DOCTORS across Northern Ireland have begun a 24-hour strike today over pay. Consultants and Specialist and Associate Specialist (SAS) doctors are taking part in the industrial action, which began at 7am this morning and will continue until 7am tomorrow. Further action is set to take place on June 29, where resident doctors will strike for the same period of time. The British … [Read more...] about Doctors across Northern Ireland begin 24-hour strike over pay
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Oireachtas committee recommends decriminalising the possession of drugs for personal use
AN OIRECHTAS committee has recommended repealing Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 to decriminalise the possession of drugs for personal use. The Joint Committee on Drugs Use today published its final report advocating for a health-led approach over criminalisation, saying the latter does not reduce the harmful effects of drug use. The committee did note, however, that … [Read more...] about Oireachtas committee recommends decriminalising the possession of drugs for personal use
Google announces plans for energy storage facility in Co. Offaly
TECHNOLOGY company Google has announced plans for an energy storage facility in Co. Offaly. The long-duration energy storage plant at a former thermal power station near Rhode will be built in partnership with energy technology firm Energy Dome. It is hoped the project will help expand access to clean energy nationally while creating jobs and long-term community benefits. "We … [Read more...] about Google announces plans for energy storage facility in Co. Offaly
Young man dies following early-morning collision in Co. Kerry
A YOUNG man has died following a road traffic collision in Co. Kerry in the early hours of this morning. The single-vehicle collision occurred on the N72 near Calfmount, Barraduff at approximately 2.20am. The driver of the car, an adult male aged in his 20s, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. He has been named locally as 21-year-old Joshua Kamara Lynch from … [Read more...] about Young man dies following early-morning collision in Co. Kerry
Trade union fears ‘continuing potential risk’ to Ryanair staff after arson attack on accommodation
AN IRISH trade union said it fears there may be a 'continuing potential risk' to Ryanair staff after accommodation used by employees was reportedly targeted in an arson attack. Forsá said the incident represents 'a shocking and serious threat to the safety and wellbeing of workers', many of whom were left distressed and shaken by the experience. Ryanair said rubbish in wheelie … [Read more...] about Trade union fears ‘continuing potential risk’ to Ryanair staff after arson attack on accommodation