MINISTER Patrick O’Donovan has issued a warning to hotel operators over soaring accommodation prices, accusing some of "robbing people" during major events. The Minister for Arts, Culture and Sport criticised what he described as routine “price gouging” by hotels around concerts and festivals. He warned that such practices are jeopardising potential tax relief for the sector in … [Read more...] about Minister criticises hotel industry over high prices ahead of VAT decision
Minister criticises hotel industry over high prices ahead of VAT decision
Outgoing British ambassador to lead Irish Universities Association
PAUL JOHNSTON, the outgoing British Ambassador to Ireland, has been appointed as the next Director General of the Irish Universities Association (IUA). Johnston will officially start his new job in November. He has served as ambassador since September 2020 and announced earlier this year that he and his wife plan to remain in Ireland after his ambassadorship ends this … [Read more...] about Outgoing British ambassador to lead Irish Universities Association
Irish government pledges €500,000 to Afghan earthquake victims
IN RESPONSE to the massive 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan, the Irish Government has committed €500,000 in humanitarian aid to support relief efforts. The disaster, which has claimed more than 1,400 lives and left over 3,000 injured, has caused widespread destruction across several provinces, including the mountainous and remote province of Kunar. The … [Read more...] about Irish government pledges €500,000 to Afghan earthquake victims
Call for centenarians living in Dublin to make themselves known
THE Lord Mayor of Dublin has called on local centenarians to share their milestone with his office. Councillor Ray McAdam, who took up the role of Lord Mayor earlier this year, plans to continue the tradition of honouring residents of the city who have reached their 100th birthday, which was revived by his predecessor. “The ‘Dublin City Centenarians Project’ – first launched in … [Read more...] about Call for centenarians living in Dublin to make themselves known
Significant philanthropic gift will ‘strengthen’ University of Galway’s mission to ‘preserve knowledge’
THE University of Galway has confirmed receipt of what it describes as a “significant philanthropic gift” which will support the construction of a new library at their city centre campus. Deirdre and Irial Finan have made a donation, of an undisclosed amount, which will support the construction of the University’s new Library and Learning Commons. “In recognition of the Finan’s … [Read more...] about Significant philanthropic gift will ‘strengthen’ University of Galway’s mission to ‘preserve knowledge’