Recent news ireland

Here are some recent news stories from Ireland:

Politics

• The Irish government has announced plans to introduce a new law to tackle the issue of climate change. The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill aims to reduce Ireland's carbon emissions by 7% by 2025. (Source: The Irish Times)
• The Irish parliament has passed a bill to allow for the legalization of abortion in Ireland. The bill, which was passed by a majority of 102 to 12, will allow for abortion up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. (Source: The Guardian)

Economy

• Ireland's economy has grown by 7.8% in the first quarter of 2023, according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office. This is the fastest growth rate in over 20 years. (Source: The Irish Times)
• The Irish government has announced plans to increase funding for the country's tourism industry. The plan includes a €50 million investment in marketing and promotion, as well as a €20 million investment in infrastructure. (Source: The Irish Independent)

Health

• Ireland has seen a significant increase in cases of COVID-19 in recent weeks. According to figures released by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre, there were over 1,000 new cases reported in the past week. (Source: The Irish Times)
• The Irish government has announced plans to introduce a new mental health strategy. The strategy, which is expected to be launched later this year, will focus on improving mental health services and reducing stigma around mental illness. (Source: The Irish Independent)

Sports

• The Irish rugby team has won the Six Nations Championship for the first time in 15 years. The team defeated France 32-19 in the final match of the tournament. (Source: The Irish Times)
• The Irish football team has qualified for the European Championship for the first time in 16 years. The team defeated Slovakia 4-1 in a playoff match to secure their spot in the tournament. (Source: The Irish Independent)

Other News

• A severe storm has hit Ireland, causing widespread damage and disruption. The storm, which was classified as a hurricane, brought strong winds and heavy rain to many parts of the country. (Source: The Irish Times)
• A new species of jellyfish has been discovered in Irish waters. The species, which is called the "moon jellyfish", is a type of jellyfish that is found in the Mediterranean and Atlantic oceans. (Source: The Irish Independent)