

Taoiseach Simon Harris said "the time is now right to ask the Irish people to give a new mandate," as he confirmed that a general election would be held in Ireland on Friday, 29 November.

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Business

Irishman Colm McLoughlin who put Dubai Duty Free on the map dies

Colm McLoughlin, the Irishman who led Dubai Duty Free to become an airport retail giant.

Business

Microsoft to create hundreds of new engineering jobs in Dublin

Microsoft said that the new roles at its Dublin office will focus on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI).

Experiences

Get in the Halloween spirit on these spooky European adventures

From Satan’s Bridge to the Headless Horseman, here's how to spend Halloween in Europe.

Culture news

Why are more than 50,000 Oasis tickets going to be cancelled?

More than 50,000 tickets to the upcoming Oasis comeback tour will be cancelled by the band for being sold on secondary platforms.

Culture news

Long-lost Bram Stoker story to be unveiled at Dublin festival

The forgotten short story was recently discovered and will be read to the public for the first time this weekend at the Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival.

Tech News

Ireland announces new online safety rules for video-sharing platforms

A new online safety code restricts certain harmful content, like pornography, child sex abuse, and cyberbullying.

Business

AIB bucks the online trend with plans to invest in branch upgrades

AIB, one of the largest Irish banks, is planning a multi-million euro refit of its branches as it seeks to reiterate its commitment to maintaining its strong branch network in Ireland.

EuroVerify

What is Ireland’s Occupied Territories Bill and could it be revived?

Dublin says a renewed tensions in the Middle East provide legal grounds to re-examine the bill, which has stalled for six years over concerns it breaches EU law.

Europe News

Ireland 'won't wait' for EU to suspend bilateral trade with Israel: PM

Ireland is among EU member states that have been calling for the EU and Israel to hold an Association Council over human right concerns in Gaza.

Ireland

Irish politicians deny Kremlin ties after 'Cobalt' espionage claims

Multiple members of both houses of parliament have spoken up to deny they are in any way involved in Russian espionage.

Business

Irish employers urged to introduce menopause policies or pay price

Experts have warned that offering no support to women dealing with menopause symptoms such as anxiety, depression, extreme fatigue and brain fog, could end up costing businesses.

Economy

Dublin unveils bumper budget with tax cuts and higher wages

Irish politicians have presented a generous new budget this afternoon, despite concerns about inflation risks and fiscal security.

Economy

Ireland needs 'tens of thousands' more homes to keep up with demand

Ireland's central bank says the housing market is struggling from a decade of under-supply and needs tens of thousands more homes to be built annually.

Europe News

A new chapter: Irish government to subsidise school books

As cost-of-living pressures continue to pile up, the Irish government has an ambitious new strategy to ease the pains for parents of young learners: subsidise the cost of school books.

Europe News

Keir Starmer visits Ireland as part of 'wider EU reset'

Relations between the two countries have been strained since the UK voted to leave the European Union, complicating some political structures of Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK.

Business

Electric Ireland announces gas and electricity price reduction

Electric Ireland’s most recent announcement is the third price cut in one year, with the previous two reductions having come into effect in November 2023 and March 2024.