Action plans against sexual violence and harassment in higher education welcomed by Minister Harris.Simon Harris TD has today (Monday, 28 June 2021) welcomed the publication by higher education institutions (HEIs) of their action plans aimed at ending sexual violence and harassment. The action plans address the fifteen key outcomes set out in the ‘Framework for … Read more
The increase in home working as a result of COVID-19 has brought remote workingto the forefront of working life. The adoption of remote work was already increasing in Ireland, COVID-19 has greatly accelerated this trend making remotework a central part of the workplace today and into the future. National Remote Work Strategy is that plan … Read more
Professional consultancy firm Accenture is to create 500 jobs in Ireland over the next three years.The bulk of the positions will be based in a new regional hub in Cork and the wider Munster area.Some will also be located in Dublin at the company’s innovation centre, The Dock, and at Accenture Labs. They will be … Read more
The Co-WIN portal has now introduced an option enabling users to link their vaccination certificates to their passport numbers. This move has come as a big relief to those Indians who need to furnish their vaccination details before travelling abroad. “Now, you can update your passport number in your vaccination certificate,” the government said.The app … Read more
Dublin Airport welcomes announcement by Loganair that it will begin a new service between Dublin and Aberdeen. The airline will operate its four times weekly service with a 49- seater Embraer 145 regional aircraft from September 5, increasing frequency to a daily service from March 28, 2022.“Aberdeen is one of Scotland’s most vibrant cities, offering … Read more
On-Board Diagnostics System (OBD) testing will initially be introduced on a phased basis in the NCT. When an OBD error code is detected it will result in the vehicle receiving an “Advisory Pass” provided the vehicle passes on all other items being assessed. An On-Board Diagnostics System (OBD) is a computer system inside a vehicle, … Read more
Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton TD has today 24th June 2021, announced details of a further 10-month extension to the validity period of learner permits in response to the level 5 restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to restrictions on accessing many of the services delivered by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), as a … Read more
The below batch of HELIO Sezam łuskany (shelled sesame seeds) is being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella. The presence of Salmonella may make this product unsafe to eat Category 1: For Action Alert Notification: 2020.45 Product: HELIO Sezam łuskany; pack size: 200g Batch Code: 65112; best before date: 30/09/2022 Country Of Origin: Poland Nature Of Danger: … Read more
Indian Immigrants’ son Ishan Amba had won the prestigious Eir’s Cabinet Branding Art competetion. Ishan will have his artwork proudly displayed on 100 of Eir’s Fibre Cabinets across Dublin and a €200 voucher to spend on whatever he likes. The management extented congratulations to Ishan and his classmates at St. Patrick’s National School, Diswellstown Castleknock who have “enjoyed … Read more
INAR invites applications for the position of policy officer & Community Development Officer INAR is a National Network organisation of over 160 civil society organisations working together to combat racism at the local, national and European levels. The INAR Policy Officer will be responsible for overseeing INAR’s policy work. INAR is hiring for this role … Read more
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D., has welcomed today’s announcement from the White House of the proposal to nominate State Representative Claire Cronin, of Massachusetts, as the next Ambassador of the United States of America to Ireland. Minister Coveney said: “I am delighted that President Biden has announced … Read more
Cork City Council is delighted to announce the launch of Phase 2 of their Heritage Orienteering Project. Cork City Council have commissioned Abarta Heritage and artist Sheelagh Broderick to create a new orienteering route in South Parish. Combining community, creativity and exploration, a public art competition is being launched to find illustrations that will feature … Read more
New Zealand are ICC World Test Champions after beating India inside the final hour of a nail-biting reserve day at the Hampshire Bowl, wrapping up an eight-wicket win with a boundary from Ross Taylor. SCORECARD Kane Williamson and Taylor calmed New Zealand nerves during a chase of 139 from 53 overs – a target that … Read more
Tourism Ireland has gifted its six ‘Glass of Thrones’ stained-glass windows to Maritime Belfast Trust (formerly Titanic Foundation Limited). The windows are now on permanent display in the Titanic Quarter and are part of Belfast’s Maritime Mile. The beautifully crafted windows were installed around Belfast back in 2019 – to showcase and celebrate Northern Ireland … Read more
Galway-based fashion circular economy player Rent the Runway has announced that all employees based in Ireland are offered 20 weeks of fully paid leave as part of its gender neutral family leave policy designed to support families. Any employee that becomes a birth parent, adopts a child, becomes a parent through surrogacy or whose partner … Read more