Services.LocalGov.ie provides the public with clear, accessible and user-friendly information about local government services all in one place. The website, launched by Minister of State for Local Government, Peter Burke was developed by the Local Government Management Agency with support from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the County and City
A €6.7m expansion of NovaUCD, the centre for new ventures and entrepreneurs at University College Dublin (UCD), has been officially opened. The project involved the renovation and expansion of NovaUCD’s East Courtyard and will see the centre increasing its capacity to house high-tech start-ups with global ambitions by over 50%. The new facility includes more […]
To mark Science Week 2021, Cork County Council has produced a series of videos on the Council’s YouTube Channel revealing the science behind the work that scientists and technical staff in the Council undertake. Scientists from the Council’s laboratory in Inniscarra will also be hosting Zoom calls with Primary Schools to discuss the importance of […]
Fibre broadband is on its’ way to Roscommon, with the town selected as one of the first towns where SIRO will roll-out its 100% fibre network, as part of broadband operator SIRO’s next phase of expansion. Roscommon is one of the first towns to benefit as SIRO announces a €620m broadband network expansion that reaches a […]
Akara – a Trinity spinout formed in 2019 and now based at The Digital Hub in Dublin’s Liberties – has been awarded significant funding by the European Innovation Council (EIC), which will aid the creation of a robot production facility in Dublin and expand the commercial operations of the business. The recommended funding, awarded through […]
The WiSAR Technology Gateway, at LYIT, has unveiled a new €170,000 state of the art, revolutionary scanning technology. The 8-axis portable CMM (coordinate measuring machine) arm is equipped with an ultra-high precision scanner and related software, following a successful submission to last year’s Enterprise Ireland, Capital Equipment Fund. The advanced technology will see
When world-leading tech firms were deliberating where to post their European headquarters, Ireland moved quickly to make the Emerald Isle the most attractive choice. When it comes to e-scooters, however, Ireland’s approach of taking its time before legalising appears the smarter play. This means that Ireland can use the benefit of hindsight to be a […]
Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English TD, visited the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) in Cavan as part of a series of nationwide engagements by the Minister, who is keen to meet the Local Enterprise Office teams and some of their client companies. Minister English was joined by Brendan Smith TD and […]
This project gained Interreg NWE funding in excess of €12 million in April 2020 to help develop the notion of “Green Electrification” using Airborne Wind Energy (AWE), utilising the strong and steady winds at higher altitudes and with reduced infrastructure costs. MegaAWE aims to test an already developed Power plane (AP3) at a new test […]
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, has launched ‘Speak Out’ – the anonymous tool to report violence and harassment in higher education institutions. Speak Out is an online and anonymous reporting platform for incidents of: bullying cyberbullying harassment discrimination hate crime coercive behaviour
Dublin is one of eight semi-finalists for the 2021 European Capital of Innovation (iCapital) awards, recognising cities across Europe that best promote and foster innovation. The top prize for the competition is €1million with €100,000 for two runner-ups. The European Capital of Innovation (iCapital) awards is an annual recognition prize awarded to the European cities […]
Minister of State, Ossian Smyth TD, will attend the Future Tech Challenge final, which sees public bodies competing to secure a share of a total of €300k in funding with Amazon Web Services(AWS), Cisco and IBM. The competition is being coordinated by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, with the support of IDA Ireland […]
Every summer, millions of people across the country stay indoors to keep cool and stay healthy. In a summer where temperatures skyrocket, there’s nothing more satisfying than the feeling of a crisp, air-conditioned room. These are the reasons we should love water batteries. But heat is not just inconvenient; it can be dangerous, especially because of the […]
Innovate Limerick through Film in Limerick has partnered with Gorm Media to launch a new diversity initiative to support under-represented in the film and TV industry. Supported by Screen Skills Ireland, the initiative responds to the under-representation of people from culturally and ethnically diverse communities working in Irish filmmaking, and the barriers faced by
The Brill Building, the full service creative agency founded by former DDFH&B/JWT Head of Creative, Roisin Keown, has made one of the strongest debuts of any new venture in years, continuing a winning streak with an outstanding performance at the inaugural EFFIE Awards Ireland. EFFIE is a global network and these world class awards are […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the critically important role research plays in addressing some of the major challenges faced by society. Tyndall National Institute’s advances in deep-tech research and innovation are having a significant impact in creating solutions for areas such as climate change, healthcare, and energy production within Europe. Tyndall’s
The pandemic has changed how companies operate and people work. It has also changed how they acquire the skills and professional development they need to do their jobs and emphasised just how rapidly the world of work can change, with lifelong digital learning emerging as key in modern work environments. What seems clear from a […]
Minister for Rural & Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, officially launched the WiFi4EU network in Ballybofey at the Balor Theatre in Donegal. The WiFi4EU network is a Pan European network of free Wi-Fi zones across Europe designed to increase connectivity in public spaces across the member states. Funded by the EU Commission through a voucher […]
Gate One, an international challenger management consultancy, has announced it is launching an Irish office as part of its global expansion. The UK-headquartered company also recently opened in France and the US to serve its growing customer base. Gate One, which is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland, is a leading digital and business […]
Remote work communication and boundaries: Isn’t it funny that for many only a year ago the idea of remote work was an aspiration for many whereas today remote work is actually a necessity for many employers and employees alike. COVID19 has introduced us all to extraordinary times. On the face of it it’s easy to […]