Creed Launches Drive For A Diverse And Inclusive Agri-Food Industry
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD, today launched the results of the first agri-food industry survey into levels of diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the sector. The survey is an initiative of the Agri-Food Diversity and Inclusion Forum (AgDIf) led by Bord Bia and Aon, in partnership with The 30% […]
Minister Harris Must Go As Scally Report offers A Damning Indictment Of HSE Failures – Mattie McGrath
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called on the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, to immediately set out a pathway toward the abolition of the HSE after a litany of failures in its governance structures were identified by the Scally Report into the Cervical Cancer Screening controversy. Deputy McGrath was speaking after the Scally Report found […]
EU Parliament Votes To Protect Work Of Artists And Journalists – Harkin
“Today the EU Parliament today sent a strong political message that the property rights of artists, creators and journalists can be enforced on the internet as well as everywhere else”. This was stated by Independent MEP Marian Harkin following the vote on “Copyright in the Digital Single Market “in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. She said:- […]
Irish Cancer Society Reacts To The Scally Report
“It has been five months since Vicky Phelan courageously told her story, and during that time we have heard harrowing accounts from the women affected and their families. Hopefully, today, the Scally report will bring some much needed clarity and answers to these women, and the women of Ireland,” said Donal Buggy, Head of Advocacy […]
Athlone Antique Expert Brings Forbidden Fruit To National Stage
Rare forbidden fruit from Athlone will be in the national spotlight at Timeless, The Irish Antique Dealers Fair, in Dublin’s RDS, from September 28-30. The legends and lore of the celebrated coco de mer nut, said to be the fruit which tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden, will be celebrated by an Athlone-based antique […]
Official Opening Of Artificial Pitch At Irish Independent Park
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney, will officially open the newly-installed modified 3G pitch at Irish Independent Park in Cork on Friday night. The Tánaiste will join Munster Rugby Branch President Ger Malone and Lord Mayor of Cork Mick Finn in officially opening the new pitch ahead of the Munster v […]
Laois Student Attends First Day At IT Sligo
Rebecca McNamara from Portlaoise, joined over 1000 first year students at IT Sligo for Induction Day on Tuesday 11th September 2018. The Institute of Technology Sligo, holds an Induction for all its first years to help them make the transition from second level to third level education. They also give advice and support to those […]
Supervalu Announced As Partners For The Gluten Free Living Show
Chef Kevin Dundon to provide gluten free cooking demonstrations at the show· ‘Tasty Experience’ the theme for those looking to go gluten free The Coeliac Society of Ireland has announced that next month’s flagship Gluten Free Living Show is being staged in association with SuperValu, a long-time supporter of the society and those who suffer […]
The Man Who Moved The Nation: A Daughter’s Story
‘I wish I was an actor, because if I was an actor, I’d be acting about dying. But I’m not an actor. I am dying. I’m dying from cancer as a result of smoking.’ – Gerry Collins Those were the words Gerry Collins said in early 2014, moving words which carried across the nation. This was due to […]
€750,000 Funding For Start-Ups In Enterprise Ireland’s Final Competitive Start Fund Of 2018
Enterprise Ireland today launched its final Competitive Start Fund (CSF) of 2018. The competition is worth up to €750,000 in funding for start-ups and will open for applications on Tuesday, 18th September and close on Tuesday, 2nd October. The Fund will provide up to €50,000 in equity funding for up to 15 successful applicants and is open to innovative start-ups […]