Tag Archive | Government
Agreement reached on proposed Protection Of Maternal Life Bill
The Government has reached a consensus on legislation for the X Case. The Daily Shift’s Nicole O’Connor reports… About these ads
Two die in China from Rare Bird Flu Strain
Swine flu was a major health scare in 2009, but the virus has claimed another two lives. The Daily Shift’s Jenna Hogdins has more…
Seanad reform bill to be presented to government today
A bill to be presented to the Oireachtas today could mean an overhaul of the Seanad. The Daily Shift’s Eimear Morrissey has more…
Reasons to love Ireland #9
Ireland is famous for many things, a recent visitor described the luck of the Irish as only considerable while driving the treacherous roads. Mark Roche of The Daily Shift shares a secret of Irish infrastructure…
Ireland to legislate on abortion
Ireland are finally going to legislate on abortion but what does this mean for Irish citizens? The Daily Shift’s Shane Burke tells us more…
Savita’s husband suing Irish government
The husband of Savita Halappanavar intends to sue the Irish government. The Daily Shift’s Lisa Redmond has the story…
Ireland experiences population growth
The recession in Ireland has seen a considerable baby-boom, according to new evidence. The Daily Shift’s Shane Burke has the story…
Waterford Gives A Shirt among recent protests in Dublin
The Daily Shift’s Sean Defoe reports on a number of protests that took place in Dublin recently, including the Waterford Gives A Shirt campaign and a pro-choice protest…
USI President John Logue released after his arrest in the Dáil
USI President John Logue was arrested by Gardaí in the Dáil while representing the students of Ireland. Cáthal Power of The Daily Shift reports…
Waterford downgrades inspire protest; public turn out in force
Thousands of people lined the streets of Waterford city yesterday, protesting against the recent downgrade of the city and potential downgrade of Waterford Regional Hospital. Sean Defoe of The Daily Shift has more…
Silly S.U.S.I; 50,000 Irish students wait patiently for financial aid
S.U.S.I is the latest organisation, founded in order to regulate and grant financial aid to students in Ireland. As we move towards the end of Term 1, 50,000 students are left without any idea whether they will have the aid they need. Aine Ryan of the Daily Shift has more…
Government divided over health cuts
The Fine Gael and Labour coalition are facing tensions over proposed health cuts. The Daily Shift’s Cassie-Louise Hanlon reports…
Politicians say they support gay marriage, but are they just empty words?
The Daily Shift’s Daithi Linanne discusses gay marriage and the recent spate of TD’s that have come out in support of gay marriage, but is it enough…
