Minister says young teachers will lose out by staying outside deal
The Minister for Education says young teachers in the ASTI will suffer a permanent financial loss after the union rejected a new pay deal. Richard Bruton says the offer to bring new teacher’s starting salaries…
Supertrawlers destroy fishing gear off Donegal coast
A Donegal TD says supertrawlers off the coast of Donegal are threatening the livelihood of small fishermen in the area. Independent TD Thomas Pringle says the problem of these mainly Dutch trawlers destroying the lobster…
Commissioner Hogan to announce €400m forestry fund
EU Commissioner Phil Hogan is set to announce a 400 million euro investment for Irish Agriculture this morning. The cash injection from the European Investment Bank for the Irish forestry industry – is the first…
Sligo case first of its kind under new Charities Act
The 50-years old father of four who set up the Twist soup kitchen and charity in Sligo town has been given suspended five-month prison sentences on each of nine counts of breaches of the charities…
Caution urged on Sligo/Ballintogher road near Dooney Rock
A car has overturned on the road between Ballintogher and Sligo at Dooney rock. It’s understood noone has been seriously injured but people are asked to slow down and be cautious in the area.
Twist founder convicted for breaching charities regulations
The 50-years old father of four who set up the Twist soup kitchen and charity shop in Sligo town has been given suspended five-month prison sentences on each of nine counts of breaches of the…
Public consultation launched on CAP
A public consultation has been launched on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy. Farmers, professional bodies and environmental organisations will be asked to give their views over the next three months. European Commissioner for…
