Cancer patient awarded €20,000 at WRC over cut to hours by marina operator
Her case was that Michael McDaid “came bursting into the office that morning” and questioned her about her presence in a “hostile and irate manner”. She was “effectively barred” from the office by Michael McDaid and departed her workplace of more than two decades “uncontrollably shaking and distressed”, McCormack said. Michael McDaid was “not an employee or officer of the company” and had “no standing to issue any instructions”, the company’s solicitor, Donnacha Anhold, said. The company denied the second alleged encounter with Michael McDaid took place at all, Henry recorded in his decision, published on Monday. The adjudicator noted Doherty wrote to John McDaid about her encounter with Michael McDaid.
Source:The Irish Times
March 24, 2026 10:37 UTC
Cork developer Michael O’Flynn hits out at local authorities over dearth of zoned land for housing
“Without more zoned land, we won’t be able to build at the level that’s required to meet the housing demand in this country,” Mr O’Flynn said. Last year, minister for housing James Browne wrote to all local authorities and instructed them to zone significantly more land for housing. Mr O’Flynn said any new land zoned by local authorities needed to pass a viability test and be made available in the short term. The Cork-based developer called for a national audit of local authorities to examine whether they are taking the government’s instructions seriously. Mr O’Flynn said the Government should deliver emergency legislation to force local authorities to zone land.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 24, 2026 10:35 UTC
Patrick Horgan: Two hurling league finals on the same bill? Utter madness
The league finals are the next big date in the hurling calendar - it’s the second biggest national hurling competition, but you’d have to ask if the GAA really cares about it. Having a double-header for Cork-Limerick and Clare-Dublin makes no sense to me at all. Cork and Limerick would sell out two stadia with the supporters they have, but now, with two games on, each county will only get a quarter of the tickets available. This is exclusive subscriber content. Sign in Continue reading for €5 Unlock unlimited access and exclusive benefits
Source:Irish Examiner
March 24, 2026 10:34 UTC
What to consider when deciding on a postgraduate course in Ireland or abroad
Prospective postgraduate students have a diverse array of options to choose from, ranging from taught to research programmes, PhDs to master’s. Taught postgraduate courses can be a continuation of your undergraduate studies or in an entirely new area. All these awards are referenced on the NFQ for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and are listed by the higher education institutions on their websites. Additionally, the qualifax.ie website lists 2,170 postgraduate programmes at level-nine master’s and 246 level-10 PhD in 47 institutions in Ireland. There are also a growing number of postgraduate programmes taught through English in European universities.
Source:The Irish Times
March 24, 2026 10:33 UTC
‘They’re nearly giving them away’: The precarious business of Irish vegetable growing
Devotees of the Irish spud might be alarmed to hear that potato growers are hesitating about planting this year. “It’s the carry-over from last season,” says Jason O’Leary, a Co Wexford grower and chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association potato committee. “They’re nearly giving them away in the UK and France. Severe wet weather caused disruption for Irish growers this winter. Welcome to the world of potato farming where, 180 years after the famine, it remains a precarious business.
Source:The Irish Times
March 24, 2026 10:33 UTC
Concerns over electric car chargers and the risk of over-payment
The Irish Times has previously calculated charging a Volkswagen ID.4’s 77kWh battery from a public charging point costs about €40, giving you a realistic range of about 450km. [ Two in five Irish people planning to buy an electric vehicle in next two yearsOpens in new window ]A spokesperson told us: “All ESB public chargers are equipped with MID-certified meters, ensuring that customers are billed precisely for the electricity they draw from the charger. When it comes to public charging, the cost of putting energy into your battery rises considerably. High power charging – above 150kW up to 350kW – costs 66c per kWh, and again, these prices are for ESB chargers, which should be considered as the general benchmark rather than a rule. The Irish Times contacted the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), the keepers of all things measured and measurable to find out if EV chargers can be more tightly regulated.
Source:The Irish Times
March 24, 2026 10:33 UTC
Is too much screentime damaging children and teenagers’ brains?
The study showed a decline in attention, memory, reading and maths skills, problem-solving abilities and overall IQ. “They are predictable effects of highly stimulating technologies – and all the social media companies know about interacting with developing brains. “Too much screentime also reduces physical movement and outdoor play and puts a strain on the eyes, posture and overall physical wellbeing. In our programme, students learn that dopamine motivates repetition, and social media platforms are deliberately designed to trigger it. “So, digital literacy has to include understanding that social media companies are competing for attention because attention equals profit.
Source:The Irish Times
March 24, 2026 10:33 UTC
Stakes are high for all four provinces as they seek to define their season
The final four URC rounds sandwich “European” semi-final weekend, before finals weekend in Bilbao, and then the URC knock-out run-in. The stakes are high, be it silverware on two fronts or qualification for the quarter-finals and beyond in the URC and hence for next season’s Champions Cup. But, like two seasons ago when consigned to a semi-final loss away to the Bulls, Leinster have already suffered five defeats. In the Champions Cup, Leinster host Edinburgh on Easter Sunday with the prize of a home quarter-final against Harlequins or Sale six days later. Now Zebre away this Friday is a must-win ahead of Leinster (home), Munster (away), Stormers (home) and Glasgow (away).
Source:The Irish Times
March 24, 2026 10:31 UTC
‘Eliminate Parrott’: Czech Republic turn attention to Ireland star ahead of playoff
Troy Parrott during Republic of Ireland training in Dublin on Monday ahead of Thursday's World Cup qualifier semi-final against Czech Republic in Prague. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/InphoTroy Parrott was the last man into the Republic of Ireland camp this week ahead of the crucial World Cup playoff against Czech Republic in Prague on Thursday night. O’Shea was nervous watching Parrott play to the final whistle, but he admitted he feels this way about all the players. That strategy will probably be used against Czech Republic at the Fortuna Arena. “One of the keys to winning the game is to eliminate Parrott,” said Tomáš Holeš, the veteran Czech defender.
Source:The Irish Times
March 24, 2026 10:31 UTC
‘We got him’: Cheers and tears after Stephen McCullagh found guilt of murdering Natalie McNally
The family of Natalie McNally celebrate outside Belfast Crown Court on Monday, after Stephen McCullagh was found guilty of her murder. Family and friends of Natalie McNally (32) jumped to their feet and cheered the moment a jury foreman delivered its verdict; Stephen McCullagh, McNally’s partner and father of her unborn child, was guilty of her murder. Sitting directly behind him in the gallery were Natalie McNally’s parents, Noel and Bernadette. Natalie McNally's parents Noel (second from right) and Bernadette outside the court on Monday. Natalie McNally's mother Bernadette after the verdict was delivered.
Source:The Irish Times
March 24, 2026 10:31 UTC
Don’t believe the negativity – Ireland’s retrofitting scheme for homes is not failing – The Irish Times
This ESRI report is going to make that task all the harder by creating a public narrative that retrofitting is failing – or makes little difference even when you get it done. While you can never be complacent, the reality is that deep retrofitting of our domestic buildings increased tenfold between 2019 and 2024. The latest review for the European Commission puts us as the number one country in Europe when it comes to improving domestic energy efficiency levels. It will be a shame if the ESRI report undermines that. More than half of the roughly €1 billion in revenue being raised is going back to the public as retrofitting grants.
Source:The Irish Times
March 24, 2026 10:30 UTC
The Irish Times view on Aughinish Alumina: revelations pose urgent questions
The results of a major investigation into the business of Aughinish Alumina, published today, provide worrying evidence about how alumina produced in Co Limerick is entering the Russian military supply chain. The supply chain starts when bauxite from Africa and South America arrives on the Shannon estuary for processing into alumina. The Aughinish plant is owned by Rusal, a Russian company, which also owns smelters in Siberia to which much of the output from the Co Limerick plant is exported. Nor is it possible to prove definitively that the output of the Co Limerick plant is used in arms production. But industry experts point out that aluminium producers such as the big Russian smelters would not typically use alumina from specific suppliers in different ways.
Source:The Irish Times
March 24, 2026 10:30 UTC
Fogarty Forum: GAA and RTÉ were partners but are now competitors
Today, members of the media will be given a guided tour of the GAA’s new broadcast studio in the Hogan Stand in Croke Park. To mark the GAA+ championship schedule launch, as well as the chance to speak to pundits who appear on the streaming platform, journalists will be shown the suite where the live review and preview series “The View” has been produced twice a week during the National Leagues and will continue to do so until the end of the championships.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 24, 2026 10:30 UTC
From Milan to Dublin: ‘I feel I’m part of Ireland’s culture. I’m contributing to Ireland’
When Grappiolo first moved to Dublin, he had just graduated from university in Milan, Italy. Corrado Grappiolo jumped at the opportunity to live in Ireland again, and the family moved to Dublin in 2021. Grappiolo jumped at the opportunity to live in Ireland again, and the family moved to Dublin in 2021. The fact that I work on these things with Irish companies – I feel that I’m making an impact. I’m contributing to Ireland.”We would like to hear from people who have moved to Ireland in the past 10 years.
Source:The Irish Times
March 24, 2026 10:30 UTC
This Morning feud as 'fed up' hosts clash in toe-curling argument live on show - and fans gasp 'they look ready to fight!'
A pair of This Morning hosts clashed in a toe-curling argument live on air - with fans gasping 'they look ready to fight!' Viewers picked up on a tense moment between Dermot O'Leary and Gyles Brandreth during last Friday's installment of the ITV show. 'I somehow don’t think the reason we’re unhappy is because I played that song, Gyles. Another penned: 'I feel like Dermot O'Leary was ready to hit Gyles Brandreth.' One penned: 'Gyles Brandreth handing Camilla Tominey her a**e on a plate by telling her she’s an influencer.
Source:Daily Mail
March 24, 2026 10:27 UTC