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Herald: 2014 to be cut-off year for Comunidades to regularise encroachments: Minister
09 Mar 2024| 06:11am IST2014 to be cut-off year for Comunidades to regularise encroachments: MinisterTeam HeraldPANJIM: Revenue Minister Atanasio ‘Babush’ Monserrate on Friday said that the State government will bring in amendments to the Code of Comunidades and frame rules to give more powers to Comunidades to regularise lands encroached prior to 2014. Speaking to mediapersons, Monserrate said that Comunidades following amendments, will be given powers to take the decisions regarding these encroachments including fixing of the price for the land. According to Monserrate, Comunidades will only have the power to regularise the encroached land, for regularisation of constructions i.e. The Minister further clarified that only land on which residential houses are there will be regularised and not land used for commercial activities. Panchayats Minister Mauvin Godinho, who was also present, clarified that illegal houses without Enabling House Number (EHN) in village panchayat areas will not be regularised.
Source:The Herald
March 08, 2024 20:05 UTC
Referendums: Voter turnout picks up as 10pm closing time looms
A slight uptick in the number of voters turning out at polling stations for the day's two referendums has been reported around the country. Voters are having their say on two proposed amendments to the Constitution, relating to the definition of the family and care within the home. Polling stations opened at 7am, with low turnout rates noted in the morning, with an average turnout of 10 per cent in some areas before lunchtime. South Monaghan appears to be among the areas with a stronger turnout, with an estimated average of 25 per cent. Polling stations will remain open until 10pm.
Source:The Herald
March 08, 2024 19:03 UTC
2024 NFL Free Agency Questions & Answers
Salary Cap Set at $255.4 MillionNEW YORK — March 8, 2024 — The following information is being shared in advance of the 2024 NFL Free Agency signing period. It does not apply to players who have received, or who may receive, a required tender applicable to the 2024 League Year (e.g., exclusive rights players, restricted free agents, franchise players or transition players). Players are either “restricted free agents” or “unrestricted free agents.” A restricted free agent may be subject to a “qualifying offer.” A restricted or unrestricted free agent may be designated by his prior club as its franchise player or transition player. What is the difference between a restricted free agent and an unrestricted free agent? How do the free agency rules apply to restricted free agents?
Source:Irish Independent
March 08, 2024 18:26 UTC
Roy Keane still the most famous Corkman, says Oscar-bound Cillian Murphy
Mr Murphy has so far won in the category of Best Actor at the Golden Globes, the Baftas, and the Screen Actors Guild Awards. "At the moment, it’s kind of a whirlwind, and it is so humbling and overwhelming and you are kind of just in it," Mr Murphy told RTÉ's Morning Ireland on Friday. There seems to be a good crop at the moment and of course Poor Things, it’s lovely to be a part of that," Mr Murphy added. Finally, as to whether the actor considered himself the most famous Cork man ahead of the likes of Graham Norton or Roy Keane, he declined and said no one "will be more famous than Roy Keane coming out of Cork." "I'm a big Roy Keane fan, so he's always number one for me.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 08, 2024 18:09 UTC
Athlone student a winner in Rotary Youth Leadership Competition
Athlone Community College student Ryan Dolan receiving his Rotary Youth Leadership Development award from Kenny Fisher, District Governor of Rotary Ireland and Patrick O’Riordan, Head of Public Affairs with the European Parliament in Ireland. Athlone student a winner in Rotary Youth Leadership CompetitionAthlone student Ryan Dolan was one of just 24 teenagers from all over the island of Ireland to be presented with a Rotary Youth Leadership Development certificate at the European Parliament's offices in Dublin recently. The competition, which is one of Rotary Ireland's longest-running youth projects, rewards young people with clear leadership potential based on their extra-curricular activities. In Dublin, they enjoyed presentations about the EU at the European Parliament Liaison Office before being presented with their leadership certificates. The Rotary Youth Leadership Development Competition is open to 16 and 17-year-olds who are living on the island of Ireland.
Source:Irish Independent
March 08, 2024 17:45 UTC
Awards for three ‘extraordinary’ Letterkenny University Hospital nurses and midwives
Three outstanding nurses and midwives from Letterkenny University Hospital have been acknowledged for the meaningful difference they make in the their patients' lives. Dr. Anne Drake, Director of Nursing in LUH congratulated Ann, Anne and Brenda for their awards which are richly deserved. “DAISY awards are an ongoing initiative in LUH, throughout the year we will be selecting more recipients for the awards and nominations are now open for the next phase. Bonnie Barnes, Co-Founder of The DAISY Foundation said, "When Patrick was critically ill, our family experienced first-hand the remarkable skill and care nurses provide patients every day and night. "The kind of work the nurses and midwives at Letterkenny University Hospital are called on to do every day epitomises the spirit of The DAISY Award,” said Ms Barnes.
Source:Irish Independent
March 08, 2024 16:58 UTC
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School teacher hoping to hand out lessons at Crufts
We are very excited to be getting ready for Crufts 2024! pic.twitter.com/76bVHhlwot — Crufts (@Crufts) March 5, 2024Berrington has attended Crufts throughout her adult life and will also be taking her Russian toy terriers Ethel and Mae to the televised event next week. Discussing the week-long show, Berrington showed pride in the outgoing nature of the dog she was forced to rear at birth. “It was really well suited to her.”Yet, when it comes to Crufts 2024, Berrington holds no expectations for her young superstar. Crufts is held from 7-10 March 2024 at the NEC Birmingham.
Source:The Herald
March 08, 2024 16:39 UTC
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Acclaimed film with strong Offaly links to be shown on TV
Edenderry writer Eugene O'Brien. Acclaimed film with strong Offaly links to be shown on TVAn acclaimed Irish language film with strong Offaly links will get its Irish television premiere on March 18. 'Tarrac' from the pen of Offaly writer, Eugene O'Brien, and directed by Clara's Declan Recks, will be screened on TG4 on Monday, March 18 next at 9.30pm. The location has such great identity from the language to the landscape to the characters and indeed the boat itself,” said the film's writer Eugene O'Brien. The Irish language film was funded by TG4, Screen Ireland, and the BAI (Coimisiún na Meán) as part of the Cine4 scheme to produce feature length original films in Irish.
Source:Irish Independent
March 08, 2024 14:51 UTC
Water outages: 3,000 homes and businesses affected across Cork City
Some 3,000 homes and businesses have been affected by water outages across Cork City this evening, while repair works are underway to fix a burst watermain in the area. The burst watermain occurred on Military Road, Cork City, on Thursday morning, potentially affecting homeowners in Old Youghal Road. Junction of Audley Place to Gordons Hill, Military Road, Wellington Road, Gardiners Hill, Middle Glanmire Road, Montenotte, Lover Walks, Lower Glanmire Road, Ballyhooley Road, Ballyvolane New Road, Banduff Road and surrounding areas. Those living in the affected areas are warned of discoloured water in their taps, as a result of sediment dislodged from the old cast iron pipes. Ongoing testing and analysis of the water supply continues, in conjunction with extensive monitoring across Cork City’s distribution network.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 08, 2024 11:45 UTC
Everything clicked for Arsenal after Dubai trip – Mikel Arteta
Everything clicked for Arsenal after Dubai trip – Mikel ArtetaBy Reuben Rosso-Powell, PAMikel Arteta believes “everything clicked” at Arsenal following their winter training camp in Dubai. Speaking ahead of the clash with Brentford at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, Arteta said: “It was necessary (the camp). “It was really good and it came at the perfect time for us. “He has been brilliant, he’s really supportive and pushes in training. “It says a lot about his character and how he’s dealt with those question marks,” Arteta said of the German.
Source:Irish Independent
March 08, 2024 07:02 UTC
Lewis Hamilton warned and Mercedes fined after 'super dangerous' near miss
Lewis Hamilton warned and Mercedes fined after 'super dangerous' near missBy Philip Duncan, PA F1 Correspondent, JeddahLewis Hamilton’s Mercedes team were fined nearly £13,000 (€15,200) – and the British driver was slapped with a warning – following a near “serious high-speed crash” in practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Williams driver Logan Sargeant was forced to take evasive action to avoid hitting the back of Hamilton’s slow-moving Mercedes. Formula One’s stewards said Mercedes should have informed Hamilton that Sargeant was approaching him on a quick lap. Carlos Sainz, who Hamilton will replace at Ferrari next year and who witnessed the incident, said over the radio: “What Hamilton did there is super dangerous. “We therefore issue a warning to the driver and impose a fine of 15,000 euros (£12,818) to the team.”
Source:Irish Independent
March 08, 2024 06:39 UTC