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Irish News, May 23, 2014
Shatter Severance Move Highlights Seriousness Of Medical Card Crisis - FF
Alan Shatter's decision to donate his severance payment to the Jack & Jill Foundation has been described as "a belated recognition of the distress caused by his Government’s medical card cuts." Fiann...
Shatter Severance Move Highlights Seriousness Of Medical Card Crisis - FF
Alan Shatter's decision to donate his severance payment to the Jack & Jill Foundation has been described as "a belated recognition of the distress caused by his Government’s medical card cuts." Fiann...
Irish News, May 23, 2014
Off-Duty Garda Foils Attempted Robbery
An off-duty garda officer has foiled an attempted robbery of a shop in Ranelagh in Dublin. It is understood that the off-duty officers saw two men, with their faces covered, enter a shop on Lower Mou...
Off-Duty Garda Foils Attempted Robbery
An off-duty garda officer has foiled an attempted robbery of a shop in Ranelagh in Dublin. It is understood that the off-duty officers saw two men, with their faces covered, enter a shop on Lower Mou...
Irish News, May 23, 2014
Garda Appeal For Witnesses After Woman Dies In Collision
Gardaí in Co Meath have reported the death of a woman in a two-car collision on Thursday evening. According to garda the woman, aged in her 60s, sustained serious leg injuries in the collision, which...
Garda Appeal For Witnesses After Woman Dies In Collision
Gardaí in Co Meath have reported the death of a woman in a two-car collision on Thursday evening. According to garda the woman, aged in her 60s, sustained serious leg injuries in the collision, which...
Irish News, May 23, 2014
Seanad Motion To Call For Protection Of Maternity Services
Fianna Fáil are to table a motion in the Seanad opposing the dismantling of maternity services in the West and North West regions. It comes after the party's Seanad Spokesperson on Health, Senator Ma...
Seanad Motion To Call For Protection Of Maternity Services
Fianna Fáil are to table a motion in the Seanad opposing the dismantling of maternity services in the West and North West regions. It comes after the party's Seanad Spokesperson on Health, Senator Ma...
Irish News, May 22, 2014
Chamber Of Commerce Call For 10 Year Water Price Freeze
Irish Water should apply a ten year price freeze for non-domestic customers, the Dublin Chamber of Commerce has said. The Chamber made the call in its submission to the Commissioner for Energy Regula...
Chamber Of Commerce Call For 10 Year Water Price Freeze
Irish Water should apply a ten year price freeze for non-domestic customers, the Dublin Chamber of Commerce has said. The Chamber made the call in its submission to the Commissioner for Energy Regula...
Irish News, May 22, 2014
Govt Cannot Be Trusted On Medical Cards - FF
The government cannot be trusted on medical cards, Fianna Fáil has said. Fianna Fáil’s Seanad Spokesperson on Health Senator Marc Mac Sharry has said that the government’s "cynical election stunt on ...
Govt Cannot Be Trusted On Medical Cards - FF
The government cannot be trusted on medical cards, Fianna Fáil has said. Fianna Fáil’s Seanad Spokesperson on Health Senator Marc Mac Sharry has said that the government’s "cynical election stunt on ...
Irish News, May 22, 2014
Sinn Féin Call For U-Turn On Small World Creche Closure
Following the news that creche facilities at Tallaght Hospital are to close at the end of August, the decision has been criticised as "short sighted". Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe ha...
Sinn Féin Call For U-Turn On Small World Creche Closure
Following the news that creche facilities at Tallaght Hospital are to close at the end of August, the decision has been criticised as "short sighted". Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe ha...
Irish News, May 22, 2014
Planning Approved For Grand Canal Docking Scheme
An Bord Pleanála has approved plans for the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Planning Scheme, which will facilitate fast-track planning for the Docklands Strategic Development Zone (SDZ). Welcoming...
Planning Approved For Grand Canal Docking Scheme
An Bord Pleanála has approved plans for the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Planning Scheme, which will facilitate fast-track planning for the Docklands Strategic Development Zone (SDZ). Welcoming...
Irish News, May 22, 2014
Tesco To Remove Sweets From Checkouts
A major supermarket chain has announced that it will remove sweets from its checkouts. Tesco has said that is making the change to help customers make heathier food choices, and will remove confectio...
Tesco To Remove Sweets From Checkouts
A major supermarket chain has announced that it will remove sweets from its checkouts. Tesco has said that is making the change to help customers make heathier food choices, and will remove confectio...
Irish News, May 22, 2014
RTÉ And Irish Film Board Launch Storyland
RTÉ Drama and the Irish Film Board have launched the new season of Storyland, described as an innovative commissioning project that will see five series of four-part webisodes commissioned for RTÉ Pla...
RTÉ And Irish Film Board Launch Storyland
RTÉ Drama and the Irish Film Board have launched the new season of Storyland, described as an innovative commissioning project that will see five series of four-part webisodes commissioned for RTÉ Pla...
Irish News, May 22, 2014
Ombudsman Investigate Death Of Man After Leaving Custody
An investigation has been launched into the death of 23-year-old man a short time after leaving garda custody. The Garda Ombudsman, who are investigating the death, say that on Wednesday 21 May, 2014...
Ombudsman Investigate Death Of Man After Leaving Custody
An investigation has been launched into the death of 23-year-old man a short time after leaving garda custody. The Garda Ombudsman, who are investigating the death, say that on Wednesday 21 May, 2014...
Irish News, May 22, 2014
Investigation Launches After Two Houses Shot At In Dublin
Gardaí in Dublin have launched an investigation in to two gun attacks on Wednesday night. At about 23:15 shots were fired at a house on Lissadell Road, Drimnagh. There were three people in the house,...
Investigation Launches After Two Houses Shot At In Dublin
Gardaí in Dublin have launched an investigation in to two gun attacks on Wednesday night. At about 23:15 shots were fired at a house on Lissadell Road, Drimnagh. There were three people in the house,...
Irish News, May 22, 2014
€500m New Credit To Be Made Available To SME's
More than €500 million is to be made available to Irish SME's through the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI). SBCI is a new company that will initially be financed by the German Promotio...
€500m New Credit To Be Made Available To SME's
More than €500 million is to be made available to Irish SME's through the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI). SBCI is a new company that will initially be financed by the German Promotio...
Irish News, May 21, 2014
New Rent Scheme 'Will Result In Social Disaster'
A new scheme introduced to replace rent supplement "will result in social disaster", the Leader of the Fianna Fáil Group on Dublin City Council, Councillor Mary Fitzpatrick has said. "A provision in ...
New Rent Scheme 'Will Result In Social Disaster'
A new scheme introduced to replace rent supplement "will result in social disaster", the Leader of the Fianna Fáil Group on Dublin City Council, Councillor Mary Fitzpatrick has said. "A provision in ...
Irish News, May 21, 2014
Fine Gael Call For Lowering Taxes On Irish Workers
Lowering taxes for Irish workers will significantly benefit the wider economy, Fine Gael has said. The party's Dublin Candidate for the European Parliament, Brian Hayes, has said that the best stimul...
Fine Gael Call For Lowering Taxes On Irish Workers
Lowering taxes for Irish workers will significantly benefit the wider economy, Fine Gael has said. The party's Dublin Candidate for the European Parliament, Brian Hayes, has said that the best stimul...
Irish News, May 21, 2014
Polling Card Not Needed To Cast Vote - SF
Following concerns that some people had not received their polling cards, Sinn Féin have told voters that they do need a polling card to vote in the local and European elections on Thursday. The part...
Polling Card Not Needed To Cast Vote - SF
Following concerns that some people had not received their polling cards, Sinn Féin have told voters that they do need a polling card to vote in the local and European elections on Thursday. The part...
Irish News, May 21, 2014
Aer Lingus Add Additional Flights During Strike Action
Twenty five additional flights have been added by Aer Lingus in an effort to reduce possible disruption from strike action. The airline says it will add the flights the day before and the day after t...
Aer Lingus Add Additional Flights During Strike Action
Twenty five additional flights have been added by Aer Lingus in an effort to reduce possible disruption from strike action. The airline says it will add the flights the day before and the day after t...
Irish News, May 21, 2014
Investigation Launched After Woman's Body Found In Campervan
An investigation has been launched into the discovery of a woman's body in a campervan in Co Clare. Gardaí found the body inside the van after responding to reports of concern that the woman hadn't b...
Investigation Launched After Woman's Body Found In Campervan
An investigation has been launched into the discovery of a woman's body in a campervan in Co Clare. Gardaí found the body inside the van after responding to reports of concern that the woman hadn't b...
Irish News, May 21, 2014
Tobacco And Equipment Seized In Dundalk
Tobacco worth an estimated €850,000 has been seized by gardaí in Dundalk, Co Louth. Officers recovered the loose leaf tobacco in a search of a property at Proleek Ravensdale at about 07:45 on Tuesday...
Tobacco And Equipment Seized In Dundalk
Tobacco worth an estimated €850,000 has been seized by gardaí in Dundalk, Co Louth. Officers recovered the loose leaf tobacco in a search of a property at Proleek Ravensdale at about 07:45 on Tuesday...
Irish News, May 21, 2014
SIPTU Reject Labour Court Recommendations On Iarnród Éireann Cuts
SIPTU is to ballot its members over possible strike action at Iarnród Éireann, following the unions rejection of a Labour Court proposed cost reduction plan. The union's 1,700 members voted to reject...
SIPTU Reject Labour Court Recommendations On Iarnród Éireann Cuts
SIPTU is to ballot its members over possible strike action at Iarnród Éireann, following the unions rejection of a Labour Court proposed cost reduction plan. The union's 1,700 members voted to reject...
Irish News, May 21, 2014
Fianna Fáil Launch Website To Show "Real Cost" Of Water Charges
A website highlighting the alleged "real cost" of water charges has been launched by Fianna Fáil. The party claim that the website will "blow the whistle" on government spin surrounding water charges...
Fianna Fáil Launch Website To Show "Real Cost" Of Water Charges
A website highlighting the alleged "real cost" of water charges has been launched by Fianna Fáil. The party claim that the website will "blow the whistle" on government spin surrounding water charges...
Irish News, May 21, 2014
Sinn Féin Launch Social Housing Proposals
Sinn Féin has launched its proposals on tackling the "social housing crisis". The party said that its approach to housing policy is underpinned by four fundamental principles: • Housing is a basic h...
Sinn Féin Launch Social Housing Proposals
Sinn Féin has launched its proposals on tackling the "social housing crisis". The party said that its approach to housing policy is underpinned by four fundamental principles: • Housing is a basic h...
Irish News, May 20, 2014
Sinn Féin Launch Policing Reform Proposals
Sinn Féin has launched its policing reform proposals document 'A New Beginning to Policing'. Launching the document, the party's justice spokesperson Pádraig MacLochlainn said that it aims to restore...
Sinn Féin Launch Policing Reform Proposals
Sinn Féin has launched its policing reform proposals document 'A New Beginning to Policing'. Launching the document, the party's justice spokesperson Pádraig MacLochlainn said that it aims to restore...
Irish News, May 20, 2014
Appeal For Information After Attempted ATM Robbery
Gardaí in Rathfarnham have appealed for information over the attempted robbery of an ATM machine at a Knocklyon shopping centre. Garda say that an attempt to free the cash machine from a wall was mad...
Appeal For Information After Attempted ATM Robbery
Gardaí in Rathfarnham have appealed for information over the attempted robbery of an ATM machine at a Knocklyon shopping centre. Garda say that an attempt to free the cash machine from a wall was mad...
Irish News, May 20, 2014
Green Party Launch 'Making Recovery Local' Plan
The Green party's European election candidate has published a 'Six Point Plan for Making Recovery Local', which they say aims to "revitalise main streets" and promote new initiatives to support entrep...
Green Party Launch 'Making Recovery Local' Plan
The Green party's European election candidate has published a 'Six Point Plan for Making Recovery Local', which they say aims to "revitalise main streets" and promote new initiatives to support entrep...
Irish News, May 20, 2014
Govt Urged To Debate 'Escalating Crisis' In Psychiatric Services
The government has been urged to commit to a Dáil debate on what has been described as the "escalating crisis" in Dublin's psychiatric services. Fianna Fáil has called for the debate following the re...
Govt Urged To Debate 'Escalating Crisis' In Psychiatric Services
The government has been urged to commit to a Dáil debate on what has been described as the "escalating crisis" in Dublin's psychiatric services. Fianna Fáil has called for the debate following the re...
Irish News, May 20, 2014
Venture Capital Firm Establish €125m Fund For Irish Firms
A €125m investment fund for Irish companies is to be established by international venture capital firm Lightstone Ventures. The fund will be used to invest in life science start ups and will be suppo...
Venture Capital Firm Establish €125m Fund For Irish Firms
A €125m investment fund for Irish companies is to be established by international venture capital firm Lightstone Ventures. The fund will be used to invest in life science start ups and will be suppo...
Irish News, May 20, 2014
Man Arrested Over Cocaine And Ammunition Find
Gardaí in Co Louth have seized a quantity of cocaine and 9mm ammunition following the search of a car. Cocaine worth an estimated €50,000, and a small quantity of ammunition, was uncovered when garda...
Man Arrested Over Cocaine And Ammunition Find
Gardaí in Co Louth have seized a quantity of cocaine and 9mm ammunition following the search of a car. Cocaine worth an estimated €50,000, and a small quantity of ammunition, was uncovered when garda...
Irish News, May 20, 2014
Appeal For Missing Dublin Teenager
Gardaí have appealed for any information on the whereabouts of a missing 16-year-old girl. Kellie McCauley was last seen on 14 May in Parnell Square walking towards O'Connell Street. She is describe...
Appeal For Missing Dublin Teenager
Gardaí have appealed for any information on the whereabouts of a missing 16-year-old girl. Kellie McCauley was last seen on 14 May in Parnell Square walking towards O'Connell Street. She is describe...
Irish News, May 20, 2014
Rosie Hackett Bridge Officially Opened
The 21st bridge to be built spanning the Liffey in Dublin is to be officially opened today. The newly named Rosie Hackett Bridge will connect Burgh Quay and Eden Quay, and is the first of the city's ...
Rosie Hackett Bridge Officially Opened
The 21st bridge to be built spanning the Liffey in Dublin is to be officially opened today. The newly named Rosie Hackett Bridge will connect Burgh Quay and Eden Quay, and is the first of the city's ...
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