Brian O’Shea TD, Labour Party spokesperson on Defence and the Irish language, has pledged to campaign for an upgrading of...
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Brian says blame game no use now
Brian says blame game no use now
With a near-60 percent increase in Waterford’s jobless figures in the year to December, local Labour TD Brian O’Shea...
Glanbia delivers a cautious outlook for the New Year
Glanbia delivers a cautious outlook for the New Year
A good performance in 2008 and a cautious outlook for 2009 – that was the thrust of Glanbia’s trading statement...
Desperate times call for desperate measures?
Desperate times call for desperate measures?
If you haven’t read Michael Lewis’ 1989 bestseller ‘Liar’s Poker’ about his brief life as a broker at...
Suckler scheme must be maintained at current rate
Suckler scheme must be maintained at current rate
The €80 per cow rate currently guaranteed by the Suckler Welfare Scheme must be maintained by the Department of Agriculture this...
Good news: fuel prices reach a four year low!
Good news: fuel prices reach a four year low!
Good news, business readers: motorists across the city and county are currently filling their tanks at prices last recorded in...
Graduated driving licence system mooted by Road Safety Authority
Graduated driving licence system mooted by Road Safety Authority
Earlier this week, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) launched a consultation process to seek public opinion on the introduction of...
Construction activity slows as economic slide continues
Construction activity slows as economic slide continues
Things are going to get worse before they get better in the construction industry, a sentiment confirmed by the latest Ulster...
Tramore's "save Crystal" appeal
Tramore's "save Crystal" appeal
An appeal has gone to government from Tramore Town Council to “save” Waterford Crystal. At the Council’s...
Crystal's future shattered
Crystal's future shattered
Shop stewards at Waterford Crystal were in intense discussions at time of going to press on Tuesday night to establish whether...
Fears mount over Crystal pension's viability
Fears mount over Crystal pension's viability
The pensions of all existing Waterford Crystal employees could be under threat, pension experts have predicted, if the receiver...
Local Adams' stores remain open
Local Adams' stores remain open
The jobs of Adams’ staff at three stores in the city and county appear safe, despite this week’s announcement of 850...
