On our calculation from SEAI’s provisional figures, renewables edged past gas as the biggest source of Ireland’s electricity in 2025, a first in SEAI’s series back to 2005. These charts show how the mix has changed since 2005, and why imports now matter so much.

Which school classes get a free HSE dental check-up, what emergency care under-16s can get, who qualifies for free braces, and the tax relief on private treatment.

Which babies the HSE offers free RSV protection to this winter, where they get it, how well it worked in the last two winters, and what the position is for adults over 65.

Who qualifies for free public maternity care, how many GP and hospital visits you get, what is covered after the birth, and how public, semi-private and private care differ.

The age limits, waiting times and travel rules the Irish Blood Transfusion Service uses, what changed for UK residents and gay and bisexual men, and how many donors Ireland has.

The rules on who can buy a vape, the new ban on single-use vapes, the tax on vape liquid, and the flavour and packaging limits in a new Bill.

Since 17 June 2025, most adults in Ireland are treated as willing organ donors unless they opt out. Here is who the law covers, how the register works, and why your family still has the final say.

Pharmacists in Ireland can now extend some prescriptions to 12 months and prescribe for eight common conditions. Here is what is covered, who pays and what is coming next.

When your GP surgery is closed, a GP out-of-hours service can see you at night, at weekends and on bank holidays. Here is how the phone triage works, where the 91 centres are and who gets it free.

Ireland has 14 HSE injury units for broken bones, sprains, cuts and minor burns. Here is the full list, their hours and age limits, and when to go to an emergency department instead.