Alan Loughnane

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  • Aldi to open four new stores in Ireland creating 80 jobs

    Aldi to open four new stores in Ireland creating 80 jobs

    Good news on the jobs front. Aldi Ireland has announced plans to open four new stores over the next six months, creating 80 new jobs. New stores will open in Rathnew in Wicklow and Blanchardstown in Dublin in October and November this year. Aldi also announced new stores in Dunshaughlin in Meath and Sutton in […]

    6 years ago

  • Phil Hogan to resign as EU Commissioner in wake of Golfgate controversy

    Phil Hogan to resign as EU Commissioner in wake of Golfgate controversy

    Big news this evening. EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan is to resign from his role following the controversy over his attendance at an Oireachtas Golf Society event in Clifden last week. RTÉ’s Europe Editor Tony Connelly confirmed that Hogan will step away from his role. A spokesman for @PhilHoganEU has confirmed Ireland's EU commissioner is resigning… […]

    6 years ago

  • Government says “it is clear” Phil Hogan breached public health guidelines

    Government says “it is clear” Phil Hogan breached public health guidelines

    “It is clear that breaches of public health guidelines were made by Commissioner Phil Hogan since he travelled to Ireland.” Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan have said “people are correctly angered” by the actions of EU Commissioner Phil Hogan during his time in Ireland. “It is clear” that Hogan […]

    6 years ago

  • Gardaí recover 32 stolen dogs believed to be worth €120,000

    Gardaí recover 32 stolen dogs believed to be worth €120,000

    Gardaí have seized 32 dogs in Dublin which they believe are stolen. The seizures were made following searches in Swords on Saturday afternoon around 1pm. Gardaí carried out the searches following a call in relation to unusual activity in the area. Following further enquiries, a search warrant was attained and executed by a number of […]

    6 years ago