Government Releases Detail Of Plan To Raise Pension Age To 68

Government Releases Detail Of Plan To Raise Pension Age To 68

The Government has published a report which proposes raising the state pension age to 68 by 2039. The Report of the Commission on Pensions develops options for ministers to consider in order to address the sustainability of the state pension...
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Sinn Féin Calls For Funding Of Citizens’ Assembly On Reunification In Budget 2022

Sinn Féin Calls For Funding Of Citizens’ Assembly On Reunification In Budget 2022

Sinn Féin have called on the Government to include a provision for a citizens’ assembly on a united Ireland in next week’s budget. In their alternative budget proposals, launched in Dublin on Thursday, the party included an allocation of €1.5...
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EPCR Releases 2021/2 Heineken Champions Cup Fixture List

EPCR Releases 2021/2 Heineken Champions Cup Fixture List

Stade Toulousain, who completed a magnificent double of Heineken Champions Cup and TOP 14 triumphs last season, will kick off the defense of their elite European title on Saturday, 11 December with a Round 1 clash in Pool B against...
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Out&About

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I am opening my Out&About this week with sad news of Jimmy Neary who died last Saturday at the age of 91. Jimmy was the legendary owner of Neary’s Pub and Restaurant in Sutton Place that welcomed...
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PSNI Launch Investigation Into Alleged Abuse At Mother And Baby Homes

PSNI Launch Investigation Into Alleged Abuse At Mother And Baby Homes

Police in Northern Ireland have announced a probe into allegations of abuse at mother and baby homes. The announcement comes after an independent panel recommended a public inquiry to examine human rights abuses in the homes, Magdalene laundries and workhouses...
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Fury Has Clear Message For Wilder On His Arrival In Las Vegas

Fury Has Clear Message For Wilder On His Arrival In Las Vegas

Tyson Fury has left Deontay Wilder in no doubt of his intentions upon his arrival in Las Vegas. World heavyweight champion Fury is preparing for this weekend’s trilogy showdown with his American rival, having knocked him out in February 2020...
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Coveney: Britain ‘Not Likely’ To Invoke Article 16

Coveney: Britain ‘Not Likely’ To Invoke Article 16

The Minister for Foreign Affairs has said that he does not believe that the UK government is likely to trigger Article 16 in the near future. Simon Coveney said on Wednesday that he did not think it was likely that...
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Kenny: Republic Of Ireland ‘Going In The Right Direction’

Kenny: Republic Of Ireland ‘Going In The Right Direction’

Stephen Kenny remains convinced the Republic of Ireland are heading in the right direction as he attempts to steer a path through the criticism heading his way. The team have won only once in 16 attempts under Kenny – a...
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Opposition Parties Criticize New National Development Plan

Opposition Parties Criticize New National Development Plan

Ireland’s new National Development Plan has been criticized by opposition parties, who accused the Government of creating more uncertainty around major infrastructure projects. The plan, launched on Monday, promises €165 billion for a range of projects ove...
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Claudio Ranieri Appointed As New Manager Of Watford

Claudio Ranieri Appointed As New Manager Of Watford

Watford have announced the appointment of Claudio Ranieri as their new head coach on a two-year contract. The Italian former Chelsea and Leicester boss succeeds Xisco Munoz, who parted company with the Hornets on Sunday. He takes over a side...
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