Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Minister O’Donovan appoints Niamh Hodnett as a Commissioner to ComReg

The Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’ Donovan TD, has announced the appointment of Niamh Hodnett as a Commissioner to the Commission of Communications Regulation (ComReg), following an open competition run by publicjobs.

Ms. Hodnett currently holds the role of Online Safety Commissioner at Coimisiún na Meán, having been appointed in 2023 upon the establishment of An Coimisiún. In her role as

Global financial platform Currenxie enters Europe to accelerate SME international expansion

Currenxie and IDA executives

Currenxie has officially entered the European market following the launch of its multi-country, multi-currency business account across the EEA.

Established SMEs are the engine of global trade, yet they are underserved by the slow reliability and lack of transparency of banks or the limited scope of retail-focused fintechs. ”
— Sam Coyne, CEO Europe at Currenxie

DUBLIN, IRELAND, May 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Currenxie, the global financial platform for borderless business, has officially entered the European market following the launch of its multi-country, multi-currency business account across the European Economic Area (EEA).

This expansion follows the company’s recent authorisation as an Electronic Money

Minister McEntee launches a new Statement of Strategy for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD, has today launched the Statement of Strategy 2026-2029 for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. This Statement of Strategy sets out the department’s core priorities for the next three years across six high-level goals.

Speaking on the new Statement of Strategy, Minister McEntee said: “I am pleased to publish

Minister Lawless announces opening of INSPIRE research infrastructure programme call for applications

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless TD announced the opening of the Phase One call for applications under the landmark INSPIRE Research Infrastructure Programme. 

INSPIRE is a €750m research infrastructure investment package arising from this Department’s €4.55bn National Development Plan allocation for 2026 to 2030.  As well as supporting Ireland’s High-Performance Computing capability and the Tyndall National

KORE Group Becomes First Irish Organisation to Publish VSME Sustainability Report Independently Verified by EcoVerify

KORE Directors with Minister Niamh Smyth

Steven Magee, KORE Sales Director, Pauric Kavanagh, KORE Operations Director, Brian Flax, Marketing & Technology Director, Minister Niamh Smyth, Caroline Ashe Brady, KORE Commercial & Sustainability Director, Noel Brady, KORE Managing Director, Dr. Barry

Launch under KORE Croí marks a significant milestone for sustainability transparency and accountability within Ireland’s SME sector.

KILNALECK, CAVAN, IRELAND, May 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Monday 11th May, KORE Group officially launched Ireland’s first comprehensive Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs

Friday, May 8, 2026

Simplified Building Energy Rating for non-residential buildings to be introduced from 24th May 2026

A simplified Building Energy Rating (BER) scale for non-residential buildings will be introduced from the 24th May 2026 under requirements of the European Union’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. Following the simplification of the BER scale for

Minister Foley Attends EU High Level Conference on the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley has been attending the EU High Level Conference on the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities: Empowerment and Support in a Community for All, held in Cyprus.

The Conference, hosted by the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union, brought together Ministers, representatives of EU institutions, international organisations

Minister Kevin “Boxer” Moran announces funding approval for Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection for Seaview (Bastardstown) County Wexford

The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced the approval of Wexford County Council’s application for funding under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme.

Under the scheme, the OPW has approved funding of €500,535 to enhance rock armour coastal protection that is fronting an access road which serves several houses located at

More than 1,270 applications to Fuel Income Support Scheme

More than 1,270 applications were submitted to the Fuel Income Support Scheme in its first two days. The scheme opened on Wednesday and by close of business on Thursday, May 7, more than 1,270 applications have been received.

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD said:

“I have introduced a scheme after engagement with the farm representative bodies that

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Minister Calleary unveils projects supported by over €10 million in funding during visit to Co. Cavan

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, today (Thursday, 7 May 2026) visited County Cavan to open several community facilities funded through the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht.

The Minister’s visit began in Kingscourt, where he officially opened the Dún an Rí Forest Park Natural Play Area. This project, funded by the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Dr. Jason McMahon Provides Advanced Male Health Services at Gentle Procedures Leinster

Virtually painless adult circumcision clinic in Naas and Dundalk

Experienced circumcision and vasectomy doctor in Dublin

Dr. Jason McMahon

Respected Physician Offers Non-Scalpel No-Needle Vasectomy and Shang Ring Circumcision at Naas and Dundalk Clinics

By adopting techniques like the Shang Ring circumcision and non-scalpel no-needle vasectomy, we can offer a medical experience that prioritises both speed and comfort.”
— Dr. Jason McMahon

NAAS, LEINSTER, IRELAND, May 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Jason McMahon is offering a high-standard, clinical approach to male health at Gentle Procedures Leinster, offering patients across the Greater Leinster

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Ministers Naughton and Murnane O’Connor congratulate all those taking part in national Active School Week 2026

Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton and Minister of State for Public Health, Wellbeing & the National Drugs Strategy Jennifer Murnane O’Connor today congratulated all those taking part in national Active School Week 2026, which is taking place from April 27 – May 1.

The initiative, open to primary, post-primary and special schools, seeks to incentivise and

Minister Heydon announces the lifting of the housing order for poultry and urges continued caution due to avian influenza risk

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, has announced the lifting of the compulsory housing order for poultry and captive birds.

The housing order, which was introduced in November 2025 to protect poultry and captive birds during the higher risk period of avian influenza, will be lifted from Tuesday 5 May

Test Triangle Launches First Atlassian Marketplace App

Test Triangle Launches First App on Atlassian Marketplace, Marking Major Product Milestone

This launch represents a significant evolution for Test Triangle. With N-Level Cascade, we are now extending that expertise into building native solutions that solve real operational challenges.”
— Paul Guy

DUBLIN, IRELAND, April 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Test Triangle, a global IT consulting and technology solutions provider, today announced the launch of its first application on the Atlassian Marketplace. This milestone marks the company’s strategic expansion from consulting and services into product innovation within the Atlassian ecosystem.

The newly launched app, N-Level Cascade, is

Monday, April 27, 2026

Challenges and Breakthroughs in Quantum Dots: From Nucleation to High-Performance QLEDs

This diagram illustrates key strategies discussed in the review, from phosphorus sources and synthesis methods for indium phosphide (InP) cores to passivation, alloying shells, and ligand types, as well as energy level matching and interfacial doping in c

Review analyzes InP quantum dots synthesis, core/shell optimization, ligands, and charge management for eco-friendly displays replacing cadmium systems

SHANNON, IRELAND, April 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Modern life is increasingly illuminated by displays and lighting technologies. Quantum dots are hailed as "star materials in the nano-world," with their unique quantum confinement effects and size-tunable optoelectronic properties demonstrating tremendous potential in these

Monday, April 20, 2026

When Light Gets Trapped at Nanoscale: New Ways to Power the Future of Optoelectronics

An overview showing how bound states in the continuum (BICs) have advanced from new design methods and fundamental physics to practical applications in lasing, sensing, and next-generation photonic metadevices, as well as the road ahead for scalable manuf

From bound states in the continuum to machine-learning design, photonic metasurfaces are opening scalable routes to efficient light control

IRELAND, April 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Modern technology demands compact, efficient optical devices for cameras, sensors, and quantum systems. Metasurfaces offer nanoscale control of light, yet strong confinement remains difficult. While traditional cavities rely on mirrors,

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Rani Grennell’s Poetry Collection Dancing With Shadows Set to Release Soon

DURBAN, KWAZULU, NATAL, IRELAND, April 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new poetry collection titled Dancing With Shadows by Rani Grennell is scheduled for release in 2026. The book brings together a wide range of poems written over many years, offering a thoughtful look at life, memory, relationships, and personal growth.

𝐀 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞’𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬

The collection moves gently through different phases of life,

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Statement by Minister McEntee following phone call with Foreign Minister-designate of Hungary, Anita Orbán

I spoke today with Hungary’s foreign minister-designate, Anita Orbán. It was a welcome opportunity to congratulate her on her party’s impressive success in last Sunday’s general election and to wish her well as she prepares for government. 

We discussed plans for the new Hungarian government to take office, the high expectations

Ministers Announce New Special and Inclusive Classes for 2026/2027 School Year

Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton, and Minister of State for Special Education, Michael Moynihan, have today announced the sanctioning of 40 new special classes and 5 inclusive special classes for the 2026/2027 school year, further expanding provision for children and young people with special educational needs.

This builds on last week’s confirmation of plans to establish four new special schools for the

Friday, April 10, 2026

Financial Experts Highlight Retirement Challenges and Global Economic Pressures in 2026 Outlook Webinar

abm financial advisers Cork Ireland

A convergence of global economic risks & structural shifts that could significantly reshape investment strategy, retirement planning & financial markets

“Retirement is no longer simply about securing a guaranteed income, It is about managing capital in a tax-efficient way over an uncertain time horizon.””
— Eoin Buckley

CORK, IRELAND, April 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Financial Experts Highlight Retirement Challenges, Economic Pressures, and Long-Term Trends in 2026 Outlook Webinar

A recent “Pensions & Market Outlook 2026”

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Start Running by Brian Garvey to Be Released Soon, A Story of Digital Threats and Human Decisions

DUBLIN, IRELAND, April 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new fiction book titled Start Running by Brian Garvey is expected to be released soon. The story offers a grounded look at how modern technology, particularly cybersecurity, connects with everyday life in ways that are not always visible at first.

𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲

The book follows Ronan Savage, who works in a cybersecurity

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Strategic Metals Invest Expands Portfolio With Three Geopolitically Sensitive Technology Metals

Louis O’Connor, CEO, Strategic Metals Invest

Louis O’Connor, CEO, Strategic Metals Invest

Strategic Metals Invest Press Release

Strategic Metals Invest logo

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

Hand dipping a cookie into melted chocolate using the Chocolatier Pro chocolate tempering machine

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

Thursday, March 26, 2026

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

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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

Thursday, March 19, 2026

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

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

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,

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