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Do you wish to pursue a career in law?Huge opportunity to be a part of the Legal Division of the Department of foreign Affairs with paid Internship

Applications are invited for paid internships in the Legal Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs. The internships will be for a maximum of 12 months and will commence in August/September 2021. Selection will be on the basis of a competitive interview.  Application forms in relation to the internships can be requested by emailing legalinterncompetition@dfa.ie Completed … Read more

Are you interested in Politics? Exciting opportunity to join Department of Foreign Affairs as a Paid intern

Paid Internships in the Political Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs Applications are invited for internships, which may arise in the Political Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs. These internships are designed to provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to gain practical experience in policy development and in a particular area of … Read more

Significant expansion of special school provision in Cork through the establishment of a new special school and increased capacity in an existing special schools

Minister for Education Norma Foley TD and Minister of State with responsibility for Special Education and Inclusion Josepha Madigan TD have today (16 April, 2021) announced a significant expansion of special school provision in Cork through the establishment of a new special school and increased capacity in an existing special school to meet the needs … Read more

New human rights guidance for business enterprises launched in Ireland , that adhere to United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human rights

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney,  launched new guidance human rights for business enterprises yesterday .  The guidance was developed by a multi-stakeholder group as part of the implementation of the National Plan on Business and Human Rights. Speaking in advance of the launch, Minister Coveney said:“While business enterprises are, … Read more

Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 launched under Justice Plan 2021 to provide a developmental framework to address key ongoing challenges in the youth justice area.

The Minister of State for Law Reform, James Browne TD, has today launched the new Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 with the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD. The Strategy, a key commitment under Justice Plan 2021, is designed to provide a developmental framework to address key ongoing challenges, as well as new and emerging issues … Read more

Digital Rights Ireland (DRI) an online privacy group, claims Facebook’s failed to implement privacy by design and by default to protect this user data.

An online privacy group is planning to lead a mass legal action by Facebook users against the social network, seeking compensation for the publication of their personal information online. Digital Rights Ireland (DRI) claims Facebook’s response to the recent appearance on the internet of names, phone numbers, email addresses, location data and biographical information of … Read more

The proposal to let off fully vaccinated people from mandatory quarantine has been backed by ministers in the Cabinet

There were many talks in the State on quarantine rules for fully vaccinated people. Many people have tried to skip quarantine and jump out of the quarantine hotels as they feel they don’t have to undergo quarantine according to their medical and vaccination status. Minister Helen McEntee had supported the proposal to leave fully vaccinated … Read more

Garda seized many objects from a suspicious plot in Lucan

Garda seized various properties from a plot during a search in Lucan which they obtained search warrant yesterday. The Garda found out 15 bicycles and building equipment worth thousands of euros. Investigations are going on to find out the people who are behind this. For more queries; email toLucan.Community@garda.ie

Indo-Irish project “Death of a Naturalist”started production in India and Ireland

Based on world famous poet’s and Nobel laureate Seamus Heane’s ’poem “Death of a naturalist” an Indo-Irish docupoem is being made in India and Ireland. The initial production began in state of  kerala ,India. The main plot of the poem is life of an innocent child and his relation with the mother nature. The crew … Read more

Follow this road map to make a will in Ireland, to ensure your loved ones are taken care of after you’re gone

A last will and testament is one of those things you probably don’t want to think about on a random holyday at the park Fun or not, we should all consider what would happen to our loved ones if we died. Writing a will is especially important if you’re a parent or have people who … Read more

The Minister for Social Protection announced changes to the grants available towards the purchase of hearing aids.

The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced changes to the grants available towards the purchase of hearing aids. As part of measures announced in Budget 2021, a flat rate grant of up to €500 is now available towards a hearing aid, while a grant of up to €1,000 is available for … Read more