New citizenship criteria may not apply to those already here, says Taoiseach
Citizenship residency requirement could rise from five to eight years. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Government will consider whether proposed new citizenship rules should apply to people who are already living in Ireland. Under the proposed reforms, the period of reckonable residence required before applying for Irish citizenship would increase from five years to […]
3 days ago
Polling reveals how Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland would vote in referendums
It comes as leaders signed an agreement of cooperation on Monday Leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have signed an agreement of cooperation today in Cardiff calling on the “right to self-determination”. The leaders of the SNP, Plaid Cymru and Sinn Fein also called for the UK government to “prepare for, plan and facilitate […]
1 week ago
LIVE: Latest news as Donald Trump lands in Ireland
Here’s everything you need to know. US President Donald Trump has arrived in Ireland for his two-day visit, meeting with Irish President Catherine Connolly. The trip is not part of an official state visit. The US President owns the Trump International Golf Links and Hotel in Doonbeg, in Co Clare. The venue is hosting the […]
2 weeks ago
Women in Ireland more worried about human rights and racism than men, survey finds
People in Ireland continue to strongly support human rights, and equality, but have low confidence its being delivered. Women are consistently more likely than men to express concern about discrimination, economic insecurity, fairness and the adequacy of Government responses. Women are also significantly less likely to believe that efforts to combat discrimination are effective. Just 8% […]
3 weeks ago
Man airlifted to hospital after shark attack off Irish coast
Videos of the aftermath have been circulating online. A man was airlifted to hospital after being bitten by a shark yesterday, before the attack was confirmed and made public today. The outlet reported that the Irish Coast Guard was alerted to the incident at around 4.15pm on Tuesday, 11 August. The shark attack victim was […]
1 month ago
Ireland falls to eleventh in Europe for alcohol consumption
Alcohol consumption among Irish people has continued to fall over the last 25 years, marking a 36% reduction. A report by economist Anthony Foley on behalf of the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI), shows that average alcohol consumption per adult fell by 2.1% last year to 9.30 litres of pure alcohol (LPA). Among last […]
2 months ago