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Irish News for December 2011
Irish News, Dec 23, 2011
Missing Person Appeal Launched
Gardai are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Monica Riordan, aged 39 years, from Navan Co Meath. Monica was last seen in the Holles Street area of Dublin at around...
Missing Person Appeal Launched
Gardai are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Monica Riordan, aged 39 years, from Navan Co Meath. Monica was last seen in the Holles Street area of Dublin at around...
Irish News, Dec 22, 2011
Property Tax To Be Reviewed
The Government is to re-examine Property Tax in an effort to create a "more progressive and fairer" system as early as 2013, according to the Department of the Environment. It is believed the move is...
Property Tax To Be Reviewed
The Government is to re-examine Property Tax in an effort to create a "more progressive and fairer" system as early as 2013, according to the Department of the Environment. It is believed the move is...
Irish News, Dec 22, 2011
2,000 New Homes For Social Housing Lists
The Department of Environment and the National Asset Management Agency (Nama) have agreed 2,000 homes will be made available in 2012 to people on social housing lists. The homes will be made availabl...
2,000 New Homes For Social Housing Lists
The Department of Environment and the National Asset Management Agency (Nama) have agreed 2,000 homes will be made available in 2012 to people on social housing lists. The homes will be made availabl...
Irish News, Dec 22, 2011
Dog Breeding Act Signed
The Minister for the Environment has signed the commencement order for the Dog Breeding Establishments Act to begin in the new year. Phil Hogan said he welcomed the "strong provisions" of the Act, st...
Dog Breeding Act Signed
The Minister for the Environment has signed the commencement order for the Dog Breeding Establishments Act to begin in the new year. Phil Hogan said he welcomed the "strong provisions" of the Act, st...
Irish News, Dec 21, 2011
Shotgun Suspect Dies Despite Suicide Watch
Although subject to a 'suicide watch' regime that meant prison staff checked on him every 15 minutes while he was in his jail cell, a suspected shotgun killer has hanged himself soon after a court app...
Shotgun Suspect Dies Despite Suicide Watch
Although subject to a 'suicide watch' regime that meant prison staff checked on him every 15 minutes while he was in his jail cell, a suspected shotgun killer has hanged himself soon after a court app...
Irish News, Dec 21, 2011
Families Struggling To Pay Health Insurance
A patients advocacy group has expressed concern that many families are now unable to meet the cost of health insurance. The Irish Patients Association said health insurance costs were making it diffic...
Families Struggling To Pay Health Insurance
A patients advocacy group has expressed concern that many families are now unable to meet the cost of health insurance. The Irish Patients Association said health insurance costs were making it diffic...
Irish News, Dec 21, 2011
Oxegen Announces 'Year Off' In 2012
Organisers at Oxegen have announced there will be no festival in 2012, during a short statement on their website on Wednesday morning. The announcement comes barely a week after speculation the fest...
Oxegen Announces 'Year Off' In 2012
Organisers at Oxegen have announced there will be no festival in 2012, during a short statement on their website on Wednesday morning. The announcement comes barely a week after speculation the fest...
Irish News, Dec 21, 2011
Shots Fired At East Belfast House
Shots have been fired at a house in Madrid Street in east Belfast. Although Christmas is now just over 72 hours away, four were fired by a man at the door of the premises shortly after 11.30pm on Tue...
Shots Fired At East Belfast House
Shots have been fired at a house in Madrid Street in east Belfast. Although Christmas is now just over 72 hours away, four were fired by a man at the door of the premises shortly after 11.30pm on Tue...
Irish News, Dec 21, 2011
Deal Signed On Clare Coastal Walk Project
Landowners have pledged their support for a major tourism project that will provide improved public access to some of County Clare's most scenic coastal locations. The Clare Coastal Walk Project, the...
Deal Signed On Clare Coastal Walk Project
Landowners have pledged their support for a major tourism project that will provide improved public access to some of County Clare's most scenic coastal locations. The Clare Coastal Walk Project, the...
Irish News, Dec 20, 2011
Woman Arrested Over 1988 Murder
A woman in her late 30s has been arrested in connection with attempted murder of Christopher Payne in 1988. Gardaí said that following a review by the Garda Serious Crime Review Team assisted by the ...
Woman Arrested Over 1988 Murder
A woman in her late 30s has been arrested in connection with attempted murder of Christopher Payne in 1988. Gardaí said that following a review by the Garda Serious Crime Review Team assisted by the ...
Irish News, Dec 20, 2011
House Prices Drop 15%
Ireland's house prices have fallen by 15.6% for the year to November, according to statistics from the Government. The Residential Property Prices report by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) found...
House Prices Drop 15%
Ireland's house prices have fallen by 15.6% for the year to November, according to statistics from the Government. The Residential Property Prices report by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) found...
Irish News, Dec 20, 2011
O'Sullivan Appointed "Super Junior" Minister
Labour TD for Limerick Jan O'Sullivan will be appointed as the "super junior" minister at cabinet, it has been announced. The appointment announcement comes after a meeting on Tuesday where minister...
O'Sullivan Appointed "Super Junior" Minister
Labour TD for Limerick Jan O'Sullivan will be appointed as the "super junior" minister at cabinet, it has been announced. The appointment announcement comes after a meeting on Tuesday where minister...
Irish News, Dec 20, 2011
Irish Life Expectancy On The Rise
Life expectancy in Ireland has undergone a "rapid" increase in the past 10 years, according to a Department of Health report published on Tuesday. The report said that death rates from many diseases ...
Irish Life Expectancy On The Rise
Life expectancy in Ireland has undergone a "rapid" increase in the past 10 years, according to a Department of Health report published on Tuesday. The report said that death rates from many diseases ...
Irish News, Dec 20, 2011
Calls For 'Retro-Fit Scheme' For Septic Tank Plan
Ireland's farmers association has called for the introduction of a "retro-fit scheme" for rural dwellers, who could face higher compliance obligations as part of new legislation on septic tanks. IFA ...
Calls For 'Retro-Fit Scheme' For Septic Tank Plan
Ireland's farmers association has called for the introduction of a "retro-fit scheme" for rural dwellers, who could face higher compliance obligations as part of new legislation on septic tanks. IFA ...
Irish News, Dec 20, 2011
Meath Schools Benefit In Major Building Programme
Fine Gael has welcomed the news that construction will be progressed on six schools in Meath in 2012. The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairi Quinn TD, announced a total of 56 major school bui...
Meath Schools Benefit In Major Building Programme
Fine Gael has welcomed the news that construction will be progressed on six schools in Meath in 2012. The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairi Quinn TD, announced a total of 56 major school bui...
Irish News, Dec 20, 2011
Seaside Town Body Identified
The body found in Co Londonderry has now been identified as Christopher Connor, 21, from Coleraine. The body was discovered by police on Monday by the North's police at the disused Montague Arms Hot...
Seaside Town Body Identified
The body found in Co Londonderry has now been identified as Christopher Connor, 21, from Coleraine. The body was discovered by police on Monday by the North's police at the disused Montague Arms Hot...
Irish News, Dec 19, 2011
Investigation Into Death Of Sligo Family
An investigation has been launched into the deaths of three people at a house at Morgara, Gurteen, County Sligo on Sunday. Gardaí at Ballymote Garda Station said they are investigating the deaths of...
Investigation Into Death Of Sligo Family
An investigation has been launched into the deaths of three people at a house at Morgara, Gurteen, County Sligo on Sunday. Gardaí at Ballymote Garda Station said they are investigating the deaths of...
Irish News, Dec 19, 2011
Central Bank Issues Largest Fine Against Insurance Firm
The Central Bank of Ireland has said it has issued its largest ever fine against a major insurance company over breaches of "regulatory requirements". The fine was issued to the Combined Insurance Co...
Central Bank Issues Largest Fine Against Insurance Firm
The Central Bank of Ireland has said it has issued its largest ever fine against a major insurance company over breaches of "regulatory requirements". The fine was issued to the Combined Insurance Co...
Irish News, Dec 19, 2011
Union Calls For Redundancy Fund Investigation
One of Ireland's largest unions has called for an "immediate investigation" into why funds held in the accounts of a Cork company have not been distributed to workers for redundancy payments. Vita C...
Union Calls For Redundancy Fund Investigation
One of Ireland's largest unions has called for an "immediate investigation" into why funds held in the accounts of a Cork company have not been distributed to workers for redundancy payments. Vita C...
Irish News, Dec 19, 2011
Man Seriously Assaulted In Carrick on Shannon
A man is in critical condition after being seriously assaulted in Carric on Shannon during the early hours of Sunday morning. Gardaí at Carrick-on-Shannon said they were investigating the serious as...
Man Seriously Assaulted In Carrick on Shannon
A man is in critical condition after being seriously assaulted in Carric on Shannon during the early hours of Sunday morning. Gardaí at Carrick-on-Shannon said they were investigating the serious as...
Irish News, Dec 19, 2011
Driver 'Tried To Murder' Car Crash Victims
Four men have been injured, two seriously, in a car 'attack' incident in east Belfast in the early hours of Monday. The Alliance East Belfast MP Naomi Long has expressed her shock after the four men ...
Driver 'Tried To Murder' Car Crash Victims
Four men have been injured, two seriously, in a car 'attack' incident in east Belfast in the early hours of Monday. The Alliance East Belfast MP Naomi Long has expressed her shock after the four men ...
Irish News, Dec 19, 2011
Call For Assistance To Families On Missing
Ireland's law reform body has called for the plan to see the families of missing people to receive financial help with paying their bills. The Law Reform Commission (LRC) on Monday published its Con...
Call For Assistance To Families On Missing
Ireland's law reform body has called for the plan to see the families of missing people to receive financial help with paying their bills. The Law Reform Commission (LRC) on Monday published its Con...
Irish News, Dec 19, 2011
Woman Dies After Offaly Canal Collision
An investigation is underway into the death of a woman whose car left the road and plunged into a canal in County Offaly. Gardaí at Birr said they are investigating the single vehicle fatal road tra...
Woman Dies After Offaly Canal Collision
An investigation is underway into the death of a woman whose car left the road and plunged into a canal in County Offaly. Gardaí at Birr said they are investigating the single vehicle fatal road tra...
Irish News, Dec 19, 2011
Tanaiste 'Saddened' At Death Of Vaclav Havel
The Tanaiste has spoke of his sadness at the death of former Czech president, dissident, writer and respected intellectual, Vaclav Havel. The 75-year-old died at his country home in Hrádeček on...
Tanaiste 'Saddened' At Death Of Vaclav Havel
The Tanaiste has spoke of his sadness at the death of former Czech president, dissident, writer and respected intellectual, Vaclav Havel. The 75-year-old died at his country home in Hrádeček on...
Irish News, Dec 19, 2011
Two Pre-Christmas Deaths Probed By Police
With less than a week to go to Christmas, two families in the North are facing the festive break in tragic circumstances. Two separate fatalities are being probed today with a 28-year-old man found f...
Two Pre-Christmas Deaths Probed By Police
With less than a week to go to Christmas, two families in the North are facing the festive break in tragic circumstances. Two separate fatalities are being probed today with a 28-year-old man found f...
Irish News, Dec 16, 2011
Ms Quinn Ordered To Pay Anglo €3M
The wife of Seán Quinn has been told to repay the former Anglo Irish Bank over €3 million over a loan she signed for with her husband five years ago. Patricia Quinn said she was a homemaker for 36 ye...
Ms Quinn Ordered To Pay Anglo €3M
The wife of Seán Quinn has been told to repay the former Anglo Irish Bank over €3 million over a loan she signed for with her husband five years ago. Patricia Quinn said she was a homemaker for 36 ye...
Irish News, Dec 16, 2011
TD Opposition To Household Tax Doubles
The number of TDs threatening to boycott the Government's household charge has doubled to 18 since Thursday. The government announced in the budget a household charge of €100 would come into effect i...
TD Opposition To Household Tax Doubles
The number of TDs threatening to boycott the Government's household charge has doubled to 18 since Thursday. The government announced in the budget a household charge of €100 would come into effect i...
Irish News, Dec 16, 2011
Police Launch Xmas Road Safety Campaign
Garda and the Road Safety Authority are on Friday launching their road safety campaign for the Christmas and New Year Period, in an effort to keep Irish road deaths falling. In a joint statement Gard...
Police Launch Xmas Road Safety Campaign
Garda and the Road Safety Authority are on Friday launching their road safety campaign for the Christmas and New Year Period, in an effort to keep Irish road deaths falling. In a joint statement Gard...
Irish News, Dec 16, 2011
SIPTU Calls For Redundancy Pay For Plant Workers
One of Ireland's largest unions has said a way must be found to provide Vita Cortex workers with their legal redundancy entitlements when the company’s Cork plant ceases operation on Friday. Vita Co...
SIPTU Calls For Redundancy Pay For Plant Workers
One of Ireland's largest unions has said a way must be found to provide Vita Cortex workers with their legal redundancy entitlements when the company’s Cork plant ceases operation on Friday. Vita Co...
Irish News, Dec 16, 2011
Firms Announce Equality Initiative
The body representing Ireland's small and medium enterprises have launched a guide to equality in the workplace saying it can enhance performance. The Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Association ...
Firms Announce Equality Initiative
The body representing Ireland's small and medium enterprises have launched a guide to equality in the workplace saying it can enhance performance. The Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Association ...
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry with clear skies this evening. Patchy cloud will increase at times overnight, but some clear spells too. Light winds and some patchy shallow mist or fog towards dawn. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
