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 …
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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 …
Gardaí searching for an 18-yr-old man who is wanted in the UK for questioning regarding rape allegations
Gardaí 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 …
Man arrested at Shannon Airport after London to Florida flight diverted
Gardai say a man has been arrested at Shannon Airport after the flight he was on was diverted there earlier this evening. The man is understood to have been on Norwegian flight 7045 which was …
Northern Ireland set to introduce tougher penalties for illegal puppy farm owners
Under new proposals being introduced in Northern Ireland Illegal puppy farm owners could be jailed for up to five years under new laws tackling the issue. The news comes after the North’s Agriculture Minister Michelle …
Anti-Austerity leader Murphy calls on Finance Minister to hand in his resignation
Anti-Austerity leader Paul Murphy has strongly called for the Minister for Finance Michael Noonan to hand his resignation after his mishandling of the SiteServ controversy. The news comes after another day where the review by …
