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Irish News for April 2010 : Page 2
Irish News, Apr 27, 2010
Anti-Social Behaviour Plagues North
While more than half of all anti-social behaviour orders in the North relate to people living in the Ballymena council area, what the police also call, 'youths causing annoyance' is far from being lim...
Anti-Social Behaviour Plagues North
While more than half of all anti-social behaviour orders in the North relate to people living in the Ballymena council area, what the police also call, 'youths causing annoyance' is far from being lim...
Irish News, Apr 26, 2010
Leading Dublin Gangster Murder 'Inside Job'
Gardaí believe the killing of one of Dublin's most powerful gang leaders may have been an inside job. Notorious drug dealer and gang leader Eamon Dunne was killed on Friday in the Faussagh House in ...
Leading Dublin Gangster Murder 'Inside Job'
Gardaí believe the killing of one of Dublin's most powerful gang leaders may have been an inside job. Notorious drug dealer and gang leader Eamon Dunne was killed on Friday in the Faussagh House in ...
Irish News, Apr 26, 2010
Journalist Held Over Du Plantier Murder
An Irish journalist has been arrested in a bid to extradite him to France for questioning about the still unsolved murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier in Cork 1996. Ian Bailey, 53, a former freelanc...
Journalist Held Over Du Plantier Murder
An Irish journalist has been arrested in a bid to extradite him to France for questioning about the still unsolved murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier in Cork 1996. Ian Bailey, 53, a former freelanc...
Irish News, Apr 26, 2010
Murphy Leads Tributes To Former Commissioner
The Garda Commissioner, Fachtna Murphy, has expressed his sadness at the death of former Commissioner of An Garda Síochána, Eamonn Doherty. Mr. Doherty passed away early on Saturday morning following...
Murphy Leads Tributes To Former Commissioner
The Garda Commissioner, Fachtna Murphy, has expressed his sadness at the death of former Commissioner of An Garda Síochána, Eamonn Doherty. Mr. Doherty passed away early on Saturday morning following...
Irish News, Apr 26, 2010
Terror Focus For North's Police
The PSNI are set to 'swamp' the North's streets in a bid to prevent attacks by dissident republicans in the run-up to the UK General Election, a member of the NI Policing Board has revealed. The rev...
Terror Focus For North's Police
The PSNI are set to 'swamp' the North's streets in a bid to prevent attacks by dissident republicans in the run-up to the UK General Election, a member of the NI Policing Board has revealed. The rev...
Irish News, Apr 26, 2010
State Takes Big Share Of BOI Under New Arrangement
The State is to take a 36% of the Band of Ireland in an agreement which will see the bank raise €3.4 billion in capital to meet new capital requirements set by the Government. Minister for Finance Br...
State Takes Big Share Of BOI Under New Arrangement
The State is to take a 36% of the Band of Ireland in an agreement which will see the bank raise €3.4 billion in capital to meet new capital requirements set by the Government. Minister for Finance Br...
Irish News, Apr 26, 2010
Adams Criticises Police As Officers Assaulted
Within hours of an attack on police in his constituency, the Sinn Féin West Belfast MP Gerry Adams has criticised the PSNI's reaction to both anti-social behaviour and to a murder probe. Three police...
Adams Criticises Police As Officers Assaulted
Within hours of an attack on police in his constituency, the Sinn Féin West Belfast MP Gerry Adams has criticised the PSNI's reaction to both anti-social behaviour and to a murder probe. Three police...
Irish News, Apr 26, 2010
Northern 'Cash Cuts' Played-Down
The Conservative and Ulster Unionist partnership is facing a flood of criticism over ill-timed comments by the British Conservative leader. Although Tory boss, David Cameron has denied that he intend...
Northern 'Cash Cuts' Played-Down
The Conservative and Ulster Unionist partnership is facing a flood of criticism over ill-timed comments by the British Conservative leader. Although Tory boss, David Cameron has denied that he intend...
Irish News, Apr 26, 2010
Nursing Home Project Underway
The construction of a new nursing home in Dublin is to get underway shortly. It is part of a new €20 million private nursing home development planned for the Newmarket/Mill Street area of south inner...
Nursing Home Project Underway
The construction of a new nursing home in Dublin is to get underway shortly. It is part of a new €20 million private nursing home development planned for the Newmarket/Mill Street area of south inner...
Irish News, Apr 23, 2010
Eight Held In Limerick Anti-Gang Operation
Eight people have been arrested by gardaí in Limerick as part of an operation targeting gang-related criminal activity. The arrests were made in a major pre-planned operation by gardaí early this mor...
Eight Held In Limerick Anti-Gang Operation
Eight people have been arrested by gardaí in Limerick as part of an operation targeting gang-related criminal activity. The arrests were made in a major pre-planned operation by gardaí early this mor...
Irish News, Apr 23, 2010
Fire Service Clear Border Bomb Area
Firemen have saved many people from injuries by rapidly evacuating people from the scene of a terrorist bomb outside a border police station. However, the explosion still left two people hurt by the ...
Fire Service Clear Border Bomb Area
Firemen have saved many people from injuries by rapidly evacuating people from the scene of a terrorist bomb outside a border police station. However, the explosion still left two people hurt by the ...
Irish News, Apr 23, 2010
Fires Breaks Sought After Bogland Blaze
A Fine Gael TD has called for the creation of 'fire breaks' after a bonfire-sparked blaze, which had forced the closure of a section of main road in Mayo, was finally this morning brought under contro...
Fires Breaks Sought After Bogland Blaze
A Fine Gael TD has called for the creation of 'fire breaks' after a bonfire-sparked blaze, which had forced the closure of a section of main road in Mayo, was finally this morning brought under contro...
Irish News, Apr 23, 2010
North's Justice Minister Quits Council
Prisons rather than matters of regional rates and community services will now fill the agenda for a long-serving Co Antrim councillor. The newly installed Stormont Justice Minister, Alliance leader D...
North's Justice Minister Quits Council
Prisons rather than matters of regional rates and community services will now fill the agenda for a long-serving Co Antrim councillor. The newly installed Stormont Justice Minister, Alliance leader D...
Irish News, Apr 23, 2010
Witness Sought After 'Tiger Kidnap' Attempt
A search for witnesses has begun after a Tiger Kidnapping attempt in Dublin, yesterday. Gardaí at Balbriggan revealed this morning they have launched an investigation into the abduction of the spouse...
Witness Sought After 'Tiger Kidnap' Attempt
A search for witnesses has begun after a Tiger Kidnapping attempt in Dublin, yesterday. Gardaí at Balbriggan revealed this morning they have launched an investigation into the abduction of the spouse...
Irish News, Apr 23, 2010
Armed Robbers Break Victim's Nose
A large amount of money has been taken after armed and masked men broke into the home of a businessman in a Co Antrim seaside town. It happened in Ballycastle on Sunday night last, and saw two men we...
Armed Robbers Break Victim's Nose
A large amount of money has been taken after armed and masked men broke into the home of a businessman in a Co Antrim seaside town. It happened in Ballycastle on Sunday night last, and saw two men we...
Irish News, Apr 23, 2010
Mayor 'Proud' Of Newry Firemen's Actions
The North's Fire and Rescue Service has been praised for a swift response to an arson attack at a block of flats in Newry's Cornmarket. It happened last Tuesday morning, when residents affected by th...
Mayor 'Proud' Of Newry Firemen's Actions
The North's Fire and Rescue Service has been praised for a swift response to an arson attack at a block of flats in Newry's Cornmarket. It happened last Tuesday morning, when residents affected by th...
Irish News, Apr 22, 2010
Flight Schedules Returning To Normal
The backlog of flights is beginning to clear after seven days of disruption caused by the volcanic ash cloud from Iceland. Airlines are putting on extra flights to bring home thousands of Irish pass...
Flight Schedules Returning To Normal
The backlog of flights is beginning to clear after seven days of disruption caused by the volcanic ash cloud from Iceland. Airlines are putting on extra flights to bring home thousands of Irish pass...
Irish News, Apr 22, 2010
Cowen Supports Fingleton Bonus Recovery
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has given his support to the recovery of the €1 million bonus paid to the former Irish Nationwide boss Michael Fingleton. Speaking in the Daíl, Mr Cowen again defended his handl...
Cowen Supports Fingleton Bonus Recovery
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has given his support to the recovery of the €1 million bonus paid to the former Irish Nationwide boss Michael Fingleton. Speaking in the Daíl, Mr Cowen again defended his handl...
Irish News, Apr 22, 2010
Bishops Issue Apology Over 'Profound Scandal'
The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales have issued an apology referring to the abuse of children by members of the clergy as a "profound scandal". The unexpected statement of apology, which was ha...
Bishops Issue Apology Over 'Profound Scandal'
The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales have issued an apology referring to the abuse of children by members of the clergy as a "profound scandal". The unexpected statement of apology, which was ha...
Irish News, Apr 22, 2010
Adams 'Abuse Claim' Extradition Opposed
A top republican politician is facing with dealing again with an embarrassing family 'skeleton'. As the General Election looms within weeks, the brother of West Belfast candidate and sitting MP, Gerr...
Adams 'Abuse Claim' Extradition Opposed
A top republican politician is facing with dealing again with an embarrassing family 'skeleton'. As the General Election looms within weeks, the brother of West Belfast candidate and sitting MP, Gerr...
Irish News, Apr 22, 2010
Violent West Belfast Death Probed
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in west Belfast. A police spokesperson in the North said the man was discovered with serious head injuries at Woodbourne Crescent...
Violent West Belfast Death Probed
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in west Belfast. A police spokesperson in the North said the man was discovered with serious head injuries at Woodbourne Crescent...
Irish News, Apr 22, 2010
Forced Religion Classes For Teachers Face Axe
Ireland's university teachers are proposing a motion to remove a compulsory religious course, which trainees are forced to take. The proposed abolition is being put forward in a motion by the Irish F...
Forced Religion Classes For Teachers Face Axe
Ireland's university teachers are proposing a motion to remove a compulsory religious course, which trainees are forced to take. The proposed abolition is being put forward in a motion by the Irish F...
Irish News, Apr 22, 2010
SDLP Lay Out Election Pledges
There will be no 'tie' to any one individual Westminster party for the SDLP. The party's leader has vowed she will use its post-election leverage in any hung parliament to negotiate the best deal she...
SDLP Lay Out Election Pledges
There will be no 'tie' to any one individual Westminster party for the SDLP. The party's leader has vowed she will use its post-election leverage in any hung parliament to negotiate the best deal she...
Irish News, Apr 22, 2010
Summer Works 'No Substitute' For Investment: Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Education Senator Pearse Doherty, has welcomed the announcement of the 2010 summer works programme, but has said it is "no substitute for full investment into new school buil...
Summer Works 'No Substitute' For Investment: Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Education Senator Pearse Doherty, has welcomed the announcement of the 2010 summer works programme, but has said it is "no substitute for full investment into new school buil...
Irish News, Apr 22, 2010
Northern Court Judgments Down
Buisness research company, ICC Information has revealed that the value of Court Judgments (CJs) against companies in Northern Ireland for the recovery of unpaid debt has fallen for the second quarter ...
Northern Court Judgments Down
Buisness research company, ICC Information has revealed that the value of Court Judgments (CJs) against companies in Northern Ireland for the recovery of unpaid debt has fallen for the second quarter ...
Irish News, Apr 21, 2010
Irish Airspace Reopens
Irish airspace has finally reopened after six days of planes being grounded due to the cloud of volcanic ash from Iceland. A spokesman from the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) and the Civil Aviation A...
Irish Airspace Reopens
Irish airspace has finally reopened after six days of planes being grounded due to the cloud of volcanic ash from Iceland. A spokesman from the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) and the Civil Aviation A...
Irish News, Apr 21, 2010
Man Dies In Garda Custody
The office of the Garda Ombudsman is investigating the death of a man in Garda custody last night. It is understood the man died in Tallaght Garda station shortly after he was arrested in the Dublin ...
Man Dies In Garda Custody
The office of the Garda Ombudsman is investigating the death of a man in Garda custody last night. It is understood the man died in Tallaght Garda station shortly after he was arrested in the Dublin ...
Irish News, Apr 21, 2010
Tánaiste Calls On Bank Boss To 'Reflect On Public's Anger'
The Tánaiste is calling on the Bank of Ireland Chief Executive to reflect on the 'anger' surrounding his €1.5 million pension top-up. The call comes within days of the Minister for Social Protection,...
Tánaiste Calls On Bank Boss To 'Reflect On Public's Anger'
The Tánaiste is calling on the Bank of Ireland Chief Executive to reflect on the 'anger' surrounding his €1.5 million pension top-up. The call comes within days of the Minister for Social Protection,...
Irish News, Apr 21, 2010
Stranded Travellers Advised Of Rights
Minister for Labour Affairs Dara Calleary has said passengers stranded because of the Icelandic volcano should be aware of their rights and offered some advise for those caught up in the flight ban. ...
Stranded Travellers Advised Of Rights
Minister for Labour Affairs Dara Calleary has said passengers stranded because of the Icelandic volcano should be aware of their rights and offered some advise for those caught up in the flight ban. ...
Irish News, Apr 21, 2010
Irish Seek Repeal Of Political Ad Ban
Ireland's broadcasters have called for the removal on the ban on paid political advertising on radio and television saying that it was open to challenge in the European Courts. The Independent Broadc...
Irish Seek Repeal Of Political Ad Ban
Ireland's broadcasters have called for the removal on the ban on paid political advertising on radio and television saying that it was open to challenge in the European Courts. The Independent Broadc...
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry evening with late sunny spells and some long clear spells overnight. Becoming cloudier across the north towards dawn with a few showers possible. Touch of frost in south. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
