Aldi Ireland is recalling the above batches of its Roosters Breaded Chicken Goujons due to the presence of Salmonella. The presence of Salmonella may make this product unsafe. Nature Of Danger: People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, … Read more
01 June is Global Day of Parents and provides an opportunity each year to appreciate all parents. Over the past year in particular, parents have worked hard to care for their children in unprecedented circumstances. To mark this year’s UN Global Day of Parents, Minister O’ Gorman is pleased to launch Tusla’s new online e-learning … 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 World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday it has approved a COVID-19 vaccine made by drugmaker Sinovac Biotech (SVA.O) for emergency use listing, paving the way for a second Chinese shot to be used in poor countries. A WHO emergency listing is a signal to national regulators on a product’s safety and efficacy. It will also … Read more
An annual Local Property Tax (LPT) charged on all residential properties in the State came into effect in 2013. The LPT is collected by Revenue. If you own a residential property in the State, you must pay the tax. (This includes local authorities and social housing organisations.) See ‘Who must pay LPT’ below.The Cabinet has agreed … Read more
An Garda Síochána has today published a number of new anti-corruption policies that will help promote the highest levels of honesty, integrity and professionalism within the organisation, while enhancing public confidence in the policing service. The Garda Anti-Corruption Unit (GACU) which was established in November 2020 under the Government’s A Policing Service For Our Future … 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
Those aged 44 will be able to register on Wednesday, with 43 year olds able to register on Thursday, those aged 42 on Friday, 41 on Saturday and 40 year olds on Sunday. Registration will open tomorrow for 40 to 44 year olds, starting with people aged 44. Registration will be available for people aged … Read more
The COVID-19 variant first found in India will henceforth be referred to as the “Delta variant”, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced today. India had on May 12 objected to it, identified as B.1.617 till now, being labelled the “Indian variant”. The world health body had earlier said that viruses or variants should not be identified … 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
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