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Welcome to Teddy Mission Spring Fairytale – Virtual Exhibition of Handmade Teddies & Friends – 7-21 April 2021
14.03.2021You are cordially invited to dive into a magic world of beautiful artist creations and visit Teddy Mission Virtual – our Exclusive International Exhibition of Handmade Teddy Bears, Soft Sculptures, Creatures & Dolls, that features only Original and One of a Kind works. Teddy Mission is a wonderful opportunity to find the most precious, unique […]
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Compatriots from Catlebar looking for help
12.03.2021Last night, Denis Prosvirnev tragically died (was hit on the road and abandoned). We need financial support for his family. The question of the place of burial is being decided. Parents – retirees live in Latvia. In Castlebar, Denis has a 5-year-old son, my godson. Do not be indifferent, please. Donations can be transferred to […]
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Minister Naughton Announces Further Extension to Driving Licences
24.02.2021Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton TD has announced today 24th February 2021, details of a further extension to the expiry dates of driving licences. The move comes as the EU and national Governments take steps in response to the disruption caused by Covid-19 to driver licensing services across the EU. The extension will apply to […]
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New Driving Test Centre to open in Drogheda
16.02.2021The Minister of State in the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton TD alongside the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have announced today Tuesday 16 February 2021 that it is to open a new Driving Test Centre in Drogheda from Monday 22 February. The new driving test centre will be located at Drogheda Town Football Club, Marian […]
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Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (‘CRSS’)
03.12.2020The Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (‘CRSS’) is specifically targeted at sectors which have been impacted by the restrictions which have been set out in the Government’s overall ‘Living with COVID-19’ plan. Again, registration for the scheme is still open and is managed via the Revenue On-Line Service (ROS). Similar to the EWSS, the CRSS is […]
Read MorePublic urged to have their say on road safety
03.11.2020Public consultation on next Government Road Safety Strategy is launched Road users called on to have their say before November 18 3 November 2020: Whether they drive a car, cycle a bike, are passengers or pedestrians, all road users are being asked to have their say on road safety policy for the next ten years. […]
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RSA Services affected by move to Level 5 Covid19 Restrictions
22.10.2020Under Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions to prevent the spread of Covid19, effective from midnight on Wednesday 21 October, for six weeks, the Government has classified some Road Safety Authority (RSA) services as essential services. The Government has classed The Driver Testing Service, the National Driver Licence Service, the National Car Testing Service and the Commercial […]
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Final reminder for residents in Ireland to exchange their UK / NI driving licence for an Irish driving licence
01.10.2020The National Driver Licence Service (NDLS)* is issuing a final reminder to anyone resident in Ireland with a UK / NI driving licence that they need to exchange it now, as their UK/NI licence will not be valid to drive here after 31 December 2020. While the UK has left the EU, a transition period […]
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Discard your floating inflatable toys now
06.09.2020It has been called “the summer of inflatables” by rescue service personnel, there have been many emergency calls to adults and children using what have been described by many as “floating killers”. Tragically we have also lost one child to them this year. These toys include look alike dinghies, canoes, kayaks, lilo’s, rings, sharks, seals, […]
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Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS)
20.08.2020On 23 July last, the Government announced the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS). This provides economy-wide enterprise support to give a flat-rate subsidy to eligible employers on the basis of the numbers of paid and eligible employees on the employer’s payroll. The EWSS replaces the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) for pay dates on or […]
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