Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, has today (Monday, 12 July 2021) urged staff and students to volunteer to be part of rapid testing and other testing surveillance systems on college campuses. The project, called UniCoV, will conduct a large-scale analysis of testing technologies for Covid-19 surveillance and prevention … Read more
he Ardonagh Group, a top 20 global insurance broker and the UK’s largest independent insurance broker, has announced it will open the Ardonagh Global Data and Risk Management Centre this month, bringing 60 new highly-skilled, data science and analysis roles to Mullingar. The Data and Risk Management Centre will deliver data-driven insights to Ardonagh’s clients … Read more
There have been a number of announcements made by the Irish Government, regarding all international travel – be it arriving and departing passengers – and very specifically, rules regarding quarantine. On Friday 28 May, the Irish Government announced that non-essential international travel can resume 19 July 2021. This means passengers will be able to travel … Read more
In a hugely anticipated final between two of the world’s great footballing nations, Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 at the Estadio Maracaná to become champions of the CONMEBOL Copa América after 28 years without an international title. The historic Ángel Di María, with an exquisite finish, scored the only goal of the game following a superb pass from Rodrigo De Paul, one of the stars of the final.From … Read more
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath, TD and Minister of State, Ossian Smyth, TD are pleased to announce that the remaining sections of the Data Sharing and Governance Act 2019 This commencement allows for establishment of the Data Governance Board and the introduction of a comprehensive new Data Sharing and Governance Framework … Read more
President Higgins signs bill into law which will see the 4% rent hike rule scrapped.The Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021 was brought forward in the Dail by Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien in June. The current cap of 4% on annual rent increases will be replaced and rents in RPZs can now only go up, … Read more
Robert Troy T.D., have launched Ireland’s first National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, ‘AI – Here for Good’. AI is part of a suite of digital technologies which will be critical drivers of productivity and competitive advantage for Ireland over the next five years. The National AI Strategy will serve as a roadmap for how Ireland can … Read more
The Bill, which is the most comprehensive affordable housing Bill in the history of the State, passed Dáil Éireann with overwhelming support and will revert back to the Seanad for enactment.The Minister for Housing Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD has welcomed the passing of the Affordable Housing Bill 2021 in Dáil Éireann. Commenting … Read more
The Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, TD, today [9 July 2021], announced the return of air services on the Kerry and Donegal routes. The Kerry route will be operated by Ryanair on a commercial basis and a preferred bidder has been identified for a PSO funded Donegal route. The collapse of Stobart Air on 12 … Read more
Ministers announced the enactment of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021, which is expected to be signed into law by the President very shortly.The Bill passed all Stages in the Dáil on Wednesday and all Stages in the Seanad yesterday. Speaking afterwards,Minister Humphreys said,“We have acted quickly to remove uncertainty on the legal position … Read more
The various Avoca curry products listed in the table below contain crustaceans, which are not declared on the list of ingredients. This may make the affected products unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of crustaceans. Allergy Alert Notification: 2021.A19 Allergen(s): Crustaceans Product Identification: Please see table below for detail
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The Government is “actively considering” giving a bonus to healthcare workers in recognition of their efforts and sacrifices during the pandemic, the Taoiseach has said. Yesterday, trade unions, including the Irish Nurses & Midwives Organisation (INMO), Siptu and Forsa, met with the HSE and the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) to discuss a bonus payment for … Read more
In line with UNESCO advice that World Heritage Tentative Lists be reviewed at least every ten years, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage launched a call for applications in January 2019 to create a new Tentative List of World Heritage Properties in Ireland with a deadline for applications to be submitted by 30 … Read more
A new campaign by the Local Enterprise Offices, launched by An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar today, is asking consumers to look local when they are shopping for products, services and experiences this Summer. The Look for Local campaign, supported by Enterprise Ireland and the Local Authorities, aims to raise awareness of the benefit of spending in … Read more