Investigations under way into scores of peat extraction sites at bogs as drones capture suspected illegal activities‘Unauthorised activity’ seen, with €39m worth of turf exported last yearEPA opens scores of investigations into suspected illegal peat extraction at bogs countrywideCaroline O'Doherty Today at 03:30The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has opened scores of investigations into suspected illegal peat extraction at bogs all over the country.
Source:Irish Independent
October 15, 2024 11:01 UTC
Heimir Hallgrimsson wants Ireland to flip mentality and take fight to oppositionBy Damian Spellman, PAHeimir Hallgrimsson has joked he may ask Fifa if Ireland can play the second half of matches first after a challenging Nations League double-header. The Icelander, who will now turn his attention to next month’s fixtures against Finland and England, admitted after the 2-0 defeat in Athens that his side only seemed to start playing as it could when they had nothing to lose. “We need to fight to get back in the game. I said, maybe as a joke, we should call Fifa and start playing the second half first, and the first half second. Once we have spells in game like now, I think we grow much when we show them the good things.
Source:Irish Independent
October 15, 2024 09:33 UTC
Motorists warned of scam involving fake QR code stickers at parking metersMotorists are being warned about a scam involving parking meters. Videos online appear to show a fake QR code sticker on machines to allow drivers pay for parking via their phone. Dublin City Council say it is aware of a bogus QR sticker that is being placed on some car park pay and display machines in different parts of Dublin. If someone inadvertently scans the QR code, they are then brought to a fraudulent website which requests credit card details and other personal data. The council is advising motorists not to scan any QR codes or barcodes that may appear on parking metres.
Source:Irish Independent
October 15, 2024 09:10 UTC
Even more forest — 62.6m hectares — became degraded (meaning an area fell to a lower ecological integrity class) in 2022. The EU and China were responsible for 40% of all deforestation embodied in the direct trade of agricultural commodities from 2020 to 2022. Meanwhile, mining and the production of viscose, a fabric made out of cellulose, are emerging threats. Take, for example, the EU’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which covers seven commodities: cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya, and wood — and their derivatives (glycerol, soybeans, leather, etc). Once primary forest is gone, it’s gone forever, taking with it precious carbon stores and biodiversity havens.
Source:Irish Examiner
October 15, 2024 07:30 UTC
‘I always wonder when I will be thrown out again’ – renters share horror stories and urge others to know their rightsThree people living in different Irish cities speak to Azmia Riaz about finding help when they were about to lose their homes and the importance of knowing your rights as a renterLandlords must provide sufficient period of notice to a tenant to allow them ample time to leave. Image: Stock/GettyAzmia Riaz Today at 03:30Housing charity Threshold launched the fourth year of their Own Your Rights campaign on October 7.
Source:Irish Independent
October 15, 2024 06:01 UTC
Budget 2025 allocated €20m for the interim costs of the HRT scheme. Photo: Stock imageJustice Minister Helen McEntee will ask the Government to appoint a new deputy garda commissioner today. There are two deputy commissioner roles in An Garda Síochána, both of whom report to Garda Commissioner Drew Harris. The new deputy commissioner will be responsible for policing operations and national security. It is intended to facilitate the free HRT coverage through an amendment to the annual Health Insurance Bill, which is expected to pass the Oireachtas in the coming weeks.
Source:Irish Independent
October 15, 2024 04:30 UTC
French citizen Laurent Vinatier has been sentenced to three years in prison (Pavel Bednyakov/AP)A Russian court convicted a French citizen of collecting military information and sentenced him to three years in prison. In his remarks before the verdict, Vinatier, speaking Russian, reaffirmed that he fully recognised his guilt and asked the judge for clemency. Russian authorities accused Vinatier of failing to register as a "foreign agent" while collecting information about Russia's "military and military-technical activities" that could be used to the detriment of the country's security. The prosecutors charged that Vinatier had collected military information during his meetings with three Russian citizens in Moscow in 2021-22. The charges against Vinatier relate to a law that requires anyone collecting information on military issues to register with authorities as a foreign agent.
Source:Irish Independent
October 15, 2024 00:11 UTC
Pep Guardiola says ‘anything can happen’ amid England linksBy PA Sport staffPep Guardiola has suggested “anything can happen” with his future as Roy Keane urged the Football Association to pursue the Manchester City manager. The 53-year-old recently stressed his love for the club is “deep” and has not ruled out signing an extension, but has yet to make any definitive decisions amid links to succeeding Gareth Southgate as permanent England manager. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is out of contract at the end of the season. Photo by Martin Rickett“And it is not even true that I will be the next England coach. If I had decided I would say it… I don’t know either, anything can happen.”ITV pundit Keane believes England should bide their time to see whether Guardiola is a viable option.
Source:Irish Independent
October 14, 2024 23:58 UTC
The district reported that all Manatee County schools have power, including Manatee Technical College. 4 p.m.: Manatee-FEMA Disaster Recovery Center set up at GT Bray ParkA FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is being set up at GT Bray Park gymnasium, 5502 33rd Ave. Dr. W., Bradenton. 2:30 p.m.: New Sarasota Disaster Recovery Center opensA new Disaster Recovery Center opened Monday at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, replacing the DRC site at the Sarasota Christian Church, which is no longer open. 12 p.m.: Sarasota County planning new Disaster Recovery CenterSarasota County said it is working to establish a new Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). 9 a.m.: Sarasota County public schools will reopen for students Wednesday; no decision yet for Manatee CountySarasota County Schools announced on Sunday that district-managed schools will reopen for students on Wednesday.
Source:The Herald
October 14, 2024 23:22 UTC
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Source:The Herald
October 14, 2024 22:40 UTC
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Source:The Herald
October 14, 2024 22:28 UTC
Kilmurray goal ends brave resistance of 'Castle girlsSt Loman's, Mullingar 3-12, Garrycastle 3-6Previous Next Image 1 of 4 Katie Kilmurray (St Loman’s) gets away from Rebecca Sleator (Garrycastle) in Sunday’s U16 football final at Shandonagh. Image 2 of 4 Amy Carter (Garrycastle), Lucy Kilmurray (St Loman’s) and Ella Sweeney (Garrycastle) compete for the ball. After all, two St Loman's U-16 players started their recent senior championship final victory over Milltown. Parker denied Evie Kilmurray a possible goal after good work from lively substitute Lucy Kilmurray. Scorers - St Loman's: K Kilmurray 2-4 (0-1f); E Kilmurray 1-2; S Breslin 0-4; M Mulderry and E Corcoran 0-1 each.
Source:Irish Independent
October 14, 2024 22:02 UTC
League of Ireland wrap: Derry City miss the chance to go top of the tableKenneth FoxDerry City dropped two more points in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division title race, missing the chance to go top in the process. The Candystripes had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Sligo Rovers at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. The Saints were 3-1 winners away to Bohemians, courtesy of second half goals from Chris Forrester, Jake Mulraney and Joe Redmond. Bohs saw a first-half penalty from Dawson Devoy saved, and had Ross Tierney sent-off fiveminutes after half-time, with Devoy bagging a late consolation. Bohs remain four points ahead of Drogheda in the relegation playoff place with three games to go.
Source:Irish Independent
October 14, 2024 21:49 UTC
Numerous transactions relating to property purchases, fund transfers, loans and takeovers involving the Peter McVerry Trust homeless charity took place without the knowledge or approval of its board. The findings were made in a damning report published today following a year-long investigation by inspectors appointed by the charities regulator. According to the report, he claimed the sale may not have completed if it was known the trust was the buyer. The organisation was not named in the report but is known to be the Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless People. But €1.5m of the funds was transferred to another charity related to the trust and was used to pay creditors of the trust.
Source:Irish Independent
October 14, 2024 20:52 UTC
Rachel Reeves is gaining a reputation as the nation's pension thief in chief. Absurdly, Labour views this to be anyone on moderately good earnings paying higher rate tax, along with individuals who have set aside prudent sums for their old age. Warnings: Rachel Reeves has allowed a climate of fear to build up ahead of the Budget - but will she raid pensions? Reeves is also understood to have abandoned plans for re-imposing the lifetime limit on pension nest-eggs, also because of the ill-effects on some better-off professionals in the public sector. Since public sector workers are the only kind Reeves seems to care about, this might induce her to back off.
Source:Daily Mail
October 14, 2024 20:44 UTC