EU Parliament Position On Net Neutrality Shows Corporate Interests Come First
Speaking after the votes, the Midlands North West MEP Carthy said, “Despite calls by Sinn Féin and large numbers of campaigners to the European institutions not to weaken the Single Telecom Market proposals, the negotiations resulted in significantly watered down references to net neutrality, and a completely deleted crucial definition from the text. “As well […]
No Roaming Charges As Of June 2017
The European Commission has welcomed thevote by the European Parliament’s plenary to adopt the agreement reached in June to end roaming charges by June 2017 and to set net neutrality rules for the first time in EU law. Commission Vice-President Andrus Ansip, responsible for the Digital Single Market, said: “The voice of Europeans has been […]
O’Riordan Fastest On The Fastnet
The Cork/Derry pairing of Daragh O’Riordan took a convincing win on the weekend’s Fastnet Rally organised by Skibbereen and District Car Club. O’Riordan took the lead on the first test of the morning, and despite impressive pace from his rivals throughout the day, the Middleton man build on his lead to arrive back at the […]
New Novel By Frankie Gaffney
Liberties Press are delighted to announce the publication of our latest debut novel Dublin Seven by Frankie Gaffney. This provocative debut, described as ‘Love/Hate meets Trainspotting’ by award-winning writer Christine Dwyer Hickey, was highlighted by Patrick McCabe as being ‘high octane and visceral, with a blistering breakneck narrative.’ Dublin Seven begins in 2005 and ends […]
MEP Slams Noonan On Credit Union Mortgages
Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has been accused of damaging the Credit Union Movement in order to bolster the banks and ensure continued access to cheap money from credit unions. This was stated by Independent MEP Marian Harkin when she responded to indications that the Minister is to deny credit unions the right to provide […]
The Union Of Students In Ireland Slammed Ogra Fianna Fáil
The Union of Students in Ireland has slammed Ogra Fianna Fáil for proposing an income-contingent loan scheme for the Irish 3rd level education system at the gates of Trinity College. USI said the loan system is overwhelmingly intimidating and will deter students from applying to college. Ógra Fianna Fáil said “a pragmatic approach to our […]
2015 IPB Pride Of Place Awards To Be Streamed Live Online
The IPB Pride of Place Awards ceremony will be streamed live online this year, organisers have announced. Up to 1,000 people from all over the island of Ireland will gather in Treacy’s West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, on Saturday, November 14th, for a ceremony hosted by Clare County Council and Cooperation Ireland, which […]
Minister Ring calls for cool heads and deep breaths in discussions over Billy Walsh
Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring TD, today (Friday) called for cool heads from all parties to the discussions over the resignation of Billy Walsh from the Irish Amateur Boxing Association (IABA). Speaking today, Minister Ring said: ‘All involved here are sorry to see Billy leave for the U.S. and […]