People in the North report more choice when it comes to housingMost people in rental accommodation are forced to become tenants because they cannot afford to buy. In the North, four in 10 people rent because they cannot afford to buy a property. Renters in the North are also more likely to describe renting as a matter of choice than in the Republic. The research found that people want a secure home that they can afford – whether buying or renting – across both jurisdictions. On average, tenants spend about 37pc of their net income on rent, compared with 32pc in the North.

Enniscorthy town is the worst affected, with motorists advised to take alternative routes and to drive with extreme care. Wexford County Council confirmed on Tuesday morning that due to flood water levels, Island Road, Templeshannon, Shannon Quay, Abbey Quay and the Promenade are all closed in Enniscorthy town. The N80 (Ryland Road) in Bunclody is closed, as well as Clohamon due to the River Slaney bursting its banks following persistent rain overnight. Wexford County Council and civil defense crews have been deploying sandbags in affected areas early this morning ahead of high tide, which is expected at around 11.30am. Speaking on Monday ahead of the River Slaney bursting its banks, Cllr Jackser Owens said he has been in contact with residents and businesses about taking the necessary precautions.

Ireland’s public spending is outpacing every other EU country, watchdog warnsTDs to be told of danger of relying on corporation taxTánaiste and Finance Minister Simon HarrisJohn Burns Today at 06:30Government spending is growing faster than in any other EU country, the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (Ifac) is to tell an Oireachtas committee today.

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‘Use more of your electricity first thing in the morning and last thing at night’ – Harrison Gardner of RTÉ’s ‘Build Your Own Home’ on how to slash your energy bills

Isabel HayesA man who attacked and raped his elderly, vulnerable neighbour during a violent home invasion, causing her “life-altering” harm, has been jailed for 13 years. “I consider the harm caused (to Ms Gallagher) has been life-altering in every conceivable way,” the judge said, noting she has lost her independence. In her victim impact statement, which was read out by counsel, Ms Gallagher said her hometown was a place of “comfort, safety, sanctuary”. Passing sentence, Ms Justice Melanie Greally said Kelly was aware of Ms Gallagher's vulnerability when he carried out the premeditated attack. Ms Gallagher was “frightened out of her wits” and could not fight against the man, who she described as strong.

‘Every weekend I would tuck my lawyer’s suit into a pair of wellies and get milking the cows’Beatrix Killeen, 31, is a National Dairy Council farmer ambassador who balances her corporate job with life on a dairy farm and finds ways to incorporate her Nigerian, Hungarian and Irish heritage into her cookingBeatrix Killeen​. Photo: Clare KeoghAs told to Azmia Riaz Today at 06:30“The year I finished college and started my career in corporate law, I was helping my husband convert his family’s old sheep farm halfway across the country to a modern dairy farm.

Forecasters had warned that flooding and travel disruption were likely with significant snow across higher ground in some northern parts of England and Scotland. Several weather warnings were in force on Tuesday, including amber warnings for south-west England and the eastern coast of Northern Ireland for rain and wind respectively. Less severe yellow warnings are in place for a more extensive area of southern England, as well as parts of northern England and Scotland. There is a further yellow warning for rain and snow across much of central Scotland from 6am to midnight on Tuesday. There were 69 flood warnings in place across England early on Tuesday morning, with the majority in south-west England and four in Yorkshire.

Jamie Marinos turned heads and stole the spotlight as she celebrated her 30th birthday in Adelaide on Sunday. The pint-sized TV bride put on a busty display while reuniting with her Married At First Sight co-stars, who flew in for the milestone event. The reality star marked the occasion surrounded by pink florals and a striking arch backdrop. As for her love life, the reality star confirmed she is currently single and knows exactly what she is looking for. Asked whether he would ever return to reality TV, Eliot admitted he would consider another show, but only under the right circumstances.

Just SayingNiamh Hargan (36) was born in Derry, Northern Ireland, and is currently based in Edinburgh. She’s an entertainment lawyer, specialising in film and television. Nothing Good Happens After 2am is her third novel; her previous novels include The Break-Up Clause and Twelve Days in May.

Premier League: Everton 1 Leeds 1Everton striker Thierno Barry continued to justify manager David Moyes’ faith by equalising in the 1-1 draw at home to Leeds to prevent a mutiny at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Having not scored in his first 18 Premier League matches, the 23-year-old now has four in his last five, including the winner at high-flying Aston Villa last time out. Instead it was Justin, scoring his first Premier League goal since September 2024, who made the 28th-minute breakthrough after taking advantage of some slack defending. It prompted an improvement with Ndiaye’s attempt blocked by Bornauw and Barry’s shot bringing the best save of the game from Karl Darlow. However, the Leeds goalkeeper could only watch as the Frenchman’s close-range effort flashed past him for the equaliser.

Will the State publish the details of the privacy guarantees of the design and the deployment of the system? It needs to be integrated into a system and the actual reality of creating such a privacy-preserving age-verification system is hugely complex. By the end of 2026, all EU countries will be required to offer a digital identity wallet that would allow people to access public and private services and to store and display digital documents from their mobile phones. Anonymous, no moreThe European Commission will not be providing a unique European Digital Identity. Rather, each member state will create their own national digital identity wallet.

Disability groups have renewed their call for “immediate” emergency winter payments of €400, saying people cannot wait for a Government pledge of a disability payment from 2027. Social protection minister Dara Calleary has committed to developing a cost of disability payment for 2027. She took part in a protest in December organised by a coalition of disability groups, including the Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI). Carolyn Akintola at the demonstration by the Disability Coalition Warning outside Leinster House after Budget 26 left Disabled People €1400 worse off. On Monday, DFI and coalition members urged people to write to TDs again this week about winter payments.

A Knox Grammar teacher has been found guilty of procuring a child for sex on the gay dating app Grindr after being contacted by a student who was using the app to 'catch pedos.' William Roberto Gulson, 28, an English and drama teacher at Knox, was charged in 2024 with procuring or grooming a minor for unlawful sexual activity. The charge arose from a sexualised conversation on Grindr in which Gulson communicated with a 15‑year‑old girl who was posing as a boy. 'His answers had the hallmark of recent invention,' Mr Donnelly said. That was clear in his internet searches, Mr Donnelly said.

Record crowds have poured into Melbourne Park this yearRows of empty seats during a top-10 women’s match have raised questions over ticketing, scheduling and hospitality at the Australian Open. 'Everywhere you look, empty seats in Rod Laver Arena,' one posted to social media. Join the debate How should the Australian Open balance corporate perks with giving real fans access to prime seats? Madison Keys continued her deep run into the Australian Open with her straight sets victoryThe all-USA showdown should have attracted a full house, not rows of empty seats in the main stadium<p>Your browser does not support iframes.</p>'They’ve absolutely ruined the Australian open experience,' one tennis fan posted on social media. British player Emma Raducanu earlier criticised the practice of scheduling women's matches after potential five-set men's encounters, saying: 'It's very difficult to be scheduling women's matches after a potential five-set match.