The Director of the ISI, Michael McNaughton, has published the ISI Annual Report 2023. Highlights of the 2023 Annual Report include: The launch of a refreshed and updated awareness campaign with the message “Don’t let debt unravel you.” The implementation of a new Bankruptcy Case Management System. 1,625 Abhaile vouchers issued for a free PIP consultation.…
Over 400 students from all over Ireland sat the Ukrainian national multi-disciplinary test (NMT) at Munster Technological University. The university hosted the examination at its North Campus in Kerry in collaboration with North East West Kerry Development Programme (NEWKD). The test is essential for Ukrainian students intending to use their Ukrainian high school certificates to access…
The Embassy of the State of Palestine to Ireland would like to bring to your attention a fact sheet on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict and the Israeli sexual violence against Palestinians, issued by the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, which is attached herewith. On the occasion…
The Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin TD has announced €1.5 million in funding for civic society organisations under the Government’s Shared Island Civic Society Fund. Organisations are invited to apply for funding from Monday 24 June 2024. The Shared Island Civic Society Fund promotes practical North South cooperation and…
The value of Irish exports to the Arab world rose by 6% in the first quarter of 20241 to €731 million, the Arab Irish Chamber of Commerce (AICC) has reported. The Arab region is highly reliant on imports and with a population of nearly 38 million, Saudi Arabia has grown to become the largest importer of Irish…
Workplace hazards can pose significant risks to employee health and safety. Identifying and mitigating these hazards is crucial for maintaining a safe working environment. According to EHS International, these are the five common workplace hazards and how to prevent them: Slips, Trips, and Falls: Prevention: Keep work areas clean and free of obstacles. Use…
4,800 new Irish citizens will be granted Irish citizenship in six ceremonies taking place on today Monday 10 June and Tuesday 11 June at the INEC Killarney. The Ceremonies will see applicants from 138 countries around the world and living in 18 counties on the island of Ireland being conferred as Irish citizens. Speaking ahead…
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Patrick O’Donovan TD has today announced 28 funding awards valued at €34 million to support research across seven Higher Education Institutions. Among the successful research projects are: Design development of sustainable support structures for larger offshore wind turbines Investigating the effectiveness of a nasal vaccine…
Uachtarán na hÉireann, President Michael D. Higgins will today commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings, which took place on 17 May 1974, at ceremonies in Dublin and Monaghan organised by Justice for the Forgotten. The President will meet with survivors and families of those who were killed in Dublin and Monaghan, as…
Catherine Martin, T.D. Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media has appointed Louise Donlon as the new Chair of the Culture Ireland Expert Advisory Committee. Louise replaces Kieran Hanrahan as Chair who has now completed his term. Culture Ireland was established in 2005 as a Division of the Department of Culture, Heritage…