@virginmedianews.bsky.socialHouseholds are “on the hook” to cover the cost of Ireland’s expanding data centre network, according to new research unveiled today.
An Oireachtas committee has also been told that data centres are driving up wholesale electricity prices.
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialWholesale electricity prices soared by 76.9% in the year to August, with prices also rising by 9.6% in the month. according to the CSO's 'Wholesale Price Index August 2026'.
Overall energy fuel prices, including petrol and diesel, were up 34.5% year-on-year.
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialForeign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee says soaring fuel prices are putting pressure on households trying to heat their homes this autumn.
She has warned the situation could worsen if the conflict in the Middle East escalates further.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social🗣️ “Working class communities... are bearing the brunt of the illegal and dangerous use of vehicles such as scramblers and e-scooters.”
The comments come as two consultants in emergency medicine and trauma are due to address the Justice Committee on injuries linked to the vehicles.
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialAlmost seven in 10 young adults are considering moving abroad for a better quality of life, a new RED C poll for the National Youth Council of Ireland finds.
89% say the housing crisis disproportionately affects young people.
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialA man in his 20s has died following a single-vehicle crash in Adare, Co Limerick, in the early hours of this morning.
Two passengers were also injured in the collision.
Gardaí are investigating the circumstances of the crash.
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialUkraine fired more than 1,000 drones at Russia overnight, including hundreds towards Moscow, in what the city’s mayor described as the “largest ever” drone attack on the capital.
Two people were killed and 20 injured across the wider Moscow region, according to officials.
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialTwo men have died in separate overnight road crashes in Limerick and Meath.
A man in his 20s died after his car hit a tree near Adare, while a man in his 50s died after his car struck a premises in Athboy.
Three passengers were injured in the Limerick crash, one critically.
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialGardaí have referred the death of a woman in her 40s in Co Limerick to the Health and Safety Authority for investigation.
The woman, named locally as Liz Lynch, was a mother of three and was pronounced dead at the scene yesterday afternoon.
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialThe High Court will hear a challenge on Monday over the refusal of an Irish visa for a Gazan student due to take up a fully funded university place.
The case argues visa requirements cannot be met because of the collapse of administrative systems in Gaza.
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialThree days of voting are underway in Russia, with the Kremlin seeking to reinforce support for its war in Ukraine.
With opposition virtually absent, the election is expected to maintain the Kremlin’s political dominance. Vladimir Putin voted online on Friday.
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialTwo women in their 20s have been arrested after Gardaí and Revenue seized more than €447,000 worth of drugs in Dublin.
The seizure included 5.7kg of cannabis valued at €79,800, suspected cocaine worth €368,000, €27,900 in cash and drug paraphernalia.
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialEXCLUSIVE: Michael O' Leary apologises over "rapist" remarks.
Our reporter Mairéad Cleary will have the latest on #VMNews at 5.30pm.
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@virginmedianews.bsky.socialFour ready meals have been recalled over the possible presence of listeria.
The FSAI says the recall includes products from Fit Foods, Chef Select and Fresh Choice.
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialInvestigation ongoing after five men and a boy were found in a distressed state inside a shipping container on a vessel arriving at Rosslare from Belgium.
All six were taken to hospital.
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialUndeterred, Michael Healy-Rae T.D. vows to continue representing Kerry, warning that political toxicity and violence must never be "normalised".
In a fresh statement posted on social media, he said he will "not be deterred" from continuing his work.
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@virginmedianews.bsky.social🚜 Thousands have flocked to Screggan in Co Offaly for Day Two of the National Ploughing Championships.
From sheep shearing and brown bread baking to welly throwing and the serious farming issues of the day.
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@virginmedianews.bsky.socialFewer homes are expected to be built between now and 2028 than previously forecast, according to a new Central Bank report.
It also says homes are taking twice as long to complete - making it even harder for buyers to get on the property ladder.
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@virginmedianews.bsky.socialThe estimated cost of Dublin’s Metrolink has risen to around €15.5 billion - and could go even higher.
Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien insists the massive infrastructure project will be tightly managed to keep costs under control.
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@virginmedianews.bsky.socialA firearm and ammunition have been seized after Gardaí responded to a public order incident in Balgaddy, Lucan, Dublin at around 7pm yesterday.
A man in his late teens was arrested and remains in custody.
The firearm has been sent for technical analysis.
