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New Covid-19 measures could 'decimate childcare sector', warns Rabbitte
Many childcare providers will be excluded under the Department of Children and Youth Affairs' new scheme to protect workers in the sector, while creches risk getting very little funding, or no funding at all.
Dáil must continue to meet in a time of crisis, says Connolly
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For the Labour Party to describe the Dáil meeting as "non-essential" is "deeply troubling", when holding the Government to account is "vital" given the "extraordinary emergency legislation" passed in the last two weeks.
Westmeath County Council continue to provide number of important public services
Westmeath County Council continues to deliver vital public services in the challenging circumstances arising from the Covid-19 pandemic and are being continually advised by relevant Government and public agencies in doing so.
Westmeath County Council formerly announces COVID-19 related measures
In response to the Government’s formalised range of measures aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19, Westmeath County Council has announced that all libraries in the environs are now closed with public access to Athlone Castle, Luan Gallery and Abbey Road Studios not permissible until March 29.
Why Ireland needs a Fianna Fáil/Fine Gael coalition right now
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The former British prime minister, Harold Wilson, once mused that "a week is a long time in politics". Never in modern times has that phrase been so true.
"They will say when things were at our worst, we were at our best," says Taoiseach in St Patrick's Day speech
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Lá Fhéile Pádraig shona daoibh!
Galway Drum Show postponed until August
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THE GALWAY Drum Show 2020, which was due to take place next week, has been postponed until August, in response to the Covid 19 outbreak.
Canney welcomes support for flood victims
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has welcomed the announcement of two Government schemes to support people and businesses affected by flooding.
Flynn wants action on footpaths in Westport
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Fine Gael Cllr Peter Flynn has called for action to be taken to improve the footpaths around Westport town. Speaking at the West Mayo Municipal District February meeting this week, he said: "It has been something that has bothered me since I came back on to this council in June last year and I am talking about the main thoroughfares. What has really brought it to a head in the last few months has been the Quay Road - probably the busiest footpath outside the town centre. It links the Quay and the town and is used by visitors and locals alike.
Financial assistance a must for flood affected families
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Fianna Fáil TD for Longford-Westmeath, Robert Troy, has called on the Government to outline what financial assistance is available to people whose homes and land has been affected by flooding.