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Tributes paid to long-serving former Fianna Fail politician Tom Hussey
There was sadness in local political circles this week at the passing of former TD, Minister, Senator, Councillor Tom Hussey.
Compromise reached on beach by-laws to ensure retention of Blue Flags
Blue Flag beaches in the county are to have designated areas where people can walk their dogs during the summer bathing season, which will in turn allow the beaches to keep their status as Blue Flag beaches.
Improvement works to ‘dangerous junctions’
Improvement works are to take place at two junctions, one at the Lisdonagh Road, the other in Raheen, both of which have been described as “dangerous”.
Hoade demands more gardaí for rural Ireland
Career criminals who repeatedly commit burglaries should get ten-year minimum sentences, according to one local councillor.
Hogan returns to Westmeath County Council chamber amid divisive co-option process
A close to three year absence from local politics came to an end on Monday afternoon for Athlone native, Paul Hogan, as he was successfully co-opted to fill the casual vacancy in the Westmeath County Council chamber.
Our city councillors in 2021 - a review
As we approach the end of another year, it is always interesting to review the local political goings-on in the Galway City Council. Let us examine each grouping in the chamber.
New school buildings for Scoil Chaitríona both ‘long overdue’ and a ‘huge boost’
Approval for construction of two new school buildings for Scoil Chaitríona in Renmore, has been hailed as both “long overdue” and a “huge boost” by politicians on the east side of the city.
Mayo GAA and wider community mourn late PJ McGrath
The late PJ McGrath was laid to rest yesterday in St. Colman’s Cemetery in Claremorris.
Why workers need protections more than ever
One of the basic lessons from the pandemic is how interconnected we are - your mask protects me, mine protects you. Early outbreaks of Covid in meat-processing factories - where workers cannot practice social distancing - were exacerbated by the fact these low-income workers lack sick pay. Unable to afford to (willingly) forego wages, workers masked symptoms, hoped for the best, and clocked in, with disastrous results.