Bomb scare ongoing in Mullingar
There is an ongoing situation at Mullingar Garda station, after a member of the public brought a device there. The person is understood to have found the item, and took it to the station. It …
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Slight decrease in unemployment figures during February
Figures just released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show the unemployment rate fell 0.2% to 10.1% over the month of February. The Live Register Figures from the CSO show that just over 355,000 people …
Joan Burton’s vehicle blocked by protesters in Clondalkin
You wouldn’t want to be in a car with Joan Burton these days. A large group of protesters brought traffic around Clondalkin, Dublin, to a halt this afternoon, when they attempted to block a vehicle …
Cold and frosty day ahead, but things will improve towards the weekend
It will be a cold day today, with some showers across the west and north for a time this morning, but generally dry, with long periods of sunshine. Temperatures will reach a maximum of eight …
New Government proposals may see primary schools stay open for two hours for supervised play and homework clubs
The issue of high childcare costs has long been a sticking point in Irish society. If these new proposals come to pass, it may give some relief to hard-pressed working parents who are forced to …
EU test to determine Irish Water’s financial viability delayed until summer
The Irish Water saga continues today with the revelation that the results of a crucial EU test to assess the company’s financial viability will now not be known until at least summertime. The Eurostat body, …
Visiting restrictions remain in place at Tallaght Hospital
Tallaght Hospital have confirmed Visiting restrictions are still in place due to an unexpected flu outbreak. Management at the hospital say they are only allowing visitors to critically ill patients, and parents of children in …
Plain packaging for cigarettes approved by Oireachtas
Laws for the plain packaging of cigarettes have been passed by the Oireachtas today. The new bill will be sent to President Michael D Higgins to be signed into law. Children’s minister Dr. James Reilly …
Passenger aircraft were diverted in mid-air to avoid collision with Russian bomber planes
It has emerged today that some passenger jets had to divert from their intended route and some others had to alter their departure schedule to avoid potential collisions with marauding Russian bombers. The latest incursion …
Scandalous: Monies from motor tax paid by Galway drivers was diverted to Irish Water
Irish Water siphons off money from various sources just as quick as drinking water leaks from the network the company is supposed to maintain. In the latest Irish Water-related scandal, it has emerged that the …
