Supermacs and McDonalds cannot be used as an excuse for beef cuts- Macra na Feirme
Macra na Feirme calls for processors to not use the shift in consumer demand as an excuse to pull beef prices below their already unsustainable level. “Supermacs and McDonalds may be a massive user of beef for burgers and other products, but supermarkets are seeing unprecedented demand for products including meat products, so there is […]
Grow, Cook, Eat puts foraging the Irish Countryside to the fore this week
The second episode of series 2 of ‘GROW COOK EAT’ is set to air on Wednesday, March 25th and presenter duo founder of GIY Michael Kelly and the GIY Head of Community Development Karen O’Donohoe explore the Irish countryside with some expert food foragers, they share their skills in growing oriental greens and Michael digs […]
COVID-19: EU institutions take action to procure life-saving medical equipment
– EU to buy medical equipment for hospitals totalling 50 million EUR– Tests, masks and respiratory ventilators will be jointly procured– More than 1800 EU citizens repatriated to date Parliament is working with member states to ensure that the EU can buy ventilators, masks and other medical equipment to be put at the disposal of […]
McDonald’s and Other Closures require EU Commission Action – IFA
IFA President Tim Cullinan said the decision by McDonald’s to close its restaurants here and in the UK will put further pressure on the beef sector. “Unfortunately, this is what’s happening across Europe where closures have had an impact on the food service sector. However, some of this has been mitigated by an increase in […]
The continuous supply of essential goods and vital medical and protective equipment within the Single Market is key to addressing the COVID-19 crisis.
The chairs of Parliament’s Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee, Petra De Sutter (Greens/EFA, BE), and Transport Committee, Karima Delli (Greens/EFA, FR), welcomed today’s rapid decision of EU Transport ministers to support green lane supply routes (giving priority to transport of essential goods such as food as well as vital medical and protective equipment), as […]
Impact of School Closures on Examination Activities #Covid19 #CoronaVirus
As a result of the current closure of all schools in the State, the impact on the state examination activities scheduled at this time and in the near future has been considered by the State Examinations Commission (SEC) in conjunction with the Department of Education and Skills. Consequently, the SEC is confirming… • The cancellation […]
The Great House Revival – Series finale this Sunday at 9.30pm on RTÉ1
The Great House Revival – Series finale this Sunday at 9.30pm on RTÉ1 EPISODE 6: MIDDLETON PARK HOUSE, WESTMEATHThis week’s episode follows the restoration of an 1850’s regency style mansion. Presented by architect Hugh Wallace. Carolyn and Michael McDonnell, together with Carolyn’s brother Henry, joined together to purchase this expansive property in Castletown Geoghegan. Built […]
8 Top Tips for Kitchen Hygiene
Brought to you by Silestone, Cosentino Ireland The kitchen is the heart of the home – keep it healthy! Kitchens are the heart of the home, and now more than ever, they’re at the centre of our daily lives. It’s where we cook, eat, relax and socialise, so it’s extremely important to take extra care […]
ALONE extends opening times of COVID-19 phone line for older people as it receives hundreds of calls
ALONE, the organisation that supports older people, has received hundreds of calls to their COVID-19 support line for older people since it launched on Monday last, 9 March, and has extended its opening hours to include Saturdays and Sundays. ALONE has received increasing numbers of phone calls from older people looking for support and reassurance […]