What are the latest news in Ireland?
Demographics & Population
- Ireland’s population reached 5.526 million, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Net inward migration accounted for over 70% of the annual increase, alongside continuous aging trends where the proportion of children under 14 dropped below one million for the first time since 2014. -The Portugal News+ 1——–
- The government is examining measures to tighten naturalisation requirements, including proposals to extend the necessary residency period and introduce formal English language proficiency requirements for applicants.- Brussels Signal———
- Homelessness and accommodation shortages remain central domestic challenges, with emergency accommodation figures surpassing 17,500 people. The start of the third-level academic year has also renewed pressure on student rental availability nationwide. -Brussels Signal——–
- An Garda SÃochána executed targeted operations in Dublin, intercepting and seizing approximately €2.3 million worth of illicit drugs, including cocaine and ecstasy tablets, leading to multiple arrests.- The Irish Times———
- Planned 48-hour strike action by staff at the Oberstown Children Detention Campus was resolved and averted after unions accepted newly tabled management proposals concerning safety and operational conditions. -The Irish Times——–
- The annual Electric Picnic music and arts festival is taking place in Stradbally, County Laois, featuring headline acts including Fontaines D.C. alongside extensive outdoor cultural programming.- The Irish Times———