Whether it was the protests in France at the increased retirement age or the announcement by the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer of the axing of almost a half a million public sector jobs, events during recent weeks reminded us that Ireland is not alone in

Without a doubt the story of recent weeks, if not the year, was the remarkable rescue of the 33 trapped Chilean miners.   It was a rescue attempt that seemed improbable, if not downright impossible. It is only a few weeks ago since the authorities were

Remarks by Willie O’Dea T.D., Dail Éireann – Wednesday October 27th 2010 Statements on Macro Economic and Fiscal Outlook. We must now confront the scourge of unemployment: Having a job does more for a person than a legion of social workers  During his contribution to

Willie O’Dea TD has been informed by his colleague Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Mary Hanafin TD that she has given approval for a significant re-development of King John’s castle. This will also lead to the revamp of the Nicholas Street area, spearheaded by

While he may talk a lot, it is rare that Enda Kenny says anything of any consequence. Perhaps this is the reason so many in the commentariat failed to grasp the significance of Enda’s gut dismissal of the call for a Tallaght II type united

Willie O’Dea T.D. has welcomed the announcement that over €240,000 has been provided by the Government to assist Limerick local authorities in meeting the costs associated with the operation of their bring banks and civic amenity facilities. Limerick City Council has been allocated €65,867 and