Doras Launches new Migrant Victim Support Project to Support Victims of Crime such as Racism, Trafficking and Hate Crime
Migrant and refugee support organisation Doras is launching a new Migrant Victim Support Project that will provide specialised assistance for migrant and refugee victims of crime. The launch takes place today Wednesday, August 24th from 12-1pm at Ormston House, 9-10 Patrick St. in Limerick City. The event will also be live-streamed to the Doras Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dorasIRL […]
Female Farmers Urged to Make PRSI Contributions and Plan for Future Pensions
IFA Farm Family & Social Affairs Chair Alice Doyle has urged female farmers to take the time to check what PRSI contributions they have made to date and ensure that they are making a contribution when carrying out tax returns this year. “As we approach the closing part of the year, consideration should be given […]
State now Paying the Price for Farm Renewables Policy Failures
IFA President Tim Cullinan has said the current energy security concerns reflect a failure by the State to foster the development of a fit-for-purpose farm renewable energy sector in Ireland. “Farmers across all sectors are grappling with massive increases in energy costs as they face into the coming winter. Unlike many of their European counterparts, […]
EY Future Consumer Index: Rising cost of living forces consumers to tighten grip on finances and get creative with sustainability
Consumers prioritising affordability over sustainability for the first time since mid-pandemic in June 2021 Western markets pessimistic on future economic outlook compared to emerging markets Growing challenges for fast fashion and customer retention as 64% of consumers ignore the latest fashion trends Consumers globally are preparing to hunker down for a long financial squeeze, […]
Doras Alarmed By Rising Rates of Food Poverty Among Migrants
Migrant and refugee support organisation Doras is alarmed by evidence of rising rates of food poverty among people from migrant backgrounds. The organisation has been operating a food provision system this summer and say they are shocked by the levels of deprivation and the impact this is having on children in particular. Doras CEO […]
New TG4 series celebrating live Irish trad and folk music
Pic: Presenters Aoife Ní Bhriain & Pauline Scanlon Rooted in live performance, Cúltír (“Hinterland”) sees Pauline Scanlon and Aoife Ní Bhriain -both rising stars of the Irish music scene – guide viewers through the musical and cultural heartbeat of six Irish counties. Focusing primarily on traditional and folk music, the series will continue for six consecutive Sundays […]
