The Forsa Union pushes for a four-day week for all
A campaign is underway to have a four-day week for workers introduced in Ireland. It’s being spearheaded by the Forsa Union, whose director of campaigning, Joe O’Connor has been outlining the benefits of such a move. While Margaret Cox of the ICE recruitment company outlines how her business is already…
The Friday Panel, Brendan Tierney, Marc MacSharry, John Paul Feeley
On this week’s Friday Panel, Brendan Tierney, Deputy Marc MacSharry and Cllr John Paul Feeley. Who contemplate issues such as the Kevin Lunney attack, the student climate change protests, history as a junior cert subject, four-day working weeks, and more
Donegal TD says criteria for Transport Scheme for people with disabilities is too strict
A Donegal TD says the criteria for people with disabilities to qualify under the Transport Scheme is too high. Independent Donegal TD, Thomas Pringle, raised the issue with Finance Minister, Paschal Donohoe in the Dail on Thursday. Deputy Pringle highlighted one person who can’t walk unaided, can only use a…
Obituaries, Friday, September 27th 2019, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Frances Gethins, Ballygawley Jim Gallagher, New Zealand and Frosses Mick Dowd, Dromore West Paddy Cannon, Carrick Damien Ward, Rossnowlagh Frances Gethins, Ballygawley. At the Nazereth Nursing Home, Sligo. Reposing this evening…
Walsh relishing an ‘exciting time’ to be in politics
Recently elected MEP, Maria Walsh, has been reflecting on the first few months of her political career in Europe. She says it has mostly been dominated by Brexit, but lots of relevant, important work continues. She’s visiting St Attracta’s School in Tubbercurry today
Campaign to have ‘Make Way Day’ a national day
Yesterday was the third annual ‘Make Way Day’, highlighting issues people with disabilities face in their local communities. The campaign is organised by the Disability Federation of Ireland and is supported by 18 County Councils, the Irish Wheelchair Association and Enable Ireland. Campaigners are aiming to make the day a…
Sligo Chamber of Commerce addresses the Oireachtas Committee on Budget Oversight
Sligo Chamber of Commerce address the Oireachtas Committee on Budget Oversight this week. They highlighted the need to ensure that rural and regional towns are economically supported. Larger towns and cities such as Cork, Limerick and Dublin have the Living City Initiative (LCI) which is a tax incentive aimed at…