Month: March 2017

Denis O’Brien has lost his legal action over statements made in the Dáil about his banking affairs with the IBRC. He claimed remarks made by Independent TD Catherine Murphy and…

The Duncannon line is blocked just west of Wellingtonbridge where a lorry has overturned at Nelsons Bridge. There are no injuires reported and a portion of the R733 is expected…

A study suggests having a nap could be good for your well-being. Researchers at the University of Hertfordshire in the UK have found a link between a short doze and…

Irish Rail and Dublin Bus services are resuming after being disrupted by Bus Éireann pickets this morning. Virtually all trains and buses were cancelled by the action, with management saying…

The provision of a satellite dialysis service for County Wexford moved a step closer this week with the awarding of the tender to B Braun. Last year the HSE approved…

An awards night acknowledging the work of young people in County Wexford is being held tomorrow night under the auspices of An Garda Siochana and Wexford County Council. The Wexford…

The President of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Association has been scathing in his criticism of Bord Bia. Patrick Kent says the food board is out of touch with what’s…

Ian Bailey has been arrested as part of an attempt to extradite him to France where he’s wanted to stand trial for the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier. He…

A new mental health awareness campaign has been launched in Wexford. Called ASK it encourages people to open up and seek help for any mental health issues they may have….

The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee claims the Finance Minister ‘ lost it’ in the Dáil last night. Michael Noonan accused the PAC of conjuring up unfounded criticisms of…

The British Government will outline later how it plans to fill a black hole in UK law created by leaving the EU. A document will set out how to bring…

The public will pay tribute to coastguard captain Mark Duffy one last time today. His funeral takes place at Blackrock Church in Dundalk, Co Louth this morning just over two…

The Garda Commissioner’s admitted they still don’t know if the recording of a fake one million breath tests was deliberate or an error. Noirín O’Sullivan’s before the Oireachtas Justice committee…

An Enniscorthy based technology company has received a one point five million euro investment. Sonru which offers an automated video platform to clients has recieved the money from the Luxembourg…

Theresa May has triggered the process of leaving the EU. Her letter – invoking article 50 – has been received by the European Council president in Brussels. It starts a…

The Tánaiste and Minister for Justice says a report relating to an audit at the Garda College in Templemore raises serious governance issues. The document is expected to be published…

The British Prime Minister’s calling on the UK to “come together” as the formal process of leaving the EU begins later. The UK’s ambassador will hand-deliver a letter to the…

An application by Wexford County Council under the Housing Activation Fund has been rejected. It is one of six local authorities around the country whose application for the funding hasn’t…

People have been wondering about posters up around Wexford with one word ASK on them. Well this evening a new mental health campaign called ASK is being launched. The initiative…

Gardai are investigating reports of an alleged abduction incident in Camolin. A grandmother had to save her granddaughter from a stranger after she was almost abducted from the front garden…

Two weeks after Rescue 116 came down off the County Mayo coast, a major operation is continuing to try and locate two crew members who are still missing. Efforts have…

A group of TDs looking at the future of water charges in Ireland will meet to consider its final report today. Newspaper reports claim they’ll get legal advice that existing…

Siptu has warned there’s a level of anger in the transport sector that hasn’t been seen in decades. The trade union says Irish Rail and Dublin Bus workers are demanding…

Cabinet ministers have been briefed about the latest controversies facing Gardai. Tánaiste and Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald has brought colleagues up to date on the problems with speeding convictions…

Sinn Fein MEP Liadh Ni Riada has called on the government to address the homeless increase in the South East. It comes following the release of figures by the Department…

An exhibition on the history of the Freedom of Wexford has opened at County Hall. The Freedom of the Borough was first granted in 1876 under the Municipal Privileges Act…

A County Wexford An Post official says the post office does not advertise enough the services it provides. Foulksmills postmistress Caroline Fox says An Post need to sell its services…

The latest penalty point and breath test scandal to hit the Garda Siochana is unforgivable. The views of the Labour Party leader Brendan Howlin speaking on South East Radio’s Morning…