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Local Minister backs Micheál Martin's performance as Taoiseach
Fianna Fáil back-benchers have been questioning Micheál Martin's future as leader.
Jul 20, 2022 15:07Over 43,200 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Ireland since the start of the war
Social Protection Minister, Heather Humphreys, says there are a range of facilities being examined for accommodating refugees.
Jul 18, 2022 12:0730 jobs due to be created with opening of new financial services office in Cavan
The Dublin-based company aims to employ ten staff in Cavan by the end of the year.
Jul 13, 2022 12:07Everyone earning over €20,000 euro to be automatically entered into pension plan
Local Minister Heather Humphreys says this will be above and beyond the State pension.
Mar 29, 2022 13:03Auto-enrolment of pension scheme delayed by at least a year
The move was due to come into force in 2022.
Feb 21, 2022 16:02Irish postmasters’ Union vice-president welcome resumption of in-person social welfare payments
The changes will initially apply to all new jobseekers’ applicants, before extending to others in the coming months.
Jan 27, 2022 16:01Community Welfare Service vacancies in Co Cavan have been filled
Councillors had voiced concern over the vacant posts, saying people had difficulties in accessing the service.
Dec 23, 2021 16:12People over 60 can now remain on Community Employment and Rural Social Scheme until retirement
Social Protection Minister Humphreys welcomed government approval of the changes.
Dec 22, 2021 13:12Local groups receive funding of over €641,000 to tackle educational disadvantage
The funding will also assist elderly and vulnerable groups in developing their digital skills.
Dec 13, 2021 08:12Social Protection Minister says there are no plans to re-open the PUP
The hospitality sector reported a big drop off in business since the midnight curfew was introduced.
Nov 25, 2021 10:11NorthernSound Newsletter
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