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Irish News, Feb 17, 2015
Childcare Sector Workers Take Protest To Leinster House
Around 1,000 protesters have gathered outside Leinster House to call for better funding of the childcare sector. The Association of Childhood Professionals claim that around 25,000 workers in the sec...
Childcare Sector Workers Take Protest To Leinster House
Around 1,000 protesters have gathered outside Leinster House to call for better funding of the childcare sector. The Association of Childhood Professionals claim that around 25,000 workers in the sec...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2015
Protest Planned For Dublin Over Jobstown Arrests
A protest has been announced for this Saturday at Central Bank in Dublin by anti-water charge campaigners over what they have "political policing". The protest has been called over the arrest of 23 p...
Protest Planned For Dublin Over Jobstown Arrests
A protest has been announced for this Saturday at Central Bank in Dublin by anti-water charge campaigners over what they have "political policing". The protest has been called over the arrest of 23 p...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2015
Govt Urged To Reassure Homeowners Over Property Tax Changes
Fianna Fáil has called on the government to provide reassurance to homeowners facing "major increases" in property tax. Under the Local Property Tax Act homeowners are required to revalue their prope...
Govt Urged To Reassure Homeowners Over Property Tax Changes
Fianna Fáil has called on the government to provide reassurance to homeowners facing "major increases" in property tax. Under the Local Property Tax Act homeowners are required to revalue their prope...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2015
Garda Seek Three Men Over Robbery Of Elderly Couple
Garda are searching for three men in connection with the robbery of an elderly couple in Co Wicklow. An 85-year-old man and his 83-year-old wife were tied up and at least three men ransacked their ho...
Garda Seek Three Men Over Robbery Of Elderly Couple
Garda are searching for three men in connection with the robbery of an elderly couple in Co Wicklow. An 85-year-old man and his 83-year-old wife were tied up and at least three men ransacked their ho...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2015
Cabinet To Discuss New Family Bill
The Cabinet is to discuss the Children and Family Relationships Bill today, being brought forward by Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald. The Bill has been described as "the most im...
Cabinet To Discuss New Family Bill
The Cabinet is to discuss the Children and Family Relationships Bill today, being brought forward by Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald. The Bill has been described as "the most im...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2015
Man In Serious Condition After Attack At House Party
A man is in a serious condition in hospital following an incident at a west-Dublin house party. According to reports the victim suffered multiple stab wounds and a serious head injury after he was at...
Man In Serious Condition After Attack At House Party
A man is in a serious condition in hospital following an incident at a west-Dublin house party. According to reports the victim suffered multiple stab wounds and a serious head injury after he was at...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2015
Five Injured In Serious Road Accident In Cork
Five people are being treated in hospital following a serious road accident in Cork. A four-year-old boy and a woman aged in her 30s are believed to be in a serious condition following the five-vehic...
Five Injured In Serious Road Accident In Cork
Five people are being treated in hospital following a serious road accident in Cork. A four-year-old boy and a woman aged in her 30s are believed to be in a serious condition following the five-vehic...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2015
'Missing Link' In Dublin Bay Cycle Path To Be Completed
The Department of Transport has confirmed the allocation of €1.5m for new work to begin on the Dublin Bay cycle path. More than a decade since the cycle route was first planned, work will begin in Ap...
'Missing Link' In Dublin Bay Cycle Path To Be Completed
The Department of Transport has confirmed the allocation of €1.5m for new work to begin on the Dublin Bay cycle path. More than a decade since the cycle route was first planned, work will begin in Ap...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2015
Murder Investigation Launched After Man Shot Dead Through Front Door
A man aged in his 60s has been shot dead at his home on Harty Avenue in Walkinstown, Dublin. It is understood the man was answering a knock on his door at about 21:30 on Sunday, when he was shot twic...
Murder Investigation Launched After Man Shot Dead Through Front Door
A man aged in his 60s has been shot dead at his home on Harty Avenue in Walkinstown, Dublin. It is understood the man was answering a knock on his door at about 21:30 on Sunday, when he was shot twic...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2015
INMO Call For Drogheda Hospital To Be 'Off-Call' To Emergency Ambulances
The INMO has called for emergency ambulance calls to be diverted from Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda due to the high number of patients on trolleys. The nurses organisation claims that ther...
INMO Call For Drogheda Hospital To Be 'Off-Call' To Emergency Ambulances
The INMO has called for emergency ambulance calls to be diverted from Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda due to the high number of patients on trolleys. The nurses organisation claims that ther...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2015
National Discussion Needed On Access To Childcare
Ensuring the maximum number of families have access to high-quality childcare and education "is essential", Fine Gael said. The party's chairperson and TD for Limerick has called for a 'national disc...
National Discussion Needed On Access To Childcare
Ensuring the maximum number of families have access to high-quality childcare and education "is essential", Fine Gael said. The party's chairperson and TD for Limerick has called for a 'national disc...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2015
Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Road Accident
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses of a fatal road accident in Co Kerry. A 24-year-old man died when the car he was driving hit a wall on the N69 Tralee-Listowel Road in Glenballyma in Tralee. The a...
Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Road Accident
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses of a fatal road accident in Co Kerry. A 24-year-old man died when the car he was driving hit a wall on the N69 Tralee-Listowel Road in Glenballyma in Tralee. The a...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2015
Labour Announce 2016 General Election Candidate
Labour Senator John Whelan has been chosen as the party's official candidate for the 2016 General Election. Senator Whelan's selection will be confirmed tonight at a meeting of the party's selection ...
Labour Announce 2016 General Election Candidate
Labour Senator John Whelan has been chosen as the party's official candidate for the 2016 General Election. Senator Whelan's selection will be confirmed tonight at a meeting of the party's selection ...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2015
Dáil To Debate 'Jake's Law'
The Dáil is to debate the new Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2015, also known as 'Jake's Law'. Supporting the Bill Sinn Féin will use its Private Members Time in the Dáil to debate the proposed amendmen...
Dáil To Debate 'Jake's Law'
The Dáil is to debate the new Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2015, also known as 'Jake's Law'. Supporting the Bill Sinn Féin will use its Private Members Time in the Dáil to debate the proposed amendmen...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2015
Environment Minister Called To Explain 'Bonus Culture' At Irish Water
Environment Minister Alan Kelly has been urged to respond to "revelations regarding the growing bonus culture at Irish Water." Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Environment and Local Government, Barry Cowe...
Environment Minister Called To Explain 'Bonus Culture' At Irish Water
Environment Minister Alan Kelly has been urged to respond to "revelations regarding the growing bonus culture at Irish Water." Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Environment and Local Government, Barry Cowe...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2015
Family Rescued From Co Tipperary Mountain
A family missing in the Knockmealdown mountains, Co Tipperary, were found safe and well in the early hours of Sunday morning. The mother, father and three children had been walking on the mountain on...
Family Rescued From Co Tipperary Mountain
A family missing in the Knockmealdown mountains, Co Tipperary, were found safe and well in the early hours of Sunday morning. The mother, father and three children had been walking on the mountain on...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2015
Retail Chain Recall Found Over Allergy Mislabelling
Retail chain Aldi has recalled its Fiesta Fajita Dinner Kit, due to missing information on the foods allergy advice label. It follows the discovery of low levels of almond protein in the seasoning mi...
Retail Chain Recall Found Over Allergy Mislabelling
Retail chain Aldi has recalled its Fiesta Fajita Dinner Kit, due to missing information on the foods allergy advice label. It follows the discovery of low levels of almond protein in the seasoning mi...
Irish News, Feb 13, 2015
Viable Explosive Device 'Made Safe'
A viable explosive device has been made safe in Co Cork. According to reports, a controlled explosion was carried out on the device on Friday (13 February). The object was discovered outside a house...
Viable Explosive Device 'Made Safe'
A viable explosive device has been made safe in Co Cork. According to reports, a controlled explosion was carried out on the device on Friday (13 February). The object was discovered outside a house...
Irish News, Feb 13, 2015
Microfinance Ireland To Support 1,000 Jobs
Microfinance Ireland (MFI) has said it will aim to support 1,000 jobs this year by supporting micro-enterprises that have been unable to secure funding. The government has put up funding of €10m as p...
Microfinance Ireland To Support 1,000 Jobs
Microfinance Ireland (MFI) has said it will aim to support 1,000 jobs this year by supporting micro-enterprises that have been unable to secure funding. The government has put up funding of €10m as p...
Irish News, Feb 13, 2015
Change To Irish Abortion Law Rejected
A proposed change to Ireland's abortion law has been rejected by the government. The change, if approved, would have legalised terminations in fatal foetal abnormality cases. The bill, which had b...
Change To Irish Abortion Law Rejected
A proposed change to Ireland's abortion law has been rejected by the government. The change, if approved, would have legalised terminations in fatal foetal abnormality cases. The bill, which had b...
Irish News, Feb 13, 2015
Dublin Council Commits To Solar Energy
Dublin City Council is to invest more in solar energy production this year, following a report that showed the city is a suitable location for the renewable energy source. A new 'IBM Smarter Cities C...
Dublin Council Commits To Solar Energy
Dublin City Council is to invest more in solar energy production this year, following a report that showed the city is a suitable location for the renewable energy source. A new 'IBM Smarter Cities C...
Irish News, Feb 13, 2015
Man Arrested After €40k Drugs Find
A man has been arrested after gardaí discovered a large quantity of drugs in Co Tipperary. Officers conducted searches at four premises in the Roscrea area on Thursday. The cocaine, which is thought...
Man Arrested After €40k Drugs Find
A man has been arrested after gardaí discovered a large quantity of drugs in Co Tipperary. Officers conducted searches at four premises in the Roscrea area on Thursday. The cocaine, which is thought...
Irish News, Feb 13, 2015
Four New Multi-Denominational Schools Announced
Four new, multi-denominational primary schools are expected to open this September, the Department of Education has said. Three of the schools will operate under the patronage of Educate Together, an...
Four New Multi-Denominational Schools Announced
Four new, multi-denominational primary schools are expected to open this September, the Department of Education has said. Three of the schools will operate under the patronage of Educate Together, an...
Irish News, Feb 13, 2015
Goods Exports Increase 2.4% In 2014
Goods exports increased by 2.4% in 2014, new figures from the CSO have revealed. In December, goods exports levels were 18% higher than December 2013, while notable increases were recorded in export...
Goods Exports Increase 2.4% In 2014
Goods exports increased by 2.4% in 2014, new figures from the CSO have revealed. In December, goods exports levels were 18% higher than December 2013, while notable increases were recorded in export...
Irish News, Feb 12, 2015
Garda Seek Man Over Alleged Indecent Exposure Incidents
Gardaí are appealing for information on a man suspected of a number of incidents of indecent exposure in Trim, Co Meath. Officers have released an image of a man they wish to speak to in connection w...
Garda Seek Man Over Alleged Indecent Exposure Incidents
Gardaí are appealing for information on a man suspected of a number of incidents of indecent exposure in Trim, Co Meath. Officers have released an image of a man they wish to speak to in connection w...
Irish News, Feb 12, 2015
Gardaí Seized Drugs Worth Estimated €5m
Gardaí in Dublin have seized drugs worth an estimated €5m. The Clondalkin Detective and Drugs Units uncovered heroin and cocaine during a search of premises at the Bluebell Industrial Estate on Tuesd...
Gardaí Seized Drugs Worth Estimated €5m
Gardaí in Dublin have seized drugs worth an estimated €5m. The Clondalkin Detective and Drugs Units uncovered heroin and cocaine during a search of premises at the Bluebell Industrial Estate on Tuesd...
Irish News, Feb 12, 2015
Councillors Vote To Remove Fluoride From Water Supply
South Dublin County Council has passed a motion to remove fluoride from the public water supply. Welcoming the news, Sinn Féin councillor Danny O'Brien, said: "Today is a good day for the people of S...
Councillors Vote To Remove Fluoride From Water Supply
South Dublin County Council has passed a motion to remove fluoride from the public water supply. Welcoming the news, Sinn Féin councillor Danny O'Brien, said: "Today is a good day for the people of S...
Irish News, Feb 12, 2015
Money Secured For Festivals And Events
Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Paschal Donohoe, has announced funding totalling €320,000 for 11 key national festivals and events later this year. The money has been approved by Fáilte Irel...
Money Secured For Festivals And Events
Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Paschal Donohoe, has announced funding totalling €320,000 for 11 key national festivals and events later this year. The money has been approved by Fáilte Irel...
Irish News, Feb 12, 2015
Five More Arrested In Water Protest Investigation
A further five males have been arrested by garda investigating a water charge protest in Jobstown in November last year. Garda arrested three adults and two teenagers on Thursday morning, bringing th...
Five More Arrested In Water Protest Investigation
A further five males have been arrested by garda investigating a water charge protest in Jobstown in November last year. Garda arrested three adults and two teenagers on Thursday morning, bringing th...
Irish News, Feb 12, 2015
Garda Appeal For Witnesses Of Fatal Co Meath Road Accident
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses of a fatal road traffic accident in Co Meath on Wednesday afternoon. A woman in her 20s was killed when the car she was driving collided with a truck at Moyleggan i...
Garda Appeal For Witnesses Of Fatal Co Meath Road Accident
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses of a fatal road traffic accident in Co Meath on Wednesday afternoon. A woman in her 20s was killed when the car she was driving collided with a truck at Moyleggan i...
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Ireland WeatherToday:A dry day with any low cloud and mist clearing during the morning leaving long spells of warm sunshine. Breezy at times around the coast. Maximum temperature 20 °C.Tonight:A fine end to the day with some sunshine, then clear spells overnight. Low cloud could form around some Irish Sea coasts later in the night. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
