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Free GP Care a "Pipe-Dream"
Written by David Condon   
Tuesday, 07 January 2014 11:39
The head of the Irish Medical Organisation's GP Committee Ray Walley has labelled the Government's plan for free GP care by 2016 a "pipe dream".
 
His comments come after new research for the Irish Medical Journal suggested medical card holders are twice as likely to go to their GP as non-medical card holders.
 
It found medical card holders visit a GP about eight times a year compared to private patients who make three visits.
 
Walley said that he supports free GP care, but the Government's strategy is not workable.
 
"It is a pipe dream in the time that he is advocating," he said.
 
"We're advocating that you do this over a 10-year period - first with the individuals who most need it, not with a group of individuals under six, whereby there is no evidence out there that they are being disenfranchised."
 
Lar Corbett to Buy Hayes Hotel, Thurles
Written by David Condon   
Tuesday, 07 January 2014 11:36
Tipperary hurler Lar Corbett and international boxing star Matthew Macklin have set their sights on purchasing Hayes Hotel in Thurles – the birthplace of the GAA.
 
Hayes Hotel went into receivership last April but remains open amid calls from leading figures, including former GAA president Sean Kelly, for the premises to be saved. And it has now emerged that Corbett and Macklin are two members of a three-man team, along with local businessman Kevin Coppinger, who are looking at taking over the reins in Liberty Square.
 
Coppinger and Corbett, Hurler of the Year in 2010, are both natives of Thurles and while Macklin was born in Birmingham, he has strong Tipperary roots.
 
But purchasing Hayes Hotel would be the jewel in the crown for Corbett and Coppinger, who have big plans for the business if they can seal a deal.
 
Coppinger confirmed last night: “We have expressed a definite interest in purchasing the premises.
 
“I’m a native of Thurles myself, as is Larry, and we are acutely aware of the special place that Hayes Hotel holds in the hearts of local people. “It is, of course, the birthplace of the GAA and we would like to see that spirit continue long into the future.”
 
Ralph Lauren's niece to be sentenced in air rage case tomorrow
Written by David Condon   
Tuesday, 07 January 2014 11:33
A 41-year-old niece of fashion icon Ralph Lauren is to be sentenced tomorrow in relation to an air rage incident that occurred yesterday.
 
Jenny Lauren appeared at a district court sitting held in a licensed premises today for her case after spending the night at Shannon Garda Station.
 
Last Updated on Sunday, 30 March 2014 20:07
 
Ralph Lauren's Niece on Air-Rage Charge
Written by David Condon   
Tuesday, 07 January 2014 11:31

The niece of internationally renowned fashion designer, Ralph Lauren, has been charged at Shannon Garda Station in relation to an alleged "air-rage" incident on board a flight from Barcelona to New York. 

Last Updated on Sunday, 30 March 2014 20:09
 
Gridlink Submission Closing Date
Written by David Condon   
Tuesday, 07 January 2014 11:19

The deadline for public submissions on the Gridlink Project expires today. Controversy and criticism, however, continues amid increased concerns regarding the health and safety issues surrounding the erection of the proposed pylons. 

The Minister for Jobs, Richard Burton, has stated that the Gridlink development, which will stretch from Cork to Wexford, is crucial for job creation. 

The controversial project would see the erection of hundreds of kilometres of overhead powerlines suspended by pylons in the south-east of the country. 

Protesting parties are voicing their concern about the potential impact of the pylons on general health, the environment and property prices. 

Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 January 2014 14:04
 
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