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
The Chief Medical Officer has said he was “absolutely shocked” by the crowds that gathered in parts of Dublin city centre yesterday.Dr Tony Holohan said the scenes in the South Great George’s Street, Exchequer Street, and South William Street area were “like a major open air party”. Uniformed gardaí, with the assistance of the Public … Read more
Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan TD and Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton TD have welcomed the gradual reopening of in-person driver theory test centres after 7 June. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) will reopen its full network of 40 test centres with capacity being permitted at 25,000 driver theory tests per month. There are currently … Read more
Minister Catherine Martin T.D. provides the details on reopenings, including a series of concerts and events CULTURE, ARTS, MUSIC, DANCE, ENTERTAINMENT: 10 June Iveagh Gardens, Outdoor music event curated by NCH 23 June University Limerick, Concert Hall, performance event26 June Phoenix Park, (or similar venue) outdoor music festival 26 June, INEC Club, Killarney, Co. Kerry, … Read more
A vehicle and one premises were searched as part of this operation. 67.5kg of Cannabis Herb with a value of €1.35 million was discovered and seized. Two men, both aged in their 30s, have been arrested as part of this investigation and are currently detained at Finglas and Ashbourne Garda Stations. The men were detained … Read more
Mr Varadkar said the lifting of restrictions will see a “phased return” to international travel, but warned that it will not be like it was before the pandemic.He said it is great there will be a return to travel abroad soon, but the Government is going to do it as safely as possible. The Cabinet … Read more
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has called for an urgent meeting with the HSE to discuss the implications for second dose vaccinations of healthcare workers. INMO General Secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha said her members have always supported the precautionary principle and if there are issues about receiving a second dose of AstraZeneca that need … Read more