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A company who has created an AI patient care system that can eliminate inefficiencies in patient appointments has taken the top prize at the National Enterprise Awards. SPRYT is a virtual assistant that can liaise directly with patients on appointments via simple SMS communications to ensure appointment completion and can effectively reallocate appointments in real-time to eliminate no shows and doctor and consultant wastage. The company was set up by Neill Dunwoody and Daragh Donohoe in 2022, supported by Local Enterprise Office Monaghan, and pilots of the company's ASA tool with the NHS have seen a 160% increase in appointment conversion rates. They have also seen a 260% increase in patient engagement using this tool, while removing 80-90% of the administration around appointments. The Awards, which are an initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices to celebrate the best small businesses in Ireland, were held at the Round Room in the Mansion House in Dublin in what is their 25th year. Alan Dillon,T.D., Minister of State for Employment, Small Business and Retail ,announced this year's winners in front of representatives from the Local Enterprise Offices, Enterprise Ireland and the Local Authorities and small businesses from across the country at the event. Announcing the award winners at the Mansion House Minister Dillon said, "The National Enterprise Awards are a celebration of the innovation, resilience, and ambition that define Ireland's business community. Each year, the calibre of finalists continues to rise, reflecting the extraordinary talent and determination of entrepreneurs across the country. These businesses are not only creating jobs - they are shaping the future of our local economies and communities. "Tonight's winners represent the very best of what Irish enterprise has to offer, and we remain committed to supporting them as they grow, compete, and thrive on both a national and global stage. These businesses are at the core of every town, village and community and are vital to our economy. We will ensure businesses continue to get the support they need to grow, prosper, and remain competitive," Kieran Comerford, Chair of the Local Enterprise Offices, said; "The National Enterprise Awards are a celebration of the very best of what Irish enterprise has to offer. It highlights those companies who are primed to take those next steps and scale up into international markets and it also highlights excellence in key areas of business development such as digitalisation, sustainability and exporting. "We will no doubt see the winners here go on to do great things over the coming years but for every business that has made it to this point, it is validation that they have created an outstanding business. Entrepreneurship is the road less taken but we have to encourage more people to take that leap, and show them the benefits it can bring. "We have some amazing people across the country and many have started businesses that are taking on the world. Look at some of our previous winners like Pestle & Mortar, Bevcraft and Advanced Cosmetics. As the Local Enterprise Offices we will continue to encourage and support great ideas and new businesses because we have the entrepreneurs to make amazing global companies." There were several other category winners announced on the night. Innovation Award The winner of the Innovation Award was MoneySherpa, supported by Local Enterprise Office Louth. Moneysherpa provide a complete home buying service including mortgages, surveys, and conveyancing in one place and also provide software to the property industry to integrate the home buying journey. Best Export Award The winner of the Best Export Award was Seabound Engineering, supported by Local Enterprise Office Donegal. Seabound Engineering is Ireland's only SCMS-certified aluminium shipyard, specialising in custom-built vessels for the aquaculture, inshore and offshore fishing, and marine sectors, including Ireland's largest aluminium ...

Alan Dillon, Minister of State with special responsibility for the circular economy, launches a national policy statement on circular textiles.

Last Autumn's report by Mario Draghi was designed to ignite action throughout Europe and force it to focus less on regulation and more on competitiveness. Now in light of the global trade war, Ireland may need to step up its efforts to make its companies thrive on a global stage and be a bit less dependent on the US. Now the Government says it's accelerating the competitiveness and productivity action plan. But what's in it and what can be done given Ireland's notoriously slow legal and planning system. Joe spoke to Alan Dillon is the Minister of State for Small Businesses and Retail.

Alan Dillon, Minister for Small Business and Retail & Circular Economy; Cathy Bennett, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan–Monaghan; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central

Caoilfhinn Gallagher, Special Rapporteur on Child Protection; Alan Dillon, Minister for Small Business and Retail & Circular Economy; Cathy Bennett, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan–Monaghan; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central

Dr. Laura Bambrick, Social Policy Officer with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions; Alan Dillon, Minister for Small Business and Retail & Circular Economy; Cathy Bennett, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan–Monaghan; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central

The Department of Housing has published its monthly data on the number of Commencement Notices, which is when residential construction starts, for the month of September. To debate the progress Alan Dillon Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government & Planning and Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire.

An increase of grant limits and income thresholds for Housing Adaption Grants have been approved by Cabinet today. Sarah spoke to Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Alan Dillon and Social Democrat TD Cian O'Callaghan.

A new website will help the public access information on over 1,000 local government services provided by the 31 local authorities. LocalGov.ie, launched by Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning, Alan Dillon, is the biggest online directory of local authority services ever developed in Ireland. The roll out of the site comes as research shows 60% of people have found it difficult to find the information they need from their local authority area. "This will change that and will act like a 'sat nav', pointing people to the exact services about which they need information in plain, accessible language," said Minister Dillon. "It is a game-changer in connecting local Government with citizens and explains the entire process of how to access services, from motor tax, dog licences and home adaptation grants to outdoor leisure amenities and library services. "Crucially, it will guide and signpost people to information which can improve their lives in a practical way, and the communities in which they live." One of the primary aims of the site is to provide a database of national grants and funding opportunities for individuals, sporting clubs and businesses - and a guide on how to access these in the users' local area. Funding, for example, is available for a wide range of activities including anti-litter and anti-graffiti initiatives, historic structures, mobility aids and vacant properties. The website also provides an advisory role - offering information on subjects including responsible dog ownership. The site, which will be regularly updated as information and legislation changes, was launched at the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) offices in Usher's Quay. It will be continually reviewed and updated with new information and development enhancements, in line with the Digital and ICT Strategy 2030 - Digital Local Government: Working for Everyone. "Not so long ago, local authority information came in the form of newsletters, but LocalGov.ie is the new, trusted home for every local authority service available in Ireland, under one website," said Patricia Liddy, Project Board Chair of LocalGov.ie. "Research shows that many people do not associate the work that local authorities do with the Local Government sector and this site aims to transform that." The 2023 Local Government Services report revealed there is high public awareness of key services such as footpaths, street cleaning and street lighting. But just over half surveyed in the report know that local authorities are also responsible for environmental protection (55%), motor tax collection (54%), tourism and events (54%) and monitoring waterways and beaches (50%). "LocalGov.ie is aimed at everyone and designed to eliminate confusing language and out-of-date information, the goal was to make it accessible, easy-to-read and easy to navigate and will also act as an access route to the websites of all 31 Local Authorities in Ireland," added Ms Liddy. Visit the website, which is now live, at localgov.ie. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

A Government Minister has acknowledged the challenges facing the people of Kilrush. Alan Dillon who's Fine Gael Minister of State at the Department of Housing and Local Government says while the concerns and frustrations of communities are well-founded, he insists a line has to be drawn on any nuances made about the intentions of Asylum Seekers.

Jerry spoke to Alan Dillon who’s Minister of State with responsibility for local government and planning. He’s also chair of the Fine Gael parliamentary party.

Sinn Féin said it can deliver 50,000 affordable homes within five years, if in government. Households earning up to €90,000 a year would be eligible to buy these homes but the State would retain ownership of the land they are built on. To discuss this Eoin O'Broin, Sinn Fein spokesperson on Housing and Alan Dillon, Minister of State for Housing.

The Government is to make €8.3 billion in additional funding available for use in Budget 2025 and with tax cuts and health being prioritoised what will it mean for the housing budget. To debate this Minister of State for Planning & Local Government Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon and Sinn Féin TD and Spokesperson for Housing Eoin O Broin

Alan Dillon, Teagasc DairyBeef 500 Manager, is on this week's Beef Edge Podcast to explain the key messages discussed with farmers who visited the Dairy Calf-to-Beef Village as part of BEEF2024, Teagasc's National Beef Open Day.  Alan outlines the benefits of the Commercial Beef Value (CBV) and how its use at purchase time can result in more profitable and efficient dairy-beef systems. The importance of meeting weight gain targets was also highlighted, with Alan explaining that animals must perform on farm from arrival to the point of sale and this can only be achieved through adequate nutrition and health programmes, and having appropriate housing facilities available. Alan also discusses the next Dairy Beef open day on the Tipperary Dairy Beef Demonstration Farm which takes place on the 10 July 2024 at 11am in Ballyvadin, Fethard, Co. Tipperary. Eircode: E91 E0X3. Further details are here: https://www.teagasc.ie/news--events/national-events/events/tipperary-dairy-beef-demonstration-farm-open-day.php The Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm, a joint initiative between Dawn Meats, Shinagh Estates and Teagasc, was established to demonstrate best practice in breeding, rearing and finishing dairy-beef animals. Twelve DairyBeef factsheets were launched at the BEEF2024 Open Day in Grange last week. This is one of the commitments from the 10 Point Action Plan to Support Dairy Calf to Beef Systems in Ireland, launched by the Department of Agriculture earlier this year.The full set of factsheets are available here:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/beef/dairy-calf-to-beef/dairybeef-500/dairybeef-500-factsheets/ For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com 

DairyBeef 500 Programme Co-ordinator, Alan Dillon, joins Stuart Childs on this week's Dairy Edge to discuss late breeding season bull choice. Alan explains that late born calves are as much a hassle for the beef farmer as they are for the dairy farmer as they don't fit into any system, so a defined breeding season is important to eliminate May/June calves as they are of no value to dairy beef farms nor to dairy farmers. Alan then outlines the criteria for bull selection at this stage of the season with high carcass weight >10kg for traditional breeds such as Angus and Hereford and a minimum of 20kg for the continental breeds. The focus must be to deliver a quality calf that has potential to deliver a return.  Gestation length and calving ease are the other two important criteria for dairy farmers particularly at this stage of the season where the objective must be to get the cow calved as early as possible at this late stage. Alan says there are buyers for most calves throughout the season with a variation similar to that of calving start date to when calves are bought across the country. Dairy farmers should try to use the best beef genetics either through AI or the stock bull they buy to generate calves of quality to move into dairy beef systems.  In the future CBV will have a significant role to play in deciding the value of the calf but all calves can leave a return as long as the purchase price is right.  Alan advocates developing a relationship with a local buyer to ensure calves move off the dairy farm for a reasonable price and in an orderly fashion rather than being at the mercy of the market each week. This is very useful for the calf buyer as they have animals that have a health history behind them so dairy farmers should try to develop these relationships ahead of the calving season when time will be hard to come by.  Using a good beef animal is as easy as using a bad one and is to the benefit of the industry as a whole. Finally, Alan invites all farmers to attend the BEEf2024 Open Day in Grange, Co. Meath on June 26th, to see all things dairy beef with something for everyone. For more episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast go to the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/dairy/the-dairy-edge-podcast/ The Dairy Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com

Live 95's Gillian Devlin spoke to Alan Dillon, Minister of State for Planning and Local Government, to discuss the upcoming Directly Elected Mayor election in Limerick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A long-awaited third MRI scanner for University Hospital Limerick will not be installed until 2026. Fine Gael Minister of State, Alan Dillon confirmed the news in the Seanad during a discussion over lengthy waiting lists for radiology diagnostics at UHL. Currently, there are just two scanners at the MidWest region's main hospital, but its understood that only one is operational at the moment. Inagh Green Party Senator Roisín Garvey insists the MRI deficits at Dooradoyle are directly contributing to poor patient outcomes in the ED.

DairyBeef 500 Manager, Alan Dillon, is on this week's episode of the Beef Edge podcast with some tips for rearing calves at this time of year, the financial performance update for 2023 as well as slaughter performance.   With a difficult spring to get cattle out to grass on programme farms, Alan outlines the plan at the moment with some cattle going to be kept in and finished from the shed due to difficult grazing conditions.  Sourcing calves this spring there is big variation on price and delay of calves. Alan outlines some key tips for rearing calves up to weaning. The profitability for 2023 was on average €542/Ha. Alan outlines the slaughter performance for 2023 across the different categories of stock Fr, AA/HE, heifers and steers. For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com 

Alan Dillon, Fine Gael TD and member of the Oireachtas Media Committee, gives his reaction to the latest grilling of RTE representatives about exit packages and Toy Show the Musical.

On this week's show, Keith spoke to Alan Dillon, a Teagasc Beef Specialist and Ciaran Hession from Woodfarm Fencing Supplies. He also has the latest Mart Reports.

Fine Gael TD and member of both the Public Accounts Committee and the Oireachtas Media Committee, Alan Dillon.

Alan Dillon, Fine Gael TD and Imelda Munster, Sinn Féin TD & Imelda Munster from Sinn Féin.

The FAI will tell the Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Sport and Media today that the association has "reformed significantly". Alan Dillon, Fine Gael TD and member of the Committee spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

The FAI will tell the Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Sport and Media today that the association has "reformed significantly". Alan Dillon, Fine Gael TD and member of the Committee spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

DairyBeef 500 manager, Alan Dillon, and programme advisor, Fergal McGuire, are on this week's Beef Edge podcast to give an update on the programme and they also discuss winter management on farms.  Alan describes how the difficult weather conditions have decreased performance this year and it is important to get silage quality tested and balance rations accordingly.  Fergal highlights that due to early housing this autumn, heavy covers will need to be grazed in early spring.  Alan then outlines animal health treatments on farms this winter while Fergal describes the dairy calf to beef courses starting again in December.  You can register your expression of interest for the courses at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/beef/dairy-calf-to-beef/dairy-calf-to-beef-course/ For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com

Ciara Phelan, Irish Examiner & Alan Dillon, Fine Gael discuss the RTÉ senior managers and board members before they are back in front of the Oireachtas Media committee this morning.

It is a controversy that has gripped a nation and rolled on for many, many weeks now, but there was still one more sting in the tail for the RTÉ payments scandal. Ryan Tubridy, on the cusp of getting back on the airwaves in early September, has instead been jettisoned from RTÉ entirely – this is on the back of Mr Tubridy issuing one final statement suggesting he still believes the money linked to that special Renault deal did not amount to a salary top-up. So, what to make of all of this? Joining Anton to discuss is broadcaster, Ivan Yates and Alan Dillon, Deputy Chairperson of the Oireachtas Media Committee.

Alan Dillon, TD, outlines why he feels it's too soon for further Oireachtas meetings on RTÉ.

Alan Dillon, TD for Mayo and member of the public accounts committee joined Pat to discuss if we need tougher laws in terms of ticket touting.

RTÉ faces the task of clarifying major contradictions between its own accounts and the statements of Ryan Tubridy and his agent Noel Kelly at the upcoming appearance before the Public Accounts Committee today. Alan Dillon, Fine Gael TD for Mayo and member of the Public Accounts Committee spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning ahead of the meeting.

RTÉ faces the task of clarifying major contradictions between its own accounts and the statements of Ryan Tubridy and his agent Noel Kelly at the upcoming appearance before the Public Accounts Committee today. Alan Dillon, Fine Gael TD for Mayo and member of the Public Accounts Committee spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning ahead of the meeting.

Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Alan Dillon, is a member of both the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee and the Oireachtas Media Committee gives update on whats to come at the hearing.

DairyBeef500 Manager, Alan Dillon, joins Catherine Egan on this week's episode of the Beef Edge podcast with an update on how farmers in the programme are recovering from the drought conditions, grassland management in the coming weeks and information on the upcoming national open day in Co. Limerick. Alan outlines fertiliser programmes and closing for second cut silage and he advises farmers to continue feeding until growth increases on farms.  Join the Teagasc DairyBeef500 team on Thursday, 29th June at 6pm on the farm of Ciaran Bartley, Boher, Co. Limerick. Eircode: V94 AWT0.  Further details can be found at:https://www.teagasc.ie/news--events/national-events/events/dairybeef500-bartley.php  For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge        Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com 

Former Mayo footballer and current TD Alan Dillon was on OTB AM to elaborate on comments he made about reducing the license fee as the GAAGO controversy rumbles on. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

DairyBeef 500 manager, Alan Dillon, joins Catherine Egan on this week's Beef Edge podcast with an update from the programme and key management tips for the weeks ahead. Firstly, Alan reviews the profit monitors from last year and explains what the margins were for farmers in the programme. With all the recent rainfall, grazing conditions have been difficult and Alan discusses how farmers are coping and planning for the weeks ahead. Most farmers have had to rehouse stock and hence have very little grazed and Alan highlights the different options. Due to the delayed turnout, some cattle will be drafted now, remaining housed and be finished from the shed and Alan goes through the various tips and advises farmers to discuss the options with their advisor. For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge                     Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2q6ysel2 Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com 200 Ukrainian refugees left without accommodation - Oireachtas Committee. 200 teifeach Úcránach fágtha gan lóistín - Coiste Oireachtais. More than 200 people fleeing the war in Ukraine have been left homeless here in the past three weeks, according to the Secretary General of a government department. Fágadh níos mó ná 200 duine a bhí ag teitheadh ón chogaíocht san Úcráin gan lóistín anseo le trí seachtainí anuas, dar le Ard-Rúnaí roinne rialtais. 203 refugees have had no accommodation since January 24, said Kevin McCarthy, Secretary General of the Department of Children and Inclusion to the Public Accounts Committee. Níl aon lóistín faighte ag 203 teifeach ó bhí an 24 Eanáir a dúirt Kevin McCarthy, Ard-Rúnaí na Roinne Leanaí agus Lánpháirtíochta le Coiste na gCuntas Poiblí. Although the Department of Children and Integration is in the process of establishing a second transit hub for those coming into the State, the Secretary General told the Committee that "this will not necessarily solve the problem." Cé go bhfuil an Roinn Leanaí agus Lánpháirtíochta i mbun iarrachtaí an dara mol idirthurais a bhunú dóibh siúd atá ag teacht isteach sa Stát, dúirt an tArd- Rúnaí leis an Choiste "nach gá go réiteodh seo an fhadhb." Kevin McCarthy said that protests against people applying for international protection - rather than against people fleeing Ukraine - are making accommodation providers reluctant. Dúirt Kevin McCarthy go bhfuil agóidí in aghaidh daoine a dhéanann iarratas ar chosaint idirnáisiúnta - seachas in aghaidh daoine atá ag teitheadh ón Úcráin - ag cur drogaill ar lucht soláthair lóistín. Although the majority of those who came here were welcomed and supported, he said that protesters - a small but growing number - are leaving their mark on the accommodation supply. Cé gur cuireadh fáilte agus tacaíocht ar fáil d'fhormhór na ndaoine a tháinig anseo, dúirt sé go bhfuil lucht agóide - líon beag ach atá ag dul i méid - ag fágáil a loirg ar an soláthar lóistín. "Providers are quite reluctant to make their facilities available to applicants for international protection," he said, but "this is not related to the issue of Ukraine." "Tá leisc nach beag ar sholáthróirí a gcuid áiseanna a chur ar fáil d'iarrthóirí ar chosaint idirnáisiúnta," a dúirt sé, ach "ní bhaineann seo le ceist na hÚcráine." "There are particular difficulties in relation to single men" he said, "although the facts show that single men are not a threat to the communities in which they live." "Tá deacrachtaí ar leith ann maidir le fir shingil" a dúirt sé, "cé go léiríonn na fíricí nach bagairt iad fir shingil do na pobail ina mbíonn siad ina gcónaí." Kevin McCarthy said that it is likely that there will be a shortfall of more than 3,000 beds available when the contracts that the Department currently has in place with hotels come to an end. Dúirt Kevin McCarthy gur dóiche go mbeidh easnamh de níos mó ná 3,000 leaba ar fáil nuair a thiocfaidh deireadh leis na conarthaí atá i bhfeidhm ag an Roinn le h-óstáin faoi láthair. There are a large number of hotels that have not yet responded to the Department's requests to renew accommodation contracts, he told MP Alan Dillon, Fine Gael. Tá líon mór óstáin nár thug freagra fós ar iarratais na Roinne athnuachan a dhéanamh ar chonarthaí lóistín, a dúirt sé leis an teachta Alan Dillon, Fine Gael. "Although no hotel has rejected us yet," there are many hotels that have not yet made a decision and "there is a risk that we will lose those contracts," he said. "Cé nár dhiúltaigh aon óstán muid fós," tá a lán óstáin nach bhfuil cinneadh déanta acu fós agus "tá baol ann go gcaillidh muid na conarthaí sin," a dúirt sé. Regarding the reports that some hotel owners were waiting 11 weeks for payments from the Department,

On this week's episode  of the Beef Edge podcast you'll hear three of the presentations that were presented at the recent Teagasc DairyBeef 500 Conference in Charleville. On the night, Nicky Byrne, Teagasc Researcher, gave an update on the Teagasc Grange dairy beef research, and beef farmer Pat Collins, outlined the type of dairy beef calf that he likes to purchase.  It started with Alan Dillon, programme co-coordinator, discussing the DairyBeef 500 campaign targets and farm financial performance. Further updates from the DairyBeef 500 programme are available on the Teagasc website at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/beef/dairy-calf-to-beef/dairybeef-500/ For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge            Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2l4sm9lt Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com "Let's look again at the laws relating to certain dogs!". "Breathnóimis arís ar na dlíthe a bhaineann le madraí áirithe!". The legislation relating to certain types of dogs must be looked at again, said Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Ní foláir breathnú arís ar an reachtaíocht a bhaineann le cineálacha áirithe madraí, a dúirt an Taoiseach Micheál Martin. The story concerns the vicious attack by a ferocious dog on a nine-year-old boy in Co. Wexford last weekend. Baineann an scéal leis an ionsaí fíochmhar a rinne madra drochmhianaigh ar bhuachaill naoi mbliana d'aois i gCo Loch Garman an deireadh seachtaine seo caite. The dog that attacked the boy - Alejandro Mizsan - was a type of bull terrier while he was out playing with his friends in Enniscorthy last Sunday afternoon. Cineál tarbh-bhrocaire a bhí sa mhadra a thug fogha faoin mbuachaill - Alejandro Mizsan - agus é ag amuigh ag súgradh in éineacht lena chairde in Inis Córthaidh tráthnóna Dé Domhnaigh seo caite. Fortunately, neighbors managed to pry the dog away from Alejandro but the poor boy was badly injured by then. Ar ámharaí an tsaoil, d'éirigh le comharsana an madra a shracadh de Alejandro ach bhí an buachaill bocht loite go dona faoin am sin. Speaking in the Dáil, the Taoiseach said he was thinking of the boy and his family. Ag labhairt dó sa Dáil, dúirt an Taoiseach go raibh sé ag cuimhneamh ar an mbuachaill agus a mhuintir. He indicated that everyone in Dáil Éireann was shocked - and also angry - because of what had happened. Thug sé le fios go raibh gach duine i nDáil Éireann suaite - agus feargach freisin - de bharr ar tharla. He also said that he did not understand why people had dangerous dogs. Dúirt sé chomh maith nár thuig sé cén fáth a raibh madraí dainséaracha ag daoine. The laws relating to those dogs must be looked at from the ground up again, he said. Caithfear breathnú ó bhonn arís ar na dlíthe a bhaineann leis na madraí sin, arsa sé. Micheál Martin was responding to Deputy Dála Alan Dillon from Fine Gael who said that 1,700 dogs attacked people in this country between 2016 and 2021, a significant increase from the previous five years. Ag tabhairt freagra a bhí Micheál Martin ar an Teachta Dála Alan Dillon ó Fhine Gael a dúirt go ndearna madraí 1,700 ionsaí ar dhaoine sa tír seo idir 2016 agus 2021, ar ardú suntasach an méid sin ó na cúig bliana roimhe sin.

DairyBeef 500 campaign manager, Alan Dillon, joins Catherine Egan on this week's Beef Edge podcast to review the key messages from Beef2022 for dairy beef farmers; plus he discusses the lessons learned from the Green Acres Programme and outlines the new five year DairyBeef 500 campaign that was launched recently. Alan first explained how building a sustainable dairy-beef system was highlighted at Beef2022 by incorporating grass, genetics and herd health to support an economic and environmentally sustainable system. The Green Acres programme has now drawn to a close and analysis of the past three years' data showed a net margin increase from €100/ha to €650/ha (excluding subsidies). Live weight output increased from 994 kg/ha in 2019 to 1,427 kg/ha in 2021. Over the course of the programme, grass production increased by 19%, while there was a huge focus on silage and DMD increased by 4% units, helping achieve an ADG of 0.6 kg over first winter.  The indoor winter periods were identified as being the main area for improvement on farms.  The average number of source herds reduced from 10 farms to 6, resulting in improved calf health, while the genetic merit improved slightly across calves purchased, it is the most difficult area to improve. The DairyBeef 500 campaign was launched recently with a target of €500/ha net profit and Alan outlines all that is to be achieved over the next five years.  The Ballyvadin demonstration farm will be a key component of the campaign located in Fethard Co. Tipperary. 300 calves will be purchased and a heifer and steer finishing system will be operated comprising of a number of breeds.  Farmers will get an opportunity to visit the farm and see the progress being made. The DairyBeef 500 farmers are located across the country and there will be four new farms added in addition to the rollover of farmers from the Green acres programme. There will be a number of courses arranged over the campaign for farmers to attend along with regional discussion groups and further details will be available on the Teagasc website and social media channels. For more information, go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/beef/dairy-calf-to-beef/dairybeef-500/  For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge     Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com 

Teagasc Green Acres programme manager Alan Dillon joins Catherine Egan on this week's episode of the Beef Edge podcast with an update on the dairy calf to beef programme as well as practical beef management tips for the coming weeks. Alan explains that the main points of focus for farmers in the next 6-8 weeks is building grass as well as having a closing plan and it's important to start preparing now for the last grazing rotation. Herd health management is also essential to reduce impact on performance over the winter period and Alan outlines the important steps farmers will need to be taking in preparation for housing. He says that this is the ideal time to take silage samples to analyse the quality of the silage being fed this winter. Based on the results you will know how much and what type of concentrates to feed. The Green Acres programme is also hosting two on-farm events in the coming weeks which farmers can attend and Alan explains that each stage of the system from rearing to finishing will be discussed on the day The on-farm events are: Wednesday, 29 September at 3:30pm on the farm of JP Hammersley, Lattin, Co. Tipperary Eircode E34A389. Pre-booking is essential at (052) 6121300, Teagasc Clonmel. Tuesday, 5 October at 2pm on the farm of Irvine Allen, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Pre-booking is essential at (057) 9321405 Teagasc Tullamore. For further updates: https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/beef/demonstration-farms/green-acres-calf-to-beef/ For more episodes and information covered on the Beef Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com

Chris Maughan, Technical Manager with Whelehan Crop Protection, and Teagasc Beef specialist, Alan Dillon, are on this week's Beef Edge podcast to discuss weed control on farm. It has been a difficult spring on farm relating to grass, particularly getting an opportunity to control weeds. Chris discusses control of docks nettles, thistles, buttercups and ragwort. He also discusses the correct spraying procedures and records that farmers need to keep. Alan describes how there has been an increase in rush infestation in parts of the country over the last few years and the impact they can have on grassland. He also outlines the main strategies of controlling them, particularly on land eligible for the basic payment scheme. For more episodes and information covered on the Beef Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com

The extension of contracts under GLAS & the Beef Data Genomics Programme (BDGP) are to be extended for a rollover period of one year in 2021. Teagasc beef specialist Alan Dillon & Teagasc environment specialist Catherine Keena join Catherine Egan on the Beef Edge Podcast to explain more about these schemes. The deadline to apply for GLAS extension is 31st December 2020 while the deadline to apply for BDGP 1 extension is 15th January 2021. Further information is here: https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/52789-mcconalogue-confirms-rollover-of-farm-schemes-in-2021/ For more episodes and information covered on the Beef Edge, visit the show page at: teagasc.ie/thebeefedge

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A further excerpt from the Saturday Sport Show where current Offaly boss John Maughan spoke of his clash against Tipp earlier in the league and former Mayo captain Alan Dillon told us how Horan would have prepared his set-up for tomorrrow's crunch clash

Alan Dillon, Beef Specialist & Green Acres Programme Manager, joins Catherine Egan, to give an update on the Green Acres programme and to discuss the key targets of the calf rearing phase. The second phase of the Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme was launched in April 2019. This programme is demonstrating profitable dairy calf to beef systems on a whole farm basis through a network of demonstration farms. The primary aim of the programme is to achieve a net margin of €500/ha (excluding premia). The main areas discussed include:·      Calf Rearing·      Animal Health·      Grassland Management·      Soil Fertility·      Financial Management·      Farm Planning For further information log on to the Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme visit:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/beef/demonstration-farms/green-acres-calf-to-beef/ For more episodes and information covered on the Beef Edge, visit: teagasc.ie/thebeefedge The Beef Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.Pic: Agriland Media

On the first episode of the Beef Edge, Teagasc's new podcast for beef farmers, specialist Alan Dillon joins Catherine Egan to discuss his top tips for winter weanlings management. Alan emphasises the importance of housing, cash flow and silage quality in terms of keeping weanlings over winter. He also highlights how farmers can ensure weanlings are achieving 0.6kg/head/day over the winter period.When deciding between different concentrate options Alan explains that straights are currently good value if facilities are available on farm. Additionally, checking the current constituents in a ration mix needs to be examined and fed according to the silage test resultsHe also estimates the cost of keeping weanlings over the winter period and proposed costs required next spring. In addition, options for storing cattle over the winter as part of a current contingency plan are discussed.For more episodes and information covered on the Beef Edge, visit teagasc.ie/thebeefedge.The Beef Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.

Two great interviews on this week's show from two of the best in the game. Alan Dillon talks to us about his career and retirement decision while Jamie Barron talks football and fixture chaos in Waterford. Wooly is back too to run through the week's news with Conan and Conor.