Ireland and Germany have joined forces in a promising partnership to accelerate the production of green hydrogen. A joint declaration was signed by Irish Climate and Environment Minister Eamon Ryan and Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Education and Research Minister Mario Brandenburg on Wednesday. This collaboration represents a significant…
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Two separate fatal incidents have occurred in Ireland, resulting in the tragic loss of two lives. A female teenager died after a tractor hit a ditch in County Cavan, while an elderly male pedestrian was killed in a car collision in County Louth. Tractor Accident in County Cavan A female…
According to the latest census figures, Ireland’s population has exceeded 5 million people, marking a significant milestone since the Great Famine. After a long period of decline since 1841, the population has experienced an 83% increase since its lowest point in 1961 when it stood at 2.8 million. One notable…
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Changing Demographics and Increasing Complexity The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has highlighted the urgent need for a new maternity strategy in Northern Ireland due to the growing number of “complicated pregnancies.” According to a recent report, the demographics of pregnant women have rapidly changed, with more than one in four pregnant women being obese and a dramatic rise in pregnancies among women in their 30s. This shift has placed…
TÁNAISTE AND FOREIGN Affairs Minister Micheál Martin has expressed Ireland’s condemnation of Uganda’s draconian new law targeting homosexuality. In a tweet, Martin stated that Ireland denounces the legislation, which includes severe punishments, including the death penalty, for LGBTI+ individuals. He emphasized that such actions by Uganda are contrary to their international obligations and reiterated Ireland’s commitment to defending human rights, including LGBTI+ rights, as a priority on the international stage.…
Gender Gap in Driving Test Pass Rates Narrows in Northern Ireland as Women Take the Wheel
By Sakshi Bhatt
New figures reveal a promising trend in Northern Ireland, as women bridge the gender gap in driving test pass rates. Historically, men have been more successful in passing their practical car driver tests across the UK. However, since the resumption of driver testing in the summer of 2020, the gap has significantly reduced to about two percentage points, compared to the previous eight percentage point difference. During the last quarter…
Ireland’s proposed hate speech bill, The Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022, has sparked a culture war and raised fears about the erosion of free speech. The bill aims to strengthen the legal recognition of hatred in the criminal justice system and introduces new protections for vulnerable groups. However, critics argue that it could criminalize certain forms of speech and create a “thought crime” by penalizing individuals for merely possessing hateful material. The debate…
Seven men have been charged in connection with the shooting of an off-duty police officer in Northern Ireland earlier this year, as announced by investigators on Saturday. The incident, which took place in late February, involved Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell, a prominent officer known for leading major investigations. Caldwell miraculously survived the attack, despite sustaining multiple gunshot wounds at a sports center in the town of Omagh, where he was coaching a youth football group that included his own…
45-year-old Michał G. from Lublin Passes Away; Shockwaves Reverberate Through the Community In a shocking turn of events, the Irish community was left reeling when 45-year-old Michał G., originally from Lublin, met a tragic end. Having lived abroad for the past decade, he was about to celebrate his first wedding anniversary in September. However, his dreams and aspirations were cruelly cut short on Thursday, May 25, in the late evening hours, in the county of Wexford. Michał G. was fatally…
Addressing the pressing challenges of the agricultural sector: Ministry’s efforts towards establishing a robust mechanism In a recent statement, the head of the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock emphasized the numerous challenges faced by the country’s agricultural sector. Acknowledging the significance of agriculture as a fundamental pillar of the nation’s economy and the livelihoods of its people, the ministry has been diligently working towards establishing a robust agricultural mechanism. However, this endeavor necessitates increased investment, time, and concerted efforts…
Global Innovators Ireland, a leading company dedicated to fostering, advancing, and promoting the Innovate for Ireland initiative, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Simon Boucher as its new chief executive. This appointment comes on the heels of Accenture and Kingspan’s recent commitment of €3 million each to support the I4I initiative. With Dr. Boucher at the helm, Global Innovators Ireland is poised to drive the success of this groundbreaking initiative. Dr. Simon Boucher: The Ideal Leader for Innovate…
A recent report by the Forum for Better Housing Market NI, in collaboration with Ulster University, highlights the urgent need for upgrades in Northern Ireland homes to meet the net zero targets by 2030. The study reveals that the average properties in Northern Ireland do not retain heat as effectively as those in the rest of the UK and Ireland. With the housing sector contributing to 14% of the country’s total greenhouse gas emissions, immediate action is required to reduce…
Five years ago, Ireland made history by repealing the country’s Eighth Amendment, which had imposed one of the strictest abortion bans in the European Union. The referendum result was celebrated as a significant step forward for women’s reproductive rights, giving them control over their own bodies. However, despite the progress made, access to abortion care in Ireland remains uneven and inadequate. Gaps in Abortion Services While abortion is legally available and free in Ireland up to 12 weeks of pregnancy,…
In an effort to deter individuals who have crossed legal boundaries, intelligence teams have been playing a crucial role in identifying Russian nationals who feature on the sanctions list. The primary objective of these sanctions is not to act as a punitive measure, but rather to encourage those who have transgressed to step back and reconsider their actions. Once the British Foreign Office assigns designations and implications, the focus shifts to detecting criminal sanctions breaches and taking appropriate action. Key…