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Killybegs processors hear Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) case

The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) confirmed tonight that it met with recognised producer organisations and the Irish Fish Processors and Exporters Association (IFPEA) today as part of an ongoing dialogue relating to the EU Commission ...

13 Apr 2022 at 21:33

Bank raises rates to 0.75% as it warns inflation could reach double figures

The Bank of England has raised interest rates again as it warned the Ukraine conflict could see under-pressure households hit with double-digit inflation later this year. Members of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted eight to one ...

17 Mar 2022 at 13:25

New attendance register to stop ‘ghost children’ falling through the net

A new national register will be introduced to stop vulnerable pupils falling through the cracks and going missing from school rolls, the Government has announced. The Schools White Paper announced that laws would be introduced to modernise ...

28 Mar 2022 at 11:55

Ukraine war clouds economic outlook and puts borrowers under strain, warns Bank

The Ukraine war has increased economic uncertainty in the UK and will put pressure on borrowers as soaring energy prices compound the cost-of-living crisis, the Bank of England has warned. In the Bank’s latest Financial Policy Committee ...

24 Mar 2022 at 13:25

Sanctions highlight need for regulation of crypto market, Bank officials say

The ability for Russian elites to circumvent sanctions using cryptocurrencies makes it clear that regulators need to respond, the Bank of England has said. Officials pointed out that it is unlikely that Russians will be able to launder ...

24 Mar 2022 at 15:55

Scotland

Government to publish ‘bold and ambitious’ new plan to combat child poverty

The Scottish Government will publish a fresh child poverty plan on Thursday. As part of the requirements of the Child Poverty (Scotland) Act 2017, the Scottish Government must publish a plan and provide a ministerial statement at ...

24 Mar 2022 at 01:25

New policy brings Ireland 'a step closer' to ending fossil fuel use, says Eamon Ryan

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New govt policy encourages Irish people to reduce use of petrol and diesel cars

A new govt policy will encourage people to reduce use of petrol and diesel cars to bring Ireland "a step closer" to eradicating fossil fuels. That's according to Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, who spoke today (Thursday ...

07 Apr 2022 at 20:33

Local News

New Government policy encourages drivers in Carlow to reduce use of petrol and diesel

A new govt policy will encourage people in Carlow and across Ireland to reduce use of petrol and diesel cars to bring Ireland "a step closer" to eradicating fossil fuels. That's according to Minister for Transport, Eamon ...

07 Apr 2022 at 19:33

Call for action to increase take-up of Chinese Studies at UK universities

The Government must review whether university courses in Chinese Studies need targeted funding to address a lack of “China competency” across the population, researchers have said. A study by the Higher Education Policy ...

31 Mar 2022 at 16:55

Local News

New Government policy encourages drivers in Waterford to reduce use of petrol and diesel

A new govt policy will encourage people in Waterford and across Ireland to reduce use of petrol and diesel cars to bring Ireland "a step closer" to eradicating fossil fuels. That's according to Minister for Transport, ...

08 Apr 2022 at 10:33

City

Economists warn on stagflation but conflicted on future rates rises

Economists had predicted the Bank of England would announce a rise in interest rates on Thursday – the fourth in a row. But few had expected the Governor Andrew Bailey to reveal the central bank’s interest ...

05 May 2022 at 16:55

Local News

Donegal development plan and wind variation meetings

Would you like to have a say in helping to shape future policies that affect almost everything we do in Donegal? If so you might like to know that Donegal County Council is inviting people to get involved ...

06 May 2022 at 08:33

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