Reaction as Donegal Garda Station row leads to Dail suspension
The issue of the proposed downgrading of Donegal Garda Station led to the suspension of the Dail yesterday. Deputy Marc MacSharry became embroiled in a row when he said the Government’s National Framework Plan launch…
TD criticises HSE for treating snowstorm days off as annual leave
As the worst snowstorm in 36 years hits Ireland, the HSE has e-mailed its employees to indicate that any staff forced to stay away from work due to the weather will have that time taken…
Locals outraged at plans to downgrade Donegal Town Garda Station
Residents of Donegal Town insist they will strongly resist Garda management proposals to reduce the opening hours of their local Garda Station from 24 hours to 6 hours per day. The Mayor of Donegal, Pauric…
Cowen rejects FF ‘Party of Developers’ charge, as he addresses Sligo meeting
The Fianna Fail spokesperson on housing, Deputy Barry Cowen, hosted the first in a series of party meeting to discuss the current housing crisis in Sligo last night. He’s rejected allegations that his party’s plans…
The pubs with no beer – publicans to ignore Good Friday opening option
The six pubs in the village of Newmarket in County Cork have all announced that they will not be opening their premises on Good Friday this year, despite the change in legislation which allows them…
Families speak of the positive experience of foster care
Pamela has fostered children for 24 years, Margaret for 15 years. As Fostering Fortnight begins, they talk about how foster care has enriched their lives and the lives of their families, while Nicola Nolan of…
‘White van men’ being blamed for spate of crime in Dromahair and Ballintogher
It’s been claimed that a number of people travelling around in white vans are responsible for numerous burglaries which have taken place in the Dromahair and Ballintogher areas in recent weeks. One local resident tell…