Local conservation groups are leading the charge to protect West Cork’s precious dune systems as World Sand Dune Day approaches on 28 June, with Inchydoney Dunes Conservation Group joining forces with An Taisce’s Clean Coasts Programme to highlight the critical importance of these fragile coastal barriers. The collaborative effort includes the release of a new…

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) have launched a comprehensive plain English guide designed to demystify online security for Irish citizens. The resource tackles the growing challenge of making cyber security accessible to everyone, regardless of their technical background. With digital services becoming increasingly central to daily life, from…

A new report from the Economic & Social Research Institute (ESRI) has revealed that demand for General Practitioner consultations will increase by at least 23 percent by 2040, prompting urgent calls from the Irish College of GPs for accelerated planning to address mounting healthcare pressures. The projection reflects Ireland’s continued population growth and aging demographics,…

The European Commission has referred Ireland to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to fully implement the Terrorist Content Online (TCO) Regulation. The rules, active since June 2022, mandate the removal of terrorist content by online platforms within one hour of receiving an official order. The European Commission announced today, 18…

Cork County Council has signed a €206 million contract with BAM for the main construction phase of the M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Motorway The project will deliver 11km of new motorway, with site works, including clearance near St. Patrick’s Church in Rochestown, set to begin by the end of June 2025. After years of anticipation,…

Iarnród Éireann has launched public consultation on ambitious plans that could see Cork’s rail network transformed with eight new stations, full electrification, and trains running every 10 minutes across three commuter lines. The Phase 2 proposals for the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme promise to bring rail services to previously unconnected communities, including Blarney, Blackpool,…

The Green Party in Cork has welcomed the announcement of a public consultation on plans to open eight new stations for the Cork Commuter Rail Network, marking what local representatives describe as a significant step forward for public transport in the metropolitan area. Oliver Moran, Green Party councillor: “This is where the rubber meets the…

Cork residents lodged 445 complaints with the Ombudsman in 2024, with Cork City Council attracting the highest number locally at 150 complaints, according to the annual report published today by Ombudsman Ger Deering. The figures show a slight decrease from 455 Cork complaints in 2023, bucking the national trend which has seen complaints surge by…

New government analysis reveals mixed results for quality of life across the country, with particular concerns for single-parent families and renters. The Government has published its annual assessment of Ireland’s well-being, showing the country continues to make progress across most quality of life indicators, though significant challenges remain in housing affordability and healthcare access. The…