Hurling league and championship set for revamp in 2014
The GAA has outlined the changes being considered for the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship and the National Hurling League.
View ArticleBurton: 2,000 places added to CE scheme
Minister Joan Burton made the announcement today about the scheme, saying that it was part of the efforts to help jobseekers become employment-ready.
View ArticleSIPTU encourages members to accept Croke Park agreement
The union said that the proposals on the table were “the best that could be obtained through negotiation”.
View ArticleEquality expert to examine if Croke Park proposals are “anti-women”
Unions opposed to the Croke Park II deal have called in the equality expert to see if women will be dispoportionately affected by changes to shift work.
View ArticleSIPTU members at Tara Mines accept company's proposals
In January this year the company put its entire workforce on protective notice.
View ArticleFree vote for TDs among radical proposals for Dáil reform
Goverment TDs should be allowed to vote against their party on certain matters under proposals by backbench TD Eoghan Murphy in an internal document circulated among Fine Gael members this week.
View ArticlePrimary teachers vote to accept Haddington Road proposals
A ballot of INTO members showed that 63 per cent are in favour of the proposals.
View ArticleFreedom of Information bill criticised – because Irish Water isn’t included
Seán Fleming TD said that the legislation has ‘severe limits’ and that Irish Water should be included under it.
View ArticleHere's what a marriage proposal is meant to look like
Or rather, what some really excellent marriage proposals look like.
View ArticleCall for 50c 'environmental levy' on packs of 20 cigarettes
ASH Ireland said the levy should be imposed on the tobacco industry, on the ‘polluter pays’ principle.
View ArticleLabour TD: Sinn Féin's Budget proposals based on uncosted, fairytale economics
Any analysis of what is contained in Sinn Féin’s pre-Budget submission shows it to be the usual mix of simplistic solutions based on uncosted, fairytale economics, argues Labour TD Derek Nolan.
View ArticleWallis strike comes to an end after five weeks
The strike could have escalated to include stores in Blanchardstown and Liffey Valley, had a satisfactory conclusion not been reached.
View ArticleCentral Council to decide on 2014 Hurling League format this weekend
Four proposals to chose from – we take you through them all
View ArticlePoll: Which format would you like to see for the 2014 hurling league?
The Central Council of the GAA will decide today on the structures for next year’s competition.
View ArticleASTI recommends members reject Haddington Road deal
The Central Executive Committee decided today that the Haddington Road proposals should be put to a members’ vote.
View Article"Initiative overload": ASTI bring Junior Cycle concerns to TDs and Senators
Teachers say they have major concerns about how the plans will be implemented. Initial talks with the Department took place on Monday.
View ArticleNew GAA championship proposals won’t be voted on until after 2014 Congress
The FRC’s innovative proposals were announced yesterday.
View ArticleSinn Fein to review Haass proposals today
The Sinn Féin Ard Comhairle will review the outcome of the Haass talks on parades, flags and the past today in Dublin.
View ArticleMartin McGuinness urges Enda Kenny and David Cameron to endorse Haass proposals
Sinn Féin approved the Haass recommendations yesterday.
View Article‘Bit of a head scratcher’ – Leinster GAA chief gives verdict on FRC prosposals
Michael Delaney has expressed concerns about the plans to shake up the structure of the football championship.
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