Palliative Care Unit at WRH
Monday, 4th March 2013
Coffey requests Minister to sanction funding for Palliative Care Unit at WRH
Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has asked the Minister for Health, Dr. James Reilly TD, to sanction the required funding for the Palliative Care Unit at Waterford Regional Hospital (WRH). Deputy Coffey made the request following on from assurances given by the Minister that cancer services would be retained at WRH in any regional reconfiguration that would take place.
"Waterford Regional Hospital is a cancer centre of excellence that provides essential services to 500,000 people in the South East Region. The South East is the only area in the State without a Palliative Care Unit. This funding would show a real and tangible commitment from the Minister, Government and Department of Health to cancer services in Waterford Regional Hospital. That is why I have asked the Minister for Health
Property & Finance
Tuesday, 19th February 2013
Planning applications and planning commencements continue to fall in Waterford – National Housing Construction Index
The latest edition of the National Housing Construction Index compiled and issued by Link2Plans http://www.link2plans.com has shown that planning applications and commencement notices continue to fall in Waterford.
The team of researchers at http://www.link2plans.com have examined every housing construction planning application and planning commencement from January through to December 2012, in the production of the National Housing Construction Index. The Index gives a direct comparison with the exact same period in 2011.
The Index shows that from January to December planning applications fell by 23% from 346 to 268. This is slightly better than the last issue of the Index where applications were down by 26%. Commencement notices are down by 8%, similar to the 9% fall reported in the last issue of the
Annual property survey
Tuesday, 19th February 2013
Annual property survey shows 7% decline in price of a family home in Leinster and SE - but rents increase by 2.5%
The average price of a second-hand 3-bedroom semi detached house in Leinster and the South East declined by 7.3% in 2012 This compared with a 16.4% decline in 2011 according to the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) annual survey of its estate agen members.
The SCSI said that the Mortgage Interest Relief (MIR) deadline stimulated demand in the final quarter of the year and that a lack of supply of family-type homes, at the right price, was now emerging.
Rob McCormack, Vice Chairman of the South Eastern Region of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland said the figures showed that Ireland in 2013 was no longer dealing with a property crisis, but the legacy of that crisis.
"How we deal with
Expert View
Tuesday, 19th February 2013
John Smiles
Qualified Financial Advisor
How do we measure the financial safety of a bank?
Credit Rating – Global rating agencies, S&P, Fitch and Moody's provide a rating to banks that allows investors compare their relative financial strength. The higher the rating the less likely the financial institution will default on its financial commitments. Ratings are arranged in a descending order with AAA the highest rating and D typically lowest.
Credit Default swaps (CDS) are a type of insurance contract bought to provide protection against banks defaulting on their debt obligations. They are traded on an intraday basis and may be more representative of how the general market views the credit worthiness of comparable institutions on a real time basis. CDS are quoted in terms of basis points (bps). A CDS of 350bps on 5-year debt means that it costs €35,000 per annum to
Famous old Waterford pub for rent
Friday, 15th February 2013
A famous old Waterford pub once named after legendary hurler John Keane is now available to rent at what could be "a bargain deal with great potential".
The former Ryan's bar on barracks street includes bar, function room,off- licence and overhead accommodation. It is ideally located opposite a post office and bookie shop.
This could be a great opportunity for an experienced barperson to run their own business and even put their own name on the pub.
The rent is negotiable and further details can be got from 085- 8504999.
Est. 27,500 Households in Waterford say they would allow Property Tax to be deducted from salary
Friday, 15th February 2013
In a survey undertaken by personal tax experts http://www.taxback.com it was revealed that while the majority of respondents intend to comply with the new property tax requirements, many of them have concerns over suggestions in relation to the assessment of property values by the Revenue. When asked about the method of payment the majority of respondents said that they would prefer to pay it by credit/ debit card (42%), while 21% would like to pay it perhaps incrementally by direct debit, with just 15% selecting the cash option.
According to Barry Flanagan, Tax Expert with http://www.taxback.com , "The respondents ranged from all ages, gender and backgrounds and from locations throughout the country– however as they are a sample of our customer database the one thing that they would all have in common is their penchant for tax
Expert View
Friday, 15th February 2013
What is a non- regulated product?
John Smiles
Qualified Financial Advisor
When people think of regulated products they usually think of drugs or electronics.
Drugs come in two forms – prescription drugs that can only be sold by a pharmacist on foot of a prescription from a doctor in general practice and over the counter drugs (OTC) which can be sold directly to consumers.
Irrespective of the type of drug, there is a comprehensive regime in place to ensure that the products will do what they claim to do, that all side effects are clearly explained, all ingredients are properly manufactured and free from outside contamination and safe for consumers to use provided they follow the recommended dose.
Most electronic products contain a regulatory mark provided by a main regulatory body such as the UK Kite mark. The regulatory mark informs a consumer that the product
Daft.ie Rental Report Q4 2012
Friday, 15th February 2013
Rents rise for the first time since 2007
The average national rent rose 2.2% during 2012, representing the first annual rise in rents since 2007, according to the latest Daft.ie Rental Report. The average rent nationwide in the final quarter of 2012 was 808, compared to 790 in late 2011.
The increase in rents is being driven by Ireland's largest cities. Rents in Dublin, Cork and Galway experienced their second consecutive year of growth, with annual rises of 4.9%, 1.8% and 2.3% respectively. The number of properties available to rent nationwide is also at its lowest since mid- 2008.
Rents elsewhere continued to fall, with annual drops of 1.1% in Limerick city and 2.8% in Waterford. Average rents outside of the cities experienced their smallest annual decline since the start of 2008 but were still down by 1.1%.
Waterford
Rents in Munster fell by 1.3%
Property & Finance
Wednesday, 6th February 2013
Niall Collins TD Fianna Fáil spokesman on Justice and Equality to visit Waterford
Addressing the monthly meeting of Waterford City Comhairle Ceanntair Declan Conway, who is also a local business man, says he is extremely concerned with the recent surge of burglaries in the City and surrounding areas. While out canvassing in the city last week this issue arose almost on every door step and it is now clear to me that many people and particularly our senior citizens are living in fear.
"This week in addition to Co. Waterford closures, 100 communities across the country will lose their local garda station. This is happening while we all watch a surge in burglaries and thefts, violent attacks on our senior citizens, and a deeply disturbing escalation in gangland crime and dissident activity. The Fine Gael Chair of the Oireachtas Justice Committee himself
Free employers' guide to driving eyecare
Wednesday, 6th February 2013
A free guide to driving eyecare is available for employers from today. The guide, from Specsavers Corporate Eyecare, explains the responsibilities held by the employer for anyone who drives in the course of their work.
It is a common misconception that driving laws alone apply to motorists and that the individual is responsible for ensuring they are fit to drive. In fact, under Irish health and safety laws, when an employee drives for work purposes it becomes a joint responsibility and the driver comes under the employer's duty of care.
The Guide to Driving Eyecare clearly explains the employer's responsibilities, along with research regarding the related issues and statistics proving the increased risk for work related driving. It sets out the actions that can be taken by employers to safeguard themselves and their employees and outlines the cost implications and savings.
Dona McLafferty,
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Google AlertWhen a company which has it's European Headquarters here in Ireland is called 'evil' and 'immoral' by M.P.s in The House of Commons you tend to sit up and take notice. The particular company that was being referred to was Google and the reason it had enraged M.P.s in London was because even though it has a big operation there and conducts a lot of business there it pays no corporate tax. It does this by having all of its financial transactions finished here in Ireland. And the company here is …
