Mr McConalogue said: “This agreement provides full access for Irish sheep meat to the US market. “The speedy agreement on certification conditions comes after many years of preparatory work; in particular, US recognition in 2019 of the equivalence Ireland’s sheep meat inspection system with US domestic standards. “In June, Bord Bia launches a three-year EU […]
The Garda National Drugs & Organised Crime Bureau seized narcotics valued at €28 million in the first four months of this year, up from €5.7 million in the same period last year. Despite the State being under Covid-19 restrictions for much of the year, the value of drugs and cash seized by the Garda increased […]
Blockchain technology is heralding in a fairer world, where producers and buyers can directly exchange goods and services, without the need for banks and centralised institutions. The financial world has long been controlled by banks, which have provided currency, credit and security needed to facilitate economic transactions. This old system is open to errors through […]
“The earlier you start, the greater the potential risk,” he said. “This is a critical phase of young people’s lives, a time of learning and the opening of career opportunities. Mental health issues associated with cannabis use include psychosis, depression, anxiety disorders and suicidal behaviour. …Read the full story
In the early days of bitcoin, from 2014 to late 2017, there were “extended periods” when it behaved like a safe-haven asset, rising when stocks were falling – hence, the digital gold view which sees bitcoin as a protection against a financial system meltdown. If you woke up in a year’s time and saw bitcoin […]
Ms Byrne was first elected to Dublin City Council in 2014 on the South East Inner City ward. She topped the poll there in the 2019 council elections with 28 per cent of first preferences, amid a wave of support for Green candidates. “I’ve never been an eye on the prize type, dying to get […]
