36 Government Ministers on St Patrick’s Day trips is good value for money says consultant
A total of 36 Government Ministers will be heading abroad for St Patrick’s Day this year, along with the Attorney General and Ceann Comhairle. Consultant Mark Conway, of Venture Networks, who has given a presentation…
Ballyshannon businessman slams Government over Brexit inaction
Ballyshannon businessman, Eamon McNulty, has launched a scathing attack on successive Governments for not supporting border towns like his and claims the lack of local consultation on the Brexit issue proves they don’t care about…
Ireland West Airport Knock planning further expansion and development of new routes
The prospect of a US flight link, the 10 euro development charge, more UK routes, parking, planespotters – there were lots of questions for the CEO of Ireland West Airport Knock, Joe Gilmore, and Marketing…
The case for height restrictions on headstones in local cemeteries
Kerry County Council is the latest local authority to introduce by-laws restricting the height of headstones in cemeteries – 12 feet in their case. Undertaker, David McGowan says he doesn’t agree with such restrictions, while…
Sligo transgender teenager criticises Prime Time programme
Amy Hunter from Sligo, a transgender teenager, has criticised the portrayal of transgender young people on RTE’s Prime Time last night. She refused to watch the show, insisting that extremist contributions on the show were…
Gardai issue warning after robberies carried out during family funerals
This week’s ‘On the Beat’ Garda slot features a warning on robberies being carried out during family funerals in the South Donegal area; information sought on burglaries in Killybegs and Ballintra, and the increased numbers…
Prison Officers Association hit out at MacSharry following staff canteen questioning
The Prison Officers Association has accused Fianna Fail Deputy, Marc MacSharry, of undermining the prison staff canteen service, following issues he raised at a Dail Public Accounts Committee hearing last week. Gabriel Keaveny of the…