6 h. ago Weeks before extent of Intel’s job cuts known, Minister for Enterprise says

Semiconductor manufacturer delivered a disappointing forecast on Thursday as sweeping job cuts loom

Politics

6 h. ago Tanáiste to review troops at Renmore Barracks ahead of deployment to Lebanon

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Tanáiste Simon Harris will be at Renmore Barracks later this morning to review troops ahead of their deployment to Lebanon The Defence Forces troops will be deployed to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon Tanáiste and Minister For Foreign Affairs Harris will officiate at the ceremony […] The post Tanáiste to review troops at Renmore Barracks ahead of deployment to Lebanon appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 h. ago Employment minister says Leixlip Intel staff 'extremely concerned' amid global workforce cuts

Intel’s CEO has said that “there is no way around the fact” that the company must reduce the size of its workforce.

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7 h. ago Work on legislation to introduce facial recognition technology ‘well advanced’, says Minister

Law will allow only retrospective use initially, Minister for Justice says

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7 h. ago More than €10m of Irish State funds are invested in Israeli companies with links to occupied territories

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe discloses that direct investment by the State in business with direct links to illegal settlements has fallen to €1.25 million

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7 h. ago More than €10m of Irish State funds invested in Israeli companies with links to occupied territories

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe discloses that direct investment by the State in business with direct links to illegal settlements has fallen to €1.25 million

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18 h. ago US approves potential FMS of Javelin missiles, LwCLUs to Ireland

US approves potential FMS of Javelin missiles, LwCLUs to Ireland  Army Technology

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18 h. ago ‘It’s a double grief’: Teachers talk of difficulties in standing before a class after a miscarriage

ASTI conference backs calls for introduction of paid leave for those who have a miscarriage or are undergoing IVF treatment

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18 h. ago Minister’s failure to consider Taliban threat leads to judge overturning refusal to permit Afghan man to bring his family here

Young man’s subsidiary protection status here also not properly considered, High Court rules

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19 h. ago Tánaiste Simon Harris 'very nervous' about proposal to introduce Dublin tourism tax

Tánaiste Simon Harris 'very nervous' about proposal to introduce Dublin tourism tax  Irish Mirror

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20 h. ago Salthill education conference hears performance from children with additional needs

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Today’s Fórsa Education Division conference in Salthill kicked off with a powerful and unique performance Prior to the arrival of Education Minister Helen McEntee, 20 children with additional needs sang a song for the trade union members FYI Galway reporter Chloe Nolan talked to school secretaries, caretakers […] The post Salthill education conference hears performance from children with additional needs appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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22 h. ago Salthill conference demands better conditions for school secretaries and caretakers

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Today’s Fórsa conference in Salthill has demanded better conditions for school secretaries and caretakers. Education Minister Helen McEntee has addressed the event this morning, during which she announced a redeployment scheme for Special Needs Assistants. There were also motions on the ongoing campaign to secure pension provision […] The post Salthill conference demands better conditions for school secretaries and caretakers appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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23 h. ago Junior Minister places doubts on reversal of contract for IPAS accommodation in Kinvara

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Junior Minister Sean Canney says it’s hard to see the contract for IPAS accommodation in Kinvara being rescinded. It comes as residents in Kinvara says they’re aiming to seek a judicial review on the granting of a contract to house 98 asylum seekers at the Merriman Hotel. […] The post Junior Minister places doubts on reversal of contract for IPAS accommodation in Kinvara appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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23 h. ago Tensions escalate between India and Pakistan following deadly attack in Kashmir

India prime minister Narendra Modi has vowed to pursue the attackers to the ‘ends of the Earth’.

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27 h. ago US Approves Javelin Missile Sale to Ireland to Enhance Mobile Strike Capabilities Against Armored and Fortified Targets

US Approves Javelin Missile Sale to Ireland to Enhance Mobile Strike Capabilities Against Armored and Fortified Targets  Army Recognition

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29 h. ago Education Minister addressing Salthill conference this morning

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Education Minister Helen McEnee will address an event in Salthill later this morning. It’s the annual Fórsa Education Division Conference, which is taking place at the Galway Bay Hotel. It comes just days after Minister McEntee was greeted at the INTO conference by a protest on the […] The post Education Minister addressing Salthill conference this morning appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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42 h. ago Enterprise minister engaging with Intel amid reports of global staff cuts

Tech giant Intel said it has invested €30 billion into the Leixlip campus and has 4,900 employees in Ireland

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46 h. ago New parking management system introduced for City Hall carpark

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A new parking management system – including fees – is to be introduced at the carpark at City Hall from tomorrow. Galway City Council is reassuring the public though that parking will remain free for staff and visitors. The car park at City Hall on College Road […] The post New parking management system introduced for City Hall carpark appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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47 h. ago Regime for investigating wrongdoing in Ipas centres is ‘unacceptable’, says whistleblowers’ ombudsman

Hiqa had declined to look into complaints about two centres as these had not been officially designed by Minister

Events

47 h. ago Whistleblower at centre providing State accommodation to asylum seekers was told allegation could not be investigated

Hiqa had declined to look into complaints about two centres as these had not been officially designed by Minister

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