[ad_1] DUBLIN’S CHRISTMAS LIGHTS were lit by an 11-year-old girl at Temple Street Children’s Hospital, in a joint effort to raise money for the hospital and promote public support for Irish businesses this Christmas. The lights on Grafton Street, Henry Street, South William Street, Capel Street and others came on as of 7pm tonight. DublinTown … Read more
[ad_1] A proposal for a three-year pilot of a universal basic income in the arts, culture, audiovisual and live performances and events sector has been unanimously endorsed by the Arts and Culture Recovery Task Force appointed by Minister Catherine Martin. The basic, unconditional and optional salary for artists and cultural workers, based on the national … Read more
[ad_1] Jim Magilton has become the favorite to become the new Director of Soccer at Dundalk FC. The 51-year-old is currently IFA’s elite performance director in Northern Ireland, a position he has held since 2013. However, the former Liverpool, Southampton, Sheffield Wednesday and Ipswich Town midfielder is understood to have been offered a newly created … Read more
[ad_1] Eligible businesses can claim cash payments under the Government’s Covid Restrictions Program starting today. The scheme is designed to help businesses that have had to close or have seen a large reduction in trading due to the introduction of Level 3 or higher government restrictions to counter the spread of Covid-19. So far, around … Read more
[ad_1] Apple’s vice president of European operations has said that she expects the company to continue to invest heavily and grow in Ireland for years to come. Cathy Kearney was speaking as Apple celebrates its 40th anniversary in Cork. The company has invested hundreds of millions of euros in Cork over the past decade and … Read more
[ad_1] With less than six weeks to go until December 25, it is still unclear how we will be able to celebrate Christmas and the run-up to it this year amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The Taoiseach said this week that an “exit plan” from the Level 5 restrictions is in the works and that the … Read more
[ad_1] French public radio RFI has apologized for mistakenly posting obituaries for a number of celebrities who are still alive, including Queen Elizabeth of England and Brazilian soccer legend Pelé. Citing a “technical problem” that caused the death notices to be posted on its website today, the broadcaster said: “We offer our apologies to those … Read more
[ad_1] RETAILERS AND PUBLIC are asking for clarity on whether and when they can reopen before the holiday season. Dee Ryan, CEO of Limerick Chamber, said the companies are “very anxious” to reopen their doors as soon as possible. “We will have to open the doors before Christmas. We’re just going to have to do … Read more
[ad_1] The American company Moderna has said that its Covid-19 vaccine was 94.5 percent effective in a preliminary analysis of its large, late-stage clinical trial. Interim data suggests that their vaccine is very effective in preventing people from getting sick, and it also works in all age groups, including the elderly. The UK has not … Read more
[ad_1] The government has launched a consultation process with a view to introducing a legal sickness compensation scheme for workers by the end of next year. At present, Irish employers are not legally required to pay workers when they are ill, although some employers do provide for sick pay on a voluntary basis in the … Read more