[ad_1] The government will be forced to walk a fine line in next month’s budget with debt levels spiraling and the prospect of a no-deal Brexit looming, the Finance Department chief economist warned. In a presentation given to senior officials in recent days, John McCarthy said that Ireland’s public debt was already “among the highest … Read more
[ad_1] Dublin’s pubs will be closed next week in another blow for innkeepers. Dizzying Covid numbers up to 30 times higher in Dublin than other counties have forced the government’s hand. Sources said cabinet ministers felt they had no choice but to treat Dublin as a special case after a marathon meeting of the Covid … Read more
[ad_1] Boris Johnson’s plan to violate international law in breach of the Brexit withdrawal agreement has survived a secondary rebellion to spend its first stint in Parliament. The UK internal market bill, which gives British ministers the power to override parts of the withdrawal agreement and the Northern Ireland protocol, passed its second reading by … Read more
[ad_1] Alan Hughes is known as the happy face who greets sleepy Virgin Media viewers every morning on Ireland AM, yet the veteran announcer has a painful past that he rarely shares. Speaking to Brian Dowling on his Death Becomes Him podcast, the host spoke about losing both of his parents at such a young … Read more
[ad_1] Dublin’s pubs will be closed next week in another blow for innkeepers. Soaring Covid figures up to 30 times higher in Dublin than other counties will force the government’s hand this morning. Sources said cabinet ministers felt they had no choice but to treat Dublin as a special case after a marathon meeting of … Read more
[ad_1] After several years in hibernation, Chelsea will become one of the biggest spenders in this Covid-infected transfer window, and despite the cynicism surrounding their spending spree, it’s easy to explain how they are funding a large number of transfers. . Iverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has suggested that Chelsea’s spending is being backed by the … Read more
[ad_1] The Dublin Chamber of Commerce wants the capital to become a “15-minute city” as part of an ambitious new urban vision. The business group says that instead of designated offices, residential and commercial areas, residents could work, shop and have leisure facilities within minutes of their home. The organization says that through renewed planning, … Read more
[ad_1] Infectious disease consultancy Clíona Ní Cheallaigh has described the increase in the number of Covid-19 cases in Ireland as worrying. Speaking on RTÉ’s Today with Claire Byrne, she said: “The scene is changing in hospitals and they are starting to see patients who are not doing well with Covid.” Dr. Ní Cheallaigh said that … Read more
[ad_1] JOHN Delaney ruled Irish football for 15 years. As executive director of the FAI, he was not challenged and enjoyed all the trappings of power. 9 John Delaney, former CEO of FAI in disgraceCredit: PA: Press Association 9 Henry’s handball in 2009 denied Ireland a place in the World CupCredit: AFP 9 Feeling the … Read more
[ad_1] Avant Money, the Leitrim-based consumer finance company, has started taking applications for its products starting Monday with a fixed-rate mortgage offering that is the lowest on the market. Avant Money, formerly known as Avantcard, is based in Carrick on Shannon with a second office in Dublin. It is owned by the Spanish banking group … Read more