Kenny welcomes latest fall in unemployment figures

Fri, Feb 05, 2016

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny has welcomed recent employment figures which show that the unemployment rate has fallen to 8.6 per cent, the lowest it has been since 2008.

A Sinn Féin government will deliver for farmers and fishermen — Conway-Walsh

Fri, Feb 05, 2016

Sinn Fein has launched its new policy document A New Deal for the West which outlines a new vision for the west of Ireland. Chairperson of the Stand up for the West campaign is Mayo General Election candidate Cllr Rose Conway-Walsh who believes this deal will deliver for farmers and fishermen in the west of Ireland who for too long have not been adequately represented.

Disability Federation of Ireland campaign aims to ‘Disable Inequality’ in Election 2016

Fri, Feb 05, 2016

Disable Inequality, a major election campaign for the disability movement, was launched recently. The campaign is calling on the next government to establish a cabinet minister for disability inclusion. It is also calling for an end to the anomaly that means that people with disabilities cannot access many Government job activation schemes and the reinstatement of the €150m which has been taken out of disability health services since 2008. This is a grassroots movement election campaign that will engage the public and candidates across all 43 constituencies.

Fianna Fáil unveils A Manifesto for Rural Ireland

Fri, Feb 05, 2016

Fianna Fáil has launched "A Manifesto for Rural Ireland” which it says is a comprehensive policy document that provides a credible plan to support the development of rural parish communities and balanced regional development. The document was launched by party spokesperson on agriculture and food Éamon Ó Cuív and spokesperson on community affairs Bobby Aylward, the document sets out key reforms and proposals that Fianna Fáil will implement in government. These measures it says will directly improve service provision, infrastructure, and employment opportunities in rural Ireland.

New fire station for Crossmolina — Mulherin

Fri, Feb 05, 2016

Mayo Fine Gael TD Michelle Mulherin has welcomed confirmation that Crossmolina is to get a new fire station. "I have been pursuing the issue since my election with former minister Hogan and current minister Alan Kelly. Former councillor Eddie Staunton had brought it to my attention and I visited the premises and met with the fire fighters to see for myself," said Deputy Mulherin this week.

Cowley outlines his reasons for running

Fri, Feb 05, 2016

Mulranny doctor Jerry Cowley will run as an independent candidate in the General Election as part of a national campaign by GPs in rural Ireland. Dr Cowley, who has a practice in Mulranny for 35 years, is the second candidate to be put forward by the No Doctor, No Village, campaign. The first candidate was Dr Michael Harty of Kilmihil, Co Clare, who made his announcement earlier in January.

People Before Profit candidate hits out at Tesco

Fri, Feb 05, 2016

Tesco has announced that long serving members of staff are on ‘inflexible contracts’ and are demanding that they take wage cuts. Tom Moran, the People Before Profit General Election candidate, has claimed: “This move reflects the true nature of the Irish recovery — it is being built on a low wage economy. About 1,000 members of Tesco staff are affected and it would mean a cut of €2.35 (16.5 per cent) per hour for workers earning €14.31. Over a whole year, it would lead to a minimum reduction of €6,591 per worker."

Chambers pledges to fight for public service pay and conditions

Fri, Feb 05, 2016

Fianna Fáil General Election candidate for Mayo Lisa Chambers says her party will work to bring the take home pay of gardaí, teachers, and nurses in line with general wage improvements in the economy. Along with these measures, the party will address the inferior conditions of newly recruited public servants who secured jobs after 2011.

Teresa Mannion to launch Great Lakes Challenge Series

Fri, Feb 05, 2016

The most popular news reporter in Ireland, if not the world, Teresa Mannion of RTÉ will make a necessary journey to Tourmakeady this Sunday, February 7. Teresa the RTÉ News reporter became an overnight celebratory following her dramatic report on storm Desmond from the Salthill promenade – a report that went viral over the internet.

And we're off! Kenny confirms election on February 26

Wed, Feb 03, 2016

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny this morning confirmed that the general election will take place on Friday, February 26. The Taoiseach made the announcement this morning in the Dáil before he departed to go to Aras an Uachtarain to ask President Michael D Higgins to dissolve the 31st Dáil. 

Visiting restrictions in place at Mayo University Hospital

Tue, Feb 02, 2016

Visiting restrictions are in place at Mayo University Hospital in Castlebar due to a number of patients displaying symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting usually caused by norovirus, commonly known as the winter vomiting bug.

Read all about it — Westport to get a new library

Fri, Jan 29, 2016

There was good news for Westport this week with the announcement that the town was going to get a new library. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring.

Making the announcement Minister of State Ring said" “Funding of €1.1 million has been allocated for a new library at Westport. This will be a state of the art project and is a major boost to the town, The library will service the large population in the town, as well as schools. The new library will make a significant difference for the people of Westport and the surrounding areas and I very much welcome the allocation of funds to this worthwhile project. The Westport Library is a facility which is used widely by both young and old people and the new library will be warmly welcomed by everybody who uses the service.”

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