Ireland Government News

TERMINALFOUR today announced that its web content management solution is being used by Derby City Council to deliver greater online services to citizens 24x7 and improve overall online communications.

Irish registrar and hosting company Blacknight urge Irish the Irish Internet community to join them in saying no to a “SOPA” style law being enacted by ministerial order.

Clare County Fire and Rescue Service has become the first fire service in Ireland to be equipped with next generation personal protective equipment (PPE).

- Customers include Cranfield University, University of Plymouth and the Exports Credit Guarantee Department. - Nathean’s data analytics software helps users to make more informed decisions, and manage budgets and resources more effectively.

ABA Ireland Urges Minister to re-consider closure of Achieve ABA

TURKEY: Predicted to become the fastest growing OECD country between 2011 and 2017, Turkey is a country on the move. Understanding this increasingly influential member of the G20 is no longer a luxury – it’s a must.

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Vendor-hosted solution extends the reach of value-added services for subscribers across Europe

Clare Fianna Fail General Election Candidate Dr. John Hillery says the reconfiguration of health services in the Mid West should be reviewed in light of concerns expressed by health professionals and patients in the region.

Touted as the driving force behind Ireland’s economic recovery – what do small businesses feel lies ahead in 2011?

More than 1,800 schools are to receive grants, averaging €5,348 per school, to carry out works to reduce water usage and consequently water charges.

Owen Fitzpatrick, TV Psychologist and Charisma Expert, says that Bill Clinton is the perfect example of a charismatic Leader. Here, he unveils his secrets...

We are supposed to be the most charming race on the face of the planet. Go to Ireland, they say, and you will be greeted with a friendly, fun race full of the joys of life. Or will you?

Gary Delaney, CEO of Loc8 Code Ltd. has welcomed the news that the Irish Government has appointed a group of consultants to assist the Minister for Communications in revising proposals to implement a postcode in Ireland.

Minister for Defence Tony Killeen, T.D., has welcomed the allocation of grant aid, totalling €160,000, awarded by the Genio Trust to support Brothers of Charity Services Clare Ltd.

A new coalition of Irish business leaders has issued an open letter urging the government to leverage the State’s €17bn annual procurement spend to develop the green economy.

Clare T.D. and Minister Tony Killeen has welcomed the announcement of an expenditure package of €26,479 to support the work of local community and voluntary organisations across County Clare.

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Over 30 Local Government and Academic figures from throughout Europe gathered at the University of Limerick (UL) today to launch a new initiative aimed at encouraging greater eco-design in regional planning policies.

ALISON has welcomed Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s announcement to provide free computers and broadband connectivity to more than 270,00 families across England through the Home Access programme. In support of this initiative,

Kilrush Town Council last night announced a series of measures aimed at stimulating growth in the West Clare economy.

The HSE has been requested to lift a boil notice that has been in place for over four years in Ennis and surrounding areas.

Patients opting to have the latest fat busting treatment VASER are being warned that some UK cosmetic clinics claiming to offer the cutting-edge treatment could be misleading patients by actually giving them cheaper laser lipolysis instead.

Minister of State Tony Killeen, T.D., has welcomed the approval of 35,000 euro for Clare County Council to implement measures to promote the integration of foreign nationals in the local community.

20 South East Clare families evacuated during recent flooding along the Lower River Shannon have been informed that they may return to their homes.

The Clare Crisis Management Centre confirmed this evening that it received in excess of 900 phone calls to its 24-hour emergency helpline during its period of operation from Thursday 19th to Friday 27th November.

Limerick County Council has welcomed the decision of the ESB to reduce the level of discharges from Parteen Weir.

Flood response efforts continue across County Clare with local authority staff, Clare County Fire and Rescue, the ESB, the Army, the HSE, Gardai and Civil Defence providing 24-hour response to the flooding crisis on the ground.

Tony Killeen T.D., Minister of State, today attended the EU Fisheries Council where he set down a strong marker to make clear that the important mackerel fishery is protected and that Ireland’s share of the fishery is maintained.

Up to 60 students and young people from across County Limerick participated in the eight annual Comhairle na nÓg at County Hall, Dooradoyle today.

Dr. Patrick Treacy, Medical Director of Ailesbury Clinics issued this statement to Dr. Katy Taylor, Secretariat of the European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE) when recently questioned about animal suffering during Botulinum testing

The economic and social challenges facing Limerick were today brought to the fore in Thomond Park where local and regional development authorities considered details of the first ever locally produced economic action plan for Limerick City & County.

Despite the increasing financial constraints being placed on the Local Government sector, staff at Limerick County Council have demonstrated their generosity by donating 18,000 euro to various local charities today.

The Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs has announced that funding totalling EUR1,221,091 has been allocated to Clare Local Development Company Limited under the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013.

Clare County Fire and Rescue Service has reported a significant decrease in the number of fire incidents around the county in the first eight months of 2009.

Minister of State Tony Killeen today said that Ireland's policy and contribution on tackling climate change is increasingly shaped by our membership of the European Union, where we in turn can exert influence on the wider world.

Clare County Council confirmed today it was awaiting approval from the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to carry out a wide range of accessibility works in 17 towns and villages throughout the County.

The need to ensure security of food supply and the doubling of global food production over the next forty years should be considered when addressing the challenge of reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions, stated Junior Agriculture Minister Tony Killeen.

Clare Green Councillor Brian Meaney, one of three sitting Green Councillors in the country, has said the Government will collapse if Fianna Fail ignores his Party's stance on NAMA and the Commission on Taxation Report.

An Irish cosmetic surgeon has made plans to travel to America to attend Michael Jackson's funeral. Dr Patrick Treacy from the Ailesbury Clinic said that he first met the singer when he travelled to Ireland and treated him as a close friend.

The Iraq War, (Second Gulf War) is an ongoing conflict, which began on March 20th 2003 with the United States led invasion of Iraq by a multinational coalition composed of US and UK troops supported by smaller contingents from other nations.

T.D. finian McGrath speaks on the important motion of confidence in the Government.

Kedco is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Kennedy to the high level action group on Green Enterprise recently announced by the Irish Government.

At its annual conference held last week in Cardiff, entitled ‘Innovation through Co-operation’, ProTon Europe stressed the need for the European Union Member States to continue to invest in research and development and innovation.

A survey by Data Protection Ireland journal reveal that top Irish organisations are currently not able to demonstrate that they have taken steps towards data protection compliance by delegating data protection responsibilities to appointed employees.

Health Canada recently changed the labeling of Botox to include the risk of distant toxin spread. Irish Cosmetic expert, Dr Patrick Treacy noted that there are no medically confirmed cases of distant toxin spread related to Botox Cosmetic in Canada

A report by Peter Bacon & Associates into the impact of the recent price collapse in markets for recycling materials called on the Minister for Environment to take a lead in dealing with the market correction in order to protect the recycling market

Respond! Housing Association contends that Budget 2009 does little to help the working poor and will result in more people living in poverty in Ireland.

Respond! Housing Association calls on the Govenment not to forget those most in need in the upcoming budget

Ireland's largest housing association expresses disappointment at Budget 2009 claiming it did not go far enough to help the poor in society