A coalition of campaigners has accused the drinks industry of a campaign of “ferocious lobbying” in an effort to water down measures in the Public Health Alcohol Bill. The group…
Campaigners Claim Drinks Industry Lobbying Against Bill
Trump Attacks First Lady
Donald Trump has taken a rare swipe at Michelle Obama, accusing her of criticising his rival Hillary Clinton. At a rally in North Carolina, the Republican US presidential candidate claimed…
Keep North In EU says Sinn Fein
The Government is being urged to do all it can to keep Northern Ireland within the EU. The Taoiseach is due to chair an all island forum on BREXIT next…
Minister Disappointed At ASTI Strike
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs says she’s very disappointed at the ASTI’s decision to carry out strike action in secondary schools. Members of the teaching union are staging…
Rugby Legend To Be Laid To Rest
The funeral of Munster rugby legend Anthony Foley will take place later in his home town of Killaloe. The mass will take place at 12 noon at St Flannan’s Church,…
Teachers Strike Looms
The country’s largest secondary teachers’ union is also closing in on a strike. ASTI members are to walk off the job in less than a week for the first of…
Historic Work To Rule For Members Of Gardai
Garda sergeants and Inspectors are on a work-to-rule today, for the first time ever. It’s the start of an historic campaign of industrial action over pay and conditions which includes…
Homes Are Needed In The Next Five Years
Over 15,000 homes need to be delivered over the next five years by housing associations. The Irish Council for Social Housing is holding a finance conference today to look at…
Foley To Be Laid To Rest Tomorrow
Anthony Foley’s remains will lie in repose at St Flannan’s Church in his home town of Killaloe Co. Clare today. The Munster rugby coach will be laid to rest at…
Noonan To Change Help To Buy Scheme
Minister Michael Noonan is expected to announce widespread changes to the help to buy scheme today. The plan aimed at helping first time buyers has been met with criticism since…
New Wexford Senior Football Manager is named
Former Meath and Monaghan boss Seamus McEnaney has been appointed as Wexford’s new manager. McEnaney, who took the Royals and the Farney to provincial finals takes over on a 3…
University Hospital Waterford Postpones Procedures
University Hospital Waterford has postponed all elective procedures, due to problems with its water supply. The hospital says the move is a precautionary measure. It says the situation is being…
