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,…
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The Kinsale Accountancy Firm has been shortlisted for the Irish Accountancy Awards, an annual event which recognises and celebrates excellence in the accountancy profession in Ireland. Fitzgerald & Partners are shortlisted for Advisory Team of the Year, Medium Practice of the Year and amongst some of the leading brands in the accountancy profession in Ireland.…
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Over 800 events are taking place nationally in an attempt to strengthen community ties and tackle social isolation. Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development, is today (Friday) reminding people to reach out to their neighbours as part of The Big Hello!, the first National Community Weekend which takes place this Bank Holiday Weekend (4-6 May). “The Big Hello” supports communities to host events in their local area in order to strengthen community ties and help…
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· Act dealing with serious offences committed abroad comes into effect today · Rape, murder and manslaughter amongst offences included The Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan TD, has announced that a new law criminalising serious offences committed abroad by Irish citizens or residents – the Criminal Law (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Act 2019 – has come into…
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Aoife Gallagher, Boldijarre Koronczay, Lucy Kennedy and Rasa Levinaite Eminence Organic Skin Care, eminence.ie, one of Ireland’s fastest growing luxury Spa brands held The Mixology Media Event in the Iveagh Garden Hotel on the 18th of April. Attendees were charmed by Eminence’s CEO, Hollywood facialist, Boldijarre Koronczay who gave an entertaining and informative presentation on…
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The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton T.D., Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan T.D. and Minister of State Sean Canney T.D. today (Thursday the 25th of April) encouraged farmers, householders and business owners to use the Eircode system to combat rural crime. An Eircode is a unique seven character code…
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“By 2025, Ireland’s hotel industry will need 80,000 to 100,000 extra people and that’s on top of the 230,000 people already employed, and excluding spin-off industries.” Rising and escalating costs, accommodation and finding the right team members are the key challenges facing the tourism industry here in Ireland. This is according to Aaron Mansworth, Managing Director of…
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Ky Ky Kids to represent southern region at ILDN National Enterprise Awards Cork entrepreneur, Sharon McDermott of Ky Ky Kids, has won a place at the Irish Local Development Network (ILDN) National Enterprise Awards in Tullamore on May 16. Nominated by Cork City City Partnership, Sharon will compete with entrepreneurs from all over Ireland who…
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The new US Ambassador to Ireland Edward F Crawford is expected to have his nomination finally confirmed this week by the US Senate. The 80 year old billionaire businessman has family in Cork and has been a regular visitor here and is related to the Crawford family of Beamish & Crawford. Ireland has been without…
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