About 500 staff in the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise are to be tested for Covid-19 after a cluster of cases was confirmed yesterday.
A number of staff have tested positive in the biggest jail in the country, but so far none of the 824 inmates have displayed symptoms.
The Prison Officers Association , says there have been nearly a dozen cases among staff.
SIPTU Retained Firefighters In Wicklow Vote To Accept Labour Court Recommendation On Pay
SIPTU Retained Firefighters have voted to accept a Labour Court recommendation aimed at resolving a long-running pay dispute with 64% balloting in favour and 36% against.
Crime Figures Rise In Wicklow.
Crime data has shown that Arklow Garda Station has reached a six-year peak in recorded offences last year,
DART Trains Won't Serve Bray And Greystones Over May Bank Holiday Weekend
Iarnród Éireann has reminded customers of May Bank Holiday weekend rail service arrangements, from Saturday 3rd to Monday 5th May inclusive.
Blessington's Louise Quinn To Retire From International Football
The 34-year-old defender has also called time on her club career with Birmingham City.
Man Charged Following Robberies In North Wicklow
The man (aged in his 40’s) arrested yesterday in connection with the investigation, has since been charged.
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