What constituency am I in? Check the new boundary map for the general election
Check the new boundary map for the general electionTomas DohertyThe general election on November 29th will send 174 TDs to the Dáil from 43 constituencies. The electoral map has changed significantly since the last election, with four extra constituencies and 14 more seats. Use the map below provided by the Electoral Commission to find out which constituency you're in and how many TDs you’ll be voting to elect. Ahead of the 2020 general election, the Government’s official homelessness tally surpassed 10,000 people for the first time – now, 14,760 people are homeless. Opposition parties argue the State’s housing supply – both social and affordable homes – needs to be greater and that Government policy has left house prices to inflate.
Source:Irish Independent
November 13, 2024 15:19 UTC
Stage and screen star Timothy West dies aged 90 surrounded by family
Stage and screen star Timothy West dies aged 90 surrounded by familyBy Casey Cooper-Fiske, PA Entertainment ReporterActor Timothy West, known for many roles in television and the theatre, has died peacefully in his sleep aged 90 “with his friends and family at the end”, his family said. In a statement, his children Juliet, Samuel and Joseph said: “After a long and extraordinary life on and off the stage, our darling father Timothy West died peacefully in his sleep yesterday evening. Timothy West with wife Prunella Scales (Ian West/PA) Photo by Ian West“Tim was with friends and family at the end. “He leaves his wife Prunella Scales, to whom he was married for 61 years, a sister, a daughter, two sons, seven grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. West was also married to actor Jacqueline Boyer from 1956 to 1961, and they had a daughter, Juliet West.
Source:Irish Independent
November 13, 2024 15:19 UTC
Stomach-churning reason you should NEVER use a hand-dryer in a public restroom
A scientist has revealed the disgusting reason you should never use a hand-dryer in a public toilet and always opt for a paper towel instead. The next day the petri dish with the hand-dryer germs showed a variety of different bacteria and fungus speckled across the plate — which appeared in white, yellow and black smudges. The results again showed a petri dish full of different kinds of bacteria, similar types to the bugs coming out of the blower. The researchers exposed a petri dish to hot air from a bathroom hand dryer for 30 seconds. This suggested most of the bacteria being sprayed out of the hand-dryers came from the air in the public toilet.
Source:Daily Mirror
November 13, 2024 14:53 UTC
Work colleague ‘surprised’ to learn Conor McGregor rape accuser was assaulted
Mr McGregor is facing an accusation in the civil action that he “brutally raped and battered” Ms Hand, who is also known as Nikita Ni Laimhin. Ms Kealey, who was called to give evidence by Remy Farrell SC, for Mr McGregor, said she did not know Ms Hand well. Ms Kealey said she was contacted by Ms Hand in the days after the alleged incident, claiming she had been raped. Asked for her reaction, Ms Kealey said: “I was surprised because I didn’t see anything. Mr McGregor has not attended court on Wednesday as he had food poisoning overnight, according to Mr Farrell.
Source:The Herald
November 13, 2024 14:53 UTC
Four extra screens and new restaurant planned at Athlone cinema
Four extra screens and a new restaurant are being planned at Athlone cinema, according to a planning application lodged with Westmeath County Council. Cinema Properties Limited is seeking planning permission for an extension and upgrade works to the existing six screen IMC Cinema at Golden Island Shopping Centre. The planned works involved the construction of four additional screens, and a new restaurant adjoining the extended cinema building. The planning application notes that demolition works are required to the existing cinema to facilitate the new extension. The plans also include provision for a new cinema entrance, local car parking, and the relocation of thirty-three car parking spaces within Golden Island Shopping Centre.
Source:The Herald
November 13, 2024 14:01 UTC
Boyfriend of American nurse allegedly killed by Irishman feels that he 'failed' her
Sarah SlaterThe boyfriend of an American nurse allegedly killed by an Irish man has revealed he feels that he “failed” her and wishes he could have “protected her”. A 37-year-old Irishman has allegedly admitted to killing Ms Michalski accidentally after becoming intimate at a rented apartment. Ms Michalski ’s friend said she received texts from her and that she was at a bar in the Jewish run district having a drink and dinner. She detailed how she responded to a message from Ms Michalski at around 12.45 am on Tuesday. In a statement, her family thanked the efforts of everyone, including strangers abroad and officials across the world for getting involved in helping find Ms Michalski.
Source:The Herald
November 13, 2024 13:48 UTC
Election 2024 Day 7: On the road again… battle sharpens up as candidates about to hit the one-week mark
One they focus on is the burning question.... how to spend the Apple money? It’s surely the nicest problem any government has ever faced – what to do with the €14.1bn in tax that Apple has to pay us. The party is proposing to take €10bn from the Apple kitty to pay for a mammoth building programmeGreens: Put half of it in public transport projects. “We estimate that an additional €10bn will be needed for public transport between now and the end of 2030 and we propose that €7bn should come from the Apple lump sum,” its manifesto says. Read the other eight promises and the parties' proposals for each in the article here:
Source:Irish Independent
November 13, 2024 13:45 UTC
Michael van Gerwen out of Grand Slam as Luke Littler almost hits nine-darter
Michael van Gerwen out of Grand Slam as Luke Littler almost hits nine-darterBy PA Sport StaffMichael van Gerwen crashed out of the Grand Slam of Darts in the group stage as Luke Littler missed double 12 for a nine-darter on an eventful night in Wolverhampton. Three-time winner Van Gerwen lost in a last-leg decider to Ryan Joyce, exiting the tournament before the knockout phase for the first time since 2010. But the 17-year-old beat Lourence Ilagan 5-3 to secure a third consecutive win and set up a last-16 showdown with Mike De Decker. The World Grand Prix winner needed to beat Michael Smith to reach the next stage and he did just that, hammering the former world champion 5-0. In the opening fixture of the night, Gary Anderson made it three wins from three with victory over Noa-Lynn van Leuven.
Source:Irish Independent
November 13, 2024 13:38 UTC
Tullamore's BiaSol success at Irish Business Design Challenge
Tullamore's BiaSol success at Irish Business Design ChallengeTullamore business BiaSol has been awarded the overall award in the micro / small category in this year’s Irish Business Design Challenge (IBDC) by Design & Craft Council Ireland. The awards were hosted at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin on Monday, November 12. BiaSol, a family-owned food start up that produce highly nutritious foods made from repurposed leftover grains collected from Irish Breweries. Now in its fourth year, IBDC celebrates businesses that add value, repurpose products, develop circular economy strategies, enhance efficiency, and tackle societal and environmental challenges through sustainable design. Yesterday’s awards were the first event taking place in Irish Design Week 2024, a week-long programme of over 40 events nationwide
Source:Irish Independent
November 13, 2024 13:30 UTC
Jake Paul Sparks Controversy Before Fight With Mike Tyson
Jake Paul Sparks Controversy Before Fight With Mike Tyson Brash YouTuber compares himself to Muhammad Ali, challenges critics at fiery press conferenceJake Paul, the YouTube star turned professional boxer, has found himself at the center of attention once again as he prepares for his highly publicized fight with Mike Tyson on November 15. At 27 years old, Paul is set to face the 58-year-old Tyson, who famously retired from professional boxing back in 2005. “I’m still on the path to become world champion,” Paul expressed, with clear aspirations of not just fighting but winning. Clearly, the boxing world remains divided on this fight, with many skeptics questioning Paul’s skill set against someone of Tyson’s caliber. Yet Paul insists he’s ready to shock the world once again, aiming for what could be one of sport’s most talked-about moments.
Source:Daily Mirror
November 13, 2024 11:25 UTC
Election 2024 Day 6: Micheál Martin tests out his barista skills… as well warmed-up candidates hit the trail again
Louise O'Reilly, party spokesman on public expenditure, said her sister, a school principal "is telling me that herself and her colleagues are still incredibly angry". "I just want to be very clear, what was said was awful," she said, as Sinn Féin promised to strengthen worker protection and rules around collective bargaining. "I think this will stay with teachers, not just for the next 16 days, but I think for the next very long time. Sinn Féin would give full incremental recognition for teachers working abroad in the hope of attracting them back to Ireland. Ms O'Reilly said her party would also be standing up for workers in the private sector, who had seen rights eroded.
Source:Irish Independent
November 13, 2024 07:10 UTC
Child Benefit double payment every August and monthly €200 childcare promise, as parties target family vote
The family vote is seen as key to all parties campaigning in the general election, with commitments across the board to reduce the cost of childcare. Fine Gael will today announce plans to double the Child Benefit payment every August, meaning families will receive at least €280 per child. The party is also committing to reducing the cost of childcare to €200 a month per child with a €600 cap per family. The Labour Party insists it was the first to come forward with a proposal to cap childcare costs at €200 a month per child. The Social Democrats is committing to capping childcare costs at €250 per month.
Source:Irish Independent
November 13, 2024 06:43 UTC
New weather warning issued for thick fog across Midlands
New weather warning issued for thick fog across MidlandsFor the second night running, a weather warning for fog will be in place this evening (Tuesday) for much of the country, including the Midlands counties of Westmeath, Roscommon and Offaly. Met Éireann said the yellow-level warning will come into effect at 6pm today and will remain in place until 10am tomorrow, Wednesday, morning. The weather service said the widespread fog would lead to poor visibility and hazardous travelling conditions. The weather warning will be in effect for 23 of the 26 counties in the Republic of Ireland, with the exceptions being the North West counties of Mayo, Sligo and Donegal.
Source:Irish Independent
November 12, 2024 23:53 UTC
AstraZeneca backs US and China - but new UK vaccine factory hangs in the balance
AstraZeneca said it is in China ‘for the long haul’ and outlined billions of pounds of investment in the US – but a new vaccine factory in the UK hangs in the balance. The pharma giant’s chief executive Pascal Soriot threw his weight behind its Chinese business yesterday. The commitment to China and the US came as AstraZeneca said it was locked in talks with ministers about whether it will go ahead to build a £450million vaccine factory in Liverpool. AstraZeneca also remained committed to China, where it is the country’s largest pharmaceutical firm employing around 18,000 staff. Last week AstraZeneca revealed that the head of its China business, Leon Wang, had been detained by authorities in the city of Shenzhen.
Source:Daily Mail
November 12, 2024 22:18 UTC
Election 2024: Taoiseach's statement at Government Buildings
The General Election campaign has officially begun after Taoiseach Simon Harris asked President Michael D Higgins to dissolve the Dáil this afternoon. Mr Harris travelled to Áras an Uachtaráin to trigger what will be a relatively short three-week campaign ahead of polling day on Friday November 29. It will bring to an end the four-and-a-half-year lifespan of the Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and Green Party coalition government.
Source:Irish Independent
November 09, 2024 02:28 UTC