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Gaelscoil says students there face serious challenges in terms of their education and health as a result of working in outdated prefabs.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…
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Calls for Department to meet Donegal Gaelscoil management on site
A Gaelscoil in Donegal is calling for Department officials to come and see for themselves the challenging conditions staff and pupils are facing. The Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri in Brookfield, Donegal town is on the…