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Dáil speaker faces potential no confidence vote

March 26, 2025 by

CEANN COMHAIRLE Verona Murphy faces a difficult day ahead as opposition leaders vow to tell the Dáil at midday today that they no longer have confidence in her. Party leaders met this morning to discuss their plan of action. The move will likely trigger a formal no confidence vote following a period of consultation with the respective parties’ membership base. The decision … [Read more...] about Dáil speaker faces potential no confidence vote

Electricity demand expected to surge by 45% over next decade

March 25, 2025 by

EIRGRID says that it expects demand for electricity in Ireland to grow by 45% by 2034, with the peak requirement for power rising by just under a quarter over the same time period. The body, which currently manages Ireland’s electricity grid, has said that between now and 2027 the outlook for demand will prove ‘challenging’ unless new power sources are synthesised. Demand is … [Read more...] about Electricity demand expected to surge by 45% over next decade

Trips cancelled as new ETA requirement for UK visitors has ‘damaging impact’ on Northern Ireland tourism

March 25, 2025 by

NEW border regulations for visitors to the UK are having a “damaging impact” on tourism in Northern Ireland. Since January a new Home Office travel scheme requiring all non-European visitors to obtain electronic travel authorisation (ETA) prior to their arrival has been in effect. It means all non-European travellers must now present the ETA, which currently costs £10, to be … [Read more...] about Trips cancelled as new ETA requirement for UK visitors has ‘damaging impact’ on Northern Ireland tourism

People across the globe asked to share ‘special memories’ of time spent in Dublin

March 25, 2025 by

PEOPLE across the world are being asked to share their memories of time spent in Dublin. Lord Mayor of Dublin Emma Blain has issued the callout this week, urging those with “happy memories” of their time in the city to take part in the new Memories Made in Dublin campaign. The initiative by the Mayor and Dublin City Council, invites people from “across Dublin City, around … [Read more...] about People across the globe asked to share ‘special memories’ of time spent in Dublin

Witness appeal after man left with broken jaw in Derry assault

March 25, 2025 by

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man left with a broken jaw following an incident in Derry city. The attack happened between 5pm and 7pm on March 21. Two men were initially involved in the altercation, which took place in the area of Craigavon Bridge to John Street, the PSNI has confirmed. The incident happened in the Craigavon Bridge area of Derry A … [Read more...] about Witness appeal after man left with broken jaw in Derry assault

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