Thurles Information

Department Of Justice Begins Accepting Citizenship Applications Online.

Milestone in immigration digital modernisation programme.
Availability of online application service will improve customer service and process efficiencies.
Reduction of paper based applications positive for sustainability.

People are now able to apply for Irish Citizenship online at www.irishimmigration.ie.

The digitisation of the citizenship application process is a key milestone in the Department of Justice’s Immigration Service Delivery Modernisation Programme.

The Immigration Modernisation Programme will, over the coming years, digitise a number of currently paper-based immigration processes and introduce a portal system where individuals will be able to manage and view all aspects of their interaction with immigration services. This will improve efficiencies in the immigration system, improve the customer experience through the availability of comprehensive self service functions, improve data management and utilisation, and enhance border security capability and capacity.

The online Citizenship application service will allow potential new Irish citizens to complete their application form, upload necessary supporting documentation and pay fees online, making the application process easier and more efficient in a digital age.

It will also allow the Immigration Service to more efficiently and effectively manage applications for Citizenship, which have increased in recent years.

Note: The paper-based application will still remain available to those who cannot access an online service.

Yet Another Road Fatality In Co. Tipperary.

A man, believed to be aged in his 50s, has sadly lost his life today, following his vehicle coming into collision with a truck in north Co. Tipperary.

The crash occurred just after mid-day, today on the N62, at Whitefields, Templemore.

The male truck driver, also understood to be a man in his 50s, was thankfully uninjured, while the deceased man was the sole occupant of the other vehicle when it collided.

A technical examination of the accident scene, by forensic collision investigators, is scheduled for tomorrow morning.

Gardaí in Thurles, Co. Tipperary are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them [TEL: 0504-25100]. They are anxious to speak to any road users who were travelling on the N62, between 11:45 and 12:30pm and who may have dash-cam or other footage and information, to make same available to Thurles Gardaí, citing reference: PR20554/2023.

The above sad news comes following confirmation of a further five deaths, in separate crashes on Irish roads, since Friday evening last, bringing the overall death total to 150 deaths on Irish roads, so far this year.

Ireland Winning Economic Pentathlon.

According to ‘The Economist’, latter a British weekly newspaper printed in magazine format and published digitally; Ireland is winning the EU ‘economic pentathlon’.
The publication which focuses on current affairs, international business, politics, technology and culture.
considers Ireland the best prepared country to face an economic downturn and best situated to drive long-term growth.

**Image courtesy ‘The Economist’** **newspaper**.

They state that European economies are in for a future troubling few years, while Germany is probably already in recession.

The European Commission is forecasting growth of just 0.8% for the EU as a whole, this year, and possibly a little more next year, 2024.
Inflation is declining very slowly, which prompted the European Central Bank (ECB) to raise its rates yet again at its last September meeting.
‘The Economist’ newspaper claims that overall business confidence continues to worsen, resulting in the European Commission asking the ECB’s former boss, Mr Mario Draghi, to now come up with a plan to strengthen Europe’s economy.

Cashel Library Temporary Closure.

Ms Maura Barrett, (Cashel Library) Reports:-

From tomorrow Tuesday October 17th until the morning of Friday October 20th, Cashel Library will remain closed to the public.

**Cashel Library, Cashel, Co. Tipperary**.

The library’s temporary closure is required in order to facilitate necessary building works.

From Friday morning next all normal opening times will once again apply, and Cashel Library staff wish to apologise for any inconvenience the temporary closure may cause.

NOTE: Customers are asked to please remember that they can request books on line HERE.

Food Safety Authority Ireland Recall Batch Of Irish CBD Oil.

Food Safety Authority Ireland Recall Batch Of MountainGrown.ie Irish CBD Oil, due to the presence of unsafe levels of Delta‐9‐tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Product Identification: MountainGrown.ie Irish CBD Oil; pack size: 10ml, 20ml and 30ml
Batch Code: 2-1; best before: 10-23
Country Of Origin: Ireland

The above batch of MountainGrown.ie Irish CBD Oil is being recalled due to the presence of unsafe levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (∆9THC) in excess of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) acute reference dose.
THC can produce serious adverse effects including tachycardia (medical term for a heart rate over 100 beats a minute) and anxiety. These effects can be especially pronounced in women.

Action Required by Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Distributors, Caterers & Retailers:
All are requested to remove the implicated batch from immediate sale and display, placing recall notices at point-of-sale, while consumers are advised not to consume contents of the implicated batch.