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Bruton not optimistic ASTI strike can be averted

By admin 26 October 2016

Minister for Education Richard Bruton has said that discussions with the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland will continue today ahead of industrial action due to begin tomorrow. However, Mr Bruton said he was not optimistic that tomorrow’s strike could be averted. ASTI members are to strike tomorrow for the first of seven days between now […]

Management body says schools might not re-open after midterm

By admin 25 October 2016

The General Secretary of the Joint Managerial Body has said that he does not envisage many secondary schools opening after midterm break as members of the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland withdraw from supervision and substitution duties. ASTI members are to strike for seven days between now and December in a dispute over pay for […]

Five people die in Maltese plane crash

By admin 24 October 2016

Five people have died after a light aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff at Malta International Airport. An airport source said the five victims were all French, although it is not yet clear if they were members of the military or civilians. In a statement, the airport said the aircraft, a Fairchild Metroliner turboprop, was involved […]

Iarnród Éireann funding crisis puts lines at risk, report warns

By admin 24 October 2016

A number of rail lines may be forced to close as Iarnród Éireann is threatened with insolvency, a confidential report has warned. The draft report given to Minister for Transport Shane Ross shows the country’s rail infrastructure has deteriorated to such a degree due to funding shortages that there are now increased safety risks. It […]

Foley’s flight home carried special call-sign for the fallen warrior

By admin 20 October 2016

The Ryanair corporate jet that flew Anthony Foley’s body home from Paris did so under special call signs to denote the Munster coach’s birth year as well as his famous number as a player. The Boeing 737-700 jet, which had been offered to the Foley family for the repatriation flight, left Shannon at 12.55pm carrying […]

Doctors latest group to threaten strike over pay claim

By admin 19 October 2016

With thousands of gardaí and teachers preparing to stage work stoppages, doctors are the latest group to warn of strike action as pressure on the Government over public service pay reaches crisis levels. The Government insisted yesterday, however, there could be no special deals outside of the framework of the Lansdowne Road pay agreement, which […]

Chief executive resigns as Goal reels from Syria inquiry

By admin 13 October 2016

Barry Andrews has resigned as chief executive of Goal as the aid agency reels from a US investigation into its multimillion-euro Syria operation, The Irish Times has learned. Mr Andrews, a former Fianna Fáil minister who took the helm at the organisation in 2013, informed the Goal board in August of his intention to step […]

Government Statement on Preparations for Brexit

By admin 11 October 2016

Government intensifies preparatory work on Brexit and announces All-Island Civic Dialogue to seek broad based views on all-island implications. Next Steps to include: · An all-island Civic Dialogue on Brexit with the initial meeting to be hosted by the Taoiseach and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade on 2 November in Dublin. Invitations will […]

ASTI asked to cooperate in event of industrial action

By admin 7 October 2016

The Department of Education has asked teachers’ union the ASTI to cooperate with arrangements it is attempting to make to keep secondary schools open in the event of industrial action by teachers. The Association of Secondary School Teachers is currently balloting members in relation to two issues, one of which is a withdrawal from supervision […]

Rising from the Ashes: The Athenaeum in Enniscorthy has officially re-opened following restoration

By admin 6 October 2016

Enniscorthy was the final garrison in Ireland to surrender in 1916. Today, the Athenaeum theatre and town hall, where the Volunteers made their brave stand, will once again return to a central position in Enniscorthy, following its re-opening on Friday, 23 September. The Athenaeum theatre is one of the nine capital projects developed as Permanent […]

€6m fund to reduce flooding risk in Athlone

By admin 6 October 2016

A multi-million euro fund is to be made available for a series of emergency measures over the next nine months to reduce the risk from flooding for 250 homes in Athlone. Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works Sean Canney said the €6m project will proceed ahead of an ongoing study […]

First-time buyers need up to four years to save deposit

By admin 4 October 2016

New research by Central Bank economists suggests that it takes up to four years for a first-time buyer to save up a deposit for a house in south Dublin. In other urban areas of the country, the time to save a deposit is much lower, at around 18 months, while in rural areas it is […]

LÉ James Joyce to conclude three-month Med tour of duty

By admin 30 September 2016

LÉ James Joyce returns to Cork later this morning after a three-month humanitarian tour of duty in the Mediterranean. During the operation, the ship’s crew rescued almost 2,500 people, and recovered 21 bodies. LÉ James Joyce departed the Naval Service headquarters at Haulbowline in Cork Harbour on 8 July and was operational in the Mediterranean […]

Aran Islands Air Services Contract Extended

By admin 29 September 2016

Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs, Seán Kyne T.D., has today (27 September 2016) announced that the contract between his Department and GASL with regard to the provision of air services to the Aran Islands has been extended. The contract was to come to an end on 30 September 2016 but has now been extended […]

Budget to dominate as Dáil returns after summer break

By admin 27 September 2016

The new Dáil term begins later today after a two-month summer recess, with focus immediately turning to next month’s Budget. Ahead of detailed negotiations, the Independent Alliance is due to meet this week to discuss their budget strategy. Minister for Finance Michael Noonan is also due to hold further talks this week with Fianna Fáil’s […]

Medical device research centre to open in Galway

By admin 26 September 2016

A €68m centre for medical device research will be officially launched at NUI Galway this morning. The Centre for Research in Medical Devices will involve more than 250 researchers from a total of six academic institutions across the country. It is being supported by Science Foundation Ireland. The medtech industry in Ireland is booming, with […]

Noonan says corporation tax not under EU pressure

By admin 26 September 2016

Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said there is no pressure on Ireland from Europe to change its tax laws or to alter the tax incentives for companies to invest in Ireland. Speaking at an event in Limerick marking the announcement by the US IT firm WP Engine that it is to set up a […]

Oxygen equipment on all ambulances being checked after Naas death

By admin 23 September 2016

Safety notices have been issued to all staff to carry out basic checks on oxygen equipment in ambulances following the death of a man in an ambulance fire at Naas General Hospital. HSE National Director with Responsibility for the Ambulance Service Damien McCallion said concerns are centred on the oxygen supply in the ambulance which […]

Commuters face disruption with Dublin Bus strike

By admin 23 September 2016

Hundreds of thousands of commuters in the capital face disruption today, as Dublin Bus drivers stage a fifth day of strike action. The National Bus and Railworkers’ Union has warned that unrest could spread to Bus Éireann and Irish Rail. Dublin Bus, meanwhile, has said the stoppages to date have cost the company over €4m […]

Operations at Oberstown detention centre to be reviewed

By admin 19 September 2016

A review of operations at the Oberstown children’s detention campus has been announced by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone and the board of the facility. The review was ordered after a number of incidents at the centre, including industrial action by staff who have raised concerns about their health and safety, a […]

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