The Irish Times received over 150 responses from readers sharing their experiences with the country's deposit return scheme, with opinions ranging from 'a complete failure' to 'a great thing'.

An Irish publication presents a quiz challenging readers' knowledge of the actor Hugh Grant as part of its 'Best of the Box' series.

An analysis highlights areas where Ireland's public services operate efficiently, such as online Revenue services and motorways, contrasted with areas of failure like high ESB bills and confusing public transport payment systems.

New cybersecurity guidelines have been released for the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the public service in Ireland.

The chief negotiator for public service unions in Ireland has warned that ballots for industrial action will be issued if a satisfactory pay deal is not brokered for an indefinite period.

An 'emerging pattern of breaches' in public-only contracts has been reported, as public consultants in Irish hospitals are allegedly receiving 'gifts' for providing private maternity care. This issue was raised in the Dáil.

The chief of Ireland's Committee of Public Accounts stated that taxpayers are 'sick and tired of waste,' highlighting issues such as education spending, the electric bus fleet, and the Children’s Science Museum.

A study found that the Irish public is more likely to attribute the obesity epidemic to individual lifestyles rather than environmental factors, a perception differing from those in the UK and US.

A recent public trust study in Ireland revealed that the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has overtaken the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) in public confidence. Credit unions were identified as the most trusted organizations, while RTÉ ranked 96th.

A former employee of Ireland's Office of Public Works was caught in an online sting operation after sending sexualized messages to someone he believed to be a 13-year-old girl.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) in Ireland has launched a public consultation to introduce a consistent policy for carrying pets on bus, rail, and Luas services.

A new poll reveals that the Irish public has an overwhelming lack of confidence in the Government's preparedness for security ahead of Ireland holding the presidency of the EU Council later this year.

An Irish publication provides a recipe for Moo Nam Tok, a traditional griddled Thai pork salad.

Ireland has recorded the highest number of complaints against public services in 30 years, with Dublin councils topping the list, including cases of people removed from social housing waiting lists without their knowledge.

New figures reveal that over 60% of people do not trust the Irish Government to ensure fair and unbiased treatment of all citizens when utilizing artificial intelligence.

Lead union negotiator Kevin Callinan has warned that there is currently 'no basis' for formal negotiations on a new public service agreement, potentially leading to industrial unrest in the Irish public sector.

A report indicates that the Irish public maintains a high level of trust in news content provided by major media brands.

Fórsa, Ireland's largest public sector trade union, is scheduled to present its research on the benefits of remote working to the National Economic and Social Council (NESC).

An Irish publication is inviting individuals to share their experiences with public, semi-private, or private maternity care.

A key IT project in Ireland, designed to enable the use of bank cards on public transport, is projected to exceed its budget by €41 million, contributing to a larger €61 million overrun across government IT projects.

Public hospital waiting lists in Ireland have seen a further increase, with over 952,887 people now awaiting appointments or procedures.

A senior union negotiator states that stronger remote-working protections for public servants will be a priority in upcoming talks on a new government wage deal in Ireland.

While anti-social behavior incidents on public transport in Ireland fell last year, public perception still indicates it remains a significant issue, with Irish Rail reporting the highest number of incidents.

The National Competitiveness & Productivity Council is urging structural reform and the adoption of AI to improve the performance of the Irish public service, as experts note it lags behind global peers.

Ireland's ESB has acknowledged that its public electric vehicle (EV) charging network, despite having over 1,600 chargers nationwide, can only support 1,400 in use at any one time.

Letters to the editor suggest it is time for the Irish public to have a say on the 'Triple Lock' mechanism through a referendum.

A report reveals that public-only anaesthesiologists and paediatricians in Ireland were permitted to bill private insurers for services like epidurals, C-section anaesthesia, and newborn reviews.

Irish public broadcaster RTÉ has updated its news application, introducing a new design and enhanced features to provide users with the latest stories and video content.

A report by the ESRI (Economic and Social Research Institute) indicates that immigrants in Ireland make a higher fiscal contribution to public services compared to Irish-born individuals, with no general pattern of immigrants being more reliant on welfare.

Irish public broadcaster RTÉ has defended its expenditure of over €230,000 on chauffeur services. The organization addressed criticism regarding the significant cost of these services.

An assault case involving siblings from the prominent Chawke pub dynasty in Ireland has drawn attention, with reports detailing allegations of "gouging, biting" and causing "embarrassment" to the family's reputation. The Chawke family is known for owning several major Irish public houses.

Poor punctuality was identified as the primary reason for the majority of passenger complaints regarding public transport services in Ireland last year, affecting both buses and trains.

A poll reveals that the Irish public has an overwhelming lack of confidence in the government's security preparedness as Ireland prepares to host the EU Council presidency later this year.