Switch and save this January
Switch and save this JanuaryJanuary is the perfect time to freshen up your finances, slash unnecessary bills and curb bad spending habits. Here’s Switcher.ie’s six ways to save around €5,462 this year, from claiming tax back to cutting your mortgage rate and reducing your energy use. Reduce your useRecent research by Switcher.ie found you could save over €1,200 per year on energy bills by making six simple swaps at home. Switch it upIf you haven’t switched energy suppliers in over a year, chances are you’re paying more than you need to. If you're out of contract, switch to a better deal to save hundreds of euros,” he advised.
Source:Irish Independent
January 09, 2024 14:45 UTC
Thousands of households to take part in survey to track Irish spending habits
By Gráinne Ní Aodha, PAThousands of households are to be asked to take part in a new annual survey to help measure inflation and Irish spending habits. The new Household Budget Survey (HBS), launched this week, will ask 6,000 households from across the country to track their spending for 14 days. The households will be randomly selected and each member of the household aged 16 and over will be asked to record the details of their day-to-day spending over 14 consecutive days. They will be given a “spending notebook” that has a pouch section to collect and retain receipts. “Collecting your receipts and keeping a spending diary makes it easier to track spending.
Source:The Herald
January 09, 2024 12:16 UTC
Why do so many Scots keep falling for SNP fantasies?
("SNP MP says indy debate 'stops' if party loses General Election", The Herald, January 8). The same approach is clearly observable in the widely-seen ITV series Mr Bates vs The Post Office. Worse still, it is being done by Post Office lawyers and not by the Crown prosecution authorities. If the original Post Office Act from the 1800s permits this practice, then it should be revised by Parliament. If not, then it is the Post Office lawyers themselves who should be prosecuted.
Source:The Herald
January 09, 2024 09:27 UTC
Klamath Community College students, staff collaborate to create new entryway sign
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Source:The Herald
January 09, 2024 05:52 UTC
Ukrainian refugees receiving lower welfare rate will be trained and supported to find work
Ukrainians who come to Ireland from later this month will be trained and supported to find work. New Ukrainian arrivals will have their welfare cut later this month after the Cabinet approves laws for lower rates today. Refugees fleeing war in Ukraine will be trained and receive skills support to help them find jobs through local Intreo offices. Ukrainians receiving welfare will have to engage with the Department of Social Protection’s Public Employment Services. New Ukrainian refugees will also be given 90 days in state accommodation and be responsible for sourcing housing themselves afterwards.
Source:Irish Independent
January 09, 2024 03:35 UTC
EagleRidge High breaks ground on building for Career and Technical Education program
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Source:The Herald
January 09, 2024 02:38 UTC
Why words like ‘sex’ and ‘fight’ are more likely to stand the test of time
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Source:Irish Independent
January 08, 2024 23:51 UTC
Enniscorthy's Indian community hosts Fest Christmas and New Year Party
Geena John and Jude Philip at the Indian Community Enniscorthy Fest Christmas & New Year Party in Marshalstown Community Centre. Dance group on stage at the Indian Community Enniscorthy Fest Christmas & New Year Party in Marshalstown Community Centre. Michael Benson (special guest) at the Indian Community Enniscorthy Fest Christmas & New Year Party in Marshalstown Community Centre. Jewd Maria Jihlin team at the Indian Community Enniscorthy Fest Christmas & New Year Party in Marshalstown Community Centre. Launch of new Enniscorthy Indian Association logo at the Indian Community Enniscorthy Fest Christmas & New Year Party in Marshalstown Community Centre.
Source:Irish Independent
January 08, 2024 21:32 UTC
Restaurants should offer seconds for free to cut food waste, Minister says
Restaurants should offer seconds for free to cut food waste, Minister saysBy Gráinne Ní Aodha, PAMinister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has suggested restaurants should offer seconds for free in order to cut food waste. Statistics by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicate that Irish households threw away an estimated 221,000 tonnes of food in 2021. A report published in 2019 found that more than 66 per cent of food waste from the food services sector is avoidable, meaning the food is edible. It found that hotels have the highest level of food waste and that 11 per cent of wasted food is vegetables. The annual cost of food waste to this sector is estimated to be more than €300 million.
Source:Irish Independent
January 08, 2024 21:05 UTC
Who is making the headlines during the January transfer window?
Who is making the headlines during the January transfer window? By Andy Hampson, PAThe January transfer window gives clubs an opportunity to reshape their squad for the second half of the season or for players to take on fresh challenges. Here, the PA news agency looks at who is making some of the headlines. New faces would also give the place a lift in general but some players may need to be moved on first. The futures of Rafael Varane and Casemiro are uncertain while Anthony Martial is again being linked with a move away.
Source:Irish Independent
January 08, 2024 19:26 UTC
Mauricio Pochettino warns Chelsea: Be ‘clever’ in Middlesbrough tie without VAR
Mauricio Pochettino warns Chelsea: Be ‘clever’ in Middlesbrough tie without VARBy Robert O'Connor, PAMauricio Pochettino warned his Chelsea players they must be “clever” in playing without VAR when they meet Middlesbrough in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at the Riverside. Pochettino said his players must prepare to be cautious in the face of unfamiliar circumstances. Our normal attitude is to play with VAR. “It’s a different game whether you play with or without VAR. I don’t say it’s better or worse, but it’s a different game.
Source:Irish Independent
January 08, 2024 18:39 UTC
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Source:The Herald
January 08, 2024 17:32 UTC
Warning as temperatures expected to plunge below zero across Ireland
Warning as temperatures expected to plunge below zero across IrelandBy Cillian Sherlock, PAA low temperature warning was announced for the Republic on Monday, with parts of the country expected to experience a drop to minus 5 degrees Celsius overnight. Met Éireann forecast lingering frost, icy patches, and mist on Monday morning with highest temperatures throughout the day between 2 and 6 degrees. It said Monday night will be “very cold” with icy patches and a widespread sharp to severe frost. In Northern Ireland, the UK Met Office also forecast bitterly cold temperatures for Monday night. The Police Service of Northern Ireland urged motorists to exercise caution, particularly on untreated roads.
Source:Irish Independent
January 08, 2024 16:53 UTC
Secretary of State urged to intervene before strike by public sector workers
It will come next week after teachers, health workers, transport workers and civil servants took part in previous walkouts over an outstanding pay award. The package would include money to make an outstanding pay award to public sector workers. SDLP leader Colum Eastwood said he has written to Mr Heaton-Harris urging him to intervene ahead of the strike. “There are only 10 days left for an urgent intervention to address the needs of public sector workers ahead of a day of generalised action next Thursday,” he said. “Nurses, teachers, civil servants and other public sector workers aren’t taking this action lightly – they’re giving up a day’s pay and going out on strike to put down a marker for this government and for political parties here.
Source:The Herald
January 08, 2024 16:40 UTC
Trojans hold off Harris in double overtime
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Source:The Herald
January 08, 2024 14:24 UTC