Here’s What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.
Bus Éireann stands over ban on over-70s school bus drivers amid shortage
The school bus service is experiencing shortages of drivers as schools return for the academic year.
Farmers say there will be ‘massive ramifications’ over decision to cut nitrate derogation limit
Ireland’s nitrates derogration provides farmers an opportunity to farm at higher stocking rates when they take extra steps to protect the environment.
Young girl who died in drowning incident in Co Cork yesterday named locally
Emily Roman would have turned eight tomorrow.
Five men charged over fatal assault of Mark Loughlin in Co Kildare in 2021
Mark Loughlin, aged in his 20s, died following an incident in Allenwood, Co Kildare on 3 January 2021.
Farmer: Irish farming is connected with nature – we are not the enemy
Vincent Roddy of the Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association argues for a continuation of the Irish farming system as is.
Two men charged with murder of Conor Browne in Co Tyrone
The 28-year-old died after he was stabbed in the Main Street area of Castlederg on Saturday.
Council accused of ‘brazen rip off’ over €99 charge for ‘watching the sunset’ at Cliffs of Moher
It’s the latest criticism over how Clare County Council is attempting to market one of the country’s most scenic sites.
