Irish News for July 2015 : Page 2

Irish News, Jul 27, 2015
Labour Welcomes Publication Of The Kelly Report
The publication of the 'Kelly Report' has been welcomed by the Labour party. The report was commissioned by the Education Minister, Jan O'Sullivan, to reinvigorate the Technological University for th...
Irish News, Jul 27, 2015
Irish Response Needed To Improve UK's Attractiveness To Business - Ibec
Ibec has announced that decisive moves to improve the UK's attractiveness to business in George Osborne's latest budget demand an early Irish response. Launching the group's Budget 2016 submission, ...
Irish News, Jul 27, 2015
Two Arrested In Connection With Drugs Find In Dublin
Two men have been arrested in connection with a drugs find in Dublin. Gardaí stopped a truck and a car at St Margaret's Road in Finglas on Saturday shortly before 7pm. Gardaí seized 100 kilograms of...
Irish News, Jul 24, 2015
One-Third Of Parents Stressed Over Money
One-third of parents are left stressed due to money worries, according to a new survey. The study, carried out by the Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP), found that in spite of t...
Irish News, Jul 24, 2015
New Domestic Violence Bill Introduced
The heads and general scheme, which has been approved by Government, of the new Domestic Violence Bill, have been published today, 24 July. The preparation of reformed and consolidated legislation on...
Irish News, Jul 24, 2015
Govt And CER Called To Take 'Immediate' Action Over High Electricity Prices
The Government and Commission for Energy Regulation are being called to take "immediate" action over the high electricity prices in Ireland. Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Energy, Michael Moynihan TD, s...
Irish News, Jul 24, 2015
Two Arrested Following Cannabis Find In Donegal
Two men have been arrested in connection with a cannabis find in County Donegal. 800 cannabis plants and 30kg of cannabis herb, worth an estimated street value of €1.2m, was discovered by gardaí from...
Irish News, Jul 24, 2015
New Guide To Review Nutrition And Hydration In Public Acute Hospitals Published
A new guide to review the nutrition and hydration in public acute hospitals has been published by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA). The review is part of HIQA's evolving approach i...
Irish News, Jul 24, 2015
Missing Teen Nathan Mulligan Found 'Safe And Well'
Teenage Nathan Mulligan, who had been missing from County Kildare, has been found safe and well. The 16-year-old was last seen on the Dublin Road in Athy on Tuesday. Gardaí said they were concerned ...
Irish News, Jul 24, 2015
No Three-Bedroom Houses Available To Let In Limerick
Limerick City Council has said there are no single three-bedroom homes available for letting, Sinn Féin has revealed. Sinn Féin Councillor Maurice Quinlivan has said that the severity of the housing ...
Irish News, Jul 23, 2015
Gardaí Appeal For Missing Teen Nathan Mulligan
Gardaí are appealing for information to trace the whereabouts of 16-year-old Nathan Mulligan. Nathan has been missing from Athy, County Kildare, since Tuesday 21 July 2015. Nathan is described as be...
Irish News, Jul 23, 2015
New Campaign Launches To Encourage UK Nurses To Work In Ireland
The HSE has launched a new recruitment campaign to attract nurses and midwives working in the UK and further afield to work in Ireland. The HSE has vacancies in a range of hospital and community faci...
Irish News, Jul 23, 2015
Investigation Launched After Man Killed In Industrial Accident In Galway
An investigation has been launched after a man was killed in an industrial accident in Galway. The incident happened at a yard in Corranadulla on Wednesday at approximately 3.15pm. The man, believed...
Irish News, Jul 23, 2015
ROHM Acquires Powervation
Japanese firm ROHM has acquired Cork-based Powervation Ltd, a privately held digital power IC company that develops Digital Power Management system-on-chip (SoC) solutions, for approximately $70m (€63...
Irish News, Jul 23, 2015
Funding Secured For Over 1,000 New Housing Units
Funding has been allocated to deliver almost 1,200 new housing units across Ireland. Minister for the Environment, Community & Local Government, Alan Kelly, and Minister for State for Housing, Planni...
Irish News, Jul 23, 2015
Appeal For Missing Teen Aimee Roche
Gardaí are appealing for help in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Aimee Roche who has been missing from the Togher area since 19 July. Aimee is described as being approx 5'5", slim build, brown...
Irish News, Jul 23, 2015
ABF Food Group Complete Redevelopment In Tipperary
ABP Food Group has completed a €50m redevelopment of its facilities in Cahir, Co Tipperary. The redevelopment includes an extension and upgrade of the company's current food processing facilities as...
Irish News, Jul 22, 2015
Pramerica To Create 330 New Jobs
Pramerica Systems Ireland has announced it is to expand its operation in Donegal. The expansion plans will create 330 new jobs over the next three years, with potential for further growth in the long...
Irish News, Jul 22, 2015
Woman Gives Birth On Board Irish Navy Vessel
A woman has given birth to a baby girl on board an Irish naval vessel involved in the humanitarian rescue operation in the Mediterranean. The baby, named Destiny, was born after the mother went into ...
Irish News, Jul 22, 2015
Racist Attack In Dublin Condemned
A Labour TD has condemned the recent racist attack in Clondalkin, Dublin. Mr Robert Dowds said he was "disgusted" that a hate crime had been inflicted on a woman and her children. Mr Dowds said: "As...
Irish News, Jul 22, 2015
8 Per Cent Increase In Goods Exports
Goods exports reached €8.8 billion in May 2015, an increase of 8% compared to the same time last year, according to CSO figures. In the first five months of 2015, goods exports reached €44 billion, a...
Irish News, Jul 22, 2015
Interim Examiner Appointed To Mothercare Ireland
The High Court has appointed an interim examiner to Mothercare Ireland. The firm, which is a franchise of Mothercare UK, said in a statement on its website: "This is a process that will allow the com...
Irish News, Jul 22, 2015
Many Irish Teens Unable To Identify Depression - Research
Many Irish teenagers are unable to identify signs of depression or suicidal thoughts, according to new research conducted by psychologists at Trinity College Dublin. The research, which has been publ...
Irish News, Jul 22, 2015
Minister Accused Of Failing To Devolve Necessary Authority Gardaí Require
The Minister for Justice has been accused of failing to devolve the necessary authority that the Gardaí require if they are to be an independent, accountable and transparent force capable of facing th...
Irish News, Jul 21, 2015
FF Condemns Tourist Attack In Dublin
A tourist has been attacked with a broken bottle in Dublin. The incident occurred while the man was waiting for a sightseeing tour bus on O'Connell Street. Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Dublin Senator...
Irish News, Jul 21, 2015
LÉ Niamh Rescues Over 250 Migrants In Libya
Irish navy vessel LÉ Niamh has rescued 256 migrants following a Search and Rescue Operation 90 kilometres north-east of Tripoli, Libya. 
On 19 July, 98 migrants were rescued from a rubber craft...
Irish News, Jul 21, 2015
Call For Minister To Set Up Task Force To Deal With Outstanding Warrants
There are over 115,000 outstanding warrants in the criminal justice system, it has been revealed. Fianna Fáil has called on the Minister for Justice and Equality to set up a task force to deal with t...
Irish News, Jul 21, 2015
ISPCC Highlights Shortcomings In Children First Legislation
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) has highlighted shortcomings in the proposed Children First legislation. The ISPCC comments come as the Children First Bill is deba...
Irish News, Jul 21, 2015
Man's Body Discovered In West Dublin
The body of a man has been discovered at Cherry Orchard in west Dublin. The body was found in Ballyfermot at around 6.30am. The scene has been preserved for forensic examination. Local Sinn Féin Co...
Irish News, Jul 21, 2015
Expulsion Of Cllr McCarthy Temporarily Lifted
Sinn Fein has temporarily lifted the expulsion of Cork Councillor Kieran McCarthy. Mr McCarthy was expelled from the party in June. Sinn Fein said this was to allow him a further opportunity to assi...