Government approval for flood mitigation works at Ballintubber Co. Cork

Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Patrick O’Donovan, has announced the approval of Cork County Council’s application for additional funding under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Under the scheme, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has approved funding of €225,361 in addition … Read more

McConalogue announces approval of €32.7 million Brexit investment in Public Marine Infrastructure

To rejuvenate Ireland’s public marine infrastructure, Minister Charlie McConalogue announced the approval of €32.7 million in funding for 110 projects around the Irish coast which will fund projects worth over €40 million in total. The scheme is proposed for funding under the EU Brexit Adjustment Reserve. Announcing the approval for the funding of the projects, … Read more

Amcor announces the creation of 75 jobs in Sligo with expansion of healthcare packaging capabilities in Europe

Amcor (NYSE: AMCR) (ASX:AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, today announced an investment to establish new thermoforming capabilities for medical packaging in its Sligo, Ireland, healthcare packaging facility. The multi-million-euro investment is expected to double the revenue of the site, increase the site’s footprint and create approximately 75 new jobs. … Read more

Covid-19: 6,841 cases recorded over weekend, 535 patients hospitalised

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 1,058 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. In addition, on Sunday 24 April, 1,188 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.on Saturday 23 April, the HPSC was notified of 1,547 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. 1,327 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE … Read more

Irishman brutally kicked to death in Spain after trying to stop thief on popular tourist beach

A Spanish man has been remanded in custody over the brutal murder of a homeless Irishman on the Costa del Sol in Spain. The victim, who was homeless and in his 40s, was punched to death after obstructing an attempt to steal his belongings while sleeping on a Malaga beach. Officials said he had been … Read more

Welfare payments doubled to support families of children in hospital

Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys has doubled the period of time for which Domiciliary Care Allowance and Carer’s Allowance are paid for children who are hospitalised. The support will continue to be paid for 26 weeks, as opposed to the previous 13-week period, to the parents or guardians of children under 16 who are … Read more

Death of missing man referred to GSOC after body found

The death of a 21-year-old Dublin man who was reported missing from the Finglas area earlier this week has been referred to the Garda Ombudsman (Gsoc). The organisation, which deals with matters involving possible misconduct by gardaí, is undertaking the investigation on foot of a referral received under section 102 of the Garda Síochána Act, … Read more

Ukrainian licence holders allowed to drive in Ireland

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has announced Ukrainians fleeing the war can now exchange their Ukrainian driving licence for an Irish driving licence, making it easier for them to move around and access work, school or other vital public services. Minister Ryan has signed an Order today that will allow Ukrainians temporarily resident, under the … Read more

Credit Unions are the most valuable asset in Irish society: Minister Seán Fleming

Minister of State with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions, and Insurance, Seán Fleming TD spoke at the Irish League of Credit Union Conference and AGM 2022 in Belfast on Saturday 23rd April. The title and theme of this year’s conference is “Lead, Develop, Inspire”. Minister Fleming noted the long tradition and history of the … Read more

Covid-19: 2,778 new cases and 599 patients in hospital, including 39 in ICU

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been notified of 1,171 PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland today. In addition, on Thursday 21 April, 1,607 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. It brings the combined total of Covid-19 cases reported today to 2,778. As of 8 am today, 599 COVID-19 patients are … Read more

Minister For Justice Announces Extension Of 5-Year Multi-Entry Short-Stay Visa

“It will enable people who visit Ireland regularly, for business or family reasons, in particular, to make one application, which when granted, will then cover travel over a five-year period.” Happy news for people living in Ireland as an extension of the 5-year multi-entry short-stay visa option has been announced to all visa-required countries. The … Read more

Irish Foreign Ministry hiring for Service officers

Applications are invited for the post of Services Officer at the Department of Foreign Affairs. The deadline for applications is 3rd May 2022. The posts are located in: Dublin City Centre Balbriggan Limerick The panel may consider applicants for the Department’s Cork office, should a position become available The Department of Foreign Affairs is responsible for … Read more