New accommodation for Easkey school
The Department of Education and Science has given the go-ahead for new accommodation to be provided at a West Sligo secondary school. The work will see the upgarading of science laboratory facilities at Colaiste Iascaigh,…
Children at risk of losing their place on the school bus
One in five school children could lose their place on the school bus as vehicles are getting down sized. The Irish Independent reports that ‘concessionary’ ticket holders would lose out, because they only get a…
Unclear if second phase of EPA study to go ahead
It’s unclear yet as to whether the second phase of a key study into fracking in Ireland will go ahead. The first phase of the study commissioned in 2011 by the then Minister for Communications…
New jobs for Galway as part of EY announcement
Accountancy firm EY is creating 270 new jobs including 25 positions in Galway. The company is opening a second office in Dublin and a new operation in Eyre Square in Galway. 220 of the new…
North West MEP says there’s no resolution in sight to the dairy crisis
A North West MEP says there is no resolution in sight at a european level to the dairy crisis. Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy is a member of the Agriculture Committee in the european parliament.…
Working in sub-standard accommodation leads to challenges for Gaelscoil pupils
A Donegal Gaelscoil says students there face serious challenges in terms of their education and health as a result of working in outdated prefabs. The Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri in Brookfield, Donegal town is on…
Claire Ronan’s Consumer Show on The Francie Boylan Show
Generic Drugs v Branded Drugs. Drugs Payment Scheme. Shrinkflation. Listeners Tips & More.
