SimoTech, the largest Irish-owned process automation services and manufacturing IT systems company for the pharma/biotech sector, has today announced the creation of 70 new jobs over the next two years. These jobs will be based in Ireland, including Carrigaline, Co Cork, where SimoTech has expanded to a new headquarters to facilitate its continued growth. 20 … Read more
Tanaiste Leo Varadkar has said that AstraZeneca vaccine doses could be administered to younger age cohorts in July and July due to “excess” doses being available. He said that Ireland does not have the excess stock of J&J jabs to provide this access but that it will soon have “hundreds and thousands” of AstraZeneca vaccines … Read more
The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment intend to seek proposals from the research community on the social, economic and environmental implications of reduced working time. Similar research has been carried out in other jurisdictions to give consideration to how, for example, a move to a … Read more
Ireland has supported a declaration by the Benelux Countries that expresses grave concern regarding the Hungarian Parliament’s adoption of amendments to a bill that discriminate against the LGBTQI+ community in Hungary. The Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne, T.D. gave Ireland’s support to the declaration at the General Affairs Council Meeting in Luxembourg … Read more
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Mr. Michael McGrath T.D. and the Minister for Health, Mr. Stephen Donnelly, T.D. welcomed the funding provided by the European Commission of €311m for the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). They also acknowledged the collective efforts undertaken by the Regional Assemblies and the staff of the Health … Read more
The new Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Colm Kelleher was elected this evening at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Cork City Council.The Ballincollig-based Fianna Fáil councillor was elected 21 votes to 7.Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this year’s AGM took place at Coláiste Choilm in Ballincollig rather than in the traditional setting of the Council … Read more
Sulphur dioxide was detected in the below batch of Golden Lion Dried Shiitake Mushrooms, but it was not declared on the label. This may make the affected batch unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of sulphur dioxide or sulphites. Summary Allergy Alert Notification: 2021.A15 Allergen(s): Sulphur dioxide and sulphites Product Identification: Golden … Read more
The Taoiseach has said Ireland is on target to introduce the EU Digital Covid Certificate from 19 July. The new European-wide system, which will come into operation in a number of countries from 1 July, is designed to enable people to travel across the bloc. Speaking in Cork, Micheál Martin said while 19 July is … Read more
Dublin City Council is proud to announce that it has painted a rainbow walk on Capel St in partnership with Dublin Pride. It was painted onto the street overnight outside PantiBar by a crew from the Traffic Section.The idea for the rainbow walk, believed to be the first of its kind in this country, … Read more
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
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 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
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
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 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