Archive for the ‘Opinion’ Category
Concern over closure of Garda Stations
Many rural communities are very concerned about the imminent closure of Garda Stations as a result of centralisation.
Giving spirit in glorious evidence at Faithlegg
“This is still a great country and there are great people in it,” said a lady standing by the fireplace in the foyer of Faithlegg House Hotel on Friday morning last. How right she was.
Celebrating our Festive traditions
With Christmas rapidly approaching, the warm feeling of comfort and familiarity has set in across Waterford.
Drop in Garda numbers will damage rural policing
The prospect of as many as 30 Gardaí retiring from the Waterford Division between now and the end of February cannot be entirely discounted.
Please shop local this Christmas
As we write this article, we’re awaiting the final details of yet another austerity Budget.
Depressed? Please talk to someone
While the circumstances that led to the death of Wales football manager Gary Speed on Sunday morning may never be fully known, his sad passing has highlighted an issue rarely addressed in a wholesale manner: depression.
Budget set to increase our taxation burden
As Budget leak after Budget leak emerges, the past 10 days have been reminiscent of the mid-80s when Alan Dukes was Finance Minister, a time of VAT and income tax increases.
Have we lost our céad míle fáilte?
It’s been our trademark for years and is something we’ve become renowned for around the world – our céad míle fáilte.
Kite-flying Budget plans don’t fool us anymore
So Child Benefit and the Dole are set to be cut in the Budget.
Waterford loses again as decentralisation is scrapped
The Government’s decision to scrap Fianna Fáil’s decentralisation scheme means that several hundred jobs promised for Waterford City and Dungarvan shall now not materialise.