Number of Mortgages in Arrears Falls to Less than Half of 2013 Peak
January 28, 2019 No Responses

Number of Mortgages in Arrears Falls to Less than Half of 2013 Peak

New government figures show the number of mortgages in arrears has fallen. They have dropped to less than half of the late 2013 peak. Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan and Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty have jointly published reports reviewing the...
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Donohue Rules Out Pay Increase for Nurses and Midwives
January 28, 2019 No Responses

Donohue Rules Out Pay Increase for Nurses and Midwives

The Minister for Finance has again ruled out granting pay increases to nurses. Strike action by 43,000 nurses and midwives begins on Wednesday, resulting in thousands of hospital outpatient appointments being cancelled, along with all elective surgeries, and s...
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Justin Rose Claims 10th PGA Tour Victory at Torrey Pines
January 28, 2019 No Responses

Justin Rose Claims 10th PGA Tour Victory at Torrey Pines

World number one Justin Rose closed out his 10th PGA Tour win with victory in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego. The Englishman had led from the second day and headed into the final round three...
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Talks to Avert Nurses Strike End Without Agreement
January 26, 2019 No Responses

Talks to Avert Nurses Strike End Without Agreement

Hospitals across the country are facing major disruption after talks to avert a strike by over 40,000 nurses ended without agreement last night. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organization (INMO) was locked in three days of talks with the HSE...
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Harris Faces Criticism Over CervicalCheck Confusion
January 26, 2019 No Responses

Harris Faces Criticism Over CervicalCheck Confusion

Health Minister Simon Harris is facing backlash over the level of uncertainty regarding the CervicalCheck Programme. 6,000 women will receive letters next week asking them to take another smear test as their original one was made unreliable due to being...
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Sanchez and Lingard Secure FA Cup Victory For Solskjaer’s United
January 25, 2019 No Responses

Sanchez and Lingard Secure FA Cup Victory For Solskjaer’s United

Alexis Sanchez scored on his return to the Emirates Stadium as Manchester United saw off Arsenal to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup and extend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s winning start. The two most successful sides in the competition’s...
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Ulster Draw with Benetton After Last Minute Penalty Try
January 25, 2019 No Responses

Ulster Draw with Benetton After Last Minute Penalty Try

Ulster and Benetton Treviso played out a 17-17 draw after an 80th-minute penalty try awarded to the Irish side by referee Nigel Owens. Both sides took two points from the game, though Ulster needed the win to bolster their faltering...
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Leinster Leave it Late But Secure Win Over Scarlets At The RDS
January 25, 2019 No Responses

Leinster Leave it Late But Secure Win Over Scarlets At The RDS

Tries from James Lowe and Barry Daly in the final quarter steered runaway Conference B leaders Leinster to a 22-17 victory over the Scarlets at the RDS. Rob Kearney and Jack McGrath got some valuable game-time ahead of Ireland’s Six...
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Derry Holds Peace Rally After Days of Security Alerts
January 25, 2019 No Responses

Derry Holds Peace Rally After Days of Security Alerts

Over a hundred people turned out in Derry today for a rally for peace after days of security alerts linked to paramilitary groups. Organised by NIPSA, a trade union which represents public sector workers, the event was held in solidarity...
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Sports Journalist Hugh McIlvanney Dies, Aged 84
January 25, 2019 No Responses

Sports Journalist Hugh McIlvanney Dies, Aged 84

Hugh McIlvanney, widely considered to be one of the finest British sports journalists, has died at the age of 84. The Football Writers’ Association, of which McIlvanney was a life member, confirmed the news on Twitter, calling him “one of...
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