Herald: IPSCDL Managing Director and CEO files compliance report on ongoing Smart City works
These private agencies has taken additional measures to minimise dust pollution by mobilising certain equipment such as skid steer sweeper to remove the dust mechanically. All these measures had improved the situation considerably, Rodrigues has stated in his compliance report. It further discloses that safety gear is provided to all the workers at the site with photographic proof. A total of 870 metres of road length had been milled as on April 15. The Court has also asked the IPSCDL managing director and CEO to file another compliance report by June 10 and has posted the matter for further hearing on June 11.
Source:The Herald
May 01, 2024 20:33 UTC
11 Times Celebs' Ages Were Questioned
Initally, Rebel tweeted, "OMG I'm actually a 100 year old mermaid formerly known as 'CC Chalice'….thanks shady Australian press for your tall poppy syndrome x." The journalist behind the original piece claimed Rebel lied during an interview, which the actor denied. On Home Delivery, she said, "If I was guilty of something, I mean, I don't really have any skeletons in my closet, which is why it's quite hard for people to write bad stuff about me. So for the press to do a story that I was deliberately lying or whatever, no. I was just being a lady and not telling my age when I moved to America.
Source:The Irish Daily Star
May 01, 2024 18:31 UTC
High Court hears 10,000 homes may be left without heat if firm ceases trading
Hub Controls Ltd, which installed the "Hub Controller" system in 12,000 homes, is insolvent and unable to pay its debts, the court heard. Another home heating controls firm, Climote, was wound up last December. Some 4,000 users pay for a subscription service and 6,000 are on the basic non-subscription service. Householders would have to call in an electrician to bypass the system and install a new device before the heating system could be used again, Hub Controls says. It was also proposed to raise fresh equity and to facilitate a fundraiser in the US, Hub Controls Global Inc was set up in Delaware.
Source:The Herald
May 01, 2024 18:25 UTC
Pfizer lifts full-year profit forecast after earnings top estimates
Pfizer — the drug giant that employs almost 5,000 people at sites in Kildare, Cork, and Dublin — lifted its annual profit forecast and posted first-quarter results that topped analysts' estimates. It comes as the company cut costs and posted a smaller-than-feared drop in sales of its covid treatment and strong sales of its pneumonia vaccine. Sales of cancer treatment Padcev, which Pfizer gained through its $43bn deal for Seagen, also came in ahead of analysts' expectations. Investors have also been tracking the performance of the company's new RSV vaccine, which has been trailing a rival shot from GSK since they both launched. Paxlovid sales dropped 50% to $2bn for the quarter, still well above analysts' forecasts.
Source:Irish Examiner
May 01, 2024 17:50 UTC
Police will cooperate fully with new legacy truth recovery body, Boutcher says
Police will cooperate fully with new legacy truth recovery body, Boutcher saysJonathan McCambridge, PAThe Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) will provide a new truth recovery body with “unfettered access” to material it holds about Troubles deaths, chief constable Jon Boutcher has said. Mr Boutcher also said that the force would continue to investigate murder cases which do not fall within the timeframe set out in the Legacy Act. “The Police Service of Northern Ireland acknowledges the hurt suffered by families of those murdered during the Troubles. “The Police Service of Northern Ireland will cooperate fully with the commission in order that families can receive whatever information is known about these tragic events. “Our Legacy Investigation Branch will continue to review legacy homicide cases that do not fall within the Legacy Act.
Source:Irish Independent
May 01, 2024 16:42 UTC
Simon Harris responds as British prime minister says Ireland cannot ‘cherry pick’ international agreements amid asylum row
Simon Harris responds as British prime minister says Ireland cannot ‘cherry pick’ international agreements amid asylum rowTaoiseach Simon Harris said ‘of course’ no gardaí would be sent to police the border with Northern IrelandRishi Sunak accuses Irish Government of ‘cherry picking’ international agreements in asylum rowChristopher McKeon Yesterday at 18:50British prime minister Rishi Sunak has urged the Irish Government not to send gardaí into border areas amid a row over asylum seekers crossing from Northern Ireland into the Republic.
Source:Irish Independent
May 01, 2024 15:19 UTC
Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction shortlist announced
Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction shortlist announcedBy Nick Forbes, PA ScotlandThe six-book shortlist for this year’s Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction has been revealed, with the winner due to be announced at the Borders Book Festival in Melrose on June 13th. This year’s shortlist features authors from Ireland, England, Trinidad, Canada and Malaysia, and includes one debut novelist in Tom Crewe alongside a number of more well-established names. Previous winners of the prize, which was first awarded in 2010, include Hilary Mantel, Sebastian Barry and Robert Harris, as well as Tan Twan Eng, who is in the shortlist again this year. The judges said: “The Walter Scott Prize judging criteria – originality, innovation, ambition, durability and of course quality of writing – are beautifully showcased in our 2024 shortlist. The winner will be announced at a special public event at the Borders Book festival in Melrose on June 13.
Source:Irish Independent
May 01, 2024 15:12 UTC
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Telecoms company Magnet+ investigating possible cyber attack
Telecoms company Magnet+ is investigating a possible breach of its systems that may have exposed the private information of staff and customers. Only back-office systems were impacted and all of these are fully back up and running,” the company has said. “All those impacted were notified as soon as possible, in compliance with Data Protection Commission requirements,” Magnet+ said. The Data Protection Commission confirmed it was working with Magnet+ on the incident. Previously known as Magnet Networks, the company was acquired in December 2020 by Enet and AirSpeed Telecom owner Speed Fibre Group.
Source:The Irish Times
May 01, 2024 14:58 UTC
Makeshift asylum seeker encampment removed from Mount Street
Council workers, some dressed in white overalls, were involved in clean-up efforts to remove the tents and wash down the camp area in and around Mount Street. Mount Street was cordoned off during the operation, with a large number of gardaí present. “But it's important that we had a public safety issue in terms of people, very vulnerable people on Mount Street. Photo: Cate McCurry/PA WireAubrey McCarthy, the founder of Tiglin, the charity that helps people overcome addiction and homelessness, has described the situation on Mount Street as “absolutely untenable”. Mr McCarthy told of how he had observed the number of tents on Mount Street increase in recent days with tents doubling up on both sides of the street.
Source:The Herald
May 01, 2024 14:54 UTC
Brian Crum to run for Independent Ireland in Kinnegad LEA
Brian Crum. Brian Crum to run for Independent Ireland in Kinnegad LEAFormer county councillor, Brian Crum, has announced he is to run as a candidate for in the forthcoming local elections. Mr Crum is to run for the Independent Ireland party in the Kinnegad Local Electoral Area (LEA). "I am pleased to endorse Brian Crum as a candidate for the Kinnegad LEA," said Michael Fitzmaurice, TD. "With his can-do attitude and willingness to collaborate with local communities, Brian Crum is poised to be a strong voice for the people of Kinnegad and surrounding areas.
Source:Irish Independent
May 01, 2024 14:51 UTC
Punch joins Independent Ireland in European election campaign
CRATLOE’s Eddie Punch (II) who had previously declared as an Independent candidate for the European elections in Ireland South will now fly under the banner of Independent Ireland. There are 23 declared candidates in Ireland South bidding to win the five seats on offer. Eddie had initially been an Independent candidate but declared for Independent Ireland when submitting his nomination papers. “Joining Independent Ireland is a crucial step in strengthening our collective voice in Brussels, ensuring our diverse needs are addressed effectively,” he stated. Founders of Independent Ireland, Michael Collins TD (II), Richard O’Donoghue TD (II) and Michael Fitzmaurice (II) all welcomed the addition of Eddie to the party.
Source:Irish Independent
May 01, 2024 13:29 UTC
Paramount boss Bob Bakish ousted after boardroom row amid talks of a takeover
Blockbuster: Tom Cruise in Top Gun: MaverickThe media titan behind The Godfather, Titanic and Top Gun is drawing up plans for its future after ousting long-time boss Bob Bakish. After a dramatic boardroom battle, Paramount said Bakish, 60, who had worked at the company and its predecessor Viacom for a quarter of a century, would be replaced by a so-called ‘office of the CEO’. The shake-up comes amid reports of ongoing tensions between Bakish and chairman Shari Redstone. Bank of America analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich raised concerns about the lack of definitive leadership. ‘As a result, we believe shares will remain volatile,’ she said.
Source:Daily Mail
May 01, 2024 11:29 UTC
Ireland 17 Scotland 13: Defeat to Six Nations champions
Hooker Dan Sheehan set Ireland on course for glory – and a 10th successive win over Scotland – with an opportunistic first-half score, while Jack Crowley kicked seven points. Crowley squandered a long-range penalty to stretch the slender advantage as resolute Scotland remained relatively untroubled, while offering a threat on the counter attack. Scotland flanker Andy Christie superbly halted the weaving Calvin Nash with the try line in touching distance before rusty Ireland replacement Garry Ringrose inexplicably fumbled. Ringrose, making his first appearance of the tournament following a shoulder injury, atoned with a lung-busting intercept run which led to Ireland’s crucial second try. Robbie Henshaw was adjudged to have been held up on the line in the immediate aftermath before Porter subsequently powered over from a tap-and-go penalty following a yellow card for Ewan Ashman.
Source:The Herald
March 16, 2024 23:24 UTC
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Man in critical condition after machete attack outside Eurospar in Cobh
The incident took place at the Eurospar car park on Newtown Road in Cobh, Co Cork. Photograph: Google StreetviewGardaí have begun an investigation into an assault that has left a man in his 30s fighting for his life after he suffered serious injuries when he was attacked by a man with a machete in the car park of a shop in Cobh in east Cork. The victim suffered serious injuries to his leg and suffered extensive blood loss when he was attacked by the lone assailant armed with a machete at the Eurospar carpark on Newtown Road at about 8pm on Friday night. The man was rushed by ambulance to Cork University Hospital where he underwent emergency surgery for his injuries but according to the Garda Press Office, he remains in a critical condition in the hospital on Saturday morning. Officers cordoned off an area in the Eurospar car park and garda technical experts have begun an examination of the scene in the hope of finding any evidence or clues that might assist them in identifying the culprit for the attack which one officer described as “absolutely horrific”.
Source:The Irish Times
March 16, 2024 23:23 UTC