Flogas energy has announced that both gas and electricity prices will rise from late next month. This morning, the company stated that residential electricity costs will increase by 17% and gas bills will climb by 23%, with the price increases beginning on October 26. This price increase, the third this year, follows those made by … Read more
A recent study, published in Frontiers in Psychology, has examined the impact passive screen use has on a young child’s cognitive development. It found screen exposure — whether that be from a TV or mobile device — can be beneficial, depending on the context in which it’s viewed. Researchers from the University of Portsmouth and Paris … Read more
The Minister for the Environment, Climate, and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, has today announced new Government supports of up to €2,400 for the installation of solar PV (photovoltaic) panels – for businesses, public organisations, and community groups. The new grant scheme will be administered by the SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland). Solar PV (photovoltaic) … Read more
The Government has announced the approval of the publication of the Work-Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022, which will introduce a range of measures to improve family-friendly work practices and support women in the workforce. The Bill will see the introduction of paid leave for victims of domestic violence. Once enacted, those who are … Read more
Sold in Primark and Penneys stores across the UK and Ireland, a further children’s plates recall has been announced due to the possible migration of lead and formaldehyde into food. This follows the widespread Winnie the Pooh plate recall in August for the same safety concerns. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland announced the further plate recall today, encouraging … Read more
Belfast will soon see the development of a new £25 million (€28.5 million) film studio complex with a focus on cutting-edge virtual production techniques. On a plot of land close to the current Belfast Harbour Studios, Studio Ulster will be constructed at Giant’s Park in the city’s north. Ulster University will develop the project with … Read more
Culture Night Dublin will return on Friday, 23 Sept with over 250 participating venues, and more than 300 FREE events across Dublin City and County. The libraries at Malahide, Blanchardstown, and Fingal Local Studies and Archives will all be open late on Friday, September 23. Culture Night celebrates culture and creativity in Ireland by connecting … Read more
Ireland is to make a large contribution to a UN fund to combat malnutrition among children. Millions of children in underdeveloped countries will benefit from the US and UNICEF effort, which aims to improve their nutrition. One in five deaths of children under the age of five are related to malnutrition. The United States has … Read more
The Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, has announced over €1.4 million in funding for local authorities to carry out biodiversity projects through the Local Biodiversity Action Fund (LBAF). Since it was launched in 2018, a total of almost €4m has been granted to local authorities through the LBAF to carry … Read more
AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV), global research and development-based biopharmaceutical company with a significant presence across 8 Irish locations, announced a €60 million investment at its manufacturing site in Cork. The expansion, which will include the development of a new state-of-the-art facility, will create approximately 70 new jobs. New technologies will be introduced to the site in … Read more
An Indian-origin nurse, Mittu Alungal, has been elected as a board member of the NMBI Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. Mittu Alungal, who is a migrant nurse from India, is currently working as Director of Nursing in the Meath Community Nursing Unit under the HSE. As a central committee member of Migrant Nurses Ireland, … Read more
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, and the Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning, Peter Burke, have announced the ‘Ready to Build’ Scheme. The scheme, which will be funded under the Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund, will see local authorities make available serviced sites in towns and villages … Read more
The famous white Hollywood sign in Los Angeles, in the United States, is due to get a makeover in preparation for its 100th birthday next year. The giant letters on the hill are being cleaned and repainted, a process that’s estimated to take the next eight weeks. Close to 1,500 litres of paint and primer will … Read more
Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has announced a National Conference on Women in Farming will take place in the coming months. Speaking at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co. Laois, Minister McConalogue said: “Gender equality is a priority for me and the government. The significant contribution of women to the … Read more
The State pension age will remain at 66 and people will be offered the choice to work until 70 in return for higher payments. Long-term carers will also be provided with a pension for the first time. Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys has announced a series of landmark reforms to the State Pension system … Read more