Minister of State with responsibility for Law Reform, James Browne TD, today welcomed the passage through the Dáil of two pieces of criminal legislation The Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill – which will strengthen existing anti-money laundering legislation and will give effect to provisions of the Fifth EU Money Laundering Directive, … Read more
IPL 2021 has been suspended, following several positive Covid-19 cases across teams over the past couple of days. The move was confirmed by IPL chairman Brijesh Patel, who said the decision was taken for the safety of all stakeholders. “We have suspended the IPL for now. The new window will be worked out later on. … Read more
Restaurants and bars reopened on Monday as Greece moves towards easing Covid restrictions as they plan their tourist season later this month. Greece re-imposed their lockdown measures as the second wave of pandemic hit the country, and in the gap of six months, they are pretty confident in taking a step towards normality again. As … Read more
As the vaccine rollout gather more pace in the EU, the EU’s executive branch considers easing of travel restrictions in its member countries. Currently, countries with very low infection rate are allowed to enter the EU and with the coming of summer they are hoping to expand the list of these countries. EU will be … Read more
Irish women’s 4×200 metre relay team finished second and sets a national record in the final at World Relays in Silesia, Poland. The team constitutes Aoife Lynch, Kate Doherty, Sarah Quinn and Sophie Becker finished in 1:35:93 to set the best ever time on relays by Irish teams. Poland finished first in the final followed … Read more
Shamrock Rovers set a new record of being unbeaten 31 games and sits on top of the Irish Premier Division table. They achieved this feat after they defeated Waterford for a 3-0 at Tallaght Stadium. Gary O’Neill, Danny Mandroiu and Rory Gaffney were the goal scorers for the side. In another match, Bohemian FC fell … Read more
he banner which calls for a united Ireland was found removed from the west Belfast tower block. The banner was so huge as it covered six floors of the Davis tower. The banner had a Sinn Fein logo and it said ” A United Ireland is for everyone. Let’s talk about it”. DUP councillor Brian … Read more
Along with the plan on reopening society and the economy, cabinet has given green light for adult team sports outdoor training to resume from 10 May. It marks a further opening up of sporting activity along with last Monday’s reopening of sports facilities, including pitches, golf courses and tennis courts.This is a welcome news for … Read more
A security deposit is a sum of money that is paid by a tenant to the landlord usually before a tenancy commences or on the date of commencement of the tenancy. This deposit is held by the landlord and is returned at the end of the tenancy to the tenant, once no rent arrears, bills, taxes … Read more
Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, TD, today announced that 85 heritage projects right across the country will benefit from a total of €3m under this year’s Historic Structures Fund (HSF). In addition to supporting owners and custodians of historic and protected structures to safeguard and maintain their properties, this funding … Read more
India’s coronavirus cases hit a global record with 4,01,993 fresh infections in the last 24 hours. 3,523 deaths were reported. The country – hit by a deadly second wave – logged 1 lakh cases in a day for the first time about three weeks ago. The Supreme Court on Friday warned action against states for … Read more
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, has today (30 April 2021) published the Monthly Homeless Report for March and the Homeless Quarterly Progress Report for the first quarter of 2021. The Quarterly Progress Report is prepared by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, based on quarterly performance reports … Read more
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD has today (Friday) confirmed he has received an application from Waterford Institute of Technology and IT Carlow, seeking to establish a technological university in the South East under the prescribed legislative requirements of the Technological Universities Act 2018. The joint application seeks … Read more
International cooperation continues! Shipment containing 700 units of oxygen concentrators & 365 ventilators arrives from Ireland. Deeply value the support from our EU partner & friend. Foreign Secretary of India Harsh Vardhan Shringla said three special flights from the US are expected to bring large medical supplies including oxygen generating equipment and oxygen concentrators. The … Read more
The Minister for Justice, Heather Humphreys TD, has today published the General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Digital Recording) Bill, following approval by Government earlier this week. The Bill will provide a legal basis for the deployment and use of body-worn cameras (or ‘body cams’) by members of An Garda Síochána; and the extension of … Read more