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Examiner 15th March 2001

Future need for more Agricultural Graduates

The current problem with animal diseases have not diminished the need for agricultural graduates, in fact quite the opposite according to Professor Joseph Mannion, dean of the faculty of Agriculture in UDC.

"BSE and Foot and Mouth only emphasise the need for highly qualified scientist to tackle issues of food safety and quality, to work on improving animals resistance to disease and ensure that animals are produced in a safe way".

He says prospective bachelor of \agriculture science students should be interested in science, nature and in environment around them. He warns, however, that they are not likely to find a job that allows them to be outdoors fulltime ( only 5 % of graduates become farmers, for instance). Technical ability can only take you so far, he says, a successful career also involves willingness to become involved in management.

The degree requires a minimum D3 in one science subject, though a second one is an advantage.

EURO Dates:

13th February 2001: last date for those converting in April, 2001 to reform Revenue.

6th April 2001: 1st day of new tax year. Date for conversion of accounts if you're changing in 2001.

October 2001: Last month for converting with assistance of Sage Support.

1st January 2002: The Euro is now in use and will be phased in over six weeks. The Irish pound will be phased out over the same period.

9th February 2002: At midnight, the Euro becomes the sole currency.

Sage support centre

Tel: 01-6420877

Monday - Friday 08.30 - 19.00

Saturday - 10.00 - 13.00

Introduction of the Euro

As of January 1st there will be 8 different coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents and 1 and 2 Euro coins.

There will be seven bank notes: 5, 10, 20, 50, 200 and 500 Euro notes.

All bank accounts and accounts held in the post offices, credit unions and so on will be changed over to Euros. The agreement is that this is to be completed at no cost to the consumer.

Cash dispensers ( ATM machines) will only pay out in Euros. All social welfare payments, including pensions, will be in Euros.

From January 2002 to midnight, 9 February 2002, both Irish and Euro currency will be accepted, but during the Dual Cash Circulation Period, all cash going out to businesses, shopkeepers and the public will be in Euros.

Irish notes and coins paid in by people to banks, businesses and shops will be retained without re-issue.

After 9 February 2002, Irish money will no longer be accepted as payment for goods or services. Banks and other financial institutions undertake to accept "household amounts" of punts in exchange for Euros. A household amount is considered to be at least IRE 500 per person.

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