THE Environmental Systems Research Institute (or ESRI) has published research which shows that foreign-born Irish residents are more likely to be in employment, active in the labour market and better educated when compared with the host population. In their latest Monitoring Report on Integration, ESRI has examined the lived experience of both migrants and Irish-born citizens … [Read more...] about Study finds migrants more likely to work than Irish-born citizens
Parliamentary meeting addresses concerns of Mother and Baby Home survivors
LABOUR MP Liam Conlon’s proposed ‘Philomena’s Law’ – which seeks to support the 13,000 survivors of Ireland’s Mother and Baby Homes in Britain – received a special briefing in the House of Commons on Tuesday. Survivors, campaigners, community welfare organisations, journalists and MPs came together to hear the practicalities of the proposal spearheaded by the chairperson of the … [Read more...] about Parliamentary meeting addresses concerns of Mother and Baby Home survivors
Amy Huberman promises ‘good wine at a good price’ as she launches her very own range
AMY HUBERMAN has revealed she was inspired to launch her own range of wine to make it easier to find “good wine at a good price”. The actor and author, who is married to rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll, held a glitzy launch for the new brand Ah Wines in Dublin last night. Amy Huberman pictured with her husband Brian O'Driscoll at the launch of her AH Wines range at Cafe en Seine … [Read more...] about Amy Huberman promises ‘good wine at a good price’ as she launches her very own range
Mandatory CCTV proposed for slaughterhouses across Northern Ireland
A CONSULTATION is underway to examine the potential for mandating the use of CCTV in all slaughterhouses in operation in Northern Ireland. The Northern Ireland Executive has confirmed it is reviewing the proposals through the consultation led by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir. “I am pleased to launch a public … [Read more...] about Mandatory CCTV proposed for slaughterhouses across Northern Ireland
Irish whiskey crowned ‘world’s best’ at global awards ceremony
AN Irish whiskey won a ‘world’s best’ title at a prestigious awards ceremony held in London last night. Fercullen 15, from the Powerscourt Distillery in Wicklow, was crowned the World’s Best Grain at the World Whiskies Awards Global final held at the Waldorf Hotel. The Fercullen 15-Year-Old Single Grain Whiskey made its way to the final after securing the title of Ireland’s … [Read more...] about Irish whiskey crowned ‘world’s best’ at global awards ceremony