Irish America Team

A PUBLIC consultation is underway in Northern Ireland on restricting the promotion of unhealthy foods. The Department of Health (DoH) and Food Standards Agency (FSA) have launched the public survey which asks for feedback on proposals to restrict the promotion and placement of food and drink that is high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS). “Obesity is one of the biggest public … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland considers restricting multibuy deals on unhealthy foods to help fight obesity

AN IRISH-FOUNDED charity in Birmingham which supports some of the most vulnerable members of the community has urged the public to remember the homeless this summer. SIFA Fireside offers a wide range of services for homeless people, whom they say need to be remembered during the summer months too, when they face the “full force of the elements”. “The recent heatwaves have been … [Read more...] about Homeless face ‘full force of elements’ during heatwaves Birmingham Irish charity warns

DEFENCE Minister Helen McEntee has confirmed plans to upgrade an Irish military base in Donegal. The Minister visited Finner Camp for the first time this week, which is home to Ireland’s 28th Infantry Battalion. She was welcomed by Assistant Chief of Staff, Brigadier General Neil Nolan and the Officer Commanding 28th Infantry Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Jim O’Shea. Defence … [Read more...] about Defence minister announces refurbishment of Irish military camp in Donegal

NORTHERN Ireland’s Economy Minister has criticised the British Government for imposing air passenger duty (APD) on flights from Derry to Dublin. The air route, which is set to return later this year, is deemed of “strategic importance” to the north west od Ireland, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald said this week. She has previously called on the British Government to … [Read more...] about Economy Minister criticises British Government for taxing Dublin to Derry air route

TRIBUTES are continuing to pour in for Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, who died this morning following a road traffic collision in Dublin.  Irish President Catherine Connolly and rock legend Bruce Springsteen have paid tribute to Hansard, while Dublin City Council have opened a book of condolence.  Hansard, 56, rose to fame as frontman of The Frames and was one half … [Read more...] about Tributes continue to pour in for Glen Hansard as Dublin City Council opens book of condolence