Irish News for January 2010 : Page 3

Irish News, Jan 19, 2010
SF Child Abuse 'Scandal' Escalates
Sinn Féin has insisted it "acted correctly" in the handling of child abuse allegations against a political representative. The republican party has threatened legal action over claims suggesting othe...
Irish News, Jan 19, 2010
Cannibas Lorry Intercepted By Gardaí
A lorry carrying over €1 million worth of cannibas has been intercepted by Gardaí. The find came following an intelligence led operation by Gardaí from the Divisional Task Force in Santry and Balbri...
Irish News, Jan 19, 2010
Lurgan Shooting Was 'Revenge' Attack
The police in the North are seeking help from the public as they probe a paramilitary-style shooting in the Kilwilkie area of Lurgan, Co Armagh last night. Alleged by a Sinn Féin MLA to have been in ...
Irish News, Jan 19, 2010
Irish Tennis Player Makes History
An Irish tennis player has earned a place in the history books after winning a match at a grand slam competition. The 25-year-old Louk Sorensen became the first Irishman to win a grand slam match in ...
Irish News, Jan 19, 2010
GRA Withdraw Threat Of Action After Questionnaire
The Garda Representative Association have withdrawn their threat of taking industrial action over pay and conditions. The association had put the suggestion of industrial action to its members after ...
Irish News, Jan 19, 2010
Cabinet To Discuss Bank Inquiry
Speculation is mounting that the Government may be relenting to increased pressure from the opposition to hold a public inquiry into the banking bailouts, as the Cabinet meets to discuss the issue tod...
Irish News, Jan 19, 2010
RSA Urge Scrappage Schemers To Check Safety Rating
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging anyone considering buying a new car under the Government's car scrappage scheme to closely examine the safety performance of the car before buying. The RSA s...
Irish News, Jan 18, 2010
Man Stabbed To Death In Tipperary
A man has died from knife wounds after an incident in a villiage in Tipperary last night. The male victim, who was in his late 20's, was fatally stabbed in the street outside his house following an ...
Irish News, Jan 18, 2010
Carlow Hit With Heavy Flooding
County Carlow has ground to a halt today after at least five of its roads became impassable this morning following heavy rain at the weekend. Carlow County Council said roads around Mount Leinster, B...
Irish News, Jan 18, 2010
Appeal Launched After Dublin Murder
An appeal has been launched into the shooting of a man in Dublin on Saturday. The victim was a 27-year-old from the area and was shot after socializing in the Priorswood Inn in the Coolock area of D...
Irish News, Jan 18, 2010
Border ATM Robbery Condemned
Gangsters have returned to their original area of operation with the thieves using a digger to steal a bank automated teller machine (ATM) from a bank along the poorly policed border area. Taking adv...
Irish News, Jan 18, 2010
Adams Defends SF Over Sex Abuse
The Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has insisted that he did not know his alleged child abuser brother Liam was still working for the party in his west Belfast constituency - even after he had ordered...
Irish News, Jan 18, 2010
Gov U-Turn On Cervical Cancer Vaccination
Despite ruling out the vaccinations in the last budget, over 30,000 teenage girls will again be offered a free vaccine against cervical cancer. Minister for Health Mary Harney announced the U-turn to...
Irish News, Jan 18, 2010
Cork Student Wins Young Scientist
Richard O'Shea, an 18-year-old sixth year student from Co Cork, has been named the winner of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2010. The coveted prize was awarded to the student for his ...
Irish News, Jan 18, 2010
College Green Bus Corridor Re-Starts
The bus corridor at College Green in Dublin city centre will begin again during the evening peak traffic period from today. The project was suspended by the City Council in mid-November to cope with ...
Irish News, Jan 15, 2010
Two Arrested Over Death Of Infant
Gardaí are holding two people in connection with the death of a 10-day-old baby boy. The baby died in hospital a week ago following an incident at a house in Lusk in north Co Dublin. Gardai in Balb...
Irish News, Jan 15, 2010
GAA 'Bombing' Condemned
A northern policitican has strongly condemned those responsible for leaving pipe bombs at the Stiles Community Centre in Antrim where players from St Comgall's GAA club were training. SDLP South Antr...
Irish News, Jan 15, 2010
Three Held After Finglas Weapons Raid
Three men have been arrested and a cache of arms recovered after a raid on a house in Finglas, Dublin. Officers from the Gardaí National Drug Unit and Organised Crime Unit discovered 600 rounds of am...
Irish News, Jan 15, 2010
Young Man Killed On Malihide Road
A man in his twenties has died after a serious road accident in Co Dublin The 26-year-old male, who was sole occupant of the car, was seriously injured and brought to Beaumont Hospital by ambulance w...
Irish News, Jan 15, 2010
Parent's Of Cork Conjoined Twins Issue Statement
The parents of a pair of conjoined twins from Cork have spoken to the media for the first time, after the births were revealed this morning. According to a statement issued by HSE today, the twins, ...
Irish News, Jan 15, 2010
BBC Slammed Over U2 Coverage
Irish rock ban U2 received "inappropriate" free publicity from the BBC last year. The broadcaster's own editorial watchdog has ruled that it happened during the launch of the band's album No Line On ...
Irish News, Jan 15, 2010
News Of BT Young Scientist Winner Due
Students across the country are awaiting the results of the 2010 BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, which will be announced today. Last year, farmer sons John D O'Callaghan and Liam McCart...
Irish News, Jan 15, 2010
Irish Speakers Have Head Start In Jobs Race
Irish speakers have developed an advantage in the job market according to a cross-border analysis by leading academics. The report, co-authored by Professor Vani Borooah of the University of Ulster, ...
Irish News, Jan 14, 2010
Arrests In Donegal Drug Find
Three men have been arrested after a drug seizure at Carraigans, County Donegal yesterday evening. According to a Gardaí spokesman this morning, at approximately 5.00pm yesterday, Garda from Letterke...
Irish News, Jan 14, 2010
HSE Introduces Plan For Fewer Admissions
The Health Service Executive has launched a proposal to cut the number of people admitted to hospital for treatment. The plan was submitted to the Department of Health late last month for approval an...
Irish News, Jan 14, 2010
Freezing Galway Roads Cause Delays
Drivers are being asked to take extra care as Galway city experiences the worst driving conditions since the beginning of the chilling temperatures. The freezing fog and icy roads have resulted in tw...
Irish News, Jan 14, 2010
Taoiseach in London for talks on NI
Taoiseach Brian Cowen is due in London later today to meet the British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on the recent leap of progress towards devolution of policing and justice powers in Northern Ireland....
Irish News, Jan 14, 2010
Irish Among Sailors Rescued From Sinking Yacht
Seven Irish sailors, including two from the north have been rescued from a sinking racing yacht after it struck rocks near Indonesia, the UK coastguard revealed today. The Irish men and women were am...
Irish News, Jan 14, 2010
Call For Car Wash Closure
A Labour spokesperson has called for the state's car washes to be turned off during the current and future water shortages. Mary Upton, Labour's spokesperson on arts, sport and tourism said today tha...
Irish News, Jan 14, 2010
Grounded Plane Cleared For Take Off
The plane forced to make an emergency landing at Shannon airport yesterday after a passenger allegedly claimed there was a bomb on board, took to the air again today after being given the all-clear by...