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As Refillz shops emerge, cost and plastic reduction remain uncertain
By Iqra Siddiqui Plastic is embedded in everyday life, shaping how people shop, consume, and dispose. But refill shops are emerging as an alternative, offering a way to cut down on single-use packaging. But higher costs and convenience barriers continue to influence consumer behaviour. Experts suggest it could help reduce plastic waste. However, the question…
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Go-Ahead Ireland has reached their Minimum Performance Standard (MPS) regarding punctuality in just one period in the first half of this year. New data obtained via a Freedom of Information request shows that Go-Ahead Ireland reached their MPS of 80% in the first period of 2022, dated January 1st – January 30th. Punctuality is a…
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Mohammed Bin Salman in 2019 with Bolsonaro(not pictured) Photo: Alan Santos/PR The decision from the Joe Biden administration to push for immunity in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi has led to a split between lawmakers in the U.S. Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff said, “I think this is a tragic decision.” Democratic Senator Ron Wyden urged…
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Hannah Cahill’s morning alarm sounds at the ripe time of 6 am. She hastily showers and gathers her belongings. Every morning Hannah comes from Ballybrophy – a small village just outside of Portlaoise – to Dublin. As commuter trains do not run every hour, Hannah must get the 6.30 am train to Heuston Station to…
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Ireland’s beloved Late Late Toy Show returned to our screens this week. For many, the Toy Show is a Christmas tradition that simply cannot be missed. RTE presenter Ryan Tubridy took over presenting duties of the Late Late Toy Show from Pat Kenny in 2009. The Toy Show was first broadcast to the public in…
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Many residents of East Wall took to the streets on Saturday night to protest the arrival of a busload of male asylum seekers into the old ESB building in East Wall the night before. The news, which first broke via a video on Twitter, has sparked controversy both politically, and online. Protesters are taking issue…
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By Isabel Colleran. Isabel Ní Challaráin explores what attracts musicians to busking on Grafton Street and Suffolk Street and asks, is it worth standing in the cold? A lot of famous names started their music career busking on Grafton Street including Bono, Keywest, Kodaline and Glen Hansard. Richie Smith from upstate New York was playing…
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