A landlord, who made threats to physically remove his tenant from his property, has been sanctioned by the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) tribunal to compensate the tenant €17,500 for distress caused. The tenant and her two young children were made homeless after the landlord abruptly changed the locks on the property located in Limerick city.
Meanwhile, recent incidents have triggered various reactions across Ireland. An act of racial harassment over social media platforms against renowned European champion sprinter, Rhasidat Adeleke, has spurred Sports Against Racism Ireland (SARI) to call for a nationwide awakening.
Scary predictions about potential potato shortages due to unfavourable weather conditions have alarmed Dan Horan, owner of Horan’s Fruit and Veg in Tralee and Killarney, County Kerry. President Michael D Higgins has voiced growing concerns over provocative activities by far-right agitators under the guise of protest, especially their recently reported disturbances at public libraries.
Additionally, Amazon has expressed uncertainty over its expansion prospects in Ireland, citing challenges with linking new data centres to the electricity grid during recent interactions with the government.
Today’s weather forecast suggests a mildly overcast morning with intermittent drizzle up north, while the south can expect some sunshine. The afternoon will be mainly sunny and dry. Temperatures range from 14 to 18 degrees. Tonight’s weather will be a combination of clouds and clear spells with a light northerly breeze. There may be a few showers overnight; however, most of the region will remain dry. Temperatures could drop to between 7 and 10 degrees.
The Federal Aviation Administration has opened an investigation into a severe incident where a Southwest Airlines flight plummets precariously close to the Pacific Ocean, dropping within 400ft (121m) of the sea surface.
As summer beats on, many fortunate people are gearing up for their holidays, preparing their suitcases, locating their passports and tackling the myriad of last-minute tasks that precede a vacation.
In her opinion piece, Una Mullally urges a more cohesive assertion from the left, while Joe Humphreys discusses Tommy Tiernan’s quest to revitalise the teachings of a ‘radical’ Irish Christian philosopher.
In terms of employment, a recent worldwide survey unearthed that 50% of Irish employees would decline a job proposal if it did not allow for remote or flexible working arrangements.
In the sporting world, Rory McIlroy was left heartbroken as Bryson DeChambeau clinched the 124th US Open by a single stroke, his final round 71 for 274, six-under-par 274 inflicting a significant blow on McIlroy’s campaign.
Lastly, certain properties are attracting cash-only buyers due to complex construction, planning, and boundary matters, making mortgage buyers ineligible.