Budget 2026 sparks division in government as economic warnings mount

THERE are still deep divisions within the Irish Government over the direction of Budget 2026. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has issued a warning about Ireland’s economic prospects, citing serious concerns over US trade tariffs, weakening corporation tax revenues and mounting government spending. Martin cautioned against inflated expectations ahead of the October budget, emphasising … [Read more...] about Budget 2026 sparks division in government as economic warnings mount

AN Irish language policy has been approved by Belfast City Council for the first time in its existence. Councillors approved the plan for the council at a monthly meeting which was held last night. Their decision follows a public consultation on the topic which ran from August to November 2024. “The policy sets out how the council plans to promote and use Irish across its … [Read more...] about ‘Historic milestone’ as Belfast City Council approves first ever Irish language policy

AN ILLUSTRATION has been issued by Gardaí this morning in the hope of identifying skeletal remains found on a construction site in Cork. The remains were discovered at a construction site on the Midleton to Youghal Greenway on January 5, 2021. Forensic examinations have since been undertaken which suggest they are those of a woman aged in her 70s who is thought to have died … [Read more...] about Illustration issued by Gardaí to help identify skeletal remains found at construction site

A NEWLY appointed Consul General of Ireland for the North of England has been welcomed in Manchester. Cillian O’Kelly has taken up the role from predecessor Sarah Mangan. In a statement Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affiars said the Sligo native, who was previously Deputy Director of the Strategy, Governance and Change Unit in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in … [Read more...] about New Consul General of Ireland welcomed in Manchester

GARDAÍ have issued a renewed appeal for information relating to the Creeslough explosion in Co. Donegal. The police force has urged anyone with information related to the incident to come forward as the third anniversary of the tragedy approaches. The explosion at the Applegreen station in Creeslough on October 7, 2022, killed 10 people – aged between five and 59 years … [Read more...] about Renewed appeal for information on anniversary of Creeslough explosion