Irish News for June 2009 : Page 6

Irish News, Jun 3, 2009
Christian Brothers Denied Abuse Until Two Weeks Ago
The Christian Brothers, whose systematic abuse of children was revealed in the recent Ryan Report, were continuing to deny the abuse occurred right up until the publication of the document two weeks a...
Irish News, Jun 3, 2009
Taoiseach To Meet Reformatory Victims Groups
Groups representing former residents of Ireland's religious reformatories are to meet with Taoiseach Brian Cowen. Among the groups expected to attend are members of Right of Place, Right to Peace, Al...
Irish News, Jun 3, 2009
Latest Arrest Made In Sinanapayen Inquiry
Another man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Frenchman Charles Sinanapayen. Gardaí at Bray investigating the fatal shooting of the 32-year-old in Co Wicklow arrested a man ...
Irish News, Jun 3, 2009
Aer Lingus Staff On Board Lost Air France Flight
Irish flag-carrier, Aer Lingus has confirmed that two of its employees were on board the Air France flight that disappeared over the Atlantic Ocean on Monday. It is understood that the men were from ...
Irish News, Jun 3, 2009
Kenny Slams Sinn Féin Coalition Claims
Fine Gael Leader Enda Kenny has rejected claims he asked if Sinn Féin would be prepared to support him as Taoiseach after the 2007 General Election. Trevor Sargent, then boss of the Green Party, clai...
Irish News, Jun 3, 2009
Irish Woman Dies From Spiked Indonesian Cocktail
An Irish woman has died in Indonesia after drinking contaminated alcohol, part of a 'rogue' batch, in Indonesia. The death brings the total number killed by the lethal batch of Indonesian palm wine '...
Irish News, Jun 3, 2009
Arrest Follows Ferry Theft
A lifeboat crew was yesterday rammed after they tried to stop a stolen ferry boat. The vessel was taken in the early hours of Tuesday morning from the pier at Arranmore Island - three miles off Co Do...
Irish News, Jun 3, 2009
Mentally-Ill Woman Missing From HSE Care
A Co Roscommon woman who has been missing from a Health Service Executive (HSE) residential centre since last month, has now sparked concerns for her safety. Deirdre Conneely, 32, has a history of me...
Irish News, Jun 2, 2009
Irish Doctors On Board Missing Plane
It has emerged that three female Irish doctors were onboard the French plane that is still missing somewhere in the Atlantic. The three Irish women have been named as Aisling Butler, from Roscrea, Co...
Irish News, Jun 2, 2009
Ex-TDs Group Given Almost €200,000 Of Taxpayers Money
A society set up for former TDs and senators to safeguard their pension rights and entitlements has received just under €200,000 of tax-payers money, it has been revealed. The Irish Parliamentary Soc...
Irish News, Jun 2, 2009
Kenny Says General Election Coming
Fine Gael Leader Enda Kenny has said he is almost certain that a general election will follow this week's local and European elections. Speaking in Cork today, Mr Kenny said he was certain Fianna Fai...
Irish News, Jun 2, 2009
Hassan Kidnapper Jailed For Life
A member of the gang that kidnapped and murdered Irish-born aid worker Margaret Hassan has been jailed for life. Mrs Hassan, 59, was the head of Iraqi operations for Care International and was kidnap...
Irish News, Jun 2, 2009
More Arrests In Sinanapayen Inquiry
Three more people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Frenchman Charles Sinanapayen in Bray, Co Wicklow. Two men and a woman in their 20s were detained in the Bray area this morning. ...
Irish News, Jun 2, 2009
Machete Attack Sparks Fears Of Traveller Feud
A man in his 20s has been the victim of a savage attack, sparking fears of feuding between Traveller families in Waterford. The victim sustained severe injuries in an attack at a house in Waterford c...
Irish News, Jun 2, 2009
Ryanair Flies Low
The budget airline Ryanair has revealed financial returns showing a major nosedive in operating profits. Ryanair plunged into the red by €169.2 million (£145.9m) in the year to March after being hit ...
Irish News, Jun 1, 2009
Lisbon Treaty Now Has Support Of 66%
The Lisbon Treaty would be passed if a second referendum were taken this week, according to a new poll. The Irish Times /TNS mrbi poll suggests there is now solid support for the Lisbon Treaty, with...
Irish News, Jun 1, 2009
Cowen Outlines Party Plan
Brian Cowen has launched a party plan as the difficult June elections near. As the political party leaders take to their electioneering campaigns, the latest opinion polls put Fine Gael's popularity...
Irish News, Jun 1, 2009
Fourth Swine Flu Case Confirmed
Another swine flu case has been confirmed after tests results proved positive on a man who recently returned from New York. The man, who has not been identified, is from the south of the country and ...
Irish News, Jun 1, 2009
Three Killed On Roads Over Weekend
A total of three deaths have occurred on Irish roads over the weekend. In the first incident, a female driver in her 50s was fatally injured when her car collided with another vehicle and a third ve...
Irish News, Jun 1, 2009
Charges Follow Shell Protest
Eight people have been arrested following a protest at the Shell compound in Glengad, Co Mayo. The arrests were made after over 100 protestors took part in a demonstration against the work of the She...
Irish News, Jun 1, 2009
RTÉ Faces Dramatic Losses - And Angry Workers
Management of state-backed RTÉ has warned of possible bankruptcy after recording losses of €1 million a week. The broadcaster said it will not be able to pay staff unless a programme of salary cuts...
Irish News, Jun 1, 2009
Work Permit Changes Come Into Effect
Changes to the work permit system for migrant workers in Ireland come into effect today. Amendments to the scheme include changes to the job categories eligible for new work permits, and new conditio...
Irish News, Jun 1, 2009
Frenchman Killed In Bray Shooting
A 32-year-old man has died in hospital after he was injured in a shooting in Co Wicklow. Charles Sinannnpayen was severely injured in a shooting in Bray on Friday and was pronounced dead at 2am on M...