Irish News for February 2010 : Page 5

Irish News, Feb 4, 2010
Waterford Psychiatric Ward Man Missing
It has emerged today that a man has gone missing from a psychiatric ward in County Waterford. Gardai in Waterford Station are seeking the public's help in trying to locate 53-year-old Pat McCarthy. P...
Irish News, Feb 4, 2010
Taxing Day For High Earners
The state's high earners will be dipping deeper into their pockets today as the Finance Bill put forward in December's budget is officially published today. Publishing the bill this afternoon will gi...
Irish News, Feb 4, 2010
Robinson Back In Office
Political opponents in the North have urged Peter Robinson to publish the full legal report which prompted his return to the office of First Minister at the Stormont Assembly last night. DUP leader ...
Irish News, Feb 4, 2010
Central Bank Censured Over Flights
The Central Bank has come under major fire after it was revealed the state bank had paid for the flights of workers' spouses. In a report from the Office of Comptroller and Auditor General today, it ...
Irish News, Feb 4, 2010
'50-50' Police Recruitment Extended
Opposing political figures in the North have clashed over news that 'positive discrimination' measures - normally ruled to be illegal - are to continue for police recruiting across the border. The DU...
Irish News, Feb 3, 2010
Recovery On Backfoot As Unemployment Rises To 12.7%
The Government's assertions that the worst of the economic crisis is over has run aground as the latest Live Register Figures show an increase of 13,300 claimants in January. The number of people now...
Irish News, Feb 3, 2010
Eight Arrested Over Shooting Incident
A total of eight people are under arrest in connection with a shooting incident that led to the injury of a member of Gardaí. Gardai in Ronanstown investigating the shooting incident, which occurred ...
Irish News, Feb 3, 2010
Murder Probe Underway Over Mountain Body
A murder investigation has been launched as Gardaí today identified the body of the man found on a mountain in Dublin. After Monday's post mortem and a consultation with families with missing relati...
Irish News, Feb 3, 2010
Solicitor Charged Nurse's Murder
A 48-year-old solicitor is due in court after being charged with the murder of a nurse in Dublin last week. Loradena Pricajan, 35, from Romania, was found dead on Thursday in an apartment at the Iris...
Irish News, Feb 3, 2010
PSNI Officer Run Over
There has been a dramatic conclusion to a so-called 'creeper burglary' in Co Down, where thieves entered an occupied house to take car keys and valuables as the owners slept. A police spokeswoman in ...
Irish News, Feb 3, 2010
Day-Long Wait For Dublin A&E
Patients at two Dublin hospitals are waiting over a full day - up to 28 hours on average - before being admitted through their emergency departments (EDs), according to latest statistics from the HSE....
Irish News, Feb 3, 2010
No DUP/UUP Merger Says Empey
There is continued political wrangling today in the North. Ulster Unionist Leader Sir Reg Empey has quashed reports his party is set to merge with the DUP. Sir Reg said the UUP remains 100% commit...
Irish News, Feb 2, 2010
Mountain Body Post Mortem Details Witheld
A Gardaí spokesman has said details from the post mortem carried out on the human remains found in the Dublin mountains yesterday will not be made public. The State Pathologist has carried out the ex...
Irish News, Feb 2, 2010
Ex Priest Jailed Over Child Sex Abuse
A former Catholic priest has been jailed in Dublin today after years of running from allegations of abuse against a young boy. Patrick Hughes (82), of Parkdunne Court, Castleknock, pleaded guilty at ...
Irish News, Feb 2, 2010
Four Held Over Doherty Murder
A woman in her 40s is among four people arrested in connection with the murder of Wayne Doherty, Gardaí have revealed today. Gardai made the arrests this morning in relation to the Murder of Wayne Do...
Irish News, Feb 2, 2010
Cork To See Airline Expansions
Aer Lingus and Ryanair have today both announced plans for increased services from Cork this summer. Aer Lingus said it would be providing eight new routes from Cork airport for its summer schedule w...
Irish News, Feb 2, 2010
DUP Mulls Over Northern Justice Deal
The North's DUP leader Peter Robinson is expected to seek unanimous support for a justice deal within his party. Mr Robinson met with the DUP Assembly group yesterday, amid mounting speculation an a...
Irish News, Feb 2, 2010
Soccer 3D 'Beer Goggles' Revealed
Soccer fans have enjoyed one of the the first public opportunities to actually see 3D TV in action as thousands watched weekend football on special screens in pubs across the British Isles. At the en...
Irish News, Feb 2, 2010
Appeals Follow Cash In Transit Robberies
Two separate cash in transit robberies that took place yesterday have sparked appeals for witnesses to come forward. In the latest incident, Gardaí have launched an investigation into a robbery from ...
Irish News, Feb 2, 2010
Appeal Launched For Missing Giirl
An appeal has been launched after a teenage girl went missing from her home in County Monaghan. Gardai at Castleblaney Garda Station said they are "very concerned" for Sandra Shultz's safety and curr...
Irish News, Feb 1, 2010
Examination Due On Dublin Body
Gardaí are awaiting the results of a forensic examination after the body of a woman was found in Co Dublin. State Pathologist Dr Marie Cassidy is due to carry out a preliminary examination on the hum...
Irish News, Feb 1, 2010
Four Killed On Irish Roads This Weekend
A number of separate road crashes this weekend have claimed four lives, including a father and son. John Gallagher, 55, and his 24-year-old son Sean died when their car collided with another vehicle...
Irish News, Feb 1, 2010
Cost Of Medicines Falls 40%
The Irish pharmaceutical association has announced that with effect from today the cost of long established medicines will be reduced by 40%. The Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association (IPHA), t...
Irish News, Feb 1, 2010
Public Sector Begins Work-To-Rule
Some 70,000 public sector workers are today joining in the work-to-rule industrial action by other public service unions in protest at pay cuts. However, the Government has told the SIPTU members tha...
Irish News, Feb 1, 2010
Minister To Aid Struggling Homeowners
Minister for Communications Eamon Ryan has announced the Government is planing to help homeowners struggling with mortgage payments. Minister Ryan said yesterday the Government was considering a ran...
Irish News, Feb 1, 2010
Justice 'Breakthrough' Speculation
The DUP and Sinn Fein are poised to sign off a deal on devolved policing and justice powers in the North, according to reports. Stormont's two largest parties have sought agreement on the matter sin...
Irish News, Feb 1, 2010
'Heroes' Of Bessbrook Shot-down
The SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Dominic Bradley has condemned those responsible for firing shots at Bessbrook PSNI station on Sunday evening. He said: "Like the shooting at Crossmaglen last week this l...
Irish News, Feb 1, 2010
Wind Farm Academy To Boost Donegal
A National Wind Energy Academy is being established at Letterkenny Institute of Technology as part of a €500,000 initiative being backed by the Donegal County Development Board. The first phase will ...