An exceedance for the pesticide Bentazone has been detected in the public drinking water supply in Fanad East (Shannagh) and for the pesticide MCPA in the public drinking water supply in Buncrana. Bentazone is an active substance present in commercial herbicide products used to control broadleaf weeds in spring and winter field beans, broad bean, … Read more
The IN4.0 Interreg Atlantic Area project, Munster Technological University and the IDEAM Cluster have partnered to offer a free online training opportunity for upskilling of firms, employees and students keen to develop their knowledge in the area of Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0. Just as it is changing the way we live our lives, Digital Technology has the … Read more
Ireland stands with Palestine and will not accept Israel’s illegal expansion and demolition of Palestinian homes.Ireland is the first EU country to make this declaration. Ireland’s government on Tuesday supported a parliamentary motion condemning the “de facto annexation” of Palestinian land by Israeli authorities in what it said was the first use of the phrase … Read more
Portmarnock Golf Club in Dublin is to end its men-only membership policy after 127 years.A majority of members voted to change the policy, which has been in place since the club was founded in 1894. The vote saw 83.4% in favour of the change and 16.6% voting against. Up to this point, the club’s Rule … Read more
HSE will be opening a second vaccine centre in Meath, at Fairyhouse. A second Covid-19 vaccination centre for Meath will be up and running “as soon as possible” it was announced yesterday. Local TD and Minister for EU Affairs Thomas Byrne confirmed to the Meath Chronicle that a second facility would be established at Fairyhouse … Read more
Public Employment Services (PES) are the authorities that connect jobseekers with employers throughout Europe. Although structured differently in each country, all PES help match supply and demand on the labour market through information, placement and active support services at local, national and European level. Intreo, is the Irish Public Employment Service and is part of … Read more
Minister for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Robert Troy TD, today welcomed the decision of the Registrar of Companies to extend the current arrangement in relation to the filing of Annual Returns to 11 June 2021. In light of difficulties experienced by presenters in filing Annual Returns in the run up to the filing … Read more
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today announced the opening of registration for the 2021 Online Teacher Artist Partnership continuous professional development (CPD) Summer Course and Residency Programme (TAP) for primary school teachers under the Creative Youth programme. The 2021 Online Teacher Artist Partnership CPD Summer Course and Residency programme supports and enhances Arts education … Read more
An Garda Síochána is committed to the principle of information led policing, maximising the value of data to the organisation, external stakeholders and citizens. The Garda Information Services Centre (GISC) plays a critical role in this information lifecycle by working with Garda members to ensure that data on every incident is recorded consistently and accurately. … Read more
Bank of Ireland made changes to 365 online banking platform. They have improved security features to further protect your online banking and payments and have also changed the look and feel of it. Regulations have been introduced that affect all payment service providers. These laws will help fight fraud and make you even more secure … Read more
The tourism and hospitality sectoral guidelines, aligned with the Work Safely Protocol, have been developed collaboratively to assist businesses to apply guidance to their operations. The guidelines are informed by the latest Government public health advice and related regulations. The guidelines are regularly updated by Fáilte Ireland to reflect Government Public Health advice and related … Read more
You are now able to take your Driver Theory Test: Car or Bike from the comfort of your own home. Please read the below page carefully so that you fully understand the Online Testing process and equipment requirements. https://theorytest.ie/book-your-theory-test/driver-theory-test-car-or-bike-online-testing/?fbclid=IwAR1XI8eX8i3vCp–Kgxc7fW1My0AyKUQtkv3VP9pbdW-F8nKLVvSV8Hvbgw During the pilot phase Online Testing will be available on a limited basis and extra capacity … Read more
The Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau (GNCCB) is continuing its criminal investigation into the cyber attack on the HSE in conjunction with local and international partners.An Garda Síochána has not been confirmed, at this time with any certainty, that any personal records or data have been leaked, even though this is probable and would be … Read more
Two members of An Garda Síochána remain in hospital after receiving gunshot wounds whilst investigating a firearms incident. Speaking last night Garda Commissioner Drew Harris commended Gardaí involved for their professionalism and wished our injured colleagues a speedy recovery. Heather Humphreys TD, Minister for Justice “My thoughts are with the two members of An Garda … Read more
National Driver Licence Service centres have reopened for all customers .While the driving test itself has not changed, there are elements of the service that must now be delivered differently due to Covid-19. This is so that we can protect our driver testers and our customers. As part of our Covid-19 procedures, your driver tester will … Read more