Ireland is grappling with a burgeoning population that is outpacing the supply of housing, as reported by the property group Savills. The republic boasts the poorest ratio of housing availability to population surge amongst nine wealthy nations surveyed by Savills, including the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, Germany, Spain, Sweden, and the Netherlands.
In other news across Ireland:
-Cork’s premiere Olympic-standard swimming pool remains in storage. In light of Daniel Wiffen and Mona McSharry securing Olympic medals at La Defense Arena in Paris, the Dolphin Swimming Club in Cork are deliberating on the process of making an identical 50-metre swimming pool they procured earlier this year operational.
-The Thornton Hall site in North Co Dublin is being secured by An Garda Siochána in preparation for its transformation into a residence for asylum seekers.
-An internal investigation by Garda leadership has begun following accusations that a detective unintentionally abandoned their commissioned firearm in a Dublin clothing store.
-Travel authorities refute the presence of last-minute deals for sun holidays, as increasingly hot weather in Ireland has led individuals to delay booking trips to favoured European vacation destinations.
-Declan Tarpey, an admirable wildlife photographer on the Dodder, highlights the crucial role of auditory senses in birdwatching, remarking, “You hear them before you see them.”
-The weather forecast predicts a muggy and damp start for Thursday, progressing towards clearer and drier conditions with sporadic sunny spells. A westerly wind shift is forecasted with temperatures ranging from 17 to 21 degrees. The night environment is expected to bring extended clear spells with mild westerly winds and minimum temperatures between 8 to 11 degrees.
In addition, on the Opinion page:
-Daniel Geary shares his insights on the delicate balance Kamala Harris must maintain regarding the conflict in Gaza.
-Johnny Ryan offers advice to the Taoiseach on how to combat extremist content online in his latest piece.
Consider these trending topics:
Internet Personality
– Emerging revelations about MrBeast colour the future of his YouTube legacy: Notable YouTube star, MrBeast, a.k.a Jimmy Donaldson, and his employees have been embroiled in escalating controversies. Allegations of fraudulent lottery schemes, sexual impropriety, contestant hospitalisations from challenges, and inhumane conditions during filming have befallen the highly subscribed US-based channel.
Business
– The future after Google’s antitrust case victory: Google’s preeminence in the online search sector faced a significant challenge from the United States department of justice’s antitrust case. Preparations took them four years, but despite their win, what happens next will determinedly shape the internet.
Sports
– Ireland’s disparity in athletics facilities – Dublin vs. Cork: Focused attention on facility enhancement, funding, and coach recruitment are anticipated to be the focal points after the Olympic games, indicates Ian O’Riordan. While Dublin is well equipped, many areas such as Cork are chronically deficient in this regard.
World
– Southport riots lead to imprisonment of woman over mosque comment: A 53-year-old woman, who until now lived an unassuming life, has received a 15 months jail sentence for her damaging Facebook comment advocating for a mosque bombing post the Southport riots.
Life & Style
– The journey of migrating to a foreign land: Vanessa Schaefer narrates her journey from the ideation in August 2020 to the actualisation years later of moving from the eternally drizzly Dublin to Vancouver. A pandemic, a wedding, and a painstaking visa application process were all part of this intercontinental transition.