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Irish News for December 2010 : Page 3
Irish News, Dec 8, 2010
M1 Dublin Link Boosted At Lisburn
There has been a major investment in roads across a Co Antrim city with the North's Transport Minister Conor Murphy welcoming progress on work totalling £6.4million in the Lisburn area this year - wit...
M1 Dublin Link Boosted At Lisburn
There has been a major investment in roads across a Co Antrim city with the North's Transport Minister Conor Murphy welcoming progress on work totalling £6.4million in the Lisburn area this year - wit...
Irish News, Dec 8, 2010
'Ghost Housing' Estates In Focus
The issue of unfinished Houses across the Irish State is to be tackled at top level. Encouraged by many developers' determination to finish their work, John O'Connor, Chief Executive of the Housing a...
'Ghost Housing' Estates In Focus
The issue of unfinished Houses across the Irish State is to be tackled at top level. Encouraged by many developers' determination to finish their work, John O'Connor, Chief Executive of the Housing a...
Irish News, Dec 8, 2010
Dublin Bans Skyscraper Projects
Dublin city councillors have agreed a plan to restrict the construction of tall buildings in Dublin city. Councillors voted on the final draft of the Dublin City Development Plan 2011-2017, which ban...
Dublin Bans Skyscraper Projects
Dublin city councillors have agreed a plan to restrict the construction of tall buildings in Dublin city. Councillors voted on the final draft of the Dublin City Development Plan 2011-2017, which ban...
Irish News, Dec 7, 2010
New Rules Finalised For Mortgage Lenders
A list of new rules to curtail aggressive behaviour by mortgage lenders are to come into force in January, according to the Central Bank this morning. The Central Bank of Ireland today issued its re...
New Rules Finalised For Mortgage Lenders
A list of new rules to curtail aggressive behaviour by mortgage lenders are to come into force in January, according to the Central Bank this morning. The Central Bank of Ireland today issued its re...
Irish News, Dec 7, 2010
MET Issues Further Winter Warnings
Freezing conditions are set to continue while roads and pavements remain hazardous around the State. Met Eireann released another weather warning yesterday evening advising that outbreaks of sleet a...
MET Issues Further Winter Warnings
Freezing conditions are set to continue while roads and pavements remain hazardous around the State. Met Eireann released another weather warning yesterday evening advising that outbreaks of sleet a...
Irish News, Dec 7, 2010
'Sky High' Budget Protest In Dublin
A man has been arrested in connection with the use of a small crane displaying protest hoardings outside Leinster House in Dublin. The 'cherry picker' was manoeuvred in front of the Government buildi...
'Sky High' Budget Protest In Dublin
A man has been arrested in connection with the use of a small crane displaying protest hoardings outside Leinster House in Dublin. The 'cherry picker' was manoeuvred in front of the Government buildi...
Irish News, Dec 7, 2010
Brian Cowen To Take €14,000 Pay Cut
Taoiseach Brian Cowen is to give himself a €14,000 paycut in today's budget, according to early reports this afternoon. The Fianna Fail leader will also be issuing paycuts to other ministers in what...
Brian Cowen To Take €14,000 Pay Cut
Taoiseach Brian Cowen is to give himself a €14,000 paycut in today's budget, according to early reports this afternoon. The Fianna Fail leader will also be issuing paycuts to other ministers in what...
Irish News, Dec 7, 2010
Dáil Security Upped Ahead Of Budget
Security at Government buildings has been increased as a number of Budget protests get underway outside. Several groups have called for demonstrations outside the Dáil today as the Government prepare...
Dáil Security Upped Ahead Of Budget
Security at Government buildings has been increased as a number of Budget protests get underway outside. Several groups have called for demonstrations outside the Dáil today as the Government prepare...
Irish News, Dec 7, 2010
Belfast Airport 'Seats For Sale' Restriction Ends
The Stormont Environment Minister Edwin Poots has just announced a decision to remove the controversial 'seats for sale' restriction at George Best Belfast City Airport. Previously, no more than two...
Belfast Airport 'Seats For Sale' Restriction Ends
The Stormont Environment Minister Edwin Poots has just announced a decision to remove the controversial 'seats for sale' restriction at George Best Belfast City Airport. Previously, no more than two...
Irish News, Dec 6, 2010
Another Death As Temperatures Fall
Snow is falling again across many parts of Ireland today with the forecast for the north and northwest overnight giving temperatures as low as -10C. As a result, the Severe Weather Co-ordination Comm...
Another Death As Temperatures Fall
Snow is falling again across many parts of Ireland today with the forecast for the north and northwest overnight giving temperatures as low as -10C. As a result, the Severe Weather Co-ordination Comm...
Irish News, Dec 6, 2010
Ireland 'Must Focus On Growth'
Just after news that the Taoiseach, Brian Cowen had welcomed good interest by potential investors in a new investment initiative, a top business forum has urged a return to economic growth. The Irish...
Ireland 'Must Focus On Growth'
Just after news that the Taoiseach, Brian Cowen had welcomed good interest by potential investors in a new investment initiative, a top business forum has urged a return to economic growth. The Irish...
Irish News, Dec 6, 2010
Row Over PSNI 'Cut Too Deep' Comments
The number of police officers in the North has been cut back too far, with the PSNI Chief Constable's most recent assessment being that police numbers were reduced too quickly following the paramilita...
Row Over PSNI 'Cut Too Deep' Comments
The number of police officers in the North has been cut back too far, with the PSNI Chief Constable's most recent assessment being that police numbers were reduced too quickly following the paramilita...
Irish News, Dec 6, 2010
Disability Allowance 'Cuts' Worries
With over 182,000 people in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) in the North, news of Westminster proposals for reform by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has left the Stormont Mini...
Disability Allowance 'Cuts' Worries
With over 182,000 people in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) in the North, news of Westminster proposals for reform by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has left the Stormont Mini...
Irish News, Dec 6, 2010
North's Frozen Roads Warning As Two Die
A 33-year-old local man has died following an accident in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim. The tragedy happened at about 10.50pm on Sunday night and brought traffic on the Doagh Road - near Nortel - to a hal...
North's Frozen Roads Warning As Two Die
A 33-year-old local man has died following an accident in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim. The tragedy happened at about 10.50pm on Sunday night and brought traffic on the Doagh Road - near Nortel - to a hal...
Irish News, Dec 3, 2010
Contingency Funding Fights Winter's Chill
A severe weather warning from Met Éireann remains in effect today with more snow forecast. The news comes as the Environment Minister John Gormley announced the provision of €15 million extra 'contin...
Contingency Funding Fights Winter's Chill
A severe weather warning from Met Éireann remains in effect today with more snow forecast. The news comes as the Environment Minister John Gormley announced the provision of €15 million extra 'contin...
Irish News, Dec 3, 2010
NI Men Among Four Charged In Dublin
Four men have appeared at Dublin's Special Criminal Court this morning charged in relation to a terrorist incident on the N1 earlier this week when a primed mortar bomb was recovered. The men are Dal...
NI Men Among Four Charged In Dublin
Four men have appeared at Dublin's Special Criminal Court this morning charged in relation to a terrorist incident on the N1 earlier this week when a primed mortar bomb was recovered. The men are Dal...
Irish News, Dec 3, 2010
HSE Urges Care As Temperatures Fall
The Department of Health and Children and the HSE is reminding people to be extra vigilant during the current cold spell and to check on vulnerable people who could be at risk. Cold weather can be a p...
HSE Urges Care As Temperatures Fall
The Department of Health and Children and the HSE is reminding people to be extra vigilant during the current cold spell and to check on vulnerable people who could be at risk. Cold weather can be a p...
Irish News, Dec 3, 2010
Luncan Stab Death 'Domestic'
Gardaí are treating the case the death of a 33-year-old man who was stabbed last night as a domestic incident. He died in the incident, which took place at a house at the Cannonbrook estate in Lucan ...
Luncan Stab Death 'Domestic'
Gardaí are treating the case the death of a 33-year-old man who was stabbed last night as a domestic incident. He died in the incident, which took place at a house at the Cannonbrook estate in Lucan ...
Irish News, Dec 3, 2010
International Offshore Supergrid Powers Up
Offshore energy may prove to be a winner for Ireland with news of a development in Brussels that marks the beginning of formal preparations for "one of the most ambitious renewable energy projects wor...
International Offshore Supergrid Powers Up
Offshore energy may prove to be a winner for Ireland with news of a development in Brussels that marks the beginning of formal preparations for "one of the most ambitious renewable energy projects wor...
Irish News, Dec 3, 2010
Kerry Hospital's New A&E Underway
Construction on the new emergency department at Kerry General Hospital has begun. According to Kerry North Fianna Fáil TD Thomas McEllistrim, the building contractors, BAM Building Ltd, have moved on...
Kerry Hospital's New A&E Underway
Construction on the new emergency department at Kerry General Hospital has begun. According to Kerry North Fianna Fáil TD Thomas McEllistrim, the building contractors, BAM Building Ltd, have moved on...
Irish News, Dec 2, 2010
Dublin Crisis Group Meets On Weather
Dublin airport has this morning reopened after a second night of heavy snowfall closed the main runway to all traffic. However, passengers are still being asked to check with airlines before setting ...
Dublin Crisis Group Meets On Weather
Dublin airport has this morning reopened after a second night of heavy snowfall closed the main runway to all traffic. However, passengers are still being asked to check with airlines before setting ...
Irish News, Dec 2, 2010
NAMA Rejects CIF Report
The National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) has announced it "completely rejects the flawed and one-sided analysis of the Agency published by the Construction Industry Federation (CIF)". NAMA's ke...
NAMA Rejects CIF Report
The National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) has announced it "completely rejects the flawed and one-sided analysis of the Agency published by the Construction Industry Federation (CIF)". NAMA's ke...
Irish News, Dec 2, 2010
North 'Losing 2012 Olympic Race'
News that Northern Ireland hasn't been selected to host training for any of the teams competing in the 2012 Olympic Games has angered a local MLA. It has emerged that 27 venues in the North are inclu...
North 'Losing 2012 Olympic Race'
News that Northern Ireland hasn't been selected to host training for any of the teams competing in the 2012 Olympic Games has angered a local MLA. It has emerged that 27 venues in the North are inclu...
Irish News, Dec 2, 2010
Unionists Slams 'Hurried' Planning Bill
A newly proposed Bill in the North's Assembly on the devolution of planning powers has been slammed as being 'too hurried'. The Ulster Unionist Environment Spokesperson Danny Kinahan has responded to...
Unionists Slams 'Hurried' Planning Bill
A newly proposed Bill in the North's Assembly on the devolution of planning powers has been slammed as being 'too hurried'. The Ulster Unionist Environment Spokesperson Danny Kinahan has responded to...
Irish News, Dec 1, 2010
Four Arrested As Mortar Find Closes M1
Four men have been arrested after an explosive device was found in a car in Co Louth. The device, described by police as a viable mortar, was made safe by Irish Army bomb disposal experts at around 1...
Four Arrested As Mortar Find Closes M1
Four men have been arrested after an explosive device was found in a car in Co Louth. The device, described by police as a viable mortar, was made safe by Irish Army bomb disposal experts at around 1...
Irish News, Dec 1, 2010
O'Hanlon Is Latest FF 'Retirement'
The man who controlled daily debates in the Irish parliament, Dr Rory O'Hanlon has announced that he will not contest the forthcoming general election. The former Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil and an e...
O'Hanlon Is Latest FF 'Retirement'
The man who controlled daily debates in the Irish parliament, Dr Rory O'Hanlon has announced that he will not contest the forthcoming general election. The former Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil and an e...
Irish News, Dec 1, 2010
Ireland's Family Life Studied
Findings from a large-scale study involving the monitoring up almost 20,000 children that has been underway for several years has marked an important milestone in shaping future Government policy. An...
Ireland's Family Life Studied
Findings from a large-scale study involving the monitoring up almost 20,000 children that has been underway for several years has marked an important milestone in shaping future Government policy. An...
Irish News, Dec 1, 2010
RTÉ Set For €350M Redevelopment
A major 10-year multi-million Euro redevelopment for Irish state broadcaster, RTÉ is to proceed, despite the recession and the perilous state of the Irish Republic's finances. A planning application ...
RTÉ Set For €350M Redevelopment
A major 10-year multi-million Euro redevelopment for Irish state broadcaster, RTÉ is to proceed, despite the recession and the perilous state of the Irish Republic's finances. A planning application ...
Irish News, Dec 1, 2010
North's Prison Minister Slammed Over Third Prisoner Release
The Stormont Justice Minister David Ford is under attack today after another prisoner was wrongly freed by the Prison Service. Sean Gerard Cahill was released after appearing at Laganside Courts on 2...
North's Prison Minister Slammed Over Third Prisoner Release
The Stormont Justice Minister David Ford is under attack today after another prisoner was wrongly freed by the Prison Service. Sean Gerard Cahill was released after appearing at Laganside Courts on 2...
Irish News, Dec 1, 2010
Coke Backs Ireland's Designated Drivers
A 'designated driver' Christmas campaign was unveiled yesterday with the backing of a global soft-drinks company and with the support of An Garda Síochána and the PSNI. In an initiative that will be ...
Coke Backs Ireland's Designated Drivers
A 'designated driver' Christmas campaign was unveiled yesterday with the backing of a global soft-drinks company and with the support of An Garda Síochána and the PSNI. In an initiative that will be ...
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Ireland WeatherToday:Dry, bright start this morning with best of sunshine in the west. Thickening cloud over Down and Antrim this morning with a few showers, extending westwards this afternoon. Lighter winds. Maximum temperature 16 °C.Tonight:Rather cloudy and mainly dry at first, then showery outbreaks of rain extending westwards to most places during the night, turning heavier towards morning. Light winds. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
