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Irish News, Feb 17, 2016
CSO Figures Show 2015 Was Record Year For Exports
The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed that 2015 was a record year for exports and imports. The figures show that the value of goods exports for 2015 totalled €111,...
CSO Figures Show 2015 Was Record Year For Exports
The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed that 2015 was a record year for exports and imports. The figures show that the value of goods exports for 2015 totalled €111,...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2016
St. Patrick's Festival 2016 Launched
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe, has officially launched of the 2016 St. Patrick's Festival, which will take place from 17 to 20 March. The 2016 theme, 'Imagine If...',...
St. Patrick's Festival 2016 Launched
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe, has officially launched of the 2016 St. Patrick's Festival, which will take place from 17 to 20 March. The 2016 theme, 'Imagine If...',...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2016
Maternity Service Must Be Priority For Next Government - FF
Maternity services must be made a priority by the next government, Fianna Fáil candidate for Dublin Central, Mary Fitzpatrick, has said. She went on to urge all women and mothers to vote for female c...
Maternity Service Must Be Priority For Next Government - FF
Maternity services must be made a priority by the next government, Fianna Fáil candidate for Dublin Central, Mary Fitzpatrick, has said. She went on to urge all women and mothers to vote for female c...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2016
Children's Minister Urged To Take 'Immediate Action' Over Closures
The Children's Minister, James Reilly, has been urged to take immediate action on the closure of the West Clare Early Years Centres. Making the call, Sinn Féin leader, Gerry Adams, said: "Four hundre...
Children's Minister Urged To Take 'Immediate Action' Over Closures
The Children's Minister, James Reilly, has been urged to take immediate action on the closure of the West Clare Early Years Centres. Making the call, Sinn Féin leader, Gerry Adams, said: "Four hundre...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2016
New Mental Health Legislation Signed Into Law
A new amendment to mental health legislation of the administration of Electro-convulsive Therapy (ECT) to patients involuntarily admitted to psychiatric hospitals has been signed into law, Minister fo...
New Mental Health Legislation Signed Into Law
A new amendment to mental health legislation of the administration of Electro-convulsive Therapy (ECT) to patients involuntarily admitted to psychiatric hospitals has been signed into law, Minister fo...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2016
Further Luas Strike Action Described As 'Extremely Disappointing'
The announcement of further strike action by Luas workers has been described as "extremely disappointing" by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe. "News that Luas workers are to...
Further Luas Strike Action Described As 'Extremely Disappointing'
The announcement of further strike action by Luas workers has been described as "extremely disappointing" by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe. "News that Luas workers are to...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2016
Patron Applications Opened For New Primary Schools
The Minister for Education and Skills has announced the opening of the application period for school patron bodies, and prospective school patron bodies, for the patronage of three primary schools du...
Patron Applications Opened For New Primary Schools
The Minister for Education and Skills has announced the opening of the application period for school patron bodies, and prospective school patron bodies, for the patronage of three primary schools du...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2016
Almost 19,000 Cigarettes Seized At Rosslare Europort
Almost 19,000 illegal cigarettes have been seized by Revenue Officers at Rosslare Europort. 18,800 'Ken', 'Marlboro', 'Marlboro Gold' and 'Rothmans' branded cigarettes were uncovered hidden in a car ...
Almost 19,000 Cigarettes Seized At Rosslare Europort
Almost 19,000 illegal cigarettes have been seized by Revenue Officers at Rosslare Europort. 18,800 'Ken', 'Marlboro', 'Marlboro Gold' and 'Rothmans' branded cigarettes were uncovered hidden in a car ...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2016
Irish Water To Invest €3.5m In Mid Kerry Upgrades
Irish Water has announced an investment of €3.5 million to upgrade the water distribution network of mid Kerry. In partnership with Kerry County Council, the work includes the replacement of almost 2...
Irish Water To Invest €3.5m In Mid Kerry Upgrades
Irish Water has announced an investment of €3.5 million to upgrade the water distribution network of mid Kerry. In partnership with Kerry County Council, the work includes the replacement of almost 2...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2016
Two In Court Over Dublin Drug Seizure
Two men arrested in connection with the seizure of cannabis and cocaine by Garda, are due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice today, 16 February. The men, aged 25 and 52, were detained fo...
Two In Court Over Dublin Drug Seizure
Two men arrested in connection with the seizure of cannabis and cocaine by Garda, are due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice today, 16 February. The men, aged 25 and 52, were detained fo...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2016
FG Launch €2bn Plan For Health
Fine Gael's new €2 billion Plan for Health has been launched by An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, and Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar. The new health plan is said to build on the four pillars of Healthy Ir...
FG Launch €2bn Plan For Health
Fine Gael's new €2 billion Plan for Health has been launched by An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, and Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar. The new health plan is said to build on the four pillars of Healthy Ir...
Irish News, Feb 15, 2016
100 New Jobs Announced For Dublin
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has announced 100 new jobs are to be created in Dublin, by Irish pharmaceutical company APC Ltd. The Taoiseach announced the jobs as he opened the company's new headquarters ...
100 New Jobs Announced For Dublin
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has announced 100 new jobs are to be created in Dublin, by Irish pharmaceutical company APC Ltd. The Taoiseach announced the jobs as he opened the company's new headquarters ...
Irish News, Feb 15, 2016
Over €2m Worth Of Drugs Seized In Dublin
More than €2 million worth of drugs have been seized by Gardaí in Donaghmede, Dublin. Cannabis resin, cannabis herb and cocaine, worth and estimated €2.1 million were seized as part of an operation t...
Over €2m Worth Of Drugs Seized In Dublin
More than €2 million worth of drugs have been seized by Gardaí in Donaghmede, Dublin. Cannabis resin, cannabis herb and cocaine, worth and estimated €2.1 million were seized as part of an operation t...
Irish News, Feb 15, 2016
More Than 200 New Jobs Created At Dublin Airport
More than 200 new jobs are to be created at Dublin Airport by Swissport Ireland Ltd, following a period of growth which they said is expected to continue. The company said that it had seen growth of ...
More Than 200 New Jobs Created At Dublin Airport
More than 200 new jobs are to be created at Dublin Airport by Swissport Ireland Ltd, following a period of growth which they said is expected to continue. The company said that it had seen growth of ...
Irish News, Feb 15, 2016
FF Launch 'Extensive Action Plan' For Mortgage Holders
Action is required to boost mortgage holders rights Fianna Fáil has said as it announces its "action plan to support families in meeting their monthly mortgage payment". Announcing the plan, the par...
FF Launch 'Extensive Action Plan' For Mortgage Holders
Action is required to boost mortgage holders rights Fianna Fáil has said as it announces its "action plan to support families in meeting their monthly mortgage payment". Announcing the plan, the par...
Irish News, Feb 15, 2016
Alcohol And Cigarettes Seized In Revenue Operations
Quantities of illegal alcohol and cigarettes have been seized by Revenue Officers in two operations over the weekend. Cigarettes, branded 'Kent', 'Kent Slims', 'NZ', and 'Compliment Slims', were siez...
Alcohol And Cigarettes Seized In Revenue Operations
Quantities of illegal alcohol and cigarettes have been seized by Revenue Officers in two operations over the weekend. Cigarettes, branded 'Kent', 'Kent Slims', 'NZ', and 'Compliment Slims', were siez...
Irish News, Feb 15, 2016
SIPTU And Axa Insurance To Enter 'Intensive Negotiations'
Representatives of SIPTU are to enter "intensive negotiations" with the management of AXA Insurance Ireland, following the company's announcement of possible job losses resulting from the implementati...
SIPTU And Axa Insurance To Enter 'Intensive Negotiations'
Representatives of SIPTU are to enter "intensive negotiations" with the management of AXA Insurance Ireland, following the company's announcement of possible job losses resulting from the implementati...
Irish News, Feb 15, 2016
FG Manifesto 'Another Work Of Fiction' - SF
Fine Gael's election manifesto has been described as "another work of fiction" by Sinn Féin Leader Gerry Adams. Deputy Adams said that the sequel to their five point plan was a "mere list of false pr...
FG Manifesto 'Another Work Of Fiction' - SF
Fine Gael's election manifesto has been described as "another work of fiction" by Sinn Féin Leader Gerry Adams. Deputy Adams said that the sequel to their five point plan was a "mere list of false pr...
Irish News, Feb 15, 2016
Large Garda Presence For David Byrne Funeral
A large-scale Gardaí operation will be in place today (Monday) during the funeral of David Byrne, who died in a gun attack at the Regency Hotel in Dublin on Friday 01 February. It is understood that ...
Large Garda Presence For David Byrne Funeral
A large-scale Gardaí operation will be in place today (Monday) during the funeral of David Byrne, who died in a gun attack at the Regency Hotel in Dublin on Friday 01 February. It is understood that ...
Irish News, Feb 15, 2016
Boil Water Alert Issued In Co Cork
A boil water notice has been issued by Cork County Council over concerns about the supply from the Whitegate Regional Water Supply Scheme. A Public Alert has been issued by Irish Water and Cork Count...
Boil Water Alert Issued In Co Cork
A boil water notice has been issued by Cork County Council over concerns about the supply from the Whitegate Regional Water Supply Scheme. A Public Alert has been issued by Irish Water and Cork Count...
Irish News, Feb 12, 2016
Successive Govt Have Failed On Mental Health - SF
Successive governments have continually failed on mental health provisions, Gerry Adams, leader of Sinn Féin has said following a meeting with the Suicide Awareness and Prevention (SOSAD) group . Spe...
Successive Govt Have Failed On Mental Health - SF
Successive governments have continually failed on mental health provisions, Gerry Adams, leader of Sinn Féin has said following a meeting with the Suicide Awareness and Prevention (SOSAD) group . Spe...
Irish News, Feb 12, 2016
Minister For Foreign Affairs Welcomes Ceasefire And Humanitarian Access In Syria
News of a nationwide ceasefire in Syria and humanitarian access has been welcomed by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan. Reiterating his call for a political solution to the con...
Minister For Foreign Affairs Welcomes Ceasefire And Humanitarian Access In Syria
News of a nationwide ceasefire in Syria and humanitarian access has been welcomed by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan. Reiterating his call for a political solution to the con...
Irish News, Feb 12, 2016
New Jobs Announced By Irish-Owned IT Specialist
Fifty new jobs are to be created in Cork by Irish-owned IT project specialist, Aspira. The new 'high-level' jobs were announced at the official opening of the company's new Cork headquarters, where t...
New Jobs Announced By Irish-Owned IT Specialist
Fifty new jobs are to be created in Cork by Irish-owned IT project specialist, Aspira. The new 'high-level' jobs were announced at the official opening of the company's new Cork headquarters, where t...
Irish News, Feb 12, 2016
SIPTU Raise Calls On FF To Clarify Ambulance Service Position
SIPTU members of Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) have called on Fianna Fáil to clarify its position on DFB emergency ambulance service. The union members raised their concerns following the launch of Fiann...
SIPTU Raise Calls On FF To Clarify Ambulance Service Position
SIPTU members of Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) have called on Fianna Fáil to clarify its position on DFB emergency ambulance service. The union members raised their concerns following the launch of Fiann...
Irish News, Feb 12, 2016
Death Threats Made Against Journalists Condemned
Death threats made against a number of journalists have been condemned as a "sinister" and "very disturbing" development. The leaders of Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil and Labour have issued statements conde...
Death Threats Made Against Journalists Condemned
Death threats made against a number of journalists have been condemned as a "sinister" and "very disturbing" development. The leaders of Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil and Labour have issued statements conde...
Irish News, Feb 12, 2016
Witnesses Sought To Cash-In-Transit Van Robbery
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a cash-in-transit robbery at La Touche Road, Bluebell, Dublin on Thursday afternoon. It is understood that at approximately 3:35pm, two men approached and threat...
Witnesses Sought To Cash-In-Transit Van Robbery
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a cash-in-transit robbery at La Touche Road, Bluebell, Dublin on Thursday afternoon. It is understood that at approximately 3:35pm, two men approached and threat...
Irish News, Feb 12, 2016
More Than 20,000 Cigarettes Seized In Co Tipperary
More than 20,000 cigarettes and a quantity of rolling tobacco have been seized by Revenue Officers in Co Tipperary. The seizure was made when officers stopped and searched a car in Golden, Co Tippera...
More Than 20,000 Cigarettes Seized In Co Tipperary
More than 20,000 cigarettes and a quantity of rolling tobacco have been seized by Revenue Officers in Co Tipperary. The seizure was made when officers stopped and searched a car in Golden, Co Tippera...
Irish News, Feb 12, 2016
Fianna Fáil Accused Of 'Massive U-Turn' On Water Charges
Sinn Féin has accused Fianna Fáil of a "massive u-turn" on water charges, but said that the party has not "changed its colours despite its attempt to re-brand itself". Speaking after Fianna Fáil's el...
Fianna Fáil Accused Of 'Massive U-Turn' On Water Charges
Sinn Féin has accused Fianna Fáil of a "massive u-turn" on water charges, but said that the party has not "changed its colours despite its attempt to re-brand itself". Speaking after Fianna Fáil's el...
Irish News, Feb 12, 2016
Labour Launch National Healthcare Plan
The Labour Party has launched a new national healthcare plan, under which it would introduce universal GP care, "move closer" to universal health care and progress strategies for tackling waiting list...
Labour Launch National Healthcare Plan
The Labour Party has launched a new national healthcare plan, under which it would introduce universal GP care, "move closer" to universal health care and progress strategies for tackling waiting list...
Irish News, Feb 11, 2016
175 New Jobs Announced For Galway
One hundred and seventy five new jobs are to be created by a pharmaceuticals company in Galway. Chanelle is to invest €70 million in expanding its manufacturing capacity and in its Research and Devel...
175 New Jobs Announced For Galway
One hundred and seventy five new jobs are to be created by a pharmaceuticals company in Galway. Chanelle is to invest €70 million in expanding its manufacturing capacity and in its Research and Devel...
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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, or a few fog patches in prone spots.. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
