To mark World Environment Day, Indian Embassy partnered with DUBLIN City Counci to clean up Sandymount beach, part of Dublin Bay UNESCO Bioshere, home to rare wildlife species & habitats. Covid has heightened awareness for ecosystem conservation. We cannot be healthy until our environment is clean, & right balance is maintained between nature & humans. … Read more
The EU Digital COVID Certificate (previously called the Digital Green Certificate) will help citizens move freely and safely within the EU during the COVID-19 pandemic. The DCC is for EU citizens, residents and their families and non-EU citizens who are legally staying or residing in the EU. It will be proof that you have either: Been vaccinated … Read more
The tourism and hospitality sectoral guidelines, aligned with the Work Safely Protocol, have been developed collaboratively to assist businesses to apply guidance to their operations. The guidelines are informed by the latest Government public health advice and related regulations. The guidelines are regularly updated by Fáilte Ireland to reflect Government Public Health advice and related … Read more
The Garda Museum is delighted to welcome visitors back through its doors from 8 June 2021.The Museum will be open from 10am – 2pm Monday to Friday.Tours will be limited to 5 people. Visits will be by Appointment only.Bookings can be made by email to: Museum@Garda.ie. COVID-19 Health and Safety measures are in place at the … Read more
A multi-award-winning solidarity-through-sport movement founded in Cork and proudly supported by Cork City Council will bring over 1,700 people to the virtual start line of the Cork City Marathon on Sunday, June 6th. The Sanctuary Runners has built a team of 1,700 people who will take part across the world from Tokyo to Paris and Cork and on to … Read more
New attitudinal research released today by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has found that a quarter of drivers surveyed agreed that there were times when they may have been over the drink driving limit when driving the morning after a night out. Gardaí will be visible across the country this bank holiday weekend and are … Read more
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, TD, and Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy, TD, today announced a contribution of €10 million in core funding to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Announcing the funding, Minister Coveney said:“The ICRC is one of the key pillars of the global … Read more
As the successful vaccination programme allows us to progressively reopen the economy, the Economic Recovery Plan sets out how we will support the full resumption of economic activity and get people back to work. The impact of COVID-19 on our society and economy has been unprecedented, severe and uneven, and the Government has intervened at … Read more
The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to position at the grade of General Operative Band 3 (Rural) at Doneraile House & Parklands and Annes Grove Gardens, Co. Cork.The position, which may, subject to local requirements, be seasonal, fixed-term or permanent, are Non-Established State Industrial posts based on a 39-hour week (full-time) … Read more
Coillte and Fáilte Ireland break ground on a €16 million redevelopment of Avondale House and Forest Park which will provide an iconic and world-class visitor destination in Rathdrum, Co Wicklow. The announcement was made by Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin TD and Minister of State for Land Use and … Read more
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has today (31.05.21) announced details of the latest funding awards under the Sound & Vision 4 Broadcasting Funding Scheme. Following a comprehensive assessment process, funding amounting to €7.2m has been allocated to 104 radio and TV projects in Round 38. The funding allocation includes €1.4m for eight projects (four radio and four … Read more
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today launched the Connected Hubs Network, Ireland’s first national network of remote working hubs. Connectedhubs.ie is a key action of Our Rural Future and will see over 100 hubs connected by the end of 2021.Already, 66 hubs across the country are on board and are … Read more
The Minister of State for Civil and Criminal Justice, Hildegarde Naughton TD, has welcomed the start of public consultations on the development of a new national strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence (DSGBV). This third national strategy will place an emphasis on prevention and reduction, and is to be agreed by Government before … Read more
Minister Catherine Martin T.D. provides the details on reopenings, including a series of concerts and events CULTURE, ARTS, MUSIC, DANCE, ENTERTAINMENT: 10 June Iveagh Gardens, Outdoor music event curated by NCH 23 June University Limerick, Concert Hall, performance event26 June Phoenix Park, (or similar venue) outdoor music festival 26 June, INEC Club, Killarney, Co. Kerry, … Read more
Mr Varadkar said the lifting of restrictions will see a “phased return” to international travel, but warned that it will not be like it was before the pandemic.He said it is great there will be a return to travel abroad soon, but the Government is going to do it as safely as possible. The Cabinet … Read more