Wrong-Way Driving Soars, Rental Crisis Deepens Amid New Reports
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New reports paint a stark picture of escalating domestic concerns, with wrong-way driving incidents surging by 32% and the issue described as 'out of control'. Concurrently, a new report labels rental scarcity a 'national problem', with a substantial majority of under-35s now considering social housing options. These housing pressures come as another report suggests a previous rent price surge was a 'one-off' event.
Further domestic headlines include a significant increase in water consumption by data centres during Ireland's hot summer, nearly doubling their usage. Authorities have also launched an investigation into a surge of US-based messages targeting the Ireland India Council's social media platforms and website. In Cork, armed Gardaí responded to a 'riot' following an alleged shot fired in the city's northside.
On the policy front, the government has devised a plan to extend fuel excise cuts without affecting the 2027 tax package. Meanwhile, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is set to make an official visit to Dublin, and Taoiseach Micheál Martin will attend a 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting regarding aid to Ukraine.