Water charges scrapping: The fallout
After the acting Government’s capitulation on water charges, questions arise as to what will happen with those people who did pay the bill. Minister Richard Bruton has said that ‘those who paid should get their …
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Public outrage at poor attendance during mental health debate in the Dáil
In a clear indication of what TDs think of mental health issues, last night’s debate inside the Dáil chamber was attended by only 10 out of 158 TDs. Today, there has been widespread criticism of …
Much-vaunted National Broadband Plan delayed again
The long-awaited National Broadband Plan is facing yet another delay, and it’s estimated that the year 2022 will be in full swing by the time every home in Ireland has access to high-speed internet. The …
Tragic: Man in his 30s dies after his car enters canal in Kildare
A man in his 30s has sadly lost his life in an early morning crash today, after the car he was driving plunge into a canal in Kildare. The man was the only occupant of …
Chalk one up for Ireland: Water charges are gone, but no refunds to those who did pay
Ireland has scored a major victory against the acting government, after it was announced that water charges will be scrapped while an independent commission looks into the issue of water infrastructure. In PR terms, it …
€60 fine and three penalty points after Gardaà pull over snap-chatting driver
A driver was pulled over after he was caught taking a snap-chat of himself hanging out his car window. The incident happened in Limerick on Monday night. The man was given a €60 fine and …
End Two Tier Tax System: Thousands of people sign new petition calling on the Government to change Motor Tax laws
Everyone knows running a car can be quite expensive with high insurance premiums and fuel costs let alone the ridiculously overpriced road tax. Well now it seems the humble Irish motorist is calling for a …
Varadkar: ” Mental health funding cuts were not supposed to happen but they are necessary as the funding could be better used elsewhere”
The Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has sparked further fury recently after he openly defended the cuts his department made to much needed funding destined for the country’s mental health services. Mr Varadkar has been …
End of water charges is nigh, as Fine Gael and Fianna Fail finalize a deal
After months of popular uprising against the much hated tax and its facilitator, Irish Water, the water charges are set to be scrapped for the foreseeable future while a newly formed commission looks at how …
Luas drivers will recieve 10% pay cut unless they stop strike action
Luas operators could soon be set for 10% pay cut instead of a pay rise unless they get back to work. The cut will come into effect after the company that runs the service Transdev …
