Former independent TD Jackie Healy-Rae passes away
Former Kerry South Independent TD Jackie Healy-Rae has passed away today at the age of 83. He had been ill for some time, and died at 1:35pm this afternoon in Kerry General Hospital. Mr. …
December 2014
Pretentious and condescending display of shameful political opportunism as Taoiseach walks among the homeless
Seems like the lows that the Taoiseach is willing to go to claw back a sliver of popular support have reached a new high, if you’d forgive such apparent oxymoron. In his high magnificence, Enda …
Alan Kelly: If the homeless want accommodation it will be there for them by Christmas
Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly has pledged more emergency accommodation for homeless people in Dublin. He said:“In the city of Dublin by Christmas there should be no reason for anybody to sleep rough. …
Civil rights protestors plan to march in Washington
A white New York City police officer has not been charged over the chokehold death of a black man Eric Garner. Civil rights leaders are now planning a march on racial justice in Washington. …
Truck ablaze on the M50
A truck is on fire on the northbound lane, near Junction 5 in Finglas. Emergency services are on the scene. Traffic flow is slow and delays are expected, but the right lane remains open. More …
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…White Christmas looks likely
Looks like Ireland is set to enjoy a White Christmas after all. Some parts of the country will get some snow today, and snowfall is set to become more widespread over the weekend, particularly …
New poll reveals that less than half of respondents intend to pay the water charges
The Government are fighting an uphill losing battle when it comes to water charges. A new poll has starkly shown once again the unprecedented level of public revolt against the immoral tax. The results reveal …
Dáil motion requests an extra €1.1bn in order to bailout departments
According to recent reports it is believed that a supplementary budget in the region of €680m has been requested within the Dail for the Health Service Executive. It is understood that the substantial request was …
Coffey: Goverment determined to get the homeless off the streets by Christmas
The Minister for housing Paudie Coffey is strongly insisting the Forum on Homelessness is not just a talking shop. Mr Coffey also claims that the Government will do all it can in order to get …
Members of ‘The Script’ rescue woman from crashed car on fire
Dubliner, Danny O’Donoghue was travelling from London to Manchester for a concert with his Script bandmates when they witnessed a young woman crash into a pillar ona motorway intersection. They stopped and ran over and …
