Irish Water: Here’s the scoop
Irish Water and the water charges mega-fiasco must rank as the biggest own goal ever scored by any Government. Enda Kenny and co. have blithely dug a collective grave big enough for the whole coalition …
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VIDEO: Protesters shout as Navan was in complete lock-down when Enda Kenny arrived last night
The centre of Navan was in complete lock-down last night to allow Enda Kenny to attend a local Fine Gael function at the New Grange Hotel. After the events the previous night in Sligo the …
Alan Kelly: There’s 3 types of Irish Water payers – those who pay, think they can’t pay and those who just won’t pay
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 …
Water protest stand-off in Donaghmede, Dublin
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. …
‘Nothing harsh about water charges penalties,’ Alan Kelly says
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 …
Irish Water staff to oppose ‘unilateral’ bonus scrappage
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 …
Gardai in Co Waterford appealing for help in order to find missing woman
Gardaí 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 …
Fireball believed to be an asteroid spotted in the skies of Northern Ireland
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 …
‘Any changes to pay at Irish Water must be agreed with staff,’ according to SIPTU
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 …
Toddler (2) killed after being hit by lorry
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 …
