GARDAÍ are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a man missing from Co. Cork. Jamie Barry, 31, was reported missing from his home in Mayfield, Cork City on Monday, March 10. Mr Barry is described as being approximately 5' 11" in height with a medium build and brown hair. When last seen, he was wearing a khaki top, black jeans and grey runners. Mr Barry … [Read more...] about Concern grows for man missing from Co. Cork
Contentious issue of water charges rears its head again
OPPOSITION PARTY Sinn Fein have said that they plan to scrap domestic water charges. Draft legislation submitted by the party aims to repeal parts of the Water Services Act 2017, which was controversially enacted under a Fine Gael government at that time. It is understood that civil service officials have briefed Minister for Housing, James Browne, on details of a provocative … [Read more...] about Contentious issue of water charges rears its head again
Planning permission in Ireland has plummeted
THE Central Statistics Office published a report today which showed that the number of successful planning applications granted for apartments fell by a staggering 39% between 2023 and 2024. The CSO also revealed that approvals for houses was down by 2.7%, whilst the total number of new homes approved fell by 20.6%. This is compared to the increase of 20% which new home … [Read more...] about Planning permission in Ireland has plummeted
No Storm Éowyn compensation for electricity customers in Northern Ireland
PEOPLE across Northern Ireland who were left without electricity due to the impacts of Storm owy... … [Read more...] about No Storm Éowyn compensation for electricity customers in Northern Ireland
‘Hugely positive story’ as latest intake of trainee Gardaí is largest in six years
MORE than 200 trainee Garda have entered the Garda College this week marking the largest intake ... … [Read more...] about ‘Hugely positive story’ as latest intake of trainee Gardaí is largest in six years