The HSE National Cancer Control Programme, in collaboration with Healthy Ireland and cross-sectoral partners, is reminding everyone to be SunSmart and protect your skin as we all look forward to the sunny weather this weekend (July 16-18). Playing and spending time outdoors is great for everyone. Protecting your own and children’s skin from the sun when outside reduces risk … Read more
Sheridan’s Cheesemongers Ltd. is recalling the below batches of its 15 Fields Whole Wheels due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes. The implicated batches may have been sold via cheese counters and delis. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches. Category 1: For Action Alert Notification: 2021.48 Product: Sheridan’s Cheesemongers … Read more
A pilot process to help evaluate the use of rapid antigen diagnostic tests (RADT) in identifying COVID-19 in the further and higher education sector and the early years sector is to begin this month The HSE, working with the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and the Department of Children, Equality, … Read more
Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton T.D., today announced the provision of over €23 million in direct Exchequer supports to the airports of Dublin, Cork, Shannon, Ireland West (Knock), Kerry and Donegal. As part of an €80m package of supports that was announced for Irish aviation last November, the Government gave … Read more
The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, is pleased to announce that the Medical Cannabis Access Programme (MCAP) is now open for medical consultants to make an application for themselves and their patients to be registered for the programme. Registration by consultants and their patients on the Cannabis for Medical Use Register, to be operated … Read more
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, TD, announced the launch of the €400,000 Social Enterprise Start-up Fund. The Fund will support social enterprises with small grants to help them expand their businesses and create jobs.It is specifically aimed at early stage social enterprises which have a clear ambition to impact a critical social … Read more
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath TD, obtained Government approval for proposals to amend the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 following an extensive review of the operation of Ireland’s lobbying regime. The Minister said,”The public want to be reassured that government policy is formulated in an open and transparent way. Clear obligations in … Read more
The Bill was signed by the president last week but the regulation only commences from today. FROM TODAY LANDLORDS can no longer apply a 4% rent hike and must instead link any rent increases on properties in Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) to inflation. Sinn Fein’s Eoin Ó Broin has said it is an “absolute disgrace” … Read more
Carving a 40km path through the County Limerick countryside, the newly renovated Limerick Greenway officially opened on 1 July. The latest addition to a network of amazing greenways to be discovered all over the island of Ireland weaves through the traditional agricultural landscapes of west Limerick. Following an old railway line that once ran to Tralee in … Read more
The EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) is proof (in digital or paper format) that you have either: been vaccinated against COVID-19 or received a negative COVID-19 test result or recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months Your free Digital COVID Certificate will help you to travel safely and more easily within the EU during the COVID-19 … Read more
Sláintecare and Age Friendly Ireland launch the National Healthy Age Friendly Homes Programme, a new initiative, funded by Sláintecare, that aims to enable older people to continue living in their homes or in a home more suited to their needs. Sláintecare and Age Friendly Ireland |Meath County Council are rolling out a new joint programme ‘Healthy Age … Read more
The Covid vaccine portal will open for people aged 25-29 to register from tomorrow morning, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has confirmed. “Calling all 25-29 year olds. You can register for an mRNA vaccine from tomorrow,” Mr Donnelly said on Twitter. Currently those aged between 18 and 34 can register with pharmacists for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Mr … Read more
A new arrangement from the Office of Government Procurement (OGP) allows all public bodies to comply with the new Single Use Plastics Directive when sourcing disposable catering products. Under the new EU Directive which came into law in Ireland this month, ten of the most commonly found littered items can no longer be placed on the market, including plastic … Read more
The Garda Síochána, through the Garda National Drugs & Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) is leading in an investigation involving a significant international dimension, relating to suspected importation of cocaine into Europe and Ireland, in particular, from South America. GNDOCB believe an attempt was being made by an organised crime group to import up to half … Read more
The implicated batch of Spar Basil Pesto was mis-packed with the incorrect back of pack label. The product contains milk which is not mentioned in the list of ingredients. This may make the batch unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of milk or its constituents.