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Ireland Listed as World’s 2nd Most Competitive Economy

By Ryan Harmon
The 2023 World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR), published by IMD’s World Competitiveness Centre (WCC), places Ireland as the second most competitive economy behind Denmark in first place. Ireland rises sharply from seventh to second, and Switzerland drops one place to third. This is the 35th edition of the annual ranking and report, covering 64 global economies […]
Education News

€3.75m to Enhance Cybersecurity in Further and Higher Education Sector Announced

By Ryan Harmon
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has announced €3.75 million to boost further and higher education sector defences against cyber-attack for cybersecurity. The funding has been allocated by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in 2022/23 to provide 24/7 real-time monitoring
Council Partners News Transport

Official Opening of N24 Beary’s Cross Road Improvement Scheme in Limerick

By Ryan Harmon
The completed N24 Beary’s Cross Road Improvement Scheme has been officially opened by Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Councillor Francis Foley. The scheme addresses deficiencies identified with the original junction between the N24 Tipperary Road and R513 to Caherconlish. Records from the RSA and TII outlined that two fatal collisions occurred in […]
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Minister O’Gorman Publishes Progress Reports for First 5

By Ryan Harmon
The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’ Gorman, has published the government’s First 5 Annual Implementation Reports 2020 and 2021/22. First 5, the ten-year whole-of-government strategy for Babies, Young Children and their Families (2019-2028) was published in November 2018 followed by an initial implementation plan for the
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Fingal Wants Malahide Music Lovers to Embrace Safety, Thoughtfulness and Sustainability

By Ryan Harmon
With the much-anticipated summer music season at Malahide set to get underway when music legends Depeche Mode take to the stage, Fingal County Council is encouraging fans attending the events to be respectful and sustainable concertgoers by utilizing public transport and being safe. Malahide, known for its stunning coastline, picturesque castle, and vibrant community, is
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Tramore’s Public Realm Shortlisted for RIAI Award

By Ryan Harmon
Tramore’s Public Realm has been shortlisted for Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) Award. The public realm works were designed by renowned Waterford-based firm dhb Architects in collaboration with Waterford City and County Council. The awards are one of the longest running architectural awards in Ireland and promote and highlight the quality of work by […]
News Transport

AsIAm and NTA Launch Public Transport Initiative

By Ryan Harmon
The Minister of State at the Department of Health, Children, Equality, Disability and Integration, Anne Rabbitte has joined with AsIAm, the National Transport Authority (NTA) and transport operators to launch a new initiative entitled “Prepare Me AsIAm for Public Transport”. Ireland’s National Autism Charity, AsIAm supports the Autistic community and their families to have
Education News

5-Year Active* Consent Programme Launched

By Ryan Harmon
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has launched a five-year Active* Consent programme. This programme builds on the first cycle of the Active*Consent programme at the University of Galway, which has made substantial progress in raising awareness and deepening our understanding of consent in Higher and Further Education
Business News Technology

ZF Expands Software Technology Hub in Dublin

By Ryan Harmon
The ZF Group, a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial technology, announced the expansion of its Software Technology Hub in Dublin city centre with plans to hire 25 new employees. ZF is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. ZF has been operational in Ireland since 2006 and […]