Person: Úna Fitzpatrick

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<p>Technology Ireland echoed Ibec’s recommendation at its own pre-budget submission in recent weeks to deploy money tucked away in the National Training Fund to upskill workers.</p>

economy

Technology Ireland calls for 'essential' investment into digital transition

In its pre-budget submission, Technology Ireland urged the Government to put aside €100m a year until 2030 to meet national and EU digital transition targets

news

Hundreds of rare bee orchids bloom in 'pollinator town' Midleton

farming

Biodiversity can benefit society, say IPSAM hosts

general

Creating a buzz about diversity will benefit all

comment-analysis

If bees die out, there will be a sting in the tail

comment-analysis

Local authorities: busy enough in the battle for Ireland’s bees?

The buzz around pollination

Bees are under threat in Ireland, but a handful of experts are now marshalling an army of volunteers all over the island to protect these miniature wonders, writes Amy Lewis.

Wed, 06 Mar, 2019

Bees facing threat of extinction

One third of the 98 bee species in Ireland are threatened with extinction while three-quarters of the country’s wild plants require insect pollinators.

Mon, 21 Aug, 2017

Teagasc highlights bee plight

Bees need wildflowers on farms, the Teagasc National Crops and Cultivation Open Day in Oak Park, Carlow, has been told.

Fri, 30 Jun, 2017

B&Q takes ‘trailblazing’ step to stop decline in bees

All flowering plants sold by B&Q will be grown free from the pesticides that are linked to a decline in the bee population.

Wed, 10 May, 2017

Let the weeds grow! They can save the bee population

Tue, 12 Apr, 2016

The plight of the humble bee

THE recent sunny spell brought bees out in force; bumbles are flitting between flowers in my garden.

Mon, 01 Jul, 2013

Experienced Nenagh call shots in all-Tipp decider

CALLING on a wealth of experience, Nenagh came out on top in an all-Tipperary final to the BMW Irish Mixed Foursomes Munster final at Muskerry on Saturday, defeating Clonmel 3/2 in the decider.

Mon, 11 Aug, 2003