A COMPANY in Co. Antrim has today been fined £175,000 following the death of a man in a workplace incident in 2019. Maciej Wieczorek, 43, sustained fatal crush injuries after he was trapped between the chassis of a trailer and the trailer body. McCauley Trailers Ltd of Gloverstown Road in Toomebridge had pleaded guilty to two health and safety offences prior to today's hearing … [Read more...] about Co. Antrim firm fined after man crushed to death in workplace incident
Co. Antrim firm fined after man crushed to death in workplace incident
Man in his 70s dies following house fire in Co. Clare
A MAN aged in his 70s has died following a house fire in Co. Clare. The alarm was raised at around 3.30am today following reports of a fire at the property in Moymore. In a statement, gardaí said a technical examination of the scene is due to be carried out. "Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal house fire at a residence in Moymore, Co. Clare in the early … [Read more...] about Man in his 70s dies following house fire in Co. Clare
Ireland’s implementation of Digital Services Act under threat from Trump
US President Donald Trump has alluded to negative consequences for Irish regulators enforcing the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA). The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) and Coimisiún na Meán could soon face US visa restrictions or other sanctions in what would be an unprecedented move targeting individual officials for upholding EU law. Earlier in the week Trump threatened … [Read more...] about Ireland’s implementation of Digital Services Act under threat from Trump
Net migration to Ireland drops but sharp rise from the US
NEWLY released figures show a sharp rise in the number of people migrating from the US to Ireland. While overall immigration to Ireland has fallen in the last year by 16%, the number of American citizens moving to the country has nearly doubled. According to the Central Statistics Office (CSO), 9,600 people relocated from the United States, up from 4,900 the previous year, a … [Read more...] about Net migration to Ireland drops but sharp rise from the US
Nigel Farage’s threat to Good Friday Agreement sparks backlash
REFORM leader Nigel Farage has come under criticism after suggesting his party would seek to renegotiate the Good Friday Agreement (GFA). This move is part of Reform's broader plan to massively overhaul Britain’s approach to immigration. Speaking at a news conference earlier this week, Farage unveiled a sweeping proposal that includes deporting up to 600,000 asylum seekers, … [Read more...] about Nigel Farage’s threat to Good Friday Agreement sparks backlash