Credit Unions to offer way around new Central Bank rules
Credit Unions are set to offer loans to parents who want to help their adult children to get around the Central Bank’s mortgage deposit guidelines.
Sinn Féin steps up its General Election preparations
Sinn Féin is already gearing up for the next General Election with a regional delegate conference later.
Proposal to bring natural gas to Thurles
Minister Alan Kelly is being asked to put his weight behind efforts to bring natural gas to Thurles.
Tipp TD hits out at child benefit cuts
Independent Deputy Seamus Healy questioned the Social Protection Minister and Tanaiste Joan Burton in the Dail on Government’s plans to tackle child poverty.
Post mortem due to be carried on body found in house fire
A post mortem will take place today on the body of an elderly woman who died in a house fire in Limerick city last night.
Visiting suspended at St James Hospital
The hospital says the suspension is in the interests of patient safety.
Former Irish President criticises Pope Francis
Former President Mary McAleese has criticised Pope Francis’ comments on smacking children, warning it could signal a turning back of the clock in the church’s attitude to corporal punishment and children’s rights.
Man stabbed in front of his wife
A man is in hospital after being stabbed in front of his wife in Dublin last night.
