Sean Murray

Dublin

News reporter @irishexaminer. Made @stardustpod. Co-author of The Last Disco: The Story of the Stardust Tragedy, out now. Opinions mine. DMs open.

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Housing commencements fall to 10-year low for the month of May

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Sean Murray

Home building has hit another dismal low-point, with new data confirming that last month's housing commencement figures were worst seen in May for 10 years. Last month, housing commencements - the number of new residential projects that have officially begun construction - were less than half the number of May last year. With the exception of May 2020, when covid-19 shut the construction sector, the May 2025 figure is the worst since 2015, with just 1,024 homes getting underway.
New Government taskforce to devise plan to tackle Ireland's sky-high energy bills

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Sean Murray

A new Government taskforce will draw up an interim plan on ways to ease energy costs for households. Minister for climate, energy and the environment Darragh O'Brien this week chaired the first meeting of the new National Energy Affordability Taskforce, which aims to tackle the sky-high energy costs for consumers in Ireland.
Plans for 400 student bedspaces in Cork get go-ahead despite strong local opposition

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Sean Murray

Plans for more than 400 new student bedspaces in Cork have received the green light from An Bord Pleanála despite heavy local opposition. Lyonshall Ltd can now progress with the plans for the 408-bed purpose-built student accommodation development on the site of the former St Joseph’s Convent on Model Farm Road to the west of the city centre.
Government should shoulder payroll costs in childcare sector, Oireachtas committee told

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Sean Murray

The Government should take on the payroll costs of childcare providers and make early years educators public sector workers as part of essential reform to the system, an Oireachtas committee has heard. Children’s Rights Alliance CEO Tanya Ward told TDs and Senators on the Oireachtas Children’s Committee that it could be a “groundbreaking move”.
Lord Henry Mount Charles, the custodian of Slane Castle, dies aged 74

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Sean Murray

Lord Henry Mount Charles, the custodian of Slane Castle who turned it into one of Ireland‚Äôs most iconic gig venues, has died at the age of 74. The driving force behind turning the Meath estate into the location that has played host to acts such as U2, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie and the Rolling Stones died on Wednesday following a long battle with cancer. The first Slane festival took place in 1981, featuring a young U2 and headlined by Thin Lizzy.
Parents' excessive screen time contributes to 'problematic internet use' in children, study finds

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Sean Murray

Parents who are always on their phones are contributing to their children having āproblematic internet useā, a new study has said. The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has said there is a pressing need to address the challenges of parenting in a digital era, while its report highlighted an āurgent needā for better research to get a fuller picture of how childrenās wellbeing is affected by technology.
Irish woman Lorraine Nolan appointed head of EU's drug agency

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Sean Murray

Lorraine Nolan has been appointed to the high-profile role as head of the EU’s drug agency. She was appointed executive director of the European Union Drugs Agency after receiving a two-thirds majority in a secret ballot, holding off competition from two other candidates. Since 2016, Ms Nolan has been the chief executive of Ireland’s Health Products Regulatory Authority, the agency in charge of regulating medicines, medical devices, and similar products.
Demand for GP visits to grow 30% in next 15 years, with extra 1,200 doctors needed, report finds

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Sean Murray

Demand for GP visits is expected to increase by as much as 30% in the next 15 years, with an extra 1,200 doctors needed to keep pace, new research has found. The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) said healthcare reforms may reduce the pressure on hospital services in the medium term, but this will ‚Äúinevitably increase the demand for general practice service in the coming years‚ÄĚ.
Low earners should be given €10k grant to buy electric vehicles in effort to cut emissions - report

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Sean Murray

Lower earners should be given grants of up to €10,000 to switch to electric vehicles to help Ireland cut its transport emissions, the Climate Change Advisory Council has said. In its annual report on the transport sector, the council said even in the most optimistic scenario, our emissions are expected to significantly exceed targets by 2030, and the Government must act now to turn the tide.
Watchdog orders Elon Musk's X to clarify how it will protect children on its platform

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Sean Murray

Ireland’s media regulator has ordered Elon Musk-owned X to clarify how it will protect children on its platform or risk “criminal liability”, it has said. Coimisiún na Meán said it was using its statutory powers to compel X, formerly Twitter, to provide information on how it will comply with specific sections of the Online Safety Code, which has been challenged by X through a judicial review in the High Court.

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Sean Murray

Articles

Housing commencements fall to 10-year low for the month of May

New Government taskforce to devise plan to tackle Ireland's sky-high energy bills

Plans for 400 student bedspaces in Cork get go-ahead despite strong local opposition

Government should shoulder payroll costs in childcare sector, Oireachtas committee told

Lord Henry Mount Charles, the custodian of Slane Castle, dies aged 74

Parents' excessive screen time contributes to 'problematic internet use' in children, study finds

Irish woman Lorraine Nolan appointed head of EU's drug agency

Demand for GP visits to grow 30% in next 15 years, with extra 1,200 doctors needed, report finds

Low earners should be given €10k grant to buy electric vehicles in effort to cut emissions - report

Watchdog orders Elon Musk's X to clarify how it will protect children on its platform

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