Central Bank Launching €2 Coin to Mark Dáil Centenary
January 1, 2019 No Responses

Central Bank Launching €2 Coin to Mark Dáil Centenary

A new €2 coin is being launched this month, to mark the one hundred years since the sitting of the first Dáil. One million of the coins go into circulation this year. A special €100 gold coin is also being...
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Number of Passport Applications from the UK Soared in 2018
December 31, 2018 No Responses

Number of Passport Applications from the UK Soared in 2018

Almost 200,000 Irish passport applications were received from the UK this year. The number from England, Scotland and Wales increased by more than a fifth compared to 2017, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. Minister Simon Coveney said the total...
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Thousands of Operations Cancelled Due to Hospital Overcrowding in 2018
December 31, 2018 No Responses

Thousands of Operations Cancelled Due to Hospital Overcrowding in 2018

The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) says it is a “national disgrace” that 7,000 operations were cancelled this year because of hospital overcrowding. Figures released to the Irish Daily Mail show 25 procedures had to be put on hold every day...
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Irish Cancer Society Warns of So-Called “Superfoods”
December 30, 2018 No Responses

Irish Cancer Society Warns of So-Called “Superfoods”

The Irish Cancer Society is warning that so-called superfoods are a scam that only cause more damage to vulnerable people. The charity is urging the public not to follow ‘fad’ trends ahead of their New Year’s health kick. Head of...
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St Columbanus’ Pilgramage Route Could Be a Tourism Bonanza
December 30, 2018 No Responses

St Columbanus’ Pilgramage Route Could Be a Tourism Bonanza

A near-2,000 mile pilgrimage by an Irish missionary could become a recognized European cultural route and trigger a tourism bonanza, campaigners said. A satnav map of the evangelizing journey of Bangor monk St Columbanus from Ireland to modern-day Italy in...
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Only 49% Passed Driving Test in 2018
December 29, 2018 No Responses

Only 49% Passed Driving Test in 2018

New figures show the majority of car drivers across the country failed their test between January and October. Only 49% of people who took their test passed – compared to 51% who failed. Kilrush in Co. Clare had the lowest...
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Senator Calls for Pre-Election Ban on Political Posters
December 29, 2018 No Responses

Senator Calls for Pre-Election Ban on Political Posters

A Fine Gael senator has called for parties to unite over a ban on posters. Senator Paudie Coffey first called for the poster ban back in October. Now he has renewed his call ahead of the next general election in...
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Harris Confident That Abortion Services will be Available from New Year’s Day
December 28, 2018 No Responses

Harris Confident That Abortion Services will be Available from New Year’s Day

The Health Minister has assured women that safe and legal abortion services will be available from New Year’s Day. There had been doubts about the availability of services, with reports that just nine hospitals and 145 GPs have so far...
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President Carter Suggested for Envoy Role in 1993
December 28, 2018 No Responses

President Carter Suggested for Envoy Role in 1993

Former US president Jimmy Carter was suggested for a Northern Ireland peace process role, official files show. Speculation was mounting in January 1993 that president-elect Bill Clinton would appoint a special envoy. British Foreign Office official Jonathan Po...
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Life Expectancy Rises In Ireland
December 27, 2018 No Responses

Life Expectancy Rises In Ireland

Life expectancy in Ireland has gone up by almost two and half years since 2006. That is one of the key findings of the Government’s Health In Ireland: Key Trends report which has just been published. This is the 11th...
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