New report reveals over half of retirees do not feel ready for retirement – Retirement Planning Council of Ireland

“Retirement in Ireland 2014: A Survey Report” from the Retirement Planning Council has revealed that more than half of those approaching retirement or recently retired did not feel ready for retirement prior to undertaking a retirement planning course. The new Report from the Retirement Planning Council is based on an extensive national survey of over […]

ALONE launch Christmas Campaign 2014 with George Hook – No one deserves to be lonely at Christmas

ALONE, the charity that supports older people in need, has today launched a Christmas campaign highlighting the isolation and loneliness of older people around Christmastime. At the launch of the campaign ALONE called on members of the public to reach out to older members of their community who may be isolated or lonely this holiday […]

ALONE welcome Government’s new Social Housing Strategy

ALONE, the charity that supports older people in need, welcomes the 35,000 houses promised in new Social Housing Strategy announced by Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly today.   Sean Moynihan, Chief Executive Officer of ALONE commented, “We welcome this concerted effort from the Government to get back on track with the development of social […]

Škoda announces entry price of €15,495 for new Fabia Combi

New Fabia Combi model launch set for 9th February Fabia Combi Finance available from €165 per month for 151 plates The new ŠKODA Fabia Combi, presented alongside the brand new Fabia at the Paris Motor show in September will launch in Ireland on the 9th February. Prices for the new Fabia Combi have been confirmed with all […]

Latest HSE Figures Confirm Development Of Management “Super” Structures

INMO calls on Department of Health to review senior management structures   In the view of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO), the latest figures on staffing, released today by the Irish Times, confirm the fundamentally flawed policy which has underpinned workforce planning, in the health service, for the last five years.   Confirmation […]

How to winter-proof your home

The AA is advising homeowners to winter-proof their homes to protect against worsening weather conditions. With colder temperatures and unsettled conditions predicted for the rest of winter, safe-guarding your home against the elements can greatly reduce the risk of damage. “It’s very important that you regularly maintain your home to prevent accidents occurring, but winter […]

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TEEU calls for abolition of Water Charges

Technical Engineering and Electrical Union representing 40,000 Irish craft workers have called for the abolition of Water Charges at their national Conference    TradeUnion Update on Water Charges TEEU now joins MANDATE, UNITE, CWU, CPSU, OPATSI in campaigning for abolition. But SIPTU still supports the principal of charging households for water. This makes water a tradeable commodity […]

Seat Ireland Confirms Early New Year Arrival Date For All New 4WD SEAT Leon X-PERIENCE

New 4WD SEAT Leon X-PERIENCE the latest addition to the Leon line-up ST-based lifestyle estate boasts permanent four-wheel drive, extra ground clearance and specific off-road look Prices range from €32,495 – €35,495 1.6-litre two-wheel drive model arriving in August 2015 set to cost under €30,000 SEAT Ireland has today announced that the all new 4WD SEAT […]

Housing federation fears chasing water bill arrears will distract from providing new social housing

The Irish Council for Social Housing (ICSH), the national federation of non-profit housing associations who manage up to 27,000 homes for families and vulnerable groups, has expressed its concern at the inclusion of provisions in the new Water Charges Plan which will force landlords to hand over the deposits of tenants to Irish Water should they […]

Paddy Power iPad app gallops to victory at The Appys 2014

The Paddy Power iPad App beat off very strong competition to be crowned Grand Prix winner of The Appys 2014.   “The Grand Prix was awarded to the Paddy Power iPad App because the judges felt its design, functionality and the thought that went into its development raises the bar in terms of app development,” says says Des Doris, […]

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