Macra na Feirme: new government must act on farm income, jobs, and climate
Macra na Feirme welcomes the parties’ decision to enter government today but warns that this government must deliver for young people. “We are happy to finally have a government form but we insist that the new government make young people a priority. This government needs to make sure that any economic downturn does not force […]
Fáilte Ireland welcomes Rural Regeneration and Development Fund allocation to Beara Breifne Way
Fáilte Ireland welcomes the announcement made by the Department of Rural and Community Development on Thursday, 25 June 2020 that the Beara Breifne Way will benefit from the final Rural Regeneration and Development Fund. The Beara Breifne Way will receive €300,000 in funding from the programme. The allocation is part of the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Rural Regeneration and Development Fund which is funded under Project Ireland 2040. […]
Fáilte Ireland unveils new domestic marketing campaign and new COVID-19 Safety Charter to boost public confidence
Fáilte Ireland is revealing its new national domestic marketing campaign to the tourism and hospitality industry today. ‘Ireland, make a break for it’ will go live across media this weekend in what will be a major drive to encourage people to take domestic breaks this summer. The National Tourism Development Authority is also launching a […]
Enterprise Support Grant Available to Small Business Owners and Funding for School Meals Scheme to be Extended into Summer
Want to get Ireland back working again. In many cases, this means tackling the roadblocks and obstacles which stop an otherwise viable business from getting back up and running or simply giving them a helping hand. It is crucial that we approach this task in an innovative and flexible manner and this is what underpins […]
As Roads get Busier Motorists Must Prepare To Share Space, AA Warns
As the easing of COVID-19 restrictions continues, major routes across the country have seen traffic levels return to approximately 75% of normal volumes according to AA Ireland. With the potential that traffic volumes could increase further as the country enters Phase 3 of the Government’s plan, the AA is urging motorists to exercise additional caution […]
ALONE release Health and Wellbeing plan to support older people amid the COVID-19 pandemic
ALONE, the organisation which supports older people, has released a Health and Wellbeing plan, addressing key issues which continue to affect the health and wellbeing of older people across the country as we move into the later stages of the COVID-19 Roadmap. The initiative came about as part of ALONE’s response to COVID-19; however it is also […]
Ireland jumps 6 places in EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index to 12 out of 40 countries
Climate change and environmental considerations drive higher investment in renewables US climbs to number 1 in the Index ranking while China slips to number 2 Renewable energy sector is expected to bounce back quickly from the impact of COVID-19 Renewables a “safer-haven” for long-term investment Ireland has moved up 6 places from 18th to 12th out of […]
Fuel Prices Continue Downward Trend Despite Crude Oil Bounce Back
Fuel prices have continued to trend downwards over the past month, despite increases in nationwide traffic levels and a noticeable increase in crude oil prices. According to the AA’s latest fuel price study, the cost of a litre of petrol has now fallen to the lowest level recorded by the organisation since March 2016. On […]
Irish Travel Agents Association welcome State guarantee from Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) have responded positively to an announcement made today by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, stating that special Covid-19 Refund Credit Notes issued by Irish licensed Travel Agents and Tour Operators will be protected by a State guarantee. This guarantee will protect the cash value of a Refund Credit Note […]
The Irish Wildlife Trust welcomes the Programme for Government as potentially transformative for the Irish landscape
The Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) is welcoming the Programme for Government (PfG) presented by Fianna Fáil, the Green Party and Fine Gael as containing a number of elements which are potentially transformative in addressing the biodiversity emergency. In February of this year, in advance of the general election, the IWT wrote to all the political […]
