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Government approves over €70m for Shared Island investments, €40m for Ulster Canal restoration

The government has approved over €70m Shared Island fund for cross-border initiatives including the continued restoration of the Ulster Canal. Shared Island Fund will support new cross-border initiatives on climate action, EV charging, sustainable tourism and recreation, and the arts. Cross-border local authority partnerships progressing new investment projects. The government allocated €70.4m from the Shared … Read more

Govt. launch new Covid-19 loan scheme provide up to €1.5m to small businesses

The government’s new Covid-19 Loan scheme is to be launched on Monday for small to medium size businesses struggling to cope with the impacts of the pandemic. The loans will range from €25,000 up to €1.5 m and provide lines of credit for up to six years, according to the Irish Examiner. Businesses including farmers, … Read more

Over 7,000 Ukrainian students enrolled in Irish schools

The Department of Education confirmed that as of 30 June 7,285 Ukrainian pupils have been enrolled in schools across Ireland. Out of that figure, 5,047 of these pupils have been accommodated in primary schools while 2,238 pupils have enrolled in post-primary schools. The data is based on schools enrolling children and entering the data in … Read more

Emerging professional musicians across Ireland to benefit from Music Capital Scheme for first time

Minister Catherine Martin has welcomed the announcement by Music Network of funding totalling €306,096 awarded to performing groups and professional musicians through the Music Capital Scheme. This round of funding, under the Music Capital Scheme, is divided between 28 non-professional performing groups (€165,156), 18 individual talented musicians (€100,940) as well as 9 emerging professional performing musicians … Read more

Irish fintech Money Jar to create 100 jobs as it plans expansion

Dublin-based fintech company Money Jar, is to create 100 new jobs as it begins to expand across Ireland and Europe. The fintech firm, which provides users with a digital current account and a cash lodgement service, said it has already begun the recruitment process with a view to creating 50 jobs by July 2023, all … Read more

Minister Fleming represents Ireland at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Lugano, Switzerland

The Ukraine Reform Conference scheduled to take place on 4 and 5 July has been renamed the Ukraine Recovery Conference to reflect the new focus of the gathering. The way to rebuild Ukraine is through a broad-based political and diplomatic process. Switzerland and Ukraine want to start this process in Lugano. Discussions will focus on … Read more

Palestinian teen shot by Israeli army dies in West Bank

A young Palestinian boy died on Sunday after being shot by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank a day earlier, Palestinian medical sources said. The 17-year-old was identified as Kamel Alawnah by the Palestinian health ministry, which said he “succumbed to wounds from live fire by the occupation (Israeli army) in the abdomen and … Read more

Irish-based PM Group continues global expansion with 300 new jobs in Ireland

The Irish-headquartered construction project management company PM Group to expand its operations with 500 new jobs planned this year around the world. The company said 300 of these positions will be based in Ireland, where the company is headquartered. Recruitment for the new positions is already underway. PM group recruiting for roles in Dublin, Cork, … Read more

Gardener and broadcaster Dermot O’Neill dies aged 58

Well-known gardener, writer, and broadcaster Dermot O’Neill has died aged 58. His family said that Mr. O’Neill, who lived in Blackrock in Dublin, passed away suddenly last night at St Vincent’s University Hospital. He is survived by his two sisters and many friends, family members, and colleagues. Mr. O’Neill, who was diagnosed with stomach cancer … Read more

Ireland’s Eoin Moran elected chair of Europe’s meteorological satellite agency

Eoin Moran, Director of Ireland’s national meteorological service, Met Éireann, has been elected chairman of Europe’s meteorological satellite agency, EUMETSAT, for a 2-year term. The 30-member-state EUMETSAT Council made the decision at its 101st meeting Saturday. The council is the supreme decision-making body for EUMETSAT, which controls fleets of meteorological satellites from its headquarters in … Read more

Progress on paid leave for Health Service Employees with Long COVID

The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has welcomed the HSE’s offer of engagement with health sector representative bodies regarding a scheme for Paid Leave for Public Health Service Employees unfit for work post-COVID-19 infection. The Department of Health, Health Service Executive, and Department of Public Expenditure and Reform have been engaged on proposals for a … Read more

Ireland’s women’s team coach Vera Pauw reveals she was raped and sexually assaulted

The Republic of Ireland women’s team coach Vera Pauw reveals she was raped and sexually assaulted as a player several years ago. The Football Association of Ireland has given its full support to the women’s national team head coach, Vera Pauw, after her revelations of rape and sexual abuse. Pauw, who featured in 89 games … Read more