Stories from Dublin · Ireland

Ireland has installed 319 new camera zones in 2026 as part of a new strategy, bringing the nationwide total to 1,901 camera zones. This expansion is aimed at addressing the amount of uninsured vehicles on the roads.

A discussion in Dublin highlighted the need for "proper investment" in roofed bike sheds for people cycling to work. The expenditure for these facilities was noted to be "hundreds of thousands of euro." Proponents argue that cyclists help the environment and ease congestion.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) executive has directed managers to curb spending on overtime, agency staff, and recruitment.

Elliot Gottkin and Guy Combe discussed their book, 'The Wrong Guy,' which recounts a TV event from 20 years ago. The original clip from this event is reportedly still circulating online.

The Irish government announced a €400 targeted credit for households to assist with their electricity bills. Households in Ireland are targeted to receive a €400 credit to assist with their electricity bills.

A community walk event, 'Pieta's Darkness and Delight,' has been announced to take place on Main Street. The event encourages individuals to participate and share a walk, likely for mental health awareness.

A motion notes the absence of a statutory surrogacy leave scheme, stating that this situation results in inequality for members.

A call was made for stronger safeguards around the use of AI in the public sector.

A resolution notes concern over attempts by some government departments to alter agreed blended working arrangements. The resolution calls for such agreements to be applied consistently to ensure fairness for members.

Ireland's Climate Action Fund has over half a billion euro in fuel taxes earmarked for climate measures that remains unspent.