The Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2018 (the “Bill”), which was published in January 2019, is currently at the committee stage in the Dáil and has already sparked quite the debate among cabinet members. The Bill aims to provide more protection for tenants and if enacted in it’s current form will substantially increase the obligations of…
On March 29, 2017, the United Kingdom submitted a notification of its intention to withdraw from the European Union per Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. After Brexit, set for March 29, 2019, 23.00 CET, the UK becomes a “third country”. All European trademarks registered as of the withdrawal date will not be…
Trend Micro asks young people in Ireland “If you had one special power to make life online better, what would it be?” Cork, 4 February 2019: Marking Safer Internet Day, global leader in cybersecurity solutions, Trend Micro, has launched its 2019 What’s Your Story? competition. Now in its eighth year, the annual global video competition is designed to…
Is Resignation the Answer, or Does it Just Pose More Questions? I got into a spat on Twitter over the weekend with a public policy analyst over the new National Childrens Hospital. We got off on the wrong foot, and having apologised for my contribution to that, I invited her to come on The Opinion…
The Port of Cork reports total traffic through both the Port of Cork and Bantry Bay Port Company reached 10.6 million tonnes in 2018, an increase of 3% compared to 2017. Total imports increased by 8% while exports increased by 5%. The most growth was seen in the agri food sector such as animal feed,…
Aircoach, Ireland’s leading private bus and coach operator, has announced today that they are investing €2.4 million in their Cork-Dublin route, with the imminent introduction of seven state of the art new vehicles, demonstrating the company’s strong commitment to Cork, providing a 24 hour, seven days a week, transport service between these two important…
The Network Ireland West Cork January event entitled “Be Fearless” with inspirational guest speakers Susan Steele and Fiona O’Donnell took place yesterday at Inchydoney Island Lodge and Spa, Co. Cork. Attended by 120 of West Cork’s most ambitious and enterprising women, the event sought to inspire business women to become fearless in the face of…
Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has said it is crucial that any future legislation on fisheries is drawn up with small scale fisheries in mind. The Ireland South MEP was speaking after meeting with the National Inshore Fisheries Forum and the Irish Islands Marine Resource Organisation. Ms Ní Riada, who sits on the EU…
Due to requests from clients of Fitzgerald & Partners Accountancy firm who recently featured in a Global Research report they have set up a new and innovative co working space available to suit up to ten people in their first floor office suites at No 9 Pearse Street, Kinsale including a business lounge which may suit those who would like a presence in…
Indulge this Valentine’s Day with Romance at the Heart of Dublin at The Westbury Enjoy a relaxing retreat in an unrivalled location in Dublin city centre Treat your loved one to a romantic luxury night in the heart of Dublin this Valentine’s Day with The Westbury’s indulgent romance experience. The Westbury is renowned as the relaxing retreat…