The Health Service Executive saw its largest-ever surge in staff numbers last year, its chief executive has told the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health. The health service workforce is now its largest ever, having risen by over a fifth, 21.8%, since the end of 2019. Bernard Gloster said: “The highest …
Read More »Martin ‘surprised’ by Taoiseach’s resignation
Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said he “didn’t expect it at all” that the Taoiseach would announce his resignation. Leo Varadkar said he is stepping down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader in a press conference this afternoon. Speaking at Leinster House, Mr Varadkar said that being Taoiseach has been the …
Read More »Seismic announcement caught some in FG by surprise
Leo Varadkar has announced that he is to stand down as Fine Gael Leader and he will leave the office of Taoiseach when the Dáil returns after the Easter break. A new Fine Gael Leader will be in place by the Fine Gael Ard Fheis on Saturday 6 April. This …
Read More »Varadkar says not 'best person for the job any more'
Follow developments live as they happen as Leo Varadkar announces he is to step down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader. Source link
Read More »Ireland’s youngest Taoiseach moves on
Leo Varadkar was the young Fine Gael upstart who became Taoiseach at 38 in 2017. He returned to the role in 2022, but, just two years later his actions may have prematurely ended a dazzling political career. His political aspirations were sparked while studying medicine at Trinity College. He joined …
Read More »Watch: Leo Varadkar press conference after announcement
Leo Varadkar is set to announce that he is stepping down as Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael. Source link
Read More »‘Multiple’ failures over man’s care at Cork nursing home
The family of an elderly man who died after suffering ten falls in eight months at a Cork nursing home has settled a High Court action over the circumstances of his death. Noel O’Sullivan, 93, from Ballinlough, Cork, died after suffering traumatic head injuries in a fall at the nursing …
Read More »Limerick hurler sentenced over violent disorder
Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes has been given a two year suspended prison sentence after being convicted last December of two counts of violent disorder. The 25-year-old has also been told to pay €10,000 in compensation to a man who suffered serious facial injuries during incidents inside and outside a Limerick …
Read More »Leo Varadkar to step down as Taoiseach and FG leader
Updated / Wednesday, 20 Mar 2024 11:42 Leo Varadkar is set to step down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader. The Cabinet has been meeting in Government Buildings in advance of the announcement. This morning there had been intense speculation about the Taoiseach’s future. Government parties say that they don’t …
Read More »Former Labour councillor charged with forgery
A Peace Commissioner and former Labour councillor has appeared in court charged with forgery and perverting the course of justice. Steven Wrenn, 51, with an address at Iveragh Road in Dublin faces four charges following an investigation into alleged garda corruption. He is accused of creating and signing two false …
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