A new boiler scrappage scheme is under consideration, potentially offering grants up to €14,500 to assist households in transitioning from fossil fuels. This proposal aligns with public sentiment, as an Irish Times poll indicates that support for energy and heating costs is the top priority for voters ahead of Budget 2027.

Irish Examiner: Boiler scrappage scheme could offer grants up to €14,500

The proposed scheme would supplement existing heat pump supports as the government aims to help households transition away from fossil fuels.

The Irish Times: Irish Times poll reveals voter priorities for Budget 2027

An Irish Times poll indicates that help with energy and heating costs is the top priority for voters when considering Budget 2027.

Luas Green Line services in Dublin are experiencing disruptions due to a power fault in the city centre. Concurrently, the National Transport Authority has warned that the Metrolink project requires 8,000 workers, facing challenges from a 'brain drain' affecting major public sector works across Ireland.

BreakingNews.ie: Luas services disrupted due to power fault in Dublin

Luas Green Line services are experiencing disruptions through central Dublin on Thursday morning due to a power fault.

TheJournal.ie: Metrolink Needs 8,000 Workers Amid Public Sector 'Brain Drain'

The Metrolink project requires 8,000 staff, with the National Transport Authority warning of a 'brain drain' affecting major public sector works across Ireland.

TheJournal.ie: No Luas Services Through Dublin City Centre Due to Power Fault

Luas services are currently suspended in Dublin city centre because of a power fault.

The Irish Times: Luas services disrupted in Dublin due to power fault

Luas Green Line services are currently not running in Dublin city centre because of a power fault.

A new rift has emerged within the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael governing coalition over a new sports capital funding scheme. This comes as an Irish Times poll highlights a rural/urban divide for political parties, suggesting continued fragmentation of the political landscape. Separately, Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of New York City, discussed his belief in self-determination for a united Ireland after meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

Irish Examiner: Latest Coalition rift arises over new sports funding scheme

A disagreement has emerged within the ruling coalition concerning a new scheme for sports capital funding.

TheJournal.ie: Mamdani Discusses United Ireland After Meeting Taoiseach

Scholar Mamdani expressed his belief in self-determination for a united Ireland after participating in an event with the Taoiseach.

The Irish Times: Irish Times poll shows rural/urban divide for political parties

A new poll suggests that the Irish political landscape continues to fragment, with distinct rural and urban divides appearing for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.

Jim O'Callaghan, Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, has stated that the founder of the Kinahan cartel is increasingly cornered, indicating ongoing pressure on the criminal organization.

Irish Examiner: Kinahan cartel founder 'running out of places' to go, says Jim O'Callaghan

A legal expert states that the founder of the Kinahan cartel is increasingly cornered.

Reports indicate that Irish hospitals are appointing doctors from outside the EU without verifying their English language skills or obtaining police clearance, raising concerns about recruitment practices.

The Irish Times: Hospitals hire non-EU doctors without police clearance

Hospitals are reportedly appointing doctors from outside the EU without verifying their English language skills or obtaining police clearance.

Tributes have been paid following the death of the Mayo GAA chairman who oversaw an historic All-Ireland win. Meanwhile, the Republic of Ireland football team is preparing for a significant match against Kosovo, with captain Dara O'Shea acknowledging 'noise' from a protest surrounding the fixture.

Irish Examiner: Mayo GAA chairman who oversaw historic All-Ireland win dies

The chairman of Mayo GAA, who was in post during a significant All-Ireland victory, has passed away.

TheJournal.ie: Ireland Faces Historic Kosovo Fixture Amidst Protest Concerns

Ireland's football team is preparing for a significant match against Kosovo, with captain Dara O'Shea acknowledging underlying 'noise' from a protest.

An analysis has identified the top 10 companies in Ireland based on their revenue, with a tech giant continuing to dominate the rankings.

The Irish Times: Ireland's Top 10 companies by revenue

An analysis identifies the top 10 companies in Ireland based on their revenue, with a tech giant dominating the rankings.