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Irish News for February 2012 : Page 2
Irish News, Feb 23, 2012
Pathways To Work Launches
Social Protection Minister Joan Burton TD, has announced Pathways to Work, a radical new plan to get unemployed people back to work. Pathways to Work is primarily focused on those who have been out o...
Pathways To Work Launches
Social Protection Minister Joan Burton TD, has announced Pathways to Work, a radical new plan to get unemployed people back to work. Pathways to Work is primarily focused on those who have been out o...
Irish News, Feb 23, 2012
No Data Breach In The Sale Of DCC Waste Business
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has announced that the sale of Dublin City Council's waste management business to Greyhound Recycling and Recovery (Greyhound) did not breach the ...
No Data Breach In The Sale Of DCC Waste Business
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has announced that the sale of Dublin City Council's waste management business to Greyhound Recycling and Recovery (Greyhound) did not breach the ...
Irish News, Feb 23, 2012
Planning Permission For Hospital Turned Down
An Bord Pleanála has rejected planning permission for the proposed National Children's Hospital in Dublin. The board said the proposed development "constitute overdevelopment" and would result in "a ...
Planning Permission For Hospital Turned Down
An Bord Pleanála has rejected planning permission for the proposed National Children's Hospital in Dublin. The board said the proposed development "constitute overdevelopment" and would result in "a ...
Irish News, Feb 23, 2012
Pedestrian Killed In Traffic Collision
A pedestrian has been killed after he was struck by a car at around 10pm last night. The 48-year-old man was hit by the vehicle on the N2 at Reaghstown, Ardee, County Louth. His body has been remove...
Pedestrian Killed In Traffic Collision
A pedestrian has been killed after he was struck by a car at around 10pm last night. The 48-year-old man was hit by the vehicle on the N2 at Reaghstown, Ardee, County Louth. His body has been remove...
Irish News, Feb 23, 2012
IWT Calls For Investigation After Grey Seal Shooting
Two grey seals have been put down after being found in Co. Waterford with gunshot wounds. According to The Irish Wildlife Trust the protected animals were shot in the head near Tramore, sometime on T...
IWT Calls For Investigation After Grey Seal Shooting
Two grey seals have been put down after being found in Co. Waterford with gunshot wounds. According to The Irish Wildlife Trust the protected animals were shot in the head near Tramore, sometime on T...
Irish News, Feb 22, 2012
Two Bodies Discovered In Carlow
Two bodies have been discovered after fire brigade responded to a report of a fire at a farmhouse at Ballycormack, Bagnalstown. A man believed to be in his early 70s was found at around 4am this morn...
Two Bodies Discovered In Carlow
Two bodies have been discovered after fire brigade responded to a report of a fire at a farmhouse at Ballycormack, Bagnalstown. A man believed to be in his early 70s was found at around 4am this morn...
Irish News, Feb 22, 2012
Eleven Charged With Dublin Drug Offences
Eleven people will appear before Dublin District Court later today in connection with the sale and supply of drugs in Kilbarrack. They were arrested as a result of an ongoing Garda operation targetin...
Eleven Charged With Dublin Drug Offences
Eleven people will appear before Dublin District Court later today in connection with the sale and supply of drugs in Kilbarrack. They were arrested as a result of an ongoing Garda operation targetin...
Irish News, Feb 22, 2012
Man Charged In McNamara Murder Case
A 23-year old man has been charged with the murder of Melanie McNamara on 7th February. Keith Hall, with an address at Kilmartin Drive, has been remanded in custody for a week. The 16-year-old susta...
Man Charged In McNamara Murder Case
A 23-year old man has been charged with the murder of Melanie McNamara on 7th February. Keith Hall, with an address at Kilmartin Drive, has been remanded in custody for a week. The 16-year-old susta...
Irish News, Feb 22, 2012
Irish Tourist Drowns In Melbourne River
A body has been recovered from a river in Melbourne following the search for a missing Irish tourist. Victoria police divers recovered the body of the man in the Yarra River yesterday at about 12.30a...
Irish Tourist Drowns In Melbourne River
A body has been recovered from a river in Melbourne following the search for a missing Irish tourist. Victoria police divers recovered the body of the man in the Yarra River yesterday at about 12.30a...
Irish News, Feb 22, 2012
Waterford Youngster Teams Up With Apple
Jordan Casey, a 12 year old boy from Waterford, is now the youngest person in Europe to have developed an app for sale on the App Store. The app, Alien Ball vs. Humans is described by Apple executive...
Waterford Youngster Teams Up With Apple
Jordan Casey, a 12 year old boy from Waterford, is now the youngest person in Europe to have developed an app for sale on the App Store. The app, Alien Ball vs. Humans is described by Apple executive...
Irish News, Feb 22, 2012
Vita Cortex Workers Disgusted At Personal Attack
SIPTU members at Vita Cortex have reacted with disgust to the attack on their characters contained in a letter sent to the media by a director of the company. In a letter sent to newspapers the comp...
Vita Cortex Workers Disgusted At Personal Attack
SIPTU members at Vita Cortex have reacted with disgust to the attack on their characters contained in a letter sent to the media by a director of the company. In a letter sent to newspapers the comp...
Irish News, Feb 22, 2012
Dublin Ranked One Of Ten Worst For Cybercrime
Dublin has been named as one of the worst European cities for cybercrime, an online security firm's survey reveals. Norton's study showed the city was one of the ten worst for hacking. Each city was ...
Dublin Ranked One Of Ten Worst For Cybercrime
Dublin has been named as one of the worst European cities for cybercrime, an online security firm's survey reveals. Norton's study showed the city was one of the ten worst for hacking. Each city was ...
Irish News, Feb 22, 2012
IAEM Warns Of Overcrowding In Children's Emergency Departments
The Irish Association for Emergency Medicine has voiced grave concern at dangerous levels of Overcrowding in children's Emergency Departments. The serious clinical risks associated with overcrowding ...
IAEM Warns Of Overcrowding In Children's Emergency Departments
The Irish Association for Emergency Medicine has voiced grave concern at dangerous levels of Overcrowding in children's Emergency Departments. The serious clinical risks associated with overcrowding ...
Irish News, Feb 22, 2012
Labour Welcomes DEIS Announcement
Senator Susan O’Keeffe has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn TD in relation to DEIS schools. "I am delighted that Minister Quinn has reviewed the decision on the staffi...
Labour Welcomes DEIS Announcement
Senator Susan O’Keeffe has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn TD in relation to DEIS schools. "I am delighted that Minister Quinn has reviewed the decision on the staffi...
Irish News, Feb 21, 2012
Lottery Operator Could Receive €50m
The next operator of the National Lottery could be offered €50 million to run the business. Under Minister for Public Expenditure Brendan Howlin plans for the sale of the licence the new operator cou...
Lottery Operator Could Receive €50m
The next operator of the National Lottery could be offered €50 million to run the business. Under Minister for Public Expenditure Brendan Howlin plans for the sale of the licence the new operator cou...
Irish News, Feb 21, 2012
Potential New Approach Identified To Treat Chronic Lung Diseases
Scientists at UCD have identified a potential new treatment for life-threatening complications associated with chronic obstructive lung diseases like emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Chronic obstru...
Potential New Approach Identified To Treat Chronic Lung Diseases
Scientists at UCD have identified a potential new treatment for life-threatening complications associated with chronic obstructive lung diseases like emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Chronic obstru...
Irish News, Feb 21, 2012
FF Slams Burton's Sick Pay Agenda
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Small Business John McGuinness TD has said the proposal by Social Protection Minister Joan Burton to force businesses to contribute to the cost of sick pay proves the incoh...
FF Slams Burton's Sick Pay Agenda
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Small Business John McGuinness TD has said the proposal by Social Protection Minister Joan Burton to force businesses to contribute to the cost of sick pay proves the incoh...
Irish News, Feb 21, 2012
The Irish Cancer Charity Launches Advertising Campaign
The Irish Cancer Society has launched its first major advertising campaign aimed specifically at young women who smoke. The Irish Cancer Society is concerned by the high level of female smokers unde...
The Irish Cancer Charity Launches Advertising Campaign
The Irish Cancer Society has launched its first major advertising campaign aimed specifically at young women who smoke. The Irish Cancer Society is concerned by the high level of female smokers unde...
Irish News, Feb 21, 2012
Irish President Begins Official Trip To London
The Irish President Michael D Higgins begins his first official trip to London today. It is his first overseas trip since he was recently inaugurated. The President and his wife will tour London's O...
Irish President Begins Official Trip To London
The Irish President Michael D Higgins begins his first official trip to London today. It is his first overseas trip since he was recently inaugurated. The President and his wife will tour London's O...
Irish News, Feb 21, 2012
Hundreds Attend Pupil-Teacher Ratio Protest
Over 500 people have attended a protest in Tralee over the the pupil-teacher ratio in primary schools in rural areas. Teachers and parents of children at primary schools nationwide are set to be affe...
Hundreds Attend Pupil-Teacher Ratio Protest
Over 500 people have attended a protest in Tralee over the the pupil-teacher ratio in primary schools in rural areas. Teachers and parents of children at primary schools nationwide are set to be affe...
Irish News, Feb 21, 2012
Students Aim To Raise €10 000 For charity
Dublin City University Students' Union is aiming to raise €10 000 this week as part of its annual Raise and Give fundraising drive. DCUSU Raise and Give, which encourages student participation in f...
Students Aim To Raise €10 000 For charity
Dublin City University Students' Union is aiming to raise €10 000 this week as part of its annual Raise and Give fundraising drive. DCUSU Raise and Give, which encourages student participation in f...
Irish News, Feb 21, 2012
Man Dies Following Assault In Thurles
A man has died in hospital after being attacked in Thurles at the weekend. James Tynan, 25, sustained serious head injuries following an assault outside a nightclub. Mr Tynan had been socialising in...
Man Dies Following Assault In Thurles
A man has died in hospital after being attacked in Thurles at the weekend. James Tynan, 25, sustained serious head injuries following an assault outside a nightclub. Mr Tynan had been socialising in...
Irish News, Feb 20, 2012
Cyclist Suffers Serious Injuries In Traffic Collision
A cyclist has received serious injuries following a traffic collision which happened around 7.30am this morning. An articulated lorry and a cyclist were involved in the incident which happened on the...
Cyclist Suffers Serious Injuries In Traffic Collision
A cyclist has received serious injuries following a traffic collision which happened around 7.30am this morning. An articulated lorry and a cyclist were involved in the incident which happened on the...
Irish News, Feb 20, 2012
Man Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter
A Dublin man has admitted killing an English motorist who died in a road rage incident in Sandymount. Karl Donohoe, 30, pleaded guilty today to the manslaughter of Raymond Bates in September 2010. M...
Man Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter
A Dublin man has admitted killing an English motorist who died in a road rage incident in Sandymount. Karl Donohoe, 30, pleaded guilty today to the manslaughter of Raymond Bates in September 2010. M...
Irish News, Feb 20, 2012
Smith Questions Quinn Cover-Up On DEIS Info
The Minister for Education Ruairí Quinn has refused to release any information on the decision to withdraw DEIS posts following an FOI request from Fianna Fáil. Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Education ...
Smith Questions Quinn Cover-Up On DEIS Info
The Minister for Education Ruairí Quinn has refused to release any information on the decision to withdraw DEIS posts following an FOI request from Fianna Fáil. Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Education ...
Irish News, Feb 20, 2012
Five Arrested In Dublin Search Operation
Five men have been arrested after Gardaí from the Garda National Drugs Unit carried out a series of searches at dwelling houses and businesses in the Dublin area. The operation began this morning and...
Five Arrested In Dublin Search Operation
Five men have been arrested after Gardaí from the Garda National Drugs Unit carried out a series of searches at dwelling houses and businesses in the Dublin area. The operation began this morning and...
Irish News, Feb 20, 2012
Centra To Create 150 New Jobs
Convenience store Centra has announced it is to create 150 jobs in Ireland this year in a €10 million investment. It plans to open 20 new stores and carry out extensions on others. According to the ...
Centra To Create 150 New Jobs
Convenience store Centra has announced it is to create 150 jobs in Ireland this year in a €10 million investment. It plans to open 20 new stores and carry out extensions on others. According to the ...
Irish News, Feb 20, 2012
€5m Emergency Funding Announced For The Sahel Region
The Minister of State for Trade and Development, Joe Costello T.D., today announced emergency funding for the Sahel region of West Africa, where 10 million people are at risk from a growing serious fo...
€5m Emergency Funding Announced For The Sahel Region
The Minister of State for Trade and Development, Joe Costello T.D., today announced emergency funding for the Sahel region of West Africa, where 10 million people are at risk from a growing serious fo...
Irish News, Feb 20, 2012
China Vice President To Leave Ireland Today
China's Vice President Xi Jinping will end his visit to Ireland today. Irish President Michael D Higgins has met with him at Áras an Uachtaráin. Trade agreements have been signed with China which wi...
China Vice President To Leave Ireland Today
China's Vice President Xi Jinping will end his visit to Ireland today. Irish President Michael D Higgins has met with him at Áras an Uachtaráin. Trade agreements have been signed with China which wi...
Irish News, Feb 20, 2012
Man Arrested Following Serious Assault
A man has been arrested following a serious assault on a 25-year-old male in Thurles. The incident occurred at around 1.30am on Sunday morning at Liberty Square. The victim is in a critcal condition...
Man Arrested Following Serious Assault
A man has been arrested following a serious assault on a 25-year-old male in Thurles. The incident occurred at around 1.30am on Sunday morning at Liberty Square. The victim is in a critcal condition...
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Ireland WeatherToday:A dry day with long spells of sunshine for most, however eastern coasts will see rather more in the way of cloud at times, with just the risk of an odd light morning shower. Mainly light northerly winds. Maximum temperature 13 °C.Tonight:A fine end to the day with some evening sunshine. It remains dry overnight with a touch of frost possible in places, although cloud is expected to increase towards dawn. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
