Archive for the ‘Express View’ 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.
Please shop local this Christmas
As we write this article, we’re awaiting the final details of yet another austerity Budget.
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.
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.
Trap’s boys lift the nation
The Republic of Ireland’s convincing Euro 2012 play-off victory over Estonia last Friday, coinciding with the inauguration of our new President, proved a great national morale booster.
Higher VAT rate a blow to retail sector
Last week’s Budget Plan was revealed with a balance struck between spending cuts and high taxes.
A walk to the Park for Michael D
Last Thursday’s Presidential Election ultimately concluded in a most convincing success for Labour candidate Michael D Higgins.
Prisoner programme proves there’s a better way
In the past two months we have featured articles about the recent success of U-Casadh, a Waterford-based programme which assists prisoners upon their release.
Existing SMEs require more Government help
The Government has a multitude of agencies and organisations geared with the task of helping out business start-ups.
Race to the Áras gathering pace
It’s interesting to note that Sean Gallagher and Martin McGuinness, two candidates who have not stood in an election in this jurisdiction until now, are polling strongly in the presidential race.