Students are taking to the streets of Dublin today, calling for free publicly-funded third level education. The Union of Students in Ireland expects up to five thousand people to march…
Students Call For Publicly Funded Third Level Education
Final TV Debate In US Presidential Election
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will go head to head in the final US presidential TV debate later tonight. This is the third showdown between the Republican candidate and his…
Foley Died From Acute Pulmonary Oedema
The remains of Anthony Foley are being flown home today from Paris. A French coroner’s report has found the Munster coach died from a lung condition brought on by a…
Taoiseach Calls For Garda Talks To Try to Avert Strike Action
Enda Kenny has issued a new appeal for Gardaí to begin talks with the government to avert planned strike action next month. The overwhelming majority of Gardaí will be unavailable…
Directors Of NAMA To Face More Questions
Three more NAMA directors are set to face questions this morning over the sale of its Northern Ireland loan took. Last week the Public Accounts Committee was told the transaction…
The Water Charges Controversy Rumbles On
The fallout from the suspension of water charges will be discussed at cabinet today. Housing and Planning Minister Simon Coveney will bring a memo to the Ministers’ meeting warning of…
Grim News For Tenants
A new study of the rental housing market is predicting rents will rise by up to 26% over the next two and a half years. The research has been carried…
More Talks To Avert Teachers Strike
Fresh talks aimed at resolving the teachers dispute between the ASTI and the Department of Education will begin this week. The union, which represents 18,000 secondary school teachers is set…
Government Making Plans For Those Prone To Flooding
A relocation scheme covering homes prone to flooding could be in place by this winter. Minister with responsibility for the issue Sean Canney says it’s the ‘only solution’ for some…
Tributes Paid To Rugby Legend Anthony Foley
Books of condolence will open today in memory of Munster rugby head coach Anthony Foley. The 42 year old died suddenly at his team hotel in Paris on Sunday. He’s…
Gardai Hold Emergency Talks
Middle ranking Gardaí will hold an emergency meeting today to discuss the possibility of industrial action. The AGSI says its special delegate conference comes as a direct result of recent…
ESB To Change Charges
The ESB is preparing to adjust its charges according to the time of day. The utility says ‘time of use’ tariffs will be part of its smart metering programme which…
