Irish News for May 2015 : Page 2

Irish News, May 22, 2015
Standard Variable Rate Charges Are Too High - Noonan
The Minister for Finance has told senior management of Ireland's six main lenders that Standard Variable Rates being charged are too high. Michael Noonan TD has concluded a constructive series of mee...
Irish News, May 22, 2015
Pensioner Killed After Being Hit By A Truck In Dublin
A pensioner has been killed after he was hit by a truck in Dublin. Th incident occurred on the Swords Road shortly after 1pm on Friday. The road is expected to be closed for a number of hours and di...
Irish News, May 22, 2015
Dunnes Stores In Gorley To Close Immediately
Dunnes Stores in Gorey is to close immediately, union Mandate has announced. The store, which employs approximately 100 workers, was given no forthcoming details by the management. Mandate has cond...
Irish News, May 22, 2015
Man Arrested In Connection With Murder Of Michael Devoy Released
A man arrested in connection with the murder of Michael Devoy has been released without charge. The body of the 41-year-old, from Ballymun in Dublin, was found at Foxhill on 18 January 2014. A man i...
Irish News, May 22, 2015
Cuckoo's Nest Forced To Shut Down
The Cuckoo's Nest pub is Tallaght has been forced to shut down. Fianna Fáil Councillor Charlie O'Connor said it is a "major blow" to the economy. Councillor O'Connor said: "The much-loved Cuckoo's N...
Irish News, May 21, 2015
Qualtrics To Create 100 New Jobs
Qualtrics is to create a further 100 jobs in Ireland bringing the total number of employees at the company to 250 by the end of 2016. An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD, and Minister for Jobs Richard Bruton ...
Irish News, May 21, 2015
Man Arrested Over Murder Of Michael Devoy
Gardai have arrested a man in connection with the murder of Michael Devoy. The body of the 41-year-old, from Ballymun in Dublin, was found at Foxhill on 18 January 2014. A man in his mid-20s is bein...
Irish News, May 21, 2015
Urgent Action Is Needed To Help Sheep Farmers - McMullan
Concerns have been raised over sheep farmers dealing with the falling lamb prices as a result of EU regulations. Sinn Féin is calling for "urgent action" to help the struggling sheep farmers and has ...
Irish News, May 21, 2015
Unemployment Rate Falls To 9.9%
The unemployment rate has fallen to 9.9%, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The number of people in work over the past year has risen by 41,300, according to t...
Irish News, May 21, 2015
Call For Gates Of Dublin Castle To Open During Marriage Equality Referendum Results
The Minister for the Office and Public Works is being called to open the gates of Dublin Castle as the results of the Marriage Equality Referendum are announced. In a letter to Minister Simon Harris,...
Irish News, May 21, 2015
Calypso Technology Offices In Dublin Open
The new Dublin offices of Calypso Technology have officially opened. Located in the IFSC, the new Managed Services Centre will cater for the recruitment of 150 skilled positions to manage end-to-end ...
Irish News, May 21, 2015
Gardaí Appeal For Missing Teenager Corey O'Connor
Gardaí are appealing to the public in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Corey O'Connor. Corey has been missing from her home in Kilshane Road, Finglas West, since Tuesday 19 May. She is descri...
Irish News, May 20, 2015
Prince Of Wales To Visit Scene Of Mountbatten Murder
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall are to visit Monaghmore, today, 20 May, where his great-uncle Lord Mountbatten and three other people were killed by the Provisional IRA 36 years ago. ...
Irish News, May 20, 2015
Proposal To Resolve Junior Cycle Reform Dispute Agreed
A plan to resolve the dispute over Junior Cycle Reform has been agreed between the Department and the leadership of the second-level teaching unions. ASTI and the TUI, along with Minister O'Sullivan...
Irish News, May 20, 2015
Gardai Release Images Of Baby Girl Found In Dublin
Gardaí have released images of a newborn baby girl discovered in Rathcoole, Dublin on Friday 8 May 2015. Gardaí have received a number of calls, however the mother has not contacted Gardaí or Tusla. ...
Irish News, May 20, 2015
Luas Green Line Services Suspended Over Power Cut
Luas Green Line services between Brides Glen and Stephen's Green have been suspended due to a power cut. A statement on its website said: "Luas Green Line is running between St Stephens Green and Car...
Irish News, May 20, 2015
Man Arrested Over Murder Of Andrew Allen
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Andrew Allen three years ago. Mr Allen, from L'Derry, was shot dead at Links View in Buncrana on 9 February. The man, believed to be in his 3...
Irish News, May 20, 2015
Minister Charlie Flanagan Meets With Secretary Of State
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade has had his first meeting with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland following her reappointment. Charlie Flanagan and Theresa Villiers discussed the ...
Irish News, May 20, 2015
Vote Yes For Marriage Equality - FF
Fianna Fáil is appealing to party members to support the Marriage Equality referendum to be held on Friday 22 May. Director of Elections Niall Collins said by voting 'Yes' on Friday "we can show Irel...
Irish News, May 19, 2015
Prince Of Wales Begins Visit To Ireland
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are to visit the west of Ireland today, 19 May. Prince Charles and Camilla are expected to begin their four day visit in Galway this afternoon. The cou...
Irish News, May 19, 2015
Investigation Launched Over Alleged False Imprisonment
Gardaí have launched an investigation over the alleged false imprisonment and assault of two women in County Kildare last week. The incident happened at Francis Lane, Newbridge, between 9pm on Thursd...
Irish News, May 19, 2015
Man Arrested Over Attack In County Clare
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an assault on a man in County Clare on Sunday. The attack occurred at Coor East Doonogan, Miltown Malbay, at around 4.30pm. The injured man rec...
Irish News, May 19, 2015
Education Minister Slammed For Continuing To Hire Retired Teachers
The Education Minister has been slammed after it emerged that retired teachers are still being hired for Superintendents and Examiners for the duration of the State exams. Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on...
Irish News, May 19, 2015
Councillors To Consider €1.8m Offer For Dublin Site
Councillors from Dublin City Council are expected to consider an offer of €1.8m for a site on Ballymun Main Street. A new retail complex is to be developed on the site, however Fianna Fáil has called...
Irish News, May 19, 2015
Farmers More Likely To Die From Heart Disease, Study Reveals
Farmers are more likely to die from heart disease and strokes compared to any other occupations, a new study has revealed. 80% of farmers have four or more risk factors for heart disease and stroke, ...
Irish News, May 19, 2015
Health Professionals Face Difficult Working Conditions In Ireland – Study
Concerns have been raised that many doctors, nurses and midwives may not return to Ireland, after a new study revealed they have been leaving in large numbers since 2008. The study also found that di...
Irish News, May 18, 2015
Two Bodies Discovered In County Limerick
Two bodies have been discovered at a house in County Limerick. The bodies, of a man and a woman, were found in the bedroom of a house in Boolaglass at around 3am on Monday. The State Pathologist has...
Irish News, May 18, 2015
€5m Connected Health Technology Centre Launches
A new €5m Connected Health Technology Centre has been launched. The Applied Research for Connected Health (ARCH) Technology Centre is funded by the Department of Jobs through Enterprise Ireland and i...
Irish News, May 18, 2015
Woman Dies In Dublin House Fire
A pensioner has died in a house fire in Dublin. Emergency services attended the scene on St Malpas Place shortly after 7am on Sunday. A 70-year-old woman was taken to St James Hospital and was prono...
Irish News, May 18, 2015
Call For Justice Minister To Provide Safety Assurances At Cork Prison
The Justice Minister is being called to give assurances about the safety of prisoners and staff following a fatal stabbing at Cork Prison. Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin said the attack was a "ser...