New attitudinal research released today by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has found that a quarter of drivers surveyed agreed that there were times when they may have been over the drink driving limit when driving the morning after a night out. Gardaí will be visible across the country this bank holiday weekend and are … Read more
Participation invited for World Environment Day competition: “Build your own home decorations & toys from recycled materials”. Last date for submissions: 07 June (Monday). Clean environment is a healthy environment!
150 portaloo toilets and more than 100 bins will be added to Dublin city centre from this weekend to accommodate people socialising in the city, Lord Mayor of Dublin Hazel Chu has said. The move follows calls from Taoiseach Micheál Martin and other politicians for better outdoor facilities on the city’s streets after a backlash … Read more
Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin T.D. today welcomed the start of the reopening of the tourism and hospitality sector including this week’s resumption of tourism accommodation. The reopening of hotels, restaurants and services will help inject an estimated €1 billion extra into the economy. The pandemic and the necessary public health restrictions have taken a huge … Read more
Aldi Ireland is recalling the above batches of its Roosters Breaded Chicken Goujons due to the presence of Salmonella. The presence of Salmonella may make this product unsafe. Nature Of Danger: People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, … Read more
01 June is Global Day of Parents and provides an opportunity each year to appreciate all parents. Over the past year in particular, parents have worked hard to care for their children in unprecedented circumstances. To mark this year’s UN Global Day of Parents, Minister O’ Gorman is pleased to launch Tusla’s new online e-learning … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday it has approved a COVID-19 vaccine made by drugmaker Sinovac Biotech (SVA.O) for emergency use listing, paving the way for a second Chinese shot to be used in poor countries. A WHO emergency listing is a signal to national regulators on a product’s safety and efficacy. It will also … Read more
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
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
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
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