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The importance of Facebook Inc. to brands

Klara Lynch, EOP Strategic Insight & Planning, Bord Bia – Irish Food Board As has been discussed in previous FoodAlert articles, the growth of digital marketing...
Figure 7. Japanese Knotweed has become quite widespread throughout the country in recent years. Biodiversity Maps is allowing stakeholders to inform policy and decision-making from the local to the national level in response to the threat posed by invasive species.

Ireland’s planning and conservation sectors receive a welcome tech boost

Ireland’s planners, environmental consultants, local authorities, biological recorders, researchers, NGOs, private and public bodies, will be pleased to learn of the release of a...

The Horticulture community is mourning the death of college lecturer Una McDermott – Funeral...

It is with sad news that we report the death of Una McDermott Carrick-on-Suir, Waterford / Dublin who lectured at W.I.T, Kildalton College &...
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More attention for technology at Plantarium 2018

In August 2018, Plantarium will take place at a new location under one roof with GROEN-Direkt. A new location also means a new layout...
DAERA officials marked the beginning of Invasive Species Week at Angling First, a Dromore-based organisation which introduces children and vulnerable adults to the sport of fishing. As well as talking to pupils from St Oliver Plunkett primary school, Belfast, officials presented a sign which highlights the importance of biosecurity to stop the spread of invasive species. Pictured are Rose Muir from DAERA Invasive Species team, Mark McGivern from Angling First and Chief Fisheries Officer Seamus O’Connor.

Anglers help tackle alien plant pests

Alien, invasive species or pests – call them what you like but plants and animals that are not a natural part of our ecosystems...
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Vegan trend creates opportunity for vitamin B12 enhanced products

Sarah Phelan, Paris Office, Bord Bia –Irish Food Board Veganism is mainstreaming amongst more and more younger consumers in Europe. With numerous studies showing that...
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Employment rights and conditions – Annual leave (Ireland)

Introduction Rules Calculating annual leave How to apply Where to apply Introduction Your entitlement to annual leave or holidays from work is set out in...
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Migrant workers (Ireland)

Employment permits Coming to Ireland - tax and social insurance Important information for those coming to work in Ireland about tax issues of residence, domicile, double...
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EPA welcomes increase in composting and anaerobic digestion of waste

The EPA welcomes the increase in composting and anaerobic digestion of biodegradable waste - the quantity recycled increased by 15 percent between 2015...
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Irish Heritage Site Céide Fields wins Prestigious Italian Landscape Award

The Office of Public Works (OPW) Heritage Site the Céide Fields has been awarded the prestigious Carlo Scarpa international landscape award for Gardens in an...