The 199 hotline in Thailand’s capital Bangkok has been receiving calls every 15 minutes from citizens seeking assistance in dealing with snakes that have entered their houses, with more than 100 incidents reported each day, according to the helpline. The majority of the snakes are pythons and cobras, and the rescue personnel has a success … Read more
Drinkaware, an organisation supported by the alcohol industry, distilleries, and brewers, is teaching secondary school teachers how to lead classroom lessons about alcohol According to the Irish Examiner, addiction specialists and advocates claim that Drinkaware is working with schools against the advice of the HSE and the Department of Health. Drinkaware, with funders including Diageo, … Read more
A motorcycle rider was killed in a collision in County Louth. At around 1:30 p.m. yesterday, his motorcycle and a vehicle crashed on the R132 in Dunleer. The man in his 50s later passed away from his injuries. His body has been removed from the scene to the Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital where a … Read more
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has stated that those who use pay-as-you-go electricity and gas would not be disconnected if they are unable to fill up their meters. It comes just days after Tánaiste Leo Varadkar informed the Dáil that for pay-as-you-go consumers, a moratorium on utility disconnections due to non-payment would be impossible to implement. The … Read more
In his speech to the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis, Micheál Martin has said the Leaving Cert has to be reformed and has warned some price rises in recent months will be permanent. According to the Irish Examiner, in his closing address, he addressed Covid-19, health, housing, education, cost of living, climate, culture, and identity. He … Read more
At least 174 people have died at an Indonesian football stadium riot in which thousands of home fans invaded the pitch and police responded with tear gas that triggered a stampede, officials said on Sunday, in one of the world’s worst stadium disasters. The riot, which happened last night in the eastern city of Malang, also … Read more
During an operation in Limerick this morning, two men were arrested and drugs worth €71,000 were seized. As part of Operation Tara, garda from Henry Street were assisted by the Regional Armed Support Unit, the Divisional Drugs Unit, and the Community Engagement Unit in searching a number of Limerick properties. A man in his 30s … Read more
A Wicklow-based firm Automatic Plastics, which specialises in plastic manufacturing for industries such as pharmaceuticals and medical devices, has announced significant expansion plans. Automatic Plastics (APL) is celebrating its 50th year in operation in the county by creating 80 new jobs. APL will also invest millions of euros in a new expansion plan for its … Read more
Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Arts, Catherine Martin, announced funding of over €500,000 for the promotion of Irish arts globally through Culture Ireland’s Grants Programme. The funding will benefit 75 projects spread across 24 countries and covering dance, film, literature, music, theatre and visual arts. Announcing the awards, Minister Martin said: “Through Culture Ireland, my … Read more
The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly TD, Minister of State with responsibility for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler TD, Minister of State with Responsibility for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Frank Feighan TD and Minister of State with responsibility for Disability, Anne Rabbitte TD, have announced the single largest investment … Read more
Embassy of the Republic of India in Dublin Ireland is looking for a suitable candidate for the post of marketing executive Qualification requirement: A University degree in economics/Commerce/Marketing/Finance, Post graduate degree is preferred. Proficient analytical skills for research, reporting, and monitoring. Proficiency in the English language. Good working knowledge of IT systems, including proficiency in … Read more
Juno, Nasa’s spacecraft, has made the closest approach in more than 20 years to Jupiter’s icy moon Europa. Juno flew within 222 miles of Europa, which is estimated to contain an ocean beneath its thick icy shell, boosting the possibility of underwater life. Scientists are hoping for a lucky break and to see possible water … Read more
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, and Minister of State, Joe O’Brien, have today announced funding of €20 million for community centres across the country in 2023. Under an enhanced Community Centres Investment Fund, grants will now be provided for the delivery of new build community centres in targeted areas as well as … Read more
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science Simon Harris has announced third level students will receive an extra boost in their grant payments as part of measures agreed by Budget 2023. Every SUSI maintenance grant recipient will receive an additional payment before Christmas and their grants will increase from January. These measures … Read more
Micheál Martin has announced the 25 successful projects awarded funding under the Shared Island Local Authority Development Funding Scheme. More than €4.3m has been allocated to 15 lead Local Authorities in the South, working in partnership with 9 Councils in Northern Ireland to develop collaborative cross-border investment projects over the next 12 months. The successful … Read more