The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has opened a public consultation process for Census 2027. They are inviting submissions from members of the public, organisations and interest groups on suggested questions for Ireland’s next census, which will take place in 2027. Submissions proposing changes to the phrasing of questions used in Census 2022 or suggesting new […]
Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan, and Minister of State with special responsibility for International and Road Transport and Logistics, Hildegarde Naughton, have published Ireland’s Road Haulage Strategy 2022–2031. This 10-year strategy fulfils a Programme for Government commitment to produce the first-ever government strategy dedicated to the haulage and road freight
In 2023, Cork will once again host IRONKIDS Ireland, where thousands of children will go through their paces through the town for a chance to finish under the iconic IRONMAN Ireland finish arch. IRONKIDS Ireland takes place Friday, 18 August 2023 with registration for the 2023 IRONKIDS Ireland event opening Wednesday, 14 December 2022 at […]
Interpath Advisory, a financial advisory business, has appointed a trio of Managing Directors to its business across the island of Ireland. Ken Fennell and Mark Degnan arrive in the firm’s Irish wing, while Stuart Irwin joins in Northern Ireland. Since its launch following the sale of KPMG’s UK Restructuring business in May 2021, Interpath has opened 13 offices across the
The Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 was adopted by Kildare County Council and will come into effect on 28th January 2023. The County Development Plan is the key strategy document which supports the proper planning and sustainable development of land-use across County Kildare over the plan period and beyond. The Strategic Vision of the Plan is […]
Digital Business Ireland, the country’s leading representative body for the digital commerce sector, has published a list of the best 20 Irish websites to shop with this Christmas, following the announcement of this year’s finalists in the annual National Digital Awards, sponsored by Permanent tsb. The list coincides with the organisation’s ‘Click Green, Buy
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has announced over €27 million in funding that will combat dereliction and breathe new life into rural towns and villages. The announcement represents the largest ever investment under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme and will see a range of landmark projects delivered across rural Ireland. […]
South Dublin County Council has engaged tourism development consultancy firm KPMG Future Analytics to develop a new tourism strategy for the County. The strategy will develop a vision for the tourism offering in the County over the next five years. It is expected that the new County Tourism Strategy will guide and stimulate tourism development […]
The Shannon Estuary Region has the potential to be the premier location in Ireland for offshore renewable energy as well as a transport hub for Ireland, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said as he published the Interim Report of the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce. The Taskforce’s Interim Report sets out how the Region can play a leading […]
The Lord Mayor of Cork held a civic ceremony at the Council Chamber to honour Cork City Libraries’ staff on the occasion of the libraries’ 130 year anniversary. Up to 100 staff from across the city’s 10 libraries heard from a former Cork City Libraries colleague, acclaimed Cork poet, Thomas McCarthy who spoke about the legacy […]
Republic of Ireland Women’s National Football Team manager, Vera Pauw, has pledged her support to Sport Ireland’s ‘It’s My Time’ campaign encouraging women over 40 to prioritise their wellbeing and take time to exercise and play sport. Repeated studies, including Sport Ireland’s Irish Sport Monitor, have shown that women over 40, particularly those
An Agreement between the Government of Ireland and the Government of France on Cinematographic Co-Production was signed in Paris. The signing of this Agreement is an exciting development which will combine the long and illustrious history of French cinema, which has a majestic film tradition, together with Ireland’s establishment as a global production hub in […]
Dún Laoghaire Baths will be welcomed back by the people of the town. Elected members, local businesses and community representatives will join Councillor Mary Hanafin, An Cathaoirleach and Frank Curran, Chief Executive, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, at an official ceremony to celebrate the re-opening of the well-known public facility. Councillor Mary Hanafin,
The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar, and Ministers of State Dara Calleary and Damien English have launched the White Paper on Enterprise 2022-2030 for a green and digital economy, which was approved by Government. Following a review of enterprise policy launched earlier this year, which involved public consultation and engagement of
The three local authorities of Wicklow, Meath, and Kildare County Councils have come together to address their combined climate mitigation ambitions through the formation of the Mid East Energy Unit. The establishment of the Mid East Energy Unit will provide a platform for the three local authorities to work collaboratively to bring about measurable climate […]
Fáilte Ireland has launched a new 5-year plan that will help drive and sustain tourism on the Inishowen Peninsula in Co. Donegal. The Inishowen Peninsula Destination and Experience Development Plan (DEDP) aims to create a sustainable tourism destination by extending the tourism season and spreading business across all parts of the region over the next […]
Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton, alongside the National Transport Authority and Santa Claus, announced that 108 schools will be included in the Safe Routes to School Programme. The Safe Routes to School Programme aims to create safer walking and cycling routes within communities, alleviate congestion at the school gates and […]
The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Caroline Conroy, announced that Dublin City Council has made a commitment to become a JAM Card friendly local authority. Just. A. Minute. That is what JAM Card stands for and that is what it gives you – just as much time and patience as you need in public or social […]
IDA Ireland, the inward investment promotion and development agency of the Irish Government, reported strong annual results for 2022 with a substantial increase in growth in FDI employment on 2021. Total employment in IDA client companies in Ireland now stands at 301,475, a 9% increase on 2021. 103 of the 242 investments won in 2022 […]
If you’re hoping to have yourself a merry little Christmas this year instead of a busy little one, the 20 Connected Hubs in Mayo, stretching from Achill Island in the west to Kilmovee in the east and from An Corrán Buí in the north to Cong in the south might just be the festive miracle […]