THE MINISTER for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment has said Ireland's economy will reap the benefits of the country's commitment to renewable energy. Peter Burke was speaking after the release of a one-year progress report on Ireland's target to deliver at least 37GW of offshore renewable energy by 2050. So far, work is already complete or underway on 38 of 40 actions set out … [Read more...] about Minister eyes economic boost as Ireland remains on course for renewable energy targets
Minister eyes economic boost as Ireland remains on course for renewable energy targets
Jobs boost for Ireland as American AI firm plans to expand operations in Europe
AMERICAN firm Anthropic has announced it will expand its operations in Europe, creating more than 100 new jobs in Ireland and Britain. The artificial intelligence company, based in California, made the announcement after unveiling Guillaume Princen this week as its head of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Daniela Amodei, President and co-founder of Anthropic, said Princen … [Read more...] about Jobs boost for Ireland as American AI firm plans to expand operations in Europe
Pair who exploited and sexually abused young girls who were in care system are jailed
TWO men who committed sexual offences against two girls more than 25 years ago have been jailed. At Birmingham Crown Court on Tuesday, 64-year-old Paul Doyle was sentenced to six-and-a-half-years, having previously been found guilty of one count of living on prostitution and one count of indecent assault. Meanwhile, 77-year-old Anthony Bayliss, who was found guilty of two … [Read more...] about Pair who exploited and sexually abused young girls who were in care system are jailed
Ireland could do more to protect children online, says report
WITH the online safety of children making its way back into the public consciousness and the success of hit TV show ‘Adolescence’ on Netflix, it should come as no surprise that a new report is calling for greater online protections. The ‘Online Safety Monitor’ was published by the Children’s Rights Alliance today and it issues stark warnings that failing to put adequate … [Read more...] about Ireland could do more to protect children online, says report
Trump proposes pharmaceutical tariffs in move that could hit Ireland
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has proposed new tariffs on pharmaceuticals being imported into the States in a move that could significantly impact Ireland. Despite being a lucrative market, pharmaceuticals have so far been unaffected by Mr Trump's tariffs, which have seen EU goods entering the US hit with a 20 per cent import duty. However, Trump has made no secret over his … [Read more...] about Trump proposes pharmaceutical tariffs in move that could hit Ireland