Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Patrick O’Donovan TD has today welcomed a report which shows a substantial increase in the numbers of people engaged in lifelong learning in the final quarter of last year. The findings, published in a report compiled by the Skills and Labour Market Research Unit (SLMRU)…
The Director of the ISI, Michael McNaughton, has published the ISI Annual Report 2023. Highlights of the 2023 Annual Report include: The launch of a refreshed and updated awareness campaign with the message “Don’t let debt unravel you.” The implementation of a new Bankruptcy Case Management System. 1,625 Abhaile vouchers issued for a free PIP consultation.…
A recent CompuCal Technical Event held at its Cork headquarters welcomed InstMC Ireland and the department of Physical Sciences (MTU – Cork). The CompuCal team has been working closely with the excellent team at MTU for many months and are in the process of rolling out the use of CompuCal for their students studying calibration,…
In Cork City, prices in the second quarter of 2024 were 9% higher than a year previously, compared to a rise of less than 1% seen a year ago. The average price of a home is now €364,000, 2% below its Celtic Tiger peak. In the rest of Cork, prices in the second quarter of…
Congratulations to the new Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Dan Boyle who was elected last Friday. Congratulations also to his Green Party Ireland colleague Cllr. Honore Kamegni who was elected Deputy Lord Mayor. The new Lord Mayor is pictured with his daughter Saoirse Boyle and granddaughter Liamhain Hurley Wise and the Deputy Lord Mayor is…
For the third year in a row, research shows that the cost of living is the top concern for Gen Z and millennials. Deloitte’s 2024 Gen Z and Millennial Survey found that 56% of Gen Z and 55% of millennials live paycheck-to-paycheck. However, nearly half of Gen Z (48%) and 40% of millennials expect their financial situation…
Ireland still has no formal honours system. While a number of schemes exist to recognise outstanding achievements in different walks of life, Ireland is one of the few countries without a formal State awards system. This has long been called for, but has not happened. Various communities and organisations recognise people for their achievements and…
Workplace hazards can pose significant risks to employee health and safety. Identifying and mitigating these hazards is crucial for maintaining a safe working environment. According to EHS International, these are the five common workplace hazards and how to prevent them: Slips, Trips, and Falls: Prevention: Keep work areas clean and free of obstacles.…
Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2024 will introduce a range of reforms within early learning and childcare. The Bill will allow for childminding-specific regulations, which will enable parents using childminders to access National Childcare Scheme subsidies. The Bill will also provide the Tusla Early Years Inspectorate with additional enforcement tools to address serious non-compliance with the…
The Cantec Group has announced the opening of its new office in Ascon House, Little Island, Cork. This move marks a significant upgrade from their previous location, providing more space for their expanding team and a prime location to better serve their clients. Meet the Team The Little Island office hosts a dedicated…