Week 38 - Wednesday

The long-awaited Midlands Hospice is running €12 million, or 30%, over budget, with the HSE carrying out a value-engineering exercise on the project following years of campaigning and local fundraising. 011026 Family Carers Ireland says 71% of carers are struggling to make ends meet and is calling …

More than 1,000 people attended a meeting in Moate over rising fuel and living costs, with organisers warning further fuel protests will take place if the upcoming Budget fails to deliver the action they are seeking. House price inflation is showing signs of easing nationally, but prices continue …

More than 100,000 public sector workers are beginning industrial action today over delays in securing a new pay agreement, with work-to-rule action ahead of two planned strike dates in October.  A nationwide 15-minute walkout is taking place to highlight violence against women and girls, follo…

A father and daughter have died following a workplace incident at Banagher Precast Concrete in Offaly, with the Health and Safety Authority launching an investigation and the local community described as being in deep shock. 290926 Irish households are estimated to throw away around €60 worth of fo…