First ‘Bumbleette’ Sees Expansion Of Children’s Ambulance Service Bumbleance
Bumbleance, the world’s first interactive children’s ambulance service has expanded its operations with the introduction of a new, smaller, regionally-based unit, appropriately named Bumbleette. No less visible than Bumbleance itself – and finished outside and inside with the same cartoon-like ‘bumble bee’ imagery – the new Bumbleette is built on an extra-long Mercedes-Benz Vito […]
Average House Prices In Offaly Rise 6.9% In Last Three Months – Survey
The price of the average three-bed semi in Co Offaly has risen 6.9% to €155,000 in the last three months, according to a national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance. The REA Average House Price Survey concentrates on the actual sale price of Ireland’s typical stock home, the three-bed semi, giving an up-to-date picture of the […]
Successful Projects in Offaly awarded funding from Energia Get Ireland Growing
The Get Ireland Growing Fund run by GIY (Grow It Yourself) in partnership with Energia have announced the winners of the grants from a fund of €70,000 for 2017. Grants will be awarded to the successful food growing projects planned by community groups, schools and not-for-profit organisations all across the country. The teams behind […]
New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupé Arrives in Ireland
The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupé has arrived in Ireland and can be viewed in dealer showrooms across the country. Presented to the international media just weeks ago, the new Coupé follows the line of its predecessors, exuding that timeless combination of beauty, elegance and performance within an overall ultra-modern design. Taking its place […]
Failure To Provide Timely Scoliosis Treatment Is Impacting On Children’s Rights – Ombudsman For Children
“Ongoing delays and the failure by Government to adequately address the issue of access to Scoliosis treatment is impacting on the rights of children and young people in Ireland”, says Ombudsman for Children Dr Niall Muldoon. Niall was speaking following of the launch of the Ombudsman for Children’s Office report, Waiting on Scoliosis treatment; A […]
IFA Reiterates Call For A Full Ban On Brazilian Meat
IFA President Joe Healy has reiterated his call for a full ban on Brazilian meat imports into the EU, saying the move by the EU Commission to halt only those companies implicated in the investigation is not enough. Joe Healy said it is not credible for the EU’s policy on equivalence of standards if […]
Hogan Must Suspend Brazilian Beef And Poultry Imports Immediately – Carthy
Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has called for a suspension of all beef and poultry imports from Brazil and the immediate cessation of trade talks between the EU and Mercosur countries following recent shocking revelations. Matt Carthy said: “The European Commission must cease using the agricultural sector as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations. “Revelations […]
Fuel Prices At Highest Level In 18 Months – AA Ireland
The cost of a litre of petrol or diesel has reached its highest level in 18 months according to the latest monthly fuel prices survey carried out by AA Ireland. According to the motoring organisation a litre of petrol now costs 137.7c up 1c on February prices, while diesel costs 127.1c per litre on average […]
