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Nash calls for workers to urge pension providers to divest from Israeli-linked funds

Labour’s Finance Spokesperson, local TD Ged Nash, has launched a campaign urging people across Ireland to contact their pension managers/trustees or investment providers to ensure they are not, directly or indirectly, investing in enterprises operating in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, registered or headquartered in Israel, or supplying the Israeli Defence Forces with goods or services….

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Government urged to invest €9 million in dementia supports, services and research

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) has called on the Government to invest €9 million in dementia supports and services to address major inequity of access across the country. The ASI is calling on Government to improve equity of access for people living with dementia and family carers through investment in community day care services, dementia-specific home…

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Drogheda competitors take part in Ireland’s first ever Fitness Inclusion Games

Gym-goers from Drogheda were among over 100 people with disabilities competing at Ireland’s first ever Fitness Inclusion Games last week, hosted by Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA).  Inspired by CrossFit and Hyrox but adapted for people with disabilities, the competition, which took place at Sport Ireland’s National Indoor Arena in Dublin on Friday, was the first event…

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Senator Alison Comyn calls for urgent safety measures following Laytown drowning tragedy

Senator Alison Comyn has called for urgent safety interventions following the tragic death of 15-year-old Kofi Owusu, who drowned near the Nanny River footbridge in Laytown, County Meath earlier this month.   Speaking in the Seanad, Senator Comyn described the incident as “a heartbreaking and preventable loss” and urged national and local authorities to act…

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Alison Comyn Calls on Council to prioritise road safety upgrades on Ardee roads

Senator Alison Comyn is calling on Louth County Council to urgently address serious safety concerns along the R165–R167 corridor between Shanlis Cross and the N2 in Ardee. Citing a history of fatal accidents, ongoing dangers to local residents, and increased traffic volumes due to regional growth and rerouted commercial traffic, Senator Comyn said, “The road network from…

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