Dáil and Seanad 2022 to cost €161,000,000 to run October 1, 2021 News Desk News This is a 15% increase on 2020 and includes salaries of over 21 million euro for TDs and senators. Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
World Health Organisation says Ireland likely to have case surge this month October 1, 2021 News Desk News The WHO’s special envoy on Covid believes cases will increase again in Ireland and throughout Europe. Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
Latest Sláintecare resignation described as big blow to government October 1, 2021 News Desk News Professor Anthony O’Connor quit its implementation advisory council yesterday, after two senior members resigned early last month. Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
Two water treatment plants in Wexford to receive upgrade works September 30, 2021 News Desk News Work will be conducted at the facilities in Wellingtonbridge and Grahormac in Tagoat to help deal with increased capacity. Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
Fine Gael TD for Wexford hits out an pandemic bonus as “mad, crazy idea” September 30, 2021 News Desk News Deputy Paul Kehoe wants to abandon the idea in place of increasing the State pension for frontline workers instead. Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
Patients waiting on trolleys at Wexford General back to pre pandemic levels September 30, 2021 News Desk News Latest figures from the INMO show there were 227 people waiting for care at the hospital in September, almost 4 times last year’s figures. Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
Over 7,000 social isolation calls made to Wexford County Council in 2020 September 30, 2021 News Desk News A report has found that 7,350 phonecalls were made to a Community Support hotline relating to incidents of social isolation during the crisis Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
Sarah Everard murderer and ex-police officer handed rare ‘whole life term’ September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 News Desk News The judge decided he deserved the toughest sentence available. Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
Expert warns Ireland should not get rid of all Covid restrictions next month September 30, 2021 News Desk News Dr. Jack Lambert was reacting to latest figures showing that 40 people died of Covid-19 in the last week. Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
Pilot nightclub event tonight for first time in over 18 months September 30, 2021 News Desk News Digital Covid Certs and Antigen tests will be required to attend the event, which will see a number of DJ’s perform. Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch charged with Regency Hotel murder September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 News Desk News He’s accused of the murder of David Byrne during a boxing weigh-in at the Regency Hotel 5 years ago. Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
Paul kehoe calls on Government to abandon pandemic bonus September 30, 2021 News Desk Uncategorized He said the 500 euro vouchers were like throwing money around like snuff at a wake. Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
Homeless support group call for Cold Weather plan for Wexford September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 News Desk News They’ve called on Wexford County Council to implement the plan early this year as temperatures drop below 5 degrees. Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
Residents should be prioritised over data centres for electricity – Sheehan September 29, 2021 News Desk News Councillor Michael Sheehan says power should be for people as EirGrid says there could be major outages between now and 2026. Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
Suckler cow numbers drop despite overall rise in CSO figures September 29, 2021 News Desk News The Department of Agriculture confirmed plans to limit farmers increasing sucklers in the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme under CAP Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
One in five workers in Ireland earn less than a Living Wage September 29, 2021 News Desk News The Living Wage Technical Group has found employees must earn €12. 90 per hour to have a ‘socially acceptable standard of living’. Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
Redress scheme to be established for Dromore sex abuse victims September 29, 2021 News Desk News Archbishop Eamon Martin says he finds such behaviour towards children and vulnerable people abhorrent, inexcusable and indefensible. Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
Council urged to implement Cold Weather Initiative for rough sleepers September 29, 2021 News Desk News Wexford People Helping People says the measures should be put in place right away as the weather has taken a turn in recent days. Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
Threat of power cuts this winter September 29, 2021 News Desk News Eirgid is warning this winter will be challenging, with possible power outages. Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
Wexford now has the lowest 7 day incidence rate of Covid-19 September 29, 2021September 29, 2021 News Desk News Overall the country’s highest incidence rate is in Carlow. Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
Staff shortages across Wexford in the hospitality sector September 29, 2021September 29, 2021 News Desk News There are also problems in other sectors across Wexford including in the building trade, but the hospitality sector is of most concern. Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
Virus numbers increase again latest figures show September 28, 2021September 29, 2021 News Desk News The Department of Health has reported 1,499 new cases of Covid-19. Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
Confidential help for Wexford drug users September 28, 2021September 29, 2021 News Desk News Concerns continue to grow about drug abuse, misuse and misconduct in Wexford. Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
Wexford TD welcomes plans to aid fleeing Afghans following Taliban takeover September 28, 2021 News Desk News Under the plans, Afghans who are already living here can bring their close family members to reside with them. Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
Licensed Vinters Assoc say late night fees for bars & clubs should be waived September 28, 2021 News Desk News It says these businesses will hand over 2.2 million euro in total in special exemption fees to the Government before they reopen next month. Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
Report finds babies organs incinerated without parents consent September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 News Desk News The incident took place around the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, and an internal investigation’s now underway. Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
Summer in the sunny Southeast is over September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 News Desk News Tomorrow will be the best day this week with some good sunny spells. Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
Seaside shop selling €1 million lotto ticket in Rosslare revealed September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 News Desk News A seaside store located in the heart of Rosslare has been confirmed as the selling location for Friday night’s Daily Million top prize of €1 million. Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
Irish motorists reassured: No concerns about petrol shortages here September 27, 2021 News Desk News It comes as many forecourts in England have run dry over the weekend due to panic buying. Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
College list revealed for 15 pop up on site vaccination centres September 27, 2021 News Desk News The clinics will provide first or second doses to students and staff on a walk-in basis. Share this article....FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestemail
