The Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) has welcomed the announcement by the government that credit unions are considered an ‘essential retail outlet’ in the ongoing fight against COVID-19. This comes on the back of Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe publicly acknowledging the extensive work that has been ongoing across […]
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President Thomas Duffy has welcomed the decision by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine allowing flexibility for young Irish farmers who have applied for the Young Farmers Scheme and TAMS to arrange inspection interviews over the phone instead of in person interviews. The Department has confirmed that required […]
There has been a most encouraging response to the special initiative announced by Gaisce, the President’s Award. The announcement today that Gaisce, the President’s Award, has developed a new ‘Gaisce sa Bhaile’ has been warmly welcomed by young people all over the country. In a statement President Michael D. Higgins […]
In the past week Defence Forces soldiers serving with the UNITED NATIONS DISENGAGEMENT OBSERVER FORCE (UNDOF) in Syria were presented with their service medal by Force Commander UNDOF, Brigadier General Maureen O’Brien. The 130 personnel of the 60 Infantry Group which deployed to their base in Camp Faouar on the […]
Based on guidance from the Department of Health, Cork County Council wishes to advise that public access to beaches, parks and other amenity spaces (with the exception of playgrounds) remain open at present. Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Tim Lucey explains “In response to the current situation and the […]
SVP commends Government and Utility Companies response to the Covid-19 crisis but warns that moneylenders could take advantage of those in financial distress The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) has commended the ongoing efforts of the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection and the Utilities companies to protect vulnerable […]