Irish Defence Forces to get new €16.5m worth of body armour in major modernisation deal
The contract with Belgian company Seyntex NV which will supply 6,105 body “armour systems” and a possibility of 2,000 more units if required.
Yet another housing forecast says the government will miss its completion targets
The BPFI said that based on population projections, as well as pent-up demand, there is a need to build at least 50,000 homes per year over the next five years.
Covid-19 inquiry set to get underway but will have no power to compel witnesses or documents
The Tánaiste said the review would be an “evaluation” of how the country performed during the coronavirus pandemic.
Michelle O’Neill weighs into dispute after Irish language protest at new Belfast station
Around 100 protestors yesterday took part in a demonstration at the new Grand Central Station in Belfast over a lack of Irish language signage.
Ireland to support EU recommendation for further sanctions on Israel – Tánaiste
Micheál Martin said the conflict in Gaza is a “war on the population”.
Martin says people of Gaza being ‘punished collectively’ after visiting Rafah crossing
Martin said that the trip is part of “intensive efforts to address the crisis in the Middle East”.
Tánaiste calls for ‘full transparency of salaries and packages’ within RTÉ
Micheál Martin added that exit payments ‘should correspond with norms’.
Government to examine debt repayments following wave of restaurant closures
Tánaiste Micheál Martin said he will look at phased warehoused debt repayments for the industry.
