First Water Services Bill voted in the Dáil
The first vote on government’s updated water charges plan was held in the Dáil today. The vote on the first Water Services Bill was passed 71 to 51. This bill provides legal effect to the …
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SICK: Documentary on RTE Primetime reveals horrific treatment of disabled people in Swinford nursing home, Co. Mayo
Warning – article is of a graphic nature This is the shocking image of a disabled lady being shouted out, mocked, jeered, imitated and even screamed at by staff in a nursing home for …
Government set aside €25m to tackle Dublin homelessness crisis
The Government have confirmed that they have set aside a sum believed to be in region of €25m to tackle the current homelessness crisis in Dublin. It is understood that around 260 additional emergency beds …
Motion of confidence in the Taoiseach passes in the Dáil
A motion of confidence in the Taoiseach tabled by the Government has passed 86 votes to 55. All parties were engaged in a lengthy debate which lasted well over 3 hours. The Dáil will remain …
€1.25 an hour ‘Human Rights Assistant’ sought by Gardai via JobBridge
The controversial JobBridge scheme has yet again made headlines for all the wrong reasons. In this latest job offer, Gardai are seeking to fill a ‘Human Rights Assistant’, to work 40 hours a week. According …
Motion of no confidence in the Government currently being discussed in the Dáil
The Taoiseach must be feeling the pressure in the Dáil today, as a motion of no confidence tabled by Sinn Fein is currently being discussed. Sinn Fein have called for the Government to resign over …
Gardai in Dublin appealing for information in order to find missing teenager
Gardaà  in Dublin are appealing to the public for information in order to find a missing teenager. Gardai say Olivia Penston (15) from Lusk was last seen in Dublin’s North city centre at approximately 9.40pm …
Sinead O’Connor announces that she is joining Sinn Fein
Former priest and popstar, Sinead O’ Connor has taken up yet another career role as she has turned to politics. The controversial and often outspoken singer made the announcement on her own personal blog that she …
Irish D-Day veteran is awarded France’s highest military honour
Irish D-Day veteran Patrick Gillen, 89, was yesterday awarded France’s highest military honour, the Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur. He dedicated his medal to all of his comrades that did not survive World War 2. …
Storm front to slam into Ireland over the next 48 hours
A storm is coming. Met Éireann has issued a national status orange warning due to expected high winds. Counties Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo will bear the brunt of the weather onslaught. The warning …
