Laura Hogan

North East Correspondent

Boliden confirmed it would temporarily lay off 650 workers later this month

Tara Mines management, unions' WRC talks suspended

A meeting between Tara Mines management and unions before the Workplace Relations Commission has been suspended for the evening.

Leinster • 04 Jul 23

SIPTU said that the company has announced it intends to implement up to 60 job losses (file image)

Meeting held over possible job losses at BD in Drogheda

A union representing workers at a medical technology firm in Drogheda have met management over potential job losses.

Regional • 03 Jul 23

The PSNI thanked the residents for their cooperation

Residents return to homes after evacuation in Armagh

A number of homes in Culloville, Co Armagh, were evacuated following the discovery of "suspected historic munitions".

Ulster • 03 Jul 23

€3 million in funding has been announced to develop and upgrade outdoor amenities

Rossmore in Monaghan most popular forest park

Rossmore Park in Co Monaghan is the most popular forest park in the country.

Regional • 30 Jun 23

Commissioner Harris said policing IP protests was 'not a huge drain' on resources

IP protests 'not a huge strain' on resources - Harris

The Garda Commissioner has said protests around accommodation for people seeking international protection has "eased to a good extent".

Ireland • 29 Jun 23

Tara Mines is set to temporarily close in mid July

Welfare reforms won't be ready for Tara Mine workers

The Minister for Social Protection has confirmed that reforms to the social welfare payments for workers who lose their jobs will not be in place in time for hundreds of workers due to be temporarily laid off from Tara Mines in Co Meath.

Leinster • 29 Jun 23

Unions put forward proposals they hoped would remove the threat of lay offs

Dept discussing State aid for Tara Mines - Coveney

Minister for Enterprise Simon Coveney has said his department is continuing to engage with Tara Mines to discuss what assistance could be provided within State aid parameters.

Leinster • 28 Jun 23

Seamus Walsh applied for the passport in 2011 and it was later used by crime group leader Daniel Kinahan

Man jailed for 15 months for selling false passport

A 43-year-old man who admitted applying for a false passport under his name that was later used by crime group leader Daniel Kinahan has been jailed for 15 months.

Courts • 27 Jun 23

An HSE statement announced the appointment of Jackie McIlroy, an adult safeguarding expert from Northern Ireland

External expert review of HSE's safeguarding policy

An external safeguarding expert has been appointed to examine issues relating to the 'Emily' case and wider Health Service Executive safeguarding issues.

Health • 25 Jun 23

Fintan Traynor was walking home after a night out in Castleblaney when he was struck by a car

Renewed appeal over fatal hit-and-run in 2011

A renewed appeal has been issued for information about a hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of Fintan Traynor 12 years ago in Co Monaghan.

Ulster • 25 Jun 23