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Irish News, Apr 15, 2014
'Strong And Energetic' Representation Need For Farmers - FF
Irish farmers and the agri-food sector need strong & energetic representatives in Europe, Fianna Fáil have said at a meeting to discuss the party's alternative proposals on EU CAP reform. At the farm...
'Strong And Energetic' Representation Need For Farmers - FF
Irish farmers and the agri-food sector need strong & energetic representatives in Europe, Fianna Fáil have said at a meeting to discuss the party's alternative proposals on EU CAP reform. At the farm...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2014
Out-Of-Date Energy Policy Needs 'Complete Review'
Communications and Energy Minister Pat Rabbitte has been accused of "making up energy policy piecemeal in reaction to events instead of having a strategic plan". Senator Thomas Byrne, Fianna Fáil MEP...
Out-Of-Date Energy Policy Needs 'Complete Review'
Communications and Energy Minister Pat Rabbitte has been accused of "making up energy policy piecemeal in reaction to events instead of having a strategic plan". Senator Thomas Byrne, Fianna Fáil MEP...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2014
Dáil To Debate Ambulance Crisis Motion
The Dáil is set to debate a Fianna Fáil motion on what has been described as a "growing crisis" in the ambulance service. The motion, tabled by Fianna Fáil Health Spokesperson Billy Kelleher, calls f...
Dáil To Debate Ambulance Crisis Motion
The Dáil is set to debate a Fianna Fáil motion on what has been described as a "growing crisis" in the ambulance service. The motion, tabled by Fianna Fáil Health Spokesperson Billy Kelleher, calls f...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2014
Edenderry Enfield Road Improvement Scheme Opened
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar has officially opened the new Enfield Edenderry Road Improvement Scheme. The €40 million project replaces a substandard section of regional roa...
Edenderry Enfield Road Improvement Scheme Opened
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar has officially opened the new Enfield Edenderry Road Improvement Scheme. The €40 million project replaces a substandard section of regional roa...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2014
Rally To Oppose Wind Farm And Pylon Construction
A protest against the construction of industrial wind turbines and electricity pylons is to be held in Dublin today, with Sinn Féin's Matt Carthy saying that the rally should encourage "all those who ...
Rally To Oppose Wind Farm And Pylon Construction
A protest against the construction of industrial wind turbines and electricity pylons is to be held in Dublin today, with Sinn Féin's Matt Carthy saying that the rally should encourage "all those who ...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2014
Birdwatch Ireland Seeking Wardens For Island Bird Study
Birdwatch Ireland have announced two job vacancies – a three month contract to study and protect the Roseate Tern on Rockabil Island, off the coast of north Dublin. Paying €400 a week, the jobs call ...
Birdwatch Ireland Seeking Wardens For Island Bird Study
Birdwatch Ireland have announced two job vacancies – a three month contract to study and protect the Roseate Tern on Rockabil Island, off the coast of north Dublin. Paying €400 a week, the jobs call ...
Irish News, Apr 14, 2014
'Energising Ireland’s Rural Economy' Report Published
The Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas (CEDRA) report, "Energising Ireland’s Rural Economy", has been launched by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny. Jointly commissioned in September 2012 b...
'Energising Ireland’s Rural Economy' Report Published
The Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas (CEDRA) report, "Energising Ireland’s Rural Economy", has been launched by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny. Jointly commissioned in September 2012 b...
Irish News, Apr 14, 2014
New Manufacturing Plant To Create 270 Jobs In Co Limerick
Up to 270 new jobs are to be created in Co Limerick over the next five years. Ethicon Biosurgery Ireland has announced that it will invest €80 million in a new manufacturing plant at the National Tec...
New Manufacturing Plant To Create 270 Jobs In Co Limerick
Up to 270 new jobs are to be created in Co Limerick over the next five years. Ethicon Biosurgery Ireland has announced that it will invest €80 million in a new manufacturing plant at the National Tec...
Irish News, Apr 14, 2014
Regulator Urged To Stop Standing Water Charge
The Energy Regulator has been urged to reject Irish Water's request to impose a standing charge of €100 on all households before the use of any water. The standing charge would apply to all household...
Regulator Urged To Stop Standing Water Charge
The Energy Regulator has been urged to reject Irish Water's request to impose a standing charge of €100 on all households before the use of any water. The standing charge would apply to all household...
Irish News, Apr 14, 2014
Man Arrested Over Cannabis, Cocaine And Ecstasy Seizure
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a drug seizure made during a planned serach operation at a premises in Newbridge, Co Kildare. Gardaí from the Kildare District Drugs Unit uncove...
Man Arrested Over Cannabis, Cocaine And Ecstasy Seizure
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a drug seizure made during a planned serach operation at a premises in Newbridge, Co Kildare. Gardaí from the Kildare District Drugs Unit uncove...
Irish News, Apr 14, 2014
Men Arrested Over €300,000 Drug Haul
Ecstasy tablets with an estimated street value of €150,000 have been recovered during a search by Gardaí in Co Limerick. The tablets were discovered at a house in Annagh, Murroe in Bruff, at about 19...
Men Arrested Over €300,000 Drug Haul
Ecstasy tablets with an estimated street value of €150,000 have been recovered during a search by Gardaí in Co Limerick. The tablets were discovered at a house in Annagh, Murroe in Bruff, at about 19...
Irish News, Apr 14, 2014
DCC To Debate Renewed Liffey Cable Car Proposal
Eight years after being abandoned, Dublin City Council is to again debate a proposal for a cable car service that would run along the Liffey, from Dockland's west to Heuston Station. First proposed i...
DCC To Debate Renewed Liffey Cable Car Proposal
Eight years after being abandoned, Dublin City Council is to again debate a proposal for a cable car service that would run along the Liffey, from Dockland's west to Heuston Station. First proposed i...
Irish News, Apr 14, 2014
85,000 Young People Out Of Work - CSO
More than 85,000 young people in Ireland are out of work and not in education, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The figures reveal that over 85,000 people between the ag...
85,000 Young People Out Of Work - CSO
More than 85,000 young people in Ireland are out of work and not in education, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The figures reveal that over 85,000 people between the ag...
Irish News, Apr 14, 2014
Wind Farm Energy Export Plan Shelved
A plan to develop industrial wind farms in the Midlands to export energy to Britain has been shelved, the government has announced. Welcoming the news, Sinn Féin spokesperson on the Environment Brian...
Wind Farm Energy Export Plan Shelved
A plan to develop industrial wind farms in the Midlands to export energy to Britain has been shelved, the government has announced. Welcoming the news, Sinn Féin spokesperson on the Environment Brian...
Irish News, Apr 11, 2014
Garda Officers And Staff Asked To Complete Anonymous Questionnaire
Rank and file garda officers are being asked for their views on how the force can be improved, in an initiative launched by the Interim Gardaí Commissioner Noirin O'Sullivan. The initiative comes aft...
Garda Officers And Staff Asked To Complete Anonymous Questionnaire
Rank and file garda officers are being asked for their views on how the force can be improved, in an initiative launched by the Interim Gardaí Commissioner Noirin O'Sullivan. The initiative comes aft...
Irish News, Apr 11, 2014
Landfill-Gas Power Plant Officially Launched
A new landfill-gas power plant that will generate enough electricity for over 8,000 homes has been officially launched by Bord na Móna and Minister for the Communications, Energy and Natural Resources...
Landfill-Gas Power Plant Officially Launched
A new landfill-gas power plant that will generate enough electricity for over 8,000 homes has been officially launched by Bord na Móna and Minister for the Communications, Energy and Natural Resources...
Irish News, Apr 11, 2014
Cycling Commuters On The Increase
There has been an 87% increase in the number of people travelling into Dublin city by bicycle since 2006. New figures from the National Transport Authority (NTA) show that in 2013 14% more people cyc...
Cycling Commuters On The Increase
There has been an 87% increase in the number of people travelling into Dublin city by bicycle since 2006. New figures from the National Transport Authority (NTA) show that in 2013 14% more people cyc...
Irish News, Apr 11, 2014
Dáil To Debate Land And Conveyancing Reform (Amendment) Bill 2013
The proposed Land and Conveyancing Reform (Amendment) Bill 2013 is to be debated at the Dáil. If enacted the Bill would substantially enhance legal protections for pressurised mortgage holders and ma...
Dáil To Debate Land And Conveyancing Reform (Amendment) Bill 2013
The proposed Land and Conveyancing Reform (Amendment) Bill 2013 is to be debated at the Dáil. If enacted the Bill would substantially enhance legal protections for pressurised mortgage holders and ma...
Irish News, Apr 11, 2014
Funds Allocated For Elderly Care Home Upgrade
The allocation of €400,000 in HSE funding to upgrade two nursing homes in Co. Roscommon has been welcomed by Fine Gael Roscommon/South Leitrim TD, Frank Feighan. "The Plunkett Nursing Home in Boyle i...
Funds Allocated For Elderly Care Home Upgrade
The allocation of €400,000 in HSE funding to upgrade two nursing homes in Co. Roscommon has been welcomed by Fine Gael Roscommon/South Leitrim TD, Frank Feighan. "The Plunkett Nursing Home in Boyle i...
Irish News, Apr 11, 2014
Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013 Passes Houses Of Oireachtas
The Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013 has completed its journey through both Houses of the Oireachtas, news that has been welcomed by Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter. Sp...
Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013 Passes Houses Of Oireachtas
The Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013 has completed its journey through both Houses of the Oireachtas, news that has been welcomed by Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter. Sp...
Irish News, Apr 11, 2014
Govt Accused Of 'Hiding' Cost Of Water Charges
The government has been accused of hiding the extent of water charges until after local elections. Fianna Fáil has criticised the Government for prioritising political gain over the welfare of househ...
Govt Accused Of 'Hiding' Cost Of Water Charges
The government has been accused of hiding the extent of water charges until after local elections. Fianna Fáil has criticised the Government for prioritising political gain over the welfare of househ...
Irish News, Apr 10, 2014
Long Term Care Needs Long Term Planning – Mac Sharry
Fianna Fáil Health spokesperson Marc Mac Sharry has told the Seanad that "long term care needs long term planning", at the launch of a debate on what has been described as an "imminent crisis in long ...
Long Term Care Needs Long Term Planning – Mac Sharry
Fianna Fáil Health spokesperson Marc Mac Sharry has told the Seanad that "long term care needs long term planning", at the launch of a debate on what has been described as an "imminent crisis in long ...
Irish News, Apr 10, 2014
€6.5m To Be Spent On New Off-Road Cycle Route
A total of €6.5m is to be spent on the development of three new off-road cycling routes in Co Kerry, Galway and Waterford. The development will see the former Great Southern Railway line on the Ring ...
€6.5m To Be Spent On New Off-Road Cycle Route
A total of €6.5m is to be spent on the development of three new off-road cycling routes in Co Kerry, Galway and Waterford. The development will see the former Great Southern Railway line on the Ring ...
Irish News, Apr 10, 2014
Irish Sports Council Publish 2013 Anti-Doping Testing Figures
The Irish Sports Council today published their Anti-Doping figures for 2013. Last year, the Council conducted 868 tests across 32 sports including 192 blood tests, a 44% increase on 2012. This increas...
Irish Sports Council Publish 2013 Anti-Doping Testing Figures
The Irish Sports Council today published their Anti-Doping figures for 2013. Last year, the Council conducted 868 tests across 32 sports including 192 blood tests, a 44% increase on 2012. This increas...
Irish News, Apr 10, 2014
Govt Accused Of 'False Economy Savings'
The government has been accused of "engaging in false economy savings", by cutting guidance counsellors for second-level students. Fianna Fáil has made the accusation after Junior Education Minister ...
Govt Accused Of 'False Economy Savings'
The government has been accused of "engaging in false economy savings", by cutting guidance counsellors for second-level students. Fianna Fáil has made the accusation after Junior Education Minister ...
Irish News, Apr 10, 2014
Enterprise Ireland Launches Competitive Start Fund
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today launched a €500,000 Enterprise Ireland Competitive Start Fund targeted at stimulating new start-up business activity in both the ...
Enterprise Ireland Launches Competitive Start Fund
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today launched a €500,000 Enterprise Ireland Competitive Start Fund targeted at stimulating new start-up business activity in both the ...
Irish News, Apr 10, 2014
Appointments To The Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal
Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr Alan Shatter TD, today announced that he is seeking expressions of interest from suitably-qualified persons for membership of the Criminal Injuries Compe...
Appointments To The Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal
Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr Alan Shatter TD, today announced that he is seeking expressions of interest from suitably-qualified persons for membership of the Criminal Injuries Compe...
Irish News, Apr 10, 2014
50 Jobs To Be Created By SurveyMonkey
SurveyMonkey is to open an office in Dublin, creating more than 50 local jobs. The online questionnaire platform will employ the staff over the next year to support the company's many existing Irish...
50 Jobs To Be Created By SurveyMonkey
SurveyMonkey is to open an office in Dublin, creating more than 50 local jobs. The online questionnaire platform will employ the staff over the next year to support the company's many existing Irish...
Irish News, Apr 9, 2014
Dublin Sports Clubs To Discuss Commercial Rates Legislation
The Chair of the Dublin City Council Strategic Policy Committee on Culture, Sport and Community, has called a meeting of sports clubs from across Dublin to outline Fianna Fail's proposals aimed at dri...
Dublin Sports Clubs To Discuss Commercial Rates Legislation
The Chair of the Dublin City Council Strategic Policy Committee on Culture, Sport and Community, has called a meeting of sports clubs from across Dublin to outline Fianna Fail's proposals aimed at dri...
Irish News, Apr 9, 2014
Govt Urge To 'Speed Up' Establishment Of Shannon Group
The government has been urged to "speed up" the establishment of a body to oversee business development in the Shannon-Limerick region. The laws will see the establishment of the Shannon Group, which...
Govt Urge To 'Speed Up' Establishment Of Shannon Group
The government has been urged to "speed up" the establishment of a body to oversee business development in the Shannon-Limerick region. The laws will see the establishment of the Shannon Group, which...
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