Increase in eye complaints following Knock ‘apparitions’

Fri, Dec 04, 2009

People intending to visit Knock Shrine tomorrow (Saturday) in the hope of seeing an apparition of the Virgin Mary are being warned that staring at the sun can be damaging to their eyes.

Castlebar Teagasc office to close at the end of the month

Fri, Dec 04, 2009

The Teagasc office in Castlebar, which serves as the headquarters of the advisory service in Mayo, is to close with the redeployment of nine staff members.

FÁS certificates presented to Mayo craftspeople

Fri, Dec 04, 2009

The Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Mr Éamon Ó Cuív TD recently presented advanced craft certificates to some 200 craftspersons from Mayo, Galway, and Roscommon, to mark the successful completion of their apprenticeship training with FÁS.

Additional €2.5m secured for Mayo Rural Water Programme

Fri, Dec 04, 2009

Ballina-based Minister for Labour Affairs Dara Calleary has confirmed that an additional €2.5 million has been made available to Mayo County Council under the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government’s Rural Water Programme.

Electronic sheep tagging decision challenged

Fri, Dec 04, 2009

The cost of electronic sheep tagging far outweighs the benefits with regard to traceability, and the introduction of this measure could be the death knell for the sheep industry in Ireland.

Rent move welcome but far too late – O’Mahony

Fri, Dec 04, 2009

Mayo Fine Gael TD John O'Mahony has welcomed the Government’s ‘belated’ move to allow businesses to benefit from lower rents, but accused Fianna Fáil of indulging in shameless delaying tactics on the matter.

Mayo General treats 100 oncology patients each week — Beverley

Fri, Dec 04, 2009

More than 100 Mayo patients are treated each week at the oncology unit of Mayo General Hospital, Beverley Flynn TD has been informed.

Fine Gael accused of rehashing Government ideas

Fri, Dec 04, 2009

Fine Gael’s “transformational” NewERA plan simply restates many Government measures, according to the Minister for Labour Affairs Dara Calleary.

A Christmas card that could save a live

Fri, Dec 04, 2009

Driving the car is a rite of passage for young people. It signals greater independence and the coming of adulthood. For many young people it is a sign of status. Young drivers are known as greater risk takers relative to adults. This, combined with the operation of a several ton vehicle and limited on-the-road experience, is clearly a mix that leads to greater risk. Reducing risk requires multiple interventions.

Castlebar and Westport look to renew their Fairtrade status

Fri, Dec 04, 2009

Castlebar and Westport are working towards renewing their Fairtrade status this December and would love your help.

Higgins welcomes decision to re-appoint gardaí to Ireland West Airport

Fri, Dec 04, 2009

Fine Gael MEP Jim Higgins has welcomed the decision by the Garda Commissioner to replace the two retired members of the force who carried out immigration duties at Ireland West Airport Knock. In his letter to Mr Higgins, the chief superintendent personal assistant to the Garda Commissioner states “in light of the retirement of two members of the Immigration Unit at Ireland West Airport on April 20 and May 8 2009, the Divisional Officer, in consultation with Detective Chief Superintendent Garda National Immigration Bureau and senior management at Ireland West Airport, conducted an extensive examination of resource deployment. The outcome of this process has led the Divisional Officer to advertise two new positions at the Immigration Unit with interviews for same scheduled for mid-November 2009.

EU fund available for redundant workers in BMW region

Fri, Dec 04, 2009

The opportunity exists for the Government to apply for funding from the EU Globalisation Adjustment Fund to support workers made redundant in the Border, Midlands, and West region and that application should be made without delay. This was stated by Marian Harkin MEP who has initiated contacts with the BMW Regional Assembly and the Tánaiste on the matter.

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