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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Mixture of ‘commercial and residential' properties planned for old Tesco site in Wexford town
At the July meeting of Wexford County Council (WCC), Sinn Féin councillor Tom Forde requested an update regarding the site. 'What's the long-term plan there?' he asked. 'It's been discussed regularly at our district meetings and, as far as I'm aware, we have a ten-year lease on that site and are currently three years into it.' Senior planner Diarmuid Heuston said the future of the site was 'open to discussion' and that some potential plans for the area would be revealed upon the publication of the Wexford Town Centre First Strategy as part of the Wexford Town Local Area Plan. Chief executive Eddie Taaffe offered some further information, saying that the site 'will be zoned for a mixture of residential and commercial properties'.
India Today
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kerala to hold film policy meet to push long-pending reforms in Malayalam cinema
The Kerala Film Policy Conclave will be held on August 2-3 in Thiruvananthapuram, marking a major step towards a comprehensive cinema policy for the event comes in response to long-standing demands from the Women in Cinema Collective (WCC), which has consistently called for structural reforms in the Malayalam film industry following the submission of the Hema Committee Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the conclave, which is set to host prominent personalities from across India and abroad. Representatives from 17 Indian states that already have cinema policies will join the 500 delegates expected to The two-day event will feature panel discussions on nine major topics, with participants encouraged to share their suggestions. Public engagement sessions are also planned, and feedback gathered will inform the final for Culture Saji Cherian noted that significant groundwork has already been laid. 'We aim to create a comprehensive cinema policy. A committee was formed in 2023, and around 20 meetings were held. I don't think any other policy in Kerala's history has gone through this level of discussion, both at the individual and organisational levels. The government doesn't plan to change this framework for now. We will present it at the conclave.'- Ends
Irish Independent
15-07-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Water quality of Wexford's rivers discussed at special meeting – ‘We can do a lot better'
Representatives from the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) provided an update on the work they are carrying out under the Water Action Plan which is part of the EU Water Framework Directive. There was also information on new farming initiatives, including the €60 million Farming for WaterEIP, Tiran's Slaney Farming for Water and the Teagasc Better Farming for Water initiative. Chaired by Frank Burke, Climate Action Coordinator with WCC, the meeting featured a presentation from Eoin Kinsella, executive scientist with WCC, who outlined the work being carried out by his team, from agricultural inspections to managing litter on the blue flag beaches. Discussing the Bann catchment area, Dr Fran Igoe of LAWPRO said: 'The glass is only half full when it comes to water quality in Wexford and we can do a lot better. For example, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has found that the River Bann is a significant contributor of nitrates to the Slaney, and that combined with the other tributaries amounts to high nitrate loading to the Slaney. "This needs to be addressed as EPA monitoring shows there is an excessive nitrate impact on the estuary and Wexford Harbour. Clean water is important for Wexford's tourism, shellfish production and maintaining the health of the River Slaney generally. Most of the River Bann is also important for salmon and trout spawning and the water quality needs improvement.' Tirlán chairperson John Murphy spoke about its commitment as a dairy processor to improving water quality in the area with their Slaney Farming for Water Project, which aims to encourage farmers to install measures funded through the Farming for WaterEIP and Tiran's own suitability programme. Cathy Lee of the Friends of the Ahare River Biodiversity and Development Group, provided examples of the activities the group have carried out in the area, including biodiversity signage along the river, school visits to the river and family fun days at the Cloon beach. Ross Finlay project officer with the Slaney Rivers Trust spoke about its objective to improve salmon stocks in the Slaney and plans for further community engagement. The Slaney Rivers Trust is working with Inland Fisheries Ireland on the new barrier removal programme.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
A Note On WESCO International, Inc.'s (NYSE:WCC) ROE and Debt To Equity
While some investors are already well versed in financial metrics (hat tip), this article is for those who would like to learn about Return On Equity (ROE) and why it is important. To keep the lesson grounded in practicality, we'll use ROE to better understand WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE:WCC). Return on Equity or ROE is a test of how effectively a company is growing its value and managing investors' money. In short, ROE shows the profit each dollar generates with respect to its shareholder investments. AI is about to change healthcare. These 20 stocks are working on everything from early diagnostics to drug discovery. The best part - they are all under $10bn in marketcap - there is still time to get in early. Return on equity can be calculated by using the formula: Return on Equity = Net Profit (from continuing operations) ÷ Shareholders' Equity So, based on the above formula, the ROE for WESCO International is: 14% = US$722m ÷ US$5.0b (Based on the trailing twelve months to March 2025). The 'return' is the income the business earned over the last year. Another way to think of that is that for every $1 worth of equity, the company was able to earn $0.14 in profit. See our latest analysis for WESCO International One simple way to determine if a company has a good return on equity is to compare it to the average for its industry. Importantly, this is far from a perfect measure, because companies differ significantly within the same industry classification. If you look at the image below, you can see WESCO International has a similar ROE to the average in the Trade Distributors industry classification (14%). That isn't amazing, but it is respectable. Although the ROE is similar to the industry, we should still perform further checks to see if the company's ROE is being boosted by high debt levels. If so, this increases its exposure to financial risk. You can see the 2 risks we have identified for WESCO International by visiting our risks dashboard for free on our platform here. Most companies need money -- from somewhere -- to grow their profits. The cash for investment can come from prior year profits (retained earnings), issuing new shares, or borrowing. In the case of the first and second options, the ROE will reflect this use of cash, for growth. In the latter case, the debt used for growth will improve returns, but won't affect the total equity. In this manner the use of debt will boost ROE, even though the core economics of the business stay the same. It's worth noting the high use of debt by WESCO International, leading to its debt to equity ratio of 1.01. While its ROE is pretty respectable, the amount of debt the company is carrying currently is not ideal. Investors should think carefully about how a company might perform if it was unable to borrow so easily, because credit markets do change over time. Return on equity is a useful indicator of the ability of a business to generate profits and return them to shareholders. In our books, the highest quality companies have high return on equity, despite low debt. If two companies have the same ROE, then I would generally prefer the one with less debt. But when a business is high quality, the market often bids it up to a price that reflects this. The rate at which profits are likely to grow, relative to the expectations of profit growth reflected in the current price, must be considered, too. So you might want to take a peek at this data-rich interactive graph of forecasts for the company. But note: WESCO International may not be the best stock to buy. So take a peek at this free list of interesting companies with high ROE and low debt. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Irish Independent
10-07-2025
- Irish Independent
Repeated lifebuoy vandalism at harbour condemned by Wicklow County Council
Home > Regionals > Wicklow > Bray It follows a public safety appeal in the first week of June, when lifebuoys were taken and vandalised along the northern breakwater. Noting that ropes had been cut and buoys completely removed, a council spokesperson reminded those responsible that the buoys serve as emergency devices which are 'vital for anyone who finds themselves in danger in the water'. WCC has now had to issue another appeal, on Wednesday, July 9, in which it said 'over the past few days, there has been ongoing interference with the life buoys along the northern breakwater at Greystones Harbour'. Once again, it was highlighted that in some instances, the ropes had been cut and/or the buoys had been completely removed. "Lifebuoys are not toys and should not be used for entertainment purposes,' the council said. 'Interference with these devices puts lives at risk." Further down the coast, CCTV was proposed along Arklow's Riverwalk last month after 'costly and mindless acts of vandalism' involving the removal of lifebuoys, which WCC water safety officer Robert Kelly said would require extensive refurbishment that would cost 'a few thousand Euro'. Fortunately, in an update provided by Mr Kelly, he said the missing buoys along the entire stretch of the River Walk had been replaced, of which six were thrown into the river this past week. 'A good citizen seems to have recovered five and put them back,' he said. WCC have urged members of the public to report a missing or damaged life buoy to Meanwhile, for those planning on swimming at any of Wicklow's beaches this weekend, the results of the latest bathing water sampling are in and the news couldn't be better. Conducted on Wednesday, July 9, the results are as follows: WCC monitors water quality at bathing areas along its coast from June 1 to September 15 each year.
