Blancco Technology Group, the industry standard in data erasure and mobile lifecycle solutions, has formally unveiled its new, state-of-the-art Cork City Centre based office in Lapp’s Quay. The opening event was attended by Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD, who cut the ribbon, recognizing Blancco Ireland’s continued investment in the region through the creation of this new site
KDI Limited has been named as Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 in the Limerick Final of the National Enterprise Awards at a ceremony in the Limerick Strand Hotel. KDI – Kilteely Dromkeen Innovation, is a green company which process and export recyclables and was one of four companies presented with awards by Mike Cantwell, Head […]
Trinity College Dublin is launching a post graduate diploma in Engineering for Climate Action. This full-time or part-time Postgraduate programme (Level 9) offers a unique opportunity to transform the applicant’s skillset through a multidisciplinary course with a core engineering lens. An information session will be held on Friday 3rd of June between 1pm and 2pm. […]
Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan TD has launched the Waters of LIFE strategic project. Managed by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, the strategic project involves 16 partners including government departments, State agencies, Local Authorities, and local development companies, with an overall budget of €20 million.
Dublin City Council is delighted that Dublin City has been selected to join the European Commission Mission for 100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities. As the local authority responsible for Dublin City, a European capital, the Council recognise the importance of capital cities taking on a leadership role in addressing the global climate emergency. […]
Valeo has produced its 100 millionth automotive nearfield camera, which gives the car its rear and surround vision, at its Tuam site in Ireland (around 850 employees). The first camera rolled off the Irish production lines in 2002. Eight years later, in 2010, one million units were delivered to customers. In 2013, the ten-millionth camera […]
Limerick City and County Council has been selected as one of 13 international cities to participate on the prestigious Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University’s 2022 Innovation Training program. The program will provide consulting, training, and networking to address a key issue facing its residents. The training, delivered in partnership with
Fáilte Ireland is hosting a group of top international golfing media from the UK, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, France and Italy with a combined circulation of 1 million ahead of the Horizon Irish Open, which takes place at Mount Juliet Golf Club from 30th June to 3rd July 2022. Organised by Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, […]
Minister of State Jack Chambers, visited the TechFéile event at Ionad Óige na hÉireann in County Meath. TechFéile is the largest Irish language technology event for young people aged 12–18 who attend Irish-medium schools and youth clubs, and who participate in the annual TechSpace programme with Kinia. Speaking, Minister of State Chambers said, “I am […]
The Mayor of South Dublin County, Councillor Peter Kavanagh, has launched a new litter bin sticker campaign at an event in Corkagh Park. The sticker was designed by Comhairle Na nÓg and Foróige in conjunction with the Environmental Awareness section of South Dublin County Council and highlights the importance of not leaving your rubbish on […]
IDA Ireland’s second ‘Special Recognition Award’ recognising the contribution of their clients to Ireland was presented by Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and IDA Ireland to Google and accepted by its CEO Sundar Pichai, at a special ‘Building The Future Together’ event in California. CEO of IDA Ireland Martin Shanahan said, “Google is a very deserving recipient of […]
During the early part of Covid-19, Waterford City and County Council, Waterford Libraries, Waterford Wexford Education Training Board, Waterford PPN, Waterford Area Partnership and the Waterford Older People’s Council, the HSE and the Disability Federation of Ireland worked together to find a solution in closing the digital divide in the community by training people in
With an expected doubling of electricity demand by 2030, renewable energy is the key to ensuring the decarbonisation of the energy and electricity sector in Ireland, says Laragh Musselwhite, Analyst at KPMG Sustainable Futures. Decarbonisation of the Irish electricity system has been one of Ireland’s real success stories. Emissions from electricity generation in Ireland
The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, has attended a major Jobs Recruitment Fair in Dublin – the first event of its kind since the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions. Over 1,000 prospective jobseekers and 50 employers, including several multi-national companies, were present at the event in Swords, North County Dublin. A number of Ukrainian […]
Galway City Council this week turned the first sod for the construction of the iconic new Salmon Weir Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge – the first bridge to span the Corrib in over 30 years. The new bridge will draw pedestrians and cyclists and facilitate a seamless and natural flow from either side of the river, while […]
Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English, was at the RDI Hub in Killorglin to launch the South-West Regional Enterprise Plan (REP) to 2024 for Kerry and Cork. The South-West Plan, covering counties Cork and Kerry, is one of nine new enterprise plans throughout the country which will be funded by up […]
Fingal Libraries annual Bealtaine Festival was officially launched by Mayor of Fingal, Cllr. Seána Ó Rodaigh. Also, in attendance was Fingal County Librarian Betty Boardman. The Festival itself forms part of Ireland’s national celebration of the arts & creativity as we age and runs throughout the month of May. The Festival returns to Fingal library […]
Alliance for Insurance Reform – 42% of Organisations Say Insurance Premiums Threatening Their Future
The Alliance for Insurance Reform has marked the first anniversary of the implementation of the Judicial Guidelines for personal injury awards by publishing the results of a major new survey showing that: 42% of organisations say that insurance premiums are threatening their future. 90% say Government is not doing enough to address the issue of insurance costs.
The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, is pleased to announce a €200,000 ‘Sharing Knowledge’ Fund, which will be rolled out as part of the What Works initiative and funded through Dormant Accounts Funding. The ‘Sharing Knowledge’ Fund builds on the 2021 What Works ‘Learning Together’ Fund to support learning, share […]
The Environmental Protection Agency Ireland (EPA) is inviting proposals from the research community to help address climate change and implement environmental policies. €11.7 million is available for new research projects. Laura Burke, EPA Director General said, “EPA-funded research is essential to improving national understanding of our environment, the challenges it