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ICS Mortgages cuts variable rates following ECB rate reduction
ICS Mortgages has announced a reduction in its variable rate mortgage products following the European Central Bank’s third interest rate cut of the year. The changes will take effect on December 1, 2024, providing more affordable mortgage options to a wide range of borrowers. The lender confirmed that its owner-occupier variable rates and buy-to-let variable
Ireland’s cyber skills shortage: A call to double the workforce
Ireland must dramatically increase its cybersecurity workforce to safeguard its digital future, industry experts warn. Cyber Ireland, a national security cluster organization, is set to tell the Oireachtas communications committee that the country needs to double its number of cybersecurity professionals by 2030. Currently, about 8,000 people work in Ireland’s cybersecurity sector. Cyber Ireland believes
ICS Mortgages launches new Housing Bridge Loan product in boost to second-hand home market
ICS Mortgages has introduced its new Housing Bridge Loan product, a flexible short-term financing solution aimed at homebuyers and investors looking to purchase property in Ireland. This product is designed to provide temporary financial support, making it easier for individuals to navigate property transactions in a competitive market. The mortgage provider stated that its Housing
Survey reveals most people in Ireland support welcoming immigrants
A recent survey revealed that around 64 per cent of people believe that Ireland should welcome individuals who move to the country in search of a better life for themselves or their families. However, 18 per cent of those surveyed disagree with this stance. The survey, conducted by Ireland Thinks for the Migrant Rights Centre
New covid strain sweeps globe: What you need to know about XEC
A new Covid-19 variant is making waves across the world, with health officials on high alert. The XEC strain, first spotted in Germany, has now spread to 27 countries, including parts of Europe, Asia, and North America. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reports that this highly contagious variant is behind about one in 10
Dublin expands video portal network to include two cities in Poland and Lithuania
Dublin City Council has announced the expansion of its innovative video portal network to include Vilnius in Lithuania and Lublin in Poland. Originally established as a video link between Dublin and New York, this portal now allows people in Dublin to connect with residents of these two Eastern European cities in real-time. The portals provide
Ireland-based restaurant Sheela Palace donates Rs 5 lakh for Wayanad landslide relief
Ireland-based restaurant Sheela Palace has donated Rs 5 lakh to aid the relief efforts in the landslide-ravaged Wayanad region of Kerala. The donation has been made to the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund Kerala (CMDRF). The landslides, which struck the villages of Mundakkai, Chooralmala, and Attamala on July 30, have claimed over 300 lives. These villages, located
Meet Dr Lizy Abraham, the Indian researcher who won €556,070 grant in Ireland to revolutionise CHD diagnosis with AI
Written by Sajin Saju For Dr Lizy Abraham, securing a grant of over half a million euro is not just a moment of elation but a critical step in bringing to fruition her research exploring the power of artificial intelligence to diagnose congenital heart diseases (CHDs). “It was the result of a year-long dedicated effort,”
Kick-off time worries: Ireland-England match sparks debate
The upcoming Ireland versus England Nations League match has stirred controversy over its evening kick-off time. Set for 5pm on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium, concerns have been raised about potential alcohol-fueled trouble. A former assistant garda commissioner suggests an earlier start could have prevented English fans from “getting stoked up” with alcohol before the
