Chaos in first day back to school as secretaries and caretakers go on strike, A lifetime in property sales and how it's changed. The Department of Education on the lack of school bus space. And knowing the difference between fair and unfair dismissal.
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Week 35 - Wednesday
CAO offers are out today for 65,000 students, with experts urging parents to show compassion as grade deflation makes points races tougher.
Students across the country say spiralling rents are forcing dropouts, couch surfing, and exploitative rental deals, worsening the higher education crisis.
Vhi will raise health insurance prices by 3% from October—the second hike this year—adding up to €180 for families as costs continue to climb.
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Week 35 - Tuesday
Over 35,000 people received free Ozempic for diabetes last year, costing the State €41m, with calls growing to restrict access as demand surges for weight loss.
A Mullingar mother says Gardaí failed her family after her daughter’s suicide, with vital messages withheld for months and calls for formal family liaison roles.
A new biodiversity project in Offaly will create 1,600 habitats this year, including ponds, orchards and mini-woodlands, as part of Hare’s Corner’s expansion.
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Week 35 - Monday
A major review has linked youth vaping to serious health issues including migraines, pneumonia, infertility risks, and higher chances of smoking and drug use.
Rents in Ireland are now double Celtic Tiger peaks, with average monthly rents at €2,053 and record affordability gaps shutting many buyers out of the housing market.
A Mullingar mother has criticised Gardaí for failing to provide support after her teenage daughter’s suicide, as a coroner recommends new procedures for families.
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Week 34 - Friday
Barry Cowen MEP says the new EU-US trade framework is a “major win” for Ireland, capping pharma and semiconductor tariffs at 15% and easing fears of harsher hikes.
Mullingar’s regional hospital is joining Uisce Éireann’s water-saving programme as 50,000 Westmeath customers remain under hosepipe bans amid drought worries.
New figures show almost 90% of children are waiting longer than the legal six months for an Assessment of Need, with average waits now stretching to 25 months.
“When people in the midlands want to talk, they talk to Will Faulkner.” Enjoy a blend of local, national and international stories and features. Show sponsored by O'Briens Motor Group & Bus Éireann.
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