A REDUCTION of excise duty on petrol and diesel has come into effect in Ireland. As of yesterday (April 1), a pause is in place on the National Oil Reserves Agency (NORA) levy, which will mean effective cuts of 22 cent and 17 cent on diesel and petrol respectively when coupled with a reduction on fuels costs that came into effect last week. The NORA levy cuts, which are … [Read more...] about Excise duty cuts on diesel and petrol take effect in Ireland
Ireland commits €40m in humanitarian aid to support Ukraine in Russian conflict
IRELAND has confirmed €40m in humanitarian funding for Ukraine in response to the ongoing conflict with Russia. Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee confirmed the financial support while on a two-day visit to the country this week. The figure, which will assist with humanitarian and long-term development in the country this year, is in addition to the €25m Ireland committed … [Read more...] about Ireland commits €40m in humanitarian aid to support Ukraine in Russian conflict
Cyclist dies after collision involving truck in Dublin
A MAN has died after a collision involving a truck and a cyclist in Dublin this afternoon. The incident occurred shortly before 1pm at the junction of Middle Abbey Street and O'Connell Street in the city centre. "The male cyclist, aged in his 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene," read a garda statement. "The local coroner has been notified and arrangements will be made … [Read more...] about Cyclist dies after collision involving truck in Dublin
Grace’s Law banning scramblers in all public places to come into effect on Friday
NEW regulations known as Grace's Law, which will ban the use of scramblers in all public places in Ireland, is set to come into effect on Friday. The new legislation is named after Grace Lynch, the 16-year-old girl who died in January after being struck by one of the off-road motorcycles while walking in Finglas. Under the new regulations, the use of an off-road motorcycle will … [Read more...] about Grace’s Law banning scramblers in all public places to come into effect on Friday
‘A proud Irish Catholic’: Family pay tribute to man who died in West Yorkshire collision
THE FAMILY of a man who died in a road traffic collision in West Yorkshire have paid tribute to him, describing his as 'a proud Irish Catholic'. Joe McCambridge, 87, passed away in hospital on March 19, four days after the pedestrian was involved in a collision with a Heavy Goods Vehicle. Mr McCambridge had emigrated from Ireland when he was 19 but while never forgetting his … [Read more...] about ‘A proud Irish Catholic’: Family pay tribute to man who died in West Yorkshire collision