More progress in our Vaccine rollout. Registration for 45-49 year olds will open tomorrow – beginning with age 49. To register visit vaccine.hse.ie or call 1850 24 1850 Minister Donnelly confirmed that the portal will open for this age cohort tomorrow during at interview with RTÉ’s News at One.He said system would open first for … Read more
Boats and boating equipment are at greater risk of being stolen because they are easily movable.Regularly each year boats, boat trailers, outboard motors, electronic and safety equipment are stolen, e.g.Sat-Nav, VHF radio and binoculars. A lot of boat crime is opportunistic by nature. The Garda National Crime Prevention Unit has given several measures that can … Read more
Gardaí have seized almost €19,000 worth of suspected cannabis herb following the search of a house in Gort, Co Galway overnight.Gardaí attached to the Galway Divisional Drugs Unit carried out a search under warrant of a house in the Kiltartan area shortly after 10.30pm on Monday May 17, 2021. During the course of the search, … Read more
The Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, Minister for Justice, Heather Humphreys, Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly and Minister of State for Communications and eGovernment, Ossian Smyth, met last afternoon to discuss the ongoing impact of the ransomware cyber-attack on the HSE, the intensive technical responses that have been … Read more
National Volunteering Week (17th – 23rd May 2021) is the annual week where Ireland celebrate all things volunteering. This year’s theme is Small Actions, Big Impact. A local and national communications campaign supported by a programme of events will take place from 17th – 23rd May 2021. Events will take place across the country (mostly … Read more
The Lord Mayor of Dublin Hazel Chu today welcomed people back to Dublin City at the launch of the Dublin City Council “We’ve Missed You Too” campaign. “I am delighted to welcome people back into Dublin City as the retail stores open their doors today. It is another milestone to celebrate following on from the … Read more
This year the IIEA will celebrate 30 years since the Institute of International and European Affairs was founded in 1991.Since then, the IIEA has played a key role informing public discourse on European affairs in Ireland, through numerous referenda campaigns, the financial and economic crisis, and more recently, the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. Today, … Read more
Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. A day to celebrate diversity, equality and love. We must end the prejudice faced by members of the LGBTQI community The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia was created in 2004 to draw the attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, … Read more
Please be alert to scam calls and texts seeking your personal information- Many are receiving a call from an 083 mobile number, claiming to be from Social Protection; other calls claim to be from Revenue or from your Bank.If you receive such a call or text and something doesn’t feel right, please don’t engage and … Read more
Non-essential retail has opened for the first time in over four months as a further easing of coronavirus restrictions continues.Retail Excellence, the representative body for the industry, said it is a landmark day for the 280,000 sector employees around the country. Some large retail chains are expected to offer late opening hours, while Dundrum Town … Read more
On occasion of World Culture Day on 21 May 2021, Indian Council For Cultural Relations is organizing the 4th Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial International Oration “Insights into India’s Culinary Traditions” at 1300 hours Irish Time. Dr.Vinay Sahasrabuddhe will be chairing the event and the oration will be given by Dr.Colleen Taylor Sen,who is the author … Read more
Portugal have decided to open its borders to travellers from EU member states where the Covid spread rate is considerably low. Travellers can opt Portugal for enjoying their vacation. The authorities have said that people who come in should present their Covid negative certificate. Restrictions have been lifted already for travelers from UK and they … Read more
Department of the Taoiseach tips for shopping as country is reopening slowly With our shops and shopping centres reopening, remember that you still have to wear a face covering when shopping, even if you’ve been fully vaccinated When planning your shopping trip, please support your local retailers and businesses If you feel unwell you should stay at … Read more
Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Heritage & Electoral Reform is urging people all over Ireland to #LoveNature, in person and online, as National Biodiversity Week begins. Running from yestrday, Saturday May 15, to Sunday May 23 Biodiversity Week gives everyone in Ireland the chance to explore the rich variety of natural life in Ireland, … Read more
The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, removed five states from the list of designated States for mandatory hotel quarantine. The states are: Bermuda Iran Montenegro Palestine Serbia This means that travellers coming from these countries will not have to enter mandatory hotel quarantine.All travellers into Ireland must have a negative pre-departure test and those from non-designated … Read more