Check out travel costs before going on holiday
Fri, Jul 16, 2010
Ireland ranks in the top 10 most expensive fuel regions in Europe and internationally but many popular tourist destinations are also severely affected by rising fuel prices, according to Conor Faughnan of the AA. As people’s attention turns to holidays abroad at this time of year, the AA is consequently advising those travelling to be aware of costs.
Read more ...Chartered physiotherapist offers evening appointments
Fri, Jul 16, 2010
Chartered physiotherapist Simon Rowan is now available for evening appointments at the Brooklands Medical Centre, Lough Lannagh Road, Castlebar. Since qualifying in 2001 Simon has worked with the HSE in Galway Regional Hospital, and Merlin Park Hospital and working now in association with Dr Michael Waldron, specialises in treating musculoskeletal problems, particularly in relation to neck and back pain, sports injuries and male incontinence.
Read more ...Stay-at-home mums worth €60,000 a year
Fri, Jul 09, 2010
It’s official. Women make such an enormous contribution to the home that they are in fact worth more than the house itself. Indeed, a new survey by insurance company Caledonian Life has confirmed something that women have always known - they are invaluable in home life - and not just in terms of keeping everyone happy.
Read more ...Mayo companies in difficulty
Fri, Jul 09, 2010
The week in business started off badly for July as shock figures showed that 900 businesses throughout Ireland have ceased trading since the beginning of the year as a result of liquidations, examinerships, or receiverships. In addition up to 2,000 jobs are at risk at Eircom while an expert group has been commissioned to examine the value of all semi-state companies including the ESB and Bord Gais. Despite claims that the country is coming out of recession industries suffering with low consumer spending include retail, wholesale, hospitality, finance and construction. The effect is being felt in Mayo as a number of local companies feature on the latest list of businesses that have folded in recent weeks, some of which are detailed below.
Read more ...Youth council welcomes call for ‘Mosquito’ alarm ban
Fri, Jul 09, 2010
A call by the Council of Europe to ban the ‘Mosquito’ electronic alarm device used as a deterrent to anti-social behaviour has been welcomed by The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI). According to Clodagh O’Brien of the youth council, the use of the Mosquito reflected badly on local authorities and private companies “who appear to think it is acceptable to negatively stereotype all young people because of the actions of a few”.
Read more ...Boycott on Dunnes Stores Israeli goods
Fri, Jul 09, 2010
The IPSC (Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign) is marking International Boycott Sanctions and Divestment (BDS) Day against Israel on Friday July 9 by launching a nationwide petition calling on Dunnes Stores to cease stocking Israeli goods in their stores.
Read more ...Mayo students win health scholarship
Fri, Jul 09, 2010
Two third-level Mayo students have been awarded Summer Student Scholarships by the Health Research Board (HRB).
Read more ...TDs and senators face a busy summer
Fri, Jul 09, 2010
It is a myth that politicians get three months summer holidays, as even though the Dail met for the last time this week TDs and senators are scheduled to attend a total of 88 meetings over the holiday season. According to a Government press release at the start of the ‘Silly Season’ this month, Oireachtas Committees will in fact continue to be extremely active during this Dáil and Seanad recess.
Read more ...IDA is under-performing in Mayo
Fri, Jul 09, 2010
Fine Gael Leader Enda Kenny TD has questioned the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Batt O'Keeffe, TD, about the level of activity in County Mayo by the Industrial Development Authority. The information provided demonstrates that a total of 343 new jobs have been created by IDA supported companies in the county from 2007 to 2009. On the other hand, only eight site visits took place in the county over the same three year period which works out at fewer than three site visits per year. A total of 19 companies in the county are supported by the IDA employing a total of 2,992 people in permanent employment with a further 498 people in temporary and contract employment.
Read more ...National Solidarity Bond Scheme attracts €70 million
Fri, Jul 09, 2010
More than €70 million has been invested in the National Solidarity Bond Scheme since it was established at the start of May, according to Minister for Labour Affairs and Public Sector Transformation Dara Calleary.
Read more ...Three bed houses in Mayo are selling for €177,000
Fri, Jul 09, 2010
With house prices estimated to have dropped 40 per cent in the recession and a new flat-rate property tax in the offing, the revelation this week that the price of a three-bed semi in county Mayo has fallen by 6.35 per cent comes as no surprise.
Read more ...US companies in west have 350 job vacancies
Fri, Jul 09, 2010
US companies in Ireland have more than 1,250 job vacancies for which they are currently recruiting, wih 350 of these available in the west, according to a new survey from the American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland.
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