The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has elevated the classification of the COVID-19 variants Omicron BA.4 and Omicron BA.5 to variants of concern (VOCs) on the basis of observed growth. 115 cases of probable or confirmed BA.4 have been identified, with 67 in England, 41 in Scotland, six in Wales, and one in Northern Ireland. … Read more
An important hospitality group which employs more than 1600 professionals are looking for hospitality professional for their restaurants and hotels in the city of Dublin. They seek professionals for various positions for all-level chefs, waiters/tress, bartenders, etc. Applicants must have an EU or UK passport or a current working permit with Ireland. Accepting resumes … Read more
Thousands of people have attended a rally in Belfast in support of Irish language legislation in Northern Ireland. Protesters marched from west Belfast to the city centre in an event organised by Irish language activist group An Dream Dearg. Protestors say it would fulfill a promise first made by politicians in a 2006 agreement. Legislation … Read more
The Government has refused to remove increased charges for those who opt to renew their motor tax on a quarterly or half-yearly basis rather than annually, despite claims it is penalising poorer members of society. Cork County Council wrote to the Government asking it to introduce the same system as for local property tax (LPT) … Read more
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has announced the HPV vaccine is to be made available free to all women under 25 to reduce cervical cancer rates. “I have asked the HSE to provide options on how best to introduce a catch-up programme for young women who have now left secondary school and who did not receive … Read more
Crews are on-site in the Douglas area of Cork City this morning repairing a burst water main. Irish Water and Cork City Council are working to restore the water supply to more than 6,000 homes and businesses as quickly as possible. The areas affected include Calderwood, Pinecroft, Grange, Frankfield, Ballycurean, Forgehill, Lenaghnamore, Marrayborough Hill, Mount … Read more
Minister of State at the Department of Justice James Browne represented Ireland at the UN International Migration Review Forum at the United Nations Headquarters in New York this week. The forum was convened to progress the implementation of the UN Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, which Ireland helped to facilitate in 2018. … Read more
According to a tropical disease expert, monkeypox expected it to crop up in Ireland soon. The HSE has confirmed it has formed a group of experts to assess the disease and prepare a response. The World Health Organization is due to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the recent outbreak of monkeypox, a viral infection … Read more
Wholesale prices for goods used in manufacturing and construction increased at an annual rate of 5.2% in April, Central Statistics Office data revealed. This compared to an increase of 4.4% in the year to March 2022. The price index for export sales increased 1.2% on monthly basis, while the index for home sales increased 1.1%. … Read more
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will host the Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte in Dublin on Monday 23 May for a working dinner at Farmleigh House. The two leaders are expected to discuss current EU and international issues, including the war in Ukraine and its consequences. The Taoiseach will also brief the Prime Minister on … Read more
Play back singers Harishankar KS and Arya Dayal will perform in a Live concert tonight at the Scientology Community Center, Firhouse. The event will start at 6.30pm. Tickets will be available at www.ukeventlife.co.uk
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) recruiting for a Governance and Information Manager in their Dublin Office. The responsibilities of this role are wide and varied and will involve engagement across the organisation. The successful candidate will be presented with an excellent opportunity to establish a high-performing governance and information unit in a progressive regulatory … Read more
The High Court has quashed a refusal by the Minister for Justice and Equality to grant a residence permit to a man who paid a Portuguese woman to engage in a sham marriage with him. Mr. Justice Anthony Barr said, the man, from India, was entitled to succeed in his challenge to the minister’s decision … Read more
Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman will take the role of Team India’s coach in the upcoming limited-overs tour of Ireland in the month of June. India plays two T20 Internationals in Ireland on June 26 and 28, while Rahul Dravid will be in England to oversee preparations for one Test and 5 T20Is. The Indian … Read more
A total of 102 new gardaí have been sworn in as new members of the force at the nation’s Garda College in Templemore, Co Tipperary. This will bring the strength of An Garda Síochána to 14,396 sworn gardaí, 401 Garda reserves, 3,345 Garda staff, and 81 recruited gardaí currently in training. 38 of the new … Read more