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…
Grim News For Tenants
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…
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…
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…
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…
Parents To Replace Striking Teachers?
Industrial action by secondary teachers could see parents being hired to prevent schools from closing. The ASTI, which represents 18 thousand teachers, says it will hold 7-days of strike action…
Citizens Assembly Meets For First Time
The Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has criticised the structure of the Citizens’ Assembly which meets for the first time today. Taoiseach Enda Kenny will launch the body which is…
Historic Climate Change Agreement Reached
The Environment Minister Denis Naughten says an agreement by 200 countries to limit the use of potent greenhouse gases as part of efforts to fight climate change is historic. HFC’s…
I Still Want Emigrants To Come Home – Minister
The Jobs Minister says she hasn’t given up on a plan to lure Irish emigrants back home. Last month a proposal by Mary Mitchell O’Connor’s Department to offer a 30%…
Wexford Blood Donors Needed!
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service says blood stocks are very low at at the moment across all types. The service says whilst this is not at critical level yet they…
New Defence Forces Medals Presented In Rosslare Harbour
Members of the Naval Service involved in the mission to rescue migrants in the Mediterranean were honoured at a medal ceremony this morning. 54 crew members who served on the…
Christian Brother Charged With Indecent Assault in Wexford
A Christian brother who previously taught at a Wexford Secondary School has been charged with indecently assaulting a female. The 69-year-old who now lives in another County in Leinster has…
