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Irish News for July 2008 : Page 3
Irish News, Jul 22, 2008
Pharmacists Begin Legal Challenge With HSE
Legal proceedings brought by pharmacists against the HSE's decision to unilaterally cut the price for its wholesale medicines is due to get underway on Tuesday. The HSE imposed an 8% reduction in the...
Pharmacists Begin Legal Challenge With HSE
Legal proceedings brought by pharmacists against the HSE's decision to unilaterally cut the price for its wholesale medicines is due to get underway on Tuesday. The HSE imposed an 8% reduction in the...
Irish News, Jul 22, 2008
Jail Without A Cell
Prison officers have prevented the smuggling of a mobile phone in an incident that in terms of prison clichés, really 'takes the cake'. A prison chaplin at Mountjoy Prison in Dublin city centre was ...
Jail Without A Cell
Prison officers have prevented the smuggling of a mobile phone in an incident that in terms of prison clichés, really 'takes the cake'. A prison chaplin at Mountjoy Prison in Dublin city centre was ...
Irish News, Jul 22, 2008
Industrial Accident Claims Man's Life
A man has died in an industrial accident while operating maintenance machinery. The accident happened at around 9.00am on Monday. Roman Chmil, from the Ukraine, is believed died at the scene at the...
Industrial Accident Claims Man's Life
A man has died in an industrial accident while operating maintenance machinery. The accident happened at around 9.00am on Monday. Roman Chmil, from the Ukraine, is believed died at the scene at the...
Irish News, Jul 22, 2008
Fourteen Arrested Over Traveller Feud
A huge garda operation to curtail a Traveller's feud has resulted in 14 people being arrested and the recovery of two sawn-off shotguns. The operation involved a series of raids in the last fortnight...
Fourteen Arrested Over Traveller Feud
A huge garda operation to curtail a Traveller's feud has resulted in 14 people being arrested and the recovery of two sawn-off shotguns. The operation involved a series of raids in the last fortnight...
Irish News, Jul 22, 2008
Irishman Shot By US Police Buried
The funeral of the Dublin man shot dead by a US police officer early this month has taken place on Tuesday. Andrew Hanlon's distraught mother and grandmother followed the coffin on its final journey ...
Irishman Shot By US Police Buried
The funeral of the Dublin man shot dead by a US police officer early this month has taken place on Tuesday. Andrew Hanlon's distraught mother and grandmother followed the coffin on its final journey ...
Irish News, Jul 21, 2008
Bank Robbers Hijacked Car
Two gunmen crashed their getaway car and hijacked a second vehicle at gunpoint after robbing a bank on Monday morning. The public have been warned by gardaí not to approach the armed raiders, who bur...
Bank Robbers Hijacked Car
Two gunmen crashed their getaway car and hijacked a second vehicle at gunpoint after robbing a bank on Monday morning. The public have been warned by gardaí not to approach the armed raiders, who bur...
Irish News, Jul 21, 2008
Ryanair 'Closes' European Bases
Budget airline Ryanair has announced plans to curtail services at seven of its airline bases in Europe as part of a cost cutting plan. The airline blamed a variety of factors for its decision to temp...
Ryanair 'Closes' European Bases
Budget airline Ryanair has announced plans to curtail services at seven of its airline bases in Europe as part of a cost cutting plan. The airline blamed a variety of factors for its decision to temp...
Irish News, Jul 21, 2008
Body Of Woman Found Hidden Behind Garden Wall
The body of an Eastern European woman has been found outside a house near Inverin. Gardaí have launched a murder inquiry into the find in Co Galway and a man has been arrested. The body of the woman...
Body Of Woman Found Hidden Behind Garden Wall
The body of an Eastern European woman has been found outside a house near Inverin. Gardaí have launched a murder inquiry into the find in Co Galway and a man has been arrested. The body of the woman...
Irish News, Jul 21, 2008
Africa Article May Spark Investigation
The Garda is to be asked to investigate if an article on the plight of Africa breaches Ireland's laws on incitement to hatred. The Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI) are planning an official complain...
Africa Article May Spark Investigation
The Garda is to be asked to investigate if an article on the plight of Africa breaches Ireland's laws on incitement to hatred. The Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI) are planning an official complain...
Irish News, Jul 21, 2008
Garda Association Slams Social Workers
A top garda association has criticised the Health Service Executive (HSE) after a young boy was forced to spend the night in a Garda station. The boy who was described as "very vulnerable" by garda, ...
Garda Association Slams Social Workers
A top garda association has criticised the Health Service Executive (HSE) after a young boy was forced to spend the night in a Garda station. The boy who was described as "very vulnerable" by garda, ...
Irish News, Jul 21, 2008
Government To Withdraw Auto Dole Payments
Dole payments direct into claimant bank accounts are to be scrapped by the Government, following suspicions of widespread fraud. The change is to tackle workers who have taken jobs abroad and keep cl...
Government To Withdraw Auto Dole Payments
Dole payments direct into claimant bank accounts are to be scrapped by the Government, following suspicions of widespread fraud. The change is to tackle workers who have taken jobs abroad and keep cl...
Irish News, Jul 21, 2008
Farmers To Demonstrate Over Trade Talks
The long running dispute between Irish farmers and Peter Mandelson has sparked plans for a protest by Irish farmers. The Irish Famers Association (IFA) has said it plans to hold a demonstration outsi...
Farmers To Demonstrate Over Trade Talks
The long running dispute between Irish farmers and Peter Mandelson has sparked plans for a protest by Irish farmers. The Irish Famers Association (IFA) has said it plans to hold a demonstration outsi...
Irish News, Jul 21, 2008
Carla Missing As Sarkozy Makes Flying Irish Visit
The French President Nicolas Sarkozy flies to Ireland today to try to address the 'new Irish Question' even though there has been only one popular question on Irish lips in recent days: "Is Carla comi...
Carla Missing As Sarkozy Makes Flying Irish Visit
The French President Nicolas Sarkozy flies to Ireland today to try to address the 'new Irish Question' even though there has been only one popular question on Irish lips in recent days: "Is Carla comi...
Irish News, Jul 21, 2008
Major Golfing Victory For Ireland
In one of the greatest Irish sporting achievements of all time, Padraig Harrington has taken the Open for a second consecutive time at Royal Birkdale. The Dublin golfing legend elegantly played his w...
Major Golfing Victory For Ireland
In one of the greatest Irish sporting achievements of all time, Padraig Harrington has taken the Open for a second consecutive time at Royal Birkdale. The Dublin golfing legend elegantly played his w...
Irish News, Jul 18, 2008
Taoiseach To Focus On 'Undocumented Irish' In US
An Irish-American lobby group has said it believes Brian Cowen is more genuine in his commitment to helping illegal Irish immigrants than the previous Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern was. Yesterday, the Prem...
Taoiseach To Focus On 'Undocumented Irish' In US
An Irish-American lobby group has said it believes Brian Cowen is more genuine in his commitment to helping illegal Irish immigrants than the previous Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern was. Yesterday, the Prem...
Irish News, Jul 18, 2008
Armed Raiders Escape With €100,000
Gardaí are searching for armed raiders who escaped with up to €100,000 and fired a shot after a robbery on a security van in Dublin. The raid took place at the Bayside Shopping Centre in north Dubli...
Armed Raiders Escape With €100,000
Gardaí are searching for armed raiders who escaped with up to €100,000 and fired a shot after a robbery on a security van in Dublin. The raid took place at the Bayside Shopping Centre in north Dubli...
Irish News, Jul 18, 2008
Ryanair To Cut Winter Flights
Ryanair has announced it will temporarily close bases at seven airports in Europe and cut back on the number of flights from Stansted airport as part of its 'Winter Schedule'. Operations will cease f...
Ryanair To Cut Winter Flights
Ryanair has announced it will temporarily close bases at seven airports in Europe and cut back on the number of flights from Stansted airport as part of its 'Winter Schedule'. Operations will cease f...
Irish News, Jul 18, 2008
Ex-Christian Brother Trial Adjourned
The trial of an ex-Christian Brother charged with sexually abusing six boys in a Galway school in the sixties and seventies has been adjourned until next Tuesday. The 72-year-old man pleaded not guil...
Ex-Christian Brother Trial Adjourned
The trial of an ex-Christian Brother charged with sexually abusing six boys in a Galway school in the sixties and seventies has been adjourned until next Tuesday. The 72-year-old man pleaded not guil...
Irish News, Jul 18, 2008
Investigation Following Cork Hotel Blaze
An investigation is underway following a blaze at a hotel in County Cork. Forty residents of the Victoria Hotel, on Patrick Street were evacuated last night following a fire in one of the bedrooms. ...
Investigation Following Cork Hotel Blaze
An investigation is underway following a blaze at a hotel in County Cork. Forty residents of the Victoria Hotel, on Patrick Street were evacuated last night following a fire in one of the bedrooms. ...
Irish News, Jul 18, 2008
Four Arrested In Guns Investigation
Four arrests have been made following an investigation into the sale and supply of guns in County Louth. Two 21-year-old men from Dundalk, a 30-year-old man and a 26-year old woman, both from Dublin ...
Four Arrested In Guns Investigation
Four arrests have been made following an investigation into the sale and supply of guns in County Louth. Two 21-year-old men from Dundalk, a 30-year-old man and a 26-year old woman, both from Dublin ...
Irish News, Jul 18, 2008
U2 To Redevelop Clarence Hotel
An Bord Pleanála has approved plans to redevelop the Clarence Hotel in Dublin despite a recommendation by a senior planning inspector. The inspector, Kevin Moore, had recommended that the hotel be re...
U2 To Redevelop Clarence Hotel
An Bord Pleanála has approved plans to redevelop the Clarence Hotel in Dublin despite a recommendation by a senior planning inspector. The inspector, Kevin Moore, had recommended that the hotel be re...
Irish News, Jul 18, 2008
Irish Politicians To Volunteer Overseas
A group of Irish politicians are to spend part of the summer on volunteer work overseas. Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) has invited the politicians to undertake voluntary work in the shape of helpi...
Irish Politicians To Volunteer Overseas
A group of Irish politicians are to spend part of the summer on volunteer work overseas. Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) has invited the politicians to undertake voluntary work in the shape of helpi...
Irish News, Jul 18, 2008
Men Charged In Connection With Waterford 'Feud'
Three men have appeared in court in connection with a family 'feud' in Waterford. The men who have been named locally as Willie Burke, 22, of St Herblain Park, and John Burke, 27, Kilcohan park, appe...
Men Charged In Connection With Waterford 'Feud'
Three men have appeared in court in connection with a family 'feud' in Waterford. The men who have been named locally as Willie Burke, 22, of St Herblain Park, and John Burke, 27, Kilcohan park, appe...
Irish News, Jul 18, 2008
Ladbrokes Becomes First Irish Bookmaker To Offer Tote Betting
In a landmark development for Tote Ireland, Ladbrokes are to offer Tote pool betting in their Irish shops from yesterday. In-shop customers will be able to bet into live Tote pools in Ireland and the ...
Ladbrokes Becomes First Irish Bookmaker To Offer Tote Betting
In a landmark development for Tote Ireland, Ladbrokes are to offer Tote pool betting in their Irish shops from yesterday. In-shop customers will be able to bet into live Tote pools in Ireland and the ...
Irish News, Jul 17, 2008
Sarkozy To Discuss Treaty Rejection During Visit
French President Nicolas Sarkosy is due to hold informal discussions about the Lisbon Treaty debate when he visits Ireland on Monday. Mr Sarkozy was reportedly scheduled to hold a public meeting with...
Sarkozy To Discuss Treaty Rejection During Visit
French President Nicolas Sarkosy is due to hold informal discussions about the Lisbon Treaty debate when he visits Ireland on Monday. Mr Sarkozy was reportedly scheduled to hold a public meeting with...
Irish News, Jul 17, 2008
Gardaí Investigate 'Feud' Arson Attacks
Gardaí are investigating two more arson attacks in Waterford city that took place in the early hours of this morning. It is understood that no one was injured in either attack, which Gardaí say is th...
Gardaí Investigate 'Feud' Arson Attacks
Gardaí are investigating two more arson attacks in Waterford city that took place in the early hours of this morning. It is understood that no one was injured in either attack, which Gardaí say is th...
Irish News, Jul 17, 2008
Dunne Could Run In European Elections
Irish entrepreneur Ben Dunne has said he could run as an independent candidate in next years European Parliament elections. Mr Dunne claims he will put himself forward for the elections if there is a...
Dunne Could Run In European Elections
Irish entrepreneur Ben Dunne has said he could run as an independent candidate in next years European Parliament elections. Mr Dunne claims he will put himself forward for the elections if there is a...
Irish News, Jul 17, 2008
Pay-And-Display Scheme For Dublin Rail Network
Dublin commuters are to face increased charges, as part of a pay-and-display scheme at a number of stations in the city's rail network, it has been confirmed. Those travelling on the Greater Dublin r...
Pay-And-Display Scheme For Dublin Rail Network
Dublin commuters are to face increased charges, as part of a pay-and-display scheme at a number of stations in the city's rail network, it has been confirmed. Those travelling on the Greater Dublin r...
Irish News, Jul 17, 2008
Cityjet Drops Planned Dublin-Knock Route
Irish airline Cityjet has dropped plans to begin flights from Knock Airport to Dublin from next week. The Dublin based airline had won the contract to operate the subsidised Public Service Obligation...
Cityjet Drops Planned Dublin-Knock Route
Irish airline Cityjet has dropped plans to begin flights from Knock Airport to Dublin from next week. The Dublin based airline had won the contract to operate the subsidised Public Service Obligation...
Irish News, Jul 17, 2008
Sharp Decline In New Building Competitions: Report
New figures published today suggest the number of new buildings being constructed in Ireland has fallen by 57% in the first six months of 2008. The findings were published by GeoDirectory, a joint ve...
Sharp Decline In New Building Competitions: Report
New figures published today suggest the number of new buildings being constructed in Ireland has fallen by 57% in the first six months of 2008. The findings were published by GeoDirectory, a joint ve...
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Mostly cloudy with showery outbreaks of rain reaching parts of Antrim and Down later this evening, The showers will extend westwards overnight, clearing from most places by morning. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
