In unprecedented scenes, a major security operation was undertaken this afternoon in Santry, North Dublin when Taoiseach Kenny was trapped in a sports complex. The beleaguered Taoiseach, who arrived at the event in a €76,000 …
The internal rift caused by the introduction of water charges seems to be about to claim another victim within the Fine Gael ranks. Mere days after Fine Gael Mayor for Drogheda Kevin Callan resigned from …
The Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has confirmed that a package of measures designed to address rising health insurance premiums and stabilise prices will be put in place. The New Private Health Insurance Package announced …
In an apparent effort to clarify that uncertainty at least, Michael Noonan has today signalled that Revenue will not take any active role in collecting unpaid water charges. Speaking in the Dáil chamber this morning, …
The Irish Prison Service reported the seizing of a copious amount of illegal contraband at Mountjoy Prison yesterday. Prison staff, aided by members of the Operational Support Group, conducted a thorough cell search, beginning at …
Fianna Fáil’s Spokesperson for Finance Michael McGrath has today said that the Government should not introduce any kind of water charges until the national waterworks network is up to a proper standard. He …
Two separate accidents happened early this morning which left two people injured. One of the incidents occurred on the M1 Dublin to Belfast, Junction 5, Balbriggan South, on the right lane where a driver had …
Members of the gardaà and customs have discovered a diesel-laundering plant in Co Monaghan. It is understood that the plant at Drumboat, Inniskeen had the capability to launder as much as 20 million litres of …
Ever since making some unwise remarks via her Facebook page, Cork councillor Laura McGonigle has been the target of death threats, offensive comments about her appearance, and other forms of abuse. Referring to protesters marching …
The controversy, confusion, rumours, threats, misinformation, and ultimatums surrounding water charges continue unabated. Now, Tanaiste Joan Burton has said that water charges for a standard family of four adults will be ‘less than €200’, …
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