Strategic Metals Invest Expands Portfolio With Three Geopolitically Sensitive Technology Metals

Louis O’Connor, CEO, Strategic Metals Invest

Strategic Metals Invest

Antimony, bismuth, and tellurium join Strategic Metals Invest’s offering as export controls and critical minerals policy reshape markets.

DUBLIN, IRELAND, March 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Strategic Metals Invest has expanded its physical metals offering to include three additional technology metals — antimony, bismuth, and tellurium — now available for structured private ownership.

The expansion reflects a broader shift in global

Home Chocolat raises €64K on Kickstarter as demand grows for chocolate-making tools

Chocolate dipping in action with the Chocolatier Pro™, enabling easy and consistent chocolate tempering for creators

Late pledges now open: secure a Chocolatier Pro from the first production batch and join the growing movement of chocolate creators.

We are seeing a clear shift. More people want to move from consuming chocolate to creating it, but they need tools that remove technical barriers without compromising quality.”

— Liora Omer, Founder and CEO of Home Chocolat

CORK, CORK, IRELAND, March 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Home Chocolat, the Ireland-based foodtech startup transforming chocolate lovers into creators, has successfully

The Debranding Dilemma: New Research Reveals a 1.8x Effectiveness Gap for Simplified Logos

The impact of a simplified logo

Features Driving Logo Distinctiveness Uplifts

Logo Distinctiveness Ranking Factors

Meta-analysis of 1,000 logos highlights the critical role of characters, icons, and the "Golden Thread" in logo memorability and distinctiveness.

Relying solely on words within a logo to communicate a brand is a misguided perspective”

— Cathal Gillen

IRELAND, April 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- What is the impact of debranding on your logo? What variables impact logo distinctiveness? New research by Distinctive BAT, a distinctive brand asset research

Vistatec AI Wins Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award for Enterprise Localization Innovation

DUBLIN, DUBLIN, IRELAND, March 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Vistatec AI has been named a winner in the Software category of the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards, presented by Business Intelligence Group. The award recognizes organizations that deliver measurable impact through the responsible and practical use of artificial intelligence.

Vistatec AI is a productized suite of AI services

Dev Centre House Announces Initiative to Modernise Ireland’s Legacy Technology for the AI Era

Dev Centre House Ireland

Dev Centre House unveils new custom software development services in Ireland to modernise legacy systems for the 2026 AI and cloud-native era.

Our goal isn't just to replace old software; we want to rebuild it so that it becomes an engine for growth instead of a burden on resources.”

— Twana Daniel

DUBLIN, IRELAND, March 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As Irish businesses face a changing technology landscape, Dev Centre House has launched a new initiative to help local companies overcome the limitations of their outdated

Momentum continues as latest commencement data shows continued growth in new home starts

3,423 new homes commenced in February

5,469 new homes commenced since start of year

New data released today by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage shows that the number of new homes being commenced each month continues to grow, indicating continued momentum in the sector.

The latest figures show that 3,423 new homes were commenced in February of this year,

Ireland and New Zealand commit to continuing collaboration to tackle agriculture emissions

Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with responsibility for Food Promotion, New Markets, Research and Development, Noel Grealish TD, and New Zealand Minister for Agriculture, Forestry, Trade and Investment, Hon. Todd McClay, have today reaffirmed their commitment to collaboration on scientific innovation to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.

Minister Grealish highlighted that Joint Research Initiative projects have helped accelerate

Ireland commits to participate in IEA release of international strategic oil reserves

IEA action to address international supply issues that are emerging on foot of the conflict in the Middle East

Ireland's Oil Security of Supply Group reports no immediate supply concerns

Ministers in member countries of the International Energy Agency (IEA), including Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O'Brien, have agreed to initiate an action to release Strategic Reserves (of oil) to address the supply issues that are emerging on foot of the conflict in the Middle East.

Ireland holds 90 days' supply of stocks of oil, in line with its international commitments, and

Minister for Health publishes Ireland’s first national AI for Care Strategy

The Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD has launched AI for Care, Ireland’s first national strategy dedicated to the safe, responsible, and effective application of artificial intelligence (AI) in health and social care. This strategy marks a major milestone in the digital transformation of the Irish health service. It signifies strategic intent, operational readiness, and a whole‑of‑system shift toward safe, ethical, and effective adoption of artificial intelligence across healthcare. It also fulfils a key commitment in the Programme for Government to use AI to modernise healthcare services and enhance patient experience.

AI for Care sets out how AI will improve care across four key areas: clinical care,

Minister Healy-Rae encourages students to explore working in forestry as a career choice

Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with responsibility for Forestry, Farm Safety and Horticulture, Michael Healy-Rae TD, has today launched a new digital learning tool called ‘Forests in your Future’, which has been specifically designed for transition year students to highlight the many benefits of forestry, including its impact on climate change, health and well-being, sustainable housing and biodiversity.

Speaking on the launch, Minister Healy-Rae said:

“Forestry is a growing sector that is helping to shape our country’s future. It can play a

Tánaiste Simon Harris meets with Minister of the Economy, Finance, and Industrial, Energy, and Digital Sovereignty of France, Roland Lescure

Tánaiste Simon Harris meets with Minister of the Economy, Finance, and Industrial, Energy, and Digital Sovereignty of France, Roland Lescure

The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris, today (11 March) met with Minister of the Economy, Finance, and Industrial, Energy, and Digital Sovereignty of France, Roland Lescure, in Paris as part of his St. Patrick’s Day programme.

The Tánaiste and Minister Lescure had a wide-ranging and constructive discussion on a

Minister Byrne welcomes record Irish interest in EU jobs competition

Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, today (11 March) welcomed the strong response from Irish citizens to an EU-wide competition to recruit the next generation of EU officials, following the closure of applications yesterday, 10 March 2026.

The AD5 competition, the first of its kind since 2019 and the largest EU recruitment

When rats run, their gut bacteria rewrite the chemical conversation with the brain

Wheel running exercise modified the gut microbiota composition in adult rats. ∗∗∗ p < 0.001. Abbreviations: EX (exercise); SED (sedentary).

Exercise induces changes in tryptophan metabolism by gut microbes associated with hippocampal function in adult rats

Voluntary exercise reshapes gut microbiota and tryptophan metabolism, with consequences for the hippocampus, the brain's memory center

We observed exercise-driven changes in tryptophan-metabolizing gut bacteria, shifts in circulating metabolites, and reduced aryl hydrocarbon receptor expression in the dorsal hippocampus.”

— Professor Yvonne M. Nolan, University College Cork

CORK, COUNTY CORK, IRELAND, March 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Something happens when a rat starts running. Not just the obvious things, the faster heart, the warming muscles, the rhythmic percussion of paws against the wheel. Something quieter. Something that begins in the coiled darkness of

KennCo Insurance Announces Partnership with Changing Lanes for 2026

KennCo Insurance is proud to announce its role as the official insurance partner for Changing Lanes in 2026.

DUBLIN, LEINSTER, IRELAND, March 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- KennCo Insurance is proud to announce its role as the official insurance partner for Changing Lanes in 2026. This collaboration will see KennCo support the independent car reviews and expert buying advice provided by motoring journalist Caroline Kidd to drivers across Ireland.

As a leading Irish motoring website, Changing

Minister Foley launches public consultation on how the state provides for children and young people in the care system

The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has announced a public consultation on how the state provides for children and young people in the care system.

The State looks after about 6,000 children who cannot live with their birth parents, in various forms of alternative care. Most of these children are in foster care, which is usually

Speech by Taoiseach Micheál Martin Cork Chamber Annual Dinner Friday, 6th February 2026

Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests.

Tá an-áthas orm a bheith libh tráthnóna. Tá ríméad orm go bhfuil mé in ann a bheith páirteach in ócáid atá an-speisialta.

I want to thank President Rob Horgan and Conor Healy, your Chief Executive for the kind invitation to join you tonight.

What makes Cork Chamber so special is that, through over two centuries of being at the centre of Cork life, it has always worked to be much more than a strong voice on business.

It is a vital voice on a full range of economic, social, cultural and environmental issues.

When I talk with your members in every part of the community I am always struck by their

Althera and Bruno Farmaceutici Sign Strategic Licensing Agreement to Bring Advanced Type 2 Diabetes Therapy to Italy

Logo Althera

Partnership leverages Bruno Farmaceutici’s robust commercial leadership to launch Althera’s innovative Type 2 Diabetes combination therapy

We are honored to partner with Althera and to introduce its innovative product for Type 2 Diabetes that could represent a great therapeutic solution for the Italian patients”

— Vincenzo Bruno

DUBLIN, DUBLIN, IRELAND, January 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Althera Laboratories Limited, a global pharmaceutical company focused on developing value-added cardiovascular and metabolic medicines, and Bruno Farmaceutici S.p.A., a leading Italian pharmaceutical company, today announced the signing of an licensing and supply agreement.

Under the terms of the agreement, Bruno Farmaceutici is granted the rights to market and

Commencement data for December 2025 shows significant jump in new home starts

Over 176,000 new homes commenced in last five yearslink

New data shows Modern Methods of Construction to be used in seven out of ten new homes in scheme developments and over 40% of apartments - significantly speeding up build times

The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage today published the commencement data for December 2025, indicating a sharp increase in new home starts

Ministers for Health and Education and Youth announce the next phase of the Laura Brennan HPV Vaccine Catch-Up Programme

Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD and Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton, have today (Thursday) announced the launch of the next phase of the Laura Brennan HPV Vaccine Catch-Up Programme, beginning with students in fifth and sixth year of post-primary school by the Health Service Executive (HSE).

This catch-up programme is designed to offer a further vaccination opportunity to young

Call on Greenland held between Minister Byrne and Danish Minister for European Affairs

The Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, today (15 January) spoke with the Minister of European Affairs for Denmark, Marie Bjerre. During the meeting, the Ministers discussed the situation in respect of Greenland and Minister Byrne underlined Irish support for Denmark and Greenland.

Speaking after the call the Minister said: “I welcomed the opportunity to speak with Minister

Minister Foley launches applications for €350,000 in Parent and Toddler Group Grants

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has today announced the launch of applications for €350,000 in Parent and Toddler Group Grants.

The funding can be used for a variety of purposes including children’s toys, equipment and books as well as children’s refreshments and snacks. It can also be used for children’s activities such as arts and crafts and music. Parents can also be supported with parenting courses and courses in first aid for children.

From today, Thursday, January 15, Parent and Toddler Groups are invited to make an

Minister O'Brien welcomes a record-setting year for Dublin Bus

Minister for Transport, Darragh O'Brien, has welcomed 2025 as a record-setting year for Dublin Bus. Dublin Bus has become Ireland’s biggest public transport operator, with passengers making approximately 164 million journeys throughout the year.

“The news that Dublin Bus has broken passenger records in 2025 is hugely