Bus Strike – Don’t Get Left Behind
Words Written By Esther O’Moore Donohoe, AA Roadwatch On Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd May, Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann plan to take industrial action which will result in significant disruption for passengers. It is expected that more people will commute to work and school by car on these days which will mean increased volumes […]
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New Science Gallery Dublin exhibition HOME\SICK explores the meanings of ‘home’
What are the right homes to build in a growing city? What secrets lurk in your household dust? How would you teach a robot to make the bed? How many other planets in the Milky Way could be home to intelligent life? Science Gallery at Trinity College Dublin today launched HOME\SICK: POST-DOMESTIC BLISS a new […]
New Tolerances on Eligible Land
IFA President Eddie Downey said the introduction of tolerances on eligible land is an important breakthrough, following a long hard battle by IFA at both national and European level. He said the clarification will be helpful to farmers in making their applications. Eddie Downey said “It is very important Minister Coveney now pursues similar […]
Unreasonable Delays in Three-Year Superlevy Payment Scheme
One month ago, the EU Commission published the legislation to implement its three-year superlevy payment scheme. Today, farmers remain unable to access the scheme, and they have been venting their legitimate rising frustration, IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Sean O’Leary said this week. Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney must liaise immediately with the Department […]
Senator Craughwell launches new policy to help those in Mortgage Arrears
Senator Gerard Craughwell has today launched a new policy document setting out five simple steps to assist those in mortgage arrears. The policy proposes a Credit Rating Amnesty, Independent Certificates of Affordability, Communications Protocols, Dedicated personal contacts and advances on Rent Allowance. ‘The problem of mortgage arrears is choking our economy. We need to focus […]
Fuel prices continue to impact domestic tourism
The crippling amount of tax attached to motor fuel prices is having a profound impact on domestic tourism claim AA Hospitality Services who recently quizzed thousands of motorists on how pump prices are likely affect their leisure travel in the year ahead. While their research specifically references fluctuating fuel prices rather than direct taxation, the […]
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Fuel prices continue to impact domestic tourism
The crippling amount of tax attached to motor fuel prices is having a profound impact on domestic tourism claim AA Hospitality Services who recently quizzed thousands of motorists on how pump prices are likely affect their leisure travel in the year ahead. While their research specifically references fluctuating fuel prices rather than direct taxation, the […]
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New Beginning slams Ulster Bank Mortgage write-off offer
New Beginning notes the Ulster Bank proposal today involving the possible debt write down for people who surrender their homes. Ross Maguire, Founding Member of New Beginning, said: This is a proposal designed to make Ulster Bank money and their customers homeless. People should be very careful here and get independent advice before […]
Over 600 ‘shadow’ at 500 workplaces throughout Ireland on Job Shadow Day 2015
Job Shadow Day, Wednesday 22nd April, saw over 600 individuals with a disability shadow a work place mentor at 500 employment sites throughout Ireland. The highlight of IASE National Supported Employment Week, Job Shadow Day promotes equal opportunities for people with disabilities through supported employment. IASE Chairman Greg Barry commented: “There has been great […]
IFA announces series of walks for Green Ribbon Campaign this may to get people talking about Mental Health
Maura Canning, IFA Farm Family and Social Affairs Chairwoman is asking people to support the Green Ribbon campaign this May, by attending a number of regional walks organised by IFA in association with Coillte and Mental Health Ireland. The Let’s Talk and Walk events will take place during May to encourage people to take […]