Following the identification of ethylene oxide contamination of the additive locust bean gum (E410) in some food products in Europe, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today, in line with other EU Member States is undertaking a precautionary withdrawal of implicated food products. Locust bean gum is a vegetable gum extracted from the seeds of the Carob … Read more
Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton T.D., today announced the provision of over €23 million in direct Exchequer supports to the airports of Dublin, Cork, Shannon, Ireland West (Knock), Kerry and Donegal. As part of an €80m package of supports that was announced for Irish aviation last November, the Government gave … Read more
The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, is pleased to announce that the Medical Cannabis Access Programme (MCAP) is now open for medical consultants to make an application for themselves and their patients to be registered for the programme. Registration by consultants and their patients on the Cannabis for Medical Use Register, to be operated … Read more
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, TD, announced the launch of the €400,000 Social Enterprise Start-up Fund. The Fund will support social enterprises with small grants to help them expand their businesses and create jobs.It is specifically aimed at early stage social enterprises which have a clear ambition to impact a critical social … Read more
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath TD, obtained Government approval for proposals to amend the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 following an extensive review of the operation of Ireland’s lobbying regime. The Minister said,”The public want to be reassured that government policy is formulated in an open and transparent way. Clear obligations in … Read more
Carving a 40km path through the County Limerick countryside, the newly renovated Limerick Greenway officially opened on 1 July. The latest addition to a network of amazing greenways to be discovered all over the island of Ireland weaves through the traditional agricultural landscapes of west Limerick. Following an old railway line that once ran to Tralee in … Read more
Sláintecare and Age Friendly Ireland launch the National Healthy Age Friendly Homes Programme, a new initiative, funded by Sláintecare, that aims to enable older people to continue living in their homes or in a home more suited to their needs. Sláintecare and Age Friendly Ireland |Meath County Council are rolling out a new joint programme ‘Healthy Age … Read more
A new arrangement from the Office of Government Procurement (OGP) allows all public bodies to comply with the new Single Use Plastics Directive when sourcing disposable catering products. Under the new EU Directive which came into law in Ireland this month, ten of the most commonly found littered items can no longer be placed on the market, including plastic … Read more
The Garda Síochána, through the Garda National Drugs & Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) is leading in an investigation involving a significant international dimension, relating to suspected importation of cocaine into Europe and Ireland, in particular, from South America. GNDOCB believe an attempt was being made by an organised crime group to import up to half … Read more
The implicated batch of Spar Basil Pesto was mis-packed with the incorrect back of pack label. The product contains milk which is not mentioned in the list of ingredients. This may make the batch unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of milk or its constituents.
Dublin City Council is launching a new campaign today to encourage everyone to enjoy all the amenities and attractions Dublin City has to offer. The ‘We Can Dublin Again’ campaign comes as the latest pedestrian data shows footfall in Dublin City has increased by 114% since January 2021 and is up 45% since April 2021. When comparing … Read more
Speaking at a National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) briefing, Dr Tony Holohan said for those who wished to go out with their children, “dining outdoors is still possible”. The Government is currently pushing through legislation which would allow parents to bring their unvaccinated children for indoor dining.Speaking this evening, Dr Tony Holohan said that … Read more
The European Union on Wednesday proposed an effective ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035, aiming to speed up the switch to zero-emission electric vehicles (EVs) as part of a broad package of measures to combat global warming.The mammoth plan was unveiled by the European Commission and is intended to … Read more
The Mental Health Act 2001 (the Act) sets out the care and treatment of people receiving inpatient mental health care, particularly by providing the legal basis for involuntary detention. The Act further provides for an Inspector of Mental Health Services, safeguards for the rights of involuntarily detained individuals, the establishment of the Mental Health Commission … Read more
With over 100 athletes travelling, this will be Ireland’s largest ever team competing at an Olympic Games.The Ministers were speaking at the National Sports Campus in Blanchardstown at the socially-distanced “Wave-off” event for the departing athletes. In attendance also were Peter Sherrard, CEO of the Olympic Federation of Ireland, Sarah Keane, President of Olympic Federation … Read more