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The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) is seeking clarity for their customers in relation to passport applications and renewals from the Department of Foreign Affairs as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the travel sector. The Passport Office is currently not accepting any applications for passport renewals as public offices […]

In advance of the Bank Holiday weekend, Cork County Council has come together with the Irish Coast Guard, An Garda Siochána and the RNLI to issue a public appeal to continue to abide by government guidelines, stay within 5km of home and to act responsibly. This appeal comes after emergency […]

All 23 Town Teams established under Cork County Council’s “Project ACT” have now met to discuss ways to support businesses and communities affected by COVID-19. Each Town Team consists of local elected representatives, business people, community leaders, tidy towns, traders, members of An Garda Siochana and representatives of the Cork […]

The Sportage is Kia’s bestseller, but the Korean manufacturer’s flagship motor is the Sorento.  During the Coronavirus lockdown Kia released details of the fourth edition of their Sorento,  which was first introduced to Ireland 18 years ago. It won’t be available in Ireland until July or August. Emilio Herrera, Chief […]

From Thursday, May 28, passengers arriving to Ireland from overseas will be required to complete a COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form.  Under new regulations, signed by Minister for Health, Simon Harris TD, passengers arriving from overseas must complete the form and failure to do so will be an offence.  Passengers will […]

Responding to the launch of the European Commission’s €750 billion COVID-19 Recovery Plan, Green Party MEPs Grace O’Sullivan and Ciarán Cuffe say they are broadly welcoming of the plan, which they describe as having the potential to play a part in creating a socially, economically and environmentally resilient Europe, and […]