Magdalene Scheme to be Expanded in Scope
June 2, 2018 No Responses

Magdalene Scheme to be Expanded in Scope

The Magdalene Restorative Justice Scheme is to be expanded to include 14 adjoining institutions. The Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan announced a “general” payment will be made for the entire period of residency and a “work” payment for the period of...
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Trevor Carson Hoping to Maintain Form
June 1, 2018 No Responses

Trevor Carson Hoping to Maintain Form

In-form Northern Ireland stopper Trevor Carson is determined not to rest on his laurels, having seen how other goalkeepers have had their worlds turned upside down in recent days. Last summer an uncapped Carson was weighing up whether to accept...
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Foster: No Place for Sectarianism in Orange Order
June 1, 2018 No Responses

Foster: No Place for Sectarianism in Orange Order

Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Arlene Foster will say there is “no place for sectarianism” against the community when she attends an Orange Order parade in Scotland. The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland has confirmed the politician had accepted an...
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Gas and Electricity Prices to Rise This Summer
June 1, 2018 No Responses

Gas and Electricity Prices to Rise This Summer

SSE Airtricity announced this morning that there will be an increase in gas and electricity prices from July 14. Dual fuel customers will see bills increase by 8.9%, with those on electricity only plans will see an increase of 6.4%...
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Oscar Wilde Water to Create 100 Jobs in Tipp
June 1, 2018 No Responses

Oscar Wilde Water to Create 100 Jobs in Tipp

Up to 100 jobs are to be created at a plant site in Borrisoleigh, Co Tipperary. Oscar Wilde Water will create the positions over the next 24 months. The company says it will be launching a new range of products...
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Long a Doubt for US Friendly
June 1, 2018 No Responses

Long a Doubt for US Friendly

Shane Long is a doubt for the Republic of Ireland’s International friendly against the USA at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow. The Southampton striker sat out training at Abbotstown today due to a knee injury. Harry Arter and Derek Williams were...
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Health Minister Says System has Capacity for Abortion Services
June 1, 2018 No Responses

Health Minister Says System has Capacity for Abortion Services

The Health Minister has insisted that the Irish health system does have the capacity to provide abortion services. Concerns have been raised that there are insufficient resources and that it could have an impact on waiting lists for other procedures....
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Government Forced to Defend Homeless Strategy
May 31, 2018 No Responses

Government Forced to Defend Homeless Strategy

The Government has defended its homeless strategy amid claims from the opposition that there are no signs of the crisis abating. Simon Coveney said the housing department was “dramatically responding” to the crisis and he pledged the provision of up...
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UK’s Supreme Court to Rule on Abortions in the North
May 31, 2018 No Responses

UK’s Supreme Court to Rule on Abortions in the North

The UK’s highest court rules next week on a challenge over the legality of Northern Ireland’s strict abortion law. Seven Supreme Court justices in London will announce their decision on the controversial issue on Thursday June 7. The ruling by...
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Sport Ireland Wants Home Testing for Gaelic Players
May 31, 2018 No Responses

Sport Ireland Wants Home Testing for Gaelic Players

Inter-county Gaelic players have yet to receive their Government grants from last year as the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) have not signed up to the Sport Ireland’s new drug testing measures, which include providing home addresses for home doping tests.....
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