Greek ‘Bravery’ must be followed by EU action
Sinn Féin MEP and member of the European Parliament’s Economic & Monetary Affairs committee, Matt Carthy, has said that the irrefutable decision of the Greek people must be respected and acted upon. Speaking as reports indicate that an ‘Oxi/No’ victory in the Greek referendum Carthy said: “It was a brave decision of the Syriza government […]
Straker Streaks To ALMC Rally Win
The UK/Irish pairing of Mark Straker and Michael Coady swept to victory on Sunday’s ALMC Rally based in Trim, Co. Meath. Darrian driver Straker, who trailed fellow UK driver Simon Mauger after the opening stage, hit the front on stage 2 and remained there for the duration of the event. In challenging conditions, Straker found […]
ean Kelly and Roz Purcell Launch Down Syndrome Ireland Charity Cycle -Tour de Leinster September 2015-
Sean Kelly and Roz Purcell, launched this year’s charity cycle Tour de Leinster in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland. The charity is calling on cyclists to saddle up for the Tour de Leinster charity challenge which begins on 24th September and continues over four days until 27th September. This year marks the second year of […]
IFA Calls To Secure Commission Review of Dairy Intervention Prices
Speaking at the Teagasc Open Day on dairying in Moorepark today (Wed), IFA President Eddie Downey called on the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney to ensure that the EU Commission fulfils its obligations by reviewing dairy intervention prices. “The pressure on milk prices has been intensifying in recent weeks, and they have been falling […]
Burton’s Cover-Up of Cruel Cuts and Broken Promises To Lone Parents
Tánaiste Joan Burton’s reply to Seamus Healy’s parliamentary Question calling for the reversal of Lone Parent Cuts is a tissue of deception and political spin. The reply of the Minister does not directly deal with her promise, on the record of the Dáil, that the changes to be introduced would not proceed unless a child […]
152 REGISTRATIONS SET TO SOAR
Official statistics released today by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that new car registrations were down 14% (1,449) last month when compared to June 2014 (1,684). However, new car registrations for the first six months of the year are currently up 25% (82,337) on the same period last year. Light Commercials Vehicles […]
Motorsport Ireland officially Appoint Governing Body’s First Sport Development Officer
At a recent meeting of all the clubs and organisations affiliated to Motorsport Ireland, the National Governing Body officially appointed Art McCarrick as the first Sport Development Officer (SDO) as part of their strategic plan for Irish motorsport. The appointment was greeted with overwhelming enthusiasm by those in attendance who see the role as having […]
Volswagen Most Popular Brand In Ireland
YTD Car Market up 25.37% on same period in 2014 Volkswagen No1 Car Brand in Ireland Golf No1 Model in Ireland Passat sales up 54% year on year Volkswagen Group Ireland CEO, Lars Himmer, said today that there are strong signs of a sustainable recovery within the Irish motoring sector, largely supported by the availability […]
