Ireland has announced an ambitious refresh of its National AI Strategy, underscoring the nation’s commitment to harnessing artificial intelligence responsibly. Today, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Burke TD and Minister of State Dara Calleary TD outlined a series of measures aimed at steering AI innovation, fostering trust, and ensuring a regulatory balance. This…

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Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan and Minister of State James Lawless have announced the publication of the final report emerging from the independent external review of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) carried out by Indecon Economic Consultants. The Review was commissioned to ensure the RSA is structured appropriately in the years ahead to fulfil its…

Image courtesy of Deposit Photos As the United States concludes its 2024 presidential election, Irish leaders have extended their congratulations to Donald Trump on his projected victory, emphasising the enduring and robust relationship between Ireland and the U.S. Taoiseach Simon Harris stated: “I congratulate Donald Trump on his projected victory in the US presidential election.…

Reports of a collision at Mahallagh, near Carrigadrohid. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.

Stress affects people in different ways, both physically and emotionally, and to varying degrees. Research shows that stress can sometimes be positive by making us more alert and helping us perform better in certain situations. However, over a prolonged period of time, stress can take its toll. It seems our lives today are constant to-do…

On Tuesday, 19th November, hundreds of teenagers from across Cork County will gather at the Radisson Hotel in Little Island, Cork, for this year’s much-anticipated Teen Talk event. Hosted by Cork County Council, this initiative promotes positive mental health among young people and offers them tools to navigate everyday challenges with resilience and optimism. The…

The Government has unveiled its inaugural National Cyber Security Annual Update, highlighting the extensive efforts made to strengthen Ireland’s cyber security landscape. Minister of State Ossian Smyth, from the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, announced this update as a follow-up to the 2020 National Cyber Security Strategy, reflecting public calls for greater transparency…

Image courtesy of Deposit Photos On November 14th, the HSE is inviting families and individuals to the Bantry Primary Care Centre from 10am to 12.30pm for a free health check event in honour of World Diabetes Day. The initiative, led by the HSE Integrated Care Diabetes Team West Cork, aims to provide vital screening and…

Update 5th November 2024: William has been located safe and well. Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old William Doherty who is reported missing from his home in Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork since Monday morning, 4th November 2024. William is described as being approximately 6 foot 3 inches in height, with a…