Money-where-your-mouth-is time for the Vatican
The Papal Nuncio says the Vatican supports giving the Tuam Babies a Christian burial. Fair play. Will Pope Francis be getting out his chequebook?
Two...
Parents of children with disabilities feel ‘forgotten’
A funding package for organisations like St Joseph’s Foundation and COPE needs to happen, as parents of children with disabilities feel like forgotten people.
This...
O’Leary elected Leas Cathaoirleach for Northern Committee
Cllr William O’Leary was elected unopposed, as Leas Cathaoirleach of Cork County Council’s Northern Committee this week.
The appointment took place at the Committee’s Annual...
It’s really simple: if you want a pint, buy a substantial...
Spare a thought for bar-restaurant staff up and down the country, currently spending half their working days explaining that they are not legislators, virologists,...
Moloney calls for quicker housing turnover of local authority stock
A housing motion before the Tipperary County Council at this month’s meeting led to great debate in the chambers.
A motion to approve €4.1 million to...
Sherlock demands Government review maternity leave
Cork East TD Seán Sherlock strongly demanded the Government review the extension of maternity leave on Tuesday evening in the Dáil and dismissed the...
Sherlock confirms back to school payment Covid eligibility
As schools prepare to plan a return to education this September, Cork East TD Seán Sherlock has confirmed that those in receipt of the...
Buckley calling for support for party’s housing motion
Sinn Féin will use the first private members business slot of the new Dáil term to debate a motion on affordable housing and local TD Pat...
Waterford TD Mary Butler appointed minister of state
New Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler is viewing her recent appointment as a ‘unique opportunity’ to create change...
Mary is new Cork mayor
Cork County Council has elected a new mayor following a unanimous vote by Full Council. Councillor Mary Linehan Foley was the first woman to be elected as...
