The government have unveiled what they hope to be the final straw to quench the public’s anger in relation to Irish Water. They have introduced a cap on the charges, scrap Irish Water worker …
Contract workers for Irish Water and protesters are currently in a stand-off at Donaghmede, Dublin. A group of about 60 people are preventing 90 contractor staff from installing water meters in the Grange Road area. …
Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly has said this morning that there’s nothing ‘harsh’ in the new set of charges and water-related measures due to be unveiled today, including penalties. The minister attended a special …
A new chapter in the People vs Irish Water saga opens today, with firm resolutions declared by both staff and SIPTU representatives to oppose the announced scrappage of bonuses for the previous two years. The …
Gardaà inLismore, Co Waterford are appealing for the public’s help in order to trace the whereabouts of missing 44-year-old Linda Murray. Linda went missing from her home at Church Street, Lismore Co Waterford on Sunday …
It has been reported that a large “fireball as bright as the moon” has been seen moving across the skies above Northern Ireland. The news was reported by the Irish Astronomical Association who it was …
Union representatives have announced that they will not accept any unilateral changes to the pay and terms of employment of any Irish Water staff. The comments have been made in response to the Government’s …
A 2-year-old toddler has sadly died this morning after being struck by a lorry in Waterford city. The incident happened just after 10am in Manor Street, between College Street and Parnell Street. The streets are …
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has confirmed that the Government is to introduce a legislation which will prevent the privatisation of Irish Water. The move comes after strong calls to advance legislation for a referendum on …
The Irish Water affair must be one of the biggest and most shameful shambles the State has had the displeasure of enduring in living memory. New figures just released, supposedly the final ones, specify that …
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