The deadline to form a new Northern Ireland Executive is fast approaching. Political parties have until Thursday to restore powersharing. Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney says there needs to…
NORTHERN IRELAND TALKS ALMOST AT DEADLINE
OVER 1000 YOUNG PEOPLE ARE LONG TERM UNEMPLOYED IN WEXFORD
Over 11,000 young people across the country are long-term unemployed. The latest figures from the Department of Social Protection also show that the issue is particularly prevalent in Dublin, with…
30% RISE IN WOMEN VISITING FAMILY LAW COURTS OVER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
It appears more people are reporting incidents of domestic violence. New figures from Dolphin House Family Law Court support service show 133 women visited the facility in the first three…
FLANAGAN AND ROSS MAY CLASH OVER JUDICIAL REFORM
The Justice Minister appears to be on a collision course with the Transport Minister over judicial reform. Shane Ross has previously said the current system of appointing judges is rotten….
GARDAI APPEAL FOR WITNESSES AFTER WOMAN IS FOUND UNCONSCIOUS IN CARLOW
Gardai are investigating after a woman was found unconscious in Carlow yesterday. She remains in a serious condition in hospital after being found injured on the grounds of Pollerton Castle….
BROWNE LEADS THE CHARGE AS FIANNA FAIL MENTAL HEALTH BILL IS TO BECOME LAW
Fianna Fail’s proposed mental health bill will act as a catalyst for change according to Wexford TD James Brown. The Bill has now passed all committee stages in the Dail…
HOUSE PRICES RISE OVER 3% IN WEXFORD IN LAST 3 MONTHS
The average price of a three bed semi detached house in County Wexford is up over three per cent in the past three months. Data published to day in the…
ALMOST 3 MILLION TO BENEFIT AS EU CITIZENS CAN STAY IN THE UK AFTER BREXIT
The British Prime Minister has offered a deal to let EU citizens stay in the UK after Brexit. Theresa May put forward the plans to fellow leaders in Brussels last…
HARRIS ORDERS REVIEW OF EMERGENCY CARDIAC SERVICES AFTER WATERFORD MAN’S DEATH
The Minister for Health has ordered a review of all emergency cardiac services around the country. It follows on from the death in Waterford of a man who had to…
1 ARRESTED AS GARDAI CLAMP DOWN ON PAYMENT CARD FRAUD
Gardaí have arrested one person, carried out several raids in relation to payment card fraud this month. It’s part of an international clampdown on online and phone transactions using stolen…
WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL LAUNCH CAMPAIGN AGAINST CHEWING GUM
This year’s campaign to prevent chewing gum litter has been launched by Wexford County Council Now in its third year it is helping to change peoples habits with regards to…
WEXFORD PEOPLE GET ON THEIR BIKES FOR THE ROAD RACES THIS WEEKEND
A number of top international cyclists are in Wexford this weekend for the Irish Senior National Cycling Championship Road Races. The event is already underway with main race taking place…
