News - Government
Tusla threaten further strike action over evaluation scheme
Admin and clerical staff at the child and family agency are starting a work-to-rule action today in a dispute over a job evaluation scheme.
Oct 25, 2023 09:28
Government row brewing over Ukrainian accommodation
Plans brought to cabinet by Integration Minister Roderic O'Gorman yesterday, would see housing provided for Ukrainian refugees for only three months.
Oct 25, 2023 09:18
Over 9 million euro spent locally on temporary energy support scheme
The scheme was introduced to support businesses with increases in their electricity or natural gas costs arising from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Oct 12, 2023 07:51
Final decisions being made ahead of Budget
It looks like the government is going to accept the Low Pay Commission's recommendation of a €1.40 increase to the minimum wage - bringing it to €12.70.
Oct 9, 2023 17:22
Local Barrister calls for action from the government
They withdrew their services to highlight the Government's failure to reverse cuts introduced as part of an austerity programme during the financial crisis.
Oct 3, 2023 17:18
Highly skilled defence force needed for successful drug raids
The multi-agency operation off the Cork coast involved members of the Army Ranger Wing and the Air Corps.
Oct 3, 2023 10:34
Government slammed for planned tax cuts for landlords
However, some in Government oppose treating rental income differently to other revenue streams.
Sep 26, 2023 18:11
Controversial Waterways bye-laws to be focus of local public meeting tonight
The meeting will take place this evening in the Mullingar Park Hotel from 6pm.
Sep 21, 2023 13:15
Nursing Homes looking for support to keep doors open
Almost one in 10 homes have shut their doors since before the pandemic, with 41 closing over the last four years.
Sep 21, 2023 11:04
Regional IFA Executive urges government to scrap nitrates derogation limits
Members of the organisation are protesting outside the Horse and Jockey hotel in Tipperary as they demand action from Fianna Fail politicians.
Sep 12, 2023 13:21
New political term kicks off this morning with cabinet meeting
As part of the meeting, Media Minister Catherine Martin will give an update on governance at RTÉ.
Sep 6, 2023 08:46
HSE paying agency staff billions instead of fixing retention crisis - Local TD
Over 5 thousand patients in the Shannonside Northern Sound region left emergency departments without being seen in the first half of this year.
Aug 24, 2023 15:12
Farmers rapidly losing faith in Government according to new survey
A new Irish Farmers Journal survey shows 72 per cent would give their first preference vote to a farmers' party if one emerged.
Aug 10, 2023 10:42
Vital nature of local water infrastructure upgrades must be demonstrated says EPA
The EPA says half a million people are in "at-risk" areas with higher lead levels in their drinking water.
Aug 1, 2023 18:22Shannonside Newsletter
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