18/01/2019
Other News In Brief
Replica Firearm Seized From Man Attending Protest Against Taoiseach
An investigation has been launched after gardaí seized a "possible replica firearm" from a man who was attending a protest against Leo Varadkar.
The man, who is believed to be in his 30's, was seen shooting pellets at a plastic bottle during a protest outside Leinster House in the Talbot Street area of Dublin on Tuesday 15 January at approximately 8pm.
It is understood the imitation firearm was a BB gun.
Gardaí said that the investigation into the incident is ongoing, but no arrests have been made.
The protest, under the slogan 'Not My Taoiseach' was organised on social media but called off early due to a poor turnout.
Man Questioned In Connection With Sexual Assault At Dublin Hotel
A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault in Dublin last month, but was later released without charge.
The suspect was detained yesterday at Dundrum Garda Station after he presented himself to Gardaí.
The incident is believed to have taken place at a hotel in Dublin on 10 December last year.
Investigations into the alleged incident are continuing and a file is being prepared for the DPP.
Wiring Rules For Electricians Set To Change This Year
The Wiring Rules used by electricians are to be put under a major review this year, with thousands of electricians urged to have their say in the consultation process.
Yvonne Wylde from the National Standards Authority of Ireland said feedback from the industry, which can be submitted from Thursday 28 February onwards, is really important.
"We really do want people to at least have a look and get familiar with what is going to be the basis for their work in the upcoming years," she explained.
"When we get the comments, then our technical experts will be sitting down and considering all of the comments one-by-one and amending the document appropriately, and the aim is to have it available by the end of 2019."
(JG/CM)
An investigation has been launched after gardaí seized a "possible replica firearm" from a man who was attending a protest against Leo Varadkar.
The man, who is believed to be in his 30's, was seen shooting pellets at a plastic bottle during a protest outside Leinster House in the Talbot Street area of Dublin on Tuesday 15 January at approximately 8pm.
It is understood the imitation firearm was a BB gun.
Gardaí said that the investigation into the incident is ongoing, but no arrests have been made.
The protest, under the slogan 'Not My Taoiseach' was organised on social media but called off early due to a poor turnout.
Man Questioned In Connection With Sexual Assault At Dublin Hotel
A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault in Dublin last month, but was later released without charge.
The suspect was detained yesterday at Dundrum Garda Station after he presented himself to Gardaí.
The incident is believed to have taken place at a hotel in Dublin on 10 December last year.
Investigations into the alleged incident are continuing and a file is being prepared for the DPP.
Wiring Rules For Electricians Set To Change This Year
The Wiring Rules used by electricians are to be put under a major review this year, with thousands of electricians urged to have their say in the consultation process.
Yvonne Wylde from the National Standards Authority of Ireland said feedback from the industry, which can be submitted from Thursday 28 February onwards, is really important.
"We really do want people to at least have a look and get familiar with what is going to be the basis for their work in the upcoming years," she explained.
"When we get the comments, then our technical experts will be sitting down and considering all of the comments one-by-one and amending the document appropriately, and the aim is to have it available by the end of 2019."
(JG/CM)
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Labour Euro Candidate Launches 'Seven Point Plan'
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Missing Galway Man Found 'Safe And Well'
Gardaí in Galway have reported that John Moyles has been found "safe and well". The 23-year-old, from the Rahoon area of Galway, was reported missing on Sunday. It is understood that he was found in the Dublin area. Garda have thanked the public for their help.
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Missing Cork Man Found 'Safe And Well'
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Missing Cork Man Found 'Safe And Well'
A missing 52-year-old man from Cork has been found 'safe and well', garda have reported. John Ryan was last seen in the Shanakiel area of Cork City on Wednesday, 24 May. However, Mr Ryan has now been located and no further action is required.
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