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29/08/2014
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Missing Teen Found Safe And Well
A missing teenager from Wexford has been found "safe and well", Gardaí have confirmed.
Seamus Ronan-John, 16, had been missing since Saturday 23 August. He was last spotted in the Greenlake, Fourth Mountain area of Wexford at around 11pm on the date in question.
An appeal was launched to trace the teen.
Gardaí have confirmed he has now been found.
Electric Picnic Underway At Stradbally
This year's Electric Picnic festival is underway at Stradbally.
The music event, which runs from Friday until Sunday, will feature a range of artists this year, including Blondie, Pet Shop Boys, Paolo Nutini, Outkast and Lily Allen.
Those attending the event have been advised to bring both their wellies and sunscreen as both rain and sun have been forecast for the weekend.
Progress Welcomed On Consultant Pay Proposals
Leo Varadkar, Minister for Health, has welcomed the progress made regarding consultant pay proposals.
In a statement he said: "I believe the consultant pay proposals represent a good deal. They will facilitate the filling of a significant number of vacant consultant posts across the health system and so lessen patient waiting times and improve patient care although it will be a few months before patients see the benefits. It's also good news for the taxpayer as it will allow us to reduce agency and locum costs.
"I welcome the further engagement between the parties and the subsequent clarification issued by the LRC today in response to the key concern of the IMO. The proposals now include a process for the application of incremental credit to starting salaries which takes account of relevant and appropriate service and which will also deal with any appeals."
Taoiseach Nominated For Ice Bucket Challenge
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has been nominated to accept the ice bucket challenge after being nominated by the Chief Executive of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA).
To date, the social media craze has raised more than €1.1m for the charity.
(JP/CD)
A missing teenager from Wexford has been found "safe and well", Gardaí have confirmed.
Seamus Ronan-John, 16, had been missing since Saturday 23 August. He was last spotted in the Greenlake, Fourth Mountain area of Wexford at around 11pm on the date in question.
An appeal was launched to trace the teen.
Gardaí have confirmed he has now been found.
Electric Picnic Underway At Stradbally
This year's Electric Picnic festival is underway at Stradbally.
The music event, which runs from Friday until Sunday, will feature a range of artists this year, including Blondie, Pet Shop Boys, Paolo Nutini, Outkast and Lily Allen.
Those attending the event have been advised to bring both their wellies and sunscreen as both rain and sun have been forecast for the weekend.
Progress Welcomed On Consultant Pay Proposals
Leo Varadkar, Minister for Health, has welcomed the progress made regarding consultant pay proposals.
In a statement he said: "I believe the consultant pay proposals represent a good deal. They will facilitate the filling of a significant number of vacant consultant posts across the health system and so lessen patient waiting times and improve patient care although it will be a few months before patients see the benefits. It's also good news for the taxpayer as it will allow us to reduce agency and locum costs.
"I welcome the further engagement between the parties and the subsequent clarification issued by the LRC today in response to the key concern of the IMO. The proposals now include a process for the application of incremental credit to starting salaries which takes account of relevant and appropriate service and which will also deal with any appeals."
Taoiseach Nominated For Ice Bucket Challenge
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has been nominated to accept the ice bucket challenge after being nominated by the Chief Executive of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA).
To date, the social media craze has raised more than €1.1m for the charity.
(JP/CD)
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A retired consultant surgeon has appeared in court accused of indecently assaulting 16 young males over three decades at Our Lady's Hospital in Drogheda. Dr Michael Shine, 80, of Wellington Road in Dublin, was charged with 25 counts of indecent assault. He denied all 24 charges, and he said he was not in Ireland at the time of the other charge.
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Sixty New Consultant Posts Announced By HSE
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Sixty New Consultant Posts Announced By HSE
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