Dear Colleague Businesses and employers have made a huge contribution to keeping us safe and now, thanks to your sacrifices, co-operation and the efforts of all our citizens, we are in a position to gradually reopen our economy and society. Our vaccination programme is on schedule. By the end of the week, nearly 3 million…
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The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, today announced the launch of the Music and Entertainment Business Assistance Scheme (MEBAS) which will open for applications at 1pm on 9 June 2021. A fund of €14m is available for the new scheme which will make a contribution to costs…
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A new initiative to combine a number of business associations in Cork into a collective organisation for all parts of Cork City and County is being launched today. The initiative is being launched by Little Island Business Association which represents Cork’s largest business district. The new collective, known as Cork’s Business Channel, is a not for profit initiative and…
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Have you met the Cantec Group? Established in 1994, the Cantec Group consists of three divisions – Docutec is an industry leader in managed print solutions, SmartOffice customizes business process automation solutions and Promotive is a full-service Design & Marketing Agency. Expansion plans include the recruitment of 30 people over the next three years.…
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Scottish craft brewery reveal surplus bread as the secret ingredient to new brew as they continue on global sustainability mission Scottish craft brewery BrewDog are continuing their global sustainability efforts as they launch their latest addition to the Irish market, LOST lager. In typical BrewDog fashion, their newest offering steers from the norm, with the drink setting itself apart from your…
DetailsStaycations and outdoor dining are covered with ELY At Home, which is now available nationwide. Since the pandemic started, ELY has been updating and refining their online offering; investing in e-commerce and logistics while adding to the range of wines, foods and homewares. They are now offering a permanent retail service with nationwide delivery…
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Green energy company – EI-H2 – has announced plans for Ireland’s first Green Hydrogen facility. The new company intends to seek planning permission for a 50MW electrolysis plant in Aghada, County Cork, which when operational will remove 63,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually from Irish industry and power generation. Upon completion, the site will be…
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New energy labels are coming into effect to bring EU consumers a better understanding of their carbon footprint and energy consumption. Irish lighting company Solus outline what exactly is changing when the mandatory new European Commission energy labelling regulations come into effect on September 1st, 2021 A brand-new version of the widely-recognised EU energy label…
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Fee-based financial planning is the future as clients shun opaque commissions Investwise Financial Planning has opened a new office in the impressive Horgan’s Quay development, Cork city centre, headed up by Blarney resident Liam O’Riordan. One of Ireland’s few fee-based, privately-owned financial advice firms, Investwise Financial Planning offers expertise in financial planning, wealth management,…
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Bill makes practical changes to ensure that borrowers have effective access to personal insolvency legislation, despite the COVID-19 pandemic Measures will help borrowers at risk of losing their homes Bill removes a barrier to borrowers applying for court review, if creditors refuse a personal insolvency proposal that includes their home mortgage arrears Bill removes obstacle…
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