dublinnews.com latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for dublinnews.com. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page dublinnews.com http://www.dublinnews.com en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:53:52 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:53:52 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[Undefeated South Carolina No. 1 in Albany region full of fresh faces]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274179307/undefeated-south-carolina-no-1-in-albany-region-full-of-fresh-faces 274179307 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:05:12 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274179307/undefeated-south-carolina-no-1-in-albany-region-full-of-fresh-faces <![CDATA[Boxing Federation of India accepts high-performance director Bernard Dunne's resignation]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274178687/boxing-federation-of-india-accepts-high-performance-director-bernard-dunne-resignation 274178687 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:55:53 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274178687/boxing-federation-of-india-accepts-high-performance-director-bernard-dunne-resignation <![CDATA[Driver of car dies in single-vehicle crash on N8]]> CO CORK, Ireland - A fatal single-vehicle road traffic collision has occurred on Monday in Cork City.

The driver of a car was killed when the vehicle crashed on the outbound lane on the Lower Glanmire Road (N8) in Tivoli, Cork City shortly before 7:00am on Monday.

The driver was the onyl occupant of the vehicle.

Gardai remain at the scene pending an examination by Forensic Collision Investigators. http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274178492/driver-of-car-dies-in-single-vehicle-crash-on-n8 274178492 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:02:24 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274178492/driver-of-car-dies-in-single-vehicle-crash-on-n8 <![CDATA[Rishi Sunak's father-in-law gifts $30 million in stock to infant grandson]]> Billionaire Narayana Murthy has presented shares in his company to a 4-month-old baby, sparking controversy on social media

Indian billionaire Narayana Murthy, the founder of the tech company Infosys, has gifted shares worth almost $30 million to his four-month-old grandson, Indian media reported on Monday, citing a stock exchange disclosure. The newbo]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274178497/rishi-sunak-father-in-law-gifts-30-million-in-stock-to-infant-grandson 274178497 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:56:47 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274178497/rishi-sunak-father-in-law-gifts-30-million-in-stock-to-infant-grandson <![CDATA[Ireland's Andrew Balbirnie fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct]]> New Delhi [India], March 18 (ANI): Ireland batter Andrew Balbirnie has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second T20I against Afghanistan in Sharjah.

According to a release from ICC, Balbirnie was found to have breached Article 2.8 of the Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "showing dissent at an Umpire's decis]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274178487/ireland-andrew-balbirnie-fined-for-breaching-icc-code-of-conduct 274178487 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:55:57 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274178487/ireland-andrew-balbirnie-fined-for-breaching-icc-code-of-conduct <![CDATA[Ireland's PM says immigration is 'top-tier issue' in nation's politics]]> DUBLIN, Ireland: Immigration has increasingly become a significant issue in Irish politics, remarked Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, addressing the upcoming elections in the Republic.

Local and European elections are set for Friday, June 7, with speculation surrounding a possible general election later this year. However, Varadkar confirmed that the Coalition Government, comprising Fine Gael, Fianna Fail, and the Green ]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274177320/ireland-pm-says-immigration-is-top-tier-issue-in-nation-politics 274177320 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:08:33 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274177320/ireland-pm-says-immigration-is-top-tier-issue-in-nation-politics <![CDATA[Live: Israel launches night raid on Gaza's al-Shifa hospital]]> The Israeli army announced Monday an operation was under way in Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital, saying the complex was being used by senior Hamas militants. The Hamas government media office in Gaza condemned the operation, saying that "the storming of the Al-Shifa medical complex with tanks, drones, and weapons, and shooting inside it, is a war crime". Follow our liveblog for the latest developments on Israel's war on Hamas]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274175554/live-israel-launches-night-raid-on-gaza-al-shifa-hospital 274175554 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:08:05 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274175554/live-israel-launches-night-raid-on-gaza-al-shifa-hospital <![CDATA[Rashid, Nabi pull Afghanistan back in T20I series with 10-run win over Ireland]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274175198/rashid-nabi-pull-afghanistan-back-in-t20i-series-with-10-run-win-over-ireland 274175198 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:18:20 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274175198/rashid-nabi-pull-afghanistan-back-in-t20i-series-with-10-run-win-over-ireland <![CDATA[Biden Jokes About His Opponent's Age and His Own at DC Roast]]> washington - The big news this week, U.S. President Joe Biden said at a weekend Washington roast, was that two candidates had clinched their party's nomination for president. But one was too old, too mentally unfit for the job, he said.

'The other's me,' Bidden quipped.

The digs against Republican Donald Trump kept coming from the president at the annual Gridiron Club and Foundation Dinner, as Biden deflect]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274174800/biden-jokes-about-his-opponent-age-and-his-own-at-dc-roast 274174800 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:35:17 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274174800/biden-jokes-about-his-opponent-age-and-his-own-at-dc-roast <![CDATA[Biden Jokes About His Opponent's Age and His Own at DC Roast]]> washington - The big news this week, U.S. President Joe Biden said at a weekend Washington roast, was that two candidates had clinched their party's nomination for president. But one was too old, too mentally unfit for the job, he said.

'The other's me,' Bidden quipped.

The digs against Republican Donald Trump kept coming from the president at the annual Gridiron Club and Foundation Dinner, as Biden deflect]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274174756/biden-jokes-about-his-opponent-age-and-his-own-at-dc-roast 274174756 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:05:07 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274174756/biden-jokes-about-his-opponent-age-and-his-own-at-dc-roast <![CDATA[UAE leaders congratulate President of Ireland on National Day]]> Dubai [UAE], March 17 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Michael D. Higgins, President of the Republic of Ireland, on the occasion of his country's National Day.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Cha]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274174636/uae-leaders-congratulate-president-of-ireland-on-national-day 274174636 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:18:58 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274174636/uae-leaders-congratulate-president-of-ireland-on-national-day <![CDATA[Ireland Archbishop calls for national conversation about migrants]]> DUBLIN, Ireland: In his St. Patrck's Day message, Archbishop Eamon Martin has called for a nationwide conversation on migration.

Ireland needs to "have an honest and open conversation" about migration, said Martin, as reported by local media.

"As we think of Irish emigrants who sometimes struggled to gain acceptance in foreign lands, we also turn our hearts to the many newcomers who have arrived among us,]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274174505/ireland-archbishop-calls-for-national-conversation-about-migrants 274174505 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:01:07 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274174505/ireland-archbishop-calls-for-national-conversation-about-migrants <![CDATA[Biden Jokes About His Opponent's Age and His Own at DC Roast]]> Washington - The big news this week, U.S. President Joe Biden said at a weekend Washington roast, was that two candidates had clinched their party's nomination for president. But one was too old, too mentally unfit for the job, he said.

'The other's me,' Bidden quipped.

The digs against Republican Donald Trump kept coming from the president at the annual Gridiron Club and Foundation Dinner, as Biden deflect]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274174259/biden-jokes-about-his-opponent-age-and-his-own-at-dc-roast 274174259 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:05:24 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274174259/biden-jokes-about-his-opponent-age-and-his-own-at-dc-roast <![CDATA[EAM Jaishankar wishes Irish counterpart Micheal Martin on St. Patrick's Day]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274173895/eam-jaishankar-wishes-irish-counterpart-micheal-martin-on-st-patrick-day 274173895 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:37:25 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274173895/eam-jaishankar-wishes-irish-counterpart-micheal-martin-on-st-patrick-day <![CDATA[Biden Jokes About His Opponent's Age and His Own During Roast]]> washington - The big news this week, U.S. President Joe Biden said at a weekend Washington roast, was that two candidates had clinched their party's nomination for president. But one was too old, too mentally unfit for the job, he said.

'The other's me,' Bidden quipped.

The digs against Republican Donald Trump kept coming from the president at the annual Gridiron Club and Foundation Dinner, as Biden deflect]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274173583/biden-jokes-about-his-opponent-age-and-his-own-during-roast 274173583 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:35:13 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274173583/biden-jokes-about-his-opponent-age-and-his-own-during-roast <![CDATA[Tents on Dublin's streets, "shameful reminder" of policy failures: Jennifer Whitmore]]> DUBLIN, Ireland - Asylum seekers staying in Dublin's 'tent city' have been evacuated.

Hundreds live in a temporary Mount Street camp near the International Protection Office.

Concerns have been expressed regarding the camp's facilities and the well-being of individuals who stay there.

Alternative tented housing with food, shower, and toilet facilities is supposedly available in Crooksling, in the co]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274173116/tents-on-dublin-streets-shameful-reminder-of-policy-failures-jennifer-whitmore 274173116 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 06:06:45 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274173116/tents-on-dublin-streets-shameful-reminder-of-policy-failures-jennifer-whitmore <![CDATA[America Is Getting Green for Its Largest St. Patrick's Day Parades]]> NEW YORK - St. Patrick's Day parades across the U.S. are going on Saturday, promising to turn a river green in the Midwest, commemorate a big anniversary in the South and put forth the first female leader of a major beer company as a grand marshal of the New York parade that predates the nation's founding.

The holiday commemorates Ireland's patron saint and was popularized largely by Irish Catholic immigrants. Wh]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274170655/america-is-getting-green-for-its-largest-st-patrick-day-parades 274170655 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 19:35:12 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274170655/america-is-getting-green-for-its-largest-st-patrick-day-parades <![CDATA[Ireland government urged to postpone fuel excise duty increase]]> DUBLIN, Ireland: Industry body Fuels for Ireland (FFI) is urgently urging the Minister for Finance and the Government to postpone the planned increase in excise duty on fuels scheduled for April 1.

This call comes amidst concerns that the hike could endanger businesses, particularly fuel retailers in border counties.

Following the British chancellor's decision to postpone fuel excise duty increases for 1]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274170528/ireland-government-urged-to-postpone-fuel-excise-duty-increase 274170528 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 16:02:23 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274170528/ireland-government-urged-to-postpone-fuel-excise-duty-increase <![CDATA[DAERA Minister Muir visits Brussels]]> DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has completed a series of engagements during a three-day visit to Brussels to discuss areas of mutual interest between Northern Ireland and the EU.

Minister Muir is pictured with Junior Ministers Aisling Reilly and Pam Cameron and Joe O'Brien, Minister of State at the]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274170265/daera-minister-muir-visits-brussels 274170265 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274170265/daera-minister-muir-visits-brussels <![CDATA[Scammers in Ireland targeting funeral ceremonies online]]> DUBLIN, Ireland - In the latest internet rip-off scandal, con artists are trying to charge people for watching funeral ceremonies online.

The most recent Internet rip-off controversy involves attempting to bill victims for seeing funeral ceremonies on the Internet.

They are using death announcements to target particular requiem masses and ceremonies. Then, they post fictitious notices on social media acco]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274169881/scammers-in-ireland-targeting-funeral-ceremonies-online 274169881 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 05:33:42 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274169881/scammers-in-ireland-targeting-funeral-ceremonies-online <![CDATA[Bulgaria Can Adopt the Euro in 2025, Confirms Eurogroup President]]> Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe confirmed that Bulgaria could adopt the euro in 2025. This statement came following discussions with Bulgarian officials, including outgoing Prime Minister Nikolay Denkov, outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Mariya Gabriel, and outgoing Finance Minister Assen Vassilev.

Donohoe emphasized the importance of Bulgaria's efforts to control inflation, which he stated was crucial to achiev]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274169562/bulgaria-can-adopt-the-euro-in-2025-confirms-eurogroup-president 274169562 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:12:01 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274169562/bulgaria-can-adopt-the-euro-in-2025-confirms-eurogroup-president <![CDATA[Past, present and future unite in the Corleck Building]]> Toronto, Ontario, March 16, 2024 -The historic Canada Maltings administrative office in Eireann Quay will undergo a major restoration and renovation through an investment of more than $4.5 million from the federal government. The project is also being funded by the Government of Ireland and the Canada Ireland Foundation.

Announced by Parliamentary Secretary James Maloney; the Tanaiste, Ire]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274170659/past-present-and-future-unite-in-the-corleck-building 274170659 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:40:34 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274170659/past-present-and-future-unite-in-the-corleck-building <![CDATA[Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Toronto]]> Toronto, Ontario, March 15, 2024 - Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with James Maloney, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and the Attorney General of Canada and Member of Parliament for Etobicoke-Lakeshore; Tanaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence for Ireland, Micheal Martin TD; and Robert G. Kearns, Chair and Founder of the]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274168259/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-toronto 274168259 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:00:42 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274168259/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-toronto <![CDATA[Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for St. Patrick's Day]]> Montreal, Quebec, March 15, 2024 - On March 17, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in green from sunset to 9 p.m. to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and recognize the contributions made by Canadians of Irish descent.

Note: After 9 p.m., the architectural lighting will return to the b]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274168261/samuel-de-champlain-bridge-special-illumination-for-st-patrick-day 274168261 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:00:07 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274168261/samuel-de-champlain-bridge-special-illumination-for-st-patrick-day <![CDATA[Irish Anger Over Gaza Overshadows White House St. Patrick Celebration]]> White House - U.S. President Joe Biden hosted Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Friday for the annual St. Patrick's Day reception at the White House, amid calls to boycott the event by many in Ireland who are outraged by staunch U.S. support of Israel in its war against Hamas.

"Today celebrates 100 years, 100 years of diplomatic relations between Ireland and America," Biden said in front of reporters at the to]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274165981/irish-anger-over-gaza-overshadows-white-house-st-patrick-celebration 274165981 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:05:11 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274165981/irish-anger-over-gaza-overshadows-white-house-st-patrick-celebration <![CDATA["Not possible to be without Virat in T20 WC, India needs sheet anchor": Srikkanth slams "rumour mongers"]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274165497/not-possible-to-be-without-virat-in-t20-wc-india-needs-sheet-anchor-srikkanth-slams-rumour-mongers 274165497 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:37:33 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274165497/not-possible-to-be-without-virat-in-t20-wc-india-needs-sheet-anchor-srikkanth-slams-rumour-mongers <![CDATA[Slight rise of 4.27% in average mortgage rate in Ireland]]> DUBLIN, Ireland: According to the latest data from the Central Bank of Ireland, the average mortgage rate in Ireland increased slightly in January to 4.27 percent.

This figure represents a marginal uptick from December's average interest rate of 4.19 percent.

Comparing year-on-year, January's rate stands significantly higher than the 2.93 percent average noted in the same month of 2023. Among Eurozone co]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274165156/slight-rise-of-427-in-average-mortgage-rate-in-ireland 274165156 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:32:28 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274165156/slight-rise-of-427-in-average-mortgage-rate-in-ireland <![CDATA[Rashid Khan returns from injury as Afghanistan named T20I squad for Ireland series]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274164879/rashid-khan-returns-from-injury-as-afghanistan-named-t20i-squad-for-ireland-series 274164879 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 03:18:17 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274164879/rashid-khan-returns-from-injury-as-afghanistan-named-t20i-squad-for-ireland-series <![CDATA[Opinion - Northern Ireland's 'Dirty War']]> The recent release of Peter Taylor's documentary Our Dirty War: The British State and the IRA looks at those who were brutally interrogated by state forces and paramilitary e]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274165098/opinion---northern-ireland-dirty-war 274165098 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:26:57 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274165098/opinion---northern-ireland-dirty-war <![CDATA[UK PM rules out general election on May 2]]> LONDON, March 14 (Xinhua) -- UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Thursday that there will not be a general election on May 2, ending months-long speculation that he would call an early election.

Sunak made the statement when talking to ITV News on Thursday. Previously, he said an election would be held in the second half of this year but didn't rule out an election in May.

"In several weeks' time, we've g]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274164532/uk-pm-rules-out-general-election-on-may-2 274164532 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:30:24 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274164532/uk-pm-rules-out-general-election-on-may-2 <![CDATA[EAM Jaishankar interacts with journalists from Central, Eastern European countries]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274164451/eam-jaishankar-interacts-with-journalists-from-central-eastern-european-countries 274164451 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:55:03 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274164451/eam-jaishankar-interacts-with-journalists-from-central-eastern-european-countries <![CDATA[Since return scheme started in Ireland, over 5 million containers collected]]> DUBLIN, Ireland: Since its launch on February 1, Ireland's Deposit Return Scheme, known as Re-turn, has achieved a significant milestone, with over 5.6 million drinks containers returned.

The momentum has only accelerated, with the first 10 days of March alone seeing returns of more than 3.6 million containers.

Remarkably, the volume of returns in the initial 10 days of March surpasses the total returns ]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274164152/since-return-scheme-started-in-ireland-over-5-million-containers-collected 274164152 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:33:17 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274164152/since-return-scheme-started-in-ireland-over-5-million-containers-collected <![CDATA[UK flight chaos made worse by remote working - report]]> It took a long time for key personnel to reach the office after an IT meltdown led to a widespread grounding of flights last August, a watchdog has revealed

An air traffic control meltdown in Britain last August that saw flights grounded during a busy travel period was exacerbated by the fact that key personnel were working from home, according to an i]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274164137/uk-flight-chaos-made-worse-by-remote-working---report 274164137 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:12:06 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274164137/uk-flight-chaos-made-worse-by-remote-working---report <![CDATA[All-Ireland Heritage Skills Programme launched]]> The All-Ireland Heritage Skills Programme has opened for applications for the third year of the programme. Developed by The King's Foundation in partnership with the Heritage Council and Northern Ireland's Department for Communities, this programme will welcome seven aspiring craftspeople with an interest in heritage skills, who will work on historic buildings and sites throughout the island of Irel]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274165221/all-ireland-heritage-skills-programme-launched 274165221 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274165221/all-ireland-heritage-skills-programme-launched <![CDATA[Northern Ireland Economic Output Statistics]]> The economic output statistics were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency (NISRA).

Economic Output Statistics published.

Commentary

  • Output in the services sector decreased by 0.3% over the fourth quarter of 2]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274163420/northern-ireland-economic-output-statistics 274163420 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274163420/northern-ireland-economic-output-statistics <![CDATA[O'Neill and Little-Pengelly praise 'positive impact' of Ireland Funds]]> The First Minister and deputy First Minister have paid tribute to Ireland Funds for its critical role in promoting and supporting peace.

    Michelle O'Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly, speaking at the Ireland Funds Gala in Washington, welcomed the positive and real impact made across society by the philanthropic body.

    ]]>
    http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274156695/oneill-and-little-pengelly-praise-positive-impact-of-ireland-funds 274156695 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274156695/oneill-and-little-pengelly-praise-positive-impact-of-ireland-funds
    <![CDATA[EAM Jaishankar explores new areas of collaboration with Ireland Minister]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274156767/eam-jaishankar-explores-new-areas-of-collaboration-with-ireland-minister 274156767 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:18:49 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274156767/eam-jaishankar-explores-new-areas-of-collaboration-with-ireland-minister <![CDATA[Healing hands for Gaza: Irish healthcare pros' urgent call to action]]> DUBLIN, Ireland - Over 1,000 Irish healthcare workers have written to the Taoiseach, urging him to use his meeting with the U.S. President this weekend to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

    The Irish Healthcare Workers for Palestine (IHWP) have asked him, as Taoiseach, doctor, and human rights advocate, to firmly and unequivocally demand an immediate ceasefire and orchestrate adequate lifesaving aid for the people of ]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274156483/healing-hands-for-gaza-irish-healthcare-pros-urgent-call-to-action 274156483 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 05:38:44 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274156483/healing-hands-for-gaza-irish-healthcare-pros-urgent-call-to-action <![CDATA[Confronting the Rising Civilian Toll from Explosive Weapons]]> In late February, I joined youth from 14 countries for a four-day seminar on the rising civilian toll caused by bombing and shelling with explosive weapons in towns and cities during armed conflict. The event was hosted by Mines Action Canada, a co-founder-along with Human Rights Watch-of the International Network on Explosive Weapons (INE]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274154811/confronting-the-rising-civilian-toll-from-explosive-weapons 274154811 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:24:39 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274154811/confronting-the-rising-civilian-toll-from-explosive-weapons <![CDATA[Appointment to the NI Judicial Appointments Commission (NIJAC)]]> The First Minister, Michelle O'Neill MLA, and the deputy First Minister, Emma Little Pengelly MLA, have appointed District Judge (Magistrates' Courts) Anne Marshall to serve on the Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission (NIJAC).

    The appointment is for a 5-year term from 11 March 2024 to 10 March 2029.

    ]]>
    http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274154602/appointment-to-the-ni-judicial-appointments-commission-nijac 274154602 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274154602/appointment-to-the-ni-judicial-appointments-commission-nijac
    <![CDATA[Labour Market Statistics]]> The labour market statistics containing HMRC Real Time Information data for Northern Ireland, Claimant Count, NI redundancy data and results from the Quarterly Employment Survey were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency.

    Young people not in education, employ]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274154140/labour-market-statistics 274154140 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274154140/labour-market-statistics <![CDATA[Ireland referendums: what went wrong for the government and why double defeat draws a line under a decade of constitutional reform]]> Ireland, more than any other EU country, has a long and colourful history of referendums. Another chapter in that history has played out in the form of resounding defeats for two government proposals aimed at modernising the constitution.

    One sought to remove a reference to a "woman's" life "within the home" and recognise the value of "care" provided to others within the home. The other aimed to redefine the "fa]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274154434/ireland-referendums-what-went-wrong-for-the-government-and-why-double-defeat-draws-a-line-under-a-decade-of-constitutional-reform 274154434 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 07:06:10 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274154434/ireland-referendums-what-went-wrong-for-the-government-and-why-double-defeat-draws-a-line-under-a-decade-of-constitutional-reform <![CDATA[Irish families have changed - it's a shame the constitution won't be amended to reflect that]]> The Irish electorate has rejected a proposal to formally change the definition of "family" in the constitution. Voters also rejected a second referendum on changing wording about a woman's "duties in the home".

    The constitution of 1937 states that the family is founded on marriage and that the "St]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274154439/irish-families-have-changed---it-a-shame-the-constitution-wont-be-amended-to-reflect-that 274154439 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 07:06:03 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274154439/irish-families-have-changed---it-a-shame-the-constitution-wont-be-amended-to-reflect-that <![CDATA[Northern Ireland bereavement support website launched]]> Health Minister Robin Swann has launched a new bereavement support website for Northern Ireland.

    'Bereaved NI' can be accessed at Bereaved | Bereaved (hscni.net) and will provide a range of accessible resources for people who are experiencing bereavement and ensure t]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274152948/northern-ireland-bereavement-support-website-launched 274152948 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274152948/northern-ireland-bereavement-support-website-launched <![CDATA[Appointment of Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) for Northern Ireland]]> The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has announced that Mr Brian Dooher (MRCVS) has been successful in the recent external recruitment competition to appoint a new Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) for Northern Ireland.

    The Chief Veterinary Officer provides evidence-based professional advice to D]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274149551/appointment-of-chief-veterinary-officer-cvo-for-northern-ireland 274149551 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274149551/appointment-of-chief-veterinary-officer-cvo-for-northern-ireland <![CDATA[The Transport Accessibility Statistics Northern Ireland report has been published today]]> This report presents statistics and data relating to transport accessibility in Northern Ireland. It is an official statistics report produced by the Department for Infrastructure's (DfI) Analysis, Statistics and Research Branch (ASRB). The report brings together a range of information from various sources.

    The publ]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274149109/the-transport-accessibility-statistics-northern-ireland-report-has-been-published-today 274149109 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274149109/the-transport-accessibility-statistics-northern-ireland-report-has-been-published-today <![CDATA[Long praises new online prison visits booking system]]> The Northern Ireland Prison Service is leading the way in offering the first fully online visit booking system across UK prisons.

    In-person and virtual visits to any prison in NI can now be booked at Book a visit to prison | nidirect.

    Viewin]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274148170/long-praises-new-online-prison-visits-booking-system 274148170 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274148170/long-praises-new-online-prison-visits-booking-system <![CDATA[PRONI goes on the record to close centenary celebration]]> The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) has launched a special publication to mark the end of its centenary year.

    'PRONI 100 Treasures' features a selection of 100 fascinating documents, dating from 1219 to the present day. It documents the interesting and important items which now form part of the public]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274146698/proni-goes-on-the-record-to-close-centenary-celebration 274146698 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274146698/proni-goes-on-the-record-to-close-centenary-celebration <![CDATA[Ireland wants to become gateway for UAE to Europe: Irish minister]]> By Binsal Abdulkader

    ABU DHABI, 4th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Ireland wants to become a gateway for the UAE and other Gulf states to the European Union (EU) market, Simon Coveney, Ireland's Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM).

    As evidence of thriving relations, he highlighted the growing Irish diaspora in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Around 16,000 Iri]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274145550/ireland-wants-to-become-gateway-for-uae-to-europe-irish-minister 274145550 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:37:50 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274145550/ireland-wants-to-become-gateway-for-uae-to-europe-irish-minister <![CDATA[Statement by Minister Khera on Irish Heritage Month]]> OTTAWA, March 1,2024

    Today marks the start of Irish Heritage Month. This is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Irish communities and their descendants.

    People who came to Canada from Ireland hold a special place in our country's history. Today, there are an estimated 4.5 million English- and French-speaking Canadians that have Irish ancestry, representing a]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274143012/statement-by-minister-khera-on-irish-heritage-month 274143012 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274143012/statement-by-minister-khera-on-irish-heritage-month <![CDATA[PGI status an accolade for farmers North and South - Muir]]> Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir MLA has described the attainment of PGI status within the EU for Irish Grass Fed Beef, similar to that awarded to Champagne, as a tremendous accolade for farmers North and South.

    The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister is jointly hosting an event a]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274142674/pgi-status-an-accolade-for-farmers-north-and-south---muir 274142674 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274142674/pgi-status-an-accolade-for-farmers-north-and-south---muir <![CDATA[Quarterly Northern Ireland outpatient, inpatient and day case, and diagnostic waiting times statistics - position on 31 December 2023]]> The Department of Health today published the quarterly Northern Ireland Outpatient, Inpatient and Day Case, and Diagnostic Waiting Times Statistics, relating to the position on 31 December 2023.

    The Waiting Times Statistics releases provide detailed information on the number of people waiting for a first con]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274141592/quarterly-northern-ireland-outpatient-inpatient-and-day-case-and-diagnostic-waiting-times-statistics---position-on-31-december-2023 274141592 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274141592/quarterly-northern-ireland-outpatient-inpatient-and-day-case-and-diagnostic-waiting-times-statistics---position-on-31-december-2023 <![CDATA[Work Quality in Northern Ireland Statistics]]> The latest Work Quality statistical publication was published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency (NISRA).

    Work Quality statistics

    This analysis builds on four previous publications and compares the quality of work over four years ]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274139118/work-quality-in-northern-ireland-statistics 274139118 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274139118/work-quality-in-northern-ireland-statistics <![CDATA[Health Minister praises GPs for commitment to student training]]> Health Minister Robin Swann has thanked GPs across Northern Ireland for their commitment to medical student training.

    Placements provided by General Practitioners are enabling medical students to gain valuable experience in the front line of Primary Care.

    The Department of Health has been working closely with Q]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274138336/health-minister-praises-gps-for-commitment-to-student-training 274138336 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274138336/health-minister-praises-gps-for-commitment-to-student-training <![CDATA[Pay increase for agricultural workers]]> The Agricultural Wages Board for Northern Ireland has announced proposed increases to the minimum wage rates for agricultural workers.

    Following a meeting on 9 February 2024, the Board also proposes to increase existing minimum rates for all grades by six percent from 1 April 2024. 

    Therefore, the proposed]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274138186/pay-increase-for-agricultural-workers 274138186 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274138186/pay-increase-for-agricultural-workers <![CDATA[Joint Statement from Australia, Bahrain, Denmark, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States on Additional Strikes Against the Houthis in Yemen]]> February 24, 2024 - Ottawa, ON - National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

    In response to the Houthis' continued attacks against commercial and naval vessels transiting the Red Sea and surrounding waterways, today the militaries of the United States and United Kingdom, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, conducted an additional round of strikes against seve]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274136850/joint-statement-from-australia-bahrain-denmark-canada-the-netherlands-new-zealand-united-kingdom-and-united-states-on-additional-strikes-against-the-houthis-in-yemen 274136850 Sat, 24 Feb 2024 23:36:22 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274136850/joint-statement-from-australia-bahrain-denmark-canada-the-netherlands-new-zealand-united-kingdom-and-united-states-on-additional-strikes-against-the-houthis-in-yemen <![CDATA[Northern Ireland Labour Force Survey - Young People Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET)]]> Statistics on young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency.

    Young people not in education, employment or training (NEET)

    Young people who were NEET

    <]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274134185/northern-ireland-labour-force-survey---young-people-not-in-education-employment-or-training-neet 274134185 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274134185/northern-ireland-labour-force-survey---young-people-not-in-education-employment-or-training-neet <![CDATA[DAERA Minister visits Portavogie]]> DAERA Minister Andrew Muir met today with members of the Northern Ireland Fishing Harbour Authority and local fishers during a visit to Portavogie Harbour.

    DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured with members of the Northern Ireland Fishing Harbour Authority and local fishers during a visit to Port]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274133213/daera-minister-visits-portavogie 274133213 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274133213/daera-minister-visits-portavogie <![CDATA[800 million injection will be a catalyst for change - Archibald]]> Finance Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA has welcomed the Irish Government's commitment of 800 million for Shared Island projects.

    Speaking following a meeting with the Irish Finance Minister, Michael McGrath TD at Parliament Buildings Dr Archibald said: "Today is a significant investment by the Irish Gove]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274132248/800-million-injection-will-be-a-catalyst-for-change---archibald 274132248 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274132248/800-million-injection-will-be-a-catalyst-for-change---archibald <![CDATA[O'Dowd welcomes confirmation of Irish government funding for the A5]]> Minister for Infrastructure John O'Dowd has welcomed confirmation from the Irish government that 600 million will be provided for the A5 Western Transport Corridor Scheme.

    Minister O'Dowd said: 

    "I raised the issue of funding for the A5 with the Taoiseach recently.  I said at the time tha]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274132018/odowd-welcomes-confirmation-of-irish-government-funding-for-the-a5 274132018 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274132018/odowd-welcomes-confirmation-of-irish-government-funding-for-the-a5 <![CDATA[Seven New Schools to Progress in Planning]]> Education Minister Paul Givan has announced new build projects for seven schools across Northern Ireland will now progress in planning.

    Education Minister Paul Givan with Principal Ian McConaghy (far right), members of the Board of Governors, Head Girl and Head Boy, during a visit to Dromore Hi]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274131800/seven-new-schools-to-progress-in-planning 274131800 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274131800/seven-new-schools-to-progress-in-planning <![CDATA[Jordanian King meets Prime Ministers of Qatar, Ireland and Denmark]]>  MUNICH,17th February, 2024 (WAM) - His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, met in Munich yesterday Prime Ministers Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani of Qatar, Leo Varadkar of Ireland, and Mette Frederiksen of Denmark, as well as Secretary-General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg on the sidelines of the 60th Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2024.

    The meeting touched on ]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274128966/jordanian-king-meets-prime-ministers-of-qatar-ireland-and-denmark 274128966 Sat, 17 Feb 2024 08:32:05 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274128966/jordanian-king-meets-prime-ministers-of-qatar-ireland-and-denmark <![CDATA[Global Council for Tolerance and Peace signs cooperation agreement with Irish Lower House of Parliament]]> DUBLIN, 16th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Jarwan, President of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace, signed a cooperation agreement with Sean Fearghail, Speaker of the Irish Lower House of Parliament, in Dublin.

    The agreement aims to establish a framework for cooperation and joint work in the fields of tolerance and peace. Under the agreement, a representative of the Irish Parliament will b]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274128201/global-council-for-tolerance-and-peace-signs-cooperation-agreement-with-irish-lower-house-of-parliament 274128201 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:14:33 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274128201/global-council-for-tolerance-and-peace-signs-cooperation-agreement-with-irish-lower-house-of-parliament <![CDATA[Measles cases in Northern Ireland likely]]> The Department of Health has advised that it's likely there will be new cases of measles in Northern Ireland.

    Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Lourda Geoghegan has emphasised that the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine offers the best protection against the emergence of new measles infections locally.&nbs]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274126468/measles-cases-in-northern-ireland-likely 274126468 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274126468/measles-cases-in-northern-ireland-likely <![CDATA[CAMHS Waiting Time Statistics for Northern Ireland (December 2023)]]> The Department of Health (DoH) has today, published quarterly Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) waiting time statistics for Northern Ireland.

    This publication presents quarter end figures regionally and by Health and Social Care Trust in respect of total numbers waiting, and those waiting ov]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274126032/camhs-waiting-time-statistics-for-northern-ireland-december-2023 274126032 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274126032/camhs-waiting-time-statistics-for-northern-ireland-december-2023 <![CDATA[Emergency care waiting time statistics (October - December 2023)]]> The Department of Health (DoH) today published statistics on the time spent in emergency care departments (ED) throughout Northern Ireland during the months of October, November and December 2023.

    The statistical bulletin presents information on all new and unplanned review attendances during October, November and Dec]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274124983/emergency-care-waiting-time-statistics-october---december-2023 274124983 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274124983/emergency-care-waiting-time-statistics-october---december-2023 <![CDATA[Labour Market Statistics]]> The labour market statistics were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency.

    Payrolled employees increased over the month while monthly earnings decreased

    • The number of employees receiving pay through HMRC PAYE in NI in January 2024 was 799,600, a 0.1% increase over the mo]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274124871/labour-market-statistics 274124871 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274124871/labour-market-statistics <![CDATA[Givan committed to resolving teachers' pay dispute]]> Education Minister Paul Givan has met Northern Ireland's teaching unions to discuss the importance of quickly resolving the ongoing pay dispute.

      Education Minister and DE officials meeting with representatives from the teaching unions.

      Earlier today the Mini]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274125202/givan-committed-to-resolving-teachers-pay-dispute 274125202 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274125202/givan-committed-to-resolving-teachers-pay-dispute <![CDATA[Minister pledges to deliver on key priorities for Education]]> Education Minister Paul Givan has pledged to build on Northern Ireland's reputation for providing a high quality, innovative and inclusive world class education system.

      Education Minister Paul Givan pictured with pupils from Glenwood Primary School during his visit to the school earlier today.<]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274120573/minister-pledges-to-deliver-on-key-priorities-for-education 274120573 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274120573/minister-pledges-to-deliver-on-key-priorities-for-education <![CDATA[Statement following the death of John Bruton]]> First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister, Emma Little-Pengelly have expressed their sympathy to the family of the former Taoiseach John Bruton following his death.

      First Minister, Michelle O'Neill said:

      "I was very sorry to hear the sad news about the passing of former Taoisea]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274117776/statement-following-the-death-of-john-bruton 274117776 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274117776/statement-following-the-death-of-john-bruton <![CDATA[DAERA welcomes appointment to NIFHA Board]]> DAERA has welcomed the announcement of the appointment of Robert Ryans as a Board Member of the Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority (NIFHA).

      The announcement was made today by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Rt Hon. Chris Heaton-Harris MP.

      The appointment will be for a period of four yea]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274114293/daera-welcomes-appointment-to-nifha-board 274114293 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274114293/daera-welcomes-appointment-to-nifha-board <![CDATA[Public appointment of new Chair of Invest Northern Ireland]]> The Department for the Economy has announced the appointment of John Healy OBE as Chair to the Board of Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI).

      Latest news

      The term of appointment of John Healy as Chair is for a period of three years from 1 March 2024.

      T]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274113044/public-appointment-of-new-chair-of-invest-northern-ireland 274113044 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274113044/public-appointment-of-new-chair-of-invest-northern-ireland <![CDATA[Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics released]]> Provisional Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics for July to September 2023 have been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).

      This statistical report is updated quarterly and contains provisional information on key measurement]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274112794/northern-ireland-local-authority-collected-municipal-waste-management-statistics-released 274112794 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274112794/northern-ireland-local-authority-collected-municipal-waste-management-statistics-released <![CDATA[Statistics from the Northern Ireland Substance Misuse Database: 2022/23]]> The Department of Health today published "Statistics from the Northern Ireland Substance Misuse Database: 2022/23 (Official statistics in development)" report and accompanying statistical tables.

      The report summarises information on people presenting to services with problem drug and/ or alcohol misuse and relates to ]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274111718/statistics-from-the-northern-ireland-substance-misuse-database-202223 274111718 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274111718/statistics-from-the-northern-ireland-substance-misuse-database-202223 <![CDATA[Department of Health statement on UK plans to tackle tobacco and vaping]]> The Department of Health notes the UK Government's plans to enable NI to legislate to increase the smoking age and to introduce measures aimed at reducing youth vaping, subject to Northern Ireland Assembly agreement.

      In accordance with the provisions that are available, the Department will make the necessary preparati]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274109503/department-of-health-statement-on-uk-plans-to-tackle-tobacco-and-vaping 274109503 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274109503/department-of-health-statement-on-uk-plans-to-tackle-tobacco-and-vaping <![CDATA[NI Business Demography Statistics 2022]]> The latest Northern Ireland Business Demography statistics were released this morning by NISRA.  The bulletin, including interactive charts, can be accessed on the on the NISRA website.

      Northern Ireland Business Demography Statistics

      The data are source]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274106034/ni-business-demography-statistics-2022 274106034 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274106034/ni-business-demography-statistics-2022 <![CDATA[Northern Ireland Care Leavers 2022/23]]> The Department of Health today published a statistical bulletin summarising information on care leavers aged 16-18 in Northern Ireland and care leavers whose 19th birthday occurred during the year ending 31 March 2023.

      Care leavers aged 16-18

      • there were 365 care leavers aged 16-18 in 2022/23.
      • som]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274105978/northern-ireland-care-leavers-202223 274105978 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274105978/northern-ireland-care-leavers-202223 <![CDATA[DAERA encourages eligible groups to apply for smart towns and villages funding under new PEACEPLUS Programme]]> The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is encouraging eligible organisations in Northern Ireland to apply to the new 30million Smart Towns and Villages investment area, under the PEACEPLUS programme.

        This investment area is aimed at providing greater access to, awareness and use of telec]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274105680/daera-encourages-eligible-groups-to-apply-for-smart-towns-and-villages-funding-under-new-peaceplus-programme 274105680 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274105680/daera-encourages-eligible-groups-to-apply-for-smart-towns-and-villages-funding-under-new-peaceplus-programme <![CDATA[Northern Ireland Annual Business Inquiry Statistics 2022]]> The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency has today released headline results from the 2022 Northern Ireland Annual Business Inquiry (ABI) survey.

        Economic statistics

        The key findings include:

        • In 2022, the income g]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274104834/northern-ireland-annual-business-inquiry-statistics-2022 274104834 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274104834/northern-ireland-annual-business-inquiry-statistics-2022 <![CDATA[Extension to validity period of Ukrainian driving licences in Northern Ireland]]> The Department for Infrastructure has announced plans to take forward legislation to extend the validity period of Ukrainian driving licences in Northern Ireland from 12 months to 36 months (three years).

          This follows a recent consultation exercise and is in line with the temporary nature and length of stay granted t]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274103919/extension-to-validity-period-of-ukrainian-driving-licences-in-northern-ireland 274103919 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274103919/extension-to-validity-period-of-ukrainian-driving-licences-in-northern-ireland <![CDATA[MV Princess Victoria documents and photographs available to view as part of PRONI's regional tour of local libraries]]> Statements from survivors of the MV Princess Victoria disaster and rare historical photographs of the ship are to be put on display as part of an ongoing regional tour of libraries by the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI).

          The documents, including testimonies of passengers, crew, rescuers, and maritime ]]> http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274100270/mv-princess-victoria-documents-and-photographs-available-to-view-as-part-of-proni-regional-tour-of-local-libraries 274100270 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dublinnews.com/news/274100270/mv-princess-victoria-documents-and-photographs-available-to-view-as-part-of-proni-regional-tour-of-local-libraries