Irish News for November 2012 : Page 6

Irish News, Nov 5, 2012
Maximum Number Of Citizens Will Vote In Children's Referendum
Carlow and Kilkenny T.D., Ann Phelan, outlined that the decision to hold the Children's Referendum on a Saturday means that the maximum number of citizens can vote. She said: "The decision by the Min...
Irish News, Nov 2, 2012
Work To Begin On Ballaghaderreen Bypass
Transport Minister Leo Varadkar will turn the sod on the Ballaghaderreen bypass on the Mayo-Roscommon border at 3pm today. Work will officially begin on the project on the N5 as soon as the sod turni...
Irish News, Nov 2, 2012
Sean Quinn Jailed For 9 Weeks
Sean Quinn has been sentenced to nine weeks in jail for contempt of court. The sentencing sees the culmination of a high-profile legal battle between the Quinns and bailed-out bank Anglo Irish over c...
Irish News, Nov 2, 2012
Man Charged With Manslaughter Of 12-Year-Old
A man has been charged in connection with the death of a 12-year-old boy in Tallaght, 11 years ago. 52-year-old Dermot Griffin has been remanded in custody and is due to appear in court next Wednesda...
Irish News, Nov 2, 2012
Garda Ombudsman Begins Investigation Following Man's Death
The Garda Ombudsman Commission is investigating the death of a man in Drogheda. The man, who was anted by gardai, is believed to have taken his own life. Neighbours in the North Quay area said they ...
Irish News, Nov 2, 2012
Post Mortem Due After Human Remains Find
A post mortem examination is being carried out today on the human remains found in Wales during the search for missing Irish woman Catherine Gowing. The vet from Clonlee disappeared on 12th October. ...
Irish News, Nov 2, 2012
Minister Stays Silent Over Student Grant Crisis
The silence from the Education Minister Ruairí Quinn over the ongoing crisis with student grant applications is unacceptable, according to Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Education Charlie McConalogue. D...
Irish News, Nov 2, 2012
Man Arrested Following Fatal Stabbing
A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing in Dublin on Monday. Shane O'Connor was found on the street in Donaghmede at around 7am. He later died in hospital. A man is his 20s is be...
Irish News, Nov 1, 2012
Police Find Human Remains In Catherine Gowing Search
A body has been recovered following the search for Irish vet Catherine Gowing. Ms Gowing, 37, originally from Clonlee in Co Offaly, was last seen on Friday 12th October at a supermarket close to her ...
Irish News, Nov 1, 2012
Galway Road Re-Opens Following Fatal Crash
Gardai have confirmed the Maam Cross to Galway road has now reopened at Ballinahown, after a fatal crash occurred overnight. A male pedestrian in his 60s was killed after he was hit by a car. Witnes...
Irish News, Nov 1, 2012
Digital Hub Welcomed
Dublin Bay North Labour Party T.D. and member of the Oireachtas Committee on Communications and Transport, Seán Kenny, today welcomed the announcement that the Digital Hub will transition into Dublin ...
Irish News, Nov 1, 2012
Quinns Due Back In Court
Sean Quinn and his son are due back in a Dublin court later as the inquiry continues as to whether or not the former billionaires have complied with court orders. Sean Quinn was once the richest man ...
Irish News, Nov 1, 2012
Ambercrombie And Fitch Opens In Dublin
Abercrombie and Fitch has opened its first ever store in Ireland. The American retailer is located on College Green in Dublin city centre. It is employing 300 people on a full and part-time basis. ...
Irish News, Nov 1, 2012
Failte Ireland Confirms €6.7m For Tourism Projects
Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar has confirmed that Failte Ireland has approved more than €6.7 million in funding for significant tourism projects in the Boyne Valley, Kilkenny and...
Irish News, Nov 1, 2012
Minister Announces €2.25m Capital Funding For Youth Projects
Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children & Youth Affairs has today announced €2.25 million in capital funding for youth cafes, youth projects and play and recreation initiatives. The Minister mad...