Irish News for October 2011 : Page 4

Irish News, Oct 7, 2011
Dana Claims US Citizenship 'No Problem'
Criticism over independent Presidential candidate Dana Rosemary Scallon becoming a US citizen nearly 15 years ago has erupted again. Scallon has said she never mentioned that she became a US citizen ...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2011
Talk Talk To Close Its Doors
The Talk Talk call centre in Waterford will today shut down with up to 600 people set to be left unemployed this evening. This follows an announcement last month that the company would close its Iris...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2011
Ireland To Launch Tourist Initiative
A two-day forum in Dublin Castle has heard that Ireland will soon launch its biggest ever tourist initiative. With the aim to attract over 300,000 visitors to Irish shores next year, the initiative t...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2011
Finucane Family To Get Inquiry Soon?
It has been claimed today that the Prime Minister, David Cameron, is considering agreeing to some kind of investigative tribunal into the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane. The family of Mr Finucane a...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2011
North's Abuse Victims 'Harassed By Lawyers'
There has been criticism of some sectors of the legal profession today with a controversial statement from the First and Deputy First Minister's Office at Stormont. It said that "intense pressure" fr...
Irish News, Oct 6, 2011
Higgins Is 'Top Of The Poll'
Presidential hopeful Michael D Higgins is leading the race for Aras while fellow candidates Gay Mitchell and Senator David Norris are struggling for support. Results from the Ipso MRBI poll suggest ...
Irish News, Oct 6, 2011
No Interview For NewERA Director
It has been revealed that no interview was conducted before appointing a director to the body that will oversee the sale of state assets. The head of the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA), J...
Irish News, Oct 6, 2011
Adams To Appeal Extradition
Liam Adams is set to appeal against his extradition to Northern Ireland. The brother of Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams plans to appeal against the decision saying that he is not guilty of sexually a...
Irish News, Oct 6, 2011
Journalist Wins Defamation Case
A journalist and broadcaster has been awarded tens of thousands of euros in legal costs after successfully defending a defamation claim. Journalist Sam Smyth was accused of defaming County Tipperray ...
Irish News, Oct 6, 2011
Ireland Pays Tribute To Apple Founder
Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, has paid tribute to Apple Co-founder Steve Jobs. He has described Mr Jobs as a "creative genius" who broke down walls in business and opened doors in people’s minds. Apple ann...
Irish News, Oct 6, 2011
Red Hot Chili Peppers Fired Up For The EMAs
The Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to spice up the 2011 MTV EMAs in Belfast. Fresh off the release of their latest chart-topping album I'm With You, these legendary funk rockers from California are gu...
Irish News, Oct 5, 2011
Fresh Job Losses Announced
In a devastating blow it has been revealed that a further 1,130 jobs could be under threat in Ireland. It has been rumored that 130 jobs could be axed at Rigney Dolphin who employ around 1,000 peopl...
Irish News, Oct 5, 2011
Government 'Talks Industry And Economy'
The Irish Republic's Government will soon begin a series of meetings to discuss the economic downturn, industrial relation matters and any solutions to these issues at a time when job uncertainty cont...
Irish News, Oct 5, 2011
Welfare Fraud Crackdown Continues
An Oireachtas committee will meet today to discuss current and future proposals to tackle social welfare fraud. The Committee on Jobs, Social Protection and Education will meet will discuss ways to ...
Irish News, Oct 4, 2011
Ministers Talk North/South Co-operation
Officials From the North and South of Ireland came together yesterday in a bid to discuss co-operation. Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore, met with First Minister, Peter Robinson and Acting Deputy First Minist...
Irish News, Oct 4, 2011
Gallagher Has 'No Problem' With P60 Publication
Following a call for "openness" Independent Presidential candidate Sean Gallagher has said he too will publish his P60. Mr Gallagher has said that he has no problem releasing what he has earned while...
Irish News, Oct 4, 2011
Two Held Over Fuel Laundering Plant
Two men have been arrested in Monaghan on suspicion of running a fuel laundering plant. Revenue officers and Gardaí raided the operation at commercial premises in Glaslough last night. The two men w...
Irish News, Oct 3, 2011
Davis Publishes P60 In Bid For 'Openness'
Presidential hopeful Mary Davis has published her P60 to encourage candidate "openness" during the race for Aras. The independent candidate has revealed that she earned more than €390k for her work o...
Irish News, Oct 3, 2011
Adams To Be Extradited To NI
Liam Adams will be extradited to Northern Ireland following claims that he sexually assaulted his daughter. Mr Adams is wanted by the Police Service of Northern Ireland in relation to 18 alleged off...
Irish News, Oct 3, 2011
Mitchell To Officially Launch Campaign
Fine Gael's Presidential candidate, Gay Mitchell, will officially launch his campaign today, with Taoiseach Enda Kenny by his side. The launch comes just hours after senior Fine Gael members made dis...
Irish News, Oct 3, 2011
French Detectives To Investigate Du Plantier Murder
French Police officers are due to arrive in Ireland today to quiz witnesses over a 15-year-old murder. Three French detectives are due in Cork to take witness statements from up to 30 people who were...
Irish News, Oct 3, 2011
Old Woman Beaten In Own Belfast Home
The North's police are investigating after an 84-year-old woman was 'left black and blue' after an attack at her home in west Belfast. Two men broke into Josie Hamilton's house on Agnes Street off th...
Irish News, Oct 3, 2011
Men More At Risk of Developing Diabetes
New research has revealed that men are more at risk of developing type two diabetes than women. According to a study carried out by clinical academics at Glasgow University, men have to gain less wei...