38% drop in those sleeping rough in Dublin.
This is the biggest decrease in the numbers of those sleeping rough on the streets of Dublin in eight years. On the 14th of April 105 people were noted sleeping on the city’s streets …
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Gay Marriage: Fianna Fail REFUSES our journalists access to their press conference this morning
The Liberal’s Fernando Sanchez (pictured) has been a qualified journalist in both Ireland and Spain for over 20 years. Having phoned the Fianna Fail press office 11 times, asking when their press conference for …
Need to get a taxi? It will cost you a little more from today
Think twice before you call a cab, as fares will increase from this day onwards. National taxi fares will rise by an estimated 4%. This is actually the first increase since 2008, as the new …
Taoiseach “guarantees” reduction in USC
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has today vowed to cut USC in the next budget for those earning under €70,000. According to him, the Government is “fully committed” to abolishing USC over time. He said “Following the …
Family of missing man appeal for his safe return
The family of 44-year-old Jason Hickey, who went missing over the weekend, have made an emotional appeal for his safe return. Jason was last seen in Lucan at 1am last Sunday morning. He is described …
Gardaà searching for an 18-yr-old man who is wanted in the UK for questioning regarding rape allegations
Gardaà say they have launched an appeal in order to find a man who is wanted by police in the UK in connection with rape, theft and assault allegations. Gardai say Ryan Humpage (18) is …
48-hour bus strike to go ahead over the Bank Holiday weekend
Bus drivers will down their tools, so to speak, and walk away in protest this coming weekend, despite pleas by Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe. Minister Donohoe made a last ditch attempt to avoid the stoppage …
The abolition of Irish Water would cost €900 million, according to Brendan Howlin
The Minister for Public Expenditure Brendan Howlin has claimed today that shutting down Irish Water at this stage would cost somewhere in the region of €900 million. His comments were made in response to claims …
Two men in custody following brutal attack in Co Cork
Gardai in Co Cork have confirmed that two men are currently being held in custody after a man was brutally beaten with an iron bar during an attempted robbery yesterday evening. It is believed the …
Noonan: Ireland on course to reclaim €34 billion it invested in banking debts
The Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said the government has not yet ruled out asking the EU for a deal relating to Ireland’s current banking debts. Although Mr Noonan believes that the State would …
