More than 58,000 tonnes of packaging waste is expected to be recycled this Easter as people tuck into Easter eggs across the weekend. According to new research by Repak, 50 per cent of people are set to buy more than six Easter eggs, while 27 per cent plan to spend more than previous years. Meanwhile, … Read more
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has announced a new €15 million capital fund to support community groups for the upgrade and refurbishment of Community Centres. This is an investment in both rural and urban communities across the country.The Community Centres Investment Fund will support community groups with the upgrade and development … Read more
During his visit to Kyiv, the Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney announced €3 million in funding to the International Criminal Court (ICC). €1 million will be disbursed immediately to the Office of the Prosecutor. Announcing the contribution, Minister Coveney said, “I discussed with Foreign Minister Kuleba this morning the essential need for accountability for … Read more
The Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Patrick O’Donovan, conducted the formal review of the Defence Forces contingent comprising the 120th Infantry Group who will leave in the coming weeks for service with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The … Read more
Framespace Solutions, Ireland’s fastest-growing offsite housing supplier, has announced plans to hire 150 more staff as it officially opens a new manufacturing facility in Longford. The company, which already employs 100 people, has invested €8 million in the refurbishment of the former Cameron Willis engineering works in the midlands town, with support from Enterprise Ireland … Read more
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has today announced a new gender-based bursary for apprenticeship employers. The bursary, which is worth €2,666, is available to employers who employ apprentices on any national apprenticeship programme with greater than 80% representation of a single-gender. The new gender-based bursary is being implemented … Read more
Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue T.D. announced the Government’s approval for exceptional aid support of €15.8 million for the pig and horticulture sectors. These measures will be funded from Ireland’s EU funds allocation for exceptional adjustment aid to producers in agricultural sectors which have been impacted by Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, as announced by … Read more
Mr. Joe O’Brien TD, Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, today visited Rosslare Europort and the reception centre which was set up to welcome and provide essential support for Ukrainians fleeing the war. The Community response in Rosslare involves volunteer groups working with the Local Authority, Government Departments, the Harbour Master, … Read more
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 2,098 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. In addition, on Tuesday 12 April, 2,630 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. It brings the combined total of Covid-19 cases reported today to 4,728. As of 8 am today, 933 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of … Read more
A man aged in his 60s has been arrested in relation to an alleged offence of criminal damage. Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the fatal house fire that occurred yesterday in the Doochary area of Co Donegal. The fire broke out this afternoon at a house in the Doochary area of Donegal and … Read more
Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney opened a 3-day Conference for the Department of Foreign Affairs’ Ambassadors, Consuls General, and other senior officials from headquarters and missions abroad. The Conference is the first in-person gathering of senior management since the onset of COVID-19, and takes place against the backdrop of a devastating war in Ukraine. … Read more
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland have recalled a popular chocolate ice cream bar due to the presence of an unauthorised pesticide The affected batch of Mars Bounty Ice Cream bars is being recalled due to the presence of the unauthorised pesticide ethylene oxide. Ethylene oxide is a pesticide that is not permitted for use … Read more
MGS’s ambitious expansion plans for its Leixlip plant in Kildare were announced today by Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar. MGS Manufacturing’s plans are being driven by the company’s continued success and growth within the healthcare sector. Focusing on the manufacture of high precision medical device components has expedited the company’s … Read more
A man in his 60s has died in a single-vehicle crash in Co Wexford this morning.The crash happened at about 10.35 am at Curracloe in Wexford. Gardai said that, the man was in his 60s and was the only occupant of the car. The man was taken to Wexford General Hospital where he later passed … Read more
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 1,715 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. In addition, on Sunday 10 April, 2,049 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. On Saturday 9 April, the HPSC was notified of 2,756 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. 2,521 people registered a positive antigen test through the … Read more