Week 11 - Monday

Midlands Today with Will Faulkner

Monday, 10 March 2025 - 1 hour 59 minutes

SIPTU members are protesting the proposed privatization of Ireland’s last publicly owned domestic waste collection service, citing risks to worker conditions, environmental standards, and state involvement in key industries.

After two tragic child fatalities, residents have launched a campaign to improve road safety in local estates, demanding traffic calming measures and better infrastructure to prevent further loss of life.

The government is reducing post-marking adjustments in 2025, which may disadvantage current students competing for college places against those with inflated grades from previous years.

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