Irish News for December 2011 : Page 2

Irish News, Dec 16, 2011
Cork Printers Win Major Funding Boost
A Cork-based digital publishing firm has today announced it has secured €1.3m of new equity funding to support the future growth and development of the company. The company, ePub Direct, said that th...
Irish News, Dec 16, 2011
North's Large Stores 'Tax' Boosts Smaller Ones
The North is to introduce a controversal levy on large stores - but at a lower rate than originally proposed. The 'Tesco tax' as it has been named means that large retailers might then limit investme...
Irish News, Dec 16, 2011
Planned Co Dublin Colleges Seeks Parents' Input
The deadline for expressions of interest from parents for a development of proposed new multi-denominational, co-educational and fully inclusive community colleges has been extended. County Dublin Vo...
Irish News, Dec 15, 2011
IMF Loan Ireland €3.9bn For Austerity Expediency
Ireland is to receive a tranche of its agreed bailout deal with the International Monetary Fund, after being commended on being "ahead of schedule" on austerity. The executive board of the Internati...
Irish News, Dec 15, 2011
TD's Call For Household Tax Boycott
A group of TDs have ganged together in opposition to the introduction of the proposed €100 household charge calling for a boycott and calling the policy "economic war". Announcing a nationwide campai...
Irish News, Dec 15, 2011
EU Agreement To Be Signed By March
The agreement by most EU governments struck last weekend despite the UK's veto will be signed in March, according to the President of the European Commission. Speaking to the European Parliament abou...
Irish News, Dec 15, 2011
'Big Win' For European Transparency – MEP
A Labour MEP has announced "groundbreaking" legislation to make EU institutions more transparent and accountable. Speaking from Strasbourg, Nessa Childers MEP welcomed the measures, which she said wo...
Irish News, Dec 15, 2011
Shelved Dart Plan Wins Planning Approval
The proposed Dart Underground project, which was controversially shelved by the Government earlier this month, has won planning permission from Dublin authorities. The Dart Underground was planned to...
Irish News, Dec 15, 2011
'Collusive Behaviour' In Miami Massacre: HET
There's controversy this week as the North's Historical Enquiries Team, (HET) publish their long-awaited report into the murders of three men shot dead in what became known as the Miami Showband massa...
Irish News, Dec 15, 2011
Four Arrested Over Conspiracy To Rob
Four men have been arrested for engaging in a conspiracy to rob a commercial premises in Greystones this December. Gardai attached to the Organised Crime Unit (OCU), Harcourt Square assisted by a nu...
Irish News, Dec 15, 2011
Irish Actors Get Golden Globe Nod
The nominees for this year's Golden Globes have been announced with Irish actors Michael Fassbender, Brendan Gleeson shortlisted in the acting categories. During a press conference in Los Angeles, th...
Irish News, Dec 15, 2011
Cope Calls For European Coastguard
A prominent Fianna Fail TD has on Thursday called for the implementation of a European coastguard. Pat the Cope said the European Maritime and Safety Agency is regarded as an effective organisation,...
Irish News, Dec 14, 2011
Ireland To Continue Close Work With UK - Kenny
Ireland will continue to work closely with the UK despite its Prime Minister's veto decision, according to Taoiseach Enda Kenny. During a speech to the Dáil on Wednesday on about the European Council...
Irish News, Dec 14, 2011
Ireland Drops Consecutive Year In Competitiveness Rankings
Ireland has fallen by four places to in a ranking of 60 countries for economic competitiveness, according to a report published on Wednesday. The World Economic Forum (WEF) index said that after decl...
Irish News, Dec 14, 2011
Record Wave Off Ireland - More Information Breaks
A record wave has been spotted off the coat of Ireland as the Atlantic storm continues its pass over the British Isles. The record 20.4 metre wave was recorded by a Met Eireann weather buoy at 2pm o...
Irish News, Dec 14, 2011
€200,000 Announced For Youth Cafes
The Children and Youth Affairs Minister has announced details of a special one off provision of €200,000 to support 18 youth projects around the country. Frances Fitzgerald said the money would speci...
Irish News, Dec 14, 2011
Three Hospitalised After Taking Tipp Trips
The Health Service has issued a warning to the public after a number of people have admitted themselves to the Emergency department in South Tipperary after taking a suspected strong batch of Ecstasy....
Irish News, Dec 14, 2011
Fifth Of Irish 'Never Used Internet'
A report released on Wednesday has revealed that over 20% of Irish people have never used the internet. European statistics agency Eurostat found that around 78% of the country now had internet acce...
Irish News, Dec 14, 2011
Concrete Block Dropped On Border Patrol Boat
Attacks on the people whose job it is to protect a vital part of Ireland's environment were on the agenda this week. It emerged that a cross-border patrol boat was even targeted with a potentially le...
Irish News, Dec 14, 2011
Welcome For 30% Female Minimum In Parties
Labour's Women division have welcomed the introduction of a new bill that will halve the funding to political parties if they fail to run minimum of 30% candidates of either gender. The party said th...
Irish News, Dec 13, 2011
Drivers Warned To Take Care In Winter Weather
Severe winds and icy conditions are set top blast Ireland later today with commuters advised to be extra cautious on the roads because of strong winds and sleet and snow in places. AA Roadwatch is ad...
Irish News, Dec 13, 2011
GAA Star's Murder Recalled In Court
There was a court hearing in Co Louth today over the shock weekend murder of a Crossmaglen man. Shane Rogers, 32, with an address in Co Monaghan, was charged with murder and was remanded in custody f...
Irish News, Dec 13, 2011
Royal Canal Attack Victim 'Critical'
An attack in Dublin yesterday has led to Gardaí in Mountjoy seeking the public's help. A man is very ill and listed as critical in hospital and police are investigating the serious assault of a male ...
Irish News, Dec 13, 2011
Don't Drive The Morning After, Says Varadkar
Festive drinkers need to beware as they are likely to be targeted by the police when driving the day after their celebrations. Those who intend to drive the morning after a night out should use an al...
Irish News, Dec 13, 2011
Fatal Air Corps Crash Report 'Grounded'
A fatal Galway Air Corps accident two years ago was back in focus this week with news that the Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) of the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport has completed the ...
Irish News, Dec 13, 2011
North's Medicine Charge To Fund Cancer Care
The North's Assembly may soon be considering reintroducing prescription charges to help pay for life-saving drugs. Targeting novel cancer treatments in particular, the Stormont Health Minister, Edwin...
Irish News, Dec 13, 2011
Trade Unions Demand Job Creation Move
A major investment and job creation programme is urgently required to combat rising unemployment, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions has said. The call on Monday for a new jobs plan came as official...
Irish News, Dec 13, 2011
Sinn Fein Motion Targets North's Child Abuse
The needs of some of the North's most vulnerable people have been in focus this week with Sinn Fein MLA Jennifer McCann highlighting the need for a comprehensive strategy to tackle the abuse of vulner...
Irish News, Dec 12, 2011
Man Shot Dead In Dundalk
An investigation into the shooting dead of a man in Dundalk over the weekend has been launched. Gardaí in the area said they are investigating the shooting incident that took place in the early hour...
Irish News, Dec 12, 2011
Search For Man Who Stole Garda Car
A hunt has been launched for a man that stole a Garda vehicle before driving it over the border and alighting in South Armagh. Gardaí said they are searching for the man who was stopped by two garda...