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  “The govt doesn’t care” – Rural pubs are closing hand over fist and are now facing an ‘existential threat’

  July 23, 2026 0

  The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI), which represents more than 3,500 publicans nationwide, has warned that rural pubs are facing an “existential threat to their ongoing commercial sustainability and survival” unless targeted Government assistance is introduced in Budget…

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  Off on their summer holidays – Politicians go for summer recess until September

  July 23, 2026 0

  The Dáil will rose this week for its summer recess until the middle of September. The Government faces several key decisions in the interim, including around fuel prices and the Aughinish Alumina plant in Co Limerick, reports RTE. The break comes after an at times turbulent first half of…

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  Irish govt concerned as at least 930 people have died in DR Congo Ebola outbreak

  July 23, 2026 0

  At least 930 people have died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola outbreak, the country's health ministry has said. The deaths were recorded from 2,344 confirmed cases as of Saturday night, reports Breaking News. Thirty-seven new deaths were recorded in the previous 24 hours…

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  A Practical Guide to Stronger Business Cost Management

  July 23, 2026 0

  Controlling business costs is not the same as spending as little as possible. Cutting every visible expense may improve the next monthly report, but it can also create larger problems. Maintenance is deferred. Staff lose useful tools. Customer service slows down. A cheaper supplier introduces…

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  Overcrowding is contributing to deaths in Irish prisons, says Inspector of Prisons

  July 23, 2026 0

  The Inspector of Prisons has described the current situation in Ireland’s prisons as “inhuman and degrading,” stating that overcrowding has contributed to the growing number of deaths in custody. More than 5,660 individuals are now being held in overcrowded facilities, a crisis the…