The sudden u-turn by Fianna Fail on water charges and the excessive use of water this week is populist, totally wrong, and and typical of old style politics without any…
The announcement from the National Transport Authority today that the Athlone to Westport bus route which was earmarked for closure by Bus Eireann would be saved is very welcome. Not…
While the announcement this week from Norwegian Air of cheap flights from Ireland to the USA is welcome for consumers, it does noting for regional development at all and Knock…
The Repair To Lease Scheme announced by the Government today is welcome and anything that will lead to the rejuvenation of rural areas is a positive development. This is something…
I welcome the appointment of Roscommon town man Maurice Buckley as the new Chairman of the Office Of Public Works. It’s a challenging position and among other things a lot…
I note that Fianna Fail spokesman for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has accused Minister Michael Creed of kicking any tillage aid package to touch accusing Fine Gael of not caring about…
In the discussion document presented by Bus Eireann to the unions on Monday there are three routes including one from Athlone to Westport proposed for closure. Any closure of rural…
The need for immediate action to be taken on the issue of high seed broadband access in rural areas and in the West of Ireland in particular is highlighted in…
The CETA free trade deal between the EU and Canada which was passed this week in the EU parliament by 408 votes to 254 it represents a serious threat to…
UPDATED SITUATION Any closures of Regional Veterinary Laboratories around the country proposed under a Department of Agricultural review would be a huge blow to farmers at a time when…