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Irish News, Dec 15, 2015
Appeal Issued After Shooting Incident In Bray
Gardaí in Bray have appealed for information following a shooting incident in Greystones on Saturday, 12 December. It is understood that shots were fired during an incident at Farrankelly Road at abo...
Appeal Issued After Shooting Incident In Bray
Gardaí in Bray have appealed for information following a shooting incident in Greystones on Saturday, 12 December. It is understood that shots were fired during an incident at Farrankelly Road at abo...
Irish News, Dec 15, 2015
Sinn Féin Launches 'Comprehensive' Universal Healthcare Plan
Sinn Féin has published a "comprehensive plan" to deliver universal healthcare, the party's Health Spokesperson, Caoimhghin Ó Caoláin, has announced. Speaking at an event to launch the proposal, Depu...
Sinn Féin Launches 'Comprehensive' Universal Healthcare Plan
Sinn Féin has published a "comprehensive plan" to deliver universal healthcare, the party's Health Spokesperson, Caoimhghin Ó Caoláin, has announced. Speaking at an event to launch the proposal, Depu...
Irish News, Dec 14, 2015
65 New Jobs Announced For Galway
Sixty five new jobs have been announced for the new Galway manufacturing facility of German company phenox GmbH. The company is to establish a new medical device manufacturing plant, in a development...
65 New Jobs Announced For Galway
Sixty five new jobs have been announced for the new Galway manufacturing facility of German company phenox GmbH. The company is to establish a new medical device manufacturing plant, in a development...
Irish News, Dec 14, 2015
Waterways Ireland Blamed For Limerick Flooding
Sinn Féin has called on Waterways Ireland to "admit culpability" for flooding in Limerick which left 14 homes badly damaged. Limerick Councillor Maurice Quinlivan called on the body to make restituti...
Waterways Ireland Blamed For Limerick Flooding
Sinn Féin has called on Waterways Ireland to "admit culpability" for flooding in Limerick which left 14 homes badly damaged. Limerick Councillor Maurice Quinlivan called on the body to make restituti...
Irish News, Dec 14, 2015
Four Appear In Court Over Co Louth Drug And Ammunition Seizure
Three men and a woman have appeared at Dublin District Court charged in connection with the seizure of drugs, ammunition and cash in Dundalk, Co Louth. Garda seized cocaine, cannabis, cash and ammuni...
Four Appear In Court Over Co Louth Drug And Ammunition Seizure
Three men and a woman have appeared at Dublin District Court charged in connection with the seizure of drugs, ammunition and cash in Dundalk, Co Louth. Garda seized cocaine, cannabis, cash and ammuni...
Irish News, Dec 14, 2015
SF Call For Urgent Debate On Paris Climate Change Agreement
Sinn Féin has called for an urgent debate to be held in the Dáil on the Climate Change Agreement reached in Paris. Party president Gerry Adams described the outcome as "an important step forward. How...
SF Call For Urgent Debate On Paris Climate Change Agreement
Sinn Féin has called for an urgent debate to be held in the Dáil on the Climate Change Agreement reached in Paris. Party president Gerry Adams described the outcome as "an important step forward. How...
Irish News, Dec 14, 2015
HSE Director-General Commended For 'Honesty And Candour'
HSE director-general, Tony O'Brien, has been commended for his "honesty and candour" by Fianna Fáil health spokesperson Billy Kelleher. Deputy Kelleher said that Mr O'Brien had "lifted the lid and ex...
HSE Director-General Commended For 'Honesty And Candour'
HSE director-general, Tony O'Brien, has been commended for his "honesty and candour" by Fianna Fáil health spokesperson Billy Kelleher. Deputy Kelleher said that Mr O'Brien had "lifted the lid and ex...
Irish News, Dec 14, 2015
Reports Reveals 46% Fall In Rough Sleepers
A new report has revealed a 46% drop in the number of people sleeping rough in the Dublin region. The Dublin Region Homeless Executive conducted a rough sleeper count on the night of the 30th Novembe...
Reports Reveals 46% Fall In Rough Sleepers
A new report has revealed a 46% drop in the number of people sleeping rough in the Dublin region. The Dublin Region Homeless Executive conducted a rough sleeper count on the night of the 30th Novembe...
Irish News, Dec 14, 2015
Concerns Raised Ahead Of Fish Quotas Debate
Simon Coveney has raised concerns at proposals for some of Ireland's key fisheries quotas, ahead of annual EU Fishers negotiations due to be held in Brussels next week. The Minister for Agriculture, ...
Concerns Raised Ahead Of Fish Quotas Debate
Simon Coveney has raised concerns at proposals for some of Ireland's key fisheries quotas, ahead of annual EU Fishers negotiations due to be held in Brussels next week. The Minister for Agriculture, ...
Irish News, Dec 14, 2015
Additional Funding Announced For Victims Of Syria Crisis
An additional €2.95 million in funding has been secured to support victims of the continuing Syria crisis. Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charles Flanagan, and the Minister of State for Devel...
Additional Funding Announced For Victims Of Syria Crisis
An additional €2.95 million in funding has been secured to support victims of the continuing Syria crisis. Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charles Flanagan, and the Minister of State for Devel...
Irish News, Dec 14, 2015
200 New Jobs Announced In DPD Ireland Expansion
Two hundred new jobs are to be created as part of a €13 million expansion announced by DPD Ireland. DPD has announced that it is to double the size of its Athlone headquarters, creating a total of 20...
200 New Jobs Announced In DPD Ireland Expansion
Two hundred new jobs are to be created as part of a €13 million expansion announced by DPD Ireland. DPD has announced that it is to double the size of its Athlone headquarters, creating a total of 20...
Irish News, Dec 11, 2015
INMO Strike Action Will Go Ahead
The Irish Nurses and Midwives' Organisation (INMO) has confirmed planned strike action is to go ahead next week. After four days of talks broke down at the Workplace Relations Commission, industrial ...
INMO Strike Action Will Go Ahead
The Irish Nurses and Midwives' Organisation (INMO) has confirmed planned strike action is to go ahead next week. After four days of talks broke down at the Workplace Relations Commission, industrial ...
Irish News, Dec 11, 2015
Adams Urges Govt To Access EU Funds For Flood Relief
The Irish Government is being urged by Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams to access the EU emergency fund for Storm Desmond flooding victims. The Louth TD said making the move is the "immediate and prud...
Adams Urges Govt To Access EU Funds For Flood Relief
The Irish Government is being urged by Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams to access the EU emergency fund for Storm Desmond flooding victims. The Louth TD said making the move is the "immediate and prud...
Irish News, Dec 11, 2015
Man Arrested After Heroin Seized During Vehicle Search
A man has been arrested after heroin was discovered during a vehicle search in Co Dublin. It is understood the drugs, worth an estimated value of €420,000, were seized by Garda at 4.30 during a searc...
Man Arrested After Heroin Seized During Vehicle Search
A man has been arrested after heroin was discovered during a vehicle search in Co Dublin. It is understood the drugs, worth an estimated value of €420,000, were seized by Garda at 4.30 during a searc...
Irish News, Dec 11, 2015
Further Weather Warning Issued
Met Éireann has issued a weather warning ahead of this weekend. The Status Orange rainfall warning is for counties Clare, Cork and Kerry. It came into force on Friday morning at 7am and will be in...
Further Weather Warning Issued
Met Éireann has issued a weather warning ahead of this weekend. The Status Orange rainfall warning is for counties Clare, Cork and Kerry. It came into force on Friday morning at 7am and will be in...
Irish News, Dec 11, 2015
Man Dies In House Fire In Donegal
A man has died following a house fire in Dungloe, Donegal. The fire was reported at around 2.30am on Friday, 11 December. The victim, who was in his 80s, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was t...
Man Dies In House Fire In Donegal
A man has died following a house fire in Dungloe, Donegal. The fire was reported at around 2.30am on Friday, 11 December. The victim, who was in his 80s, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was t...
Irish News, Dec 11, 2015
Man, 79, Missing In Sligo
Gardaí have launched an appeal for information into the whereabouts of an elderly man who has gone missing in Co Sligo. Jimmy Scanlon, 79, who is from Magherboy, was last seen at around 7am on Tuesd...
Man, 79, Missing In Sligo
Gardaí have launched an appeal for information into the whereabouts of an elderly man who has gone missing in Co Sligo. Jimmy Scanlon, 79, who is from Magherboy, was last seen at around 7am on Tuesd...
Irish News, Dec 11, 2015
€5m For Businesses Affected By Flooding
A €5 million scheme has been announced by the Irish Government for small businesses who have been affected by flooding as a result of Storm Desmond earlier this month. The funding will be administer...
€5m For Businesses Affected By Flooding
A €5 million scheme has been announced by the Irish Government for small businesses who have been affected by flooding as a result of Storm Desmond earlier this month. The funding will be administer...
Irish News, Dec 10, 2015
SSE Becomes Living Wage Employer
SSE has announced it is to become a Living Wage employer. From 1 January, 2016, all of the firm's employees will be guaranteed a Living Wage of at least €11.50 an hour. Almost 750 staff across SSE...
SSE Becomes Living Wage Employer
SSE has announced it is to become a Living Wage employer. From 1 January, 2016, all of the firm's employees will be guaranteed a Living Wage of at least €11.50 an hour. Almost 750 staff across SSE...
Irish News, Dec 10, 2015
CSO Figures Reveal 17.5% Rise In Irish Tourism
New figures have revealed tourism spending in Ireland rose by 17.5% in the first nine months of the year compared to 2014. The data, published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), also shows the n...
CSO Figures Reveal 17.5% Rise In Irish Tourism
New figures have revealed tourism spending in Ireland rose by 17.5% in the first nine months of the year compared to 2014. The data, published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), also shows the n...
Irish News, Dec 10, 2015
Community Text Alert Scheme Launches In Co Dublin
A new community text alert initiative has been launched in Co Dublin. The Rush Community Text Alert System (CTAS) was unveiled on 08 December and will be used as part of the Community Council's effor...
Community Text Alert Scheme Launches In Co Dublin
A new community text alert initiative has been launched in Co Dublin. The Rush Community Text Alert System (CTAS) was unveiled on 08 December and will be used as part of the Community Council's effor...
Irish News, Dec 10, 2015
Man Charged Following Robbery In Clontarf
A man has been charged in connection with a robbery in Clontarf earlier this week. The 25-year-old is due to appear in court today, 10 December. The incident happened at around 12.30pm on 8 Decemb...
Man Charged Following Robbery In Clontarf
A man has been charged in connection with a robbery in Clontarf earlier this week. The 25-year-old is due to appear in court today, 10 December. The incident happened at around 12.30pm on 8 Decemb...
Irish News, Dec 10, 2015
Private Sector Rents Increase By 8.6% - PRTB
Monthly private sector rents in Ireland increased by 8.6% at the end of September compared with the same period in 2014, it has been announced. Data from the Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB...
Private Sector Rents Increase By 8.6% - PRTB
Monthly private sector rents in Ireland increased by 8.6% at the end of September compared with the same period in 2014, it has been announced. Data from the Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB...
Irish News, Dec 10, 2015
€10m Announced For Institutes Of Technology
A total of €10 million in funding is to be made available to Ireland's 14 Institutes of Technology. The Infrastructure Maintenance Fund allows the Institutes to discharge costs already incurred on var...
€10m Announced For Institutes Of Technology
A total of €10 million in funding is to be made available to Ireland's 14 Institutes of Technology. The Infrastructure Maintenance Fund allows the Institutes to discharge costs already incurred on var...
Irish News, Dec 10, 2015
AEOS Payments To Begin Next Week
Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS) payments are due to begin next week, Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney has announced. A total of €45 million is to be paid out before Christmas. The figure fo...
AEOS Payments To Begin Next Week
Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS) payments are due to begin next week, Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney has announced. A total of €45 million is to be paid out before Christmas. The figure fo...
Irish News, Dec 9, 2015
Garda Seek Information On Death Of John Stewart
Gardaí have appealed for information on the death of John Stewart (54), whose body was found in Clanbrassil Street on Thursday, 03 December. Garda said they are anxious to trace Mr Stewart's movement...
Garda Seek Information On Death Of John Stewart
Gardaí have appealed for information on the death of John Stewart (54), whose body was found in Clanbrassil Street on Thursday, 03 December. Garda said they are anxious to trace Mr Stewart's movement...
Irish News, Dec 9, 2015
Fatal Road Accident In Co Kildare
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road traffic accident at Nurney, Co Kildare on Wednesday. A motorcycle collided with a van at about 18:15 on the Nurney to Kildare Road close to Walterst...
Fatal Road Accident In Co Kildare
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road traffic accident at Nurney, Co Kildare on Wednesday. A motorcycle collided with a van at about 18:15 on the Nurney to Kildare Road close to Walterst...
Irish News, Dec 9, 2015
Garda Appeal Following Assault In Temple Bar
Gardaí have appealed for help following a serious assault in Bedford Lane, Temple Bar, on Saturday 05 December. Garda were called at around 03:40 to reports that a woman had been attacked by a man. I...
Garda Appeal Following Assault In Temple Bar
Gardaí have appealed for help following a serious assault in Bedford Lane, Temple Bar, on Saturday 05 December. Garda were called at around 03:40 to reports that a woman had been attacked by a man. I...
Irish News, Dec 9, 2015
SF Reaffirms Commitment To Abolishing Local Property Tax
Sinn Féin has reaffirmed its commitment to abolishing the Local Property Tax (LPT). Senator Kathryn Reilly made the commitment speaking in the Seanad. "The LPT is an unfair tax, not only is it unfa...
SF Reaffirms Commitment To Abolishing Local Property Tax
Sinn Féin has reaffirmed its commitment to abolishing the Local Property Tax (LPT). Senator Kathryn Reilly made the commitment speaking in the Seanad. "The LPT is an unfair tax, not only is it unfa...
Irish News, Dec 9, 2015
Revenue Seize Cash At Shannon Airport
Revenue officers have seized a quantity of cash from a Polish national at Shannon Airport. The seizure was made on Monday when a man, in his thirties, was stopped and questioned by Revenue officers b...
Revenue Seize Cash At Shannon Airport
Revenue officers have seized a quantity of cash from a Polish national at Shannon Airport. The seizure was made on Monday when a man, in his thirties, was stopped and questioned by Revenue officers b...
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Ireland WeatherToday:A mostly cloudy start with scattered showers, the showers becoming more isolated and largely confined to the south this morning. Becoming brighter this afternoon, the best of any sunnier spells across northern counties. Northerly winds easing. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:A dry evening with late sunny spells and some long clear spells overnight. Becoming cloudier across the north towards dawn with a few showers possible. Touch of frost in south. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
