Dublin- The Irish Film Censor's office will change its name today.
Following 85 years it will become the Irish Film Classification office
The Irish film censor has described it as an historic day which he welcomes.
John Kelleher says the new title for the office will reflect its current role.
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Tuesday, July 22, 2008
New energy efficient grants for new homes
Dublin- The Irish Government's announced energy efficient grants for new homes which it says will be a welcome boost to the construction sector.
Energy Minister Eamon Ryan says nine million euro is being made available, while he also plans to increase grants for private individuals next year. Sustainable Energy Ireland has been given the responsibility of supporting builders who develop the most energy efficient homes in the country.
These homes will surpass even the most recent planning regulations on energy efficiency, and Minister Eamon Ryan says the grants will encourage such development. The Minister says he's also going to roll-out nationally next year a pilot scheme of grant aid for private individuals who decided to retrofit their homes to make them more energy efficient.
Energy Minister Eamon Ryan says nine million euro is being made available, while he also plans to increase grants for private individuals next year. Sustainable Energy Ireland has been given the responsibility of supporting builders who develop the most energy efficient homes in the country.
These homes will surpass even the most recent planning regulations on energy efficiency, and Minister Eamon Ryan says the grants will encourage such development. The Minister says he's also going to roll-out nationally next year a pilot scheme of grant aid for private individuals who decided to retrofit their homes to make them more energy efficient.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
10,000 extra people on dole in June
Dublin- An extra 10,000 people signed on the dole last month, according to the latest Live Register figures from the Central Statistics Office.
The CSO says 217,400 people are now signing on, an increase of almost 55,000 in the past 12 months. Men account for most of the increase. The CSO says the standardised unemployment rate in June was 5.7%, compared to 5.4% in May.
The CSO says 217,400 people are now signing on, an increase of almost 55,000 in the past 12 months. Men account for most of the increase. The CSO says the standardised unemployment rate in June was 5.7%, compared to 5.4% in May.
No winner of €3.5m Lotto weekend jackpot
Dublin- There was no winner of last night's lotto jackpot which was worth nearly €3.5m. Wednesday's jackpot is now expected to be in excess of €4m.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
IT company to create 15 jobs at Dublin HQ
Dublin- IT services company is to create 15 new jobs at its Dublin headquarters.
The first posts have already been filled by Typetec and the rest are expected to be created by next year. The jobs will increase the company's employee count by more than 30%. Tánaiste and Enterprise Minister Mary Coughlan says Typetec is an excellent example of the type of innovative service that will grow Ireland’s technological base.
The first posts have already been filled by Typetec and the rest are expected to be created by next year. The jobs will increase the company's employee count by more than 30%. Tánaiste and Enterprise Minister Mary Coughlan says Typetec is an excellent example of the type of innovative service that will grow Ireland’s technological base.
Row over call for minimum wage cut
Dublin- Calls for a €1 cut in the minimum wage were branded 'immoral' today.
The Small Firms Association (SFA) wants pay to drop to €7.65 an hour in a bid to curb rising dole queues. Director Patricia Callan said the National Minimum Wage (NMW) is also a major contributor to youth unemployment.
Last month more than 220,000 people claimed unemployment benefits, a jump of almost 20,000 from May. The last time the Live Register was this high was in August 1998.
“Ireland has lost the plot in terms of having a competitive labour market,” said Ms Callan.“Minimum wage comparisons are symptomatic of what Ireland has become – a high-cost, uncompetitive economy.
“If we continue in this way there is no future in Ireland for labour-intensive industries.”The Irish minimum wage is the second highest in Europe. Set at €8.65 per hour (€1,462 a month), it lags only behind Luxembourg where it is 1,570 euro a month.The hourly rate is more than twice that of the United States – the largest economy in the world – 9% higher than the UK, and 13 times that of Bulgaria.
The Small Firms Association (SFA) wants pay to drop to €7.65 an hour in a bid to curb rising dole queues. Director Patricia Callan said the National Minimum Wage (NMW) is also a major contributor to youth unemployment.
Last month more than 220,000 people claimed unemployment benefits, a jump of almost 20,000 from May. The last time the Live Register was this high was in August 1998.
“Ireland has lost the plot in terms of having a competitive labour market,” said Ms Callan.“Minimum wage comparisons are symptomatic of what Ireland has become – a high-cost, uncompetitive economy.
“If we continue in this way there is no future in Ireland for labour-intensive industries.”The Irish minimum wage is the second highest in Europe. Set at €8.65 per hour (€1,462 a month), it lags only behind Luxembourg where it is 1,570 euro a month.The hourly rate is more than twice that of the United States – the largest economy in the world – 9% higher than the UK, and 13 times that of Bulgaria.
Airport compensation dispute over
Pokhara - The dispute over the proposed international airport at Chinedanda of Pokhara Sub-metropolis has been resolving, thereby opening doors to speeding up works on the airport.
The dispute stretching over more than three decades came to an end after the Government provided Rs. 275 million in compensation for 56 ropanis of land.
It may be noted that the Government had encroached some 3,106 ropanis of land in order to construct an international airport in 1974. However, it could not materialize after some of the landlord refused to take the compensation provided by the government.
The dispute was resolved after the Ministry of Finance appropriated budget as proposed by a Committee constituted last year under the chairmanship of former MP Khagaraj Adhikari. RSS
The dispute stretching over more than three decades came to an end after the Government provided Rs. 275 million in compensation for 56 ropanis of land.
It may be noted that the Government had encroached some 3,106 ropanis of land in order to construct an international airport in 1974. However, it could not materialize after some of the landlord refused to take the compensation provided by the government.
The dispute was resolved after the Ministry of Finance appropriated budget as proposed by a Committee constituted last year under the chairmanship of former MP Khagaraj Adhikari. RSS
Thursday, July 3, 2008
ECB expected to raise interest rates today
The European Central Bank is expected to increase interest rates when it holds its regular monthly meeting today. The bank has already signalled that it plans to raise its main lending rates in an effort to tackle high inflation in the eurozone.
Commentators are predicting an increase of 0.25 percentage points, which would add around €45 a month to a 30-year mortgage worth €300,000. The news will not be welcomed by Irish mortgage-holders, who are currently paying the highest rates in seven years.
Commentators are predicting an increase of 0.25 percentage points, which would add around €45 a month to a 30-year mortgage worth €300,000. The news will not be welcomed by Irish mortgage-holders, who are currently paying the highest rates in seven years.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Groceries cost a third more in Republic
Dublin- Republic of Ireland shoppers are forking out almost a third more on groceries than those in Northern Ireland, a survey suggests.
The research carried out by the National Consumer Agency shows that branded goods cost up to 31% more south of the border. The difference is less for supermarkets' own branded products, but the NCA's Chief Executive Ann Fitzgerald insists that shoppers are losing out because of the lack of competition among supermarkets.
The agency conducted the survey at Tesco, Dunnes Stores and Lidl on both sides of the border.
There was a 31% difference between a basket of 42 branded goods in Dunnes Stores north and south of the border, and a 28% difference between Tesco stores. For own brand goods there was a much smaller price gap of 17% for Tesco and 11% for Dunnes Stores.
These differences were after prices of products were adjusted to take account of VAT and excise duties.
The NCA also found greater competition in the Northern Ireland grocery market than in the Republic. For a basket of 22 items in common between Tesco and Dunnes Stores, there was a price variation of €2.40 in Notrthern Ireland, while the same basket was identically priced in the Republic of Ireland at €78.53.
'Despite claims by retailers about the higher cost of doing business in the Republic of Ireland, it is interesting that there is a much lower price differential on own brand goods,' Ms Fitzgerald said.
She said Irish people tended to buy branded goods and suggested that the retailers are 'charging us for that preference'.
Ms Fitzgerald said different business models and costs in the two jurisdictions did not explain the big difference in prices of branded goods.
The research carried out by the National Consumer Agency shows that branded goods cost up to 31% more south of the border. The difference is less for supermarkets' own branded products, but the NCA's Chief Executive Ann Fitzgerald insists that shoppers are losing out because of the lack of competition among supermarkets.
The agency conducted the survey at Tesco, Dunnes Stores and Lidl on both sides of the border.
There was a 31% difference between a basket of 42 branded goods in Dunnes Stores north and south of the border, and a 28% difference between Tesco stores. For own brand goods there was a much smaller price gap of 17% for Tesco and 11% for Dunnes Stores.
These differences were after prices of products were adjusted to take account of VAT and excise duties.
The NCA also found greater competition in the Northern Ireland grocery market than in the Republic. For a basket of 22 items in common between Tesco and Dunnes Stores, there was a price variation of €2.40 in Notrthern Ireland, while the same basket was identically priced in the Republic of Ireland at €78.53.
'Despite claims by retailers about the higher cost of doing business in the Republic of Ireland, it is interesting that there is a much lower price differential on own brand goods,' Ms Fitzgerald said.
She said Irish people tended to buy branded goods and suggested that the retailers are 'charging us for that preference'.
Ms Fitzgerald said different business models and costs in the two jurisdictions did not explain the big difference in prices of branded goods.
Study shows women work longer days than men
Dublin- Women work an average of 39 minutes longer than men every day, according to a new report from the ESRI.
The study of over a thousand men and women also shows the distribution of paid and unpaid work is very different between the sexes. Men spend an average of 4 hours 40 minutes on paid work per day, and under two hours on unpaid work. But their female counterparts spend just over 2 hours a day on paid work but over 5 hours on unpaid work like housework and caring duties.
The study of over a thousand men and women also shows the distribution of paid and unpaid work is very different between the sexes. Men spend an average of 4 hours 40 minutes on paid work per day, and under two hours on unpaid work. But their female counterparts spend just over 2 hours a day on paid work but over 5 hours on unpaid work like housework and caring duties.
Weekend Lotto jackpot heading for €15m
Dublin- Lotto fever is expected to hit the country this weekend, with the jackpot heading for around €15m. There was no winner of last night's midweek draw, worth €13.6m.
AIB: Housing slump to continue into next year
Dublin- AIB has issued an increasingly gloomy assessment of the short-term prospects for the Irish economy.In its latest forecast, the bank says it expects economic growth to be just 1.3% this year due to the ongoing slump in the housing market.It also says it expects this slum to continue into next year, with growth of just 2.5% forecast for 2009.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
25m texts (sms) sent in Ireland every day
Dublin- Some 25 million text messages are sent in Ireland everyday, according to the latest data from the telecom regulator, ComReg.
New figures also confirm that mobile phones are continuing to overtake landlines as the most popular method of making calls here. In the first three months of this year, there were almost 100,000 new broadband connections, bringing broadband penetration in Ireland to almost 23%.
New figures also confirm that mobile phones are continuing to overtake landlines as the most popular method of making calls here. In the first three months of this year, there were almost 100,000 new broadband connections, bringing broadband penetration in Ireland to almost 23%.
ESB 'to seek 30% rise in electricity prices this year'
Dublin- ESB is reportedly set to seek a 30% increase in the price of electricity due to the spiralling cost of oil on international markets.The increase, which has to be sanctioned by the Energy Regulator, follows the news that Bord Gais plans to raise prices by 19% in October due to the international fuel-price surge.This morning's reports say the ESB's request could be granted in the autumn and would add around €45 to the average bi-monthly electricity bill.This would have a particularly severe effect on low-income families, who already spend around 13% of their disposable wages on energy.
Lotto jackpot stands at €14m
Dublin- Tonight’s lotto jackpot is heading for €14m after rolling over for the last 13 draws.
The top prize has not been won since early May. Lotto chiefs said the last time the jackpot reached this amount was on April 23. It was not won then and rolled over to April 26 to hit the second highest jackpot ever at €15m.
The top prize has not been won since early May. Lotto chiefs said the last time the jackpot reached this amount was on April 23. It was not won then and rolled over to April 26 to hit the second highest jackpot ever at €15m.
Heavy rain forecast for many areas in Ireland
Dublin- Motorists are being warned to take extra care on the roads today, with heavy rain forecast for many parts of the country. Forecasters say the rain will reduce visibility and could cause spot flooding in some areas, particularly in coastal counties. Ferry crossings have also been disrupted by the bad weather.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Tunick photo shoot takes place in Cork
Cork- More than 1,000 people are baring all in Cork this morning for a naked photo shoot by the US photographer Spencer Tunick.The Dare to Bare challenge is taking place at Blarney Castle as part of the city's midsummer festival.Tunick is renowned for his photographs containing large groups of naked people posing together in city locations, including New York, London, Rome and Barcelona.Another shoot is due to take place in Dublin's Docklands on Saturday.
One-third of burglaries take place during summer in Ireland: Report
Dublin- More than one-third of all home burglaries take place during the summer months, according to the latest statistics from eircom Phonewatch.
The organisation says Dublin still has the highest number of burglaries, with 35% of all break-ins happening in the capital.Meanwhile, more than 90% of people do not tell their neighbours when they are going on holiday, but Eircom Phonewatch says small steps like this can protect houses from break-ins while their residents are away.
Fresh efforts made to combat homelessness in Ireland
Dublin- Fresh efforts are being made to combat homelessness.
The Government hopes to stamp out the problem with a new 5-year strategy.
It aims to ensure homeless people are not housed in emergency accomodation like shelters and B&B's for more than six months.
The draft document seen by the Irish Times advises a major shift towards the use of private-rented accomodation. But it doesn't outline how much funding will be needed, or whether money will be ring-fenced to sure the plan is implemented.
The Government hopes to stamp out the problem with a new 5-year strategy.
It aims to ensure homeless people are not housed in emergency accomodation like shelters and B&B's for more than six months.
The draft document seen by the Irish Times advises a major shift towards the use of private-rented accomodation. But it doesn't outline how much funding will be needed, or whether money will be ring-fenced to sure the plan is implemented.
More than a thousand people pose nude in Cork
Dublin- More than a thousand people have posed naked in Cork this morning to take part in the latest work by photographer Spencer Tunick. The scene of Blarney castle was treated to the spectacle of the group of nude volunteers at about 5.30 this morning.
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