EU leaders have agreed to work on setting up a Covid-19 recovery fund - which could be worth up to €1.5 trillion.
They also signed off an additional 500 billion euro package, which will be operational from June 1st.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar joined today's video conference, calling for a 'swift and ambitious' EU response.
He welcomed the commission’s intention to undertake a sector-by-sector analysis, and highlighted acute difficulties in agriculture.
Jennifer Whitmore Reiterates Calls for Stronger Action on Puppy Farming
A Wicklow TD has gain appealed stronger laws to tackle what she describes as the exploitation of dogs in puppy farming, saying current legislation is not doing enough to protect animal welfare.
Illegal Dumping In Wicklow Uplands Falls Significantly Over The Last Decade
Volunteer collaboration is working well in combating illegal dumping in many parts of Wicklow
Gardaí Encourage Tradies Who've Had Tools Stolen To Get In Touch
If you believe any of the recovered tools belong to you, contact your local Garda Station with details of the items missing. Proof of ownership may be required.
Man Charged With Serious Firearm Offences Refused Bail at Bray District Court
A Glock 19 pistol and a Smith & Wesson semi-automatic handgun, and a viable hand grenade were among the firearms located in a safe in the defendant’s bedroom.
Wicklow Pair Avoid Jail Over Dark Web Firearms Case
Wicklow friends receive suspended sentences for possessing firearms which had been bought by their friend on the dark web two years ago.
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