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Irish News, Apr 9, 2014
Chambers Ireland Proposals On Procurement 'Worthy Of Serious Consideration'
Proposals put forward by Chambers Ireland on how to improve the public procurement system are worthy of serious consideration, Fine Gael has said. The party's Meath West TD and Chairman of the Oireac...
Chambers Ireland Proposals On Procurement 'Worthy Of Serious Consideration'
Proposals put forward by Chambers Ireland on how to improve the public procurement system are worthy of serious consideration, Fine Gael has said. The party's Meath West TD and Chairman of the Oireac...
Irish News, Apr 9, 2014
Olympic Boxer John Joe Nevin Suffers Two Broken Legs In Assault
Olympic boxer John Joe Nevin has been left with two broken legs following an assault in Mullingar on Saturday. It has been reported that a scan on Tuesday revealed the silver medalist's left leg was ...
Olympic Boxer John Joe Nevin Suffers Two Broken Legs In Assault
Olympic boxer John Joe Nevin has been left with two broken legs following an assault in Mullingar on Saturday. It has been reported that a scan on Tuesday revealed the silver medalist's left leg was ...
Irish News, Apr 9, 2014
Garda Investigate Body Found At House In Waterford
Gardaí in Waterford City have said the body of a woman has been found at a house in St John's Park. The Fire Brigade found the body, understood to be a woman aged in her 60s, at about 18:00 on Tuesda...
Garda Investigate Body Found At House In Waterford
Gardaí in Waterford City have said the body of a woman has been found at a house in St John's Park. The Fire Brigade found the body, understood to be a woman aged in her 60s, at about 18:00 on Tuesda...
Irish News, Apr 9, 2014
Men Arrested Over €1m Cocaine And Heroin Find
Heroin and cocaine, with an estimated street value of €1m, has been recovered in a house search in Ballyfermot on Tuesday. Gardaí arrested two men, aged in their 30s, at the scene after officers unco...
Men Arrested Over €1m Cocaine And Heroin Find
Heroin and cocaine, with an estimated street value of €1m, has been recovered in a house search in Ballyfermot on Tuesday. Gardaí arrested two men, aged in their 30s, at the scene after officers unco...
Irish News, Apr 9, 2014
Man Stable After Being Struck By Luas
A man struck by a Luas tram in south Dublin on Tuesday night is in a stable condition in hospital. The incident happened at Cheeverstown at about 20:15 on Tuesday, Dublin Fire Service have said. It ...
Man Stable After Being Struck By Luas
A man struck by a Luas tram in south Dublin on Tuesday night is in a stable condition in hospital. The incident happened at Cheeverstown at about 20:15 on Tuesday, Dublin Fire Service have said. It ...
Irish News, Apr 8, 2014
Longford 'In Dire Need Of Jobs'
Longford in the Midlands is in "dire need of jobs investment", Sinn Féin's EU candidate for the Midlands Northwest, Matt Carthy, has said. Deputy Carthy made the call at the launch of the party's pro...
Longford 'In Dire Need Of Jobs'
Longford in the Midlands is in "dire need of jobs investment", Sinn Féin's EU candidate for the Midlands Northwest, Matt Carthy, has said. Deputy Carthy made the call at the launch of the party's pro...
Irish News, Apr 8, 2014
Hospital Redevelopment Plan Submitted
A planning application has been submitted for a €16m redevelopment of Our Lady's Hospice in Harold's Cross, Dublin. The application lays out a plan for 36 single-occupancy rooms that would redevelop ...
Hospital Redevelopment Plan Submitted
A planning application has been submitted for a €16m redevelopment of Our Lady's Hospice in Harold's Cross, Dublin. The application lays out a plan for 36 single-occupancy rooms that would redevelop ...
Irish News, Apr 8, 2014
Sinn Féin To Table Wind Turbine Regulation Bill
Sinn Féin will introduce the second stage debate Wind Turbine Regulations Bill 2014 during it's Private Members time this week. The Bill layout the party's proposals on the construction of industrial...
Sinn Féin To Table Wind Turbine Regulation Bill
Sinn Féin will introduce the second stage debate Wind Turbine Regulations Bill 2014 during it's Private Members time this week. The Bill layout the party's proposals on the construction of industrial...
Irish News, Apr 8, 2014
Action Urged On Rising Electricity Prices
The government has been urged to intervene and stall rising electricity prices. Electricity prices in Ireland are now $% higher than the EU average, with some areas being as much as 14% higher, accor...
Action Urged On Rising Electricity Prices
The government has been urged to intervene and stall rising electricity prices. Electricity prices in Ireland are now $% higher than the EU average, with some areas being as much as 14% higher, accor...
Irish News, Apr 8, 2014
Call Made For 'Immediate Action' On Psychiatric Services Crisis
The Government has been criticised for ignoring warnings about an escalating crisis in north Dublin's psychiatric services. Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Disability, Mental Health & Special Needs, Colm...
Call Made For 'Immediate Action' On Psychiatric Services Crisis
The Government has been criticised for ignoring warnings about an escalating crisis in north Dublin's psychiatric services. Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Disability, Mental Health & Special Needs, Colm...
Irish News, Apr 8, 2014
Housing Report Underlines 'Need For Action'
The recent report from the Housing Agency, which showed that almost 40,000 new homes will be needed in Dublin over the next four years, underlines the need for action to address the housing crisis, Fi...
Housing Report Underlines 'Need For Action'
The recent report from the Housing Agency, which showed that almost 40,000 new homes will be needed in Dublin over the next four years, underlines the need for action to address the housing crisis, Fi...
Irish News, Apr 8, 2014
Rehab Independent Consultant Appoint Welcomed
News of the appointment of an independent management consultant by Rehab has been welcomed by Fine Gael. The party's Wicklow/East Carlow TD and member of the Public Accounts Committee, Simon Harris, ...
Rehab Independent Consultant Appoint Welcomed
News of the appointment of an independent management consultant by Rehab has been welcomed by Fine Gael. The party's Wicklow/East Carlow TD and member of the Public Accounts Committee, Simon Harris, ...
Irish News, Apr 8, 2014
Security Alert At Dublin Garda Station
A garda station in Dublin has been evacuated following the discovery of a suspect package, understood to have been addressed to Justice Minister Alan Shatter. According to reports, the package was di...
Security Alert At Dublin Garda Station
A garda station in Dublin has been evacuated following the discovery of a suspect package, understood to have been addressed to Justice Minister Alan Shatter. According to reports, the package was di...
Irish News, Apr 8, 2014
President Higgins Begins State Visit To UK
President Michael D Higgins has started his first official State visit to the UK. The President and his wife arrived in London on Monday evening. President Higgins, and his wife Sabina, will be off...
President Higgins Begins State Visit To UK
President Michael D Higgins has started his first official State visit to the UK. The President and his wife arrived in London on Monday evening. President Higgins, and his wife Sabina, will be off...
Irish News, Apr 7, 2014
Woman Dies After Car And Tram Collide
A woman has died after a tram and car collided in Dublin city centre. The victim, understood to be a pedestrian, was said to have been struck by the car after it collided with a Luas. The incident h...
Woman Dies After Car And Tram Collide
A woman has died after a tram and car collided in Dublin city centre. The victim, understood to be a pedestrian, was said to have been struck by the car after it collided with a Luas. The incident h...
Irish News, Apr 7, 2014
Man Arrested Following Drugs Seizure
A man, understood to be in his 30s, has been arrested following a drugs seizure at his home in Tuam, Co Galway. When the house, located in the Dangan area, was searched, cannabis herb and plants wer...
Man Arrested Following Drugs Seizure
A man, understood to be in his 30s, has been arrested following a drugs seizure at his home in Tuam, Co Galway. When the house, located in the Dangan area, was searched, cannabis herb and plants wer...
Irish News, Apr 7, 2014
UK State Visit To Start On Tuesday
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore is to accompany President Higgins and Mrs Sabina Higgins on Ireland's State Visit to the UK this week. The visit will take place from 8 to 11 April. It is understood the Tán...
UK State Visit To Start On Tuesday
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore is to accompany President Higgins and Mrs Sabina Higgins on Ireland's State Visit to the UK this week. The visit will take place from 8 to 11 April. It is understood the Tán...
Irish News, Apr 7, 2014
Appeal For Missing Lucan Man
Gardaí have launched a public appeal to held find a man missing from Lucan. Thomas Moffett, 53, has been missing from his home at Esker Lane since the weekend of 29/30 March. He is described as 5'...
Appeal For Missing Lucan Man
Gardaí have launched a public appeal to held find a man missing from Lucan. Thomas Moffett, 53, has been missing from his home at Esker Lane since the weekend of 29/30 March. He is described as 5'...
Irish News, Apr 7, 2014
€1.3m Fund For Festivals And Events Unveiled
More than €1.3m in Fáilte Ireland funding has been set aside for 29 festivals and events being held across Ireland this year. They include the Cork International Choral Festival, the Great Limerick ...
€1.3m Fund For Festivals And Events Unveiled
More than €1.3m in Fáilte Ireland funding has been set aside for 29 festivals and events being held across Ireland this year. They include the Cork International Choral Festival, the Great Limerick ...
Irish News, Apr 7, 2014
Man Charged Over Serious Assault
A man in his 20s is expected to appear in court, charged in connection with a serious assault that happened at Dorset Street, Dublin. On Sunday morning, at around 1.45am, Gardaí were called to the s...
Man Charged Over Serious Assault
A man in his 20s is expected to appear in court, charged in connection with a serious assault that happened at Dorset Street, Dublin. On Sunday morning, at around 1.45am, Gardaí were called to the s...
Irish News, Apr 7, 2014
Electricity Projects Need To Comply With EU Criteria – Byrne
Fianna Fáil MEP candidate for Midlands-North West, Senator Thomas Byrne, has written to the EU Commissioner for Energy to clarify that any wind farms or overhead high voltage power lines proposed for ...
Electricity Projects Need To Comply With EU Criteria – Byrne
Fianna Fáil MEP candidate for Midlands-North West, Senator Thomas Byrne, has written to the EU Commissioner for Energy to clarify that any wind farms or overhead high voltage power lines proposed for ...
Irish News, Apr 4, 2014
Cannabis Seized During Raid In Wexford
Gardai have seized herbal cannabis following a raid on a house in Wexford. It is estimated to have a street value of €45,000. A number of plants were found during the search of a property in Lee Hei...
Cannabis Seized During Raid In Wexford
Gardai have seized herbal cannabis following a raid on a house in Wexford. It is estimated to have a street value of €45,000. A number of plants were found during the search of a property in Lee Hei...
Irish News, Apr 4, 2014
Funding Announced For Childcare Capital Programme
Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children & Youth Affairs, has today announced the launch of capital funding totalling €3m for community childcare services, parent and toddler groups and childminde...
Funding Announced For Childcare Capital Programme
Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children & Youth Affairs, has today announced the launch of capital funding totalling €3m for community childcare services, parent and toddler groups and childminde...
Irish News, Apr 4, 2014
Man Seriously Assaulted In Dublin
A man is recovering in hospital after being viciously assaulted in Coolock, Dublin, on Thursday night. The victim was stabbed in the leg and had an unknown substance thrown in his face. The attack h...
Man Seriously Assaulted In Dublin
A man is recovering in hospital after being viciously assaulted in Coolock, Dublin, on Thursday night. The victim was stabbed in the leg and had an unknown substance thrown in his face. The attack h...
Irish News, Apr 4, 2014
Father And Son Injured In Quad Bike Accident In Clare
An eight-year-old boy and his father have been injured in a quad bike accident. Both of them were hurt after the quad bike hit a wall just after 9pm on Thursday night. The incident happened on a loc...
Father And Son Injured In Quad Bike Accident In Clare
An eight-year-old boy and his father have been injured in a quad bike accident. Both of them were hurt after the quad bike hit a wall just after 9pm on Thursday night. The incident happened on a loc...
Irish News, Apr 4, 2014
Airbnb To Create 100 Jobs In Dublin
Airbnb has announced plans to significantly increase its presence in Ireland with the creation of 100 additional new roles, doubling its current workforce to 200 employees by year end. Positions cur...
Airbnb To Create 100 Jobs In Dublin
Airbnb has announced plans to significantly increase its presence in Ireland with the creation of 100 additional new roles, doubling its current workforce to 200 employees by year end. Positions cur...
Irish News, Apr 4, 2014
New Report Projects Housing Needs
A new report published today by the Government's advisory body on housing, the Housing Agency, has projected the level of housing needed across the Republic in the next five years. The expert report ...
New Report Projects Housing Needs
A new report published today by the Government's advisory body on housing, the Housing Agency, has projected the level of housing needed across the Republic in the next five years. The expert report ...
Irish News, Apr 4, 2014
Eircom Admits System Error
Eircom has admitted that due to a system error, related to the implementation of SEPA payments, up to 30,000 eircom customers did not have some or all of their monthly Direct Debit payments taken from...
Eircom Admits System Error
Eircom has admitted that due to a system error, related to the implementation of SEPA payments, up to 30,000 eircom customers did not have some or all of their monthly Direct Debit payments taken from...
Irish News, Apr 3, 2014
Man Released Over Trinity College Car Incident
A man who was arrested in connection with an incident in which a car was driven through the campus of Trinity College Dublin and rammed into the front gates has been released without charge. The fron...
Man Released Over Trinity College Car Incident
A man who was arrested in connection with an incident in which a car was driven through the campus of Trinity College Dublin and rammed into the front gates has been released without charge. The fron...
Irish News, Apr 3, 2014
Committee Releases Tobacco Packaging Report
Information messages detailing the ingredients and emissions of tobacco products should be required on at least one side of tobacco packaging, according to a new report by the Joint Oireachtas Committ...
Committee Releases Tobacco Packaging Report
Information messages detailing the ingredients and emissions of tobacco products should be required on at least one side of tobacco packaging, according to a new report by the Joint Oireachtas Committ...
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Ireland WeatherToday:A dry start to Monday but with some mist or fog patches, sunny spells elsewhere. Showers developing during the afternoon, particularly in the west, these heavy and thundery. Maximum temperature 21 °C.Tonight:Showers in the west soon dying off this evening. Patchy cloud and clear spells through the first part of the night but further showers later. Minimum temperature 11 °C.
