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Lord Mayor of Dublin Signs New Partnership with Mayors of Belfast, Liverpool and Manchester

By Ryan Harmon
The Lord Mayor of Dublin Alison Gilliland would like to announce that she will sign an agreement in Belfast with the Mayors of Belfast, Liverpool City and Greater Manchester establishing a new cooperative partnership with the cities. The partnership will develop practical approaches to accelerate the delivery of net-zero commitments in each of the 4 […]
Business News

Clearco Commits €100m Investment into the Irish Economy

By Ryan Harmon
Clearco, the world’s largest ecommerce investor and the company revolutionizing the way founders grow their businesses, have announced that it is continuing to build on its commitment to democratize access to capital and expand into growing global markets with the introduction of its signature equity-free capital funding product to Irish founders and entrepreneurs. The
Business Council Partners Financial News

€54m in Financial Supports to Donegal Businesses During the Pandemic

By Ryan Harmon
Since the very early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, several financial business supports have been provided by Donegal County Council to many businesses in the county. These supports included several grant schemes and initiatives delivered through the Council’s Finance Directorate and Local Enterprise Office (LEO). Within months of the pandemic in 2020, the Finance
Environment News Transport

County Winners of Inaugural SEAI Electric Vehicle Dealership Awards Announced

By Ryan Harmon
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) have announced the winners of its inaugural electric vehicle Dealership Awards. These awards recognise and reward excellence in the promotion and sales of electric vehicles (EV) in Ireland. Declan Meally, Director of the SEAI, said about the electric vehicle dealership awards, “car dealerships are a vital part of
Business Council Partners News

Kildare County Council Launches Retail Enhancement Supports Scheme for 2022

By Ryan Harmon
Kildare County Council are inviting businesses to avail of financial support in 2022 by engaging in the Retail Enhancement Supports Scheme, which combines the Paint Scheme, and specially designed Mentoring and Training for the sector. The scheme includes the opening of applications for the Shop Front Improvement, and Accessibility and Age Friendly Grant Schemes, to
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Minister McEntee Publishes Justice Plan 2022

By Ryan Harmon
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee T.D. published Justice Plan 2022 outlining 159 actions to continue building a justice system that works for everyone. Justice Plan 2022 is the second in a series of annual plans introduced by the Minister and builds on the work outlined in Justice Plan 2021. The annual Justice Plans deliver on the ambition […]
Council Partners Education News

Cork County Council Show Support on International Transgender Visibility Day

By Ryan Harmon
Marking International Transgender Visibility Day on March 31st, Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Services will be running a dedicated phone line from Library HQ to facilitate people with or awaiting a Gender Recognition Certificate in registering or changing their details to their preferred name and gender for their library account. Council Library staff are
News Sport

Sport Ireland Encourages Sports Bodies to Welcome Ukrainian Refugees into Sporting Community

By Ryan Harmon
Sport Ireland stands with the Government and the people of Ireland in welcoming to Ireland all of Ukrainian refugees fleeing the terrible situation in their home country. As Ukrainian refugees begin to arrive, Sport Ireland is encouraging all National Governing Bodies and Local Sports Partnerships to extend a warm Irish welcome to these people, demonstrating […]
Business Health News

Janssen Announces €150m Investment in Cork

By Ryan Harmon
Janssen Sciences Ireland, part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, have announced an investment in its biopharmaceutical supply chain facility in Ringaskiddy, Cork. The €150m investment in the facility has the potential to create 180 new full-time jobs. This expansion will add to the existing global manufacturing capacity, allowing the company to reach […]
Council Partners Education Health News

Clare to Receive Funding for ‘Autism Aware County Clare’ Programme

By Ryan Harmon
Clare County Council has been awarded €78,500 under the Disability Participation and Awareness Fund (DPAF) 2021 to promote and implement the Autism Aware County Clare programme. This multi-level, county-wide training programme will increase awareness of autism spectrum disorder in the wider community. Given that one in every 65 children of school age has an autism […]