Education Health News

Minister Humphreys Announces Comprehensive Review of School Meals Programme

By Ryan Harmon 7 April 2022

The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced that a comprehensive evaluation is to be undertaken of the School Meals Programme. The Minister made the announcement on a visit to Scoil Treasa Naofa Primary School, Donore Avenue, Dublin 8. The Programme has an annual budget of over €65 million. This supports over 1,500 […]

Council Partners News

Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council agrees on €211 million budget

By Jack Mullen 26 November 2020

Elected Members for Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council have voted to adopt Budget 2021 which provides for over €211 million in expenditure on critical service provision, an increase of almost €19 million on 2020. The annual revenue Budget provides funding for a very broad range of services from road, cycle lane and foot path maintenance, […]

Financial News

SEAI Welcomes Historic Commitment to Sustainable Energy Action in Budget 2021

By Jack Mullen 16 October 2020

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has welcomed the Government’s historic investment in sustainable energy action, as set out in Budget 2021. This is a significant milestone for both Irish society and the economy as we take fossil fuels out of Ireland’s energy mix, in a just fashion. This commitment means that homes will […]

Financial News

Budget Makes Efficient Cars More Attractive – Provided You Can Afford to Change

By Jack Mullen 15 October 2020

Budget 2021 was anxiously awaited by the motor industry. It was hinted to contain a pretty radical reform of the Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) system, and it did. Sometimes described as a regressive tax, it is an important source of income for the State. The measures confirmed in the Budget do a few things. They […]