A new survey of 1,000 of business professionals across Ireland, has shown the vast majority (85%) have insufficient IT skills. The survey, carried out by Code Institute, asked participants to carry out a “tech diagnostic” test, which included 10 entry-level technical questions about modern IT, from what is the Internet of Things and what is […]

Some 20,951 companies were newly incorporated in 2016 in Ireland, an increase of 7.9 per cent on the previous year, while 8,302 companies were struck off the companies register for failure to file an annual return. However, the number of business names registered decreased, with 24,848 registered last year. According to the Companies Registration Office […]

Ireland has joined a Europe-wide telescope network, marking another important milestone in the implementation of the national strategy for research and innovation. The International LOFAR (LOw Frequency ARray) Telescope is a €150 million network of radio telescopes distributed across Europe. The huge volume of data from all the telescopes is combined using advanced data

Artists and writers will have easier access social welfare payments under a new government pilot scheme launched this week. The new initiative – which is being introduced on a pilot basis for 12 months – applies to self-employed professional visual artists and writers, allowing them apply for Jobseekers Allowance. Under the scheme, the Department of […]

We’ve all been there and we all know how difficult it can be. You arrive home after a long hard day at work, but you’re unable erase thoughts about that presentation, that pitch or project. You turn in for the night, yet you’re still plugged into your phone, unable to sleep and unable to clear […]

Minister for Environment Denis Naughten is doubling the €650,000 announced in March to crack down on the growing scourge of illegal dumping. The provision of extra funding to support the implementation of a second phase of the initiative comes on the back of a huge response from local authorities and communities to the initial call […]

Ireland is one of the worst performers in the EU when it comes to food waste, according to a new report from the European Commission. Food waste contributes to a total annual bill of €143 billion but as well as this, the consequences of food waste are numerous and negative, in terms of climate change, […]

A key phase of the Dublin Bay cycle path on the northside of the capital was opened this morning. The two kilometre stretch of the Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway at Clontarf was officially opened by Dublin Lord Mayor Brendan Carr who hailed the cyclepath as a “wonderful amenity on the north side of the […]

Inland Fisheries Ireland recently signed up to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland’s (SEAI) Partnership Programme which aims to integrate energy management into public sector organisations. As an environmental agency, Inland Fisheries has a set range of progressive environmental targets to meet, and this new partnership will help provide a roadmap for further

Dublin City Council has teamed up with Sentinel Systems – a specialist in vehicle safety and camera solutions – to install safety camera and recording devices onto its vehicles. The move was prompted by Dublin City Council’s desire to enhance the safe operation of their vehicles and vehicle safety products, deemed necessary for its operation […]

A training exercise testing the response capabilities of Shannon Foynes Port Company, local authorities and other organisations who operate in the vicinity of the Shannon Estuary will take place at Spanish Point, County Clare, on Wednesday and Thursday of next week (26-27 April). The simulated event, which is being hosted by Clare County Council on […]

An average five pieces of marine litter can be found every step you take on Northern Ireland beaches – that’s according to a new report by Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful. The recently published report by the environmental charity found an average of 528 items of litter were observed per 100m of beach around Northern Ireland. […]

Littering continues to be a serious problem across Ireland and litter levels are on the rise throughout the country, according to the latest IBAL (Irish Business Against Litter) survey. The latest IBAL survey results found just 70% of the towns and cities surveyed met European norms cleanliness, compared to 85% just two years ago. Three […]

Purchasing tools for DIY projects can be a costly exercise, and in reality, how often do we actually use them? An Edinburgh charity is offering the community an innovative and cost effective solution; tool libraries. The premise of a tool library is exactly the same as your local library but with a stock of tools […]

Noted for its beautiful landscapes, coastal scenery, magnificent lakes, strong cultural heritage and flora and fauna, Kerry is getting tough on litter and dumping. Technology will be central to a five-year plan adopted in Kerry to target “the persistent” problem of litter. The plan will include smart phone apps, mobile cameras and CCTV all being […]

The CLEAN project – Technologies and Open Innovation for Low-Carbon Regions – has officially begun. The project aims to improve low-carbon policies and increase energy efficiency with nine EU regions coming together to address a common challenge: how to meet EU energy efficiency building targets in their regions. The project’s goal is to share best […]