While there have been significant developments in relation to cycling in general, there is still significant deficits when it comes to cycling as part of everyday life in rural communities. With over 20 funded local authority cycling initiatives currently underway, it is worth looking at what make up the key components of a sustainable and […]
Month: December 2016
The internet-a-things, the continuing revolution of the internet that incorporates a digital presence in everyday items and services, also has serious potential in terms of local government and providing services to citizens. Ireland has already proven to be at the vanguard of this sector, with smart-technology developments throughout the country. One of the more visible
The EPA’s ‘State of the Environment’ Report gives Ireland a good scorecard when compared to our European counterparts. However, the EPA Director General warns that transformational changes are needed to deal with climate change and other risks to our health and natural environment. The EPA today launched its sixth State of the Environment Report. The […]
Today’s workplace is constantly changing, and that means challenges and opportunities for managers, administrators and employees. The millennial generation will soon make up 75% of the global workforce. Let’s take a look at these changing demographics and what challenges and opportunities the millennial generation represent. Today’s workplace will have employees and
With rat infestations becoming an increasingly serious problem across Dublin’s north inner city and Clondalkin area, a radical new solution may be needed – an experimental new product on the market might be that solution. A shop owner in Monkstown Crescent reported last month that rats were emerging en masse from a rat hole that had only recently […]
The Innovation hub to address Ireland’s water infrastructure is located in the Nimbus Centre, Cork Institute of Technology. The Water Systems and Services Innovation Centre (WSSIC) is a joint venture between Cork City Council, Cork County Council and the Nimbus Centre at Cork Institute of Technology. The WSSIC is tasked with modernising Ireland’s water infrastructure by
Ireland failed to justify the selective treatment of Apple with regard to tax rulings, according to the European Commission. The full ruling on the finding that Ireland granted the US tech giant up to €13 billion in illegal State aid was published this morning. The commission said “selective treatment” allowed Apple to pay a tax […]
The Health Service Executive will publish its €14 billion service plan for 2017 today. The plan is expected to commit to improvements in emergency department overcrowding, as well as increased hospital funding. HSE Service Plans have been forced to deal with cuts, or secure major savings in recent years. But as a result of Budget […]
Fianna Fáil has “genuine concerns” about several aspects about the Government’s rental strategy, the party’s spokesman Barry Cowen has said. Minister for Housing Simon Coveney will be forced to make changes to his rental plan in order to have it passed by the Oireachtas this week. Fianna Fáil has objected to aspects of Mr Coveney’s […]
The Central Bank has fined Bray Credit Union €98,000 for failing to have adequate measures in place to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. The institution was found to have broken the rules over a five-and-a-half year period. All credit and financial institutions are required by law to put policies in place to detect such […]
Medical technology company Becton Dickinson and Company is to establish a new research and development centre in Limerick, which will bring an additional 100 jobs. Becton Dickinson and Company, or BD as it is known, employs 600 people in Ireland at sites in Dún Laoghaire and Drogheda, and 100 employees already in Limerick. It is […]
A new survey suggests that Fianna Fáil enjoys more support from voters than any other party in the country. An Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI poll has found that 30% of respondents said they would vote for Fianna Fáil in a general election, while 27% said they would support Fine Gael. October’s poll had Fine Gael and […]
The Seventh annual Meath Business & Tourism Awards took place tonight at the Newgrange Hotel in Navan. Hosted by Blathnaid Ni Chofaigh, the awards provide an opportunity to recognize the talent and efforts of the business community throughout Meath. The Overall winner of the Business of the Year Award 2016 was Travalue from Navan, with […]