Changes to the employment permits system for workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA), following a comprehensive review by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. The main changes include: Construction sector jobs now eligible for a General Employment Permit Quota to be removed for HGV driver work permits 350 General Employment Permits for … Read more
An asylum seeker from India has ended his hunger strike to grant permission to continue staying in Ireland. Indian man Nadim Hussain who is a native of West Bengal started his hunger strike nine days ago after his appeal to continue his stay in Ireland was rejected by International Protection Officer (IPO). Mr. Nadim reached … Read more
The national speed enforcement operation, spearheaded by An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA), will take place for a 24-hour period from 7am on Thursday the 21st October. Speeding on rural roads is set to be targeted as part of this year’s National Slow Down Day. Gardai and the Road Safety Authority are … Read more
Ethnic minorities who work in Irish Higher Education system are underpaid compared to others, a new research survey has found. The survey was conducted by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) by consulting 3,000 staff across the universities, colleges and technological institutes in the country during a period of the end 2020 and the beginning of … Read more
Nutty Delights is offering 20% off sitewide discounts for the upcoming festival of lights- Diwali. Customers can use the Code : DIWALI to avail this offer during this festival season. Dublin’s first and only nuts and dried fruit retailers. They are a family-owned business and we specialize in the sale and distribution of gourmet nuts, … Read more
A delegation will be sent by the The Department of Foreign Affairs to India to lobby for the trial of the man accused of raping and murdering Donegal backpacker Danielle McLaughlin to get properly under way. The body of Danielle (28), from Buncrana, Co Donegal, was found in a field between the Agonda and Canacona beaches … Read more
After a massive operation on Thursday, Gardai have made five arrests after the arrested persons targeted social welfare fraud. the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) led a multi-agency operation, which looked at a number of premises in the Tullamore area of Offaly. The operation involved officers from GNIB, the Department of Social Protection and the … Read more
Eric was happily earning a living and staying in Canada before he unfortunately slipped on a flight of stairs, fell and hit his head. Since then, he was fighting for his life in the hospital, but now he has tragically passed away due to serious injuries from the fall. His aunt Georgina confirmed the news, … Read more
A protest has been organised by the Non-European doctors who have been residents of Ireland and waiting for their registration exam nearly 1.8 years. The protest took place outside Leinster house on Thursday and the doctors shared deep anguish waiting for Irish medical council to conduct PRES 3 examination which is suspended since march 2020 … Read more
WestJet have announced plans to introduce a new non-stop seasonal service between Dublin and Toronto from next year. The services become operational from May 15th, 2022 initially at four times a week. Then by June 2nd the services will be on daily basis, the company said. “As demand increases, we know travellers are looking for … Read more
There are thousands of Indians living in Ireland and there are various organizations and associations that represent different states in India. It has been a long dream for people from Bihar and Jharkhand to have their own association and now it has become a reality. The Bihar and Jharkhand Association of Ireland (BJAI) was inaugurated … Read more
The Indian Government has brought some changes to the rules and regulations of the Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card holders recently. You can get the full details of the news changes as well as the travel instructions to India during the pandemic. The Government of India has confirmed that individuals can travel to India … Read more
Irish citizens who received authorized Covid jabs outside of the European Union will also be entitled to avail Digital Covid-19 certificate, it was confirmed. But the vaccine they have received must have approval in the Republic of Ireland. The vaccines that are approved for use in Ireland are Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson. … Read more
Education in Ireland has announced a virtual showcase for foreign students which helps them for migration to Ireland for education. The showcase will take place on Saturday, October 23, 2021, from 1 pm to 6 pm. The event is conducted for the government of Ireland by the Enterprise Ireland which is responsible for the promotion of … Read more
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has announced a policy change in the application process of the post graduate training programmes of medical professionals in Ireland. The change will benefit the non-EU citizens in Ireland who struggle to enroll themselves into training programmes and to qualify for higher ranks in the profession. Under the new changes, the … Read more