Place: Island of Ireland

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Government to discuss tighter travel restrictions with Belfast counterparts

Following the Keelings controversy last week, whereby a plane full of eastern European workers were flown in to pick fruit, the matter was discussed at a meeting of the Cabinet sub-committee on Covid-19.

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Ireland’s third-largest beer company introduces 'Life leave' for its staff

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Raymond McCord brings High Court challenge against Irish State over border poll

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Language change urged to fight obesity stigma

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Campaign hopes to encourage young people to plant one million trees in a day

Dear Sir... Readers' Views (29/12/16)

Trade tariffs on the horizon if UK public opts for Brexit

Ireland will have more than a passing interest in the outcome of the Brexit referendum on June 23.

Mon, 25 Apr, 2016

Amazing beach artwork in Waterford launches Cycle against Suicide

This piece of amazing artwork was created by Waterford artist Sean Corcoran and 28 volunteers as part of the Cycle Against Suicide initiative.

Tue, 20 Oct, 2015

Simon Coveney strengthens spirit drinks regulations

New regulations to protect the integrity of a number of key Irish spirit drinks products such as whiskey, poitin and cream were announced yesterday.

Tue, 28 Jul, 2015

Mart sales flying high, and hopes reopening of US market could further boost prices

Before I begin this week’s mart report, I feel I must remind those involved in the business of buying store cattle that we are in the month of February, it’s not May.

Thu, 12 Feb, 2015

New initiative at Aviva Stadium to help fund amateur clubs

A new initiative aimed at raising revenue for amateur soccer and rugby clubs across Ireland has been launched today.

Fri, 07 Nov, 2014

FF: Work with the North

Fianna Fáil TDs have urged Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney to work with Sinn Féin to increase the live cattle trade from north to south.

Thu, 03 Jul, 2014

Dublin food services firm signs €3.4m deal with La Rousse Foods

Food and support services company, Compass Group Ireland, has signed a two-year contract with Irish fine food specialists, La Rousse Foods.

Wed, 07 May, 2014

Michael Douglas ‘enlightens’ public on cancer

Actor Michael Douglas has been credited with “spectacularly” raising awareness of head and neck cancer (HNC) after he attributed some throat cancers to oral sex during an interview with The Guardian.

Wed, 14 Aug, 2013

Oil refinery report was ‘proactive’

The Department of Communication, Energy and Natural Resources report into oil refineries was commissioned well in advance of the expiry of Whitegate’s oil refining obligation in 2016 and yet recommends that the department find out what the ConocoPhilips intends to do with their Irish unit, which they have already put up for sale.

Wed, 31 Jul, 2013

Autonomy of milk vital to Ireland

Q&A with Éamon Ó Cuív

Thu, 18 Jul, 2013

Ulster Bank defends downsizing decisions

Ulster Bank has issued a statement defending the news that it is to shed 1,800 workers as it closes between 30 and 40 branches.

Wed, 03 Jul, 2013

Wexford fish suppliers win contract with Compass Group

Atlantis Seafoods, Wexford, has won a deal to provide fresh fish to food and support services company, Compass Group Ireland.

Thu, 04 Apr, 2013

Farmers urged to be vigilant after Schmallenberg signs found in Cork

The Department of Agriculture has identified the Schmallenberg virus in a bovine foetus submitted for autopsy from a farm in Co Cork.

Wed, 31 Oct, 2012

O’Kennedy to take up top INM post

Independent News & Media’s group chief financial officer Donal Buggy is to leave the group on Oct 5, to pursue other interests.

Thu, 19 Jul, 2012

Blooming great: Crowds flock to garden festival

MORE THAN 70 medals were awarded to show gardens at Bord Bia’s Bloom 2011 in Dublin yesterday.

Fri, 03 Jun, 2011

Make our island a top tourist spot

THE island of Ireland has not had a Taoiseach of courage since the late John A Costello declared the state a Republic, or a statesman since the late Éamon de Valera.

Mon, 09 May, 2011

Ulster Bank hails success of Saturday opening

Ulster Bank has today stated that its policy of Saturday opening has been "a major success" since the initiative began in September 2010.

Wed, 09 Mar, 2011

Official IRA also decommissions

A second republican paramilitary group in the North announced today that it had decommissioned its weapons.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2010

Athletics Ireland determined to build two indoor arenas in Dublin

ATHLETICS IRELAND are to press to have two indoor arenas build in Dublin, Chief Executive Brendan Hackett revealed yesterday.

Fri, 07 Dec, 2007

Accountants call for ‘unified’ corporation tax

AN island of Ireland corporate tax rate of 12.5% has been proposed by the country’s largest professional body of accountants.

Thu, 17 May, 2007

Taoiseach says 1916 republicans would have welcomed Paisley handshake

Sun, 08 Apr, 2007

Food firm introduces new origin of beef system

AN INITIATIVE to help restaurants to meet the new law on identifying the country of origin of beef on their menus was announced yesterday by Pallas Foods.

Thu, 31 Aug, 2006

Report reveals entrepreneur facts

A REPORT shows there are around 324,000 entrepreneurs in Ireland.

Sat, 26 Nov, 2005

US fund donates €8m to Irish organisations

Eight million euro has been donated by the American Ireland Fund to over 300 charities and community organisations throughout the country.

Tue, 21 Jun, 2005

GPA launch telecom fundraiser

The Gaelic Players’ Association has today announced details of a €2m joint venture arrangement with new telecommunications company, ClubTel.

Thu, 29 Apr, 2004

FF’s lowest tactic yet: spreading fear and confusion on immigration

SO. This referendum on citizenship. Its only purpose is to bring us into line with every other European country, right?

Tue, 20 Apr, 2004