THE Irish Government will give drivers grants of up to €8,500 to help them switch from traditional cars to electric vehicles. Some €10m in funding has been allocated for a new ICE2EV scrappage scheme, which is hoped will speed up the transition to more environmentally friendly cars across the country. “It is a targeted measure to reduce emissions, by removing internal … [Read more...] about Drivers offered grants of up to €8.5k to switch to electric vehicles
Drivers offered grants of up to €8.5k to switch to electric vehicles
Community shares sadness over closure of popular Irish pub in London
THE Irish community in London has shared its sadness this week after a popular pub which held regular trad music sessions was closed suddenly. Highgate-based watering hole Brendan the Navigator announced on June 2 that it has been forced to close “with immediate effect”. In a statement on their social media accounts they confirmed that their landlord had taken back the … [Read more...] about Community shares sadness over closure of popular Irish pub in London
First woman appointed Belfast Area Commander pledges to ‘support victims and protect vulnerable’
A FEMALE police officer has been appointed Belfast Area Commander for the first time. Chief Superintendent Amanda Ford has been appointed to the role, which she takes over from Chief Superintendent Jeremy Lindsay. Chf Supt Ford has 18 years of experience with the PSNI, having joined the force in 2008. She has held local policing roles across Newry, Mourne and Down, Mid Ulster … [Read more...] about First woman appointed Belfast Area Commander pledges to ‘support victims and protect vulnerable’
Youths arrested after cannabis and e-scooter seized in Dublin park
THREE youths have been arrested in Dublin after Garda seized a bag full of cannabis and an electric scooter. The incident happened in the Coultry Park area of Ballymun last night. “Gardaí attached to the Drugs unit in Ballymun were on a proactive beat in the Coultry Park area of Ballymun, when they observed a youth acting suspicious,” the police force said in a … [Read more...] about Youths arrested after cannabis and e-scooter seized in Dublin park
Ireland welcomes ‘historic milestone’ as EU accession talks with Moldova and Ukraine set to begin
IRELAND has welcomed news that formal negotiations on Ukraine and Moldova’s EU membership are set to begin this month. An initial negotiating “cluster”, which is a step on the path for any country applying for EU membership, is expected to take place during an intergovernmental conference in Luxembourg on June 15, Politico reported yesterday. Ireland's Foreign Affairs Minister … [Read more...] about Ireland welcomes ‘historic milestone’ as EU accession talks with Moldova and Ukraine set to begin