Irelands Air Quality Compares Favourably With Other EU Countries
Ireland’s air quality currently is good, relative to other EU member states, but maintaining this standard is a growing challenge, according to the EPA’s latest air quality report. The report, Air Quality In Ireland 2014 – Key Indicators of Ambient Air Quality, released today shows that air quality in Ireland is generally good across the […]
Clean Air Proposal Boosts Smokeless Market Leader Bord na Móna
Bord na Móna, the smokeless fuel market leader in Ireland, says today’s announcement of a 2018 ban on bituminous coal is a boost for the company’s business. Bord na Móna has been a leader in solid fuel for decades and has embraced the migration to smokeless solid fuel in the 25 years since the Dublin ban. Speaking this morning Bord na Móna Head of Fuels, Eddie Scaife, said “The majority […]
Ireland Shows Way In Rolling Out Broadband
Ireland’s approach to rolling out rural broadband could serve as a good model for other EU Member States dealing with the same problem. So said EU Commissioner for Regional Policy, Corina Cretu. Speaking following a meeting of Irish regional and broadband stakeholders, she also praised Ireland’s efficient use of structural funds and Ireland’s wise investments […]
Rob Duggan To Compete In World Rally Championship
Current Motorsport Ireland Young Racing Driver of the Year, Jonny McMullan, continued his dream season in Anglesey in Wales at the weekend where he secured the BRSCC National Formula Ford 1600 Championship. McMullan headed to the Welsh circuit fresh from securing the All Ireland Formula Ford 1600 Championship at Mondello last weekend and he set […]
How to bleed a radiator
You may not think about your central heating system too often, but you’ll certainly notice if it goes wrong – especially with the autumnal evenings quickly setting in. To keep it in good shape, turning the radiators on for a few minutes during the summer months is always a good way to get a head […]
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Transport Minister signs emergency law in a bid to close legislative loophole
Earlier this week the High Court ruled in favour of a man who was found to be drunk-driving due to a governance discrepancy of how his ticket was issued. In the existing Road Traffic legislation breathalyser tickets are to be issued in both English and Irish languages. However, the ticket in question was dispensed short […]
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Seminar In Laois About Obtaining Finance For Local Community Organisations
A free seminar in Laois in relation to obtaining finance by local community organisations, social enterprises and sports clubs will be held hosted by Community Finance (Ireland). With up to €100 million available in funding, Community Finance (Ireland) is one of the largest providers of social finance to the community and voluntary sector on the […]
€30m Rural Renewal Scheme Is Pathetic And Insulting
Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has strongly criticised the Government’s announcement of a €30m Rural Renewal Scheme as pathetic. Speaking from the National Ploughing Championships, the Midlands North West MEP said, “The announcement of the new €30m scheme to improve rural areas hit by the economic downturn is a typical response of the Irish Government – it […]
Restaurants Association Of Ireland Calls For Reduced Employer’s PRSI Rate In Budget 2016
The RAI are calling for the widening of PRSI bands which will bring minimum wage workers out of the tax net. Shortage of Chefs has now reached crisis levels, and threatens the success of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry. 5000 required in 2016. VAT rate of 9% must be retained until 2020 to ensure continued job growth […]
Refugee Emergency Relocation
Q&A on Emergency Relocation What is the European Agenda on Migration and what is its state of play? Tackling migration is one of the ten political priorities of this Commission. The European Agenda on Migration develops the political guidelines of President Juncker into tailored initiatives aimed at managing migration better in all its aspects. The […]