Ministers conduct post-mortem on Government’s household tax campaign
A senior Government Minister says after four years of cutbacks, he thinks the majority of people saw the household charge as an opportunity...
Fiscal Authority warns more austerity may be needed
The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has warned that the Government's debt targets for this year - as laid down by the Troika...
Fears vulnerable Clare Garda Stations won’t escape second Ministerial cull
There's renewed concern about the future of rural garda stations across Clare with news the Justice Minister is seeking further closures. Alan Shatter has...
Irish Cement Workers go on strike
Up to 100 workers at Irish Cement Ltd plants in Limerick and Meath have gone on strike. They've been manning pickets at the entrances...
Man held over US college shooting
A man has been arrested on suspicion of shooting dead seven students at a university in California. He's been named as 43 year...
Loophead Lighthouse to reopen in June
The tourism industry in West Clare has been given another boost with the news that the Loop Head lighthouse will re open...
Top marks for Ennis General in new HSE health survey
Ennis General has been rated as among the best performing hospitals in the country. Clare's County Hospital got the green light in the...
Investigation into cluster deaths at nursing home
GPs are being asked to report any unusual clusters of respiratory illness, following the deaths of six people at a private nursing home in...
