Dublin City University (DCU) and South East Technological University (SETU) have announced a unique collaboration on a new course in advanced manufacturing delivered using Virtual Reality (VR). The Level 9 IMI 4 (Innovative Materials for Industry 4.0) programme is scheduled to commence in mid-September. The programme is targeted at people interested in furthering their
nextbike by TIER in partnership with Meath County Council has announced the launch of a multimodal bike service in Navan. The service will be its first to feature push bikes, e-bikes from TIER and e-cargo bikes all through a single customer app and is TIER’s third location launch in Ireland, following the launch of its […]
The Alliance for Insurance Reform is launching its ‘ENOUGH IS ENOUGH’ campaign, calling for an end to unjustifiable personal injury claims that are damaging Irish society. The Alliance recognises the importance of a robust personal injury system to compensate those who have been injured due to the negligence of others in a way that is fair and […]
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD and Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with responsibility for Forestry, Senator Pippa Hackett, have welcomed the European Commission’s announcement that it has granted State Aid approval to the afforestation measures under Ireland’s new Forestry Programme 2023-2027.
The Mayor of South Dublin County, Councillor Alan Edge, honours Irish International football star Carol Cosgrave at County Hall, Tallaght. Carol was a player on the first International Irish Women’s football team in 1973. The event sought to acknowledge Carol’s achievements and mark the 50th anniversary of Irelands first Irish Women’s International Team. The event […]
Stripe, a financial infrastructure platform for businesses, launched Stripe Tax for platforms, enabling platforms using Stripe Connect to offer Stripe Tax as a service to their customers. Michael Carney, product lead for Stripe Tax, said, “help with sales tax and VAT has been our platform users’ most commonly requested feature. We built Stripe Tax because it’s a logical
Minister of State, Dara Calleary TD, has officially opened the new N17/R320 Lisduff Junction Upgrade Road Project. The official opening was performed by Minister of State Calleary, alongside Cllr Michael Loftus, Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council. The upgraded junction is the largest project funded to date by Transport Infrastructure Ireland’s Safety Section. The
New research has identified a significant gap in existing European policy initiatives that fail to fully consider the broader impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies on the media and communication (MC) sector. The research, conducted by leading scholars across Europe, sheds light on the impact of AI technologies on the MC sector from the perspective […]
Acclaimed Irish writer Cónal Creedon joined Head of Heritage at the Office of Public Works (OPW) Rosemary Collier on Garinish Island in West Cork for the launch of a unique literary festival which will take place on the Island this month. To mark the 70th anniversary since Garinish Island was bequeathed to the Irish state, […]
A significant milestone was reached in the progress of the Sustainable Transport Bridge in Waterford as BAMs construction barge ‘Skerchi’ was towed into place to commence piling works for the four bridge pier foundations. The piers require construction of a cofferdam, a watertight enclosure to allow construction work below the waterline. The cofferdams will be […]
Energia Renewables and Vårgrønn have announced a partnership to advance offshore wind projects in Ireland, with the potential to deliver up to 1.8 GW of new capacity by 2030. The partnership will initially focus on Ireland’s south and east coasts, where Energia Renewables have already completed extensive development work over the last 4 years at a North […]
The August Bank Holiday is a busy time for everyone, so Longford’s fire, road and water safety officers are promoting Amber Thursday to highlight risks associated with fire, road and water activities. Knowing fire safety, road safety and water safety is key to preventing accidents. The message is for anyone, whether they are outdoors, in the home, on the water or […]
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland has announced the 21 organisations awarded funding from the fifth round of the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme to deliver new skills development opportunities and initiatives to address priority areas for the Irish screen sector. For the 2023 round of Screen Stakeholders, applicants were asked to address at least one of eight priority […]
New income eligibility limits for Cost Rental take effect from August 1st 2023. The new limits were announced recently as part of the Government’s launch of the Secure Tenancies and Affordable Rent (STAR) Investment Scheme. The new limits will see those with net household income of €66,000 or less eligible for Cost Rental housing in […]
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and Happy Out officially launched the new café at the Dún Laoghaire Baths. The vision for the café is to create an atmosphere of fun, empathy, and inclusion, where locals and visitors can enjoy delicious food, superb coffee, and receive wonderful service from a team of dedicated young adults with Down syndrome. […]
Molten Ventures, a European venture capital firm, has launched a new fund to invest in high-growth tech companies based in Ireland. The fund has a value of €50m after its first close, and the figure is expected to increase after an additional syndicated partner joins. Existing shareholder ISIF, or the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, has […]
Following months of discussions, Creative Places Athy in collaboration with artists, businesses, the elected members of the Athy MD, and feedback from communities across Athy, has created two murals in the town, in response to a brief to represent the local waterways and heritage. The design concept supports Athy’s commitment to climate change, the importance […]
The European Commission (EC) issued a proposal for a Council Directive for tax procedures providing for the ‘Faster and Safer Relief of Excess Withholding Taxes (FASTER)’ initiative. The aim of the proposal is to make withholding tax (WHT) procedures in the EU more efficient and secure for investors, financial intermediaries, and local tax
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced additional funding of almost €16 million for repairs and improvement works on our rural roads and laneways. The funding, under the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS), will support the continued improvement of non-public roads and lanes that are not normally maintained by local authorities. Such
James Connolly, socialist and signatory of the 1916 Proclamation, has been commemorated by a Dublin City Council plaque. Born in Edinburgh in 1868, to Irish parents, Connolly became a key figure in the Irish trade union movement and socialist politics, particularly after his return to Dublin from the United States in 1910. From December 1910 […]