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
The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, has announced his intention to add an additional five States to the list of Designated States. People arriving into Ireland from these States or transiting through them must complete Mandatory Hotel Quarantine. The additional countries to be added to the list are: Costa Rica, Georgia, India, Iran, and … Read more
As part of the SunSmart campaign the HSE’s National Cancer Control Programme, in collaboration with Healthy Ireland and cross-sectoral partners are working together to support people to protect their skin from the sun. The aim of the campaign is to increase awareness of the steps you and your family can take to protect your skin … Read more
The Chief Medical Officer has said he was “absolutely shocked” by the crowds that gathered in parts of Dublin city centre yesterday.Dr Tony Holohan said the scenes in the South Great George’s Street, Exchequer Street, and South William Street area were “like a major open air party”. Uniformed gardaí, with the assistance of the Public … Read more
Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan TD and Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton TD have welcomed the gradual reopening of in-person driver theory test centres after 7 June. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) will reopen its full network of 40 test centres with capacity being permitted at 25,000 driver theory tests per month. There are currently … 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
A vehicle and one premises were searched as part of this operation. 67.5kg of Cannabis Herb with a value of €1.35 million was discovered and seized. Two men, both aged in their 30s, have been arrested as part of this investigation and are currently detained at Finglas and Ashbourne Garda Stations. The men were detained … 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
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has called for an urgent meeting with the HSE to discuss the implications for second dose vaccinations of healthcare workers. INMO General Secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha said her members have always supported the precautionary principle and if there are issues about receiving a second dose of AstraZeneca that need … Read more
An exceedance for the pesticide Bentazone has been detected in the public drinking water supply in Fanad East (Shannagh) and for the pesticide MCPA in the public drinking water supply in Buncrana. Bentazone is an active substance present in commercial herbicide products used to control broadleaf weeds in spring and winter field beans, broad bean, … Read more
The IN4.0 Interreg Atlantic Area project, Munster Technological University and the IDEAM Cluster have partnered to offer a free online training opportunity for upskilling of firms, employees and students keen to develop their knowledge in the area of Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0. Just as it is changing the way we live our lives, Digital Technology has the … Read more
Donegal Shore House is a superbly located property on the cliff edge with breath-taking views over the Atlantic Ocean. The property is approached through wrought iron gates, which open to an attractive block-paved driveaway flanked by terraced lawns and leads to a parking area to the front of the house. The house is superbly located … Read more
Portmarnock Golf Club in Dublin is to end its men-only membership policy after 127 years.A majority of members voted to change the policy, which has been in place since the club was founded in 1894. The vote saw 83.4% in favour of the change and 16.6% voting against. Up to this point, the club’s Rule … Read more