Lotto machines down AGAIN
The lotto network went on the blink again this afternoon. A short outage occurred between 2.20 and 3pm. Customers were unable to purchase tickets during that period. A spokesperson for the National Lottery said …
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Irish Water to create 350 temporary jobs
The most controversial and despised utility company in the history of the State has today announced the creation of 350 temporary positions in Cork city. The jobs will be created through Abtran, a company working …
Tánaiste says that Government may reduce bankruptcy period to one year
Joan Burton has today stated that the Coalition may cut bankruptcy to one year, as a measure to prompt banks to agree a deal with those people saddled with debt. Labour TD Willie Penrose is …
You can’t use pepper spray for self-defense, and that’s that
According to existing regulations dating back to 1925, if you can believe that, you’d need a firearms licence to own and use pepper spray devices for self defense, but since you can’t get one, …
New sunbed regulations come into effect today
From today onwards, the so-called ‘happy hours’ for sunbed use are a thing of the past, as new regulations banning such practice come into effect. These rules now prohibit unlimited or free use of sunbeds. …
Wintry weather set to continue, but it’s not all that bad
Frosty overnight conditions will give way to a bright but cold start of the day. However, further wintry showers are expected later on today. Winter weather is definitely here to stay for the next three …
Fianna Fail: State spending millions in legal fees for child representation
The Fianna Fáil party are calling for a major reform of the system of legal representation for children. According to reports it is understood that people working as guardians-ad-litem are being paid up to €125 …
Rural Affairs Minister: “No more closures of rural services”
The Rural Affairs Minister has confirmed that there will be no further closures of post offices, schools or Garda stations in rural Ireland. Ann Phelan made the announcement whilst she was addressing the Labour Party …
Burton admits that she cannot specify a date for her plans for a second year of free pre-school education
Despite all her promises during the Labour Party conference yesterday, the Tanaiste has today admitted that she cannot provide a date for her proposed second year of free preschool education. She said that the issue …
Homeowners were never informed that their houses may be demolished during the construction of the proposed Galway bypass, according to residents
It is alleged that hundreds of local residents were never informed that their properties may be bulldozed down due to the construction of the Galway bypass. Galway County Council is holding a series of public …
