The Irish Primary Principals Network (IPPN) urges the establishment of a dedicated fund to improve housing for teachers in urban areas, particularly Dublin, which faces a severe staffing shortage. CEO Páiric Clerkin highlighted that over 4,600 Irish teachers are working…
People Before Profit-Solidarity launched its election manifesto ahead of Ireland’s General Election 2024, presenting a wide array of progressive policies. Key proposals include declaring a housing emergency, providing free childcare, and implementing a living wage of €15 per hour. The…
Dublin Bay North is poised for a transformative election with three guaranteed first-time TDs entering the Dáil, due to the retirement of incumbent representatives. While Sinn Féin’s Denise Mitchell and Social Democrat Cian O’Callaghan are expected to retain their seats,…
In the lead-up to the General Election, reporters Kate McDonald and Sinéad Brennan explored the concerns of young voters in Cork. Key issues highlighted included the housing crisis and rising living costs, alongside discussions on fishing quotas and corporation tax….
Eighteen candidates are vying for seats in the Donegal General Election, addressing pressing local concerns like defective concrete homes, rising living costs, and hospital overcrowding. Fianna Fáil’s Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher seeks to regain a lost seat as Fine Gael’s…
In a recent interview, PASOK-KINAL president Nikos Androulakis raised concerns about Greece’s healthcare reforms, emphasizing paradoxes that erode citizen trust. He pointed out the introduction of unqualified personnel to meet recovery fund targets, the temporary nature of rural doctors exacerbating…
In The Hague, over 200 migrant workers face homelessness as their employment agency, Jobcenter Haaglanden, is forced to vacate their illegal housing on a former tennis complex. Despite warnings and a hefty fine, the agency failed to secure affordable alternatives….
Greece’s proposed tax bill has ignited public outcry over various sections, particularly regarding housing and police compensation. The measure defining a three-year vacancy for income tax exemptions on rentals has faced criticism, as does the ban on new Airbnb licenses…
As the Irish General Election approaches, education has become a focal point, especially concerning support for children with additional needs and the housing crisis impacting students. Parents like Eibhlín Gleeson advocate for sufficient resources and therapists in schools, reflecting widespread…
On November 5, 2024, exactly six years after the tragic collapse of two buildings in Marseille, authorities evacuated 35 residents from an unsafe building on Rue des Feuillants. The evacuation comes as the community commemorates the eight lives lost in…
Today’s debate on the Finance Bill marks a crucial step before the dissolution of the Dáil, anticipated later this week. Taoiseach Simon Harris aims to finalize housing targets of 303,000 homes by 2030, with specific goals set for each year…
In a significant move for housing policy, government party leaders have agreed on new targets aimed at delivering 303,000 homes by 2030. This plan involves an annual average of 50,500 homes, ramping up to 60,000 in 2030. Taoiseach Simon Harris…
