11/11/2014
Council Agrees To Address 'Urban Fox Problem'
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has said that urban foxes are a "potential road safety hazard".
The council has passed a motion to "address the problem" following what was described as a "heated debate". It is understood that the council will make contact with the National Parks and Wildlife Service "to determine what has and will be done about the local fox population."
The motion was brought forward by Fine Gael's Barry Ward, who said that a large number of people are concerned about the issue.
(MH/IT)
The council has passed a motion to "address the problem" following what was described as a "heated debate". It is understood that the council will make contact with the National Parks and Wildlife Service "to determine what has and will be done about the local fox population."
The motion was brought forward by Fine Gael's Barry Ward, who said that a large number of people are concerned about the issue.
(MH/IT)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
05 November 2014
Co Wexford Family Sue Over Hollywood Movie
A Co Wexford family are suing 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment and a number of production companies, claiming that an image of their late mother was used without permission. The Purcell family claim that an image of their late mother, Stacia Purcell, was used in the horror film Wrong Turn 6: Last Resort.
Co Wexford Family Sue Over Hollywood Movie
A Co Wexford family are suing 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment and a number of production companies, claiming that an image of their late mother was used without permission. The Purcell family claim that an image of their late mother, Stacia Purcell, was used in the horror film Wrong Turn 6: Last Resort.
27 March 2013
Call For Ministers To Outlaw Fox Hunting And Hare Coursing
The Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) is calling on all TDs to support independent TDs Claire Daly and Maureen O'Sullivan in their effort to remove exemptions for fox hunting and hare coursing from the Animal Welfare Bill to be debated today, Wednesday.
Call For Ministers To Outlaw Fox Hunting And Hare Coursing
The Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) is calling on all TDs to support independent TDs Claire Daly and Maureen O'Sullivan in their effort to remove exemptions for fox hunting and hare coursing from the Animal Welfare Bill to be debated today, Wednesday.
26 August 2025
Lisburn Production Company Expands With Go Succeed Support
A Lisburn-based video production company, Speed Motion Films, is set to expand after receiving mentoring and funding from the government-backed business support service, Go Succeed. The company, which was established over a decade ago by Damien Gallagher, plans to use the Go Succeed grant to invest in its in-house studio and drone equipment.
Lisburn Production Company Expands With Go Succeed Support
A Lisburn-based video production company, Speed Motion Films, is set to expand after receiving mentoring and funding from the government-backed business support service, Go Succeed. The company, which was established over a decade ago by Damien Gallagher, plans to use the Go Succeed grant to invest in its in-house studio and drone equipment.
26 April 2016
Impasses Between FG And FF Preventing Dáil From Dealing With Serious Issues
The current impasse between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil on water charges is unnecessary and is preventing the Dáil from dealing with serious issues such as health, housing and crime, Sinn Féin's David Cullinane has said.
Impasses Between FG And FF Preventing Dáil From Dealing With Serious Issues
The current impasse between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil on water charges is unnecessary and is preventing the Dáil from dealing with serious issues such as health, housing and crime, Sinn Féin's David Cullinane has said.
24 January 2013
Ministers Criticise Kerry Council Over Drink Drive Motion
Alan Shatter and Leo Varadkar have both criticised Kerry County Council over its motion to introduce drink-driving permits. Shatter, the justice minister described as "grossly irresponsible" a councillor promoting drink driving and putting their lives and the lives of others at risk.
Ministers Criticise Kerry Council Over Drink Drive Motion
Alan Shatter and Leo Varadkar have both criticised Kerry County Council over its motion to introduce drink-driving permits. Shatter, the justice minister described as "grossly irresponsible" a councillor promoting drink driving and putting their lives and the lives of others at risk.
-
Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.