AA Issues Hallowe’en Safety Warning To Motorists And Homeowners
Ahead of Hallowe’en, AA Ireland is urging motorists to be safety conscious this year and do their part to keep our roads safe on Wednesday night. The AA is warning that the changing of the clocks at the weekend, the start of the winter season, and the presence of children trick-or-treating in estates and cul-de-sacs […]
Bord na Mona Workers Could Be In Line For EU Fund – Harkin
Workers to be made redundant in Bord na Mona could avail of assistance under the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF). This was stated by Independent MEP Marian Harkin who was the chief negotiator for the European Parliament for the setting up of the current EGF. She said: “The priority right now is to concentrate on the workers […]
European Parliament Vote On CAP Cannot Be Ignored – Healy
IFA President Joe Healy said the vote in the European Parliament this week on the EU Budget shows there is strong momentum to reverse the cuts proposed by the Commission. Joe Healy said IFA would be continuing its campaign to deliver a CAP Budget that supports farmers. “Our members have been busy lobbying […]
Dogs Trust Issue Halloween Tips For A Howling Good Time
Long-term dogs showcase their best ‘Tricks for Treats’ in an adorable video Halloween is a notoriously unsettling time for our four- legged friends, after all how are they supposed to understand all these new loud noises, bright lights and ghoulish characters calling to the door. It’s no wonder dogs are at greater risk of injury or straying […]
National Organic Training Skillnet (NOTS) Announce Biological Farming Conference
Making Farming Profitable & Sustainable National Organic Training Skillnet (NOTS) are pleased to announce the Biological Farming Conference on the 12th & 13th of November 2018 in the Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore Co Offaly. This 2-day event will feature experts from America and Canada in conjunction with Irish pioneers. The conference will focus on what can […]
Industry Warned Of Long Term Damage By Hazardous Substances On Construction Site
The Construction Safety Week 2018 campaign focused on the health issues associated with working with hazardous substances. Dermot Carey, Director Safety and Training, Construction Industry Federation (CIF) said: “This focus on working with hazardous substances, is in line with our realisation that we need to be conscious of health as well as safety. Generally, substances […]
Lack Of Time Main Barrier To Women’s Involvement In Farming Organisations – IFA
Speaking at the Women & Agriculture conference in Killarney, IFA Farm Family & Social Affairs Chair, Caroline Farrell said that a recent survey undertaken by the Association reveals that lack of time is the main barrier to women becoming involved in a farming organisation. 61% of respondents cited it as the main reason they […]
Tech Giants Must Be Monitored Independently For Data Protection – Sean Kelly
Seán Kelly MEP and Leader of Fine Gael in the European Parliament has cautioned that independent monitoring of tech giants will be necessary if further data breaches are to be avoided. “The Cambridge Analytica scandal should be a stark reminder of how important it is to have a robust data protection system in place,” said […]
Bord na Mona Accelerates Decarbonisation
New Chief Executive launches “Brown to Green” strategy aligns company with National and EU Decarbonisation policies, Accelerates development of renewable energy assets to support National climate and energy policy targets, Accelerates investment in higher-value recycling and resource recovery business, Development of new business to support sustainable employment in the Midlands, Commences engagement with employees flagging […]
Garden Designers Encouraged To Go For Gold At Ireland’s Largest Garden Festival
Bord Bia is calling for garden designers to apply for a prestigious show garden space at Bord Bia’s 13th annual Bloom festival taking place in the Phoenix Park, Dublin from the Thursday, 30th May to Monday, 3rd June 2019. Created by some of the country’s leading garden designers, the show gardens are the central feature of Bloom and […]