2 h. ago Justice Minister voices concern over length of time taken to discover Tina Satchwell's remains

Jim O’Callaghan also said he believes there will be ‘a successful outcome in respect to finding the murderer responsible for the killing of Mike Gaine.’

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5 h. ago Israel's defence minister orders military to prevent activist aid ship from reaching Gaza

The ship left Sicily last week with a cargo of relief supplies “to break Israel’s blockade on Gaza”.

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7 h. ago Tuam to host last of eight Teagasc Organic Crop Walks tomorrow

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The farm of Padraic Dunleavy in Tuam will host the last of eight Teagasc organic Crop Walks tomorrow evening. Led by the Teagasc Organic Advisory team, A nationwide series began in County Cork on Monday, 19th of May and visited farms in Cork, Tipperary, Kilkenny, Offaly, Carlow, […] The post Tuam to host last of eight Teagasc Organic Crop Walks tomorrow appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 h. ago Minister welcomes ongoing review of planning permission exemptions

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Leader of the Independent Team of Ministers and Minister for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rails and Ports and Galway East TD Seán Canney has welcomed the ongoing review of planning permission exemptions, describing it as an important opportunity to unlock more flexible and practical housing solutions. […] The post Minister welcomes ongoing review of planning permission exemptions appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago Over 12,000 children waiting for first contact from disability teams

Of that figure, 8298 children are waiting over a year for first contact.

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13 h. ago PhDs reseachers in Ireland: ‘I want to be a normal adult, but I can’t because of my economic situation’

PhD researchers in Ireland say the payment they receive is simply not enough

Economics

21 h. ago Protesters march through Dublin city centre over lack of additional needs education provision

Protesters march through Dublin city centre over lack of additional needs education provision  Irish Mirror

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23 h. ago Principal says sudden deportation of two pupils felt like a death in Dublin school

Thirty five people, including five children, were deported on a flight from Dublin to Lagos, Nigeria on Wednesday night

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27 h. ago Protest held in Dublin over lack of additional needs education provision

It comes after a number of children with autism have not yet received an allocated school place.

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29 h. ago Israeli forces retrieve body of Thai hostage as Netanyahu admits supporting militants in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted that Israel is supporting an armed group in Gaza that opposes the militant group Hamas.

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29 h. ago 'It’s as if someone passed away' says Dublin primary school principal after students deported

'It’s as if someone passed away' says Dublin primary school principal after students deported  Dublin Live

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31 h. ago Israeli forces retrieve body of Thai hostage from Gaza as Netanyahu admits supporting militants in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted that Israel is supporting an armed group in Gaza that opposes the militant group Hamas.

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37 h. ago GRETB calls for investment and collaboration to transform poverty into potential

The Chief Executive of the Galway & Roscommon ETB has called for sustainable investment in youth services and better collaboration across education, youth services and families — to help tackle child poverty, school absenteeism and mental health challenges, and to support young people to thrive. David Leahy was speaking at the national Education & Training […] The post GRETB calls for investment and collaboration to transform poverty into potential appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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37 h. ago The Nama wind down: 11 staff receive €700k in redundancy and gardening leave pay

The Minister for Finance has said that just 10 staff members will be needed for the ‘resolution unit’ that will handle NAMAs remaining work.

Economics

37 h. ago Carlow gunman tried to start fire in shopping centre, used gun stolen from legal owner

Evan Fitzgerald (22) was carrying flammable mix that would have exploded on contact with raw flame

Events

37 h. ago HSE was aware of report on allegations of toxic culture and waiting list irregularities, CHI tells Minister

Internal report ‘discussed’ with senior Health Service Executive figure at performance review meetings

Events

43 h. ago Campaigners seek to meet Minister as inquiry into drug that causes birth defects yet to begin

It has been almost a year since a chairperson was appointed to lead the inquiry into the historical licensing and use of the drug.

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46 h. ago Housing Minister pulls plug on almost 500 social homes across six sites over rising costs

The Department of Housing will now review upcoming major projects under the same scheme.

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47 h. ago Reaction to Leaving Cert maths paper one as it happened: ‘This was challenging for everyone’:

Geography and maths paper one for Leaving Certs; history and maths for Junior Cycle students

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47 h. ago Reaction to Leaving Cert maths paper one: ‘This was challenging for everyone’

Geography and maths paper one for Leaving Certs; history and maths for Junior Cycle students

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