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Councillors angry at green light for late night casino
There has been some disquiet amongst members of Kilkenny Borough Council following the news that a private members club where gambling will take place, has been given planning permission to stay open until 4am on 40 Parliament Street, by Kilkenny Local Authorities.
Head shops have no place in Irish society
The latest figures from the gardaí and the Department of Justice show that 36 head shops are still open across the country, the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children was told this week. Mayo TD Beverley Flynn is a member of the committee.
Castlerea Prison responds to Walsh’s allegations about prisoner escape
A spokesperson for Castlerea Prison has responded to allegations by Fine Gale councillor Brian Walsh, regarding the recent escape of a prisoner from University Hospital Galway.
CCTV on long finger for Willow Park
A disagreement over CCTV almost became a sticking point for the adoption of the Draft Improvement Plan for the Willow Park and Meadowbrook estates at this week’s town council meeting.
Headshops under threat from vandals, thieves, and protesters
Kilkenny’s Hemp Shop on Dean Street is facing yet another day of drama tomorrow (Saturday) when protesters take to the street to voice their opposition to the store’s presence in the city.
Councillors call for CCTV in Ballinrobe
Ballinrobe is need of a CCTV camera system according to a number of councillors who spoke at the monthly meeting of the Claremorris electoral area committee this week.
City councillor fears for head shop turf war
The destruction of two head shops in Dublin city centre by fire in the space of a week is alarming for businesses close to the Galway premises, according to city councillor Niall Mc Nelis.
Kenny may not be the most charismatic, but he brings electoral success — Flanagan tells college
Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan has expressed surprise and shock at former RTE economics editor George Lee’s decision to resign from the party. Speaking in NUI Galway on Monday the Fine Gael spokesperson on Justice, Equality and Law Reform said it was a sad day for Fine Gael.
Fine for attempted social welfare fraud
A man who used a false name to apply for social welfare has been fined €1,500.
Knife man avoids 11 month sentence
A man already serving a sentence, who was caught with a Stanley knife in his pocket after Gardai stopped his car, was given a two concurrent month addition in the District Court this week (January 27), despite being threatened with 11 months.
