€5m fund to support climate action TV and radio projects in Ireland

Under the Climate Action Plan, funding will go towards TV and radio projects that could help raise awareness of the climate crisis and support behavioural change. The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has shared details of the €5m Sound and Vision Scheme that will focus on climate action. The €5m Sound & Vision scheme round is … Read more

Irish data analytics company Idiro creates 30 new jobs by the end of 2023

Irish data analytics consultancy Idiro Analytics plans to create 30 new jobs by the end of 2023. The company is investing €2.2m in building out its team and in product development to support its growth plans in this area. The new jobs will be created over the next 12 months to serve global clients and … Read more

Employment rises in Ireland by 12.3% in the first quarter 2022: CSO report

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) published the Labour Force Survey (LFS) for the first quarter of 2022. The number of persons aged 15-89 years in employment increased by 12.3% to 2,505,800 in the year to Q1 2022, It is an increase of 275,200 compared to the first quarter in 2021. Full-time employment increased by 10% or … Read more

India-Ireland Friendship Lecture Series by Embassy of India

The Embassy of India is pleased to announce and share the details of an upcoming event at the Embassy of India, Dublin Under “India-Ireland Friendship Lecture Series”, Prof Arthur Duff, Director of Studio Praxis will speak on ‘Connecting India & Ireland through Creative Industries’ along with an introductory address by Ambassador Akhilesh Mishra. The event … Read more

Census of Agriculture 2020- Over 278,000 people worked on farms in 2020

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has today (26 May 2022) launched the Detailed Results of the 2020 Census of Agriculture.  Nearly 278,000 people worked on farms in 2020, according to the detailed results of the Census of Agriculture by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Just under 278,600 individuals contributed to farm work in 2020 on … Read more

Government launches 10,697 places on 275 courses under Springboard+ 2022 to help people upskill in critical

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, and Minister of State for Skills and Further Education, Niall Collins, have launched 10,697 places on 275 courses, under Springboard+ (“Springboard Plus”) 2022. Springboard+ courses are from Level 6 (certificate) to Level 9 (masters) on the National Framework of Qualifications and are delivered … Read more

Recall alert for Golden Lily Dried Apricot Seeds due to high levels of Hydrocyanic Acid (Cyanide)

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued a recall notice to shoppers for a batch of Golden Lily Dried Apricot Seeds. Product: Golden Lily Dried Apricot Seed; pack size: 100 g Batch Code: best before date: 28.02.2023 Country Of Origin: Hong Kong The FSAI said The above batch of Golden Lily Dried Apricot Seeds … Read more

€2.8 million worth of cannabis seized at Rosslare Europort

Revenue officers have seized almost 140 Kgs of cannabis, with an estimated value of €2.8 million at Rosslare Europort. The seizure was made yesterday evening by Revenue Department after they stopped and searched a Spanish registered articulated lorry and trailer that had arrived on a ferry from Cherbourg, France. A man in his 40s was … Read more

3 days Alternative Medicine International Trade Expo to begin from July 12

Natural (alternative) medicine has garnered a handful of recognition all over the world. More people have started realizing the benefits that come along with using alternative medicine and that is the reason why it is becoming more popular. The natural medicine expo by Afro-Dublin Academy will be a presentation forum and an event at which … Read more

Enlightening Indian musical program at Dublin “Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah”

BAPS Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal, Dublin, Ireland is delighted to invite you to join in very special Guru-bhakti programs in presence of learned Sadhus from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandirs in London and India. TASMAI SHRI GURAVE NAMAH​ is a musical tribute (Hindi) program where professional singers and Sadhus will engage us in traditional melodious Bhajans and … Read more

‘Disastrous’ Dublin Airport queues giving Ireland a bad reputation

Huge queues at Dublin Airport are giving Ireland a “bad reputation” and it could end up the “bottom rung of international airports” according to businessman Declan Ganley. Passengers were left furious as they have been forced to queue for up to two hours in recent weeks. Over the weekend comedian, Dara O’Briain was one of the … Read more

Ireland’s trade in goods and services with Africa reaches all-time high

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney presented to Government a report on the second year of the implementation of Ireland’s Africa Strategy. The report was presented on the eve of Africa Day, which is celebrated today (Wednesday, May 25th). Commenting on the report, Minister Coveney said, “Ireland made considerable progress to advance the objectives of … Read more

FSAI allergy alert for a batch of Jack n Jill Chicharron Ni Mang Juan

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued an allergy alert for a batch of Jack ‘n Jill Chicharron ni Mang Juan. The FSAI said in a statement,”Milk protein was detected in the batch of Jack ‘n Jill Chicharron ni Mang Juan – Espesyal Suka’t Sili. Milk, egg, fish, and soybean were included in the … Read more

No more visa extensions, eligible students awaiting GNIB cards are legally permitted to say

Since the beginning of the pandemic Minister McEntee has announced nine temporary extensions of immigration and international protection permissions. This temporary permission means that people who held valid permission to be in the State in March 2020 are legally permitted to remain until 31 May 2022 even if their Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card has … Read more

First human patient injected with revolutionary cancer-killing virus

For the first time, scientists have injected a human medical trial participant with a new and experimental cancer-killing virus. Known as Vaxinia, the virus developed in the US has been successful when tested on animals. Imugene Limited a clinical stage immuno-oncology company, and City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations … Read more