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…
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…
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…
Teachers Plan Strike Action
Secondary schools across the country face the threat of closure within weeks. Members of the ASTI voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action yesterday. The union’s standing committee meet today…
Threat To Supplies In Supermarket Price War
Irish shoppers are being assured their favourite brands will stay on supermarket shelves – for now. SuperValu, Centra and Dunnes Stores are caught in a price war with the producers…
Lotto Winner Claims Prize
The Wexford winner of the half a million Euromillions Plus Draw has claimed their prize. The winning ticket was bought in Centra Ballinaboola on Tuesday. The winner who wishes to…
Charity Closes International Office
Goal is to shut down it offices in the United States. The Irish charity is facing allegations of bribery on the Syrian border – yesterday it emerged its CEO Barry…
Wexford Team Draws For Next Seasons Leinster Championship
The Wexford hurlers under new manager Davy Fitzgerald will face Kilkenny in the Leinster semi final next season following the draw made last night. However, Wexford will have to overcome…
Wexford Youths In Vital Home Clash
Wexford Youths face Galway United in their second last home game of the season in the SSE Airtricity League this evening in Ferrycarrig Park. Wexford currently sit six points clear…
Ireland Soccer Manager Could Be About To Call Up A New Player
Daryl Horgan says he’s trying not to allow the speculation about a call-up to the Ireland squad to distract him from his performances for Dundalk. The 24-year-old has been getting…
No Pay Rise For Government Ministers
It seems Government Ministers won’t be getting a pay rise from the Budget after all. They had been due to get a €12,000 boost – over the next three years…
Strike Action On The Cards For Teachers
Industrial action is very likely amongst secondary school teachers according to the ASTI. The result of their ballot is expected today, which could lead to schools closing this autumn. The…
An Emergency Consultant Says People Are Dying Due To Hospital Overcrowding
350 people are dying each year as a direct result of overcrowding in the country’s Emergency Departments. The Irish Association for Emergency Medicine says it’s deeply disappointing on the day…
Economic Warnings Following Budget 2017
There’s a warning about the higher than expected spending increases in Budget 2017. The Head of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council is warning the government is set to miss a…