Photograph: Eric LukePlanning delays affecting the Greater Dublin Drainage Project, including a second legal challenge, mean it will now be “at best” six years before it becomes operational, Uisce Éireann has forecast. In a written statement to the committee Niall Gleeson, chief executive of Uisce Éireann, said that, having secured permission for the Dublin drainage project in July, it is “disappointing the decision is being challenged for a second time”. The drainage project, which is to include a new treatment plant in Clonshaugh that will serve up to 500,000 people, was identified as necessary more than a decade ago. “As a result of the planning delays experienced, at best, the project may be delivered and operational by 2032. Meanwhile, Uisce Éireann said it intends to submit a planning application before the end of the year for its controversial “once-in-a-generation” Water Supply Project Eastern and Midlands Region (WSP).

Bank of Ireland agreed the sale to Pepper Finance on December 4th, 2024, and the Supreme Court heard the case the following day. Bank of Ireland agreed the sale to Pepper Finance on December 4th, 2024, and the Supreme Court heard the case the following day. Bank of Ireland's conduct in case was 'unsatisfactory', says Supreme Court judge Ms Justice Elizabeth Dunne. Ms Justice Dunne noted that nobody had told the Supreme Court of the deal at any point. He challenged these findings in both the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.

The latest addition to the range is the Pixel Watch 4. All you need is the Pixel Watch app, which is widely compatible with Android devices – Android Go aside – and it should all work smoothly. Although the Pixel Watch 4 keeps many of the same design features as the previous generation, there are some differences. The Pixel Watch 4 throws one curve ball though: it uses a different charger. Everything elseThe Pixel Watch 4 comes in two case sizes: 41mm and 45mm, and there is an option for an LTE version too.

The Department of Finance said tax receipts, the main source of exchequer revenue, rose 3.2 per cent on the year to €78.8 billion in the 10 months to October. Tax receipts, the main source of exchequer revenue, rose 3.2 per cent on the year to €78.8 billion. [ Exchequer revenue could decline over next 40 years under scenario in major new reportOpens in new window ]It said a fall-off in such receipts could lead to a decline in exchequer revenue over the next four decades, relative to the size of the economy. “Those projections, which I published on budget day, incorporated a substantial upward revision to revenues, mostly on corporation tax. The corporation tax figure for October alone was €1.13 billion, up 165 per cent on the year.

Individuals accounted for 46.5 per cent of the volume of residential land sold during the year, as well as for 11.3 per cent of the value. Furthermore, construction companies were the sellers for 11 per cent of the volume of residential land sold and 30.8 per cent of the value, while individuals were the sellers for 70.7 per cent of the volume and 40.2 per cent of the value. By way of comparison, the median price per acre of agricultural land in 2024 was €9,988. The total value of residential land sold amounted to €186.8 million, which was an increase of 84 per cent on the €101.5 million recorded in 2023. Land that was subject to the tax accounted for €128.8 million, or 69 per cent, of the land sold.

Eugene Gleeson SC, instructed by solicitor Robbie Dore, for Mr Gorman, was granted permission to serve notice on the proceedings on Mr Comer and his horse training firms Brookville and Seattle Slew Ltd. Listen | 36:12It said Mr Comer had not directed or authorised this conduct. Mr Comer had sought “to bribe me such that he could seek to cynically exonerate himself”, he said. Mr Comer said that if Mr Gorman accepted responsibility he would provide him with a small yard to train horses. Mr Gorman’s solicitor sought to serve proceedings seeking the information on the defendants, including Mr Comer, who is resident in Monaco, and did so.

A protestor outside the US supreme court, which is hearing arguments on the legality of the Trump Administration's tariffs. Photograph: Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesUS supreme court justices on Wednesday appeared sceptical of Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose a series of tariffs in a closely watched hearing in Washington. The case was brought by groups of US businesses, who were joined by 12 US states, that argued they had been harmed by Mr Trump’s tariffs. Mr Trump has framed the case as existential. But other conservative members challenged Mr Trump’s use of IEEPA, which no other president has invoked to impose tariffs.

Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for European Affairs, said migration would be a priority for the Irish presidency of the EU Council next year. Photograph: Alan BetsonGovernment policy should make sure that Ireland is not seen as excessively easy to get into for migrants and asylum seekers, according to Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for European Affairs. The migration issue will be a priority for the Irish presidency of the EU Council, which begins in July 2026, he said. He added that “we definitely want to make sure that we’re not seen as the easy place to get into because that damages our credibility as well within the European Union”. Mr Byrne’s Spanish counterpart, Fernando Sampedro, also spoke at the event, highlighting the “shared priorities, the shared perspective and strong mutual understanding” between Ireland and Spain.

William Butterly, founder of Bionua: 'Soil health is the single most important element as we depend on it for so many things.' On the product side, it has developed a breakthrough sensor that measures soil health in real time at a fraction of the cost of traditional soil-monitoring methods. “The idea for the sensor came from a realisation that there was no way to monitor soil health and get verifiable data at an affordable cost,” Butterly says. This, in turn, gives an accurate measure of soil health. The company is now starting field trials for its soil monitor while applying for patents and looking to raise about €300,000 to fast-track the technology to market.

The new National Maternity Hospital is to be built on the St Vincent’s hospital campus at Elm Park, Dublin. Photograph: Nick BradshawMore than €147 million has been spent so far on preparations for the planned new National Maternity Hospital in Dublin. [ National Maternity Hospital bill projected to reach 10 times original costOpens in new window ]Department of Health secretary general Robert Watt. Photograph: Dara Mac DonaillMr Watt said significant enabling works were required for the National Maternity Hospital project. The completion date is informed by the programme of works developed by the successful tenderers and will be fully confirmed by the PCSA process.

The proceedings became moot when Mr Pepper made the concessions in the terms of reliefs sought by Pepper Finance. Brian Conroy SC, appearing for Pepper Finance, said an order for costs should be made against Mr Pepper. This, Mr Justice Cregan said, does not necessarily mean Pepper Finance and Mr Wigglesworth are entitled to legal costs. He noted Mr Pepper gave the undertakings sought by Pepper Finance, something the court must have regard for. He noted that Mr Pepper later offered to pay €2,500 in costs, which Pepper Finance agreed to and, in turn, intended to donate the money to charity.

It could sound sentimental, until you scroll through Lucy Cafe’s Instagram and see three Ukrainian grandmothers folding dumplings and shaping pancakes at a high counter on Upper Clanbrassil Street. Photograph: Nick BradshawBorscht with pampushka (soup). Photograph: Nick BradshawCheesy spinach varenyky (dumplings). Photograph: Nick BradshawSyrnyk (cheesy pancakes with craft cherry sauce). Photograph: Nick BradshawLucy Cafe, 6 Clanbrassil Street Upper, Dublin.

The number of renters at risk of homelessness and seeking help from housing charity Threshold has jumped by more than 20 per cent since last year, according to its latest report. While most of the cases are continuing, 97 households have been unable to secure alternative accommodation. Tenancy termination continued to be the top issue for renters contacting the charity, accounting for 37 per cent of queries. In the same period, the charity says it intervened to keep 872 households in their homes or supported them to secure alternative housing. In one example, the charity highlighted the case of a UK student who failed to secure private rental accommodation before her arrival in Dublin due to “fierce competition”.

The examination of voluntary hospital salaries comes amid escalating tensions between the Limerick hospital and the HSE. Illustration: Paul ScottThe Health Service Executive (HSE) is examining salaries in all voluntary hospitals around the State after it emerged a Limerick hospital has been paying its chief executive a higher salary than her pay band stipulates. In August, The Irish Times reported that the salary of Emer Martin, chief executive of the St John’s Hospital in Limerick, was increased to that of a higher pay band – breaching the consolidated public pay scales. The HSE said the voluntary hospital is considered H2, under which chief executives can earn between €99,829 and €106,866. “Compliance with public sector pay policy is a clearly defined condition within the Service Level Agreements between the Health Service Executive (HSE) and each voluntary hospital.

Another current player is charged with supplying inside information about injuries to assist those betting huge sums on basketball matches. Much like ESPN trying to retain credibility on these matters after trousering $2 billion for allowing its brand to be used for gambling, it was too little too late. They can’t express indignation now when they and those who run the league long ago sold their souls to gambling corporations. Seven years have passed since the US supreme court legalised sports gambling and changed all that. There was also a helpful link where fans were encouraged to bet that tally on FanDuel, the official gambling partner of the club.