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Green Party’s Steven Matthews and Erika Doyle, Steven’s wife and his General Election 2020 campaign manager

This morning.

As records released by the Oireachtas show that around one in seven TDs has hired family members…

…via Independent.ie:

A new Green Party TD, whose wife has replaced him as a [€17,000 a year] county councillor, has hired her as a [€24,000 -€47,000] secretarial assistant.

[A former Bray Town Councillor, elected to Wicklow County Council in 2014 before his election as Wicklow TD this year] Steven Matthews insisted that his wife, Councillor Erika Doyle, is “more than qualified” and the “best person for the job”.

….Mr Matthews said she received other job offers in the political arena “and I’m delighted she chose to accept mine”.

One in seven TDs has hired member of their family to work for them (Independent.ie)

Previously: Take My Wife

Yeah, That”s My Brother

Pic via Wicklow People

Last night.

Tree blazes at Santry Demesne (top) and St Anne’s Park.

‘Wanton act of vandalism’ damages landmark Dublin tree sculpture (RTÉ)

 

This afternoon.

Clarendon Street, Dublin 2.

Marija Aslimoska (above and top), founder and creative director of Parfumarija in the Westbury Mall claims that roadworks to upgrade the junction of Clarendon with Chatham Street have been continuing for over a year, and are damaging her business by preventing access to pedestrians.

Over a year, anyone?

Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews

This afternoon

The Europe Hotel & Resort in Killarney, County Kerry re-opens July 8.

And they are saying a ‘thank you’ to Ireland’s frontline heroes with a giveaway of 50 luxurious overnight stays in the 5 star lakeside resort.

Lia Stokes writes:

We all know a frontline hero. They may be our mother, father, sibling, spouse, partner, child, aunt, uncle, cousin, neighbour or friend. Maybe you are a frontline hero?

Each winner will receive overnight accommodation in one of their spacious Lakeview Rooms, boasting spectacular views across Killarney’s lakes and mountains, for two people sharing.

The sumptuous experience also includes full breakfast in The Panorama Restaurant, a fabulous dinner in The Brasserie Restaurant, a bottle of Moët & Chandon on ice awaiting in the room upon arrival & The Europe’s iconic Bertie the Bear to take home.

This fantastic giveaway will run between June 22nd and July 10th, and to nominate your hero simply submit your entry via the entry form on the hotel’s website. Full competition details and the entry form can be found here.

Don’t forget to follow The Europe Hotel & Resort on social media channels and the hashtag #50staysfor50heroes for more information and winner announcement

In fairness.

The Europe Hotel & Resort

Um.

Caelainn Hogan, author of Republic of Shame, writes:

Children called ‘illegitimate’ by the state often have a dash on their birth cert instead of a father’s name.

A woman sent to Tuam told me her boyfriend visited her in the institution but nuns refused to let him see his daughter. Their baby was taken from them.

Members of the Gardai at the scene where partial skeletal remains were found at Lissenfield Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6. Home of former Fine Gael leader and army general Richard Mulcahy, Lissenfield was developed into an apartment complex in 1988.

This morning.

Further to the discovery in early April of partial human remains – believed to be those of someone aged between five and 20 years old – by workers clearing common ground at Lissenfield, Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6….

…A Garda Press spokeswoman said:

“The remains have now been positively identified. Gardaí are continuing in attempts to contact family members. No further information is available at this time.”

More as we get it.

Previously: Gardaí unable to link remains found in Rathmines to missing person (irish Times)

Human Remains Found In Rathmines (Independent.ie)

Pic: Irish Sun/Twitter

Yesterday.

Anthony O’Toole writes:

Peach season has begun in Wexford. Only took three years to get a decent crop that I can fuss over for the next few weeks.

Jams, chutneys, ice creams, boozy liquors and lots of breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks and sweet treats will feature the beloved

Any excuse.

Last night (11.45pm).

Dublin city from a Garda Air Support Patrol helicopter.

Via GardaInfo

Meanwhile…

Last night.

Sandymount Strand, Dublin 4.

Via Fiona Doris

Meanwhile…

Yesterday afternoon.

Bulloch Coliemore Harbour, Dalkey, County Dublin.

Thanks Carlosfandango