Mercedes-benz Announces Arrival of ‘Luxuriously Appointed’ People Carriers
Showing no let-up in the pace of their new model introductions, Mercedes-Benz has announced the arrival here of its latest V-Class and all-electric EQV equivalent – two ‘luxuriously appointed’ people carriers arriving to replace models that have been a feature of their offering in Ireland for some years. Described as ‘exceedingly classy’, the new V-Class […]
Former Professional Football Player and Manager Roddy Collins and Bohemians FC Captain Keith Buckley Discuss the Future of Irish Football on New Episode of ‘Under Construction with Chadwicks’ Podcast Series
Chadwicks Group, Ireland’s leading builders’ merchants, is delighted to launch a brand new episode of its ‘Under Construction with Chadwicks’ podcast series today. Now in its fourth season, the latest episode sees host Donncha O’Callaghan chat to former professional football player, manager and qualified plasterer, Roddy Collins as well as Bohemians FC (‘Bohs’) captain, and former […]
J1 Students Beware – ‘Money Mules’ can face criminal records and travel restrictions
Recruitment of students and young people via social media channels on the increase Consequences for money mules can include restricted travel Restrictions to future banking applications can also apply “It’s J1 planning season but for many young people, a criminal conviction for ‘money-muling’ could mean restrictions to travel, ruining that opportunity. Being naïve is not […]
Farming for Water represents a real opportunity for agricultural sector
The new €60 million Farming for Water project which has been announced with the aim of supporting up to 15,000 farmers to improve water quality, represents a real opportunity for the agricultural sector to make a cost-free investment in the future. The Farming for Water project is a European Innovation Partnership (EIP), the largest […]
New Climate and Engagement Campaign launched – a first of its kind globally
Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan today (Thursday, 28 March) launched Climate Actions Work – a new, first of its kind national engagement and communications campaign to support and encourage action on climate and community resilience over the coming year. The new engagement campaign will focus on hearing from, and working with, […]
Below Cost Selling by Retailers is Morally Wrong
IFA President Francie Gorman has called on retailers to end their policy of discounting fresh food in their stores. This week vegetables, potatoes and lamb are being sold below the cost of production at a price that is insulting to the farmers and growers who produced it. “Farmers are having an awful time with weather and cost […]
Ireland expected to recycle over 62,000 tonnes of packaging this Easter
Repak encourages the public to become egg-cellent recyclers by segregating and recycling their waste this Easter · 80% expect to indulge in a milk chocolate Easter egg, with only 4% seeking vegan or plant-based chocolate eggs · The quality of chocolate is the leading motivating factor when it comes to purchasing Easter eggs · […]
Odour and Noise Complaints accounted for 90 per cent of all complaints to the EPA in 2023
The EPA carried out over 1,200 inspections at 535 licensed industrial and waste facilities. 91 per cent of these were unannounced. The Licence & Enforcement Access Portal (LEAP) launched in 2023 giving the public enhanced access to environmental information. The EPA identified 11 sites as National Priority Sites for enforcement in 2023. Most […]
Co-ordinated Response Needed to Support Farmers Through Weather Difficulties
Following a meeting of IFA’s National Council today, IFA President Francie Gorman said a co-ordinated response is needed to support farmers through the prolonged weather difficulties. He said the decision by the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue to convene a meeting of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee this week is important to ensure […]
Avoid March Madness this Easter and Think Before You Pour dairy products or fats, oils and greases down the sink!
This Easter, Clean Coasts and Uisce Éireann are drawing inspiration from two famous characters of Wonderland to deliver a very important message. Alice and the Mad Hatter are urging the public to dispose of fats, oils, greases and dairy products in the right way – by putting them in the bin and not down the […]
