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Irish News for June 2008
Irish News, Jun 30, 2008
Dublin Gang Leader Flees Ireland After Grenade Attack
A notorious Dublin gang leader has fled the country after a hand grenade was thrown into his house. During the attack on Saturday morning, a red Fiat Punto pulled up to the house and a male ran to th...
Dublin Gang Leader Flees Ireland After Grenade Attack
A notorious Dublin gang leader has fled the country after a hand grenade was thrown into his house. During the attack on Saturday morning, a red Fiat Punto pulled up to the house and a male ran to th...
Irish News, Jun 30, 2008
Human Traffickers Sending Women To Rural Areas
New research has revealed more than half of all women trafficked into Ireland for sexual exploitation are forced to work in rural areas of the country. Figures released by an anti-human trafficking g...
Human Traffickers Sending Women To Rural Areas
New research has revealed more than half of all women trafficked into Ireland for sexual exploitation are forced to work in rural areas of the country. Figures released by an anti-human trafficking g...
Irish News, Jun 30, 2008
Pitbull Terrorize Garda
A member of the garda is being treated in hospital following a vicious attack by to pitbull terriers during a house search last week. The garda, who is in his forties received over 100 stitches to t...
Pitbull Terrorize Garda
A member of the garda is being treated in hospital following a vicious attack by to pitbull terriers during a house search last week. The garda, who is in his forties received over 100 stitches to t...
Irish News, Jun 30, 2008
L-Driver Laws Come Into Force Tonight
The new laws clamping down on provisional licence-holders are due to come into force on Monday at midnight. From Tuesday morning, all learner drivers will have to be accompanied by an experienced dri...
L-Driver Laws Come Into Force Tonight
The new laws clamping down on provisional licence-holders are due to come into force on Monday at midnight. From Tuesday morning, all learner drivers will have to be accompanied by an experienced dri...
Irish News, Jun 30, 2008
Parents Want Schools State Managed
A recent survey has found three quarters of parents want primary schools to be managed by the State, pointing to the growing secularisation in Ireland. The Red C study, commissioned by the Irish Pri...
Parents Want Schools State Managed
A recent survey has found three quarters of parents want primary schools to be managed by the State, pointing to the growing secularisation in Ireland. The Red C study, commissioned by the Irish Pri...
Irish News, Jun 30, 2008
Minister Advises Parents To Apply For Grants
The Irish Minister for Family Affairs has announced families eligible for back-to-school grants should apply now or risk losing their entitlements. Over 190,000 primary and post-primary pupils are ex...
Minister Advises Parents To Apply For Grants
The Irish Minister for Family Affairs has announced families eligible for back-to-school grants should apply now or risk losing their entitlements. Over 190,000 primary and post-primary pupils are ex...
Irish News, Jun 30, 2008
Cardinal Slams Anti Lisbon Catholics
An Irish cardinal has hit out at anti Lisbon Treaty Catholics describing an Irish missionary monk, St Columbanus, as "one of the Fathers of Europe". Cardinal Archbishop, Sean Brady, who is officially...
Cardinal Slams Anti Lisbon Catholics
An Irish cardinal has hit out at anti Lisbon Treaty Catholics describing an Irish missionary monk, St Columbanus, as "one of the Fathers of Europe". Cardinal Archbishop, Sean Brady, who is officially...
Irish News, Jun 30, 2008
GDP Down 1.5% In First Quarter
The ongoing economic decline has been further underlined by a report by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) showing Irelands GDP has fallen by 1.5%. A report last week revealed Ireland was tottering ...
GDP Down 1.5% In First Quarter
The ongoing economic decline has been further underlined by a report by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) showing Irelands GDP has fallen by 1.5%. A report last week revealed Ireland was tottering ...
Irish News, Jun 27, 2008
Archbishop Willing To Relinquish Control Of Schools
The Archbishop of Dublin has said he is prepared to surrender their Catholic patronage of some primary schools - if that is what parents want. Speaking at an education conference in Dublin today, Dia...
Archbishop Willing To Relinquish Control Of Schools
The Archbishop of Dublin has said he is prepared to surrender their Catholic patronage of some primary schools - if that is what parents want. Speaking at an education conference in Dublin today, Dia...
Irish News, Jun 27, 2008
GPs Used Internet For Diagnosis
A major disability group has called for the establishment of a national centre for people affected by rare medical disorders, following revelations that GPs resort to the internet for diagnosis. A su...
GPs Used Internet For Diagnosis
A major disability group has called for the establishment of a national centre for people affected by rare medical disorders, following revelations that GPs resort to the internet for diagnosis. A su...
Irish News, Jun 27, 2008
Bertie's Office Rennovation’s Cost €220,000
A government agency, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has revealed it spent over €200,000 on renovating a new Daíl office for the former Taoiseach. The office was refitted for Bertie Ahern to be his...
Bertie's Office Rennovation’s Cost €220,000
A government agency, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has revealed it spent over €200,000 on renovating a new Daíl office for the former Taoiseach. The office was refitted for Bertie Ahern to be his...
Irish News, Jun 27, 2008
Skipper Jailed For Manslaughter
In the first case of its type, the skipper of a vessel that sank causing the death of two of its crew has been jailed for a year. At the time, coastguard rescue teams from Newcastle, White Rock and P...
Skipper Jailed For Manslaughter
In the first case of its type, the skipper of a vessel that sank causing the death of two of its crew has been jailed for a year. At the time, coastguard rescue teams from Newcastle, White Rock and P...
Irish News, Jun 27, 2008
Civil Partnership Bill Opposed By Fianna Fail Senator
A Wexford-based Senator is leading a campaign to ensure a Bill to introduce civil partnerships does not go ahead. Led by Jim Walsh, up to 30 members of the Fianna Fail parliamentary party have report...
Civil Partnership Bill Opposed By Fianna Fail Senator
A Wexford-based Senator is leading a campaign to ensure a Bill to introduce civil partnerships does not go ahead. Led by Jim Walsh, up to 30 members of the Fianna Fail parliamentary party have report...
Irish News, Jun 27, 2008
Family Calls For Tighter Nursing Home Regulations
The family of Maura Reynolds who was found dead after she went missing from a nursing home one Christmas night has called for new regulations governing nursing homes. Mrs Reynolds, a 78 year-old Alzh...
Family Calls For Tighter Nursing Home Regulations
The family of Maura Reynolds who was found dead after she went missing from a nursing home one Christmas night has called for new regulations governing nursing homes. Mrs Reynolds, a 78 year-old Alzh...
Irish News, Jun 27, 2008
Homeless Pregnant Woman Stabs Pole In Garda Station
A homeless pregnant woman - who herself was born in custody - has been convicted and sentenced for stabbing a Polish man. Lisa Kennedy, 24, who was born in Mountjoy Prison where she spent the first t...
Homeless Pregnant Woman Stabs Pole In Garda Station
A homeless pregnant woman - who herself was born in custody - has been convicted and sentenced for stabbing a Polish man. Lisa Kennedy, 24, who was born in Mountjoy Prison where she spent the first t...
Irish News, Jun 27, 2008
Cork Cargo Terminal Planning Permission Refused
Planning permission for a multi-million euro cargo terminal in Cork Harbour has been denied. Speculation the application could fail came after more than 500 objections against the development were lo...
Cork Cargo Terminal Planning Permission Refused
Planning permission for a multi-million euro cargo terminal in Cork Harbour has been denied. Speculation the application could fail came after more than 500 objections against the development were lo...
Irish News, Jun 26, 2008
Cross Border Driving Loophole Closed
A loophole in the law, which allows drivers to circumvent the law has been closed as ministers from both sides of the border met in Belfast. Delegates from Great Britain, Ireland and Northern Ireland...
Cross Border Driving Loophole Closed
A loophole in the law, which allows drivers to circumvent the law has been closed as ministers from both sides of the border met in Belfast. Delegates from Great Britain, Ireland and Northern Ireland...
Irish News, Jun 26, 2008
Cocaine Now Second Widely Used Drug
A report by a national advisory committee has found cocaine is now the second most popular drug in Ireland. In the survey, commissioned by the National Advisory Committee on Drugs, the use of the dru...
Cocaine Now Second Widely Used Drug
A report by a national advisory committee has found cocaine is now the second most popular drug in Ireland. In the survey, commissioned by the National Advisory Committee on Drugs, the use of the dru...
Irish News, Jun 26, 2008
Hauliers Delay Industrial Action
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) have announced they will postpone their decision on taking action to highlight the impact of the fuel crisis for two weeks. At a meeting on Wednesday evening...
Hauliers Delay Industrial Action
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) have announced they will postpone their decision on taking action to highlight the impact of the fuel crisis for two weeks. At a meeting on Wednesday evening...
Irish News, Jun 26, 2008
Cross Dressing Robber Changes Plea
A bank robber standing trial for raiding a branch of the AIB while in drag has changed his plea to guilty following damning evidence. Danny Hamill, 49, of Clanmaurice Road, Donnycarney, Dublin pleade...
Cross Dressing Robber Changes Plea
A bank robber standing trial for raiding a branch of the AIB while in drag has changed his plea to guilty following damning evidence. Danny Hamill, 49, of Clanmaurice Road, Donnycarney, Dublin pleade...
Irish News, Jun 26, 2008
Dept Of Environment Accused Of 'Cover-Up'
The Department of the Environment has been accused of a "cover-up" over highly hazardous waste buried at what is reportedly "the largest and most extensive pollution incident in the history of the Sta...
Dept Of Environment Accused Of 'Cover-Up'
The Department of the Environment has been accused of a "cover-up" over highly hazardous waste buried at what is reportedly "the largest and most extensive pollution incident in the history of the Sta...
Irish News, Jun 26, 2008
Average House Value Down €30,000 In Single Year
The property market is spiralling perilously, as recent figures show a huge drop in the price of Irish homes, and the fall shows no sign of relenting. According to the Permanent TSB/ERSI house price...
Average House Value Down €30,000 In Single Year
The property market is spiralling perilously, as recent figures show a huge drop in the price of Irish homes, and the fall shows no sign of relenting. According to the Permanent TSB/ERSI house price...
Irish News, Jun 26, 2008
Man charged With Murder Of Christy Hanley
A man, charged with the murder of 83-year-old Christy Hanley in May, has appeared before a District Court. Noel Cawley, 46, of no fixed address was arrested on O'Connell Street in Dublin last Tuesday...
Man charged With Murder Of Christy Hanley
A man, charged with the murder of 83-year-old Christy Hanley in May, has appeared before a District Court. Noel Cawley, 46, of no fixed address was arrested on O'Connell Street in Dublin last Tuesday...
Irish News, Jun 26, 2008
Jobs Freeze Announced As Economy Enters Winter Of Discontent
The government has announced plans for a recruitment freeze throughout the public service, initiating the public spending cuts about to take hold. The cutbacks have been drawn up by Finance Minister ...
Jobs Freeze Announced As Economy Enters Winter Of Discontent
The government has announced plans for a recruitment freeze throughout the public service, initiating the public spending cuts about to take hold. The cutbacks have been drawn up by Finance Minister ...
Irish News, Jun 25, 2008
Homeless Pregnant Woman Stabs Pole In Garda Station
A homeless pregnant woman has been convicted and sentenced for stabbing a Polish man while in a garda station. Lisa Kennedy, 24, who was born in Mountjoy Prison where she spent the first three weeks ...
Homeless Pregnant Woman Stabs Pole In Garda Station
A homeless pregnant woman has been convicted and sentenced for stabbing a Polish man while in a garda station. Lisa Kennedy, 24, who was born in Mountjoy Prison where she spent the first three weeks ...
Irish News, Jun 25, 2008
Greens Demand End To Shock Therapy and Lobotomies
The Green Party is to introduce a Bill at the Seanad on Wednesday calling for an end to the practice of forced electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) and lobotomies at Irish hospitals. One outspoken psychi...
Greens Demand End To Shock Therapy and Lobotomies
The Green Party is to introduce a Bill at the Seanad on Wednesday calling for an end to the practice of forced electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) and lobotomies at Irish hospitals. One outspoken psychi...
Irish News, Jun 25, 2008
€4.35M Payment For Boy Born With Brain Damage
A four-year old boy who suffered permanent brain damage has been awarded €4.3 million in compensation by the high court. The settlement by the HSE, who admitted liability, is the largest award of its...
€4.35M Payment For Boy Born With Brain Damage
A four-year old boy who suffered permanent brain damage has been awarded €4.3 million in compensation by the high court. The settlement by the HSE, who admitted liability, is the largest award of its...
Irish News, Jun 25, 2008
Grandmother Shot Through Window By Gang Members
Dublin's ongoing gang feud took a turn for the worse on Tuesday as a grandmother was shot through the front window of her house in broad daylight. The victim, who is in her 50s, was looking after he...
Grandmother Shot Through Window By Gang Members
Dublin's ongoing gang feud took a turn for the worse on Tuesday as a grandmother was shot through the front window of her house in broad daylight. The victim, who is in her 50s, was looking after he...
Irish News, Jun 25, 2008
Gardaí Launch Investigation Into FÁS Advertising Spend
The Dáil has heard gardaí are investigating an alleged huge misspending of funds by a senior executive within the training and employment agency FÁS. The anomally was raised in the Daíl this morning ...
Gardaí Launch Investigation Into FÁS Advertising Spend
The Dáil has heard gardaí are investigating an alleged huge misspending of funds by a senior executive within the training and employment agency FÁS. The anomally was raised in the Daíl this morning ...
Irish News, Jun 25, 2008
€20m Fraud Sends Company Into Spiral
An internal audit at a major Irish food company has revealed a multi-million euro fraud running over the past three years, and has crushed the company's market value. The fraud was uncovered at Green...
€20m Fraud Sends Company Into Spiral
An internal audit at a major Irish food company has revealed a multi-million euro fraud running over the past three years, and has crushed the company's market value. The fraud was uncovered at Green...
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Ireland WeatherToday:A dry day with long spells of sunshine for most, however eastern coasts will see rather more in the way of cloud at times, with just the risk of an odd light morning shower. Mainly light northerly winds. Maximum temperature 13 °C.Tonight:A fine end to the day with some evening sunshine. It remains dry overnight with a touch of frost possible in places, although cloud is expected to increase towards dawn. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
