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Contract logistics market growth factors
The exponential growth of online retailing has resulted in a surge in demand for warehousing, fulfilment, and last-mile delivery services. Contract logistics providers help meet the evolving needs of e-commerce businesses by offering tailored solutions to manage inventory, process orders, and ensure timely delivery to end customers.
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Ryan Harmon is the President and Chief Creative Officer at Zeitgeist Design and Production. Harmon is a respected producer, creative director, and writer who understands the power of story, strategy, innovation, brand, and budget - and how to engage people emotionally through the mediums of environment, technology, and theatricality. Connect with Ryan: Retail Ultimately, every aspect of the theme park experience should be designed to maximize customer satisfaction.
Mayor of Limerick Fund Provides Over 300 Hampers This Christmas
The Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Councillor Gerald Mitchell, helped to distribute over 300 Christmas hampers to Limerick families. The families applied through the “Mayor’s Fund” initiative and have collected their hampers which are stocked with some quality local produce. Mayor Mitchell stated, “In the spirit of community and compassion, I am delighted that the Mayor’s Fund could provide over 300 Christmas hampers to Limerick families this holiday season.
How Will Al Change Retail?
2023 marked a turning point for artificial intelligence with the rapid rise of new generative Al technologies such as ChatGPT and incredible advances in image and video generation technology. It’s already beginning to change different areas of our everyday lives, but how will it impact retail? Cian Kelliher, Management Consulting Partner at KPMG Ireland explains. Al is often equally exciting and frightening to people.
Tánaiste Announces Results of Public Consultation on New Passport Book Design
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin TD, released a report on the public consultation on the design of the new Irish passport book and card. Over 15,000 people worldwide took part in the public consultation, giving their view on what native flora and fauna should be featured in the new passport. Speaking, the Tánaiste said, “I am delighted to release the report on the passport design public consultation.
Donegal County Council Publishes 2023 Gender Pay Gap Report
Donegal County Council has published its Gender Pay Gap Report, highlighting the percentage difference between what men and women are paid on average in the organisation, irrespective of roles or levels. The 2023 report shows a Gender Pay Gap of -3.63%. This figure does not mean that males are paid less than females for doing the same job, but it does indicate that, on average, females occupy higher paid roles than males.
Connecting Ireland Milestone as Busiest Month of Bus Service Launches Recorded
The Connecting Ireland Programme of new and enhanced bus routes, designed and implemented by the National Transport Authority (NTA), has reached a significant milestone. This year over 60 new and enhanced Connecting Ireland bus services have been launched, strengthening existing services and connecting more towns and townlands across the state. The programme has been rolling out bus services over the past two years.
Mayor Visits Five Social And Affordable Housing Developments In North Cork
The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’ Flynn has visited five Social and Affordable Housing Developments in North Cork that will provide 78 new homes in the area. In Mitchelstown, construction is underway on an eight home social housing development at Brigown Road. Additionally, a scheme of seven social houses were recently completed at Pound Lane in Kilworth.
UCC to Lead Major Study to Improve Support for Breastfeeding
A major University College Cork (UCC) study to improve support for breastfeeding as a public health issue has been awarded €2.5 million funding from the Health Research Board (HRB). The first-of-its-kind study will investigate and influence a cultural shift towards valuing breastfeeding as one of the most effective ways to ensure child and maternal health.
New Glendalough and Wicklow Mountains Masterplan Launched to Transform Tourism in County Wicklow
A major new plan to develop the tourism potential of the Glendalough and Wicklow Mountains region, Glendalough and Wicklow Mountains National Park Visitor Experience and Management Masterplan, has been launched by Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Patrick O’Donovan TD, with Councillor Aoife Flynn Kennedy, Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council, Emer O’Gorman, Chief Executive Wicklow County Council, Catriona Ryan, Head of National Parks and Nature Reserves,...
First Stage of Development of Ballinhassig Village Flood Relief Scheme Welcomed
The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn has welcomed the signing of a contract with Malachy Walsh and Partners marking the first stage of the development of a Flood Relief Scheme which will protect eight residential properties located close to Ballinhassig Village. The successful consultant was identified following an extensive tender process.
Irish German Company LUMA Vision Raises €20m to Advance Cardiac Imaging Technology
Dublin and Munich-based LUMA Vision, a developer of a novel four-dimensional (4D) cardiac imaging and navigation platform, announced that it has secured €20m in a Series A3 funding round led by existing investors EQT Lifesciences, ABV Uni Fund, and imec.xpand. The new funding adds to prestigious grants won earlier by LUMA Vision from the Irish government’s Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund and the European Union’s EIC Accelerator.
Ministers McGrath and Donohoe Welcome IMF’s Assessment of Irish Economy
The Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath TD, and the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, Paschal Donohoe TD, welcomed the publication of the IMF’s assessment of the Irish economy, the Staff Report for the 2023 Article IV Consultation.
Dublin City Council Opens 61 New Homes at Cornamona Court
Dublin City Council is delighted to announce the opening of 61 new homes at the award winning development Cornamona Court. Cornamona Court is a newly built housing scheme, owned and managed by Dublin City Council, located at Kylemore Road in Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. The new development provides 61 homes, which are a mix of one, two and three bedroom homes. The home types include houses, duplexes and apartments. Residents began moving in following the completion of the homes in April 2023.
Use of AI in 15,000 Patient Scans Speeds Up Emergency Care
The Mater Misericordiae University Hospital has become the first hospital in Ireland to use artificial intelligence (AI) across its radiology department in order to accelerate emergency care. The Dublin hospital announced that, since it introduced the new software earlier this year, more than 15,600 patient scans have been analysed.
Dublin Port Company Unveils New Bicycle Racks at Great South Wall
Dublin Port Company (DPC) is pleased to unveil a set of bicycle racks that have been recently installed at the Great South Wall to support the growing number of people who are accessing the popular location by bike. This new facility – ideally located at the start of the Great South Wall – will allow up to 12 bikes be securely parked before visitors begin their walk towards Poolbeg Lighthouse, one of the most distinctive landmarks in Dublin.
New Housing Project for Adults Living with Disability Opens in Dublin
A new development in Hollystown has been opened by the Mayor of Fingal, Cllr. Adrian Henchy, celebrating the launch of Marillac Housing Association’s newly completed housing project that will be home to a number of adults living with disability.
Louth County Council Support Gift a Lift Festive Road Safety Campaign
Louth County Council are supporting the ‘Gift A Lift’ road safety Christmas campaign, raising awareness of the importance of planning the journey home during the festive season. Louth County Council Fire Service, together with An Garda Síochána and the National Ambulance Service, have launched their annual campaign highlighting the need to think ahead when heading out over the coming weeks.
CleverCards Set to Create New Roles in Sandyford as it Hits New Milestone
Irish payments start-up CleverCards is creating 35 new roles in Sandyford as it announces it has opened 350,000 accounts. The roles will be in sales and marketing, software development, and legal and compliance. The milestone announcement was made during a visit with Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney TD, who said, “in a testament to Ireland’s thriving start-up ecosystem, success stories like CleverCards continue to inspire growth.
Mayo County Council & An Garda Siochana Launch New Road Safety Awareness Film Ahead Of Christmas
Mayo County Council’s Road Safety Office have launched a new Road Safety awareness campaign short film in conjunction with An Garda Siochana ahead of the Christmas Period. The theme of the campaign is ‘The Choice is Yours’ and was filmed on location in Westport by Mayo based production company Western Front Studios.
Public Service Innovation Fund Launched
The Public Service Innovation Fund 2024 has been launched by Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, Paschal Donohoe TD. This competitive fund aims to support innovative, technology-based projects from across the Public Service which provide better public services. Since 2019, the Public Service Innovation Fund has provided around €3.5 million in funding support to over 105 projects across Ireland.
Public Information Evening to be Held for Proposed Wickham St to Clare St Active Travel Scheme
A public information event relating to proposals to connect Wickham Street and Clare Street in Limerick city centre via an Active Travel scheme is to be held, with the project continuing to progress. This upcoming information session follows a round of non-statutory public consultation which was held between April 26th and May 24th, 2023.
NIBRT Launches CONCEPT – a Core Facility for Early-Stage Biotherapy Development - Council.ie
The National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) hosted the opening of CONCEPT, a pioneering core facility dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and cutting-edge early-stage biotherapy research.
€17m to Expand Apprenticeships Across Higher Education Announced
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD and Minister of State for Skills and Further Education Niall Collins have announced €17 million in capital funding to respond to the growing demand for apprenticeships in the higher education sector.
Minister Coveney Launches €33.4m KT Boost Funding Programme
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney TD, and Enterprise Ireland launched KT Boost, a new four-year, €33.4 million knowledge transfer funding programme for Irish universities and technological universities (TUs). Its objective is to support an increase in research commercialisation outcomes from within this sector – both regionally and nationally – and to develop consistent practices across the knowledge transfer (KT) sector.
Meath County Council Adopts €208m Budget for 2024
Meath County Councillors have adopted the budget for 2024, which provides for expenditure of over €208.7 million on local public services, an increase of over €22m (or 12%) on last year’s budget and the first time the Council budget has exceeded €200m. Councillors adopted the annual budget for 2024 at a meeting recently, with plans for increased spending across many areas. The largest spend in the county next year will be on Housing, taking up 32 percent of the Council’s budget.
€257m in Grants to Help Meet Increased Cost of Business
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney has announced that the government has signed off an increased package of €257 million for the Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) grants. The grant was announced as part of Budget 2024 and will be paid in once-off grants to small and medium businesses in the first quarter of next year. Minister Coveney said, “I am pleased to announce that the government has approved a fund of €257 million for the ICOB grant.
‘Solidarity: The Dockers of Dublin Port’ Launches at Dublin Port
Dublin Port Company proudly welcomes ‘Solidarity: The Dockers of Dublin Port’, a compelling exhibition curated by The Little Museum of Dublin to its Substation for a three-month stay. The first-ever exhibition at the Substation, Dublin’s latest cultural hub, was launched by Lord Mayor of Dublin Daithí de Róiste.
Dublin Airport’s Plan For 40 Million Passengers Unveiled in New Virtual Information Room
daa has launched a new virtual information room to highlight the wide range of improvements planned for Dublin Airport as part of its upcoming planning application to Fingal County Council, which will enable the airport to grow to 40 million passengers per year. daa, the operator of Dublin Airport, will submit its new Infrastructure Application to Fingal County Council later next month.
Dublin City Council Launches New Tourism Strategy at Global Culture Summit
Dublin City Council launched its new Tourism Strategy 2023-2028 at the United Cities & Local Governments (UCLG) Global Culture Summit hosted by Dublin City Council and the Dublin City Council Culture Company. The launch of the strategy comes days after Dublin City was awarded the prestigious title of European Capital of Smart Tourism 2024 by the European Commission in Brussels.
Tánaiste Opens MacCurtain Street Public Transport Improvement Scheme
The MacCurtain Street Public Transport Improvement Scheme, which brings about a significant redrawing of traffic management priorities in the city centre, was officially opened by Tánaiste Micheál Martin TD and Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Kieran McCarthy. The project is aimed at improving the reliability and journey times of bus services in the city and providing improved walking and cycling infrastructure along the city quays and at key streets and junctions.
Exciting Times Ahead for Ireland’s Credit Unions
The passing of the Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2022 at Report and Final Stages in the Dáil, has been welcomed by Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD as a step forward for Ireland’s credit unions. The Bill will now be referred to the Seanad and finally to the President of Ireland for approval. Minister Carroll MacNeill stated, “this is the first meaningful reform for the credit union sector in ten years.
County Galway Adopts First Tourism Strategy
The Elected Members of Galway County Council has adopted the first ever tourism strategy for County Galway, Ireland’s leading cultural and natural heritage tourism destination. The County Galway Tourism Strategy 2023-2031 sets out to spread the benefits of Galway’s growing tourism economy across the wider county, promote sustainable tourism development, and support existing and create new jobs across the sector.
Fáilte Ireland Honours Conference Ambassadors for Bringing €125 million to Irish Economy
Fáilte Ireland has celebrated the outstanding contributions of 104 conference ambassadors, including renowned academics and industry leaders, at an award ceremony at the Intercontinental Hotel. The ambassadors were acknowledged for their expertise, industry knowledge and unwavering commitment to successfully hosting an international conference in Ireland between 2018 and 2022.
Second Allocation of Funding Under Irish Innovation Seed Fund
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney, and the Minister for Finance Michael McGrath welcomed the announcement of a further commitment of up to €20 million to Resolve Ventures, in what is the second allocation from the Irish Innovation Seed Fund. The first commitment under this programme saw an allocation to WakeUp Capital in June 2023 and this fund is expected to commence investments before the end of the year.
Minister Harris Launches Jane Ohlmeyer’s ‘Making Empire’ Book
Ireland’s complicated and contradictory relationship with imperialism is examined in a major new publication by Prof Jane Ohlmeyer. ‘Making Empire’, published by Oxford University Press, was launched by Minister Simon Harris in Trinity’s Old Library. Covering two hundred years, between the mid-16th century and the mid-18th century, ‘Making Empire: Ireland, Imperialism, and the Early Modern World’ provides new interpretations of Ireland’s role in the English and other European empires.
Minister McGrath Welcomes Publication of European Commission’s Opinion on Ireland’s Budget 2024 Plan
The Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath TD, welcomes the publication by the European Commission of its Opinion on Ireland’s Draft Budget 2024. Overall, the Commission is of the opinion that Ireland’s DBP is in line with the recommendations adopted by the Council in July which, amongst others, recommended Ireland to maintain a sound fiscal position in 2024. According to the Commission, Ireland’s structural balance is projected to improve from -0.2 per cent of GDP in 2023 to 0.1 per cent in 2024.
Fingal and Gardaí Join Forces to Commemorate Road Traffic Victims
Fingal County Council’s Chief Executive and Road Safety Office joined forces with the Gardaí to mark World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims and warn the public to remain vigilant on the road this Winter. Every road traffic victim leaves a place behind. This is the message the public must not forget as the 30th annual World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims took place on Sunday, 19 November.
Bloody Sunday Bridge Plaque Unveiled By Dublin City Council
Bloody Sunday Bridge has been officially named by Lord Mayor of Dublin Daithí de Róiste at a Dublin City Council ceremony. Located in the shadow of Croke Park on Russell Street, this was the site of extreme bloodshed in the midst of the War of Independence on Sunday 21st November 1920.
High Performance Sport Community Gather In Wicklow For Sport Ireland Institute’s HPX 2023
Over 220 delegates gathered at Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort, Blessington, for HPX 2023 Paris Ready Conference, Sport Ireland Institute’s flagship professional development and learning event for high performance professionals who will impact Team Ireland’s performance at the Paris 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Games.
Ministers and CMO Advise Older People How to Reconnect with their Communities
The Minister for Health, Wellbeing and National Drugs Strategy, Hildegarde Naughton, Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler, and the Chief Medical Officer Professor Breda Smyth are encouraging older people to reconnect with their communities to avoid loneliness and isolation. They are inviting people to say “Hello Again World”, supported by a multi-media campaign that aims to empower people to increase their social connections.
Mayor of Galway City Urges Compliance Over Christmas at ‘Show Me I.D’ Winter Campaign Launch
The Mayor of Galway City Councillor Eddie Hoare has launched the National ‘Show Me I.D – Be Age OK’ Winter campaign, promoting Ireland’s largest responsible retail training platform to encourage enhanced vigilance among retailers, publicans, and hospitality staff over the busy Christmas and New Year period. The launch of the campaign took place at Freeney’s Pub in the Latin Quarter in Galway City.
SIRO and Vodafone Announce Connectivity Partnership with Galway Innovation Hub
SIRO and Vodafone have announced a connectivity partnership with Galway’s CREW, Creative Enterprise, and Innovation Hub, a new shared and own-door enterprise space for businesses in the creative digital enterprise sector that is scheduled to open in early 2024. CREW will join Vodafone-SIRO’s GigaBitHub Initiative, which provides world class Gigabit full fibre broadband connectivity to digital hubs across Ireland.
Limerick City and County Council’s Balanced Budget for 2024 Confirmed
Limerick City and County Council’s elected members have voted in favour of a balanced annual budget for 2024. The budget, which does not include a commercial rate increase, is being delivered to fund growth and expand Council services. Housing: Increased resources for maintenance, boiler servicing, and homeless provision. Local and Regional Roads: Augmented budget to meet additional service demands. Town Centre First Policy: Additional resources for projects and focus on Rathkeale town.
Ireland’s Best Young Science Filmmakers Honoured at Galway Science and Technology Festival
From planets to penicillin and artificial intelligence to vaping, short science videos made by young Irish filmmakers have been celebrated at the 11th Annual ReelLIFE SCIENCE Awards in University of Galway. The event took place on Sunday November 12 as part of Science Week 2023 and the 26th Galway Science and Technology Festival.
€40m in Capital Funding for College Campuses Across the Country
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has announced €40 million in capital funding for college campuses across the country. The funding will be provided through the Devolved Grant system and will allow universities make a number of important changes across their campuses. The grant can cover measures to make the college campuses more energy efficient, to undergo health and safety works, or minor upgrade and refurbishment works.
Launch of New Culture and Creativity Strategy for Donegal
Donegal County Council’s Creative Ireland team have launched a Culture and Creativity Strategy that will foster more support and celebration of creativity throughout the county. The successes and lessons from the first five years of the nationwide Creative Ireland initiative has Donegal County Council’s Creative Ireland Culture and Creativity team eager to embark on the coming five-year phase.
Paid Sick Leave to Increase to 5 Days From 1 January 2024
Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Neale Richmond, has announced that entitlement to paid sick leave will increase from 3 to 5 days on 1 January 2024. This is in line with the government commitment to gradually increase the entitlement until 2026, when it will reach 10 days. Minister Richmond said, “we do not want workers to feel that they must attend work when they are sick due to financial fears.
Minister for Housing Launches 208 Social Homes in Bray
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, and Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council, Cllr Aoife Flynn-Kennedy, officially opened 208 new social homes delivered by Co-operative Housing Ireland (CHI) in Bray. With the addition of these 208 homes, CHI now owns, manages and supports 360 homes across the county of Wicklow.
RCSI to Revolutionise Medical 3D Bioprinting in €2.9m European Innovation Council Project
A project led by researchers at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has received a total of €2.9m in funding from the European Innovation Council’s (EIC) Pathfinder programme to develop new materials and technologies for medical 3D bioprinting. The programme, which is highly competitive, provides support to research teams to research or develop an emerging breakthrough technology.
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