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Irish News for November 2011 : Page 4
Irish News, Nov 16, 2011
Prison Symbols 'Resignation Threat' Recedes
A growing crisis over the possible removal of the British Crown and other symbols from the North's Prison Service seems to have subsided overnight with a clarification from the Stormont Justice Minist...
Prison Symbols 'Resignation Threat' Recedes
A growing crisis over the possible removal of the British Crown and other symbols from the North's Prison Service seems to have subsided overnight with a clarification from the Stormont Justice Minist...
Irish News, Nov 16, 2011
RTÉ Launches Digital Teletext Service
The Irish Republic's national broadcaster RTÉ has successfully launched the new Aertel Digital version of its online teletext service www....
RTÉ Launches Digital Teletext Service
The Irish Republic's national broadcaster RTÉ has successfully launched the new Aertel Digital version of its online teletext service www....
Irish News, Nov 15, 2011
Second Body Discovered In River Bandon
A second body has been found in the River Bandon as Gardaí continue their murder inquiry. Gardaí are believed to be investigating the disappearance of an Englishman in connection to the murder of Jo...
Second Body Discovered In River Bandon
A second body has been found in the River Bandon as Gardaí continue their murder inquiry. Gardaí are believed to be investigating the disappearance of an Englishman in connection to the murder of Jo...
Irish News, Nov 15, 2011
Penrose Resigns Over Barracks Closure
The Labour Minister for Housing has announced his resignation after after a Cabinet meeting discussing the closure of the Army barracks in Mullingar. Mr Penrose described how he was presented with "n...
Penrose Resigns Over Barracks Closure
The Labour Minister for Housing has announced his resignation after after a Cabinet meeting discussing the closure of the Army barracks in Mullingar. Mr Penrose described how he was presented with "n...
Irish News, Nov 15, 2011
FF Release Letter Of 'Commitment' To Metro
A Fianna Fail councillor has released an election letter by Leo Varadkar committing to the implementation of the Metro North plan, which he later cancelled. Cllr David McGuinness, recent runner-up i...
FF Release Letter Of 'Commitment' To Metro
A Fianna Fail councillor has released an election letter by Leo Varadkar committing to the implementation of the Metro North plan, which he later cancelled. Cllr David McGuinness, recent runner-up i...
Irish News, Nov 15, 2011
North's Prison Service To Lose 'Crown'
The Prison Service in the North is again back in the news today after the Justice Minister, David Ford told the Stormont Assembly that the service would have to consider changes to emblems if it was s...
North's Prison Service To Lose 'Crown'
The Prison Service in the North is again back in the news today after the Justice Minister, David Ford told the Stormont Assembly that the service would have to consider changes to emblems if it was s...
Irish News, Nov 15, 2011
Labour Welcomes Retention Of Food Fund
A Labour MEP has welcomed the retention of the €500 million EU food aid scheme, which was facing an 80% cutback because of resistance from member states. Phil Prendergast said the plan to curtail the...
Labour Welcomes Retention Of Food Fund
A Labour MEP has welcomed the retention of the €500 million EU food aid scheme, which was facing an 80% cutback because of resistance from member states. Phil Prendergast said the plan to curtail the...
Irish News, Nov 15, 2011
Minister Sorry To See DAA Chief Departure
The Minister for Transport has paid tribute to the outgoing Dublin Airport Authority Chief Executive for his role during a "very challenging time". Speaking about the departure Declan Collier from h...
Minister Sorry To See DAA Chief Departure
The Minister for Transport has paid tribute to the outgoing Dublin Airport Authority Chief Executive for his role during a "very challenging time". Speaking about the departure Declan Collier from h...
Irish News, Nov 15, 2011
Ireland Wins The Four Nations… Of Scrabble
The Irish Scrabble team are celebrating a successful weekend on the tiles after wining the Four Nations Scrabble Tournament this Sunday. The tournament - which pits teams from Wales, Scotland, Engla...
Ireland Wins The Four Nations… Of Scrabble
The Irish Scrabble team are celebrating a successful weekend on the tiles after wining the Four Nations Scrabble Tournament this Sunday. The tournament - which pits teams from Wales, Scotland, Engla...
Irish News, Nov 15, 2011
Northern Farmer In Slurry Tank Accident
The dangers of working on the farm are again in focus today after a fresh tragedy has left a Co Londonderry farmer dead. The Ulster Unionist MLA Sandra Overend, has expressed her heartfelt sympathies...
Northern Farmer In Slurry Tank Accident
The dangers of working on the farm are again in focus today after a fresh tragedy has left a Co Londonderry farmer dead. The Ulster Unionist MLA Sandra Overend, has expressed her heartfelt sympathies...
Irish News, Nov 14, 2011
Organised Crime Op Leads To 14 Arrests
An investigation into organized crime has led to the arrest of a total of 14 people in County Calow, Meath and Wexford. Gardaí said on Monday the arrests were part of an ongoing investigation into o...
Organised Crime Op Leads To 14 Arrests
An investigation into organized crime has led to the arrest of a total of 14 people in County Calow, Meath and Wexford. Gardaí said on Monday the arrests were part of an ongoing investigation into o...
Irish News, Nov 14, 2011
Ryan Report Prompts 24-Hour Social Work Service
Round-the-clock social workers' may soon be made available after preliminary findings of two pilot projects for out-of-hours social work which are currently underway in Donegal and Cork. Fine Gael Co...
Ryan Report Prompts 24-Hour Social Work Service
Round-the-clock social workers' may soon be made available after preliminary findings of two pilot projects for out-of-hours social work which are currently underway in Donegal and Cork. Fine Gael Co...
Irish News, Nov 14, 2011
Farm Partnerships Encouraged
Irish farmers are being encouraged to employ more teamwork in their daily business dealings. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney has said that farmers should consider ent...
Farm Partnerships Encouraged
Irish farmers are being encouraged to employ more teamwork in their daily business dealings. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney has said that farmers should consider ent...
Irish News, Nov 14, 2011
Minister Welcomes Rise In Tourism
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport has welcomed the rise in tourist numbers for the first time in nearly five years. Speaking about the growth in tourism on Monday, Leo Varadkar said the ...
Minister Welcomes Rise In Tourism
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport has welcomed the rise in tourist numbers for the first time in nearly five years. Speaking about the growth in tourism on Monday, Leo Varadkar said the ...
Irish News, Nov 14, 2011
Roaming Charges In Ireland 'Need Rationalised'
Sinn Féin MLA Phil Flanagan has called for the mobile roaming charges to be "rationalised" across Ireland North and South. Speaking ahead of a motion tomorrow to change the roaming charges while trav...
Roaming Charges In Ireland 'Need Rationalised'
Sinn Féin MLA Phil Flanagan has called for the mobile roaming charges to be "rationalised" across Ireland North and South. Speaking ahead of a motion tomorrow to change the roaming charges while trav...
Irish News, Nov 14, 2011
New Beginning For Gaelscoil Éanna In Co Antrim
The North's Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has cut the first sod of a new building for Gaelscoil Éanna, Glengormley, in Co Antrim. The new accommodation will consist of three classrooms, resource s...
New Beginning For Gaelscoil Éanna In Co Antrim
The North's Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has cut the first sod of a new building for Gaelscoil Éanna, Glengormley, in Co Antrim. The new accommodation will consist of three classrooms, resource s...
Irish News, Nov 14, 2011
North's Executive 'Should Re-Invest A5 Capital'
A Stormont Alliance MLA has called on the North's Executive to re-invest the money which it would have spent on the A5 upgrade in this budget period to deliver change to boost the NI economy and infra...
North's Executive 'Should Re-Invest A5 Capital'
A Stormont Alliance MLA has called on the North's Executive to re-invest the money which it would have spent on the A5 upgrade in this budget period to deliver change to boost the NI economy and infra...
Irish News, Nov 14, 2011
High-Powered Dublin Meeting For Gaelectric
Executives from the Northern Ireland renewable energy development and energy technology group, Gaelectric, have met with members of the NI Enterprise Trade and Investment (ETI) Committee to highlight ...
High-Powered Dublin Meeting For Gaelectric
Executives from the Northern Ireland renewable energy development and energy technology group, Gaelectric, have met with members of the NI Enterprise Trade and Investment (ETI) Committee to highlight ...
Irish News, Nov 11, 2011
Michael D Sworn In As Irish President
Michael D Higgins has been inaugurated as the ninth President of Ireland during a ceremony at Dublin Castle on Friday. The ceremony took place at St Patrick's Hall with attendees including the Taois...
Michael D Sworn In As Irish President
Michael D Higgins has been inaugurated as the ninth President of Ireland during a ceremony at Dublin Castle on Friday. The ceremony took place at St Patrick's Hall with attendees including the Taois...
Irish News, Nov 11, 2011
Customs Seize €85K Cash At Dublin Airport
Officers from Revenue's Customs Service have seized €85,000 following a stop and search of a 49-year-old British male as he was boarding a flight to Malaga. The discovery was made as a result of rou...
Customs Seize €85K Cash At Dublin Airport
Officers from Revenue's Customs Service have seized €85,000 following a stop and search of a 49-year-old British male as he was boarding a flight to Malaga. The discovery was made as a result of rou...
Irish News, Nov 11, 2011
Dart Delay 'Body Blow' For Ballymun – FF
A Fianna Fáil Councillor has described the three-year delay to the development of the Dart and Metro North services as a "body blow" for North Dublin. Responding to the Government announcement made o...
Dart Delay 'Body Blow' For Ballymun – FF
A Fianna Fáil Councillor has described the three-year delay to the development of the Dart and Metro North services as a "body blow" for North Dublin. Responding to the Government announcement made o...
Irish News, Nov 11, 2011
Drop In Priests' Pay
Priests in Dublin have seen their pay drop by 9%. Donations in the Dublin diocese have fallen by 16% in the past three years. The dip in funding is due to falling collections and soaring expenses. I...
Drop In Priests' Pay
Priests in Dublin have seen their pay drop by 9%. Donations in the Dublin diocese have fallen by 16% in the past three years. The dip in funding is due to falling collections and soaring expenses. I...
Irish News, Nov 11, 2011
Warning As Digital Switchover Looms
The Department of Communications has issued a warning over the compatibility of TVs as the switchover from analogue to digital in the Republic draws closer. The switchover will mean a change to Irel...
Warning As Digital Switchover Looms
The Department of Communications has issued a warning over the compatibility of TVs as the switchover from analogue to digital in the Republic draws closer. The switchover will mean a change to Irel...
Irish News, Nov 11, 2011
'Winter-Ready' Campaign Is Launched
Preparations are being made for the winter's approach with news that the Irish Republic's Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter launched the Winter-Ready Information Campaign. It t...
'Winter-Ready' Campaign Is Launched
Preparations are being made for the winter's approach with news that the Irish Republic's Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter launched the Winter-Ready Information Campaign. It t...
Irish News, Nov 11, 2011
Hospital Waiting Lists Rise
Hospital treatment waiting lists have risen to over 30,000 new figures have revealed. At the end of September 30,756 adults and children were waiting over three months for in patient or day procedure...
Hospital Waiting Lists Rise
Hospital treatment waiting lists have risen to over 30,000 new figures have revealed. At the end of September 30,756 adults and children were waiting over three months for in patient or day procedure...
Irish News, Nov 11, 2011
North Goes South As A5 Deal Turns Sour
The North's top politicians are in Dublin today to confront the leaders of the Irish Republic on yesterday's news that a multi-million cross border road project would have to be shelved after the Dáil...
North Goes South As A5 Deal Turns Sour
The North's top politicians are in Dublin today to confront the leaders of the Irish Republic on yesterday's news that a multi-million cross border road project would have to be shelved after the Dáil...
Irish News, Nov 11, 2011
Trinty College Takes To Two Wheels
Dublin students are to take advantage of the National Transport Authority's 'Smarter Travel Initiative' and get on their bikes. Trinity College Dublin has joined the growing list of Irish universitie...
Trinty College Takes To Two Wheels
Dublin students are to take advantage of the National Transport Authority's 'Smarter Travel Initiative' and get on their bikes. Trinity College Dublin has joined the growing list of Irish universitie...
Irish News, Nov 11, 2011
Alcohol Marketing's Impact On Young Examined
The Committee on Health and Children has continued its investigation of the effects of alcohol marketing on young people. Yesterday the committee met with a selection of industry representatives and ...
Alcohol Marketing's Impact On Young Examined
The Committee on Health and Children has continued its investigation of the effects of alcohol marketing on young people. Yesterday the committee met with a selection of industry representatives and ...
Irish News, Nov 10, 2011
Ireland Could Be Out Of Euro Within Weeks – Martin
The Opposition leader, Michael Martin has said secret discussion by EU leaders could see the exit Ireland from the Euro within weeks. In a statement on the ongoing eurozone crisis, Michael Martin sa...
Ireland Could Be Out Of Euro Within Weeks – Martin
The Opposition leader, Michael Martin has said secret discussion by EU leaders could see the exit Ireland from the Euro within weeks. In a statement on the ongoing eurozone crisis, Michael Martin sa...
Irish News, Nov 10, 2011
Tanaiste Issues 'Demand' For Saoise Captives' Release
The Tanaiste has issued the Isreali ambassador with a "demand" for the release of the 14 Irish crewmembers held by Isreali authorities after they attempted to bring supplies to Gaza. After outcry by...
Tanaiste Issues 'Demand' For Saoise Captives' Release
The Tanaiste has issued the Isreali ambassador with a "demand" for the release of the 14 Irish crewmembers held by Isreali authorities after they attempted to bring supplies to Gaza. After outcry by...
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:This evening will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain, these clearing away towards midnight. Then the rest of the night will be dry with clear periods. Minimum temperature 12 °C.
