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Apple set to introduce new accessibility tools later this year

Apple is to introduce a new set of accessibility tools to its devices to aid those with disabilities, including a door detection tool which uses sensors in an iPhone or iPad to help those with sight problems find their way when arriving at a new ...

17 May 2022 at 15:51

National News

King Charles III praises late Queen as he is formally proclaimed the new British monarch

King Charles III paid tribute to the reign of the late Queen, “unequalled in its duration, its dedication and its devotion”, as he was formally declared the UK's new monarch. During a poignant and sombre meeting of the Accession Council, the ...

10 Sept 2022 at 13:15

National News

Foster care leavers made priority group in access plan for third-level education

Activists have welcomed the inclusion of care leavers and the Roma community in the Irish Government’s fourth plan to improve and monitor people’s equity of access to third-level education. The plan, launched at TU Dublin’s Grangegorman ...

31 Aug 2022 at 19:23

National News

Bank warning on new remote access scam as attempts to steal money rise

A warning has been issued to bank customers about a new scam in which fraudsters are attempting to gain remote access to computers and bank accounts. Bank of Ireland is urging customers to be on their guard due to a new wave of fraud ...

14 Sept 2023 at 10:00

Local News

Planning request to improve accessibility at Waterford cathedral refused

A planning application for major renovations at a Waterford cathedral has been refused. Waterford City and County Council made the decision regarding St Carthages Cathedral in Lismore yesterday (March 7) following two months of ...

09 Mar 2024 at 13:00

National News

Tipperary mum furious as Irish Ferries charters non-wheelchair accessible boat for popular route

A local mother is calling on Irish Ferries to look after their disabled customers after the company chartered a non-wheelchair accessible boat for a popular route. Olivia Hassett has stated she is “very upset” following the ...

27 Feb 2024 at 18:09

National News

Dublin airport ranked as eighth most stressful in Europe

The most stressful airports in Europe have been revealed, with Dublin ranking in eighth position. International car rental company StressFreeCarRental.com have released their 2024 Stressful Airport Index, which analysed ...

24 Apr 2024 at 10:44

National News

'Not a something, a someone' - Archbishop speaks out as Seanad debates abortion safe zones bill

An Irish archbishop has described life in the womb as "a someone" rather than "a something". Archbishop Eamon Martin made the comments in a statement today (December 13) ahead of Seanad Éireann's debate on the second ...

13 Dec 2023 at 12:54

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Vehicular access to popular Waterford City shopping district to close for a day next week

Vehicular access to a popular shopping district in Waterford City will be closed to traffic next Monday. According to Waterford City and County Council, vehicles will be unable to travel down John Street/Manor ...

08 Jun 2023 at 13:00

National News

Signage on safe access zones required at abortion facilities, says Garda

Gardai have called for signage to be placed at safe access zones outside abortion facilities so people and officers know when an infringement is taking place. Garda Deputy Commissioner Anne Marie McMahon said ...

09 Nov 2022 at 13:21

National News

'What a shambles' - Disabled politician slams airport after Aer Lingus flight left without him

A disabled Northern Ireland politician was left frustrated after his plane took off without him, because there was no lift ready to assist him onto the aircraft in Birmingham Airport. Andy Allen, an Ulster ...

23 Sept 2024 at 16:41

National News

ALERT: Rocket launch from tiny Irish village to take place this week

A planned rocket launch from a tiny Irish village is set to take place this week. A temporary restriction on the flying of aircrafts and drones will apply in the vicinity of Emo, Co Laois on Thursday May ...

29 Apr 2024 at 15:50

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