Tánaiste Warns That No Deal Brexit Threatens Ireland’s Budget Surplus
February 21, 2019 No Responses

Tánaiste Warns That No Deal Brexit Threatens Ireland’s Budget Surplus

A no-deal Brexit threatens to push Ireland into a budgetary deficit, the Tánaiste has warned. Simon Coveney said the economy would be impacted if the UK crashes out of the EU on March 29 because the Irish government would have...
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The New York City St. Patrick’s Day’s Chairman Sean Lane Looks To Growth
February 20, 2019 No Responses

The New York City St. Patrick’s Day’s Chairman Sean Lane Looks To Growth

When businessman Sean Lane was elected to be its Chairman by The New York City St. Patrick’s Day Board of Directors (effective July 1, 2018), he had been playing a critical role in raising funds for the parade as well....
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New Plans Announced to Improve Broadband Access in Rural Areas
February 20, 2019 No Responses

New Plans Announced to Improve Broadband Access in Rural Areas

People in rural Ireland should expect to see an improvement in mobile phone and broadband coverage this year. The taskforce set up to address coverage ahead of the rollout of the National Broadband Plan has laid out its plans for...
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Government Aims To Deliver Almost 50,000 Highly Skilled Tech Graduates by 2022
February 18, 2019 No Responses

Government Aims To Deliver Almost 50,000 Highly Skilled Tech Graduates by 2022

Government ministers have announced a plan to deliver more than 47,000 graduates with high-level ICT skills by 2022. Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys announced the target today...
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Race on to Find Flybmi Replacement for Derry
February 17, 2019 No Responses

Race on to Find Flybmi Replacement for Derry

Urgent talks are ongoing to find another airline to continue the Stansted route from City of Derry Airport following the collapse of flybmi. Derry City and Strabane District Council said it is “committed” to securing an immediate replacement airline for...
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Hayes Insists That Ireland Must Stand Firm on Corporate Taxes
February 16, 2019 No Responses

Hayes Insists That Ireland Must Stand Firm on Corporate Taxes

Ireland needs to hold the line on its corporate tax policies, if pressure grows in Europe to harmonize taxation laws, according to a Fine Gael MEP. Brian Hayes believes the country could pay a price for EU support on the...
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Dublin Ranked as One of Worst Cities for Commuters
February 13, 2019 No Responses

Dublin Ranked as One of Worst Cities for Commuters

Dublin is one of the worst cities in the world to be a driver, according to a new report. A new report from motor data company Inrix shows commuters spent almost 250 hours stuck in cars in the city last...
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Tourism Ireland’s Chief Executive Niall Gibbons Waxes Enthusiastic About Travel to Eire
February 12, 2019 No Responses

Tourism Ireland’s Chief Executive Niall Gibbons Waxes Enthusiastic About Travel to Eire

Tourism Ireland’s Chief Executive Niall Gibbons may be the most passionate Irishman ever, at least when it comes to getting people to visit the Emerald Isle. Responsible for marketing the island overseas, Gibbons has been enjoying a series of success...
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Calls Grow for Bus Lanes on Motorways
February 12, 2019 No Responses

Calls Grow for Bus Lanes on Motorways

There are calls to make more space for buses on motorways and national roads. Fine Gael Senator Anthony Lawlor wants the National Transport Authority to copy the layout used on the M1 to Belfast. He is hoping to get a...
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Intel Looks to Expand in Kildare
February 9, 2019 No Responses

Intel Looks to Expand in Kildare

Thousands of jobs could be created in Kildare as Intel looks to expand. The American tech company already employs over 4,000 staff at its Leixlip base. The company has applied for planning permission to develop a new fabrication facility over...
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