HSE Ireland-Vaccination roll updates

COVID Vaccine registration will open tomorrow for 35 to 39 year olds, starting with people aged 39. Registration will be available for people aged 38 on Monday, 37 on Tuesday, 36 on Wednesday and 35 on Thursday. You’ll need your PPSN, Eircode, mobile phone number and email address to register online.

Migrant Nurses Ireland -customised professional development programme for all migrant nurses of Ireland

A new initiative by the Migrant Nurses Ireland is getting launched on 26th June, 2021 at 12.30 pm aiming at a customised professional development programme for all migrant nurses working in Republic of Ireland. The official launch webinar on “Health and Wellness of Migrant Healthcare Workers during COVID – 19 and Beyond” will be lead … Read more

Find a pharmacy giving the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine

Pharmacies around the country have joined the vaccine roll out effort this week as they begin to administer the Johnson & Johnson jab, also known as Janssen. The single-dose vaccine will now be available from participating pharmacies for those over 50 years of age who have not yet received their jab.  There are at least 28 participating … Read more

Fáilte Ireland launches new Digital Discover West Cork brochure

Fáilte Ireland has today launched a new digital brochure to showcase the very best of West Cork. The digital brochure was developed by the West Cork Tourism Network (WCTN)1, a representative group which includes Fáilte Ireland, Cork County Council, Pure Cork and local tourism businesses.    The Discover West Cork digital brochure will be promoted on Pure Cork’s website and social media channels and the rich content will be used over the summer months on the Discover Ireland … Read more

Expansion of our Mullingar Distribution Centre at Robinstown, Co. Westmeath

A €75 million project that will support at least 1,200 construction jobs during the development phase. As part of this extension project, we have also committed to investing €15,000 in bursaries to local businesses and community groups. The new extension will increase the capacity of the current facility by c. 15,000sqm. The extended facility will house the largest … Read more

Open eir Cabinet Branding Art Competition

Open Eir, Ireland’s largest wholesale network operator, announced the shortlist by calling on artists to submit their creative interpretation of what staying connected meant to them. The winning artwork will decorate 100 fibre cabinets. Five pieces of art from hundreds of entries have been selected to make up the cut, including an entry from Lily-Anne. … Read more

120 commemorative oak trees are planted by the Lord Mayor of Cork

Up to 120 oak saplings were planted at four city parks by the Lord Mayor of Cork as part of Cork City Council’s Decade of Centenaries Programme 2021 and its continuing commitment to biodiversity. Proudly sponsored by Coillte, the saplings were planted at Glen River Park, Bridevalley Park, the Blackrock Castle Walkway and the Curraheen … Read more

€75 million of financing sourced from the Council of Europe Bank for purpose-built Student Accommodation.

The Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe TD; the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD; and the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD have today (Thursday) announced that €75 million of financing has been successfully sourced from the Council of Europe Bank (COEB) for purpose-built … Read more

The Government is expected review the Freedom of Information Act

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath TD, today (Thursday) announced that work will shortly commence on a review of the Freedom of Information Act (FOI). Minister McGrath made the announcement at an event organised by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER), on the future of FOI in Ireland. Today’s event … Read more

Recall of Dairy Products from Dunlavin Dairy as they were Produced in an Unapproved Establishment

Further to FSAI Food Alert 2020.81, all Dunlavin Dairy products including those bearing approval number IE 1989 EC or raw milk registration number RM02 are being recalled as the products were produced in an unapproved establishment. Products implicated include raw and pasteurised milk, semi-skimmed milk, buttermilk, cream and butter. Summary Category 1: For Action Alert Notification: 2021.45 Product: … Read more

Fraud Prevention Advice – Automated Phone Calls concerning PPS Numbers

Gardaí are urging the public to spread the word of fraud prevention as people continue to fall victim to scams on a daily basis. In recent days Gardaí have received reports nationwide including reports from Counties Donegal, Monaghan, Dublin and Kilkenny relating to automated scam phone calls. The recipient is called and advised via a recorded message … Read more