Ireland becomes first EU nation to introduce ban on trade with Israeli settlements

IRELAND has become the first country in the EU to bring forward legislation that bans trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. The law, titled the 'Israeli Settlements (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025', was approved by the Irish Cabinet and is now headed to the Oireachtas committee for pre-legislative scrutiny. Tánaiste Simon Harris … [Read more...] about Ireland becomes first EU nation to introduce ban on trade with Israeli settlements

AN IRISH bar in north London hosted a night of cultural celebrations while welcoming the newly elected Mayor of Brent Councillor Ryan Hack. Irish world champion dancer Joe McGeown was also a special guest at the event hosted at Katie’s Bar in Neasden. The event was a “celebration of Irish culture”, the organisers said, with locals gathering to enjoy traditional music performed … [Read more...] about Warm welcome for new Mayor of Brent at long-standing Irish pub

A NEW €34m research hub focused on chronic disease management has been launched in Ireland’s Northern and Western regions. University of Galway is leading the hub in partnership with Atlantic Technological University and RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. The Accelerating Research to Commercialisation (ARC) Hub for HealthTech aims to fast-track healthcare research … [Read more...] about €34m HealthTech hub launches in Ireland

AN investigation has been launched after a man died following an incident at a home in Dublin last night. Gardaí have confirmed they are investigating “all the circumstances” surrounding the death of the man at the property in Foxdene Drive, Balgaddy. Officers were called to the property shortly after 11pm yesterday (June 25). A man, aged in his 50s, who was found injured at … [Read more...] about Investigation launched after ‘fatal incident’ in Dublin

PRIMARK is set to cut over 150 jobs in Ireland and Britain as part of a global restructuring plan. The majority of the layoffs - roughly 100 jobs - will hit Primark’s international headquarters in Dublin. Departments such as HR and finance are expected to bear the brunt of the cuts. These plans will see a number of services outsourced to third-party providers. “As we continue … [Read more...] about Primark to cut 150 jobs across Ireland and Britain