National Planning Framework ‘a death sentence to rural Clare’
Leaving the National Planning Framework as it stands is “a death sentence to rural Clare,” the county’s longest serving politician has predicted.
Michéal Martin
Potential of giving up Taoiseach position to try weaken Sinn Féin’s standing not a focus for Varadkar right now
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar (FG) has not ruled out stepping down as party leader when he is to become Taoiseach in a bid to damage one of Sinn Féin’s unique selling points.
EOIN NEYLON: Rampant inflation will eat up Budget sweeteners
Tuesday’s budget was a blast from the past for me. Not because of anything particularly nostalgic about the process, nor the fact that proceedings were back in Leinster House after the Covid enforced trip to the Convention Centre last year.
Clarecastle’s Power at centre of storm with Dublin City Council Chief Executive
*Ruairí Power. Chief Executive of Dublin City Council, Owen Keegan has come under fire for comments made to a Clarecastle man who is serving as President of the UCD Student Union, the Taoiseach was among those calling for the remarks to be withdrawn.
Majority of country’s restrictions to be lifted by October
Agreement has been reached between the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) and the Government leading to the next phase of the country’s response to COVID-19.
Farid left in fear for family’s safety in Afghanistan
A former Afghanistan news anchor who had to flee his native country over attempts on his life by the Taliban has warned that terrorism will spread to other countries if the escalating situation is not put under control.
EOIN NEYLON: Opposition notably quiet in fallout to Zappone party
Political columnist, Eoin Neylon says action on climate change must take place in this decade or else it will be too late.
Hope not lost for restoring Aer Lingus’ Shannon base – Crowe
A Clare TD has said hope is not lost when it comes to restoring Aer Lingus’ base at Shannon Airport.
Davy Fitz steps down as Wexford boss
*Davy Fitzgerald. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Sixmilebridge’s Davy Fitzgerald has called time on his five year tenure in charge of the Wexford senior hurlers.
‘Diary constraints’ preventing Taoiseach from holding Shannon Airport meeting
“Diary constraints” are preventing the Taoiseach from meeting representatives of Clare County Council to discuss Aer Lingus’ decision to permanently close its cabin crew base at Shannon Airport.