The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath TD, today (Monday), welcomed the Government’s launch of “Our Rural Future” This policy will promote rural development over the next five years, supported by more than 130 measures which will address the challenges and capture the opportunities for people living in rural Ireland. The Vision of rural … Read more
The Dublinbikes rental scheme is going electric, with half of the fleet of 1,600 bikes being converted to e-bikes.While the per-trip rental rates will not change, the annual subscription charge will increase considerably, to €95 for e-bike users, with those choosing to stick with standard bikes remaining on the €35 annual fee. Half of the … Read more
In a March 26 press release, the Indian missions in the US said that in order to ease the travel of OCI card holders, it has been decided that the “time line for re-issuance of OCI cards in r/o OCI card holders, who may be required to get their OCI card reissued has been extended … Read more
Easing of the 5km limit, outdoor sports, and the possibility of larger groups meeting up outdoors are due to be considered this week by government. The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) will meet today to discuss what recommendations it will give to government. The Cabinet sub-committee on Covid will then meet this evening to … Read more
Bank of Ireland paid three unnamed executives more than €1 million each last year, with two being pushed above the threshold as a result of severance payments and wages in lieu of notice as they left the group. The third is believed to be the head of the bank’s UK division, Ian McLaughlin, who joined the … Read more
The Student Grant Scheme is the main financial support scheme for students studying in Ireland and abroad. It also know as the SUSI grant because the Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) is the awarding authority for the Student Grant Scheme. Student grants are divided into Maintenance grants and Fee grants Maintenance grants help students with … Read more
The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, has announced that the Government, at its meeting today, has agreed a process for the nomination of a person to be appointed as Chief Justice by the President. The current Chief Justice, the Hon. Mr. Justice Frank Clarke, is due to retire in October 2021. The Government Secretariat … Read more
It was the most desperate night for Ireland, though Luxembourg deserve credit for a very good performance. They were the more relaxed team from the first whistle, and it was clear very early in the game that it was going to be a difficult night for Ireland. Gerson Rodrigues’ brilliant strike handed Luxembourg a famous … Read more
Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney said he was “deeply shocked and saddened by the abhorrent and indefensible killing of unarmed civilians, including childrenThe role of the military in society is to protect its citizens, not to murder and terrorise them. Today, the security forces have disgraced themselves and these actions leave another stain on … Read more
There are many procedures to follow to buy a home in Ireland. As an immigrant in Ireland it is always a struggle to buy a property and it is hard to secure the 10% deposit, convincing the bank, legal hassles etc. The list is endless. Thus article will throw light into the process of buying … Read more