1,450 complaints received by the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASAI) in 2021

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2021 ASAI Annual Report shows significant majority (73%) of complaints were made

on the basis that an advertisement was perceived to be ‘misleading’

 

A total of 1,450 written complaints concerning 959 advertisements were received by the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASAI) last year, according to the organisation’s 2021 Annual Report which was released today. This represents a 12% decrease on the number of complaints received in 2020.

 

The ‘Travel / Holiday’ sector attracted the greatest number of complaints (207), followed by ‘Leisure’ (151), and ‘Household’ (145). ‘Digital Media’ gave rise to the highest number of complaints by media (696), representing 48% of all complaints, while complaints relating to broadcast media (TV and radio combined) totalled 603, and outdoor media attracted 67 complaints, an increase of almost 50% on 2020 (36). Of the 696 digital media complaints, 77 complaints related to influencer marketing advertisements, which were 5% of all complaints received.

 

The ASAI, which is the independent self-regulatory body committed, in the public interest, to promoting the highest standards of marketing communications, found that 68 advertisements were in breach of the ASAI’s Code of Standards for Advertising and Marketing Communications.

 

The ASAI Annual Report outlines that 73% of the complaints made in 2021 were on the basis that an advertisement was misleading, while 9% were made on the basis that an advertisement was offensive. There were also a wide range of other issues covered by the ASAI Code that were raised by members of the public, including concerns about health & beauty, motoring, food and beverages, telecommunications and alcohol advertising.

 

The ASAI was established in 1981 and the objective of the ASAI Code is to ensure that all commercial marketing communications are ‘legal, decent, honest and truthful’. The ASAI Code covers commercial marketing communications and sales promotions in all media in Ireland including digital (online banners, websites and social platforms), print, outdoor, radio, TV, leaflets/brochures, and direct marketing.

 

The ASAI offers advertisers, agencies, media and promoters a copy advice service on whether a proposed marketing communication or sales promotion conforms to the Code. Copy advice is communicated confidentially, is non-binding and is given free of charge. In total, 117 requests from advertisers, advertising agencies and media for copy advice were received in 2021, an increase of almost 2% since 2020. The ASAI [email protected] service serves as an authoritative opinion given by the Executive, but does not bind the ASAI Complaints Committee.

 

Complaints by Media

The number of media mentioned in relation to complaints is greater than the number of complaints in 2021. This is because complainants often mention multiple media when they describe where they saw or heard the marketing communication concerned. ASAI captures all the media they mention.

 

The ASAI conducts ongoing monitoring of advertising across all media including monitoring compliance with the adjudications of the Independent Complaints Committee.

 

In terms of engagement highlights, the ASAI attended a meeting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media to discuss the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill. The ASAI recognises and supports that the new media commission will oversee the new regulatory framework for online platforms based in Ireland. However, it also believes that no one regulator could apply an effective advertising complaints mechanism for consumers across the EU and that the existing network of members of the European Advertising Standards Alliance, including the ASAI, should have a role as part of the regulatory framework.

 

New rules were introduced in 2021 for advertising of High Fat, Salt and Sugar (HFSS) products. These rules apply to non-broadcast media and include both restrictions on the amount of HFSS advertising and on the content.

 

The ASAI continued its engagement with influencer marketing and carried out research which showed that there were continuing concerns about transparency. The ASAI hosted a webinar called ‘#InfluencerMarketing in 2021 and beyond – retaining trust through transparency’ which was well attended by influencers and practitioners from the advertising space.

 

 

Commenting on the 2021 Annual Report, Orla Twomey, CEO of the ASAI, said:

“The ASAI is committed to promoting the highest standards of marketing communications in Ireland and our 2021 Annual Report is testament to this statement, conveying the sheer breadth of the ASAI’s activities across a range of areas including compliance, scheduled monitoring, copy advice, brand awareness, complaints investigation and adjudication, advisory corporate services and policy.

 

“The engagement with the ASAI and compliance with the adjudication of the independent Complaints Committee, demonstrates that advertisers in Ireland are completely on board with the ASAI in our bid to protect consumers and ensure the highest standards of advertising and marketing communications.

 

“2021 saw the ASAI continue to deeply engage in all our service offerings. In particular, there was a valuable increase with both our influence and strong contributions in the area of policy and Code, including recognising and supporting that the new media commission will oversee the new regulatory framework for online platforms based in Ireland and the introduction of new rules for advertising of High Fat, Salt and Sugar (HFSS) products that apply to non-broadcast media and include both restrictions on the amount of HFSS advertising and on the content itself. We also continued our engagement with influencer marketing through the #InfluencerMarketing webinar we hosted where we outlined the research previously carried out, showing the importance of authenticity and transparency. The requirement for ASAI contributions in these areas, all of national importance, are indicative of the place we hold as an acknowledged expert on setting standards for advertising.”

 

Suzanne McElligott, Interim Chair of the ASAI, added:

“From initial beginnings on Kildare Street, Dublin 40 years ago, the ASAI has developed and evolved to being recognised for its strong standards and expert knowledge on advertising regulation. Equally, ASAI is regarded as a key player alongside relevant State and private sector organisations operating in this space.

 

With the economic impact of the COVID pandemic resulting in a contraction of advertising spend in 2020, the industry experienced a recovery to pre-pandemic levels in 2021. ASAI has experienced a corresponding reduction in advertising complaint levels over the pandemic period, compared to the immediate prior years, even with the recovery in advertising activity. Fostering consumer confidence and trust in advertising offline and online continues as a core objective of the ASAI and the robust complaints mechanism for consumers to challenge advertising content remains an imperative for the industry and for ASAI to facilitate and support.”

 

 

 

Check out www.asai.ie for more details and to also access a

copy of the 2021 ASAI Annual Report

 

To keep up to date on ASAI activity, follow the organisation on Twitter @THE_ASAI

Magnet+ announces FREE Vulnerability Scans for SMES to identify security weaknesses and prevent cyber attacks

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This new free offer is announced as Magnet+ reveals its 2022 National Cyber Security Report and unveils a new cyber security partnership with international technology leader Exponential-e

 

  • One in five businesses in Ireland do not have a cyber security policy in place
  • 50% of Irish businesses have not implemented an email security solution to prevent cyber threats and attacks
  • Almost one-third of Irish SMEs spend less than 10% of their IT budget on cyber security

 

Magnet+ is inviting businesses to avail of a free vulnerability scan which will help identify any exploitable gaps and resolve any weaknesses within their current security systems. By mimicking the actions of the most effective cyber criminals, the assessment examines the entire network identifies vulnerabilities and offers advice on where the business should implement any extra required precautions.

 

Anyone interested in availing of the service should visit https://www.magnetplus.ie/business/cybersecurity/

 

This new free service is announced as Magnet+ reveals its 2022 National Cyber Security Report and unveils a new cyber security partnership with international technology leader Exponential-e.

 

According to the new report from Magnet+, Ireland’s largest independent connectivity network, one in five businesses in Ireland do not have a cyber security policy in place. With approximately 250,000 SMES located nationwide (according the latest CSO figures), this statistic from Magnet+ indicates that approximately 50,000 businesses nationwide are without a cyber security policy.  

 

The survey, which was conducted to examine the current attitude of Irish businesses to their network security, comes as Magnet+ announces its new partnership with international IT, communications and technology innovator Exponential-e, making Magnet+ the first telecommunications company in Ireland to add a full cyber security service to its suite of connectivity solutions.

 

The move means that Magnet+ customers can now get their connectivity and security requirements from the one provider – and be secure in the knowledge that as well as benefiting from world class technical expertise, their business will have the highest level of cyber security controls possible to protect against any vulnerabilities, threats or breaches.

 

The survey results indicate that Irish businesses need to do a lot more to ensure they are prepared for a cyber security attack, as such a situation can have a detrimental impact on any business – not only in terms of financial loss and loss of business, but also reputational damage.

 

So, how much budget are businesses allocating to protect their data?

Almost one third (83,000) of Irish businesses allocated less than 10% of their IT budget to cyber security measures in 2021 and this year’s survey reveals that this trend is unlikely to change in the short term, with 38% saying they have not increased their budget for 2022, while a further 37% say they have no idea if they have increased their budget or not for this year. Just 25% of businesses say they have increased their cyber security budget for 2022.

 

Who is responsible for implementing a cyber security strategy in a business?

When it comes to responsibility for IT security in Irish businesses, the survey reveals that:

  • Nearly 30% say that the business owner or office manager is responsible
  • 13% say they either didn’t know who was responsible or that no one was responsible
  • 47% say that a CTO or IT Manager is responsible

 

The timely partnership between Magnet+ and Exponential-e is a significant step in Magnet+’s journey to transform the Irish telecommunications sector and set themselves apart from competitors by always improving and expanding their services to become the telecommunications company that customers will always recommend to others. New products and services include:

  • Firewall Monitoring
  • Monitoring Management
  • Content Filtering
  • Penetration Testing
  • Vulnerability Scanning
  • End Point Protection
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Managed Cyber-Security Operations Centre (CSOC)
  • Cyber-Security Diagnostics Assessment (CSDA)
  • Crisis Response-as-a-Service (CRaaS)

 

How are businesses staying informed on cyber threats and attacks?

When it comes to keeping their business informed on cyber security threats and attacks, one quarter say they rely on social media or blogs / news sites for information, while 13% say they don’t keep informed. 25% say they read industry specific websites or publications while just 16% rely on a cyber security consulting firm.

 

What do SMES feel poses the biggest threat to their network security?

Almost one in four businesses say that email attachments pose the greatest cyber security threat to their business, yet the survey reveals that 50% of businesses have not implemented an email security solution to prevent this.

 

Commenting on these results, John Delves, Managing Director of Magnet+, says: “These figures are quite concerning to me. We live in a digital economy where the risk of a cyber-attack on a business is always increasing and usually these cyber hackers tend to be a step ahead. Our partnership with Exponential-e will enable us to give businesses the chance to get ahead of the inevitable attack by providing them with the tools and products to prepare and protect their data and networks in advance. For organisations with no cyber security system in place, the potential damage that could be caused from an attack may be irreversible. It’s also alarming to see that 28% of businesses say it’s difficult to make a business case for management to invest in cyber security when it should be a key focus of theirs. At the end of the day, it is the CEO’s responsibility to understand the core principles of cyber security and ensure an investment in cyber security is a top priority”.

 

Simon Acott, Director of Business with Exponential-e, says: “We are really looking forward to working with Magnet+ and to bring our security expertise to their ever-growing network of experts. In the current climate we are seeing an increase in the number of cyber-attacks on a global scale and the reality is what we read about in the media is a very small percent of the actual number of cyber-crimes happening as more often than not, it’s the SMES and smaller companies that are being hit the most. The results from Magnet+’s survey indicate that there is an overall lack of awareness and understanding re the importance of cyber security for SMES which is a bit unnerving given the world we are living in currently. Business owners need to prepare for the inevitable and start seeing investing in cyber security as an asset as opposed to a cost.”

 

This landmark partnership announcement is part of an overall ambitious growth plan for Magnet+ to expand, transform and improve its offering to customers. The combined offering of these world class experts under one roof means that no other provider in Ireland is more capable, qualified or trusted to operate and protect any business connectivity network in the country.

 

For more information and regular updates, check out www.magnetplus.ie or

follow us on Twitter @MagnetPlus

IRELAND’S LARGEST FILM & TV STUDIO TO OPEN IN 2024

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Hackman Capital Partners and Square Mile Capital, along with The MBS Group, to Develop and Operate Greystones Media Campus

 Hackman Capital Partners and partner Square Mile Capital Management, announced today that they are making significant further investment in the Irish creative industries. The group, who was behind the acquisition of Ireland’s Ardmore Studios and Troy Studios in August 2021, has been selected to develop the new Greystones Media Campus, a planned and shovel-ready state-of-the-art film and television studio campus in the coastal town of Greystones, Ireland, approximately 15 miles south of Dublin. The two-phased development is a joint venture with the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), Ireland’s sovereign development fund and Capwell, a Sisk family investment vehicle. The total investment in the project is estimated at nearly €300 million.

 

Greystones Film and Television Studios will be the latest addition to the Hackman Capital/Square Mile Capital portfolio of the world’s best-in-class studio assets. The partnership’s affiliate, The MBS Group, will not only assist in the purpose-built studio design ,but will also oversee studio operations and provide production services and equipment rentals when the new studio campus opens its doors.

 

When fully developed, Greystones Media Campus will be Ireland’s largest studio complex with more than 670,000 square feet of studio space on 44 acres with sea views, including 14 state-of-the-art sound stages.  The first 7 sound stages and associated office, workshop and backlot spaces will be delivered in mid-2024.

 

The development will double the high-end film and television stage capacity in Ireland to help meet current tenant demand as a growing number of international and domestic productions are vying for existing space.

Paschal Donohoe, Ireland’s Minister for Finance, said, “I welcome this significant investment into Ireland’s audio-visual industry. This investment is reflective of the positive work done by the industry over the last number of years. It is also indicative of the impact of the long-standing State supports for the expression of Irish and European culture through audio-visual works and the creation of quality employment opportunities for those working within the sector. This joint venture by the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund and its business partners will enhance Ireland’s ability to capitalise on the high demand for content by promoting our country as a location for both foreign and domestic producers. On the back of what has been a record-breaking year for spend on TV and Film production in Ireland, this level of investment will serve to enhance Ireland’s reputation as a location for high quality production.”

The audio-visual sector is currently worth over €1 billion to the Irish economy, with approximately 12,000 people employed in film, television and animation production. The new development in Greystones will be a major boost for the Irish creative economic sector and will contribute to creating 1,500 new jobs once it is operational (and 450 jobs during the construction phase) along with other direct and indirect benefits to Ireland’s economy.

 

“We are grateful to ISIF and Capwell for this exciting opportunity, and we’re thrilled to be expanding our footprint in Ireland,” said Michael Hackman, Founder and CEO of Hackman Capital Partners. “We see Ireland as a premier destination for content creators across the globe, and we’re committed to seeing it grow exponentially. There is enormous talent here, not to mention a stunning landscape and some of the industry’s best financial incentives for filmmakers.”

 

Square Mile Capital CEO Craig Solomon added, “The demand for modern, well-run studio facilities in Ireland is very strong and is expected to remain so for the foreseeable future. This opportunity to help meet that demand, and deliver a superior level of operating support to the creative companies that will use the facilities, is very attractive to us. Overall, the world’s appetite for high-quality film and TV content shows no sign of slowing and we believe that the Greystones Media Campus has great potential.”

“Ireland has captured the heart of the global film industry, and demand for new studio space is only escalating. Greystones Media Campus will not only be Ireland’s largest production facility, but also its most technologically advanced. We’re excited to get the development underway this year, and thrilled by the strong, ongoing support of local stakeholders as we continue to build our presence here,” said Jason Hariton, Chief Real Estate Officer of The MBS Group.

 

The MBS-operated Ardmore Studios, also in County Wicklow, puts Dublin-Wicklow at the centre of the Irish movie and TV industry, with such productions as The Last Duel, The Green Knight, The Winx Series, The Tudors, Penny Dreadful, My Left Foot and Braveheart filmed there.

 

Nick Ashmore, Director of the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, said, “This is a major step forward in progressing an investment that will cement Ireland’s place as a world-leading location for generating film and TV content. As Ireland’s sovereign development fund, we are delighted to join forces with top-tier global film studio investors and operators to help meet the immense global demand for content for the world’s biggest streaming services as well as cinema and TV. Together we will offer producers a state-of-the-art audiovisual campus, bringing an even greater share of global content generation to Ireland and supporting significant employment and ancillary economic activity in the Dublin/Wicklow region.”

 

Will McCabe, Managing Director of Capwell, said, “We’re truly delighted to announce this investment today as it is an exciting development for the Greystones area and the Irish film and TV sector as a whole. Greystones Media Campus is an important new chapter in the story of the Irish film industry and will also consolidate Wicklow’s position as the traditional heart of television and film production in Ireland. With increasing global demand for content from the likes of Netflix, Amazon and Disney, this development presents a wonderful opportunity for Ireland to continue to make its mark on the global stage. This significant long-term investment will also provide a major economic and cultural boost to the region, which is great news for the local Wicklow community.”

 

One in five businesses in Ireland – the equivalent of 50,000 companies – do not have a cyber security policy in place – Magnet+ National Cyber Security Survey 2022

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Research is revealed as Magnet+ unveils new cyber security partnership with international technology leader Exponential-e

 

  • 50% of Irish businesses have not implemented an email security solution to prevent cyber threats and attacks
  • Almost one third of Irish SMEs spend less than 10% of their IT budget on cyber security
  • One quarter of businesses rely on social media and blogs for information on cyber security threats and attacks
  • Magnet+ is offering businesses a free vulnerability scan to proactively identify and resolve weaknesses within their corporate infrastructure before they can be exploited

 

One in five businesses in Ireland do not have a cyber security policy in place, according to new research from Magnet+, Ireland’s largest independent connectivity network. With approximately 250,000 SMES located nationwide (according the latest CSO figures), this statistic from Magnet+ indicates that approximately 50,000 businesses nationwide are without a cyber security policy.  

The survey, which was conducted to examine the current attitude of Irish businesses to their network security, comes as Magnet+ announces its new partnership with international IT, communications and technology innovator Exponential-e, making Magnet+ the first telecommunications company in Ireland to add a full cyber security service to its suite of connectivity solutions.

The move means that Magnet+ customers can now get their connectivity and security requirements from the one provider – and be secure in the knowledge that as well as benefiting from world class technical expertise, their business will have the highest level of cyber security controls possible to protect against any vulnerabilities, threats or breaches.

The survey results released today indicate that Irish businesses need to do a lot more to ensure they are prepared for a cyber security attack, as such a situation can have a detrimental impact on any business – not only in terms of financial loss and loss of business, but also reputational damage.

 

So, how much budget are businesses allocating to protect their data?

Almost one third (83,000) of Irish businesses allocated less than 10% of their IT budget to cyber security measures in 2021 and this year’s survey reveals that this trend is unlikely to change in the short term, with 38% saying they have not increased their budget for 2022, while a further 37% say they have no idea if they have increased their budget or not for this year. Just 25% of businesses say they have increased their cyber security budget for 2022.

Who is responsible for implementing a cyber security strategy in a business?

When it comes to responsibility for IT security in Irish businesses, the survey reveals that:

  • Nearly 30% say that the business owner or office manager is responsible
  • 13% say they either didn’t know who was responsible or that no one was responsible
  • 47% say that a CTO or IT Manager is responsible

The timely partnership between Magnet+ and Exponential-e is a significant step in Magnet+’s journey to transform the Irish telecommunications sector and set themselves apart from competitors by always improving and expanding their services to become the telecommunications company that customers will always recommend to others. New products and services include:

  • Firewall Monitoring
  • Monitoring Management
  • Content Filtering
  • Penetration Testing
  • Vulnerability Scanning
  • End Point Protection
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Managed Cyber-Security Operations Centre (CSOC)
  • Cyber-Security Diagnostics Assessment (CSDA)
  • Crisis Response-as-a-Service (CRaaS)

 

How are businesses staying informed on cyber threats and attacks?

When it comes to keeping their business informed on cyber security threats and attacks, one quarter say they rely on social media or blogs / news sites for information, while 13% say they don’t keep informed. 25% say they read industry specific websites or publications while just 16% rely on a cyber security consulting firm.

What do SMES feel poses the biggest threat to their network security?

Almost one in four businesses say that email attachments pose the greatest cyber security threat to their business, yet the survey reveals that 50% of businesses have not implemented an email security solution to prevent this.

Commenting on these results, John Delves, Managing Director of Magnet+, says:

“These figures are quite concerning to me. We live in a digital economy where the risk of a cyber-attack on a business is always increasing and usually these cyber hackers tend to be a step ahead. Our partnership with Exponential-e will enable us to give businesses the chance to get ahead of the inevitable attack by providing them with the tools and products to prepare and protect their data and networks in advance. For organisations with no cyber security system in place, the potential damage that could be caused from an attack may be irreversible. It’s also alarming to see that 28% of businesses say it’s difficult to make a business case for management to invest in cyber security when it should be a key focus of theirs. At the end of the day, it is the CEO’s responsibility to understand the core principles of cyber security and ensure an investment in cyber security is a top priority”.

Magnet+ is inviting businesses to avail of a free vulnerability scan which will identify exploitable gaps within their current security systems. The assessment examines network perimeters, identifies vulnerabilities and provides actionable solutions with risk-based insights. Mimicking the actions of the most effective cyber criminals, the service provided by Magnet+ offers businesses an extra layer of value by analysing and advising where they should implement extra precautions. Anyone interested in availing of the service should visit www.magnetplus.ie

Simon Acott, Director of Business with Exponential-e, says:

“We are really looking forward to working with Magnet+ and to bring our security expertise to their ever-growing network of experts. In the current climate we are seeing an increase in the number of cyber-attacks on a global scale and the reality is what we read about in the media is a very small percent of the actual number of cyber-crimes happening as more often than not, it’s the SMES and smaller companies that are being hit the most. The results from Magnet+’s survey indicate that there is an overall lack of awareness and understanding re the importance of cyber security for SMES which is a bit unnerving given the world we are living in currently. Business owners need to prepare for the inevitable and start seeing investing in cyber security as an asset as opposed to a cost.”

Today’s landmark partnership announcement is part of an overall ambitious growth plan for Magnet+ to expand, transform and improve its offering to customers. The combined offering of these world class experts under one roof means that no other provider in Ireland is more capable, qualified or trusted to operate and protect any business connectivity network in the country.

For more information and regular updates, check out www.magnetplus.ie or

follow us on Twitter @MagnetPlus

UK Ministers welcome DP Energy’s commitment to Wales, Net Zero and economic growth at UK Head Office opening

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Building on a 30-year track record of renewable energy development, leading energy developer, DP Energy was joined by Ministers, the Deputy Town Mayor, industry partners and colleagues to mark further company expansion at the opening of their new offices at the Cleddau Bridge Business Park, Pembroke Dock. The significance of this milestone event for DP Energy and the region was recognised by The Secretary of State for Wales, Simon Hart MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary State for Wales, David T.C. Davies MP and Welsh Government Minister for Economy, Vaughan Gething MS who were in attendance.

 

Since setting-up operations in Wales in March 2021, the DP Energy UK team has grown rapidly, now employing 6 local full-time staff.

 

Chris Williams, Head of Development UK and New Markets for DP Energy said: “Opening the office in Pembroke Dock is a direct response to the supportive policies set by UK and Welsh Government to achieve net zero targets and particularly the support for marine renewables.  We have attracted our team members from the local area, which illustrates the level of renewable energy expertise in the County. During our work we will direct our passion for generating 100% sustainable energy to create local benefit by building projects in Wales, UK and further afield, exporting knowledge and knowhow to all corners of the world.”

 

In January this year, DP Energy announced a joint venture partnership called Gwynt Glas, with leading offshore wind company, EDF Renewables, to develop up to 1GW of floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea, a leading project for the UK team. Development activity will also include using DP Energy’s long track record in tidal power to support Welsh tidal range and stream initiatives as well as progressing hydrogen opportunities.

 

Both UK Government and Welsh Government Ministers have welcomed DP Energy’s move to expand operations to Wales.

 

Secretary of State for Wales, Simon Hart said:

 

“I am thrilled that DP Energy has chosen to locate their UK Headquarters in Pembrokeshire. It is testament to the highly skilled people that live here, and it is putting Wales at the forefront of renewable energy technology.

“DP Energy’s renewable energy projects, like its floating offshore wind project Gwynt Glas, in partnership with EDF, will help us achieve our net zero ambitions, as well as generating economic growth and highly-skilled jobs.”

 

“The UK Government has committed up to £160 million to support new large-scale floating offshore wind ports and factories across the UK. This funding, boosted by private sector investment, will develop the port infrastructure we need to mass-produce floating offshore wind turbines and install them out at sea.”

 

Welsh Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething said:

 

“We very much welcome the decision by DP Energy to open their new UK headquarters in Pembroke Dock. This expansion exemplifies the exchange of investment, expertise and collaboration we are seeking to achieve between Wales and Ireland, building on our already strong and positive relationship.  

 

“Climate and Sustainability is at the heart of the Ireland-Wales Shared Statement and Joint Action Plan, and DP Energy’s development activity in Wales supports our ambitions within that. This investment by DP Energy will help us to achieve our ambitious net zero targets by 2050, as well as bringing economic and community benefits to West Wales and beyond.”

 

DP Energy has a global portfolio spanning wind, solar and ocean energy and has firmly established operations across the UK, Ireland, Australia and North America.  Adding to the successful projects already delivered by DP Energy, the ongoing portfolio includes:

 

  • 3GW wind both on and offshore wind in Ireland
  • 2GW onshore wind and solar in Australia
  • 2GW solar and wind in Canada
  • 6MW tidal stream in Nova Scotia

 

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Notes to editor:

Image: The Secretary of State for Wales, Simon Hart, cuts the ribbon at DP Energy’s Official Office Opening with Founders/ Owners of DP Energy, Maureen and Simon De Pietro, the UK DP Energy Team and Welsh Government Minister for Economy, Vaughan Gething and Under-Secretary State for Wales, David T.C. Davies.

 

About DP Energy:

  • DP Energy has a long history of renewable project development and is a global developer of wind, solar and ocean energy projects across the UK, Ireland, Australia and North America.
  • Whilst headquartered in Ireland, DP Energy has operated extensively in the UK since the 1990s and early 2000s to deliver large scale onshore wind projects principally across Scotland, including Hadyard Hill wind farm which at 130MW was the largest onshore wind project of its day in UK. As part of its overall expansion plans DP Energy has now opened a UK office in South Wales staffed by an experienced development team and this team, in addition to delivering the Gwynt Glas Offshore Wind farm will be developing a portfolio of 100% sustainable energy projects across the UK covering all the renewables technologies range both wet and on land.
  • To date DP Energy has delivered multiple constructed renewable energy projects totalling over 700MW across the countries in which it operates. It has a further 400MW consented and proceeding to the ‘ready to build’ phase and a development pipeline of some 2GW of onshore wind and 3GW+ offshore wind.
  • www.dpenergy.com

89% of people plan to prioritise their health more in the next six months, with nearly one third saying they will spend more time outdoors to achieve this – National Health Watch Report by Webdoctor.ie

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New National Health Watch Report conducted by Webdoctor.ie reveals how the pandemic has impacted our physical and mental health and transformed attitudes towards virtual healthcare

 

  • 1 in 4 say their physical health worsened during the pandemic and 42% are planning on improving their overall health through better diet and nutritional habits
  • 40% say their alcohol intake decreased over the past 12 months, while three quarters of smokers plan to cut back or quit over next six months
  • 95% people say they are now comfortable having an online GP consultation
  • 77% of people prefer to use home-testing kits for a sexual health check instead of attending a traditional clinic

 

89% of people plan to prioritise their health more in the next six months, with nearly one third saying they will spend more time outdoors according to statistics from the new ‘National Health Watch Report’ released by Webdoctor.ie, Ireland’s leading online GP service.

 

The report, which surveyed over 1,600 people across the nation, reveals key insights on how the pandemic impacted the health of the nation across a variety of areas including physical health, diet and nutrition, smoking and alcohol consumption, and also mental health.

 

Attitudes Towards Digital Healthcare: The report also highlights the evolving attitudes of people to digital healthcare services, with 95% of people saying they would be comfortable having an online consultation with a GP. In fact, 60% even go as far as saying that they are more comfortable utilising online GP services and prefer using them when seeking treatment for general health concerns.

 

Some of the other key statistics in the National Health Watch Report from Webdoctor.ie include:

 

Physical Health: According to the report from the awarding-winning Irish-owned health technology platform, six in ten people (59%) consider themselves fairly healthy while 23% feel that their physical health worsened during the pandemic. Overall, 89% of people plan to prioritise their health more in the next six months, with 30% expressing an interest in doing so by spending more time outdoors and surprisingly just 10% say they will do so by going to the gym.

 

Diet and Nutrition: 42% of people are planning on improving their overall health through their diet and nutritional habits in the coming six months. 89% state that meat is still a part of their diet, however, 45% would consider reducing their intake or becoming a pescatarian. Of those, a further 10% said they would consider moving to a completely plant-based / vegan diet.

 

Traditional Vs Virtual GP Preference: 77% of people prefer to use home-testing kits for sexual health checks, while less than one quarter (23%) of people prefer to attend a traditional clinic for the same tests. 90% of women would prefer an online service when seeking a prescription for the contraceptive pill or patch, with just 10% saying they would prefer an in-person GP consultation. 83% of men would prefer an online doctor/prescription service when seeking treatment for erectile dysfunction, while just 17% of men feel more comfortable with an in-person GP consultation.

 

Alcohol and Smoking: Almost one quarter (24.4%) of people consume alcohol at least once a week with almost 20% of people saying they would drink alcohol 2-3 times a week. 22% consume alcohol just once a month, with 15% saying they don’t consume alcohol at all. Nearly 40% said their alcohol intake decreased over the past 12 months, 24% say its increased while 38% said it has stayed the same. 40% plan to reduce their alcohol intake over the next six months. 78% of people say they don’t smoke, while 14% say they smoke occasionally. Just 10% of people surveyed say they smoke on a daily basis. Of those who smoke, three quarters plan to reduce their consumption or quit over the next six months.

 

Mental Health and Wellbeing: Almost 40% of people revealed that their mental health suffered since the beginning of the pandemic however just 22% of this cohort sought help from a health professional to address this decline. Given the choice, 87.5% of people state that they would be ‘fairly’ to ‘very’ comfortable with receiving treatment for their mental health via an online consultation, while just 12% of people said they wouldn’t be ‘very’ or ‘at all’ comfortable with online treatment for mental health.

 

Commenting on these findings, David Crimmins CEO of Webdoctor.ie says: “It is great to see that so many people are planning to prioritise their health this year, all of which can be supported both virtually and traditionally. The pandemic has encouraged people to find new ways to manage their health, with many utilising telehealth services for the first time. As a result, attitudes towards telehealth services have transformed over the past two years, as indicated in this report. It’s interesting that in addition to demonstrating an overwhelmingly positive response, there is now often a preference to utilise digital health options as opposed to attending an in-clinic setting. It’s clear from this report that we have also realised there is so much more we can do to look after our general health now, post-pandemic. For example, it’s interesting to see that people want to spend more time outdoors as opposed to going to the gym and that we are prioritising our mental health just as much as our physical wellbeing.”

 

Research fieldwork was conducted by Webdoctor.ie with interviews of over 1,600 adults across nation, representative of the Irish population in March 2022.

 

 

Three restaurants each for Galway and Dublin in first ever Top Ten Best Restaurant list compiled by The Sunday Times

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  • Assembled by renowned food critics John and Sally McKenna, The Sunday Times’ annual list of Ireland’s 100 Best Restaurants features a Top Ten list for the first time ever

                                                                                     

  • Dublin’s Chapter One tops the list with Belfast’s Ox and Aimsir in Kildare completing the prestigious top three

 

  • Half of restaurants in the Top Ten feature women at the helm demonstrating an exciting trend in Irish cooking

 

The Sunday Times, Ireland’s leading quality Sunday news brand, has unveiled its first ever definitive Top Ten restaurant list as part of its annual 100 Best Restaurants list – the ultimate guide to eating out in Ireland.

 

Dublin’s Chapter One has taken the top spot in the Top Ten, followed by Belfast’s Ox and Aimsir in Kildare.

 

An exciting trend to emerge in the Top Ten Best Restaurant list is that half of the restaurants named are led by women – Majken Bailey partnering with her husband Jordan at Aimsir, Jess Murphy at Kai in Galway, Grainne O’Keefe in Dublin’s Mae, Christine Walsh at Galway’s Ean and Aishling Moore in Cork at Goldie.

 

Compiled by renowned food critics John and Sally McKenna, this is the first time in the 30-year history of the Top 100 Best Restaurants that a definitive Top Ten has been compiled. The full list of the 100 Best Restaurants is available in The Sunday Times on Sunday, 3 April.

 

The complete Top Ten list is below, with comments from John and Sally McKenna as to why they received the accolade:

 

  1. Chapter One – Dublin
    • Chef Mickael Viljanen takes Irish cooking to a new level of visceral perfection in Chapter One, with cooking that exceeds everybody’s expectations.”

 

  1. Ox – Belfast
    • With a lunch menu priced at £35 for 3 courses, Ox offers the most accessible experience of creative modern Irish food.

 

  1. Aimsir – Kildare
    • Brilliantly configured Irish food and superbly orchestrated service make Aimsir one of the great event restaurants in Europe.

 

  1. Kai – Galway
    • The best loved restaurant on the west coast, and Jess Murphy is an inspiration for every woman working in the food business.

 

  1. Ichigo Ichie – Cork
    • Takashi Miyazaki’s kaiseki restaurant offers a unique exploration of contemporary cooking, with Irish ingredients seen through the prism of Japanese techniques and traditions.

 

  1. Mae – Dublin
    • Grainne O’Keeffe cooks with astonishing precision, and her concise menus allow the kitchen to hit the bullseye every time. Even the bread and butter is an event.

 

  1. Aniar – Galway
    • After ten years, JP McMahon’s refurbed room is offering the best cooking in Aniar’s history, a unique exploration of Western coastal cuisine.

 

  1. Woodruff – Dublin
    • The simplicity of the setting in little Stepaside only adds to the impact of Simon Williams extraordinary forage-led cooking in Woodruff.

 

  1. Ean – Galway
    • Christine Walsh takes west coast terroir cooking in a new direction, and her food is utterly distinctive and exploratory.

 

  1. Goldie – Cork
    • Aishling Moore is the finest young chef of her generation, and her sustainable philosophy of fish cookery should be the new norm for Ireland.

 

The Sunday Times’ annual list of Ireland’s 100 Best Restaurants also features a host of other exciting foodie categories including:

 

  • Six Best on the Wild Atlantic Way
  • Eight Best Open Fire Restaurants
  • The Art of Wine Service: 12 Best Sommeliers
  • Ten Best for Bread and Butter
  • Ten Best Oysters
  • Eight Best Chips
  • Eight Great Foraging Restaurants
  • Seven Best Counter Seats
  • The Ten Most Talked About
  • Eight Best for Brunch
  • Nine Best Sharing Plates
  • Six Great Pies
  • Five Best for Vegetarians
  • Five Best for Vegans

 

With half of the Top Ten restaurants led by women, John and Sally McKenna say that this is a thrilling example of a modern new Ireland at work: “There is one crucial factor that has quietly made an enormous difference on the Irish culinary scene. Women have become significant players, not only as chefs but also as sommeliers, and operate at the pinnacle of the culture. This is evident in the number of women-led restaurants that have made our list, including several in the top ten.”

 

Dara Flynn, Editor of Ireland’s 100 Best Restaurants, said: “The 100 Best Restaurants in Ireland was written exactly 30 years ago by John and Sally McKenna, in 1992, when Ireland’s culinary culture was only just beginning. Since then it is clear from this guide that Ireland has built an exciting national style of cooking. The difficulty the food-loving traveller encounters now, particularly in the cities of Dublin, Cork, Belfast and Galway is the paradox of choice: how do you choose where to eat, when there are so many good places to do so? The McKenna’s Guides has had the great good fortune to have witnessed and described the progression and we hope that readers can enjoy the many delights that Ireland has to offer throughout this list.”

 

The complete list of the 100 Best Restaurants, can be found

here –  www.thetimes.ie

Enet agrees partnership with EXA Infrastructure to deliver high bandwidth inter datacentre connectivity between Ireland and cities in Europe and across North America

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  • New agreement facilitates high-speed bandwidth connections from Dublin to key locations including Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Marseilles and Milan

Enet, Ireland’s largest open access telecoms network provider, has today completed a partnership agreement with EXA Infrastructure, the largest dedicated digital infrastructure platform connecting Europe and North America. The move will enable new high-speed datacentre to datacentre optical network connections between Dublin and datacentres in Europe and across the North Atlantic.

 

Enet’s new service, entitled ‘International Wave’, will utilise EXA Infrastructure’s backhaul network to deliver price competitive, secure, high-speed and transparent inter datacentre connectivity and assure capacity for demanding applications now and as traffic volumes grow.

The partnership covers over 40 key priority datacentres in Europe including Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Marseilles and Milan as well as a variety of North American routes on the EXA Infrastructure network, which is now the largest dedicated digital infrastructure platform connecting the two continents.

Importantly, this exciting new service from Enet facilitates the delivery of large volumes of data for datacentre workloads, including ultra-high-definition video content, Internet of Things applications and the continual rise in the usage of cloud-based applications.

 

The new International Wave service will utilise EXA Infrastructure’s wavelength services to provide 10Gbps and 100Gbps circuit capacities. These services provide low latency and guaranteed bandwidth as there will be no sharing of connections.

 

International Wave will be a key connectivity product for enterprises and carriers to facilitate the expansion of reach and capacity as the industry works to facilitate growth in bandwidth demand across the globe. With advances in technology driving flexibility and affordability, wavelength services are now a key part of mission critical networks.

 

Enet customers can get quotations and place orders for their selected datacentre to datacentre connection on Enet Connect, Enet’s customer self-serve digital platform.

 

Enet also offers carriers a wide and innovative range of world-class fibre and wireless wholesale products and services, ranging from Managed Connectivity, Infrastructure Access, Direct Internet Access and white label broadband.

 

Cormac Ryan, Commercial Director of Enet, said: “We’re delighted to announce this new partnership which enables us to deliver the highest quality bandwidth connections from Dublin to a host of major cities across Europe and North America. Ireland is a prime location and ideal hub for an ever-increasing number of organisations looking for a European base and providing this high capacity, data connectivity into and out of Ireland is key to serving the incredible growth in demand for secure international data connections. We’re excited to be able to provide our customers with solutions that enhance international data access

given the rise in need for capabilities in datacentres and cloud-based applications.”

 

Ciaran Delaney, Chief Operating Officer of EXA Infrastructure, said: “The quality and resiliency of long-haul networks connecting datacentres across countries and continents has become absolutely critical as digital workloads increase, and where and how we work continues to evolve. Our close collaboration with Enet allows its Irish customer base secure access to the EXA high-capacity network where they most need connectivity, predominantly into Europe in line with the increased growth and  bandwidth demands  we are  seeing in today’s  market. We are committed to partnerships that enable customers to access to our expansive network, and are also committed to investing in strategic expansions and further optimisations and enhancements of our critical Subsea and terrestrial infrastructure.”

Advertising spend in Ireland expected to increase by 10.85% to €1.2 million this year according to ‘Outlook 2022’ report from Core

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  • Continued growth expected for online video which is to increase 21.3%, TV spend to increase by 6.3%  
  • Print spend increased for first time in five years however decline of 4.8% is still expected in 2022
  • Overall online market to increase by 15.3% to €695.1 million with Google and Meta continuing to grow by 12.6% and 23.0% respectively
  • The Russian invasion of Ukraine and geo-political pressures on the European economy will result in market volatility

 

Core, Ireland’s largest marketing communications company, is forecasting that total media spend in Ireland will grow by 10.85% in 2022 to €1,233.6 million.

 

Despite having various levels of Covid-19 restrictions in place for significant periods of 2021 which hindered all areas of advertising investments and mediums, 2022 started off in a healthy position with the overall market having grown by 20.5% to €1,112.9 million last year.

 

Similar to previous years, Core predicts digital and online will deliver the growth in the market across 2022. Despite investment in print media increasing for the first time in five years in 2021 by 2.9%, the continued accelerated growth of the digital sector means the future of print is still likely to decline in 2022 by 4.8%.

 

The figures below are contained in Core’s annual ‘Outlook’ report which forecasts spend for 2022 across a variety of media, including Video, Audio, Print, Online and Out-of-Home. The report also outlines some of the key developments and important issues that will impact the sector this year.

 

Key forecasts from Core Outlook 2022 include:

 

Television

  • The TV market witnessed significant growth in 2021, 21.6% to €259.8 million, showing confidence has returned to the industry. This year, Core predicts continued growth in this sector estimating a further 6.3% growth in TV advertising investment to €276.3 million in 2022

 

Online Video

  • The online video market in the Republic of Ireland increased by 39.4% to €206 million last year
  • Facebook, (including Instagram) accounted for 71% of the online video market (for advertising)
  • The online video market will continue to grow in 2022 with an increase of 21.3% to €249.9 million, with Meta accounting for 79% of this investment

 

Cinema

  • Cinema advertising grew 68.2% to €2.17 million in the Republic of Ireland last year – just one third of the volume recorded in 2019
  • Cinema ad spend is set to grow by 82.5% to €3.96 million in the Republic of Ireland in 2022

 

Print & Digital Media

  • Investment in print advertising across the ROI increased by 2.9% to €82.6 million last year
  • Digital has been increasing year on year since 2020, particularly with national titles in 2021, where ad spend grew 43.2% to €33.5 million
  • Core predicts investment in digital media will continue to increase again this year by an estimated 11.6% to €37.4 million, while the investment in print in 2022 is likely to contract by 4.8% to €78.6 million

 

Online

  • Advertising investment across search, social, classified and display grew by 26.2% to €602.9 million in the Republic of Ireland in 2021
  • Google and Meta (Facebook and Instagram) continued to be the main beneficiaries of this growth and now account for 85% of online ad spend totalling €512.9 million
  • The overall online market will increase by 15.3% to €695.1 million with Google and Meta continuing to grow by 12.6% and 23% respectively in 2022
  • Although Meta saw a recent decline (26%) in their share price due to Apple’s IOS update, privacy changes and increased competition – this has yet to really impact Meta’s bottom line with TikTok only accounting for 5% of the Social Media Market

 

Radio & Digital Audio

  • Core is forecasting continued growth across the radio market by 3.2% coming to €112.1 million in 2021
  • Digital audio (podcasts and online streaming) investment has seen a significant surge since March 2021 and Core predict this will continue to grow with investment reaching approximately €10.1 million in 2022, up 16.1% on last year

 

Out-Of-Home

  • Investment rose by 17.4% in 2021 to €56.8 million with the Retail and Alcohol accounting for the biggest spending categories in 2021
  • In 2022, advertising investment across the OOH sector is expected to increase by 18.8% to €67.5 million – significantly below the €90.7 million recorded in 2019
  • Digital OOH formats accounted for approximately one third of total OOH investment last year in both ROI and NI

 

Aidan Greene, CEO of Core, says:

 

“As the world re-opens, consumers are now choosing their preferred way to be educated, entertained, and empowered in their consumer decisions. While digital is a common theme that runs through this year’s report, understanding the blend of media and digital with the most effective and creative content is critical to brand growth.”

 

This year, Core will be issuing a series of reports that will address the key issues facing the marketing industry, with Outlook being the first in the series.

 

Core Research is part of Core. Core employs a team of 330 people and consists of eight practices – Creative, Data, Investment, Learning, Media (comprising of Mediaworks, Spark Foundry, Starcom and Zenith), Research, Sponsorship and Strategy. Core has been voted one of the top workplaces in Ireland by the Great Place to Work Institute for the tenth year running.

 

To learn more about Core Outlook 2022, download the full report at:

https://www.linkedin.com/smart-links/AQG_CDDsK-llKA

New report shows lack of acceptance and understanding of sexuality and sexual health across the six nations

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The Sex of Our Nations report reveals differing attitudes and levels of understanding and stigma

 

A new survey has revealed differences in attitudes to sexuality, sexual health and HIV across the six nations (England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France and Italy). The Tackle HIV survey of over 6000 adults across the six nations (including 1000 in Ireland) showed that only 66% and 63% of people asked said they were completely accepting of homosexuality and bisexuality respectively.1 Approximately one in ten claimed they were not at all accepting.1 In Ireland, 74% and 72% said they were completely accepting and supportive of homosexuality and bisexuality respectively.1 The Tackle HIV campaign is led by Welsh rugby star Gareth Thomas in partnership with Terrence Higgins Trust and ViiV Healthcare, which funds the campaign.

 

The Tackle HIV survey, which was conducted as a part of the Sex of Our Nations report showed that attitudes to sexual health varied across the nations with 84% of people asked saying their sexual health is a high or very high priority (87% in Ireland).1 However, the results suggest otherwise with only 53% and 45% saying they would consider having a test for either a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or HIV respectively. Among Irish respondents, 57% said they would consider an STI test and 40% reported they would consider a HIV test. Only 31% and 18% of Irish respondents reported having had an STI or HIV test previously. 26% of Irish respondents said they would not consider a HIV test as they do not think they are at risk.1 This ranged from 24% in Italy to 33% in Scotland and Wales.1

 

Gareth Thomas said: “I am so frustrated that these attitudes still exist. Sex is still seen as a taboo subject that people don’t like talking about. This feeds into the stigma around sexuality and sexual health, including STIs including HIV, which is very damaging. We need to improve people’s acceptance and understanding of sexuality and HIV to remove the stigma that prevents testing. The only way to know your HIV status is to test and we need to normalise testing so that it’s not thought of as any different to testing for anything else. Attitudes can change and I’m determined to do everything I can to make that happen.”

 

The survey also revealed a lack of understanding about who can be affected by HIV. Overall, 50% and 52% of people surveyed reported that they do not think heterosexual men and women respectively are at risk of acquiring HIV.1  In Ireland, 46% and 49% of people surveyed said that they do not think heterosexual men and women respectively are at risk of HIV.1 For 2020, 64 new diagnoses of HIV were reported by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre among heterosexual men.2

 

Dr Nneka Nwokolo, Honorary Consultant Physician in Sexual Health and HIV Medicine and Senior Global Medical Director at ViiV Healthcare commented: “I am sadly not surprised by the results of this survey. Whilst some populations are disproportionately affected, anyone can acquire HIV regardless of gender, sexuality, age or any other factor. Yet people do not seem to understand this. We are seeing an increase in late diagnoses, often in people who do not think they are at risk and therefore have not tested. Early diagnosis of HIV means earlier treatment and people living with HIV on effective treatment not only have the same life expectancy as anyone else but can live a normal, healthy life.”

 

Stigma can affect many aspects of a person’s life including accessing testing, treatment and services, mental health and relationships. 58% of people surveyed in Ireland reported that if their partner was diagnosed with HIV they would (17%) or might (41%) end the relationship.1 83% of those said it was because they were worried about acquiring HIV themselves. In fact, someone living with HIV on effective treatment cannot pass it onto their sexual partner yet only 22% of people surveyed knew this. Knowledge was highest in Ireland (28%) and lowest in Italy (18%).1

 

Stephen O’Hare, Executive Director HIV Ireland, said: “Education is key to breaking down barriers to testing for HIV and eliminating fear and stigma that still exists around HIV. The most important messages that need to be amplified are that effective treatment means people diagnosed with HIV can live full and healthy lives; and that people on effective treatment cannot pass on HIV to sexual partners. The number of people who know this in Ireland was highest among the six nations, but we still have a way to go to shift society’s outdated attitudes and perceptions.”

 

UNAIDS has set a goal of ending HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.3 Science has enabled incredible advances in treating HIV but despite this people living with HIV or at risk of HIV still face stigma and discrimination which undermines prevention, testing and treatment efforts.4 Without addressing HIV-related stigma and discrimination, the world will not achieve this goal and the Tackle HIV campaign will continue to promote better understanding to reduce stigma and motivate everyone to play their part in reaching this target.3

 

 

About HIV

HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. ‘Immunodeficiency’ refers to the weakening of the immune system by the virus. If left untreated, infection with HIV progresses through a series of stages leading to late-stage HIV or AIDS.5 However HIV is now a manageable chronic disease.6 HIV medication works by reducing the amount of the virus in the blood so much so that it does not show up in standard blood tests. This means the levels of HIV are so low that the virus cannot be passed on sexually. This is called having an undetectable viral load or being undetectable.7 More information about undetectable equals untransmittable, U=U, is available here. HIV is passed on through blood, semen, vaginal fluid, anal mucus and breast milk, if the person with HIV has a detectable viral load. It is not passed on by kissing, hugging, shaking hands or general social contact.8

 

About Tackle HIV

Tackle HIV is a public awareness and education initiative, led by Gareth Thomas in partnership with ViiV Healthcare and Terrence Higgins Trust. The campaign is funded by ViiV Healthcare.

Tackle HIV aims to change public perceptions and tackle misunderstanding and stigma related to HIV through creating dialogue around HIV and normalising HIV testing.

 

About ViiV Healthcare

ViiV Healthcare is a global specialist HIV company established in November 2009 by GlaxoSmithKline (LSE: GSK) and Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) dedicated to delivering advances in treatment and care for people living with HIV and for people who are at risk of becoming infected with HIV. Shionogi joined in October 2012. The company’s aim is to take a deeper and broader interest in HIV/AIDS than any company has done before and take a new approach to deliver effective and innovative medicines for HIV treatment and prevention, as well as support communities affected by HIV. For more information visit https://viivhealthcare.com/en-gb/.

 

About Terrence Higgins Trust

The Terrence Higgins Trust is the UK’s leading sexual health and HIV charity. Its mission is:

  • to end the transmission of HIV in the UK
  • to empower and support people living with HIV to lead healthy lives
  • to amplify the voices of those affected by HIV across public and political arenas to eradicate stigma and discrimination
  • to enable people to enjoy good sexual health

The Terrence Higgins Trust provides testing services for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, campaigns on issues related to HIV and sexual health, runs community projects to support people living with HIV and works with the government on testing and prevention programmes.

For more information visit https://www.tht.org.uk/.

 

References

  1. Data on file. Research conducted by Yolo Communications
  2. HIV in Ireland: Latest trends including 2019 and 2020 provisional data. Available at: PowerPoint Presentation (hpsc.ie) Last accessed February 2022
  3. Global Partnership for Action to Eliminate All Forms of HIV-related Stigma and Discrimination. 2018. https://www.unaids.org/sites/default/files/media_asset/global-partnership-hiv-stigma-discrimination_en.pdf. Last accessed January 2022
  4. HIV Stigma and Discrimination. Available at https://www.avert.org/professionals/hiv-social-issues/stigma-discrimination. Last accessed January 2022
  5. Terrence Higgins Trust. Living with HIV Long-term. Available at https://www.tht.org.uk/hiv-and-sexual-health/living-hiv-long-term Last accessed January 2022
  6. World Health Organisation. HIV: from a devastating epidemic to a manageable chronic disease. https://www.who.int/publications/10-year-review/hiv/en/. Last accessed January 2022
  7. Terrence Higgins Trust. Viral load and being undetectable. https://www.tht.org.uk/hiv-and-sexual-health/about-hiv/viral-load-and-being-undetectable. Last accessed January 2022
  8. Terrence Higgins Trust. How HIV is transmitted https://www.tht.org.uk/hiv-and-sexual-health/about-hiv/how-hiv-transmitted. Last accessed January 2022