Natural Perfumers! A "Summit of Founding Members" of The Tapputi Belatekallim Society happens on the 31st of January

Shaped by Knowledge, Connected through Trust

Tapputi Belatekallim Society to Represent Natural Perfumers on the World Stage. You are invited to register your interest.

Our patroness’ official designation as lady boss of the royal lab. Tapputi Belatekallim  was the royal court perfumer and chemist around 1232BCE  ”

— Justine Crane

SALTHILL, GALWAY, IRELAND, January 6, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Are you a Natural Perfumer invested in Conservation, Authenticity, and Integrity and in service to ethics in Natural Perfumery? There is

Minister Humphreys makes major changes to Farm Assist Means Test

• New income disregard will help ensure farmers who take up wide range of Agri-Environment schemes don’t lose out

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys, TD, has today (Tuesday 14 June) introduced major new changes to the Farm Assist Means Test in a move that will benefit thousands of farmers.

The Minister has signed regulations that will introduce a new income disregard which

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister Catherine Martin welcome national conference to mark the centenary of the Irish Civil War

• a 4-day national conference, hosted by University College Cork, from 15 to 18 June
• the conference is free and open to the public
• a fringe programme includes concerts, walking tours and exhibitions

The Taoiseach Micheál Martin will address the opening day of the Irish Civil War National Conference - one of the key events in the State’s Decade of Centenaries Programme for 2022. The conference is hosted by University College Cork (UCC) and supported with funding from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.

Over 130 expert speakers will examine all aspects of the Irish Civil War (1922-1923), including international, political, social, cultural, gender, military, and

Statement from the Minister for Health - 14 June 2022

No decision regarding the HSE’s proposal for the transition of the Emergency Department at Our Lady’s Hospital Navan (OLHN) has been agreed by this government.

The HSE has clinical concerns about the safety of the Emergency Department at

Minister Feighan welcomes report on drug treatment services and highlights new initiatives for people who use cocaine and crack cocaine

• 70% of People Now Treated in Outpatient Facilities

• Increase of 410 New People Receiving Treatment since 2020

• Community Healthcare Organisations Tackling Health-Related Harms of Cocaine

The Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Frank Feighan TD, welcomes the publication of the HRB report on drug treatment services. The report demonstrates the continuing demand for health services to address the harmful effects of drug use, the types of drugs that are most impactful on people who require treatment, and the social factors associated with problematic drug use.

The report shows that 4,206 new people were receiving treatment for drug use in

Closure of Skellig Michael to visitors due to Rockfall Event

Due to a rockfall event on Sceilg Mhichíl today (13 June 2022), the Office of Public Works wishes to inform the public that the site will be closed to visitors until further notice.

There were no casualties as a result of this rockfall event. However, the island has been closed to allow for a full examination of the site and to clear debris.

Sceilg Mhichíl will reopen to visitors once it has been deemed safe to do so.

McConalogue announces opening of €13 million Pig Exceptional Payment Scheme 2 for applications

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, today announced the opening of applications for the Pig Exceptional Payment Scheme 2 (PEPS2).

In announcing the scheme, Minister McConalogue said:

“As I have consistently stated, our pig farmers are remarkably resilient, but I am acutely aware of the unprecedented challenges they are facing at present. Irish pig farmers, alongside others across the EU, are currently facing a combination of low prices and extraordinarily high input costs. This is why I

Minister McConalogue sets down priorities and challenges for 2023 at EU Fisheries Council

At the EU Fisheries Council today, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, outlined Ireland’s priorities during discussions on preparation for negotiations on setting quotas for 2023. The Minister praised the efforts of all fisheries stakeholders for their ongoing contribution to delivering on the CFP’s core ambition of sustainable fisheries management.

Minister Mc Conalogue said:

“I noted that considerable progress has been made over the recent years in setting sustainable quotas for our important fisheries. I supported the commitment to delivering quotas for 2023 that build on the progress we

Minister Seán Fleming speaks at the Credit Union National Supervisors Forum’s AGM 2022

1. Introduction
2. Policy Review Framework
3. Track record of delivery
4. Conclusion

Minister of State with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Seán Fleming, spoke at the Credit Union National Supervisors Forum’s AGM in Limerick on Saturday, 11 June.

The National Supervisors Forum supports the Credit Union Supervisory Committees and Board Oversight Committees in carrying out their legal functions and to provide appropriate specialist training.

In his speech, Minister Fleming noted the rapid pace of change in the financial

Government announces package of measures to secure electricity supplies into the future and to help mitigate rising household electricity bills

Further reduction in PSO Levy to deliver an ‘indicative’ annual saving of €75 on a typical household electricity bill from next winter

Government approves RESS 2 final auction results – to bring more indigenous renewable electricity onto the National Grid and to reduce our reliance on imported fossil fuels

Approval of funding for the CRU’s (Commission for the Regulation of Utilities) second tranche of temporary back-up generation capacity, to secure our supply of electricity over the coming winters

Increased borrowing limit for EirGrid – to strengthen our National Grid and to deliver the Celtic (Ireland-France) Interconnector

Increased borrowing limit for Bord na Móna – to drive greater deployment of indigenous renewable energy as part of the ‘Brown to Green’ transition

The Cabinet has today approved a package of measures to help mitigate the rising cost of rising electricity bills and to ensure secure supplies to electricity for households and business across Ireland over the coming years.

The package of measures includes changes to the PSO (Public Service

Statement from Taoiseach Micheál Martin on passing of Councillor Noel Collins

"I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Noel Collins, who in almost 55 years of dedicated and unbroken public service truly earned the title ‘Father of Cork County Council’.

"First elected as a councillor in Midleton in the late 60s, Noel was the

Minister O’Brien welcomes progress on enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme

The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, has received Government approval for the General Scheme of the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill, 2022.

The Minister has also welcomed Government’s decision to extend the scheme to counties Limerick and Clare.

Minister O’Brien said the general scheme reflects the decisions made by

McConalogue highlights need for close monitoring of fertiliser supplies as impacts of Russian invasion of Ukraine continue to affect agriculture sector

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, today highlighted the need for close monitoring of fertiliser supplies over the coming months as the impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine continue to be felt across the agri-food sector.

Speaking ahead of today’s Council of Agriculture and Fisheries Ministers in Luxembourg, Minister McConalogue said:

“The recent European Council conclusions recognised that the supply of

Minister for Trade Promotion Robert Troy to lead Enterprise Ireland and IDA trade mission to France, Germany and the Netherlands

• over 100 Enterprise Ireland client companies have established new presences in Germany, France, the Netherlands in the past 18 months to take advantage of the significant market opportunities in Europe
• 33 Enterprise Ireland clients taking part in 4-day trade mission, supporting export growth to Europe
• France, Germany and the Netherlands are each over €1 billion export markets for Enterprise Ireland client companies
• 205 IDA Ireland client companies from Germany, France and the Netherlands employ circa 27,500 across Ireland
• the Eurozone is a cornerstone of Enterprise Ireland’s strategy to accelerate market diversification to deliver sustainable economic growth
• Enterprise Ireland marks 60 years in Germany

Minister for Trade Promotion, Robert Troy, will today commence a 4-day trade mission to Germany, France and the Netherlands, jointly organised by the Enterprise Ireland and the IDA. The 4-day trade mission, visiting Frankfurt, Paris, the Hague and Amsterdam will have a strong focus on the technology industry, both

Fund to expand the National Collection with artworks about climate change, diversity and migration

New funding to acquire contemporary artworks for the National Collection, in new media and on pressing issues including climate change, diversity and global migration, has been announced by Minister Catherine Martin.

The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media today announced an ambitious new fund of €1.5 million for the Crawford Art Gallery and the Irish Museum of Modern Art. The purpose of the award is to address significant gaps that remain in the National Collection following years of limited acquisitions. This

Future Proofing Dublin's Skies

Civil defence, emergency response, public safety and environmental monitoring applications are already realising the benefits of drone technology. This is just the start of what is possible according to a report launched today on international best practice and future trends in drones which was delivered as part of an initiative to accelerate the potential of drones across local government in Ireland. 

The project was co-funded by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform’s Public Service Innovation Fund and led by Dublin City Council’s Smart Dublin team.  

Minister of State for Public Procurement and eGovernment, Ossian Smyth TD, who

Dublin City Council launches Ballyfermot Cherry Orchard Arts Festival 2022

Dublin City Council is delighted to announce that the Ballyfermot Cherry Orchard Arts Festival 2022 will take place in person this year, for the first time in three years. 

The 2022 Committee have come together to create an amazing programme of events for the Festival, which will run between June 24th and July 10th. 

It will be a fortnight of art, culture and fun-filled activities, with each week serving up the

80 Dublin women honoured in new attempt to redress history’s failings

Lord Mayor of Dublin, Alison Gilliland, and journalist and author Clodagh Finn have joined forces to create Her Keys To The City, a book which honours 80 Dublin-born or Dublin-based women who contributed significantly to their field of work but were under-recognised for their achievements. The book will be launched at the Mansion House on Friday 17th June at 6.30pm.

The Lord Mayor wanted to address the imbalance in the list of individuals who have

Space Industry Representatives to Gather in Northern Ireland Later This Month

Previous SPRINT workshop at founding member, the University of Southampton

Business networking event set to accelerate UK fast growing space sector

This event will promote new and exciting opportunities for regional collaboration within Northern Ireland, while extending links between Northern Irish businesses and those in the rest of the UK”

— Chris McQuire, Head of Local Growth at the UK Space Agency

BELFAST, IRELAND, June 10, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A space sector networking event has been announced to take place in Northern Ireland on June 24th, featuring updates from a variety of organisations supporting one of the UK’s fastest growing industries.

The event has been organised by the

Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces series of new initiatives to support Remote Working

• New voucher scheme to give remote workers free access to their local digital hub
• At least 10,000 hot desk facilities to be provided free of charge to existing hub users and those using the facilities for the first time
• €5 million investment under ‘Connected Hubs’ to improve 81 remote working facilities nationwide
• Local Authorities to each receive €50,000 in funding to promote remote working opportunities in their areas

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has today announced a series of new initiatives that will make remote working more accessible and attractive for thousands of people.

Minister Humphreys launched the Connected Hubs Voucher Scheme, which will give remote workers free use of their local digital hub.

At least 10,000 hot desk spaces will be provided under the Scheme, which is aimed at