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November 14, 2019 No Responses

Coveney Compared to ‘Conductor of the Titanic Orchestra’ Over Health Policies

Simon Coveney has been accused of being like the conductor of the Titanic orchestra over the Government’s handling of issues facing the health service. The Government is to release its €26 million Winter Health Plan to tackle overcrowding and hospital...

November 14, 2019 No Responses

Government Considering Statutory Inquiry into Sexual Abuse at Scouting Organizations

The Government is considering a statutory inquiry into allegations of historical sexual abuse at Scouting organizations. On Wednesday night, an RTÉ Investigates program revealed former scouts who alleged they were abused while members of the Catholic Boy Scou...

November 14, 2019 No Responses

Non-Stop Flight to Sydney Takes Off From Heathrow

A non-stop Qantas flight from London to Sydney has taken off from Heathrow. The Australian airline is using the flight to research the impact of ultra-long haul trips on passengers and crew. Forty people are on board the Boeing 787-9...

November 14, 2019 No Responses

Catriona Matthew to Captain Europe’s 2021 Solheim Cup Team

Scotland’s Catriona Matthew will again captain Europe for the 2021 Solheim Cup, the Ladies European Tour announced on Thursday. The 50-year-old from Edinburgh successfully led her side to victory over the United States during this year’s event at Gleneagle...

November 13, 2019 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I want to congratulate the Veterans Day Parade organizers in New York City for putting on one of the finest parades and celebrating their 100 year anniversary. The weather could not have been better for the day...

November 13, 2019 No Responses

Economic Benefit of Cern Membership for Ireland is a ‘No Brainer’

Ireland’s associate membership of the Cern nuclear research center is a “no brainer” which will result in millions of euro being put into the Irish economy, an Oireachtas committee has been told. It would cost around €1.3 million for Ireland...

November 13, 2019 No Responses

Martin Calls for Official Inquiry into Historic Scouting Sexual Abuse

Micheal Martin has called for a statutory, independent and transparent inquiry into allegations of historic sexual abuse in Scouting organisations. An RTE program, due to be broadcast tonight, reveals former scouts who alleged they were abused while members of...

November 13, 2019 No Responses

McCarthy to Give Youth a Chance After Selecting Parrot in Squad

Mick McCarthy will turn back the clock on Thursday evening when he hands teenage striker Troy Parrott a senior debut for the Republic of Ireland against New Zealand. In March 1998, it was McCarthy who turned to a then 17-year-old...

November 12, 2019 No Responses

Conservatives to Run Four Candidates in The North

The Northern Ireland Conservative Party will contest four constituencies at the forthcoming UK General Election. Gary Hynds, the party’s deputy chairman in the region, will run as a candidate in Lagan Valley. Matthew Robinson will stand in North Down, Grant....

November 12, 2019 No Responses

Liverpool’s Mo Salah Ruled Out of Egypt Squad Through Injury

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been ruled out of Egypt’s two games during this international break due to injury. The 27-year-old has picked up a knock that will prevent him facing Kenya and Comoros, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has...

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