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Irish News for February 2015
Irish News, Feb 27, 2015
Treatment Of Elderly Hospital Patients Described As 'National Disgrace'
Fianna Fáil has condemned the treatment of older people in Irish hospitals as a "national disgrace". The party's health spokesperson made the comment following reports that an 81-year-old man was lef...
Treatment Of Elderly Hospital Patients Described As 'National Disgrace'
Fianna Fáil has condemned the treatment of older people in Irish hospitals as a "national disgrace". The party's health spokesperson made the comment following reports that an 81-year-old man was lef...
Irish News, Feb 27, 2015
Teacher Unions To Discuss Next Move In Junior Cycle Reforms Dispute
Teachers unions are meeting today for further talks over Junior Cycle reforms. The latest proposed changes to the reforms, presented by mediator Pauric Travers two weeks ago, have been rejected by AS...
Teacher Unions To Discuss Next Move In Junior Cycle Reforms Dispute
Teachers unions are meeting today for further talks over Junior Cycle reforms. The latest proposed changes to the reforms, presented by mediator Pauric Travers two weeks ago, have been rejected by AS...
Irish News, Feb 27, 2015
Govt Should Share 'Sense Of Satisfaction' Over Cigarette Packaging Bill
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr James Reilly, has said that the government will not be bullied into dropping plain cigarette packaging legislation. Minister Reilly said the government...
Govt Should Share 'Sense Of Satisfaction' Over Cigarette Packaging Bill
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr James Reilly, has said that the government will not be bullied into dropping plain cigarette packaging legislation. Minister Reilly said the government...
Irish News, Feb 27, 2015
Airbnb Creates 200 New Jobs
Hospitality firm, Airbnb, has confirmed a lease for 'The Warehouse', a planned 40,000 square foot contemporary office space at Hanover Quay in Dublin. The 19th century derelict warehouse will restore...
Airbnb Creates 200 New Jobs
Hospitality firm, Airbnb, has confirmed a lease for 'The Warehouse', a planned 40,000 square foot contemporary office space at Hanover Quay in Dublin. The 19th century derelict warehouse will restore...
Irish News, Feb 27, 2015
NUI Galway Criticised For 'Invasive' Occupational Health Questionnaire
A 'pre-employment health assessment' form from NUI Galway, allegedly asking female applicants about their menstrual cycle and breasts has been described as "invasive" and "misogynistic". The occupati...
NUI Galway Criticised For 'Invasive' Occupational Health Questionnaire
A 'pre-employment health assessment' form from NUI Galway, allegedly asking female applicants about their menstrual cycle and breasts has been described as "invasive" and "misogynistic". The occupati...
Irish News, Feb 27, 2015
Unions To Meet Mondelez Over Job Cuts
Management at Mondelez Ireland are to meet with union representatives today to begin discussions about job cuts announced on Thursday. The company, which owns the Cadbury chocolate and the Trident ch...
Unions To Meet Mondelez Over Job Cuts
Management at Mondelez Ireland are to meet with union representatives today to begin discussions about job cuts announced on Thursday. The company, which owns the Cadbury chocolate and the Trident ch...
Irish News, Feb 27, 2015
NTA Urged 'Join Up' West Clare Timetables
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has been urged to implement a "joined up timetable" for bus and rail services in West Clare. Fianna Fáil's Timmy Dooley said that the current timetable arrangem...
NTA Urged 'Join Up' West Clare Timetables
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has been urged to implement a "joined up timetable" for bus and rail services in West Clare. Fianna Fáil's Timmy Dooley said that the current timetable arrangem...
Irish News, Feb 26, 2015
'Morally Unacceptable' For Working People To Be In Poverty - Taoiseach
Working people experiencing poverty has been described as "morally unacceptable" by the Taoiseach Enda Kenny. Speaking at the launch of the Low Pay Commission – established to assess the national min...
'Morally Unacceptable' For Working People To Be In Poverty - Taoiseach
Working people experiencing poverty has been described as "morally unacceptable" by the Taoiseach Enda Kenny. Speaking at the launch of the Low Pay Commission – established to assess the national min...
Irish News, Feb 26, 2015
Printing Cap Enforced At Dublin City Council
New restriction on the amount of printing allowed by Dublin City Council has been approved by the Protocol Committee. The committee was asked to review the council's use of printed material after it ...
Printing Cap Enforced At Dublin City Council
New restriction on the amount of printing allowed by Dublin City Council has been approved by the Protocol Committee. The committee was asked to review the council's use of printed material after it ...
Irish News, Feb 26, 2015
Gardai Shake-Up Announced
A new investigation unit is to be established as part of the "largest management change in the history of An Garda Síochána". Under the changes, more than 100 senior garda officers will be reassigned...
Gardai Shake-Up Announced
A new investigation unit is to be established as part of the "largest management change in the history of An Garda Síochána". Under the changes, more than 100 senior garda officers will be reassigned...
Irish News, Feb 26, 2015
Over 220 Jobs To Be Cut By Chocolate Manufacturers
More than 220 jobs are to be lost at three Mondelez Ireland sites. The company, which owns Cadbury and chewing gum brand Trident, is to close a production plant in Tallaght in Dublin, with the loss o...
Over 220 Jobs To Be Cut By Chocolate Manufacturers
More than 220 jobs are to be lost at three Mondelez Ireland sites. The company, which owns Cadbury and chewing gum brand Trident, is to close a production plant in Tallaght in Dublin, with the loss o...
Irish News, Feb 26, 2015
Sinn Féin Calls For 'Immediate Action' On Border Criminal Gangs
Sinn Féin has called for "immediate and urgent action" to tackle organised criminal gangs in border regions. The party's president, Gerry Adams, has called for more cooperation between An Garda Síoch...
Sinn Féin Calls For 'Immediate Action' On Border Criminal Gangs
Sinn Féin has called for "immediate and urgent action" to tackle organised criminal gangs in border regions. The party's president, Gerry Adams, has called for more cooperation between An Garda Síoch...
Irish News, Feb 26, 2015
Govt Urged To Re-Establish Minister For Drugs Post
The government has been urged to re-establish the Office of the Minister for Drugs to spearhead a new National Drugs Strategy. Fianna Fáil spokesperson on justice and equality, Niall Collins, made th...
Govt Urged To Re-Establish Minister For Drugs Post
The government has been urged to re-establish the Office of the Minister for Drugs to spearhead a new National Drugs Strategy. Fianna Fáil spokesperson on justice and equality, Niall Collins, made th...
Irish News, Feb 26, 2015
New 'Chuggers' Legislation Welcomed
New legislation requiring "chuggers" – on street charity collectors – to carry a permit has been welcomed by Fine Gael Senator, Jim D'Arcy. "This is already the case with charities and other groups s...
New 'Chuggers' Legislation Welcomed
New legislation requiring "chuggers" – on street charity collectors – to carry a permit has been welcomed by Fine Gael Senator, Jim D'Arcy. "This is already the case with charities and other groups s...
Irish News, Feb 25, 2015
Two Men Arrested Over Hatchet Robberies In South Dublin
Two men have been arrested in connection with separate robberies in Tallaght. Two robberies were carried out in the South Dublin town on Tuesday afternoon, one at a post office in Glenview at about 1...
Two Men Arrested Over Hatchet Robberies In South Dublin
Two men have been arrested in connection with separate robberies in Tallaght. Two robberies were carried out in the South Dublin town on Tuesday afternoon, one at a post office in Glenview at about 1...
Irish News, Feb 25, 2015
IAG Offer 'Bargain Basement Price' - Labour
Labour has criticised the IAG takeover bid for Aer Lingus as a "bargain basement price". The party's Joe Costello said that the annual returns for the airline are "most impressive" and in a difficult...
IAG Offer 'Bargain Basement Price' - Labour
Labour has criticised the IAG takeover bid for Aer Lingus as a "bargain basement price". The party's Joe Costello said that the annual returns for the airline are "most impressive" and in a difficult...
Irish News, Feb 25, 2015
Action Needed On FSO Six Year Rule - FF
Fianna Fáil has claimed that thousands of consumers are being denied access to the Financial Services Ombudsman (FSO) due to a "restrictive six-year rule". The party's financial spokesperson, Michael...
Action Needed On FSO Six Year Rule - FF
Fianna Fáil has claimed that thousands of consumers are being denied access to the Financial Services Ombudsman (FSO) due to a "restrictive six-year rule". The party's financial spokesperson, Michael...
Irish News, Feb 25, 2015
More Than 1,700 Weapons Stolen Garda Figures Show
More than 1,700 weapons were stolen during 2010 to 2014, a report by RTÉ has revealed. Garda figures reportedly seen by RTÉ News, revealed that 853 shotguns were stolen, along with 17 handguns and ar...
More Than 1,700 Weapons Stolen Garda Figures Show
More than 1,700 weapons were stolen during 2010 to 2014, a report by RTÉ has revealed. Garda figures reportedly seen by RTÉ News, revealed that 853 shotguns were stolen, along with 17 handguns and ar...
Irish News, Feb 25, 2015
Garda Appeal For Help Over Missing Dublin Man
Gardaí in Dublin are appealing for help in tracing the whereabouts of 40-year-old Piers Wilson. Mr Wilson has been missing from his home in Ballybrack, Dublin, since Tuesday morning. He is described...
Garda Appeal For Help Over Missing Dublin Man
Gardaí in Dublin are appealing for help in tracing the whereabouts of 40-year-old Piers Wilson. Mr Wilson has been missing from his home in Ballybrack, Dublin, since Tuesday morning. He is described...
Irish News, Feb 25, 2015
Adfam Defends Anti-Marriage Equality Leaflet
The Alliance for the Defence of the Family and Marriage (Adfam) have defended a leaflet it published which claims same-sex couples die younger and are more likely to abuse or neglect children. The gr...
Adfam Defends Anti-Marriage Equality Leaflet
The Alliance for the Defence of the Family and Marriage (Adfam) have defended a leaflet it published which claims same-sex couples die younger and are more likely to abuse or neglect children. The gr...
Irish News, Feb 25, 2015
Next Election A Choice Between Sinn Féin And Fine Gael - Adams
The next election will be a choice between a Fine Gael or a Sinn Féin-led government, Gerry Adams said. Mr Adams, leader of Sinn Féin, made the comment in response to a speech by Taoiseach Enda Kenny...
Next Election A Choice Between Sinn Féin And Fine Gael - Adams
The next election will be a choice between a Fine Gael or a Sinn Féin-led government, Gerry Adams said. Mr Adams, leader of Sinn Féin, made the comment in response to a speech by Taoiseach Enda Kenny...
Irish News, Feb 24, 2015
450 New Jobs To Be Created During Liffey Valley Extension
Four hundred and fifty new jobs are to be created with the extension of the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre in Dublin. The new €26m development will feature key retailers alongside six restaurants, an ...
450 New Jobs To Be Created During Liffey Valley Extension
Four hundred and fifty new jobs are to be created with the extension of the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre in Dublin. The new €26m development will feature key retailers alongside six restaurants, an ...
Irish News, Feb 24, 2015
Man Killed In Co Limerick Collision
Gardaí in Co Limerick have reported the death of a man in a two-car collision this morning. The man, believed to be in his early 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on the road between...
Man Killed In Co Limerick Collision
Gardaí in Co Limerick have reported the death of a man in a two-car collision this morning. The man, believed to be in his early 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on the road between...
Irish News, Feb 24, 2015
Thousands Left Without Power
Around 3,000 homes and businesses are without power following a night of extreme weather. Strong winds battered many parts of the country, with the southwest, west and northwest hit worst. Engineers...
Thousands Left Without Power
Around 3,000 homes and businesses are without power following a night of extreme weather. Strong winds battered many parts of the country, with the southwest, west and northwest hit worst. Engineers...
Irish News, Feb 24, 2015
Missing Dublin Man Found 'Safe And Well'
A Dublin man missing since Sunday morning has been found "safe and well". 27-year-old Glen Fitzpatrick was reported missing from his home in Inchicore, Dublin 8. Gardaí had issued an appeal for info...
Missing Dublin Man Found 'Safe And Well'
A Dublin man missing since Sunday morning has been found "safe and well". 27-year-old Glen Fitzpatrick was reported missing from his home in Inchicore, Dublin 8. Gardaí had issued an appeal for info...
Irish News, Feb 24, 2015
Four Arrested In Money Lending Investigation
Gardaí investigating unlawful money lending in Co Clare have arrested two men and two women. Officers said the arrests follow an investigation carried out over several months, following allegations m...
Four Arrested In Money Lending Investigation
Gardaí investigating unlawful money lending in Co Clare have arrested two men and two women. Officers said the arrests follow an investigation carried out over several months, following allegations m...
Irish News, Feb 24, 2015
Firefighters March Through Dublin Over Proposed Crew Cuts
Firefighters have held a demonstration in Dublin in a dispute over proposed cuts to crew numbers. A march left Parnell Square at 12pm and made its way to the Government Buildings from members of Sipt...
Firefighters March Through Dublin Over Proposed Crew Cuts
Firefighters have held a demonstration in Dublin in a dispute over proposed cuts to crew numbers. A march left Parnell Square at 12pm and made its way to the Government Buildings from members of Sipt...
Irish News, Feb 24, 2015
Sinn Féin Calls For JobBridge Scheme To Be Scrapped
Sinn Féin has called on the government to scrap the JobBridge scheme. TD and Spokesperson for Social Protection Aengus Ó Snodaigh said that while some may have had a positive experience on the scheme...
Sinn Féin Calls For JobBridge Scheme To Be Scrapped
Sinn Féin has called on the government to scrap the JobBridge scheme. TD and Spokesperson for Social Protection Aengus Ó Snodaigh said that while some may have had a positive experience on the scheme...
Irish News, Feb 23, 2015
Body Confirmed As Missing Co Galway Student
A body found on the coastline of Roscam in Galway has been confirmed as missing 25-year-old Jason McNulty. Gardaí and a team of volunteers had been searching for Mr McNulty since he was reported miss...
Body Confirmed As Missing Co Galway Student
A body found on the coastline of Roscam in Galway has been confirmed as missing 25-year-old Jason McNulty. Gardaí and a team of volunteers had been searching for Mr McNulty since he was reported miss...
Irish News, Feb 23, 2015
DCC Seek Expressions Of Interest For Land Development
Dublin City Council (DCC) has advertised for "expressions of interest" for three large vacant sites, in what is believed to be the first major development programme since the property crash. It is th...
DCC Seek Expressions Of Interest For Land Development
Dublin City Council (DCC) has advertised for "expressions of interest" for three large vacant sites, in what is believed to be the first major development programme since the property crash. It is th...
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Ireland WeatherToday:A rather cloudy morning, with a little patchy light rain or drizzle to start. Skies clearing and becoming dry and increasingly sunny in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 13 °C.Tonight:Dry with prolonged clear spells through the evening and overnight. This will allow for some fog patches to develop in places overnight. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
