A faster, more efficient way to buy and sell Offaly property: New conveyancing system takes effect from New Year’s Day 2019
Buying and selling Offaly property is about to become more streamlined and efficient with the introduction of a new conveyancing system that requires title investigation before contracts are signed. From 1 January 2019, we will have a faster, more efficient and cost-effective system for buying and selling property in Ireland. The new ‘pre-contract investigation of […]
Irish Water replacing Ageing Water Mains in Mountbolus, Co. Offaly to improve security of supply for local communities
Irish Water, working in partnership with Offaly County Council, is commencing works to replace ageing water mains prone to frequent bursts in Mountbolus, Co. Offaly. The programme to replace problematic water mains in Mountbolus, Co Offaly is scheduled to commence next week and will involve the replacement of approximately 2500 metres of aged problematic water […]
Toyota Ireland launches the 13th Annual Dream Car Art Contest for u15s
Young Irish artists aged 15 and under can enter their submissions by February 15th, 2019, to be in with a chance to win a trip to Japan Toyota Ireland is delighted to announce that promising Irish artists under the age of 15 can now enter submissions for the 13th annual Toyota Dream Car Art […]
Ifac are Urging Farmers to Prepare for PAYE Changes
Changes are coming to how farmers manage their employees PAYE. James Farrell, partner at Ifac’s Offaly office takes a look at what this means and how you should prepare in advance of the 1st of January If you are a farmer with employee’s or even one employee your PAYE system is going to get a […]
Irish households and businesses need to improve their waste separation
“That doesn’t belong there!” is the key message from the Environmental Protection Agency’s latest report which examined what Irish households and businesses are putting in their bins. The study found that; The increased use of brown bins in the past ten years has resulted in a significant reduction in organic waste (food and garden waste) […]
2018 Annual Transition Statement published by Minister Bruton
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton T.D., yesterday (Tuesday 4th of December) published the 2018 Annual Transition Statement. This Statement provides an overview of climate change mitigation and adaptation policy measures adopted across government to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and to adapt to the effects of climate change. It must be […]
Sports grants for 19 Older Groups in Offaly announced by Age & Opportunity’s Go for Life Programme
19 Offaly groups will receive a total of €6,220 to fund physical activity for older people 1,028 grants totalling almost €300,000 allocated to groups nationwide under 2018 programme €5.7m awarded to date by the National Grant Scheme 30,000 older people to benefit from investment The ‘Go for Life’ National Grant Scheme has celebrated a momentous […]
Offaly farmers shortlisted for Bord Bia’s Origin Green Farmer Awards
Farmers recognised for sustainable practices in beef, dairy and horticulture @BordBia | @OriginGreen | #OriginGreenAwards Mairead and Pat McLoughlin, dairy farmers from Birr, Co. Offaly have been shortlisted for Bord Bia’s Origin Green Farmer Awards. The biennial awards recognise and reward the exceptional performance being achieved by members of its Sustainable Quality Assurance schemes for beef, horticulture […]
10 crucial employment law and HR changes to look out for in 2019
Advice by Peninsula Ireland Associate Director of Advisory Alan Hickey From GDPR to widespread claims of workplace sexual harassment, 2018 has been a busy year in HR and employment law. Although employers may hope for a quieter 2019, it’s looking likely that there will be a number of issues that are prevalent throughout […]
Teagasc report confirms 2018 was an extremely difficult year for farming – IFA
Onus on Government to support the sector in 2019 and protect direct payments IFA President Joe Healy said that the Teagasc Annual Review figures released today come as no surprise to anyone involved in farming. He said that the report confirms that 2018 was an extremely difficult year for farming, in large part due to […]
