Waterford News and Star — News Archives

EU report reveals long-term and youth unemployment problem in Ireland

by WNS Reporter 22/05/13 2:42pm

Ireland continues to have the second worst long-term unemployment figures in the European Union. New figures from EuroStat show that the rate of long-term unemployment in Ireland in 2012 was 61.7%. That is compared to the EU average of 44.6%,...

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he will be making clear at a European Council meeting today that Ireland is...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 2:28pm Read More

Court finds pair guilty of murder of Brazilian man in Kerry

Two men have been found guilty of murdering a Brazilian man and dumping his body in a north Kerry bog.The...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 2:21pm Read More

Gallagher: Only right and proper that EU recognises Irish language

A Fianna Fáil MEP is welcoming efforts to support the establishment of an Irish-language version of the official European Parliament...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 2:11pm Read More

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Tit Bonhomme ‘had sudden change in direction’, inquest told

The Tit Bonhomme had a sudden change in direction minutes before it crashed into Adam Island, according to a marine...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 1:29pm Read More

Court appoints provisional liquidator to Ballykisteen Hotel

A provisional liquidator has been appointed to a Co Tipperary hotel with 75 weddings on the books - including one...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 1:02pm Read More

Obesity ‘costing Irish economy more than €1bn per year’

Leading health experts say obesity is costing the Irish economy more than €1bn every year. That is according to data...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 12:50pm Read More

CSO report puts Dublin top of the income rankings

Dubliners have the highest disposable income per person in the state, according to the Central Statistics Office.They also have the...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 12:33pm Read More

Tánaiste: No question of Minister ‘keeping tabs on political opponents’

The Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has warned the Justice Minister Alan Shatter that there is no justification for privacy issues to...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 12:30pm Read More

Minister open to extending Dáil term to complete abortion legislation

The Minister for Health James Reilly has raised the prospect of extending the Dáil term to deal with the new...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 11:38am Read More

Widow sets up club to ease loneliness of living alone

by Mary Ellen Breen 21/05/13 4:12pm

WHEN Kay Forristal lost her husband of 36 years to cancer, her life was turned upside down. While acknowledging the fantastic support of her children and friends, she said those who are widowed are left with a lasting sense of...