Irish News for May 2011

Irish News, May 31, 2011
Ireland's State Visitors Generate 38,000 Articles Worldwide
The visits of Queen Elizabeth and President Obama generated at least €298 million worth of publicity through some 37,795 separate print and broadcast pieces, Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Le...
Irish News, May 31, 2011
Threat of Cancellation To Aer Lingus Services
Aer Lingus have today announced that it has been served with notice of industrial action by the IALPA branch of the IMPACT trade union representing Pilots at the airline. Following a ballot of its ...
Irish News, May 31, 2011
New Legislation Makes Running A Business Cheaper, Says Bruton
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has published “Pillar A” of the new Companies Bill, which will make it cheaper and easier to start and run a business. The legislation, which comprise...
Irish News, May 31, 2011
Irish Ship Prepares To Sail In Second Gaza Flotilla
On today's anniversary of the attack by Israeli commandos on the Freedom Flotilla, an Irish Ship to Gaza spokesperson and Free Gaza Movement member has reaffirmed the commitment of Irish human rights ...
Irish News, May 27, 2011
Taoiseach Speaks At Intel 'Transforming Education In Ireland' Forum
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has delivered a keynote speech at the Intel open forum on 'Transforming Education in Ireland'. The event was the second annual forum organised by Intel. According to Intel Ire...
Irish News, May 27, 2011
Quinn Reports €852m Loss
The privately owned Quinn-group has reported a major profit loss in 2009. The €852m loss is connected to Quinn Insurance Limited (QIL), which is currently under administration. In 2009, QIL incurre...
Irish News, May 27, 2011
RTÉ Creates HD History
RTÉ Sport will broadcast the first ever free-to-air HD broadcasts on Irish free-to-air Television this weekend, in what is set to be a bumper two days of sporting action. The HD broadcasts will be a...
Irish News, May 27, 2011
Youngest Ever Mayor For Belfast
A 25-year-old Sinn Fein activist who was elected as a new member of Belfast City Council, having been voted as a councillor for the Pottinger ward of east Belfast in the recent elections, last night b...
Irish News, May 27, 2011
Action To Be Taken On Illegal Turf-Cutting
The Government has been briefed on the implementation of restrictions on turf-cutting on 31 raised bog Special Areas of Conservation. The restrictions were announced in May 2010 and confirmed by the...
Irish News, May 26, 2011
Murder Investigation Underway In Clondalkin
Gardai in Ronanstown have launched a murder investigation following a shooting incident in Clondalkin, Dublin. A 20-year-old male was shot as he sat in a car on Moorfield Avenue around 9pm yesterday....
Irish News, May 26, 2011
GAA 'Build A Sense Of Community', Says Burton
The GAA’s second National Inclusion Forum was addressed by the Minister for Social Protection this week. The Forum showcases how far the GAA and the family of Gaelic games have come in terms of being ...
Irish News, May 26, 2011
Clare Festival Cancelled
The Cold Pro Festival, due to take place in Clare over the Irish June Bank Holiday weekend has been cancelled. The event at Miltown Malbay, whose headline artists included Peter Hook, Jamie XX and I...
Irish News, May 26, 2011
Bruton's Report Calls For 'Radical Overhaul'
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has published a report of the Independent Review of Employment Regulation Orders (EROs) and Registered Employment Agreement Wage Setting Mechanisms. T...
Irish News, May 26, 2011
Killer Keeps Stormont 'Special Adviser' Post
There's growing controversy today as the Chair of the Stormont Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL) Committee, has joined in condemnation of the Department's Sinn Fein Minister over a killer's appointment...
Irish News, May 26, 2011
Security Clouds North's Police 'Service' Levels
The North's police sees the increasing security threat as a major barrier to delivering good service to communities, a report has said. The Criminal Justice Inspection (CJI) Northern Ireland said tha...
Irish News, May 26, 2011
Senator Paddy Burke Elected Cathaoirleach To 24th Seanad
Senator Paddy Burke has been elected unopposed to the position of Cathaoirleach of the 24th Seanad. He assumes the position from outgoing Senator, Pat Moylan. Accepting the role, Senator Burke said:...
Irish News, May 26, 2011
Sligo Builders Finish Twin Projects
Two new western building projects have come to fruition with news that the Irish Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan has officially opened both a new fire station ...
Irish News, May 25, 2011
New Seanad To Meet Today
The new Seanad is to meet this afternoon. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 2.30pm, when 60 new Senators, including Dr Martin McAleese, husband of the President will meet for the first time. ...
Irish News, May 25, 2011
Kerr Probe Seeks Omagh Marathon Videos
Detectives from the North's police investigating the murder of PSNI Constable Ronan Kerr in Omagh in April have issued an appeal for photographic material. Police want anyone who took photos or video...
Irish News, May 25, 2011
Garda Commissioner In 'Royal' Thanks To Public
The Garda Commissioner has thanked the public for their understanding, cooperation and support in the recent policing and security operations implemented during the visit of the Queen last week and al...
Irish News, May 25, 2011
Exemplar Test And Trial Network In Development
The Communications Minister has announced his intention to progress the establishment of the next phase of the Exemplar Smart Communications programme, the Exemplar Test and Trial Network. Minister ...
Irish News, May 25, 2011
Dublin Super Cup Signs Endemol Deal
Endemol Sport and Sky Sports have announced a three-year deal for the Dublin Super Cup, the major new pre-season tournament debuting this July with the first team squads of Manchester City, Inter Mila...
Irish News, May 25, 2011
'Government Should Take Lead In Building All-Ireland Economy', Says Murphy
The Sinn Féin Economy Spokesperson has called on the Irish government to take the lead in building the all-Ireland economy. In statement Conor Murphy MP, MLA said the Irish government should “draw up...
Irish News, May 24, 2011
'No Collusion' In Nelson Bomb Murder
Details have emerged after a public inquiry in the North into alleged State agency collusion with loyalists who murdered the Lurgan solicitor Rosemary Nelson in 1999. It found there was no such "wro...
Irish News, May 24, 2011
President Obama Arrives In The UK For State Visit
Following a historic “home-coming” in Ireland, U.S President Barack Obama has now arrived in the UK. The U.S. President and the First Lady arrived in the UK one day ahead of schedule to avoid disrupt...
Irish News, May 24, 2011
Killarney National Park Wins 2011 Bioblitz
The Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has congratulated Killarney National Park on their success in the 2011 Bioblitz which took place over 24 hours in 5 different locations throughout Ire...
Irish News, May 24, 2011
Engineering And Science A Key Enabler For Economic Recovery
The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has addressed a conference outlining the value of engineering and science to Ireland’s economy. In a subject closely related to the work...
Irish News, May 24, 2011
Belfast Airport Hits Back Over Inquiry Delay
A proposed runway extension at George Best Belfast City Airport is once again flying into controversy. Responding to criticism of a fresh delay in the North over a public inquiry that is looking at t...
Irish News, May 23, 2011
President Obama Arrives In Ireland
U.S President Barack Obama has now arrived in Ireland. Air Force One touched down in Dublin airport earlier this morning with the President, and his wife Michelle, greeted by Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore a...
Irish News, May 23, 2011
Donegal Cancer Patients Get Altnagelvin Boost
A vital decision on health provision for cancer patients in the North West of Ireland has been made. The North's Health Minister Edwin Poots today announced that he would provide multi-million pound ...