Better than expected tax intake in first half of the year
The tax man is a happy man today, at everyone else’s expense, of course. Figured released today show that the state took in an unexpected €805m more in tax during the first half of 2015. …
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Overturned lorry forces closure of M6 motorway lane
A lorry overturned on the eastbound lane of the M6 motorway earlier this afternoon, forcing its closure. The incident occurred between junctions 13 and 14, between Ballinasloe and Athlone. Locals diversions are in place. According …
Last month was the warmest June in 19 years according to forecasters
Weather forecasters have said last month (June) was the warmest June on record since 19 years. Forecasters also say it was the driest June in 40 years with little to no rain fell across the …
State Examination Commission confirm an investigation underway after they receive a complaint claiming a teacher was seen marking a Leaving Cert exam on a DART
There is controversy this evening as the State Examinations Commission have confirmed they have launched a full investigation into a complaint made earlier today regarding a teacher who was seen marking a Leaving Cert exam …
Irish entertainer Val Doonican passes away aged 88
Michael Valentine ‘Val’ Doonican sadly passed away yesterday evening at the age of 88. Among many other achievements, he hosted The Val Doonican TV show between 1965 and 1986, and had five successive Top …
Enjoy the sunshine today, cause there is rain on the way
We have had a wonderful spell of good weather this week, but it’s all coming to an end pretty soon. Today will start sunny and warm, but scattered showers and localised thunderstorms will spread across …
E.coli alert in Dublin coastal town of Rush
Residents in the Rush area of Dublin have been informed by Irish Water that it will take at least three years before raw sewage can be stopped being pumped into the sea. On foot of …
Changes to the One Parent Family Payment come into effect today
The much hated changes to the One Parent Family Payment will be effective from today. Among other changes, they will signify that single parents who are receiving social welfare will have to look for a …
Appalling: 14 year old girl who suffered cardiac arrest turned away from Navan hospital because of age restrictions
The HSE is under severe scrutiny yet again after a 14 year old girl who was understood to have been in cardiac arrest was appallingly turned away from Our Lady’s Hospital in Navan and sent …
Brave 9 year old girl’s campaign is successful as the Government have agreed to introduce new legislation that will see all children under 18 suffering from cancer receive medical cards
The Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has officially confirmed that the government has agreed to install a new legislation that will see all children under the age 18 who are suffering from cancer automatically been …
