The new household tax is very unpopular and could put many government TD seats at risk in next election. How the tax is...
Farming
Cheesed off at brand names
Cheesed off at brand names
ANOTHER chapter of Waterford’s industrial history closed last week as the gates of the Kilmeaden Cheese Factory shut for the...
Parish pump politics is alive and well
Parish pump politics is alive and well
THE past few weeks have blatantly highlighted that parish pump politics is alive and well at the very top of Irish political...
Off-licence levy plan by Fianna Fail
Off-licence levy plan by Fianna Fail
Fianna Fail is planning a special levy on off-licences to combat suicide prevention. This proposed 7.5 per cent levy could lead...
Hospital Campaign
Hospital Campaign
The strength of feeling over the hospitals issue is still very strong. Last Saturday, once again, there was a large march in...
Visible decay of city areas
Visible decay of city areas
SOME weeks ago, I compiled a news story about the temporary closure of the William Vincent Wallace Plaza opposite Reginald’s...
Britain’s uncertain future within the EU
Britain’s uncertain future within the EU
The prospect of Britain leaving the European Union should its voters opt to leave after a Conservative-promised referendum in...
Speed signs signal stupidity
Speed signs signal stupidity
SPEED limits are generally expected to protect and are viewed as being for the good of all in order to ensure safety on our...
Storm gathers over Garda cuts
Storm gathers over Garda cuts
Around the country, there is great concern over the closure of 95 Garda stations, the vast majority being in rural areas such as...
The forgotten village by the sea
The forgotten village by the sea
LAST week I reported on the closure of Bonmahon Health Centre which signalled another significant blow for the tranquil seaside...
Speed signs signal stupidity
Speed signs signal stupidity
Speed signs signal stupidity 05KieranColumn.jpg There are countless numbers of incredulous speed limits across the country at...
Concern over closure of Garda Stations
Concern over closure of Garda Stations
Many rural communities are very concerned about the imminent closure of Garda Stations as a result of centralisation. Budget...
