Abusers do not deserve the cloak of anonymity says Flynn

Fri, Jun 19, 2009

The file on the Ryan report cannot be closed until the guilty are brought to justice and made face the full rigours of the law for their abuse and neglect, Beverley Flynn TD has said.

Dáil should sit for summer to deal with fiscal crisis - Flynn

Fri, Jun 19, 2009

Mayo Deputy Beverley Flynn said this week that the Dáil should sit during the summer until the banking and fiscal crisis is brought under control.

Balla man who had name on his number plates convicted

Fri, Jun 19, 2009

A plumber from Balla whose front and rear number plates were obstructed and did not conform to standard was before Castlebar District Court this week.

Summer Works Scheme for Barnatra NS

Fri, Jun 19, 2009

Barnatra National School has been successful in its appeal to be included in the Department of Education and Science Summer Works Scheme 2009.

‘National crisis’ as drug treatment services being slashed — Ring

Fri, Jun 19, 2009

Fianna Fáil has created a time-bomb by cutting back on essential drug treatment services, storing up massive problems for the future, Fine Gael Community Rural and Gaeltacht Spokesman Michael Ring TD warned after the Comptroller and Auditor General’s report published a damning report on drug services.

HSE says centre of excellence not under threat

Fri, Jun 19, 2009

The HSE has dismissed rumours that cancer services at University Hospital Galway are under threat because of budget pressures. The suggestions were made after a leaked internal letter was quoted in a newspaper but this letter was only meant as a discussion paper, the HSE has explained.

Third drink driving conviction for Hollymount farmer

Fri, Jun 19, 2009

Judge Mary Devins asked a man who pleaded guilty to drink driving for the third time why she should not send him to prison. She also said that if people are to take the law seriously it’s up to the judiciary to impose sentencing, “as fines and disqualifications didn’t teach you a lesson before”.

Sports projects in Mayo receive €16,000 in funding

Fri, Jun 19, 2009

Twenty-five sports projects throughout Mayo have received a total of € 16,000 in funding under the Mayo Sports Partnerships Special Participation Project Initiative Scheme 2009.

Employers reminded of their duty to employees who drive for work

Fri, Jun 19, 2009

Up to one third of all road collisions involve drivers who are using their vehicle for work. This means that around 100 people die in work related road crashes in Ireland each year.

Three week drinking binge leads to driving ban

Fri, Jun 19, 2009

A Claremorris man who was caught drink driving after a three week drinking session as he tried to cope with the loss of his business, was banned from driving for two years at Claremorris District Court this week. Edward Killeen of Kilbeg, Claremorris, pleaded guilty to the charge in court.

Recession no excuse for safety cuts — Calleary

Fri, Jun 19, 2009

Minister of State, Dara Calleary, has urged businesses to keep health and safety at the top of their agenda, and not use the economic downturn as an excuse for cut backs in this area.

Ministers to meet in Belmullet as anti-Shell tensions mount

Fri, Jun 19, 2009

The Minister for Communications, Energy, and Natural Resources Eamon Ryan and Minister for Community, Rural, and Gaeltacht Affairs Éamon Ó Cuív will attend the Community Forum for Development in North West Mayo in Belmullet this Monday, during a chaotic period where escalating tensions in the local community continue to grow .

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