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'A generation of people (in Kilkenny) will be dead and gone before their lanes are tarred'

"A generation of people will be dead and gone before their lanes are tarred." That's according to Cllr Mary Hilda Cavanagh, who made the comment at the latest full meeting of Kilkenny County Council. [articlepreview id="1170807" link="https://www....

26 May 2023 at 16:38

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Children with special needs ‘left in limbo’ over assessment delays, TD warns

Children with special needs have been failed by the State, the Dail has heard. Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty said youngsters have been “left in limbo” by long delays in being assessed. He said there are 17,000 children waiting on initial contact ...

29 Sept 2022 at 15:15

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Ryan Tubridy pay furore raises huge questions for RTE, says committee chair

The Ryan Tubridy pay controversy at RTE has raised huge questions about governance and accountability at Ireland’s national broadcaster, the chair of an influential parliamentary committee has said. RTE apologised on Thursday after admitting ...

23 Jun 2023 at 12:07

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Minister Flanagan to discuss Brexit at Kilkenny event

Minister for Foreign Affairs Charles Flanagan is to give the keynote address on the implications of Brexit at a major conference in Kilkenny this Friday (November 4), which will be attended by journalists from across Europe. Minister ...

01 Nov 2016 at 14:49

Kennedy Summer School Announces Stellar 2022 Panel Moderated by Brian O’Donovan

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Kennedy Summer School Announces Stellar 2022 Panel to be Moderated by Brian O’Donovan

The Kennedy Summer School has announced a stellar line up for 2022 which will feature a lively US politics panel discussion moderated by RTÉ’s Brian O’Donovan. The panel includes Professor in American Literature and Chair of Public ...

27 Jul 2022 at 13:23

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Proposed constituency boundary changes in Kilkenny are 'bizarre and illogical'

Cllr Pat Fitzpatrick (Fianna Fáil) has branded the recommended changes to constituency boundaries in County Kilkenny as 'bizarre and illogical'. "I am shocked and saddened to see a large part of North Kilkenny being carved up and ...

01 Sept 2023 at 13:40

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World will reflect on Gaza conflict as ‘time of dark shame’ – Taoiseach

The world has not done enough to bring about a ceasefire in Gaza, the Irish premier has said. Simon Harris called for an urgent review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement as he said human rights clauses in the trade pact were ...

20 Aug 2024 at 14:33

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Rishi Sunak wins Tory leadership contest to become new British prime minister

Rishi Sunak warned his warring MPs the Conservatives must “unite or die” in the face of a “profound economic challenge” after winning the race to be the next prime minister. The former chancellor ruled out opposition demands ...

24 Oct 2022 at 18:15

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Simon Harris: A savvy politician who has long eyed the role of Irish premier

After Leo Varadkar’s whirlwind resignation, Simon Harris is set to become the new leader of Fine Gael and Ireland’s next premier. In a matter of hours, the Wicklow TD garnered a plethora of parliamentarians, MEPs and ...

21 Mar 2024 at 19:32

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British ministers ‘reluctant to accept McGuinness committed to peace process’

Senior British ministers were reluctant to accept that Martin McGuinness was “genuinely” committed to the peace process in Northern Ireland, archive files have revealed. Secretary of State Sir Patrick Mayhew also ...

30 Dec 2022 at 11:34

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Cabinet to agree ‘more challenging’ housing targets of 50,000 a year

The Cabinet is set to agree on new housing targets that will see the Government build 50,000 houses a year until 2030. Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien said the new targets will be a “significant increase” ...

05 Nov 2024 at 11:41

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Cowen elected as marathon count entered final stages

There are only three MEPs yet to be officially announced in Ireland, following the election of Fianna Fail’s Barry Cowen. Mr Cowen was elected at 1.30am on Friday morning following days of counting for the ...

14 Jun 2024 at 03:06

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