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Irish News for January 2011 : Page 2
Irish News, Jan 25, 2011
Bill Agreement Puts Dáil Election On February 25
The date for the Irish Republic's election has been agreed for February 25 after the Opposition and the Government agreed to fast track the crucial Finance Bill through the Dáil by Friday. Taoiseach...
Bill Agreement Puts Dáil Election On February 25
The date for the Irish Republic's election has been agreed for February 25 after the Opposition and the Government agreed to fast track the crucial Finance Bill through the Dáil by Friday. Taoiseach...
Irish News, Jan 25, 2011
FF's Treacy Not To Contest
Another Fianna Fail TD has announced he will not contest the upcoming election. TD for Galway East Noel Treacy announced this morning he will not be contesting the upcoming general election on medic...
FF's Treacy Not To Contest
Another Fianna Fail TD has announced he will not contest the upcoming election. TD for Galway East Noel Treacy announced this morning he will not be contesting the upcoming general election on medic...
Irish News, Jan 25, 2011
€900M Spend For Roads As Overcharging Revealed
The Transport Minister Pat Carey has today announced a spend of €866.96 million for the National Roads Programme, just as the National Roads Authority revealed serious overcharging by toll companies. ...
€900M Spend For Roads As Overcharging Revealed
The Transport Minister Pat Carey has today announced a spend of €866.96 million for the National Roads Programme, just as the National Roads Authority revealed serious overcharging by toll companies. ...
Irish News, Jan 25, 2011
Two Die In Cork House Fire
Two people have died in an house fire in Co Cork early this morning. The blaze broke out at about 5.15am in East Ferry, Midleton. It is believed the victims were an elderly brother and sister. A G...
Two Die In Cork House Fire
Two people have died in an house fire in Co Cork early this morning. The blaze broke out at about 5.15am in East Ferry, Midleton. It is believed the victims were an elderly brother and sister. A G...
Irish News, Jan 25, 2011
Paedophile Porn Cop Jailed
A former policeman in the North has been jailed after admitting possessing over 600 indecent images of children. Yesterday, Brian Wilfred Richard Connor, 46, from Knockloughrim near Magherafelt, was...
Paedophile Porn Cop Jailed
A former policeman in the North has been jailed after admitting possessing over 600 indecent images of children. Yesterday, Brian Wilfred Richard Connor, 46, from Knockloughrim near Magherafelt, was...
Irish News, Jan 25, 2011
Environment Goes To Minister Ó Cuív
A new politician has been put in charge of the Irish Department of the Environment - which regulates environmental protection and conserves the natural heritage. The Irish Taoiseach has assigned Envi...
Environment Goes To Minister Ó Cuív
A new politician has been put in charge of the Irish Department of the Environment - which regulates environmental protection and conserves the natural heritage. The Irish Taoiseach has assigned Envi...
Irish News, Jan 24, 2011
Martin Emerges As FF Favourite
Despite losing a challenge to Brian Cowen's leadership of Fianna Fail last week, former Foreign Minister Michael Martin has emerged as favourite to lead the party into the General Election. A Fianna ...
Martin Emerges As FF Favourite
Despite losing a challenge to Brian Cowen's leadership of Fianna Fail last week, former Foreign Minister Michael Martin has emerged as favourite to lead the party into the General Election. A Fianna ...
Irish News, Jan 24, 2011
Election Date Shifts As Green Party Quit
In dramatic events over the weekend, the Green Party has left the coalition Government forcing the March election date to be brought forward. The election date is now expected to take place on Febru...
Election Date Shifts As Green Party Quit
In dramatic events over the weekend, the Green Party has left the coalition Government forcing the March election date to be brought forward. The election date is now expected to take place on Febru...
Irish News, Jan 24, 2011
Illegal Republican Parade 'Allowed'
Members of the leading loyal order are said to be frustrated over an illegal march in Co Armagh yesterday and news of 'zero' prosecutions or cautions for those participating in any such illegal parade...
Illegal Republican Parade 'Allowed'
Members of the leading loyal order are said to be frustrated over an illegal march in Co Armagh yesterday and news of 'zero' prosecutions or cautions for those participating in any such illegal parade...
Irish News, Jan 24, 2011
Eire's Attraction For Investment 'Undiminished'
Despite the ongoing political turmoil, former Fianna Fail leader Brian Cowen has claimed Ireland's ability to attract Foreign Direct Investment is "undiminished". Taoiseach Brian Cowen made the comme...
Eire's Attraction For Investment 'Undiminished'
Despite the ongoing political turmoil, former Fianna Fail leader Brian Cowen has claimed Ireland's ability to attract Foreign Direct Investment is "undiminished". Taoiseach Brian Cowen made the comme...
Irish News, Jan 24, 2011
Belfast Device Slammed
A South Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Alex Maskey has hit out at those responsible for leaving a bomb in Cadogan Park in south Belfast at the weekend. "The disruption caused by this device serves no purpose...
Belfast Device Slammed
A South Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Alex Maskey has hit out at those responsible for leaving a bomb in Cadogan Park in south Belfast at the weekend. "The disruption caused by this device serves no purpose...
Irish News, Jan 24, 2011
Alliance Claims Lead In North
Delivering his keynote speech at the party's conference on Saturday, David Ford the North's Justice Minister and Alliance leader said he has a "positive vision" and that it distinguishes Alliance from...
Alliance Claims Lead In North
Delivering his keynote speech at the party's conference on Saturday, David Ford the North's Justice Minister and Alliance leader said he has a "positive vision" and that it distinguishes Alliance from...
Irish News, Jan 24, 2011
Policing Board Chief Wins City Apartment Bid
Although he previously stepped aside temporarily from his post as the North's Policing Board Chairman - as police investigated allegations of wrongful practice - Big Picture Developments Ltd director ...
Policing Board Chief Wins City Apartment Bid
Although he previously stepped aside temporarily from his post as the North's Policing Board Chairman - as police investigated allegations of wrongful practice - Big Picture Developments Ltd director ...
Irish News, Jan 24, 2011
Fish Die In River 'Pollution' Incident
Hundreds of fish have been killed on the Sixmilewater River in Co Antrim, after a prior fish kill in the same river in 2008 - and one even further back, in 2001. The latest one was reported to the En...
Fish Die In River 'Pollution' Incident
Hundreds of fish have been killed on the Sixmilewater River in Co Antrim, after a prior fish kill in the same river in 2008 - and one even further back, in 2001. The latest one was reported to the En...
Irish News, Jan 21, 2011
Cabinet Chaos Causes Confidence Collapse
Thursday's Cabinet reshuffle debacle has prompted Fianna Fail members to call for the vote of confidence in the Taoiseach to be revisited. During a day of chaotic scenes in the Dáil and the resignat...
Cabinet Chaos Causes Confidence Collapse
Thursday's Cabinet reshuffle debacle has prompted Fianna Fail members to call for the vote of confidence in the Taoiseach to be revisited. During a day of chaotic scenes in the Dáil and the resignat...
Irish News, Jan 21, 2011
Clerical Abuse Gets High-Level Discussion
The Apostolic Visitation set up by the Pope last year is to meet the main group representing Northern victims of clerical abuse today - having already been in discussion with the Stormont Deputy First...
Clerical Abuse Gets High-Level Discussion
The Apostolic Visitation set up by the Pope last year is to meet the main group representing Northern victims of clerical abuse today - having already been in discussion with the Stormont Deputy First...
Irish News, Jan 21, 2011
All Aer Lingus Flights Operational
Aer Lingus is to operate its full schedule today after being forced to hire aircraft from Ryanair and other airlines while its dispute with cabin crew continues. Aer Lingus said more than 100 members...
All Aer Lingus Flights Operational
Aer Lingus is to operate its full schedule today after being forced to hire aircraft from Ryanair and other airlines while its dispute with cabin crew continues. Aer Lingus said more than 100 members...
Irish News, Jan 21, 2011
€200k Of Cannabis Seized In Dublin
A search of a Dublin address yesterday evening led to the arrest of a man and recovered a cache of cannabis worth nearly €200,000. According to Gardaí this morning, the find is part of an on-going i...
€200k Of Cannabis Seized In Dublin
A search of a Dublin address yesterday evening led to the arrest of a man and recovered a cache of cannabis worth nearly €200,000. According to Gardaí this morning, the find is part of an on-going i...
Irish News, Jan 21, 2011
Parades Commission Ridiculed Over Lurgan March
Parading is back on the news agenda in the North today with some commentators branding the official Parades Commission "ridiculous" after it was revealed an illegal republican march in support of a do...
Parades Commission Ridiculed Over Lurgan March
Parading is back on the news agenda in the North today with some commentators branding the official Parades Commission "ridiculous" after it was revealed an illegal republican march in support of a do...
Irish News, Jan 21, 2011
Ministerial Council Summit Welcomes Cowen
The embattled Irish Taoiseach Brian Cowen is to lead the Irish government delegation at a meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council in Armagh today. He will travel north to a meeting hosted by t...
Ministerial Council Summit Welcomes Cowen
The embattled Irish Taoiseach Brian Cowen is to lead the Irish government delegation at a meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council in Armagh today. He will travel north to a meeting hosted by t...
Irish News, Jan 21, 2011
'Road Works Ahead', Says Oireachtas Committee
The amount of reconstruction work needed to assure the provision of water supplies and to repair damaged Irish roads after the Christmas and New Year 'Big Freeze' are being investigated by Oireachtas ...
'Road Works Ahead', Says Oireachtas Committee
The amount of reconstruction work needed to assure the provision of water supplies and to repair damaged Irish roads after the Christmas and New Year 'Big Freeze' are being investigated by Oireachtas ...
Irish News, Jan 21, 2011
'Patient Power' To Aid Cut-back Battle
Family doctors in the North have launched a major campaign to counter what they said is a threat to the vital services provided by family doctors across Northern Ireland. They have issued a survey fo...
'Patient Power' To Aid Cut-back Battle
Family doctors in the North have launched a major campaign to counter what they said is a threat to the vital services provided by family doctors across Northern Ireland. They have issued a survey fo...
Irish News, Jan 21, 2011
Mayor Pulls Europa's 40th Birthday Pint
Belfast's once infamous Europa Hotel turns 40-years-old this year with many memories of the 'front-line' hotel being recalled. For the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Cllr Pat Convery, the birthday celebratio...
Mayor Pulls Europa's 40th Birthday Pint
Belfast's once infamous Europa Hotel turns 40-years-old this year with many memories of the 'front-line' hotel being recalled. For the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Cllr Pat Convery, the birthday celebratio...
Irish News, Jan 21, 2011
Ulster TV Welcomes Competition
The boss of the North's sole commercial TV station, Ulster Television (UTV), has welcomed plans just announced by the UK Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt to allow a range of competing companies to make a...
Ulster TV Welcomes Competition
The boss of the North's sole commercial TV station, Ulster Television (UTV), has welcomed plans just announced by the UK Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt to allow a range of competing companies to make a...
Irish News, Jan 20, 2011
Dáil Election Set Amid Resignations Chaos
Ireland's Prime Minister Brian Cowen has announced that he intends to dissolve parliament and call a general election on 11 March. Mr Cowen was addressing parliament after five ministers resigned fro...
Dáil Election Set Amid Resignations Chaos
Ireland's Prime Minister Brian Cowen has announced that he intends to dissolve parliament and call a general election on 11 March. Mr Cowen was addressing parliament after five ministers resigned fro...
Irish News, Jan 20, 2011
Gardaí Car Rammed And Shot Fired In Louth
Two men have been arrested in connection with an incident in County Louth during which a Gardaí vehicle was rammed and a shot was fired by a member of Gardaí. Gardai in Dundalk said the incident occ...
Gardaí Car Rammed And Shot Fired In Louth
Two men have been arrested in connection with an incident in County Louth during which a Gardaí vehicle was rammed and a shot was fired by a member of Gardaí. Gardai in Dundalk said the incident occ...
Irish News, Jan 20, 2011
Migration To Hit 50,000 This Year
Ireland's level of migration is expected to reach 50,000 this year, according to new figures published by a Government research institute. The figures from the Economic and Social Research Institute ...
Migration To Hit 50,000 This Year
Ireland's level of migration is expected to reach 50,000 this year, according to new figures published by a Government research institute. The figures from the Economic and Social Research Institute ...
Irish News, Jan 20, 2011
Cowen Criticised For Taking Foreign Ministry
The Sinn Fein President has criticised the Taoiseach for taking on the role of Foreign Minister in the wake of Michael Martin's resignation. Michael Martin tendered his immediate resignation on Tuesd...
Cowen Criticised For Taking Foreign Ministry
The Sinn Fein President has criticised the Taoiseach for taking on the role of Foreign Minister in the wake of Michael Martin's resignation. Michael Martin tendered his immediate resignation on Tuesd...
Irish News, Jan 20, 2011
Mary Harney Quits Cabinet
The Minister for Health, Mary Harney, has quit her position in the cabinet only days after Taoiseach Brian Cowen's narrow victory in a vote of confidence. On Wednesday, the Foreign Minister Michael ...
Mary Harney Quits Cabinet
The Minister for Health, Mary Harney, has quit her position in the cabinet only days after Taoiseach Brian Cowen's narrow victory in a vote of confidence. On Wednesday, the Foreign Minister Michael ...
Irish News, Jan 20, 2011
Inspector Awarded 'Cancer Discrimination' Damages
A middle-ranking female police officer in the North has successfully claimed discrimination after returning to work from cancer treatment. The PSNI paid £55,000 in compensation to her - but made the ...
Inspector Awarded 'Cancer Discrimination' Damages
A middle-ranking female police officer in the North has successfully claimed discrimination after returning to work from cancer treatment. The PSNI paid £55,000 in compensation to her - but made the ...
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Ireland WeatherToday:A few fog patches at first, soon clearing to leave a dry day with some patchy cloud and good sunny spells. Light and variable winds. Feeling mild in sunny spells. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:Dry and quite chilly overnight under prolonged clear spells and light winds. This will allow a few fog patches to develop in places. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
