RUSSIA IS A GIFT FOR THE SOUL
06.02.2022Article by Leo Font (a student of Kalinka Russian Language School, Dublin, Ireland) about his visit of Russia During 2020 I took a decision that would change my life. We were in hard lockdown because of Covid and I wanted to challenge my mind during those difficult times, so I decided to learn the Russian […]
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Why More Immigrant Entrepreneurs Are Needed in Ireland
02.02.2022It has been estimated that about 10% of businesses in Ireland have been founded by immigrants, although the exact number is difficult to estimate. The level of contribution that they make to the Irish economy is also unknown, but it has been argued recently that its value is increasing significantly on a yearly basis. There […]
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Choice-based letting, CBL
28.01.2022CBL (Choice Based Letting) is a system used by some councils to allocate some of their housing to those on the social housing list. It involves applicants checking available properties online and expressing an interest in those that they wish to be considered for. Once applications close, the property will be offered to the applicant […]
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Temporary derogation from driving and resting time rules due to driver shortage caused by the COVID-19 Omicron variant
14.01.2022The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Department of Transport have agreed to allow a temporary and urgent derogation in respect of certain provisions of the EU driving and resting time rules. The proposed derogation will apply to all operators and drivers subject to the EU driver’s hours and tachograph rules engaged in the carriage […]
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2021 Records Lowest Number of Road Fatalities Since Recording Began in 1959
01.01.20229% drop in road deaths in 2021 compared to 2020 18 pedestrian deaths in 2021 the lowest figure since records began Males accounted for almost three quarters of all deaths in 2021 Tragic end to 2021 a reminder of just how fragile life is on the road Provisional road collision statistics show that the […]
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Coca-Cola brings some ‘Real Magic’ to Designated Drivers this Christmas season
16.11.2021Coca-Cola HBC is proud to announce the return of its Designated Driver initiative, the annual Christmas campaign that rewards those who stay sober on nights out to ensure their friends and family members get home safely. Minister of State at the Department of Transport Hildegarde Naughton, TD, today launched the road-safety campaign, together with ambassador […]
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Invalidity Pension
15.11.2021Richie MacRitchie is an information officer with Welfare Appeals, who provide information and representation on social welfare, housing, employment and other issues. Regular clinics are held in Russian language in the Larkin Unemployed Centre, North Strand Road, Dublin 3 and by zoom (Appointment is required) For details, visit http://www.welfareappeals.ie/index.php/en/russian-info . If you would like further […]
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What Help Do Immigrant Entrepreneurs Need?
12.11.2021What challenges do you face as an Immigrant Entrepreneur? What changes would you like to see made to make it easier for immigrants to start and grow a business in Ireland? TU Dublin is asking Immigrant Entrepreneurs to complete a short survey to understand the challenges facing Immigrant Entrepreneurs and to state what actions should […]
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24 hour National ‘Slow Down’ Enforcement Operation 21 and 22 October 2021
21.10.2021Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána urge motorists to reduce their speed Drivers speeding on rural roads to be targeted as 4 out of 5 fatalities occurred on rural roads in 2021 Road users urged to take extra care over October Bank Holiday as clocks go back 64 people have been killed or seriously […]
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Taekwondo – “Path of Fist and Foot”
24.09.2021Taekwondo is a Korean Martial art. If we go back further, Taekwondo has a wealth of history dating back to cave drawings in a martial art discipline called Taekkyon. Before the word Taekwondo was commonly used, there were Kwans or schools. The first of those schools was founded by GrandMaster Byung Juck Ro on the […]
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