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Irish News, Feb 23, 2016
Health Minister Announces Pay Increase For Student Nurses And Midwives
Student nurses and midwives are to receive a pay increase under the Lansdowne Road Agreement, the Minister for Health Leo Varadkar and Minister for Mental Health, Primary Care and Social Care Kathleen...
Health Minister Announces Pay Increase For Student Nurses And Midwives
Student nurses and midwives are to receive a pay increase under the Lansdowne Road Agreement, the Minister for Health Leo Varadkar and Minister for Mental Health, Primary Care and Social Care Kathleen...
Irish News, Feb 23, 2016
Woman Charged Over Fatal Fire In Cork
A woman has been charged in connection with a fatal fire in Mallow, Cork, in March, 2013. Two men died in a fire at an apartment at Granary Court on 13 March, 2014. The woman was arrested on Monday ...
Woman Charged Over Fatal Fire In Cork
A woman has been charged in connection with a fatal fire in Mallow, Cork, in March, 2013. Two men died in a fire at an apartment at Granary Court on 13 March, 2014. The woman was arrested on Monday ...
Irish News, Feb 23, 2016
Sinn Féin Criticise Govt Over Homelessness Figures
Describing the latest homelessness figures as "shocking", Sinn Féin said that they "make a mockery" of government claims to be dealing with the crisis. Commenting on the figures, party leader Gerry A...
Sinn Féin Criticise Govt Over Homelessness Figures
Describing the latest homelessness figures as "shocking", Sinn Féin said that they "make a mockery" of government claims to be dealing with the crisis. Commenting on the figures, party leader Gerry A...
Irish News, Feb 23, 2016
Fianna Fáil Outline Sentencing And Victim Support Commitments
Fianna Fáil has outlined its plan for sentencing commission and victim support as part of its election manifesto. Spokesperson on Justice and Equality, Niall Collins, said: "We believe that the victi...
Fianna Fáil Outline Sentencing And Victim Support Commitments
Fianna Fáil has outlined its plan for sentencing commission and victim support as part of its election manifesto. Spokesperson on Justice and Equality, Niall Collins, said: "We believe that the victi...
Irish News, Feb 23, 2016
Fine Gael Pledge €4bn For Future Jobs Investment Fund
Fine Gael has pledged to bring unemployment to below 7% in every region with a commitment of €4 billion in the Future Jobs Investment Fund. The committee, part of Fine Gael's election manifesto, was ...
Fine Gael Pledge €4bn For Future Jobs Investment Fund
Fine Gael has pledged to bring unemployment to below 7% in every region with a commitment of €4 billion in the Future Jobs Investment Fund. The committee, part of Fine Gael's election manifesto, was ...
Irish News, Feb 22, 2016
Witnesses Sought To Fatal Co Mayo Road Accident
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road traffic accident in Co Mayo on Friday, 19 February. A man aged in his 30s died when the car he was driving was involved in a collision with two arti...
Witnesses Sought To Fatal Co Mayo Road Accident
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road traffic accident in Co Mayo on Friday, 19 February. A man aged in his 30s died when the car he was driving was involved in a collision with two arti...
Irish News, Feb 22, 2016
Man Arrested Over Cork Drug Seizure
Garda from the Cork Divisional Drugs Unit have arrested a man in connection with a drug seizure on Friday, 19 February. In an operation alongside Revenue Customs Services, 10,000 Alprazolam tablets, ...
Man Arrested Over Cork Drug Seizure
Garda from the Cork Divisional Drugs Unit have arrested a man in connection with a drug seizure on Friday, 19 February. In an operation alongside Revenue Customs Services, 10,000 Alprazolam tablets, ...
Irish News, Feb 22, 2016
Apology Demanded From Taoiseach Following 'Whingers' Comment
Fianna Fáil has called on the Taoiseach Enda Kenny to make an "immediate apology" for comments he allegedly made about the people of Castlebar. It has been claimed that during a rally in the town on ...
Apology Demanded From Taoiseach Following 'Whingers' Comment
Fianna Fáil has called on the Taoiseach Enda Kenny to make an "immediate apology" for comments he allegedly made about the people of Castlebar. It has been claimed that during a rally in the town on ...
Irish News, Feb 22, 2016
FG Launch Plan For 50,000 New Tourism Sector Jobs
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny and the Minister for Tourism Paschal Donohoe have launched Fine Gael's plan for the creation of 50,000 new jobs in the tourism sector. Alongside new jobs, the party plan a new...
FG Launch Plan For 50,000 New Tourism Sector Jobs
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny and the Minister for Tourism Paschal Donohoe have launched Fine Gael's plan for the creation of 50,000 new jobs in the tourism sector. Alongside new jobs, the party plan a new...
Irish News, Feb 22, 2016
19,000 Cigarettes Seized At Dublin Airport
Revenue officers at Dublin Airport have seized 19,000 'Marlboro' brand cigarettes inside the luggage of a man arriving on a flight from Chisnau, via Istanbul. The contraband cigarettes were uncovered...
19,000 Cigarettes Seized At Dublin Airport
Revenue officers at Dublin Airport have seized 19,000 'Marlboro' brand cigarettes inside the luggage of a man arriving on a flight from Chisnau, via Istanbul. The contraband cigarettes were uncovered...
Irish News, Feb 22, 2016
Additional €16m Made Available For Childcare Subsidises
An additional €16 million has been made available from Budget 2016 for the Community Childcare Subvention (CCS) scheme, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr James Reilly. The scheme subsid...
Additional €16m Made Available For Childcare Subsidises
An additional €16 million has been made available from Budget 2016 for the Community Childcare Subvention (CCS) scheme, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr James Reilly. The scheme subsid...
Irish News, Feb 22, 2016
Govt Urged To Facilitate Transdev And SIPTU Talks
The government has been urged to facilitate fresh talks between Transdev and SIPTU, in an effort to prevent further disruption over the St. Patrick's Day weekend. Making the call Sinn Féin Councillor...
Govt Urged To Facilitate Transdev And SIPTU Talks
The government has been urged to facilitate fresh talks between Transdev and SIPTU, in an effort to prevent further disruption over the St. Patrick's Day weekend. Making the call Sinn Féin Councillor...
Irish News, Feb 19, 2016
€85m Released For Works Needed Following Severe Weather
The first allocation of severe weather regional and local road funding has been made available to allow local authorities to carry out works as quickly as possible. From a total of €106 million, anno...
€85m Released For Works Needed Following Severe Weather
The first allocation of severe weather regional and local road funding has been made available to allow local authorities to carry out works as quickly as possible. From a total of €106 million, anno...
Irish News, Feb 19, 2016
Ongoing EU Negotiations 'Crucial' - Flanagan
The ongoing European Union summit has been described as "crucial" by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charles Flanagan. Speaking after a Cabinet meeting on Thursday morning Minister Flanagan s...
Ongoing EU Negotiations 'Crucial' - Flanagan
The ongoing European Union summit has been described as "crucial" by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charles Flanagan. Speaking after a Cabinet meeting on Thursday morning Minister Flanagan s...
Irish News, Feb 19, 2016
FG To Allocate €500m To Grow Export Sector Jobs
Fine Gael have launched its new 'Long Term Economic Plan', which aims to increase the number of jobs in export-orientated companies over the next five years. Launching the plan, An Taoiseach, Enda Ke...
FG To Allocate €500m To Grow Export Sector Jobs
Fine Gael have launched its new 'Long Term Economic Plan', which aims to increase the number of jobs in export-orientated companies over the next five years. Launching the plan, An Taoiseach, Enda Ke...
Irish News, Feb 19, 2016
FF Publish Plan To Tackle Congestion And 'Improve Life For Commuters'
Fianna Fáil has published its plan to "tackle congestion and improve life for commuters in Dublin and surrounding counties." Party Spokesperson Timmy Dooley said the country is facing a huge standard...
FF Publish Plan To Tackle Congestion And 'Improve Life For Commuters'
Fianna Fáil has published its plan to "tackle congestion and improve life for commuters in Dublin and surrounding counties." Party Spokesperson Timmy Dooley said the country is facing a huge standard...
Irish News, Feb 19, 2016
SF Criticise Over 30% Rise In Cost Of Motor Insurance
The latest Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures have revealed more than a 30% increase in the average cost of car insurance in 2015. Responding to the figures, Sinn Féin Enterprise Spokesperson Pe...
SF Criticise Over 30% Rise In Cost Of Motor Insurance
The latest Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures have revealed more than a 30% increase in the average cost of car insurance in 2015. Responding to the figures, Sinn Féin Enterprise Spokesperson Pe...
Irish News, Feb 19, 2016
Man Arrested In Connection With Firearms Seizure
A man has been arrested in connection with a firearms seizure in Dublin's north inner city. As part of ongoing investigations targeting the sale and supply of controlled drugs, Gardaí from the Drugs ...
Man Arrested In Connection With Firearms Seizure
A man has been arrested in connection with a firearms seizure in Dublin's north inner city. As part of ongoing investigations targeting the sale and supply of controlled drugs, Gardaí from the Drugs ...
Irish News, Feb 19, 2016
Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Serious Road Accident
Gardaí in Clonakilty have appealed for witnesses to a serious road traffic accident on the N71 at approximately 16:00 on Tuesday, 09 February. The collision involved a green Isuzu 4x4 vehicle and a g...
Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Serious Road Accident
Gardaí in Clonakilty have appealed for witnesses to a serious road traffic accident on the N71 at approximately 16:00 on Tuesday, 09 February. The collision involved a green Isuzu 4x4 vehicle and a g...
Irish News, Feb 18, 2016
Herbal Cannabis Seized In Portlaoise Mail Centre
A quantity of herbal cannabis has been seized by Revenue Officers at Portlaoise Mail Centre. The seized drugs are said to be worth an estimated €80,000. The drugs were discovered, following routine ...
Herbal Cannabis Seized In Portlaoise Mail Centre
A quantity of herbal cannabis has been seized by Revenue Officers at Portlaoise Mail Centre. The seized drugs are said to be worth an estimated €80,000. The drugs were discovered, following routine ...
Irish News, Feb 18, 2016
16 People Arrested In Garda Operation In Kilkenny
Gardaí from Kilkenny and Carlow have carried out an operation in Kilkenny to prevent crime, disrupt criminal activity, apprehend criminals and to enhance Community engagement. The operation included ...
16 People Arrested In Garda Operation In Kilkenny
Gardaí from Kilkenny and Carlow have carried out an operation in Kilkenny to prevent crime, disrupt criminal activity, apprehend criminals and to enhance Community engagement. The operation included ...
Irish News, Feb 18, 2016
FF Has 'Absolutely No Credibility' On Jobs - SF
Fianna Fáil have been accused of having "absolutely no credibility when it comes to jobs" by Sinn Féin candidate for Dublin Rathdown, Cllr Sorcha Nic Cormaic. Cllr Nic Cormaic made the comments follo...
FF Has 'Absolutely No Credibility' On Jobs - SF
Fianna Fáil have been accused of having "absolutely no credibility when it comes to jobs" by Sinn Féin candidate for Dublin Rathdown, Cllr Sorcha Nic Cormaic. Cllr Nic Cormaic made the comments follo...
Irish News, Feb 18, 2016
Three Men Arrested In Connection With 2015 Castletroy Shooting
Three men have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into a shooting incident in Castleroy, Co Limerick, on 29 June, 2015. A 55-year-old man was shot a number of times as he parked his ca...
Three Men Arrested In Connection With 2015 Castletroy Shooting
Three men have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into a shooting incident in Castleroy, Co Limerick, on 29 June, 2015. A 55-year-old man was shot a number of times as he parked his ca...
Irish News, Feb 18, 2016
Witnesses Sought Over Fatal Road Accident In Castletroy
Gardaí in Limerick have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road traffic accident on the Old Dublin Road, Castletroy, Co Limerick. A female pedestrian in her late 80s was fatally injured when she was s...
Witnesses Sought Over Fatal Road Accident In Castletroy
Gardaí in Limerick have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road traffic accident on the Old Dublin Road, Castletroy, Co Limerick. A female pedestrian in her late 80s was fatally injured when she was s...
Irish News, Feb 18, 2016
100 New Jobs Created By Pharmaceutical Research Firm
Up to 100 new jobs are to be created in Dublin by Irish pharmaceutical research company, APC Ltd. The jobs were announced by the company as they officially opened a new state-of-the-art research faci...
100 New Jobs Created By Pharmaceutical Research Firm
Up to 100 new jobs are to be created in Dublin by Irish pharmaceutical research company, APC Ltd. The jobs were announced by the company as they officially opened a new state-of-the-art research faci...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2016
Sinn Féin Accuse An Taoiseach Of 'Scare Tactics'
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny has been accused of "scare tactics" following a speech he made in Dundalk on Tuesday. Speaking in Dundalk, Mr Kenny said a new Government "would bring economic instability". ...
Sinn Féin Accuse An Taoiseach Of 'Scare Tactics'
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny has been accused of "scare tactics" following a speech he made in Dundalk on Tuesday. Speaking in Dundalk, Mr Kenny said a new Government "would bring economic instability". ...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2016
Govt Inaction On Housing 'Leaves Thousands Vulnerable' - FF
The government's inaction on the issues of housing and homelessness has left thousands of people in a very vulnerable position, Fianna Fáil candidate in Dublin Central Mary Fitzpatrick has said. Spea...
Govt Inaction On Housing 'Leaves Thousands Vulnerable' - FF
The government's inaction on the issues of housing and homelessness has left thousands of people in a very vulnerable position, Fianna Fáil candidate in Dublin Central Mary Fitzpatrick has said. Spea...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2016
Fine Gael Outline Employment Plan
Fine Gael has outlined its plan to "get Ireland working by ending welfare dependency and tackling long-term unemployment" at an event at Paypal in Dundalk. An Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Minister Simon ...
Fine Gael Outline Employment Plan
Fine Gael has outlined its plan to "get Ireland working by ending welfare dependency and tackling long-term unemployment" at an event at Paypal in Dundalk. An Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Minister Simon ...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2016
'Brexit' Would 'Seriously Destabilise' Ireland's Recovery
The Labour party has warned that a 'Brexit' – a British exit from the European Union – would "seriously destabilise" Ireland's economic recovery. Labour TD and Chair of Labour's European Affairs Comm...
'Brexit' Would 'Seriously Destabilise' Ireland's Recovery
The Labour party has warned that a 'Brexit' – a British exit from the European Union – would "seriously destabilise" Ireland's economic recovery. Labour TD and Chair of Labour's European Affairs Comm...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2016
Minister For Foreign Affairs Expresses Condolences Over Passing Of Boutros Boutros-Ghali
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, has expressed his condolences following the passing of Boutros Boutros-Ghali, former Secretary-General of the United Nations. Minister Fl...
Minister For Foreign Affairs Expresses Condolences Over Passing Of Boutros Boutros-Ghali
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, has expressed his condolences following the passing of Boutros Boutros-Ghali, former Secretary-General of the United Nations. Minister Fl...
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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.
