Colm McCarthy: 'Punishing Ireland will only send carbon emissions higher still'
The planet shares just one atmosphere and there will be no effective climate policy until a universal emission-charging regime is instituted. The carbon emissions, you would imagine, count as part of the Saudi total. It would be foolish to count the carbon emissions from oil products as part of the Saudi total, demanding reductions in Saudi output. Any restraint on Irish output substituted by increased output elsewhere in the EU will likely result in rising Europe-wide emissions. In Europe, where no more than one-tenth of worldwide emissions are likely to originate in the decades ahead, national production-based targets are deployed instead.
Source:Irish Independent
February 17, 2019 08:48 UTC
Flybmi latest airline to collapse as firms blame rising fuel costs and Brexit
Flybmi is the latest of several airlines to collapse since 2017 as firms complain about rising fuel costs and concerns about Brexit. Flybmi is the latest of several airlines to collapse since 2017 as firms complain about rising fuel costs and concerns about Brexit. Flybmi latest airline to collapse as firms blame rising fuel costs and BrexitThe airline announced on Saturday night it has ceased operations and is filing for administration because of Brexit "uncertainty" and "spikes in fuel and carbon costs". Flybe chief executive Christine Ourmieres-Widener said the airline was forced to seek a buyer because of rising fuel costs, currency fluctuations and Brexit uncertainty. In October 2017, Monarch became the biggest ever British airline to suffer a collapse when it went into administration.
Source:Irish Independent
February 17, 2019 08:37 UTC
Power couples: why do some celebrities keep going back for more?
Relationships in real-life can be complicated as it is, with the unique pressures of Hollywood stardom, it's newsworthy. In their case, both also suffered with well-documented substance abuse issues, in addition to being "addicted to each other". "You're going back to someone who is familiar and who you crave to some degree, someone who feels comfortable. Brian Austin Green and Megan Fox married in 2010 and she filed for divorce in 2015 before announcing eight months later she was expecting their third child. Sonia Harris, MD of Harris Public Relations, says: "Some couples thrive on the media interest and it sort of fuels the relationship.
Source:Irish Independent
February 17, 2019 08:15 UTC
London Fashion Week: Simone Rocha’s heart-stopping collection full of beauty
Irish designer Simone Rocha, whose London Fashion Week show was staged at the elegant rooms of the Royal Academy of Arts on Saturday evening, described her collection, in her usual terse way, as highlighting intimacy, privacy, security and femininity – underwear and outwear. The Simone Rocha show on Saturday during London Fashion Week was held at the Royal Academy of Arts. Strong use of use of veiling was a feature of Simone Eocha’s show at London Fashion Week. A model walks the runway at the Simone Rocha show on Saturday during London Fashion Week. Earlier, the first to show a gutsy collection at London Fashion Week this weekend was Alexa Chung, the popular Hampshire-born star known for her trend-setting personal style but also sharp business acumen.
Source:The Irish Times
February 17, 2019 07:52 UTC
Councillor criticises department for putting pension system all online
A Dublin city councillor is hitting out at the Department of Social Protection for making pensioners go online to give information. Paul McAuliffe said it is failing to provide an offline method for them to supply documentation over the Contributory State Pension. He said people are frustrated as there is no other way of clarifying gaps in their pension so they can get their payments. Councillor McAuliffe said obstacles are being put in the path of women who were awarded a pension after 2012. He said: "The Government were dragged kicking and screaming to amend that, to acknowledge that caring in the home should be considered.
Source:Irish Examiner
February 17, 2019 07:30 UTC
Oxford Street stabbing: Three men knifed outside nightclub in 'attempted murder'
Pictures show the street, close to Oxford Street, splattered with blood and a police cordon near Tape nightclub in Mayfair. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Email webnews@mirror.co.uk(Image: Old Boy's Club / BACKGRID)(Image: Old Boy's Club / BACKGRID)Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service and found three men, all aged 24, suffering from stab injuries. A Met police spokesman said: "Two males have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon. (Image: Old Boy's Club / BACKGRID)(Image: SplashNews.com)(Image: SplashNews.com)"There is a cordon in place along with road closures," the spokesman continued.
Source:Daily Mirror
February 17, 2019 07:12 UTC
Limerick man charged with making an explosive substance
A 34-year-old Limerick man will appear in court again on Tuesday after the discovery of a suspect device in Moyross in Limerick. Anthony McNamara, of Ballygrennan Close, Moyross, has been charged with making an explosive substance on an unknown date. Garda Denis O'Leary told Limerick District Court how the suspect device was discovered in a wheelie bin outside Mr McNamara's home during a planned search at around 10.30am on Thursday morning. It was described as a metal cylinder, containing a fuse and an explosive substance, which was wrapped in a pair of gloves. Mr McNamara has been refused bail and has been remanded in custody to appear before Limerick District Court this coming Tuesday.
Source:Irish Examiner
February 17, 2019 07:07 UTC
Welcome to my place ... Cape Town
Where is the first place you always bring people to when they visit Cape Town? Cape Town has a plethora of beaches that suit all seaside desires. Where do you recommend for a great meal that gives a flavour of Cape Town? Niamh NicLiam and her son EoinWhere is the best place to get a sense of Cape Town’s place in history? We have an abundance of amazing wine farms in and around Cape Town, as well as in the surrounding areas.
Source:The Irish Times
February 17, 2019 06:56 UTC
The pros and cons of putting the farm into company status
This allows you to pay off loans much quicker than if you had to pay tax at upwards of 50pc on the money before you made the repayments. Farmers who pay tax at the higher rate and do not intend to spend all of their income in that year should also benefit. It is relief in the form of a deduction of 90pc from the market value of the agricultural property. You must also either:Farm the agricultural property on a commercial basis for at least six years from that date or lease the property to someone who farms the agricultural property on a commercial basis for at least six years from that date. If you are not eligible for Agricultural relief you should consider Business relief as it has similar advantages and is less restrictive in some ways.
Source:Irish Independent
February 17, 2019 06:00 UTC
Pat Stacey: Awards season favours actors-turned-directors, but they're not always deserving
There was excited talk of it winning best film, best director, and possibly best actor and actress for Cooper and co-star Lady Gaga. Ordinary PeopleThe trend really began in 1981 with Robert Redford’s Ordinary People, which won best director and best film. Guess what bagged best director and best film? The film was nominated for 12 Oscars in 1992 and won seven, including best film and best director. Its five statuettes included best film and best director for Gibson.
Source:Irish Independent
February 17, 2019 06:00 UTC
How Vinicius Junior has allowed Real Madrid to forget about Cristiano Ronaldo
How can Real Madrid cope without Cristiano Ronaldo ? (Image: REUTERS)(Image: AFP/Getty Images)While playing Vinicius might not have been enough to save Lopetegui, his Madrid would not have been so short on ideas. As if to thank him, Vinicius created a goal for Benzema in the Champions League last 16 win at Ajax on Wednesday. And he should know, a team-mate of the winger with Belgium, formerly at Stamford Bridge, and potentially at Real Madrid in the future. What is unequivocal is the impact he has had on a sinking Real Madrid side which had given up hope.
Source:Daily Mirror
February 17, 2019 06:00 UTC
The refrigerator not just for storing food
It was coming after consultation with a refrigerator of all things, from behind a magnet no doubt, where it likely had plenty of company. Who came up with the idea to make the refrigerator not only the heart of the kitchen and a fort of food but the showcase of so much stuff, too? If I’m in a kitchen, especially someone else’s, I guarantee you that I’m not just standing around eating, I’m looking at what’s on the refrigerator. Now ours is a hodgepodge of things on our refrigerator, including coffee-related magnets since the kitchen is decorated in honor of my beverage of choice. Naturally a refrigerator front has your kids’ kindergarten pictures on there even though they’re well past their 10-year high school class reunion.
Source:The Herald
February 17, 2019 05:03 UTC
Jussie Smollett denies 'homophobic attack' was staged after claims he paid men to do it
CNN now reports police believe Smollett may have paid the men to carry out the attack himself, something he has strongly denied. "He has now been further victimised by claims attributed to these alleged perpetrators that Jussie played a role in his own attack. "While we haven't found any video documenting the alleged attack, there is no evidence to say that this is a hoax," he said. "The alleged victim is being cooperative at this time and continues to be treated as a victim, not a suspect." News of the alleged attack on Smollett sparked outrage but some have doubted his account.
Source:Daily Mirror
February 17, 2019 05:03 UTC
Trump demands Europe 'take back' and lock up 800 ISIS fighters captured in Syria
President Trump wants America’s European allies to put more than 800 ISIS fighters captured in Syria on trial. ‘The United States is asking Britain, France, Germany and other European allies to take back over 800 ISIS fighters that we captured in Syria and put them on trial,’ the president tweeted late Saturday. The alternative is not a good one in that we will be forced to release them.’Trump continued: ‘The U.S. does not want to watch as these ISIS fighters permeate Europe, which is where they are expected to go. Many of these ISIS fighters come from European countries, and the Kurdish-led SDF wants these nations to take their nationals off their hands. There are more than 800 ISIS fighters in custody of U.S.-backed forces in Syria.
Source:Daily Mail
February 17, 2019 04:45 UTC
Liverpool's Sadio Mane reveals motivation ahead of Bayern Munich clash
The Reds were one game away from facing the German giants in last year's final, with Real Madrid knocking Bayern out in the semi-finals before crushing Liverpool's dreams in the final. Jurgen Klopp will now face a long-awaited showdown with the Bavarian club at Anfield - and Mane admits it will be a meeting of "two extraordinary teams". After fulfilling a dream of playing in the Champions League final last year, Mane revealed he is more motivated than ever to not only return but lift the iconic trophy. (Image: REUTERS)"Bayern was really close to reaching the final, but Real was strong," Mane told Sport Bild . "For me it was a dream to play the Champions League final.
Source:Daily Mirror
February 17, 2019 04:30 UTC