The new Gaeltacht minister isn’t fluent in Irish and the de-prioritisation of older people’s issues has been rubber-stamped; whole sections of society are being disenfranchised.
A circular by the Department of Education outlines new guidelines that would see children with special needs subjected to reviews to keep their SNA supports.
The garda association decided not to invite the minister for the second year in a row as its members feel little has changed in the last year in terms of resources.
Today MEPs voted to endorse the findings of a report into the Troika – but ultimately there will be no sanctions. Ireland is not yet free from economic shackles, writes Nessa Childers MEP.
Community Platform who represent 30 leading Irish national organisations said it’s time for politicians to stand up for struggling families and communities.
It was agreed that lottery funds would fund the difference between approved pay scales and contractually agreed contracts, and the HSE knew this, said the CRC.
A report on RTÉ’s Prime Time this evening claimed that hospital chief executives have warned of delays in cancer treatment due to budgetary reductions.
The crowd at Leinster House was predominantly made up of elderly people who oppose cuts to medical cards for over 70s and other measures announced in last week’s Budget.
Cuts to medical card allowances and social welfare payments have a direct impact on peoples’ the mental health – I know because I am one of those affected, writes Kate Bellamy.
LAST WEEK WE discovered that shipping costs and supply chain problems were endangering the normal flow of the Christmas shopping market.
People have been advised to get in early to avoid disappointment as some of the biggest toy and home furnishing companies operating in Ireland have already said that they are experiencing major delays ahead of the busy season.
Shoppers are advised to buy early this year, a spokesperson for Smyths Toys told The Journal this week.
Everything from furniture to electronics, bikes, toys and other go to gift ideas are all suffering.
So with that in mind, in late September, we want to know today: Do you plan on starting your Christmas shopping early to avoid delivery delays?
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