Safety Must Continue To Be A Priority As Construction Sector Grows
CIF Director General, Tom Parlon, has asked construction companies to redouble their efforts to reduce accidents on site for 2017 at a meeting of leading industry members today. “Construction companies have worked tirelessly with their industry partners to reduce workplace accidents and fatalities. The industry employs over 140,000 people directly and continues to strive to […]
New Book Celebrating Irish wildlife
A new book featuring a collection of wildlife and nature writing by West Cork based author Calvin Jones celebrates the incredible diversity of life on and around the island of Ireland. Volume one of “The Irish Wildlife Collection” featuresting wildlife profiles and articles covering a wide selection of species from humpback whales to dandelions and […]
Michelin Unveils Crossclimate+ Tyres
Timely news for Irish motorists is the announcement by Michelin of its plans to expand its range of summer tyres with winter capabilities with the introduction of CrossClimate+ fitments, built to offer improved traction on snow-covered roads. Soon to be launched in 15 to 18-inch sizes initially, the CrossClimate+ tyres are designed to counter the […]
Jack L Comes To Birr With His Brand New Show “Magic Days”
One of our national treasures, the great Jack L, comes to Birr on Saturday 4 February when he plays his rescheduled gig at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre. He’s back with his brilliant band and another knock-out show, Magic Days. With an all new, self-penned album Jack promises to deliver a spectacular event with some […]
Deal Struck To Develop €220m Of Solar Projects In Ireland
A Dublin-based solar company has entered a joint venture to develop more than €220m of solar projects in Ireland. BNRG Renewables Limited and French renewable energy group Neon today announce their joint venture to develop, construct, own and operate a portfolio of solar projects in Ireland. The joint venture, BNRG Neoen Holdings Limited will co-develop […]
Public Sector Pay Must Reflect Needs Of Wider Economy, Not Just Public Sector Workers
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, said it understood the move by government to bring forward the terms of the Lansdowne Road Agreement, in line with the better than expected economic performance and the importance of maintaining industrial peace and a collective approach to pay in the public service. However, the group cautioned that […]
UK’s Aaggressive Brexit Approach Risks Damaging UK Irish Relations – IBEC
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has said it was deeply concerned at the increasingly definitive and hardline position of the UK government to Brexit. It said any move by the UK to unilaterally forge new global trade deals was at odds with membership of the current EU customs union and was a combative […]
ALONE – The Provision Of Quality Home Care Packages For Older People Is A Necessity
ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, is calling on the government to make homecare a legal right, ensuring that all older people are supported to age in the community. Sean Moynihan, CEO of ALONE, commented, “The principle of ageing at home, and having the right and ability to do […]
State could be liable for illegal home repossessions if EU law is not correctly implemented
AIB v Counihan ruling requires EU consumer law must be considered in repossession cases Government must follow example of Waterford County Registrar and suspend repossessions The Green Party today called on the Government to introduce a moratorium on home repossessions, warning that the State may be liable for illegal repossessions if EU law is not […]
Big Band Route 66 To Perform In Birr
Route 66, the North Kildare based 16 piece big band, will bring their brilliant Live in Concert show to Birr Theatre & Arts Centre for the first time this March. This unique show on Saturday 25 March will take the audience on a musical trip from the 1940s right up to the present day […]
