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Significant rise in children with e-scooter injuries
Significant rise in children with e-scooter injuries Consultants who deal with emergency medicine for children have reported a significant rise in the number of children suffering injuries from e-scooter use.
Number of homes granted planning permission up 7.9% - CSO
Number of homes granted planning permission up 7.9% - CSO The number of homes granted planning permission rose by 7.9% last year with 34,974 given the green light, up from 32,401 in 2024, according to the Central Statistics Office.
Annual inflation steady at 2.7% in February - CSO
Annual inflation steady at 2.7% in February - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the annual rate of inflation was unchanged at 2.7% in February from the previous month.
Tánaiste concerned over 'fractured' social contract
Tánaiste concerned over 'fractured' social contract Economic and social factors are contributing to people having children later in their lives, the Tánaiste has said, as he raised concern over a "fractured" social contract.
Snow-ice alert issued as wind, rain warnings in effect
Snow-ice alert issued as wind, rain warnings in effect A new snow-ice Status Yellow alert has been issued in addition to the Status Yellow wind and rain warnings already in affect.