THE MINISTER for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment has said Ireland's economy will reap the benefits of the country's commitment to renewable energy. Peter Burke was speaking after the release of a one-year progress report on Ireland's target to deliver at least 37GW of offshore renewable energy by 2050. So far, work is already complete or underway on 38 of 40 actions set out … [Read more...] about Minister eyes economic boost as Ireland remains on course for renewable energy targets
Pair who exploited and sexually abused young girls who were in care system are jailed
TWO men who committed sexual offences against two girls more than 25 years ago have been jailed. At Birmingham Crown Court on Tuesday, 64-year-old Paul Doyle was sentenced to six-and-a-half-years, having previously been found guilty of one count of living on prostitution and one count of indecent assault. Meanwhile, 77-year-old Anthony Bayliss, who was found guilty of two … [Read more...] about Pair who exploited and sexually abused young girls who were in care system are jailed
Trump proposes pharmaceutical tariffs in move that could hit Ireland
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has proposed new tariffs on pharmaceuticals being imported into the States in a move that could significantly impact Ireland. Despite being a lucrative market, pharmaceuticals have so far been unaffected by Mr Trump's tariffs, which have seen EU goods entering the US hit with a 20 per cent import duty. However, Trump has made no secret over his … [Read more...] about Trump proposes pharmaceutical tariffs in move that could hit Ireland
Ireland could do more to protect children online, says report
WITH the online safety of children making its way back into the public consciousness and the success of hit TV show ‘Adolescence’ on Netflix, it should come as no surprise that a new report is calling for greater online protections. The ‘Online Safety Monitor’ was published by the Children’s Rights Alliance today and it issues stark warnings that failing to put adequate … [Read more...] about Ireland could do more to protect children online, says report
Tánaiste flies to America seeking to negotiate solution between EU and US on tariffs
TÁNAISTE Simon Harris has flown to the United States for talks to negotiate a solution between the EU and the US on tariffs. The latest round of President Donald Trump's tariffs came into effect on Wednesday, with the EU hit with a 20 per cent tariff, while all US imports of cars, steel and aluminium are subject to a 25 per cent tariff. The EU has proposed zero-for-zero tariffs … [Read more...] about Tánaiste flies to America seeking to negotiate solution between EU and US on tariffs