AA warns against drink-driving over bank holiday as 13% admit to practice in last year
Survey says 13% motorists in last year hit Irish roads after consuming alcohol Figures show 60% don’t know correct drink-drive limit While over 4 in 10 think it’s LOWER than it actually is As thousands of people prepare to get away over the August bank holiday, the AA is warning motorists not to drink and […]
91% of Students concerned about their future and 80% intend to emigrate
The Union of Students in Ireland said the government risks losing a generation at the forefront of tech, medicine and scientific growth if it doesn’t prioritise the future of young people in Ireland. 91% of students are concerned about their future in Ireland and over two thirds of college students are considering emigrating after completing […]
Additional Supports Are Vital For The Suckler Beef Herd – IFA
IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods has said Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed should immediately reopen the Beef Data and Genomic Programme (BDGP) for suckler farmers. He said farmers in the scheme are receiving their genotype testing tags for 2016 and this would be the ideal time to reopen the scheme to allow in […]
IFA Urges Minister Humphreys To Move Heritage Bill To Conclusion
At a meeting with the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Heather Humphreys this week, IFA President Joe Healy urged the Minister to proceed with the Heritage Bill which involves changes to the hedge-cutting and gorse burning dates. Joe Healy said that in the last Government this Bill had passed the […]
Closure of North and South Quays at O’Connell Bridge for Bank Holiday Weekend
Over the August Bank Holiday Weekend, the North and South Quays will be closed to east and westbound traffic at O’Connell Bridge to facilitate Luas Cross City Works. This closure will be in place from 8pm on Friday 29th July until 6am on Tuesday 2nd August. Long delays are expected on the North and South […]
Salon Prive Announces Exciting Three Day Test Drive Programme
Salon Privé has become the only event to offer test drives on the public road through its new ‘see it, test it, drive it’ programme. The experience is launched in partnership with hand-picked, luxury automotive manufacturers and is exclusively available to Salon Privé guests from the 1st to 3rd September. The new ‘see it, test it, drive […]
UL Seeks ‘Digs’ Landlords To Meet Student Accommodation Demand
In response to the unprecedented demand for student accommodation for University of Limerick students, the UL Accommodation Service has launched a campaign inviting homeowners and landlords to come forward and advertise available accommodation on the University Accommodation List. UL provides over 2,600 student bedrooms on campus and lists over 1,000 rooms in off campus […]
All-island Transport Network Investment Must Remain A Priority – Ibec/CBI
Ibec and the CBI, the two major business groups in Northern Ireland and the Republic, has launched a major new report that sets out ambitious proposals to upgrade the all-island transport network. The groups said urgent investment is needed to support exports, job creation and business development, as the population of the island increases over […]
Most People Think It’s Important To Talk Openly About Mental Health
91% of people in Ireland feel it is important to talk about mental health openly following See Change’s Green Ribbon Campaign 2016, according to recent research. The Green Ribbon Campaign is See Change’s flagship campaign. Each May the public are encouraged to talk openly about mental health to help end the stigma associated with mental […]
IFA Impresses On Minister Canney Need For Action On Flooding
At a meeting with OPW Minister Sean Canney, IFA President Joe Healy said farmers have an expectation that significant efforts will be made to alleviate flooding, which has become more frequent in recent times. Joe Healy said the consultation on the recently published Draft Shannon CFRAM is an opportunity to put in place measures […]