Council of Europe critical of Ireland’s response to historical abuse
The Irish state has come under criticism for its response to survivors of Magdalene Laundries and other historical abuses.
Two more towns added to rent pressure zones
Cobh in Co. Cork and Maynooth in Co. Kildare have been added to the list.
Tipperary man avoids jail for assaulting two Gardaí
James Ryan of Grange Road, Ballina pleaded guilty to the incident which happened in September of 2015.
Report into financial irregularities at Templemore Garda College to be published
The Internal Audit Section of the Gardaí examined financial transactions at the college over a number of years.
Bus Éireann dispute rumbles on
There are new calls for the Transport Minister to intervene amid fears the Bus Éireann strike could spread to Irish Rail and Dublin Bus.
Clonmel – Charleville Credit Union merger deal collapses
Locals are welcoming the news that Clonmel Credit Union will not be merging with Charleville.
UK takes major step towards leaving the European Union
The British Prime Minister will today formally start the process to bring the UK out of the European Union.
UK Department of Finance takes over Northern purse strings
Control of devolved spending in Northern Ireland will be handed to a British civil servant for the first time today.
