Investigation into paedophile ring re-opened
An investigation into a suspected paedophile ring in Co. Louth has been re-opened, after Gerry Adams passed a dossier of allegations to the Garda Commissioner.
No ban on vending machines in secondary schools
Vending machines will not be banned from secondary schools in Ireland despite fresh opposition from the HSE and campaigners, as part of ongoing efforts to stem childhood obesity.
TDs reluctant to campaign for “Yes” vote in marriage equality referendum
A number of rural Fine Gael TDs are reportedly reluctant to knock on doors canvassing for a “Yes” vote in the forthcoming marriage equality referendum.
IFA calls on United Nations to consider food shortages
The Irish Farmers Association is calling on the UN to take the problem of food shortages into account when developing new Climate Change targets.
Enda Kenny congratulates Irish rugby team
Tributes are being paid to the Irish rugby team after yesterday’s Six Nations victory.
Thousands protested against water charges yesterday
The Right2Water campaigns say they will make water charges a central issue in the next General Election.
Lotto jackpot rolls over
There was no winner of last night’s lotto jackpot worth over 8 million euro.
Councillors not on a “pecking order”
Claims that councillors are on some kind of pecking order when it comes to resolving issues for constituents has been staunchly rejected by officials.
