Sinn Fein is demanding to know why a senior civil servant at the Department of Health is to receive a 38 percent pay rise.
Robert Watt is taking on the Secretary General role on an interim basis while the recruitment process takes place.
Once that is completed, the salary will increase from 211,000 euro to 292,000 euro.
Sinn Féin's Mairead Farrell says it is wrong given the crisis we are in and the number of people unemployed across the country
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.
Wicklow Stonemason Petra O’Flaherty Crowned Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2026
The apprentice stonemason from Blessington beat more than 3,000 apprentices from across the UK and Ireland to emerge as a champions
Two Arrested After Significant Firearms Seizure In Co.Wicklow
'A cordon was put in place for a period of time, but the area has since been declared safe. Investigations are ongoing and further updates will follow.' - Garda Press Office
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