OPW rejects Cork’s alternative flood plans as ‘simply not feasible’

[ad_1] The Office of Public Works has rejected as “simply unworkable” a retired professor’s theory that a new upstream reservoir combined with a downstream tidal barrier can protect Cork from flooding for half the cost of his relief plan. Lower Lee flood plan of 150 million euros (LLFRS). As the city prepared for the second … Read more

An XI of heroes of this historical meeting

[ad_1] A big crash midweek go Tottenham and Liverpool face off in a battle for the number one spot at Christmas, with the Reds having top form in recent meetings between the two clubs. The Spurs haven’t beaten the Merseysiders since a 4-1 win at Wembley in 2017. Dele Alli found the net that day, … Read more

Cork City leaks feared significant flooding

[ad_1] Cork City has escaped major flooding this morning. The city is now reopening. Image: Larry Cummins The high tide passed just after 6:20 a.m. M. With a small flood in the low docks. The water levels in the river have already dropped. Strong southeastern winds, which had been forecast to combine with high tide, … Read more

Striking Debenhams workers ‘shocked’ by recommendation of € 3m training fund

[ad_1] STORE MANAGERS REPRESENTING former Debenhams workers have said they are “shocked” and “deeply disappointed” by Labor Court Chief Kevin Foley’s proposals to resolve a months-long dispute over severance pay. A recommendation from Foley would see that 3 million euros would be provided to workers who lost their jobs this year as part of a … Read more

Neasa Hourigan Calls Efforts To Push CETA Deal ‘Extraordinary’ And ‘Cynical’

[ad_1] THE GREEN PARTY TD Neasa Hourigan has said that efforts to push government approval of key elements of the controversial CETA EU-Canada trade deal are “extraordinary” and “cynical”. A vote on the deal was to be held in the Dáil yesterday, but it was postponed until next month after several TDs raised concerns about … Read more

The government agrees to create a 3 million euro fund for former Debenhams workers

[ad_1] The government agreed to create a € 3 million fund for former Debenhams workers following a commitment facilitated by Labor Court President Kevin Foley. Mr. Foley agreed to be involved in the dispute following a request from the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste. The engagement, which lasted three weeks, ended today. The Government agreed due … Read more

Woman stole 20,000 euros from the social club and the company’s credit card, a court said

[ad_1] A woman who stole more than € 20,000 from her company’s social club and the company’s credit card spent the money on luxury vacations and shopping trips, a Dublin court has heard. Nicola Henry (32) was a secretary at the Johnson & Johnson social club when she wrote 37 checks to herself, forging the … Read more

Fund of 3 million euros for the training and improvement of Debenhams workers

[ad_1] The Government will establish a € 3 million business training, further development and start-up fund to help former Debenhams workers who lost their jobs when the company’s Irish operation went into liquidation last year with the loss of around 1,200 jobs. The proposal is part of a recommendation drawn up by Labor Court President … Read more

HSE paid cash up front for fans that were never used

[ad_1] A multi-million dollar deal to bring medical ventilators to Ireland caused the HSE to pay cash up front a month in advance to a company with no business history. HSE paid Roqu Media International Limited, a Dublin-based company with a history of managing festivals in countries such as Saudi Arabia and Bulgaria, € 14.1 … Read more

Woman stole more than € 20,000 from the social club and the company’s credit card to finance shopping trips and luxury vacations

[ad_1] A woman who stole more than € 20,000 from her company’s social club and the company’s credit card spent the money on luxury vacations and shopping trips, a Dublin court has heard. Nicola Henry (32) was a secretary at the Johnson & Johnson social club when she wrote 37 checks to herself, forging the … Read more