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Sligo-Leitrim TD stands by comments about some public servants using Covid as cover to do less work
Sligo-Leitrim TD Marc MacSharry says he stands by his comments that some public servants have used remote working as a result of Covid-19
Jul 30, 2020 15:28
Healthcare assistant jailed for 11 years after rape of woman with Alzheimers
A healthcare assistant has been jailed for 11 years for raping an elderly woman with Alzheimers. It happened in a nursing home in Co Dublin
Jul 30, 2020 15:17
Defence Forces assist Leitrim Gardai in searches connected to Patrick Heeran murder investigation
Members of the Defence forces assisted Gardai in a search of lands and waterways in Leitrim this week as part of the investigation into the
Jul 30, 2020 13:58
Athlone Councillors to voice opinions on plans for 400 new homes at special meeting today
A special meeting of elected representatives is to take place today to discuss plans for over 400 homes near Athlone. Councillors have expressed their frustration
Jul 30, 2020 13:23
17 million Coronavirus cases confirmed globally
The number of cornonavirus cases in the world has now topped 17 million. It’s now been exactly six months since the World Health Organisation
Jul 30, 2020 13:16
South Westmeath Hospice group describe HSE plan for alternative services as unacceptable
It's hoped that the HSE can provide a satisfactory solution to the future of palliative care services in Athlone. Over 1.4 million euro
Jul 30, 2020 13:09
Last day of Dáil before summer break
The Dáil is sitting for the final day before TDs go on their summer holidays. There will be a six week recess with the
Jul 30, 2020 13:02
Roscommon County Council urges HSE to reconsider moving Sacred Heart residents during upgrade works
Roscommon County Council is urging the Health Service Executive to reconsider the arrangements for upgrade works at the Sacred Heart Hospital. Essential Fire Remedial Works
Jul 30, 2020 12:52
Longford Gardai alerted after local train passenger failed to wear facemask
Gardai in Longford responded to an incident on board on a train this morning regarding a possible breach of Covid 19 regulations. Officers responded to
Jul 30, 2020 12:31
MacSharry called on to apologise for 'couch and box sets' remarks about public servants
Sligo Leitrim TD Marc Mac Sharry is being called on to apologise to public servants after describing some of them as using the pandemic to
Jul 30, 2020 10:49
Seanad hears pandemic and pay cuts have St Christopher's staff in Longford at "breaking point"
It's been claimed that staff at St Christopher's service in Longford are at "breaking point" as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic
Jul 30, 2020 08:30
Two construction workers killed in Monaghan road crash had recently arrived in Ireland
The two men who died in a Castleblayney crash yesterday had recently arrived in Ireland to work with a local construction company. Two Polish nationals
Jul 30, 2020 08:15
Man accused of falsely imprisoning Kevin Lunney fails in attempt to have charges dismissed
A Dublin man accused of falsely imprisoning and assaulting Quinn Industrial Holdings (QIH) director Kevin Lunney has failed in a bid to have the charges
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