EIRGRID says that it expects demand for electricity in Ireland to grow by 45% by 2034, with the peak requirement for power rising by just under a quarter over the same time period. The body, which currently manages Ireland’s electricity grid, has said that between now and 2027 the outlook for demand will prove ‘challenging’ unless new power sources are synthesised. Demand is … [Read more...] about Electricity demand expected to surge by 45% over next decade
Trips cancelled as new ETA requirement for UK visitors has ‘damaging impact’ on Northern Ireland tourism
NEW border regulations for visitors to the UK are having a “damaging impact” on tourism in Northern Ireland. Since January a new Home Office travel scheme requiring all non-European visitors to obtain electronic travel authorisation (ETA) prior to their arrival has been in effect. It means all non-European travellers must now present the ETA, which currently costs £10, to be … [Read more...] about Trips cancelled as new ETA requirement for UK visitors has ‘damaging impact’ on Northern Ireland tourism
People across the globe asked to share ‘special memories’ of time spent in Dublin
PEOPLE across the world are being asked to share their memories of time spent in Dublin. Lord Mayor of Dublin Emma Blain has issued the callout this week, urging those with “happy memories” of their time in the city to take part in the new Memories Made in Dublin campaign. The initiative by the Mayor and Dublin City Council, invites people from “across Dublin City, around … [Read more...] about People across the globe asked to share ‘special memories’ of time spent in Dublin
Witness appeal after man left with broken jaw in Derry assault
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man left with a broken jaw following an incident in Derry city. The attack happened between 5pm and 7pm on March 21. Two men were initially involved in the altercation, which took place in the area of Craigavon Bridge to John Street, the PSNI has confirmed. The incident happened in the Craigavon Bridge area of Derry A … [Read more...] about Witness appeal after man left with broken jaw in Derry assault
Internal HSE audit finds payroll overpayments of €14.6m
FOLLOWING the implementation of an internal audit, the Irish Health Service Executive has discovered that it allocated over €14.6m in payroll overpayments at the end of 2023. Prior to that, the HSE wrote off €909,500 for the years 2023 and 2022. The results of the audit show that the main reasons given for overpayments in excess of €10,000 were as follows: employees not being … [Read more...] about Internal HSE audit finds payroll overpayments of €14.6m