Vinu Devan 
Residential care provider Silver Stream healthcare group is opening three new nursing homes, that will see the creation of more than 500 full-time permanent roles across the country. The group, which runs care homes in Dublin, Meath, Wicklow, Cork, and Tipperary, is now opening facilities in Riverstick in Cork, Duleek in Meath, and Dundalk in … Read more
Specific batches of Häagen-Dazs ice cream are being recalled in Ireland due to the presence of an “unauthorised pesticide”. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued a recall notification for the batches, which originated from France. The pesticide is ethylene oxide, which is not permitted for use in foods sold in the European Union … Read more
Indian-origin Rishi Sunak, former Finance Minister of Britain is believed to be the competitor for the next British Prime Minister. Rishi Sunak, whose resignation as the chancellor of the exchequer triggered a series of resignations against PM Boris Johnson. Rishi Sunak, 42, announced his decision on Twitter saying:” I’m standing to be the next leader … Read more
Aer Lingus has apologised for cancelling 11 flights today and tomorrow due to industrial action in France and a spike in Covid cases. The airline has been forced to cancel a range of flights in recent weeks as operators and airports contend with staffing issues amid a surge in Covid illness and a rebound in … Read more
Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has reminded pig farmers to submit their applications for the new €13 million Pig Exceptional Aid Scheme (PEP2) 2022. The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 11 July. The Pig Exceptional Payment Scheme 2 (PEPS2) is an EU-funded exceptional adjustment aid scheme drawn up in accordance with Commission Delegated … Read more
A young Irish man died in Croatia after he fell from a greater hieght in the early hours of Thursday morning. The 20-year-old man was spending his holidays in Zadar, Croatia. His body was discovered in Queen Jelena Madijevka Gardens in Zadar. Croatian police said the man’s death “occurred as a result of a fall … Read more
A batch of popular cheese products has been recalled due to the possible presence of mould. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued the recall for the batches of the Roma Formaggio Da Pasta. The urgent notice relates to the 80g pack size with the best before date of 5/5/2023. The cheese product is … Read more
Production in manufacturing industries declined by 3.1% in the three-month period from March 2022 to May 2022, compared to the previous three months. On an annual basis, industrial production was 14.3% less than in the corresponding three-month period of 2021, according to Central Statistics Office (CSO) report. From March to May 2022, production in the … Read more
A new Government scheme, set up to make it easier for first-time buyers to afford a new build home, has opened for business. The €400m ‘First Home’, a new scheme set up to make it easier for First-Time Buyers to afford a new build home as part of the Government’s Housing for All strategy, has … Read more
Management and tech consultancy BearingPoint is planning to hire more than 100 new staff in Ireland over the next 18 months. Employing over 250 consultants in Ireland, BearingPoint has been enjoying double-digit growth in Ireland over the last three years, supporting many of Ireland’s largest organisations in the financial, digital services and public sector in particular. BearingPoint … Read more
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the discharge of a firearm in Clara, Co. Offaly on Tuesday. Gardaí received reports that a number of shots had been fired at a property in Oakview in Clara at approximately 11.30 pm on Tuesday night. No injuries were reported during the incident. No arrests have yet been made. … Read more
Scandal-hit Boris Johnson announced on Thursday he was resigning as Britain`s prime minister, bowing to calls from ministerial colleagues and lawmakers in his Conservative Party. Embattled British Prime Minister Boris Johnson finally agreed to step down as the Conservative Party leader, ending an unprecedented political crisis and triggering an election for a Tory leader who … Read more
The Department of Justice is seeking to recruit Immigration Control Officers who are interested in being appointed to immigration duties in the Border Management Unit at Dublin Airport. Candidates should be aware that this role involves working in a ‘front line’ operational environment which attracts a shift allowance. Officers appointed will be required to work … Read more
A batch of popular instant noodles brand is being removed from Irish shops following a recall notice. Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued a recall notice to Lucky Me! Instant Pancit Canton Noodles Original Flavour (60g) with a best before the date of 20/07/2022 due to the presence of an unauthorised pesticide. The pesticide, … Read more
The latest State of Food Security and Nutrition report shows the world is moving backward in efforts to eliminate hunger and malnutrition. The number of people affected by hunger globally rose to as many as 828 million in 2021, an increase of about 46 million since 2020 and 150 million since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic (1), according to a … Read more