Disgraceful: Over 1,000 children in Ireland are now homeless
It is a sad indictment for any Government to face up to headlines like this. Yet, the reality of today’s Ireland is as stark as the figures reveal. Over 1,000 children were homeless and …
Articles by Fernando Sanchez
Introduction of €160 broadcast charge to be delayed until after general election
The new ‘broadcast charge’ was due to be introduced as a blanket levy on all households, replacing the current TV licence. However, earlier this year the Government conceded that the charge could not be introduced …
First successful prosecution under the Animal Health and Welfare Act
Donegal woman has received the dubious honor of becoming the first person in Ireland to be successfully prosecuted under the Animal Health and Welfare Act. A small female terrier dog was was found in a …
United Left Alliance TD Joan Collins arrested at water meter protest
Ms. Collins was arrested at a protest in Parnell Road, Crumlin, South Dublin, last Monday. It is understood she was one of 15 people arrested. The demonstrators were protesting against the installation of meters. She …
Convicted killer Graham Dwyer sentenced to life in prison
In a widely expected outcome, Graham Dwyer has today been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Elaine O’Hara. Dressed in a navy suit, white shirt and navy blue tie, Mr. Dwyer looked …
Travel chaos looms ahead of May and June Bank Holidays as bus drivers are poised to strike
Widespread travel disruption looms large in the horizon as drivers at Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann are set on industrial action over the May and June Bank Holidays, potentially affecting thousands of bus passengers across …
Graham Dwyer expected to be sentenced to life in prison during court session today
Convicted killer Graham Dwyer is expected to receive a life sentence for the killing of Elaine O’Hara. On March 27 last, the father of three was unanimously found guilty of murder after a tough and …
Irish Water sends ANOTHER bill in the name of a deceased person
The utility’s degree of ineptitude and lack of basic decorum is thrown into the spotlight day in and day out. A woman in Co. Kerry has received a water bill in the name of her …
Two children injured while attending rally event in Tralee, Co. Kerry
A seven-year-old girl and two-year-old boy were injured when a rally car crashed into a barrier at a rally event in Tralee this morning. The children were taken into hospital, but it is understood neither …
Fine weather to continue until Friday
The current spell of fine and settled weather is set to continue for another week at least, with the possibility of temperatures reaching 20C in places. Monday will be slightly cooler than the last …
