CUH cancels non-urgent elective surgery
Management at Cork University Hospital says the Emergency Department has seen “exceptional demand” over the last ten days, with 2,000 patients presenting.
Former Justice Minister says he fought to maintain Garda numbers
Alan Shatter has revealed that during his time as Justice Minister he had frequent “arm wrestles” with the Minister for Public Expenditure, over Garda funding.
Minister says door is still open for talks with ASTI
The Education Minister says she’s hopeful reform to the Junior Cert can be implemented, despite a long-running dispute with a teachers union.
Post Offices to continue handling Social Welfare payments
The Department of Social Protection’s contract for cash social welfare payments at Post Offices has been renewed for a further twelve months.
Union opposed to Tesco plans to cut wages
SIPTU say they won’t accept proposals from Tesco to cut the wages of long serving staff at the company.
Banking Inquiry report due to be debated in Dáil
The Banking Inquiry report will be debated in the Dail today.
Garda resources up for discussion in Roscrea at public meeting
Assistant Garda Commissioner will address residents in Roscrea this evening about resources in the area
Man held over Carlow death
A man is being questioned over the death of a man in Carlow Town yesterday afternoon.
