Category Archives: Ireland

Press Releases & News from Ireland distributed via EuropaWire

EU funded MASE project astrobiologists descended 1.1 kilometers below Earth’s surface to study Mars-like environments on Earth

DUBLIN, 10-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Recently, a team of astrobiologists from the EU funded MASE (Mars Analogues for Space Exploration) project descended 1.1 kilometers below Earth’s surface to the Mars-like environment of the Boulby Mine in the UK looking for answers … Read the full press release

Medtronic plc SureTune2(TM) software receives CE Mark

New Visual-Based Platform Helps Physicians Make Informed Programming Decisions by Providing an Intuitive Visualization of Patient-Specific Images and Data DUBLIN, 10-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) today announced it has received CE (Conformité Européenne) Mark for SureTune2(TM) software, which … Read the full press release

Shire Q2 2016: completed the combination with Baxalta to create the leading global biotechnology company

Integration on track; operating cost synergy expectations increased Pipeline progression continues with FDA approval of XIIDRA for dry eye disease DUBLIN, 04-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Shire plc (“Shire”) (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPG) announces unaudited results for the three months ended June … Read the full press release

Shire plc: U.S. FDA approved the BAXJECT III reconstitution system for ADYNOVATE

New system reduces number of steps in the treatment process for hemophilia A patients on ADYNOVATE [Antihemophilic Factor, (Recombinant), PEGylated] LEXINGTON, Mass., 04-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPG) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) … Read the full press release

Sonatype Releases 2016 State of the Software Supply Chain Report

New research reveals massive increase in open source component use, persistent defect rates, and further embrace of supply chain principles to accelerate software innovation Fulton, MD, USA, 11-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Sonatype, the leader in software supply chain automation, today … Read the full press release

The Central Bank of Ireland’s new research technical paper looks at the role of originating lending conditions in determining loan defaults on UK books of Irish banks

Strong UK evidence to support tighter restrictions on loans for second and subsequent properties. Default increases with higher originating loan-to-value (OLTV) and rent coverage (ORC). Analysis is based on a sample of 106,775 loans on UK books of Irish lenders. … Read the full press release

Diabetes Management: Medtronic announced new product developments and technology partnerships at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 76th Scientific Sessions

CareLink® Portfolio Updates, IBM Watson Partnership Progress and New Strategic Alliances Delivering Intelligent Data and Actionable Information at ADA 2016 DUBLIN and NEW ORLEANS, 10-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Delivering on its vision to transform care for the millions currently living with … Read the full press release

Medtronic presents FIRE AND ICE clinical trial findings at a late-breaking session at CARDIOSTIM-EHRA EUROPACE 2016

Secondary Analyses Presented at Cardiostim 2016 Highlight Positive, Real-World Patient Outcomes DUBLIN AND NICE, FRANCE, 10-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) today announced findings from the secondary analyses of theFIRE AND ICE clinical trial that demonstrate significantly fewer repeat … Read the full press release

Medtronic presents results of new approach to implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) therapy at CARDIOSTIM / EHRA EUROPACE 2016

Places ICD Leads Under Rib Cage, Outside Heart and Veins DUBLIN and NICE, FRANCE, 09-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Medtronic plc (NSYE: MDT) today announced results from several feasibility studies evaluating a new approach to implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) therapy at CARDIOSTIM … Read the full press release

Medtronic / University of Texas: First patient enrolled in a clinical study for the minimally invasive repair of descending thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA)

Unique Next-Generation Device Evaluated in International Clinical Trial; First Procedure Performed at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston DUBLIN and HOUSTON, 09-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) and the University of Texas Health Science Center at … Read the full press release

Interxion selected by StorageCraft Technology to provide their data centre services in Ireland and across Europe

DUBLIN, 20-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Interxion, a leading European provider of carrier and cloud-neutral colocation data centre services, today announced that it has been selected by StorageCraft Technology, a global leader in backup and disaster recovery software and cloud services, to … Read the full press release

Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) now with almost 34,400 securities from over 4,000 issuers in 80 countries

Listings on ISE markets grow to almost 34,400 securities Equity trades reach record levels and turnover rises by 26% as ISE extends its strategic partnership with Deutsche Börse Venn Life Sciences adds euro quotation on joining the Enterprise Securities Market … Read the full press release

The Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) hosted seminar on changes to the EU market abuse regime

DUBLIN, 15-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) today hosted a seminar updating companies quoted on the Enterprise Securities Market (ESM), on changes to the EU market abuse regime which come into effect on 3 July 2016. The seminar … Read the full press release

Allergan plc receives ENERGY STAR 2016 Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award from EPA

Company Recognized with ENERGY STAR Award for Fifth Time DUBLIN, 31-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Allergan plc (NYSE: AGN) announced today that it has received an ENERGY STAR 2016 Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection … Read the full press release

Trinity College Dublin Careers Pathways initiative awarded the National Ann Beckett Award 2015

DUBLIN, 30-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Trinity College Dublin Careers Pathways initiative, a transition to employment project for students and graduates with mental health difficulties, has been awarded the National Ann Beckett Award 2015 from the Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland. … Read the full press release

Lung cancer: Medtronic announced European enrollment in the NAVIGATE clinical trial

NAVIGATE Study Assesses Impact of Minimally Invasive Technology to Aid in Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer DUBLIN, 14-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Committed to technologies that assist in the goal of reducing lung cancer morbidity worldwide, Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) today … Read the full press release

SAS listed at #7 in the “Best Workplaces Ireland 2016” list

DUBLIN, 26-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — SAS is among the top 10 employers on the Great Place to Work® Institute’s prestigious “Best Workplaces Ireland 2016” list of companies with fewer than 100 employees. The analytics leader was listed at #7 after finishing … Read the full press release

COUPLING LANGUAGE AND KNOWLEDGE VIA E-SERVICES ECOSYSTEM: ALPHA VERSION OF THE FREME OPEN FRAMEWORK RELEASED

TURIN, Italy, 22-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The FREME Consortium – which brings together top-tier specialists in language resources, tools, and services, multilingualism and semantic Web, linked data and open data including public sector information, publishing, localisation, and business development – … Read the full press release

Science Foundation Ireland awarded €10 million to Trinity College Dublin

DUBLIN, 14-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) today awarded over €10 million to Trinity College Dublin for five exemplary research projects across three sectors. The announcement was made as part of an overall €28 million investment in research equipment … Read the full press release

Trinity College Dublin: Cost-effectiveness of palliative care study published in the US journal Health Affairs

DUBLIN, 14-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The cost of providing hospital care to adults with incurable cancer and additional serious illnesses is reduced significantly where patients are seen by a palliative care consultation team, new research suggests. The study, by researchers from … Read the full press release