Eva OsborneMedical scientists will ballot members for industrial action in the coming weeks due to the HSE’s suppression of posts vacant on December 31st, 2023, and failure to replace posts vacant since then. A motion on a ballot was passed unanimously at the 2024 Medical Laboratory Scientists Association (MLSA) AGM. Many medical scientist posts were vacant on December 31st, 2023, due to the longstanding recruitment and retention crisis in the profession, and the situation has worsened since then with further posts becoming vacant, the MLSA said. MLSA general secretary Terry Casey said: “The demands on laboratory services continue to grow, and medical scientists continue to try to keep services going at great personal cost. In a letter to the HSE, the MLSA stated the following reasons for balloting members on industrial action:

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Andrew played badminton for Ireland during the 1970s, competing in tournaments such as the 1975 European Junior Badminton Championships in Copenhagen. Two of her teammates back then were in Southampton to compete for Ireland in pickleball, fellow Lisburn native George Stephens and Belfast's Heather Jackson. “In 1975 the three of us played in the European juniors in Denmark when we were 17,” said Andrews. “Here we are 50 years later so we’re quite proud of the fact that we’re still alive and playing sport at a decent level. “We had to go through that in the juniors as well!”Find out more information about the European Pickleball Championships by visiting www.europeanpickleballfederation.org

Tomas DohertyAn expanded constituency with an extra seat up for grabs means the three larger parties will be trying to get two TDs from Cork North-Central. The constituencyCork North-Central has expanded since the last election to include two large towns – Ballincollig and Mallow. Households in Cork North-Central are less likely to own their houses outright – 31 per cent compared with 36 per cent nationally. The candidatesThe four incumbent candidates in Cork North-Central seem likely to retain their seats. The three big parties, along with Labour and Independent Ireland, will be trying to make a gain here.

And I’m humbly asking people to lend me and lend Fine Gael their number one vote, because we have a plan. The last coalition saw Fine Gael and Fianna Fail form a historic coalition, with the Green Party serving as a junior partner. “We would have always felt that the three parties, Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and Sinn Fein, were in about the 20s. “I’ve led with three parties, with the Green Party, Fine Gael and ourselves, and that was complex, challenging, but we did it. “I have met zero per cent of people with any confidence in Fine Gael or Fianna Fail sorting the housing crisis.

It comes after Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood criticised the legislation and made clear she would vote against it in a strongly worded letter to constituents which emerged over the weekend. In a letter last month, Cabinet Secretary Simon Case said the Government would remain neutral and suggested ministers avoid taking part in public debate on the issue. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has declined to say which way he will vote, arguing that he does not want to put pressure on other MPs. Others including Home Secretary Yvette Cooper have been less explicit but indicated their support for the measures in the Bill. Meanwhile Ms Mahmood, Mr Streeting and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson and Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds have said they will reject the legislation.

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Roscommon Gardaí were delighted to meet up with Little Blue Hero Jamie Webb last week. Jamie, who is from Loughglynn, met Sgt Deirdre Coleman, Community Policing, at Castlerea Train Station. Last year, Jamie was nominated for a special achievement award at the Roscommon-Longford Garda Youth Awards, acknowledging his bravery and resilence as he had overcome many health challenges. Little Blue Heroes Foundation, established in 2017, is a not-for-profit registered charity voluntarily led by Garda members, retired Garda members and civic minded people from local communities. Little Blue Heroes Foundation’s vision is to support families of children with serious illnesses in Ireland while empowering the lives of children through positive community engagement.

GAA: Errigal Ciaran beat Clann Eireann to reach Ulster finalJames CoxErrigal Ciaran are through to an Ulster club football final meeting with Kilcoo. The Tyrone champions beat Clann Eireann of Armagh by 14 points to 1-10 in Newry this afternoon, with Ruairi Canavan scoring nine points for the winners. In Munster, Dr Crokes and Loughmore Castleiney will contest this year's Munster club football final after their respective wins over Rathgormack and Eire Og. The Leinster club hurling final will be between Na Fianna of Dublin and Kilcormac Killoughey, after they came through their semi-finals earlier.

INDEPENDENT Ireland TD for Limerick, Richard O’Donoghue, says his party has a vision to deliver real change to help build a better future for the people of Ireland. Speaking ahead of ballot day, Deputy O’Donoghue, General Secretary of Independent Ireland, told the Limerick Post that the party aims to implement urgent planning reform, emergency modular homes schemes, and bring an end to families living in emergency accommodation. Independent Ireland will field over 30 candidates in the upcoming General Election, including Deputy O’Donoghue himself in Limerick County and Esther Aherne in Limerick City. All will be free to speak and vote on key issues that matter most to their constituents,” Deputy O’Donoghue explained. The party also has the support of many councillors across the country, including Limerick’s John O’Donoghue and Tommy Hartigan.

Two severe flood warnings previously issued for the River Monnow in south-east Wales for Monmouth and Skenfrith, have been lowered to warnings, meaning flooding is expected. Storm Bert severe flood warning. More than 150 flood warnings and 197 flood alerts have been issued by the Environment Agency in England, with a further 10 flood warnings and 21 flood alerts in place in Wales. Transport for Wales said all services between Pontypridd and Treherbert, Aberdare and Merthyr Tydfil are currently cancelled with disruption expected throughout Monday. More than 300 flights set to depart from UK airports were cancelled during Storm Bert, aviation analytics firm Cirium said.

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From sticky inflation to ambitious climate targets, the farming industry has come under increased pressure in recent years, with demonstrations now commonplace across Ireland as farmers protest regulation, income pressure, and bureaucracy. “The government could suddenly decide to accelerate tax on any investment that you make, resulting in things feeling quite uncertain. “There is genuine fear out there among farmers. Asked what he wants to see in the next government, Mr Moher said the most important thing is that farmers are not left hanging. Mr Moher has also called for increased support for rural Ireland, adding that it will be at the forefront of his mind when he enters the voting booth.