Fable Home Taps Conjura to Harness the Latest Data Analytics and Boost Overall Company Performance

Conjura partners with Fable Home

Fable will utilize Conjura’s pioneering e-commerce data analytics solutions as part of the company’s commitment to tech-driven sustainable growth

DUBLIN, IRELAND, May 31, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Fable Home, the premium sustainable consumer tableware brand, has announced that they have partnered with the leading e-commerce data analytics company Conjura. The partnership will see Fable leverage Conjura’s AI driven data analytics platforms to gain greater insights into its performance and continue its mission of bringing joy to every meal. Fable will gain vital information on business risks and opportunities and will unlock a

Innovation Zed and SNAQ Collaborate to Improve Health Outcomes for People With Diabetes

DUBLIN, May 30, 2022 (Newswire.com) - Innovation Zed, an Irish MedTech R&D company, today announced the signing of a global partnership and data integration agreement for its family of insulin pen 'add-on' devices with SNAQ. 

SNAQ supports people living with diabetes to take the guesswork out of

Philos Partners: An EV Way To Fast Returns?

Philos Partners

VinFast VF8

Rising demand for low-emission commuting and government subsidies for long-range, zero-emission vehicles have driven manufacturers to produce EVs globally.

DUBLIN, IRELAND, May 27, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global electric vehicle (EV) market share has increased dramatically over the last decade, and we expect this trend to continue. Even though the number of EVs on the road has increased dramatically, electric vehicle industry projections indicate that we've barely scratched the surface.

The global EV market was valued at $163.01 billion in 2020 and is expected to

The Invisible, crime novel deals with human trafficking, prostitution, rape and the criminal underbelly in Irish society

The Invisible (UK Edition) Michelle Dunne

Michelle Dunne author of The Invisible

Lindsey Ryan, a former elite soldier is spurred into protective mode when Lena, a raped and badly beaten Syrian woman, literally falls into her life.

Michelle's own life is quite the story too. We spoke about joining the military, coming under fire in Lebanon and Lindsey's migration to television.”

— Darragh McManus - RTE Guide

CO CORK, CORK, IRELAND, May 26, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- – The Invisible, gripping crime novel deals with the topical issues of human trafficking, prostitution, rape, and the criminal underbelly in Irish society

Set in Cobh, Co Cork, The Invisible, is a

Envetec Appoints Five New Independent Directors in Preparation for Commercial Launch of GENERATIONS™ CleanTech Solution

GENERATIONS technology

Envetec logo

Company announces completion of €10 million financing to support commercial launch of Envetec's GENERATIONS™

Our GENERATIONS clean technology is fast emerging as a significant disruptor, helping laboratories rethink sustainability by transforming the way they treat biohazardous laboratory waste at source”

— Malcolm Bell

BALLINA, CO. TIPPERARY, IRELAND, May 26, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Envetec Sustainable Technologies Limited ("Envetec"), the world's first and only cleantech company with a validated technology dedicated to treating and eradicating biohazardous laboratory waste and material, today announced the composition of its new Board, including five independent, non-executive directors whose terms are effective immediately:

• Michael Dowling, President and

Conjura Expands Senior Team with New VP of Marketing, Head of People, and Head of Product

Conjura

Francesca Pezzoli, Fiona Clohessy, and Paul Hays join leading e-commerce data analytics platform on the heels of the company’s €15m Series A announcement.

DUBLIN, IRELAND, May 10, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Conjura, the leading e-commerce data analytics platform, today announced the appointments of Francesca Pezzoli as VP of Marketing, Fiona Clohessy as Head of People, and Paul Hays as Head of Product. The appointments come alongside the company securing €15m in Series A funding and represents Conjura’s commitment to rapid internal growth.

“We are thrilled to welcome Francesca, Fiona, and Paul to the Conjura team. As

President Michael D. Higgins to make State Visit to Malta

Date: Tue 10th May, 2022 | 11:31

Details have been announced of President Michael D. Higgins’ upcoming State Visit to Malta, the first such visit by an Irish Head of State to Malta since 2006.

The visit has been re-scheduled following an earlier postponement in December 2021 in light of global developments with the emergence of the Omicron COVID-19 variant.

The President and Sabina Higgins will be accompanied on the State Visit by the

Honorary Freedom of the City of Dublin to be awarded to Ailbhe Smyth, Professor Mary Aiken and Kellie Harrington

A decision was taken at tonight’s monthly meeting of Dublin City Council to confer the Honorary Freedom of the City of Dublin on Ailbhe Smyth, Professor Mary Aiken and Kellie Harrington following a recommendation by the Lord Mayor of Dublin Alison Gilliland. 

They will join an illustrious list of Freemen and Freewomen including entertainer Maureen Potter, former Dublin Football Manager Kevin Heffernan, broadcaster Gay Byrne, poet

Statement by Minister O’Gorman following Apology to People affected by Illegal Birth Registration at the Second Stage Debate of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022 in Seanad Éireann

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O'Gorman, today offered a formal apology on behalf of the Government for the deep hurt and anguish experienced by people whose births were illegally registered.

The Minister placed the apology on the record of the Houses of the Oireachtas at the commencement of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill's passage through Seanad Éireann on Tuesday, 10 May 2022. The Minister offered the apology directly as Minister primarily responsible for the whole of Government response to the issue of illegal birth registrations.

In March, the Government committed to the Minister placing an apology on

Minister Foley announces appointment of new Board of An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaiochta

The Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today announced the appointment of the new board of An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaiochta (COGG), which she has appointed for a four-year term until 28 February 2026. The Minister has also extended the term of the Chair of COGG, Dónal Ó hAiniféin for an interim period to the end of 2022 to ensure continuity while the new CEO and Board settle into their roles.

Minister Foley said

“I would like to congratulate the new Board members on their appointment and thank them for giving their time and expertise to the important work COGG has to do in relation to Irish language teaching and learning and the delivery of

Minister Harris announces €53.7 million in research grants for projects on health and climate

1. Supported projects
2. SFI Frontiers for the Future funding streams
3. Programme statistics
4. Programme institutions

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, has today announced 76 grants valued at €53.7 million, to support frontiers research across 10 higher education institutions, through Science Foundation Ireland (SFI).

The research supported will investigate areas such as:

• childhood ADHD
• future coastal sea levels
• native honeybees
• new-generation batteries
• antiviral drugs to treat COVID-19 infections,
• safety-critical software
• the link between obesity and cancer
• futureproofing crops to withstand flooding

In line with SFI’s gender strategy, the programme seeks to provide opportunities to address gender imbalance and to provide support for investigators returning to research after a period of leave:

• 42% of the research grants supported will be led by female researchers
• 32% by emerging investigators early in their research careers

The programme is run in collaboration with Geological Survey Ireland and

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and Minister for Mental Health and Older People Mary Butler welcome a new contract for the continuation and expansion of the Patient Advocacy Service

The Patient Advocacy Service (PAS) provides a free and independent national service to help people accessing healthcare to make or intending to make a formal complaint, regarding the care they have received. Today, a contract for the continued provision of the Patient Advocacy Service (PAS) has been awarded to the National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities. This contract will run from 2022 to 2027.

PAS is a critical support to patients and families who have been through a

Minister O’Donovan Announces Reopening of Sceilg Mhichíl for 2022 Season

Mr. Patrick O’Donovan T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), has announced that Sceilg Mhichíl will reopen to public visitors on Saturday, 14 May 2022. The OPW’s work crews are currently on site finalising preparatory health and safety works in advance of the opening. The reopening date is, of course, subject to weather conditions remaining favourable and intending visitors are advised to consult OPW - HeritageIreland for updates ahead of planning their visit.

Image: Skellig

Making the announcement today, Minister O’Donovan said: “I am very pleased to be able to share this much-anticipated good news with holidaymakers eager to visit Sceilg Mhichíl this summer and with the local rural communities who rely on tourism to the island. I was privileged to visit this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site last year to view the ongoing conservation works at the upper and lower lighthouse and the development of visitor facilities on the island, which will continue throughout the season. These works will preserve the island’s fragile cultural heritage and will help us to protect, conserve and promote an appreciation of the early monastic site and its breath-taking natural setting for present and future generations.”

Minister Donohoe announces extension of 9% VAT rate for the tourism and hospitality sectors

The Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe T.D., has today (Tuesday) announced the extension of the 9% Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for the tourism and hospitality industry for a further six months. The proposal was approved by Government at the Cabinet meeting today. The 9% VAT rate will therefore remain for these sectors until 28 February 2023.

The estimated cost of this further extension is €250m.

This extension will cover the same goods and services as the original

Housing Commission hosts Conference on a Referendum on Housing in Ireland

• the Commission is tasked with exploring options for a referendum on housing and is using this conference as part of its listening exercise to inform on various approaches
• Commission will hear from a range of voices including international and Irish experts
• wide range of opinions and views to be expressed to get fullest possible picture of current thinking

The Housing Commission is hosting a ‘Conference on a referendum on Housing in Ireland’ in the UCD School of Law today. The 2-day conference will feature a range of Irish and International experts who will share their views on housing experiences nationally and internationally.

The Commission has been tasked with examining issues such as tenure,

Statement on Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s call with Prime Minister Boris Johnson

The Taoiseach and Prime Minister Johnson had an extensive discussion this morning.

They agreed on the importance of having a strong functioning Executive in place to deliver for the people of Northern Ireland. The Taoiseach emphasised the

New Croí Cónaithe Cities Scheme Aims to Provide up to 5,000 Owner-Occupier Apartments by 2026

The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, TD, and the Chief Executive of The Housing Agency, Bob Jordan, today launched a call for Expressions of Interest in the Government’s proposed Croí Cónaithe (Cities) Scheme, which aims to increase supply of owner-occupier apartments and provide those who wish to purchase a home with a greater choice. The Scheme is expected to deliver up to 5,000 additional apartments for individuals seeking to buy a home in the five cities of Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway and Waterford. It will also support the Government’s objectives of compact growth and creating vibrant liveable cities for people who want to live close to work and urban amenities.

Under the proposed scheme, a major initiative in Housing for All, the

Statement by Taoiseach Micheál Martin on Deputy Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn

"I would like to wish Ronan Glynn all the best as he prepares to step down as Deputy Chief Medical Officer and thank him for his outstanding service to the Irish people.

"I worked very well with Ronan throughout the pandemic, and his

Minister McGrath introduces measures to address the impact of Construction Material Price Inflation on Public Works Projects

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath TD, today, (Tuesday), announced details of further measures to address the impact that exceptional inflation in construction materials and energy is having on public works contracts.

As economies reopened in the aftermath of Covid-19, significant inflation, coupled with shortages in the supply of particular construction materials was experienced. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has considerably exacerbated these pressures on construction projects. Since early 2022, significant increases in energy prices are driving further price increases and leading to great uncertainty around delivery periods for certain construction materials.

As a consequence of the conditions experienced in 2021, amendments to

University of Limerick Symposium on the European Dimension in Irish Education

On 10-11 May, the Minister of State for Skills and Further Education, Niall Collins, and the Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne, will both participate in the University of Limerick’s two day symposium on the place of Europe in the Irish education system.

The symposium, which takes place on the 50th anniversary of the referendum to

Grant of up to €21,000 approved for Ionad Pobail na Minna in Co. Galway

Jack Chambers T.D., Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for the Gaeltacht and Sport, announced today that he has approved a grant of up to €21,000 or 80% of the total cost which will enable Coiste Ionad Pobail na Minna to appoint a consultant for the refurbishment of the Community Centre.

The grant has been approved under the Department's Community and

Minister Troy appoints Ireland’s first Artificial Intelligence Ambassador

Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Robert Troy, has today appointed Dr Patricia Scanlon as Ireland’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ambassador.

AI is expected to play a major role in shaping global competitiveness and productivity over the coming decades, granting early adopters significant societal, economic and strategic advantages.

As AI Ambassador, Dr Scanlon will lead a national conversation on the role