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State pension: lack of clarity criticised as changes delayed

State pension: lack of clarity criticised as changes delayed

Forty years’ contributions for full-rate pension unachievable for older workers – Ictu

Wed May 08 2019 - 01:00
Passengers at Cork airport used escape slides after fumes appeared in cockpit

Passengers at Cork airport used escape slides after fumes appeared in cockpit

More than 30 passengers used emergency exits after captain called for ‘rapid disembarkation’

Tue May 07 2019 - 18:30
Pope appoints Father Michael Router as auxiliary bishop of Armagh

Pope appoints Father Michael Router as auxiliary bishop of Armagh

People of faith must embrace ‘unprecedented change’ in Church, says Fr Router

Tue May 07 2019 - 18:20
Gardaí to ensure vulnerable protected with vetting checks

Gardaí to ensure vulnerable protected with vetting checks

The number of vetting applications received by an Garda has risen significantly in recent years

Tue May 07 2019 - 15:42
Two appear in court following attack on Dublin taxi driver

Two appear in court following attack on Dublin taxi driver

Four arrests after driver ‘overpowered and seriously assaulted' in Crumlin on Monday

Tue May 07 2019 - 12:06
British applicants for an Irish passport face 60 day wait

British applicants for an Irish passport face 60 day wait

Record 112,000 applications for an Irish passport ahead of original Brexit deadline

Thu May 02 2019 - 11:23
Africa Day advisory group not told of decision to cancel flagship event, says Akidwa

Africa Day advisory group not told of decision to cancel flagship event, says Akidwa

Change of plan mean ‘less time to prepare, resulting in smaller events or no celebrations at all’

Wed May 01 2019 - 21:13
‘All I knew about the Irish was that they were good drinkers’

‘All I knew about the Irish was that they were good drinkers’

New to the Parish: Milan Sitko arrived from Slovakia in 2006

Wed May 01 2019 - 06:00
Migrant fishermen to receive enhanced job protection

Migrant fishermen to receive enhanced job protection

Deal comes after mediation between Government and transport union over ‘slavery’ claims

Tue Apr 30 2019 - 22:26
Taxi driver says ‘too late’ for apologies after alleged attack

Taxi driver says ‘too late’ for apologies after alleged attack

Driver says he remained calm during alleged harassment by ‘following teachings of Christ’

Tue Apr 30 2019 - 17:33
Female genital mutilation victims not availing of health services – charity

Female genital mutilation victims not availing of health services – charity

Government must collaborate with foreign nationals to ensure practice ends – Ifrah

Tue Apr 30 2019 - 00:46
Irish Taxi Driver Federation urges drivers to report racism to gardaí

Irish Taxi Driver Federation urges drivers to report racism to gardaí

‘There’s no room in this society for either racist or physical abuse’

Mon Apr 29 2019 - 20:29
‘We have a skilled workforce under our noses that we’re not using’

‘We have a skilled workforce under our noses that we’re not using’

Confusion around visas pushing Irish employers away from hiring foreign nationals

Mon Apr 29 2019 - 17:18
Dry, bright weather forecast for May bank holiday weekend

Dry, bright weather forecast for May bank holiday weekend

It will be cool in most areas with afternoon temperatures ranging from 10 to 14 degrees

Mon Apr 29 2019 - 10:36
Aer Lingus warned over ‘misleading’ pet travel adverts

Aer Lingus warned over ‘misleading’ pet travel adverts

Complaint against Lidl also upheld after email for sale featured non-discounted items

Thu Apr 25 2019 - 18:16
Number of Irish measles cases more than triples between 2017 and 2018

Number of Irish measles cases more than triples between 2017 and 2018

Sending children to school unvaccinated ‘extraordinarily irresponsible and dangerous’, says Harris

Thu Apr 25 2019 - 15:36
Dozens of asylum seekers protest outside Mosney direct provision centre

Dozens of asylum seekers protest outside Mosney direct provision centre

Residents say demonstration is ‘cry for help’ to improve conditions and treatment

Thu Apr 25 2019 - 12:36
1916 relatives ‘sickened’ by Saoradh march through Dublin

1916 relatives ‘sickened’ by Saoradh march through Dublin

Dissident republican group ‘not representative’ of ideals of those who fought in 1916

Wed Apr 24 2019 - 21:59
Building a life in Ireland after spending a night in Mountjoy women's prison

Building a life in Ireland after spending a night in Mountjoy women's prison

New to the Parish: Juliana Scodeler has built a life here since coming from Brazil in 2007

Wed Apr 24 2019 - 06:00
Seagulls in Dublin accused of creating ‘uncivilised and dangerous’ conditions

Seagulls in Dublin accused of creating ‘uncivilised and dangerous’ conditions

Locals in north Co Dublin say ‘rapidly expanding’ seagull colonies are causing havoc

Wed Apr 24 2019 - 01:00
Call for multi-annual funding for charities so they can make long-term plans

Call for multi-annual funding for charities so they can make long-term plans

The Wheel calls on local and European election candidates to support the work of the non-profit sector

Tue Apr 23 2019 - 21:21
Boy (9) remains in intensive care following crash in which his sister died

Boy (9) remains in intensive care following crash in which his sister died

The funeral of Bridget Ward will take place on Thursday

Mon Apr 22 2019 - 17:17
Taoiseach joins condemnation of Saoradh paramilitary parade

Taoiseach joins condemnation of Saoradh paramilitary parade

Participants in Saturday’s march are ‘pathetic cowards’, says Minister for Health

Sun Apr 21 2019 - 13:02
Africa Day flagship celebration in Dublin will not take place this year

Africa Day flagship celebration in Dublin will not take place this year

Participants were only told the Farmleigh event would not go ahead two weeks ago

Sat Apr 20 2019 - 01:00
‘Queens of Venice’ receive honorary degrees at Trinity ceremony

‘Queens of Venice’ receive honorary degrees at Trinity ceremony

Mary Robinson leads final honorary degree ceremony as chancellor of TCD

Thu Apr 18 2019 - 20:03
‘Abandoned’ babies’ bodies used for research, inquiry finds

‘Abandoned’ babies’ bodies used for research, inquiry finds

Mother and baby homes report finds bodies sent to medical schools under 1832 Anatomy Act

Wed Apr 17 2019 - 19:42
Leaving Latvia to make a life in Cork: ‘I am the happiest person on earth’

Leaving Latvia to make a life in Cork: ‘I am the happiest person on earth’

New to the Parish: Growing up in Latvia Diana Bucko’s dream was to join the police now she lives in Cork. And loves it.

Wed Apr 17 2019 - 06:00
Father of deaf daughters calls for deportation order to be reversed

Father of deaf daughters calls for deportation order to be reversed

Mohammad Basharat warns Samia (12), Fatima (9) will not receive care needed in Pakistan

Mon Apr 15 2019 - 01:00
The 29 non-locals running in the local elections

The 29 non-locals running in the local elections

We need to establish why more immigrants don’t participate in politics, says one candidate

Sat Apr 13 2019 - 06:00
Immigration: System of re-entry visas and renewals to end next month

Immigration: System of re-entry visas and renewals to end next month

Immigrants had been obliged to pay for re-entry visa to travel outside State

Fri Apr 12 2019 - 15:29
Wage costs pushing up price of housing, rent and childcare, says report

Wage costs pushing up price of housing, rent and childcare, says report

Irish tax system may create a ‘disincentive to work for highly skilled employees’

Fri Apr 12 2019 - 09:22
Ryanair apologises after Palestinian refugee denied access to board flight to Dublin

Ryanair apologises after Palestinian refugee denied access to board flight to Dublin

Iyad el-Baghdadi’s refugee convention document was rejected by Ryanair staff in Berlin

Wed Apr 10 2019 - 16:00
‘There’s so much negativity around direct provision but I liked it’

‘There’s so much negativity around direct provision but I liked it’

New to the Parish: Nqobizitha Vella arrived from Zimbabwe in 2015

Wed Apr 10 2019 - 06:00
Sites that charge for visa appointments defend use of personal data

Sites that charge for visa appointments defend use of personal data

Thousands of immigrants willing to pay for slots due to delays in formal system

Wed Apr 10 2019 - 00:44
Traveller and Roma graduates ‘disillusioned by lack of job opportunities’

Traveller and Roma graduates ‘disillusioned by lack of job opportunities’

Racism and discrimination blocking progress, says Pavee Point’s Martin Collins

Mon Apr 08 2019 - 15:26
Dublin rents to rise 17% by 2021 due to lack of supply, report finds

Dublin rents to rise 17% by 2021 due to lack of supply, report finds

More than 11% of housing sold in 2018 was purchased by large corporate investors

Mon Apr 08 2019 - 09:58
Numbers of migrants participating in Irish politics ‘woefully low’

Numbers of migrants participating in Irish politics ‘woefully low’

Councillor-migrant internship scheme seeks to encourage greater migrant involvement

Mon Apr 08 2019 - 00:01
IFA reaction to schools guide ‘hysterical’, says an Taisce

IFA reaction to schools guide ‘hysterical’, says an Taisce

Farmers organisation accused of failing to represent horticulture and organic farming

Fri Apr 05 2019 - 19:56
Belfast language group Pobal to close due to lack of funding

Belfast language group Pobal to close due to lack of funding

Advocacy forum has struggled since funding was cut in 2014 by Foras na Gaeilge

Thu Apr 04 2019 - 21:50
Only 40% of adults believe student climate protests will make a difference

Only 40% of adults believe student climate protests will make a difference

Research shows more than a third of Irish adults say climate demonstrations will be ineffective

Thu Apr 04 2019 - 20:31
Hamish the Irish Rail dog reunited with family after online appeal

Hamish the Irish Rail dog reunited with family after online appeal

Dog – whose real name is Tyson – found on morning train from Sallins on Wednesday

Thu Apr 04 2019 - 17:55
‘I’ve only met one person in Ireland who didn’t like me because I was foreign’

‘I’ve only met one person in Ireland who didn’t like me because I was foreign’

New to the Parish: Tatjana Klemanskiene arrived from Lithuania in 2008

Wed Apr 03 2019 - 06:00
Syrian Kurdish family appeals for daughter to be accepted into Ireland

Syrian Kurdish family appeals for daughter to be accepted into Ireland

Parents and sons accepted under family reunification but daughter refused due to age

Tue Apr 02 2019 - 01:00
Green isle: Ireland ranks high in EU table of fruit and veg consumers

Green isle: Ireland ranks high in EU table of fruit and veg consumers

Eurostat survey finds people in Ireland 20 points ahead of EU average for eating vegetables

Mon Apr 01 2019 - 16:29
Metro tunnelling under Dáil will sound like ‘washing machine’

Metro tunnelling under Dáil will sound like ‘washing machine’

‘You don’t need a whole new strategy’ to change route, says Green Party leader

Sun Mar 31 2019 - 19:49
Woman who died on hen night in Carlingford didn’t really drink, says sister

Woman who died on hen night in Carlingford didn’t really drink, says sister

‘She had tea on her 30th birthday and she was always the designated driver’

Sun Mar 31 2019 - 12:42
Rent pressure zones in Navan and Limerick City East have come ‘too late’

Rent pressure zones in Navan and Limerick City East have come ‘too late’

Rent controls ‘devalue property when selling’, says Irish Property Owners Associations

Thu Mar 28 2019 - 21:16
Total number of homeless closer to 15,000, says Fr McVerry

Total number of homeless closer to 15,000, says Fr McVerry

Homelessness figures surpassed 10,000 in March 2018 before numbers reduced by Government reclassification

Thu Mar 28 2019 - 14:07
Three arrested in Dublin for conspiracy to murder in feud

Three arrested in Dublin for conspiracy to murder in feud

It is understood arrests of men aged between 24-38 are connected to ongoing Kinahan-Hutch feud

Thu Mar 28 2019 - 09:08
Children in acute need of social workers as retention levels in sector drop

Children in acute need of social workers as retention levels in sector drop

Graduates in ‘a high-risk environment’ of social work choosing to leave sector

Wed Mar 27 2019 - 16:34
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