Government of Ireland

Ireland Budget 2027 announcement and details

3 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Ireland announces Budget 2027 with record infrastructure investment

The Irish Government has announced an €8.6 billion Budget 2027 package focused on cost-of-living relief, childcare, and social welfare. Prior to the full release, Taoiseach Micheál Martin outlined priorities including a

Ireland and Northern Ireland industrial sustainability funds

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Global industrial decarbonisation efforts face investment and implementation hurdles

Ireland and Northern Ireland have launched the €26 million Shared Island Sustainability Challenge Fund to support industrial decarbonisation. The fund is split equally, with €13 million allocated to each jurisdiction, an

European housing crisis and public health impacts

4 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Spain housing crisis sparks protests and political tension

The housing crisis in Spain and Ireland has sparked intense debate regarding the tension between housing as a fundamental human right and its role as a financial commodity. In Ireland, housing costs have risen significan

Irish public service pay dispute and industrial action

13 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Ireland public sector pay talks begin at Workplace Relations Commission

Public service workers in Ireland have engaged in escalating industrial action following the expiration of the previous public service agreement on June 30, 2024. Unions argue that public sector wages fell 5.5% behind in

Ireland citizenship residency requirement reform

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Ireland plans major reforms to citizenship and naturalisation rules

The Irish government is proposing reforms to citizenship residency requirements, specifically suggesting an extension of the required reckonable residence from five years to eight years. The initiative aims to clarify ho

Nicotine and vaping regulation trends

12 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: United Kingdom introduces new Vaping Products Duty

European and American authorities are implementing stricter regulations and taxation on nicotine and vaping products to combat youth addiction. In Europe, Poland has received European Commission approval for a ban on nic

UK pensioner welfare and financial support

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Pensioners urged to check eligibility for financial support

Information regarding financial support for elderly residents in the United Kingdom has focused on various welfare benefits. Initially, reports highlighted the Attendance Allowance, which provides weekly support for stat