The grim prediction was made by Labour TDs and senators at a Labour Parliamentary meeting. They spoke openly of their fears about the party’s ultimate fate due to the water charges shambles. And …
The internal rift caused by the introduction of water charges seems to be about to claim another victim within the Fine Gael ranks. Mere days after Fine Gael Mayor for Drogheda Kevin Callan resigned from …
The furore surrounding Irish Water and the introduction of water charges rages on. Today, the Seanad session was halted 3 times in the space of an hour due to an explosive row brought on by …
Are Lingus has today reported a €113m net profit in Q3, up 19% from the same period last year. These figures show that this has been the most profitable quarter for the airline since the …
In an apparent effort to clarify that uncertainty at least, Michael Noonan has today signalled that Revenue will not take any active role in collecting unpaid water charges. Speaking in the Dáil chamber this morning, …
Barack Obama’s Democrat party has suffered grievous losses in the Midterm elections. The Republicans have now seized control of the Senate, which means their party now controls both chambers. This effectively means that the …
The Irish Prison Service reported the seizing of a copious amount of illegal contraband at Mountjoy Prison yesterday. Prison staff, aided by members of the Operational Support Group, conducted a thorough cell search, beginning at …
Fianna Fáil’s Spokesperson for Finance Michael McGrath has today said that the Government should not introduce any kind of water charges until the national waterworks network is up to a proper standard. He …
Ever since making some unwise remarks via her Facebook page, Cork councillor Laura McGonigle has been the target of death threats, offensive comments about her appearance, and other forms of abuse. Referring to protesters marching …
The controversy, confusion, rumours, threats, misinformation, and ultimatums surrounding water charges continue unabated. Now, Tanaiste Joan Burton has said that water charges for a standard family of four adults will be ‘less than €200’, …
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