ISDS – Investor State Dispute Settlement Explained – Flanagan MEP
by Luke Ming Flanagan MEP It’s become a hot topic, this ISDS. It is in fact the reason that the ‘grand coalition’ in the European Parliament is in disarray on the whole TTIP debate at the moment. This week in the European Parliament, in what was a transparently political move by the President Mr Schultz, […]
Latest analysis of INMO Trolley/Ward Watch shows worst figures for month of May since records began
7,713 patients waited on a trolley for an in-patient bed in May 2015 Figures up 31% on May 2014 INMO Executive Council, at its meeting this week, has called for urgent sustained action to address the crisis The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation carried out an analysis of its Trolley/Ward Watch figures for […]
Win A Spot On The Main Stage At Castlepalooza
TULLAMORE D.E.W. & CASTLEPALOOZA: A SPOT ON THE MAIN STAGE FOR ACTS OF “TRUE CHARACTER” Tullamore D.E.W. is looking for acts with TRUE CHARACTER to take the limelight on the Main Stage of this year’s Castlepalooza Music and Arts Festival in front of up to 5,000 revellers. Who Can Enter? Tullamore D.E.W. is not just looking for […]
Irish MEPs must stand up for Irish Interests at key TTIP vote this week
Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands North West Matt Carthy has today called on Irish MEPs to take a stand and vote against the controversial Investor State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanism when the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership report comes before the European Plenary in Strasbourg this Wednesday. Carthy said: “The Investor State Dispute Settlement […]
The New ŠKODA Superb on Sale in Ireland this July
Prices for the 1.6 TDI start from €27,795 Three trim levels – Active, Ambition and Style 80mm longer wheelbase, 625-litres of luggage space, 75 kg lighter 1.6 TDI 120bhp boasts 14% more power and 13% improved fuel economy The new ŠKODA Superb was one of the big stars at this year’s Geneva Motor Show and […]
Waterford’s Price Slashed For Liam McCarthy Cup
Waterford secured their place in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship final following a 3-19 to 1-21 win over Cork at Semple Stadium. Waterford are now priced at 11/10 from 5/1 to win the Munster provincial championship following a burst of support from punters. Tipperary, who play Limerick in their semi-final clash, are next in the […]
Hetherington Snatches Late Late Laois Win
Dungannon driver Adrian Hetherington and Wexford navigator Gary Nolan took a dramatic last stage winon Sunday’s Heartlands Mini Stages Rally organised by Laois Rallysport Club. Hetherington entered the sixth and final stage a mere 2 seconds adrift of Limerick driver Ed O’Callaghan but O’Callaghan’s car developed a misfire on the final test, losing precious seconds […]
Irish Fresh Fruit Industry Valued at €38M
The IFA President Eddie Downey has called on retailers to recognise the investment made by strawberry and fruit growers in this country by ensuring that fresh fruit is seen on retail shelves as a premium quality product and not used as a loss leader in retail wars. Marking National Strawberry Week (1 -7 June) […]
No Plans to Introduce Baggage Charges Says Irish Ferries
In a tongue in cheek response to the announcement that some airlines are pushing up their Summer baggage charges, Irish Ferries reminds holidaymakers travelling by ferry that they can bring all that their car can carry, free of any charges whatsoever. According to the Company’s head of passenger sales Dermot Merrigan, “more and more […]
We’re hiring qualified mechanics in Westmeath, Kilkenny and Carlow
Ireland’s major motoring organisation and insurance provider is hiring qualified mechanics to join its fleet of roadside Patrols in Westmeath, Kilkenny and Carlow. They are looking to hire two part-time in each of the three regions and flexible mechanics and also have call-out positions to fill. The role AA Patrols need to be more than […]
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