VHI increases to be challenged on age discrimination grounds - Cowley

Mon, Feb 07, 2011

Labour General Election candidate Dr Jerry Cowley is calling on the Equality Authority to address what he has dubbed “the blatant discrimination” against older people by VHI who have raised their premium levels for older people.

Ruairi Quinn TD to open Labour office in Castlebar today

Mon, Feb 07, 2011

Labours National Director of Elections and Education spokesperson, Ruairi Quinn TD is coming to Castlebar today (Monday) to open Dr Jerry Cowley's campaign office at Lower Chapel Street at 3.30pm.

Fine Gael’s ‘5-point plan to get Ireland working’ - Kenny

Mon, Feb 07, 2011

Fine Gael party leader, Enda Kenny TD, along with members of his front bench have outlined the core elements of the party’s ‘5-point plan to get Ireland working’. The plan is designed to create jobs, reform the health system, fix the budget crisis, make Government smaller and more cost effective and put the burden on politicians first.

Economy, bank bailout and political reform dominate Daly campaign

Mon, Feb 07, 2011

The economy, the bank bailout and political reform dominated the launch of General Election candidate Martin Daly’s campaign in Ballina. Over 100 people attended the launch in Hotel Ballina where the Independent candidate, with the support of the Mayo Reform Movement, outlined his policies.

Scheme will help reduce farm water costs, says Mulherin

Mon, Feb 07, 2011

The €53 million Dairy Equipment and the Rainwater Harvesting Schemes that will open for applications on Tuesday, March 1, will help reduce water costs on Mayo farms, according to Mayo Fine Gael General Election candidate, Cllr Michelle Mulherin.

Jobs future in Mayo is Green - Carey

Mon, Feb 07, 2011

John Carey, Green Party General Election candidate for Mayo, said that Mayo’s employment future was green. He warned Mayo voters not to be taken in by Johnny-come-lately promises on the green economy from other party candidates.

Credit Union to host personal finance public meeting in Castlebar

Mon, Feb 07, 2011

In the context of the deep recession and the current challenging economic times, the Irish League of Credit Unions has announced that it is organising a series of nationwide public meetings to provide expert personal finance advice and guidance to members of the public. The first meeting will be held in the Harlequin Hotel, Castlebar on Thursday February 10 at 6.30pm.