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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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 …
Opinion: Joan Burton – woman of the year 2014: Has society gone mad? writes Vincent Maguire
In a plush hotel in Dublin 4 amidst much fanfare, one of the most hated and discredited women in Ireland was awarded woman of the year by a magazine which specialises in reporting on high end shopping and fashion. …
Enda Kenny calls certain water protesters ‘thugs’ and he won’t stand for it
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has stated tonight that some protesters are being ferried in to cause trouble. He called this people ‘thugs’ who are just looking for trouble and have no problem with water charges. …
Water meter installations halted as protests turn violent
The next twist in the popular fight against water charges is unfolding today, as the installation of water meters in certain areas of Dublin has been halted due to violent scuffles. This action comes in …
Unemployment set to fall below 10 percent over the next year
In the past week alone more than 800 Irish jobs have been announced by multinational corporations. The Government has said that in the coming “hours, weeks and months” more jobs will be announced. Just this …
Varadkar: Slams fellow ministers by saying they spend more time “touring the country and actually not getting down to their desk”
The Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar has launched a scathing attack on his fellow government ministers by saying that they spend a huge amount of their time “touring the country and actually not getting down …
Burton: The Government is examining ‘fair price’ for water
With over 90 protests against water charges expected today, Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton has seemingly tried one last ditch attempt to persuade the public that the proposed water charges will be of …
Government said to ‘propose €100 off water bill’
Under new proposals said to be about to be put forward by the Government, every household would receive €100 off their water bill, irrespective of the bill’s amount. A social welfare payment of €100 would …
Taoiseach and ministers will meet today to discuss water charges
The Economic Management Council (EMC), which consists of the Taoiseach, Tanaiste, and Finance and Expenditure Ministers will meet today to discuss the ongoing controversy regarding water charges. Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly and Communications …