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Your Guide to Budget 2022

By Ryan Harmon 12 October 2021

This guide provides a high-level overview of Budget 2022. It aims to explain how money will be raised and spent in 2022. We hope this will allow you to take part in informed debate about the choices made by the government. Health Free GP care for children aged 6 and 7. Threshold for the Drug […]

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VistaMed to Create 100 New Jobs in Carrick-on-Shannon

By Ryan Harmon 12 October 2021

VistaMed, a Freudenberg Medical company and leading CDMO for complex extrusions, finished catheters, and medical devices for minimally invasive applications, has announced that it will create 100 new jobs at its facility in Carrick-on-Shannon in Co. Leitrim. Founded in 1999 in Carrick-On-Shannon, VistaMed Ltd. currently employs 525 people between its R&D Innovation

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Increased Funding for Specialist Mental Health Support for Pregnant Women This Year

By Ryan Harmon 11 October 2021

Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, and Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler TD, have announced an initiative of the Women’s Health Taskforce to increase the specialist mental health support available to pregnant women in a number of maternity units around the country. The additional funding will provide for the appointment of […]

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New ‘Fairytale’ Playground Opened at Mallow Castle

By Ryan Harmon 6 October 2021

A new and highly anticipated children’s playground has been opened at Mallow Castle Park by Cork County Council, signaling the first phase of the redevelopment of Mallow Castle Grounds. The inclusive playground centres around a bespoke castle-type structure with towers, slides, rope walks, climbing frames and a climbing wall. It also features sensory rich activities such

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Launch of We’re Breastfeeding Friendly Mayo

By Ryan Harmon 5 October 2021

Mayo CYPSC, in partnership with Healthy Mayo, Mayo County Council and Mayo Chambers are launching “We’re Breastfeeding Friendly Mayo”, a breastfeeding initiative set up to improve the health and wellbeing of breastfeeding mothers, babies and their families through the development and promotion of breastfeeding friendly businesses, organisations and communities. The

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New UL Research Centre to Drive Next Generation Cancer Treatment

By Ryan Harmon 4 October 2021

University of Limerick (UL) is collaborating with University Hospital Limerick (UHL) to establish a new cancer research centre that aims to use digital technologies to improve the treatment of cancer in Ireland. The Limerick Digital Cancer Research Centre will combine UL’s expertise in technology and health with UHL’s expertise in oncology to find innovative ways […]

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WHOOP Accelerates Growth With Opening of Dublin Office

By Ryan Harmon 1 October 2021

WHOOP has announced that its international expansion will begin with the opening of a Dublin office. The human performance company is set to open in Dublin, with more than 50 employees due to be in place by the end of 2022. WHOOP is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. The past twelve months have been […]

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Local Authorities Improved Performance While Mounting Covid-19 Response

By Ryan Harmon 1 October 2021

Local authorities improved their performance across a range of indicators during 2020, despite Covid-19 challenges and while providing additional innovations and services during the pandemic. The NOAC Local Authority Performance Indicator Report 2020 shows local authorities made advances last year, in particular in the areas of housing, business supports, and online

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Calling on Government to Boost the Nation in Budget 2022

By Ryan Harmon 30 September 2021

The Federation of Irish Sport Are Calling On Government To Boost The Nation Through Additional Funding For Sport and Physical Activity in Budget 2022. The Federation of Irish Sport believe that there has never been a better opportunity to harness the power of sport for our country as we emerge from the recent period of […]

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Arts and Creativity Play Important Role for Elderly

By Ryan Harmon 29 September 2021

Arts and creativity has an important role to play in health and wellbeing in later life and can help improve physical, psychological, and social health and wellbeing for the elderly, a new report published by the Institute of Public Health (IPH) has found. The report, ‘Arts and Creativity in Later Life: Implications for Public Health […]

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Boston Scientific to Invest €30m in Cork RD&I

By Ryan Harmon 29 September 2021

Boston Scientific Corporation has announced it is to invest €30 million in its Cork facility to accelerate the development and manufacturing of minimally-invasive medical technologies that treat patients suffering from cancer and peripheral arterial diseases around the world. This research, development, and innovation (RD&I) investment, which is supported by the Irish

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Sláintecare Support for Positive Ageing Week

By Ryan Harmon 28 September 2021

The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, and Sláintecare have welcomed and shown support Positive Ageing Week 2021. This year’s theme is focused on Reconnecting Communities by Reframing Ageing. Sláintecare is shifting narratives around ageing, and one of the main objectives of Sláintecare is to enable people to age well at home or in their […]

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West Establishes New Global Finance Center in Dublin

By Ryan Harmon 28 September 2021

West Pharmaceutical Services, a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, has created 60 new jobs in Dublin as part of establishing a new global finance shared service model here. The new shared service model centralises West’s key finance activities in Dublin and Exton, Pennsylvania, to drive efficiency and support increasing company

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Pop-Up Vaccination Clinics Begin as Thousands of First Years Begin College Experience

By Ryan Harmon 27 September 2021

Pop-up vaccination clinics will begin over 15 colleges campuses today as thousands of first years enter college for the first time. Speaking today, Minister of State for Skills and Further Education Niall Collins said, “today, thousands of students, many of them first years, are beginning an incredibly exciting chapter of their lives as they return […]

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Department of Justice Fireworks Awareness Raising Campaign 2021

By Ryan Harmon 23 September 2021

Minister for Justice, Heather Humphreys TD, has launched the Department of Justice Fireworks Awareness Raising Campaign for 2021 in collaboration with the ISPCA, Dublin Fire Brigade and An Garda Síochána at the Dublin Fire Brigade Training Centre. This year’s annual campaign emphasises that fireworks are illegal because they are dangerous and urges people not to […]

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Integer to Construct New Innovation and Manufacturing Facility in Galway

By Ryan Harmon 22 September 2021

Integer Holdings Corporation, a leading medical device outsource (MDO) manufacturer, has announced it will further expand its presence in Galway, Ireland, with the construction of a new Medical Device Innovation and Manufacturing facility in the Parkmore East area of Galway. This new facility is required to meet increased demand for regional research, development and

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AstraZeneca to Invest $360m in New Dublin Manufacturing Facility

By Ryan Harmon 21 September 2021

Tánaiste & Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar TD and IDA Ireland have welcomed the announcement by global pharmaceutical and biotechnology company AstraZeneca that it is to invest $360m in a new manufacturing facility in Dublin, creating 100 jobs. The new facility will be located at the 41 acre Alexion Campus in College […]

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Kids Who May Experience Bullying

By Ryan Harmon 20 September 2021

There are a number of reasons why some kids may experience bullying. They include everything from characteristics to being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Furthermore, anybody can be a victim of bullying. However, there are certain characteristics that might increase a child’s chances of getting bullied. It’s important to remember that these […]

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NTA Investment in Cycling Infrastructure Continues to Expand

By Ryan Harmon 17 September 2021

The National Transport Authority has published its Sustainable Transport Measures Grants (STMG) annual report detailing a significant increase in spending for 2020, showing the NTA investment in cycling infrastructure. The various projects in the programme include COVID and Stimulus Funding, comprising €72.7m in the Greater Dublin Area, and €35m for regional cities. The

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Minister for Health Publishes Report of Women’s Voices on Women’s Health in Ireland

By Ryan Harmon 15 September 2021

Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, has published a report of a ‘radical listening’ exercise to hear women’s voices on women’s health in Ireland through research commissioned by the Women’s Health Taskforce this year. Led by independent researchers, over 270 women participated in these discussions from all over Ireland, sharing their experiences of, and wishes […]

Your Guide to Budget 2022

VistaMed to Create 100 New Jobs in Carrick-on-Shannon

Increased Funding for Specialist Mental Health Support for Pregnant Women This Year

New ‘Fairytale’ Playground Opened at Mallow Castle

Launch of We’re Breastfeeding Friendly Mayo

New UL Research Centre to Drive Next Generation Cancer Treatment

WHOOP Accelerates Growth With Opening of Dublin Office

Local Authorities Improved Performance While Mounting Covid-19 Response

Calling on Government to Boost the Nation in Budget 2022

Arts and Creativity Play Important Role for Elderly

Boston Scientific to Invest €30m in Cork RD&I

Sláintecare Support for Positive Ageing Week

West Establishes New Global Finance Center in Dublin

Pop-Up Vaccination Clinics Begin as Thousands of First Years Begin College Experience

Department of Justice Fireworks Awareness Raising Campaign 2021

Integer to Construct New Innovation and Manufacturing Facility in Galway

AstraZeneca to Invest $360m in New Dublin Manufacturing Facility

Kids Who May Experience Bullying

NTA Investment in Cycling Infrastructure Continues to Expand

Minister for Health Publishes Report of Women’s Voices on Women’s Health in Ireland

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