WITH the prospect of a General Election looming in the New Year, PÁIDÍ MANNING assesses the chances of the 11 candidates who have so far decalred their intention to contest the Kilkenny-Carlow constituency. John McGuinness TD – Fianna Fáil There are three certainties in life: death, taxes and John McGuinness topping the poll. Micheál Martin […]
By COLIN BARTLEY THE planned strike at St Luke’s General Hospital tomorrow morning was dramatically called off tonight. The action, which would have severely curtailed local hospital services, was deferred to allow for emergency talks following an 11th-hour breakthrough in negotiations. More than 150 staff support workers, including porters, cleaners, healthcare