Will the Midland’s become Ireland’s Rust Belt? New TG4 documentary ‘Gan Fód’ finds out
Tabú – Gan Fód Wednesday 5th February 9.30pm, TG4 ‘Gan Fód’ is a one-hour documentary for TG4 that tells the story of a changing Ireland and of our unique relationship with the bog. We ask what matters more people and jobs or sustainability and the environment? By 2027 Bord na Móna will cease peat harvesting. […]
Report Shows Tourims VAT Increase Will Cost Jobs
Restaurants Association of Ireland, CEO, Adrian Cummins has today expressed deep concern about any increase to the 9% VAT rate for Tourism. The Association has launched its economic impact report by Economist, Jim Power which assesses the impact a 1% increase in the VAT rate would have on the sector. The food service and […]
Midlands Wind Farm Safety Conference
IOSH Rural Industries Section to host international wind farm safety conference The conference entitled “Wind energy: the safety challenge for rural Ireland” is taking place at the Portlaoise Heritage Hotel on Thursday March 27th. Michael Cusack, IOSH Section Chair said, “The Rural Industries Section is hosting this conference to raise awareness of the hazards associated with […]