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BreakingNews.ie
2 hours ago
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
RTÉ spent €5,400 on pest inspections with rats spotted on Fair City set
RTÉ has had a spate of pest problems this year with rats and mice sighted in the creche, the main canteen, the wardrobe department, and even on the Fair City set. The broadcaster has faced an ongoing battle against four-legged invaders on its sprawling Dublin 4 complex with €5,400 spent on checks and inspections over the past 12 months. Advertisement Last December, exterminators were called in after a 'reported mouse sighting' in the campus creche, according to inspection logs. A report said the area was inspected and treated and that a follow-up visit would take place within 10 days. In February, there were further problems at the creche when there was 'reported mouse droppings in the kitchen". On the same day, another report came in from the second floor of the RTÉ library building where 'one dead mouse was removed from the premises". Advertisement A follow-up inspection warned that there was a large gap under the main doors of the library, which might have been the cause of the problem. A report said: 'Bristle strips are advised as it prevents easy access for rodents. 'All fly units cleaned and maintained, and new sticky boards fitted and found to be in good working order." In late March, Rentokil were called out after a 'mouse sighting' in the main canteen. Advertisement All monitoring points were inspected and showed no signs of 'lingering activity,' but two new special mouse-catching RADAR units were installed as a precaution. Follow-up inspections on the canteen and other food areas of RTÉ showed no further activity, according to records. During April, an exterminator twice found evidence of rodent activity at a rubbish compactor area, although a follow-up later that month said the problem had been resolved. One of the reports said: 'Area was inspected, further rodent activity found at the waste management area and Fair City set.' Advertisement Ireland Hotel stay in Oxford boutique hotel for Tánaiste a... Read More Other pest problems included rodent droppings in a wardrobe washing area with 'old rat droppings' found following a deeper investigation. A spokesman said RTÉ had an ongoing contract for regular checks and inspections and where rodent activity is suspected, appropriate treatment is applied and follow-up calls arranged. He said: 'A small number of isolated minor occurrences of rodent activity have been identified over the past 12 months on RTÉ's Donnybrook Campus. In these cases, Rentokil inspected and treated the relevant area. There has been no disruption to RTÉ's operations during this period. 'RTÉ's Main Canteen is under new management and will re-open to staff on Saturday 7th June, following an interim period to allow the new contractor to establish its operations.'
The Irish Sun
4 hours ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
RTE locked in €5.4k battle against mice and rats invading campus – including creche & Fair City set as experts called in
RTE has had a spate of pest problems this year with rats and mice sighted in the creche, the main canteen, the wardrobe department, and even on the Fair City set. The broadcaster has Advertisement 4 Rodent activity was found on the Fair City set Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd 4 Rentokil inspected and treated the areas with rodent activity Credit: Getty Images - Getty Last December, exterminators were called in after a 'reported mouse sighting' in the campus creche, according to inspection logs. A report said the area was inspected and treated and that a follow-up visit would take place within ten days. In February, there were further problems at the creche when there was 'reported mouse droppings in the kitchen.' On the same day, another report came in from the second floor of the Advertisement READ MORE IRISH NEWS A follow-up inspection warned that there was a large gap under the main doors of the library, which might have been the cause of the problem. A report said: 'Bristle strips are advised as it prevents easy access for rodents. 'All fly units cleaned and maintained, and new sticky boards fitted and found to be in good working order." In late March, Rentokil were called out after a 'mouse sighting' in the Advertisement MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN Live Blog All monitoring points were inspected and showed no signs of 'lingering activity,' but two new special mouse-catching RADAR units were installed as a precaution. RTE Fair City viewers left saying same thing as Carrigstown favourite makes shock return Follow-up inspections on the canteen and other food areas of RTE showed no further activity, according to records. During April, an exterminator twice found evidence of rodent activity at a rubbish compactor area, although a follow-up later that month said the problem had been resolved. One of the reports said: 'Area was inspected, further rodent activity found at the waste management area and Advertisement CANTEEN REOPENED Other pest problems included rodent droppings in a wardrobe washing area with 'old rat droppings' found following a deeper investigation. A spokesman said RTE had an ongoing contract for regular checks and inspections and where rodent activity is suspected, appropriate treatment is applied and follow-up calls arranged. He said: 'A small number of isolated minor occurrences of rodent activity have been identified over the past 12 months on RTE's "In these cases, Rentokil inspected and treated the relevant area. Advertisement "There has been no disruption to RTE's operations during this period. 'RTE's Main Canteen is under new management and will re-open to staff on Saturday 7th June, following an interim period to allow the new contractor to establish its operations.' 4 RTE had an ongoing contract for regular checks and inspections on the campus Credit: Handout 4 Two new special mouse-catching RADAR units were installed as a precaution Credit: Getty Images - Getty Advertisement
Irish Independent
4 hours ago
- General
- Irish Independent
RTÉ spends thousands treating rodent problem as rats and mice seen in creche, canteen and Fair City set
The broadcaster has faced an ongoing battle against four-legged invaders on its sprawling Dublin 4 complex with €5,400 spent on checks and inspections over the past 12 months. Last December, exterminators were called in after a 'reported mouse sighting' in the campus creche, according to inspection logs. A report said the area was inspected and treated and that a follow-up visit would take place within 10 days. In February, there were further problems at the creche when there was 'reported mouse droppings in the kitchen.' On the same day, another report came in from the second floor of the RTÉ library building where 'one dead mouse was removed from the premises.' A follow-up inspection warned that there was a large gap under the main doors of the library, which might have been the cause of the problem. A report said: 'Bristle strips are advised as it prevents easy access for rodents. 'All fly units cleaned and maintained, and new sticky boards fitted and found to be in good working order." In late March, Rentokil were called out after a 'mouse sighting' in the main canteen. All monitoring points were inspected and showed no signs of 'lingering activity,' but two new special mouse-catching RADAR units were installed as a precaution. ADVERTISEMENT Follow-up inspections on the canteen and other food areas of RTÉ showed no further activity, according to records. During April, an exterminator twice found evidence of rodent activity at a rubbish compactor area, although a follow-up later that month said the problem had been resolved. One of the reports said: 'Area was inspected, further rodent activity found at the waste management area and Fair City set.' Other pest problems included rodent droppings in a wardrobe washing area with 'old rat droppings' found following a deeper investigation. A spokesman said RTÉ had an ongoing contract for regular checks and inspections and where rodent activity is suspected, appropriate treatment is applied and follow-up calls arranged. He said: 'A small number of isolated minor occurrences of rodent activity have been identified over the past 12 months on RTÉ's Donnybrook Campus. In these cases, Rentokil inspected and treated the relevant area. There has been no disruption to RTÉ's operations during this period. 'RTÉ's Main Canteen is under new management and will re-open to staff on Saturday June 7, following an interim period to allow the new contractor to establish its operations.'
Reuters
28-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
London stocks tick higher after mixed earnings
May 28 (Reuters) - UK shares rose on Wednesday as investors parsed a mixed bag of company results, with all eyes on chip bellwether Nvidia's (NVDA.O), opens new tab earnings later in the day. As of 0835 GMT, the blue-chip FTSE 100 (.FTSE), opens new tab was up 0.1% and the midcap index FTSE 250 (.FTMC), opens new tab gained 0.3%. The FTSE 100 has gained 3.6% so far this month as the United States struck trade deals with the UK and China and postponed 50% tariffs on the European Union. The International Monetary Fund increased its growth forecast for Britain to 1.2% from its previous forecast of 1.1% in April, with expectations of a rise to 1.4% in 2026 despite U.S. tariff headwinds. Aerospace and defense stocks (.FTNMX502010), opens new tab led gains with Rolls-Royce (RR.L), opens new tab among top gainers on the blue-chip index after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened additional sanctions on Russia earlier this week. In earnings-driven moves, pest control company Rentokil Initial (RTO.L), opens new tab rose 1.9% after agreeing to sell a part of its business to H.I.G. Capital in a 410 million euros deal ($463.71 million). Home improvement retailer Kingfisher (KGF.L), opens new tab fell 2.3% following results. Data analytics and consulting company GlobalData (DATA.L), opens new tab lost 2.7% after extending the deadline for private equity firm ICG (ICGIN.L), opens new tab to offer a takeover bid, while ending talks with KKR (KKR.N), opens new tab after failing to reach an agreement. Investors will look for answers on how much U.S. chip curbs on China will cost Nvidia when it reports results after regular trading hours in the U.S. Data showed British grocery price inflation jumped to 4.1% for the four weeks to May 18, its highest level since February last year, adding pressure on consumers. Attention this week will also be on speeches from Federal Reserve policymakers and U.S. core PCE data on Friday. Losses were led by the Personal Goods index (.FTNMX402040), opens new tab, with Dr Martens (DOCS.L), opens new tab, ASOS (ASOS.L), opens new tab and Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSG.L), opens new tab among the top decliners on the domestically-focussed FTSE 250 index. * For related news, click on - * UK hot stocks: HOT and GB Wall Street: Gilts report: Euro bond report Pan European stock report: Tokyo stocks: HK stocks: Sterling report: Dollar report: * For company prices, click on - * Company directory: By sector: * For pan-European market data, click on - * European Equities speed guide................ FTSE Eurotop 300 index........................... (.FTEU3), opens new tab DJ STOXX index................................... (.STOXX), opens new tab Top 10 STOXX sectors........................ (. opens new tab Top 10 EUROSTOXX sectors................... (. opens new tab Top 10 Eurotop 300 sectors.................. (. opens new tab Top 25 European pct gainers.................... (. opens new tab Top 25 European pct losers..................... (. opens new tab )
Reuters
28-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
UK's Rentokil to sell French workwear business in $464 million deal
May 28 (Reuters) - British pest control company Rentokil Initial (RTO.L), opens new tab said on Wednesday it would sell its workwear, flat linen and clean room business in France to H.I.G. Capital in a deal that values the business at about 410 million euros ($463.8 million). The sale positions the company "more clearly as a streamlined pest and hygiene & wellbeing business", it said in a statement. Rentokil's $6.7 billion acquisition of Terminix in 2021 made it the largest player in the U.S. pest control market. Rentokil said it expects net cash proceeds of about 370 million euros from the sale, which it will use to pay down debt and invest in bolt-on mergers and acquisitions. The French workwear business made up about 6% of the company's total revenue last year. ($1 = 0.8840 euros)
