As part of our Brexit Contingency Action Plan, the Government published today the general scheme of proposed primary legislative measures required in the event of a no deal Brexit. While ratification of the Withdrawal Agreement is still the Government’s preferred outcome, this publication is the next step in a series of measures that the Government…
Continued strong growth in Personal Insolvency Arrangements · Up 30% compared to last quarter (Q3 2018) · Up 41% compared to equivalent quarter in the previous year (Q4 2017) · Up 31% on an annual basis (2018 compared to 2017) Personal Insolvency Arrangements are designed to return debtors to solvency while keeping them in their home in…
In an effort to support, encourage and inspire young women with aspirations of building a successful career in the Science and Technology sectors, the Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) is gearing up to host a Women in Technology seminar which will take place over the course of two days in February (Friday February 1st and Friday…
Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has condemned the Government’s continued refusal to provide 24/7 cardiac care cover for the south east. The Ireland South MEP was speaking at a rally in Waterford where thousands demanded what Ms Ní Riada described as “a fundamental human right.” “I applaud all those from across the South-East Region…
Young people in Cork will be given greater opportunities to experience life at sea, thanks to new Government funding, said Foreign Affairs Minister and Cork South Central TD Simon Coveney. “Funding of €85,000 has been announced for Sail Training Ireland (STIRL), a charity that funds the development and education of young people by providing them…
The announcement comes as part of a presenter switch-up at the regional radio station, which covers the South East. You’ll have to be up that little bit earlier if you’re to catch Dave Cronin on Beat. The Macroom man is the new voice of Beat at Work, following a successful and lengthy stint on Beat’s…
Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has sent her best wishes to fellow MEP Brian Crowley. “Brian has been a dedicated public servant, in spite of his illness, for years,” she said. “He has struggled more than most to provide vital services to the people of Ireland South. “While we obviously differ politically, on a…
Pictured are Andrew Salerno, Global Marketing Director for Sea Box Inc and Patrick Hogan, Managing Director of Sea Box Energy. The Sea Box Group, a leading modular and offsite heating solutions provider has launched two online ecommerce companies in Ireland. They will be based from Cork and will create 20 jobs over the coming years.…
Royal London creates 20 new jobs in Dublin Royal London today announces the opening of ROYAL LONDON INSURANCE DAC, its subsidiary in Ireland. Building on the success of its existing Irish business, this significantly enhances Royal London’s presence and demonstrates the Group’s firm commitment to the market, its customers and financial brokers in Ireland. The…
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D., has announced that the Passport Service has reached yet another record-breaking year, with over 822,000 Irish passports issued. These figures are similar to 2017 figures and, during peak periods, more than 6,500 applications were submitted in a single day. The award-winning Online…