The perspectives of the electorate towards the government’s record on housing are predominantly dismal, as per a recent poll. Moreover, issues of immigration and housing remain paramount in voters’ perception of government action. When questioned about the government’s spoken words and deeds that they had observed, immigration was highlighted by 21% of respondents while housing was a key issue for 19%. The two matters have held the top spots in monthly evaluations of government undertakings since the start of the year. The percentage of voters concerned with immigration surged by five points from 16% in July, whereas housing experienced a slight decline by one point.
Here’s what happening in Ireland:
– Individuals seeking asylum are reportedly threatened after their location surfaced on social media. There’s a growing danger for asylum seekers living on Dublin streets as xenophobic rhetoric targeted at international protection seekers multiplies online, according to volunteers.
– Health professionals are cautioning of probable serious respiratory infections, measles, and potential outbreaks of Covid as winter nears. The HSE plans to intensify vaccination drives, including a newly introduced programme for newborns.
– For the first time since the institution of the Luas cross city line seven years ago, significant modifications to Dublin city centre’s traffic are set for a rush-hour evaluation today.
– A striking 40% more of Irish workers are not exploiting their complete vacation allowances, with nearly a fifth skipping five days of their yearly leave last year, as per job agency FRS Recruitment.
– A 16-year-old who tragically lost his life in a vehicular accident in Co Donegal on Saturday night had been driving cross-Border with a friend when the incident occurred.
The weather projection indicates patchy rain and drizzle during the morning, with the afternoon bringing the chance of hazy sunshine. Nevertheless, as the afternoon progresses, greater cloud cover will roll in from the Atlantic, leading to rainfall in counties along the Atlantic coast. This rainfall will likely intensify and spread nationwide into the evening. Predicted maximum temperatures range between 17 and 21 degrees. Evening conditions are predicted to be wet and windy, with heavy rain potentially leading to localised flooding, particularly in the south and west. The chance of a sporadic thunderstorm is also foreseen, with minimum temperatures forecasted to be between 13 and 16 degrees.
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On the topic of consumer issues, Pricewatch received a phone call from a man named Darren who brought rather exciting news. It seems that bitcoin that had been purchased, won, or gifted to us in 2017 had dramatically increased in value, now worth over €130,000.
In respect to property trends, interest rates often impact house pricing, as noted by Eoin Burke-Kennedy. As a general observation, when interest rates rise, housing prices tend to decrease, or at least the market slows down.
Rhasidat Adeleke returned to the track with a commendable effort in the Diamond League, mirroring the completion of the Olympic 400 metres final. Even with an arguably more daring performance, Adeleke found herself in yet another fourth-place finish, completely exhausting her strength.
On the international stage, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is unlikely to meet her goal for gender-balanced leadership. EU governments, including the Irish Government, have overlooked her request to nominate both male and female candidates for high-level roles.
A travel article by Gemma Tipton romantically compares Verona to the city that inspired Shakespeare’s most legendary duo, Romeo and Juliet. The city provokes thoughts on love, attraction, and romantic high points and low points.
Finally, on our podcast, we discuss who would be more beneficial for Ireland – Trump or Harris?