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Irish News for December 2015
Irish News, Dec 18, 2015
60th Anniversary Of Ireland's Admission To UN Marked
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charles Flanagan, has hosted an event to mark the 60th anniversary of Ireland's admission to the United Nations. Minister Flanagan was joined by former UN ...
60th Anniversary Of Ireland's Admission To UN Marked
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charles Flanagan, has hosted an event to mark the 60th anniversary of Ireland's admission to the United Nations. Minister Flanagan was joined by former UN ...
Irish News, Dec 18, 2015
14% Increase In Arts Funding For 2016
The Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, has announced that an additional €5 million in funding has been secured for her department for 2016. The new funding now brings the department's tot...
14% Increase In Arts Funding For 2016
The Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, has announced that an additional €5 million in funding has been secured for her department for 2016. The new funding now brings the department's tot...
Irish News, Dec 18, 2015
Passing Of Capacity Bill 'Historic Point In The Fight For Equality'
The passing of the Assisted Decision Making Bill has been described as a "historic point in the fight for equality", by Labour Senator and disability rights advocate Mary Moran. "The Assisted Decisio...
Passing Of Capacity Bill 'Historic Point In The Fight For Equality'
The passing of the Assisted Decision Making Bill has been described as a "historic point in the fight for equality", by Labour Senator and disability rights advocate Mary Moran. "The Assisted Decisio...
Irish News, Dec 18, 2015
Additional Funds Secured To Help Complete Mullingar Hospital Upgrade
An additional €300,000 has been added to the HSE's Service Plan for 2016 to help complete the €3.6 million upgrade of the Emergency Department at the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar. Welcoming...
Additional Funds Secured To Help Complete Mullingar Hospital Upgrade
An additional €300,000 has been added to the HSE's Service Plan for 2016 to help complete the €3.6 million upgrade of the Emergency Department at the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar. Welcoming...
Irish News, Dec 18, 2015
FF Calls For Action On 'Soaring' Motor Insurance Costs
Fianna Fáil has criticised the Tánaiste Joan Burton for her respond to a motion aimed at tackling "soaring" motor insurance costs. Finance spokesperson Michael McGrath said that her response was "tot...
FF Calls For Action On 'Soaring' Motor Insurance Costs
Fianna Fáil has criticised the Tánaiste Joan Burton for her respond to a motion aimed at tackling "soaring" motor insurance costs. Finance spokesperson Michael McGrath said that her response was "tot...
Irish News, Dec 18, 2015
SF Welcomes Law Banning Smoking In Cars With Children
Sinn Féin has welcomed the passing of the law banning smoking in cars when children are present. Cork East TD and Children's Spokesperson Sandra McLellan said: "Children's health and welfare across t...
SF Welcomes Law Banning Smoking In Cars With Children
Sinn Féin has welcomed the passing of the law banning smoking in cars when children are present. Cork East TD and Children's Spokesperson Sandra McLellan said: "Children's health and welfare across t...
Irish News, Dec 18, 2015
Mallow Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Road Accident
Gardaí on Mallow have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road traffic accident in Kanturk, Co Cork, on Thursday morning. The collision occurred at Glen South, Naan, Kanturk at approximately 11.30am on...
Mallow Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Road Accident
Gardaí on Mallow have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road traffic accident in Kanturk, Co Cork, on Thursday morning. The collision occurred at Glen South, Naan, Kanturk at approximately 11.30am on...
Irish News, Dec 17, 2015
Witnesses Sought To Fatal Road Accident In Co Mayo
Gardaí in Mayo have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision in Ballyhaunis late on Wednesday night. A 45-year-old pedestrian died after he was hit by a car at Grallagh shortly before...
Witnesses Sought To Fatal Road Accident In Co Mayo
Gardaí in Mayo have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision in Ballyhaunis late on Wednesday night. A 45-year-old pedestrian died after he was hit by a car at Grallagh shortly before...
Irish News, Dec 17, 2015
Two Arrested Over Portlaoise Drug Seizure
A quantity of cocaine and cannabis, worth an estimated €40,000, has been seized by garda during a traffic stop in Portlaoise. Garda stopped and searched the vehicle on Wednesday evening in the Portla...
Two Arrested Over Portlaoise Drug Seizure
A quantity of cocaine and cannabis, worth an estimated €40,000, has been seized by garda during a traffic stop in Portlaoise. Garda stopped and searched the vehicle on Wednesday evening in the Portla...
Irish News, Dec 17, 2015
Man Arrested In Connection With Greystones Shooting
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Greystones on Saturday, 12 December. Shots were fired during an incident involving a number of males at Farrankelly Road,...
Man Arrested In Connection With Greystones Shooting
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Greystones on Saturday, 12 December. Shots were fired during an incident involving a number of males at Farrankelly Road,...
Irish News, Dec 17, 2015
Taoiseach Urged To Raise Halawa Case At EU Council Meeting
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has called on the Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD and the Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan to raise the case of Ibrahim Halawa at a EU Council meeting due to be he...
Taoiseach Urged To Raise Halawa Case At EU Council Meeting
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has called on the Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD and the Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan to raise the case of Ibrahim Halawa at a EU Council meeting due to be he...
Irish News, Dec 17, 2015
FF Criticise Govt's Energy White Paper
Fianna Fáil has criticised the government's new energy White Paper, which was released on Wednesday and lays out a plan to reduce Ireland's carbon emissions by up to 90% by 2050. The party's spokespe...
FF Criticise Govt's Energy White Paper
Fianna Fáil has criticised the government's new energy White Paper, which was released on Wednesday and lays out a plan to reduce Ireland's carbon emissions by up to 90% by 2050. The party's spokespe...
Irish News, Dec 17, 2015
FG Question 'Who Exactly' Will Pay For SF's Health Plan
Fine Gael has raised concerns over Sinn Féin's proposed universal healthcare plan, asking "who exactly" is going to pay for it? Raising the question, Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, and Chairper...
FG Question 'Who Exactly' Will Pay For SF's Health Plan
Fine Gael has raised concerns over Sinn Féin's proposed universal healthcare plan, asking "who exactly" is going to pay for it? Raising the question, Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, and Chairper...
Irish News, Dec 17, 2015
Tourism Ireland Launch Star Wars-Focused Tourism Campaign
The release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens presents Tourism Ireland with a "truly unique opportunity" to highlight the South West and Ireland in 2016. Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Pasc...
Tourism Ireland Launch Star Wars-Focused Tourism Campaign
The release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens presents Tourism Ireland with a "truly unique opportunity" to highlight the South West and Ireland in 2016. Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Pasc...
Irish News, Dec 16, 2015
Dept Of Environment Has 'Serious Questions' To Answer Over Tendering Process - FF
Minister for Environment Alan Kelly has "serious questions" to answer over his role in helping a for-profit company secure a contract for a scheme arranged by his department, according to Fianna Fáil....
Dept Of Environment Has 'Serious Questions' To Answer Over Tendering Process - FF
Minister for Environment Alan Kelly has "serious questions" to answer over his role in helping a for-profit company secure a contract for a scheme arranged by his department, according to Fianna Fáil....
Irish News, Dec 16, 2015
FF Propose New Bill For 1916 Historical Quarter
Fianna Fáil has proposed a new Bill that would see the development of a 1916 historical quarter in Dublin. The party's chairman of Coiste 1916 Committee, Éamon Ó Cuív, has urged the Government to sup...
FF Propose New Bill For 1916 Historical Quarter
Fianna Fáil has proposed a new Bill that would see the development of a 1916 historical quarter in Dublin. The party's chairman of Coiste 1916 Committee, Éamon Ó Cuív, has urged the Government to sup...
Irish News, Dec 16, 2015
Energy White Paper Leads Way To Carbon Emissions Reductions
Minister for Energy, Alex White, has published an energy white paper, which identifies actions to reduce Ireland's energy-related carbon emissions by between 80% and 95% by 2050. The White Paper is t...
Energy White Paper Leads Way To Carbon Emissions Reductions
Minister for Energy, Alex White, has published an energy white paper, which identifies actions to reduce Ireland's energy-related carbon emissions by between 80% and 95% by 2050. The White Paper is t...
Irish News, Dec 16, 2015
Two Arrested Following Heroin Seizure In Limerick
Two men have been arrested in connection with a heroin seizure in Limerick. Gardaí from Henry Street recovered heroin worth an estimated €50,000 during a search of a house at St Mary's Park on Tuesda...
Two Arrested Following Heroin Seizure In Limerick
Two men have been arrested in connection with a heroin seizure in Limerick. Gardaí from Henry Street recovered heroin worth an estimated €50,000 during a search of a house at St Mary's Park on Tuesda...
Irish News, Dec 16, 2015
Garda Appeal For Missing Cork Man
Gardai in Gurranabraher have appealed for information on the whereabouts of David Mannix, who has been missing since Saturday 12 December. 50-year-old Mr Mannix was last seen at Bakers Road, Gurranab...
Garda Appeal For Missing Cork Man
Gardai in Gurranabraher have appealed for information on the whereabouts of David Mannix, who has been missing since Saturday 12 December. 50-year-old Mr Mannix was last seen at Bakers Road, Gurranab...
Irish News, Dec 16, 2015
Cash Seized At Shannon Airport
Revenue officers have seized a quantity of cash at Shannon Airport. It is understood the cash was seized from a Polish national at the airport on Monday. The woman, in her twenties, was stopped and ...
Cash Seized At Shannon Airport
Revenue officers have seized a quantity of cash at Shannon Airport. It is understood the cash was seized from a Polish national at the airport on Monday. The woman, in her twenties, was stopped and ...
Irish News, Dec 16, 2015
Government Publishes Road Traffic Bill 2015
The government has approved the publication of the Road Traffic Bill 2015, Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe has announced. The main provisions of the Bill include: • A new offence of driving/being...
Government Publishes Road Traffic Bill 2015
The government has approved the publication of the Road Traffic Bill 2015, Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe has announced. The main provisions of the Bill include: • A new offence of driving/being...
Irish News, Dec 16, 2015
'Incredible Beauty' Of Sceilg Mhichíl To Be Showcased To International Audience
The "incredible beauty" of Sceilg Mhichíl will be showcased to an unrivalled global audience, the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Heather Humphreys has said ahead of the Irish premiere o...
'Incredible Beauty' Of Sceilg Mhichíl To Be Showcased To International Audience
The "incredible beauty" of Sceilg Mhichíl will be showcased to an unrivalled global audience, the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Heather Humphreys has said ahead of the Irish premiere o...
Irish News, Dec 16, 2015
Belfast Woman Arrested In Connection With Irish Drug Seizure
Police have arrested a 26-year-old woman after herbal cannabis, worth an estimated street value of £40,000, was seized in the Republic of Ireland (RoI). The woman was arrested at a property in the Ar...
Belfast Woman Arrested In Connection With Irish Drug Seizure
Police have arrested a 26-year-old woman after herbal cannabis, worth an estimated street value of £40,000, was seized in the Republic of Ireland (RoI). The woman was arrested at a property in the Ar...
Irish News, Dec 15, 2015
Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Road Accident
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision in Dundalk on Thursday, 10 December. A 69-year-old man died in hospital following the collision on the Inner Relief Road in Dundal...
Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Road Accident
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision in Dundalk on Thursday, 10 December. A 69-year-old man died in hospital following the collision on the Inner Relief Road in Dundal...
Irish News, Dec 15, 2015
Fianna Fáil Pledge To Tackle 'Scourge Of Crime In Dublin'
Fianna Fáil has pledged to "tackle the scourge of crime in Dublin", the party's justice spokesperson, Niall Collins, has announced. "The dramatic increase in crime in Dublin coupled with the Governme...
Fianna Fáil Pledge To Tackle 'Scourge Of Crime In Dublin'
Fianna Fáil has pledged to "tackle the scourge of crime in Dublin", the party's justice spokesperson, Niall Collins, has announced. "The dramatic increase in crime in Dublin coupled with the Governme...
Irish News, Dec 15, 2015
New Interactive Tourism Project Launches In Dublin
A new interactive tourism project has launched in Dublin and Fine Gael's Dublin South Central TD, Catherine Byrne, said it will help bring the city's history alive for locals and visitors alike. "Thi...
New Interactive Tourism Project Launches In Dublin
A new interactive tourism project has launched in Dublin and Fine Gael's Dublin South Central TD, Catherine Byrne, said it will help bring the city's history alive for locals and visitors alike. "Thi...
Irish News, Dec 15, 2015
EU Foreign Ministers Discuss Counter Terrorism And Eastern Partnership
EU Foreign Ministers have met in Brussels to discuss counter terrorism, Libya, Iraq and the Eastern Partnership. Charlie Flanagan, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, joined ministers from across the E...
EU Foreign Ministers Discuss Counter Terrorism And Eastern Partnership
EU Foreign Ministers have met in Brussels to discuss counter terrorism, Libya, Iraq and the Eastern Partnership. Charlie Flanagan, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, joined ministers from across the E...
Irish News, Dec 15, 2015
Capital Funding Announced For Malin Head Development
Almost €400,000 in capital funding has been announced for a development at Malin Head, Ireland's most northerly point on the Wild Atlantic Way. Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring, ...
Capital Funding Announced For Malin Head Development
Almost €400,000 in capital funding has been announced for a development at Malin Head, Ireland's most northerly point on the Wild Atlantic Way. Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring, ...
Irish News, Dec 15, 2015
Agriculture Sector 'Can And Will Do More' On Climate Change
Ireland's agricultural sector "can and will do more" on climate change, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, has said. The Minister made the comment while welcoming the "...
Agriculture Sector 'Can And Will Do More' On Climate Change
Ireland's agricultural sector "can and will do more" on climate change, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, has said. The Minister made the comment while welcoming the "...
Irish News, Dec 15, 2015
Two Arrested Following Finglas Drug Find
A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with a heroin seizure in Dublin on Monday. Officers from Garda Drugs Unit carried out a planned search at a house in Ratoath Drive, Finglas, Dublin ...
Two Arrested Following Finglas Drug Find
A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with a heroin seizure in Dublin on Monday. Officers from Garda Drugs Unit carried out a planned search at a house in Ratoath Drive, Finglas, Dublin ...
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