Clayton Hotel Silver Springs at the cutting of the ribbon ceremony to mark the completion of a €2 million refurbishment

An Tanaiste Simon Coveney today (Monday) officially cut the ribbon at the Clayton Hotel Silver Springs to mark the completion of a €2 million refurbishment at the hotel. All 109 bedrooms have been fully refurbished as part of a €8.5 million investment at the city centre property. Speaking at the opening, Tanaiste Simon Coveney T.D.…

LGBTI+ National Youth Strategy Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs Opening Statement by Minister Katherine Zappone

LGBTI+ National Youth Strategy Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs Opening Statement by Minister Katherine Zappone

INTRODUCTION Colleagues, It is fitting that we gather at this time – as the world prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of the start of the modern LGBTI rights movement. This hearing is fitting and timely and will re-assure young people across Ireland that TDs and Senators remain determined to protect and respect their hard fought-for…

Minister Creed leads meat and dairy engagement with key trade customers in Shanghai

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed T.D. today concluded the first leg of his trade mission to China, leading the participation of Irish food companies in SIAL China, Asia’s largest food innovation exhibition in Shanghai. Minister Creed commented “SIAL provides a unique opportunity for Irish industry to meet and engage with…

Rental market availability reaches new low, according to the latest quarterly Rental Report by Daft.ie

The average monthly rent nationwide during the first quarter of 2019 was €1,366, up 8.3% year-on-year. There were just 2,700 homes available to rent nationwide on May 1st, the lowest total ever recorded in a series dating back to 2006, according to the latest quarterly Rental Report by Daft.ie. With tight supply, listed rents rose…

Voxpro – powered by TELUS International are partnering with Down Syndrome Cork to develop Cork’s Field of Dreams

Over 350 Voxpro – powered by TELUS International employees will donate their time at the first ever TELUS Days of Giving event in Cork. On Saturday, May 18, 2019, Voxpro – powered by TELUS International will hold its first ever Irish TELUS Days of Giving, with more than 350 employees coming together to #GiveWhereWeLive. This…

Ibec welcome the signing of Irish-UK agreement on common travel area

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today welcomed the signing of a formal agreement between the Irish and UK governments that provides for the continuation of key aspects of the Ireland-UK Common Travel Area (CTA), whatever the outcome of Brexit negotiations.  Existing CTA provisions provide for the free movement of people across the islands,…