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fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Now 30 semi-state chiefs in line for huge pay top-ups after controversy over 430,000 for Housing Tsar

Mr O'Callaghan claimed the Government was boosting the pay of semi-state chiefs without any reference to economic headwinds or global volatility regarding their gold plated salaries.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Sinn Fein's John Brady to chair high-profile Public Accounts Committee

Mairead Farrell will take over as chairperson of the Finance Committee, a critical role previously held by Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness, emphasizing her influence in scrutinizing public expenditure.
SF politics
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Firm paid to house migrants in hotels loses Home Office contract over performance and behaviour' UK politics live

Government officials face allegations of negligence regarding slavery concerns in energy contracts and asylum housing provisions.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Greenwich Council spends more than 13,000 of taxpayers' money on refreshments

Greenwich Council's expenditure on refreshments in 2024 reached £8,782.34, significantly higher than the previous year's £5,115.91, reflecting a substantial increase in costs.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

TDs and senators with electric cars get major discounts for charging at Leinster House

The Oireachtas charges just 30 cent per kWh for EV charging, well below market rates of 47 to 59 cent, leading to financial losses and a review process.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Simon Harris's big idea of a 'minister for infrastructure' ditched as coalition deal close to completion

Fianna Fáil will have eight full ministers at Cabinet to Fine Gael's seven. An expanded public expenditure role will now encompass infrastructure, reform, and digitalisation.
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fromcyclingnews.com
8 months ago

'Too much spectacle in Zurich?' - Elite time trials kick off loaded week at Road World Championships

"If necessary, I'm happy to put the brakes on the fun," he said, the kind of line that surely only a politician from the sober city of high finance would ever dare to put on the record. This reflects the ambivalence among Zürich's residents regarding the influx of events. While such spectacles can boost local culture, they also raise concerns about potential disruptions to everyday life and the burden on city resources."},{
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