The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that it is continuing to monitor the situation in Ukraine, but it has no plans to withdraw staff from the Embassy of Ireland in Kyiv at this time. It also said it is in “ongoing direct contact” with Irish families scheduled to travel to Ukraine for surrogacy purposes … Read more
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) have recalled of specific batches of Ekoplaza Kokosolie Geurloos organic coconut oil due to the elevated level of glycidyl esters. The product is manufactured in the Netherlands, available in 500ml and 2litter packets in the market. Check the batch code in the below table. Glycidyl fatty acid esters … Read more
As part of Budget 2022, the Government agreed to the future of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS), including the graduated step-down in subsidy rates payable, with a view to bringing the scheme to an end by April 2022. This means that with effect from last Tuesday (1/2/2022), most businesses availing of support under EWSS … Read more
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 6,618 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. In addition, on Thursday 10 February, 4,445 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. As of 8am today, there were 615 patients being treated in hospital with the virus. Of the 615 patients with the virus in … Read more
Members of the Oireachtas are to receive briefings on security measures from an Garda Síochána amid increasing fears for politicians’ safety in recent years. TDs, senators and Ministers have been invited to attend the safety and security briefings on 16 and 23 February. An official from the Oireachtas is also engaging with social media companies about the … Read more
SIPTU representatives have said that the prevalence of low pay and poor working conditions in the hospitality industry is the major cause of workers leaving the sector which is resulting in current workforce shortages. SIPTU is calling on employers in the hospitality sector to pay their employees more to avoid further workforce shortages. The trade … Read more
The Taoiseach is in Brittany for a summit of leaders on protecting the world’s oceans. Up to 40 world leaders are participating in the first high-level summit dedicated to the ocean. Hosted by the French president, Emmanuel Macron, as a highlight of France’s six-month EU presidency, the three-day summit will also focus on efforts to improve … Read more
A 12-year-old boy has been killed in an overnight road crash in Co Limerick. He was driving a car that was in collision with a lorry on the N21 at Rineroe. It happened just before 2 am this morning at Rineroe near Adare. Gardaí says the driver of the car was the sole occupant of … Read more
The Government announced a €290 million package of measures designed to address rising costs and inflation on Thursday, with the “centrepiece” a cut in the electricity bill of every household of €200. Public transport fares are set to be cut by 20 percent from April for the rest of the year and the Government has … Read more
An Irish woman who is a full legal parent of her non-biological children under Australian law is asking the High Court for an order quashing the State’s alleged refusal to grant them Irish passports. The woman was in a same-sex partnership with the biological mother, an Australian citizen, who gave birth to their children. The … Read more
The Revenue Commissioners have issued a warning to the public following an SMS (text messages) purporting to come from Revenue seeking personal information from taxpayers in connection with a tax refund or seeking credit/debit card details. These text messages did not issue from Revenue, the department said in a statement. The Revenue Commissioners never send emails … Read more
IKEA is recalling a batch of its HUVUDROLL Vegetable Balls due to the possible presence of plastic pieces. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in IKEA stores supplied with the implicated batch. Product: HUVUDROLL Vegetable Balls (Frozen), pack size: 1000g Batch Code: Best before date: 26-10-2022 Country Of Origin: Sweden Image: FSAI Customers are advised … Read more
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 5,649 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. In addition, on Tuesday 8 February, 5,387 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. There has been a total of 6,291 deaths related to COVID-19 notified in Ireland. This includes 63 deaths newly notified in the past … Read more
A new recruitment campaign for An Garda Síochána has been launched by Justice Minister Helen McEntee as the force celebrates its centenary year. McEntee has urged members of new Irish communities, women and people from minority groups to apply. Budget 2022 has granted for the recruitment of up to 800 gardaí and 400 Garda staff … Read more
The Government will today announce measures to address the impact of the rising cost of living on households. The Taoiseach Micheal Martin said that these supports will alleviate pressures on working people and those on low incomes. Martin has already indicated that the package to be announced by the government will focus on reducing utility charges … Read more