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Irish News, Feb 11, 2016
Missing 15-Year-Old Found 'Safe And Well'
Garda searching for missing 15-year-old Kelly Adebutu have reported that she has been "safe and well". Gardaí in Clondalkin had issued an appeal for help in tracing the teenager, who had been missing...
Missing 15-Year-Old Found 'Safe And Well'
Garda searching for missing 15-year-old Kelly Adebutu have reported that she has been "safe and well". Gardaí in Clondalkin had issued an appeal for help in tracing the teenager, who had been missing...
Irish News, Feb 11, 2016
Two Million Cigarettes Seized At Dublin Port
More than two million cigarettes with an estimated retail value of €1.1 million have been seized by Revenue Officers at Dublin Port. The 'JIM' branded cigarettes were uncovered when Revenue officers,...
Two Million Cigarettes Seized At Dublin Port
More than two million cigarettes with an estimated retail value of €1.1 million have been seized by Revenue Officers at Dublin Port. The 'JIM' branded cigarettes were uncovered when Revenue officers,...
Irish News, Feb 11, 2016
Strike Action 'Unavoidable' - SIPTU
Strike action by Luas drivers is "unavoidable" due to management intransigence, SIPTU has said. The union said that its members has been left with no option but to carry out the planned 48-hour strik...
Strike Action 'Unavoidable' - SIPTU
Strike action by Luas drivers is "unavoidable" due to management intransigence, SIPTU has said. The union said that its members has been left with no option but to carry out the planned 48-hour strik...
Irish News, Feb 11, 2016
Witnesses Sought To Roadside Robbery By Man Posing As Garda Officer
Gardaí in Wexford have appealed for witnesses to a robbery in Murrintown early on Wednesday morning. At approximately 6:25am at Corrammacorra Junction, a woman driving to work was stopped by what was...
Witnesses Sought To Roadside Robbery By Man Posing As Garda Officer
Gardaí in Wexford have appealed for witnesses to a robbery in Murrintown early on Wednesday morning. At approximately 6:25am at Corrammacorra Junction, a woman driving to work was stopped by what was...
Irish News, Feb 11, 2016
Man Arrested In Tallaght Drug Seizure
Gardaí in Tallaght have seized a quantity of cocaine and arrested a man in his 40's, in an ongoing operation into the sale and supply of controlled substances. Officers from the Drugs Units of Dublin...
Man Arrested In Tallaght Drug Seizure
Gardaí in Tallaght have seized a quantity of cocaine and arrested a man in his 40's, in an ongoing operation into the sale and supply of controlled substances. Officers from the Drugs Units of Dublin...
Irish News, Feb 11, 2016
Council Urged To 'Stop Stalling' On Flood Defence Works
Galway County Council has been urged to "stop stalling" and ensure that work on a flood relief channel between Kinvara and Chaermore is carried out "without delay". Making the call, Fianna Fáil Gener...
Council Urged To 'Stop Stalling' On Flood Defence Works
Galway County Council has been urged to "stop stalling" and ensure that work on a flood relief channel between Kinvara and Chaermore is carried out "without delay". Making the call, Fianna Fáil Gener...
Irish News, Feb 11, 2016
New Agreement Transfers Key Task From Doctors To Nurses
The health service and unions have agreed the transfer of four key tasks from doctors to nurses, Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform, Brendan Howlin, has announced. Under the agreement, nurses w...
New Agreement Transfers Key Task From Doctors To Nurses
The health service and unions have agreed the transfer of four key tasks from doctors to nurses, Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform, Brendan Howlin, has announced. Under the agreement, nurses w...
Irish News, Feb 11, 2016
Funding Secured For Early Years Services
Capital funding of €4 million has been secured for Early Years services in 2016, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr James Reilly has announced. "In Budget 2016 we significantly expanded fund...
Funding Secured For Early Years Services
Capital funding of €4 million has been secured for Early Years services in 2016, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr James Reilly has announced. "In Budget 2016 we significantly expanded fund...
Irish News, Feb 10, 2016
Global Greening Sites Announced Including Christ the Redeemer Statue
The Colosseum in Rome, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Paris and the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro are amongst a number of sites world-wide that will be lit up gre...
Global Greening Sites Announced Including Christ the Redeemer Statue
The Colosseum in Rome, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Paris and the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro are amongst a number of sites world-wide that will be lit up gre...
Irish News, Feb 10, 2016
Further Appeal For Information In Eddie Hutch Murder Investigation
Garda investigating the fatal shooting of a man at a Dublin hotel have released more information as part of a new appeal. Eddie Hutch was shot and killed in an incident on Monday night on Poplar Row,...
Further Appeal For Information In Eddie Hutch Murder Investigation
Garda investigating the fatal shooting of a man at a Dublin hotel have released more information as part of a new appeal. Eddie Hutch was shot and killed in an incident on Monday night on Poplar Row,...
Irish News, Feb 10, 2016
Appeal Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old
Gardaí in Swords, Co Dublin, have issued an appeal for help in tracing missing 14-year-old Jason Collins. The teenager has been missing from his home in Swords since Tuesday, 02 February. He is desc...
Appeal Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old
Gardaí in Swords, Co Dublin, have issued an appeal for help in tracing missing 14-year-old Jason Collins. The teenager has been missing from his home in Swords since Tuesday, 02 February. He is desc...
Irish News, Feb 10, 2016
Report Reveals Govt's 'Complete Failure' On Housing - FF
Fianna Fáil has said a report that reveals that housing supply hit its lowest level on record at the beginning of this month highlights the Government's "complete failure" on housing. The party's spo...
Report Reveals Govt's 'Complete Failure' On Housing - FF
Fianna Fáil has said a report that reveals that housing supply hit its lowest level on record at the beginning of this month highlights the Government's "complete failure" on housing. The party's spo...
Irish News, Feb 10, 2016
Additional Garda Resources Announced To Help Fight Gangland Crime
An additional package of measures to help garda tackle gangland crime has been announced by Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald. The additional resources are to be secured with fund...
Additional Garda Resources Announced To Help Fight Gangland Crime
An additional package of measures to help garda tackle gangland crime has been announced by Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald. The additional resources are to be secured with fund...
Irish News, Feb 10, 2016
HPSU Companies Could Create 1,500 New Jobs
More than 1,500 new jobs could be created over the next three years by High Potential Start-Up (HPSUs) companies currently being supported by Enterprise Ireland. An HPSU is defined as a start-up busi...
HPSU Companies Could Create 1,500 New Jobs
More than 1,500 new jobs could be created over the next three years by High Potential Start-Up (HPSUs) companies currently being supported by Enterprise Ireland. An HPSU is defined as a start-up busi...
Irish News, Feb 10, 2016
Unions And Management Urged To Avert Luas Strike
Unions and management involved in an ongoing Luas dispute have been urged to "re-engage" through the Labour Court in an effort of avoiding industrial action planned for Thursday and Friday. Making th...
Unions And Management Urged To Avert Luas Strike
Unions and management involved in an ongoing Luas dispute have been urged to "re-engage" through the Labour Court in an effort of avoiding industrial action planned for Thursday and Friday. Making th...
Irish News, Feb 10, 2016
Renewed Appeal Issued For Missing Man Aengus Shanahan
Gardaí in Limerick have issued a new appeal for information on the whereabouts of Aengus Shanahan, who went missing almost 16 years ago. Aengus, better known as 'Gussie' is the youngest in a family o...
Renewed Appeal Issued For Missing Man Aengus Shanahan
Gardaí in Limerick have issued a new appeal for information on the whereabouts of Aengus Shanahan, who went missing almost 16 years ago. Aengus, better known as 'Gussie' is the youngest in a family o...
Irish News, Feb 10, 2016
Govt Treatment Of Moore Street Families 'Disgraceful' - SF
Sinn Féin has described the government's treatment of the historic Moore Street site as "disgraceful". Party leader Gerry Adams made the comment following the a court decision to hold a full hearing ...
Govt Treatment Of Moore Street Families 'Disgraceful' - SF
Sinn Féin has described the government's treatment of the historic Moore Street site as "disgraceful". Party leader Gerry Adams made the comment following the a court decision to hold a full hearing ...
Irish News, Feb 9, 2016
Kelly's Time As Housing Minister Described As A 'Disaster'
Sinn Féin's deputy leader, Mary Lou McDonald, has described Mr Alan Kelly's time as housing minister as a "disaster". Deputy McDonald was responding to a report from DAFT.ie on rising prices in the r...
Kelly's Time As Housing Minister Described As A 'Disaster'
Sinn Féin's deputy leader, Mary Lou McDonald, has described Mr Alan Kelly's time as housing minister as a "disaster". Deputy McDonald was responding to a report from DAFT.ie on rising prices in the r...
Irish News, Feb 9, 2016
FG Launch Plan To Support Working Families
Fine Gael has launched a new plan aimed at supporting working families by "making work pay". Launched by an Taoiseach Enda Kenny and the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Simon Harris, ...
FG Launch Plan To Support Working Families
Fine Gael has launched a new plan aimed at supporting working families by "making work pay". Launched by an Taoiseach Enda Kenny and the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Simon Harris, ...
Irish News, Feb 9, 2016
General Elections Time And Date Orders Signed
Orders have been signed to settle the dates and times of the upcoming Seanad Éireann General Election. Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Alan Kelly, signed the order today...
General Elections Time And Date Orders Signed
Orders have been signed to settle the dates and times of the upcoming Seanad Éireann General Election. Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Alan Kelly, signed the order today...
Irish News, Feb 9, 2016
SF Launch 'Vision For Fair And Sustainable Recovery' Election Manifesto
Sinn Féin has launched its "vision for a fair and sustainable recovery", which it has said is an "alternative to the boom and bust policies of the current and previous governments". Launching the man...
SF Launch 'Vision For Fair And Sustainable Recovery' Election Manifesto
Sinn Féin has launched its "vision for a fair and sustainable recovery", which it has said is an "alternative to the boom and bust policies of the current and previous governments". Launching the man...
Irish News, Feb 9, 2016
Garda Issue Appeal About BMW Car Following Fatal Shooting
Gardaí investigating a fatal shooting at a hotel in Dublin have issued an appeal for information on a car believed to be connected to the incident. A man aged in his 50s was fatally injured when he w...
Garda Issue Appeal About BMW Car Following Fatal Shooting
Gardaí investigating a fatal shooting at a hotel in Dublin have issued an appeal for information on a car believed to be connected to the incident. A man aged in his 50s was fatally injured when he w...
Irish News, Feb 9, 2016
Missing 87-Year-Old-Man Found 'Safe And Well'
A man reported missing from Tallaght has been found "safe and well", according to Garda. 87-year-old John Bradley was reported missing on Sunday, 07 February. It is understood that he had left Tall...
Missing 87-Year-Old-Man Found 'Safe And Well'
A man reported missing from Tallaght has been found "safe and well", according to Garda. 87-year-old John Bradley was reported missing on Sunday, 07 February. It is understood that he had left Tall...
Irish News, Feb 9, 2016
Labour Party Launch Living Wage And Skills Investment Document
The Labour Party has outlined its plan for the introduction of a living wage and additional investment in skills. The 'Launching a Skills Revolution' document commits to: • Create 50,000 apprentice...
Labour Party Launch Living Wage And Skills Investment Document
The Labour Party has outlined its plan for the introduction of a living wage and additional investment in skills. The 'Launching a Skills Revolution' document commits to: • Create 50,000 apprentice...
Irish News, Feb 9, 2016
Revenue Officers Seize Illegal Tobacco And Cigarettes
Revenue officers in Dublin have seized more than 2,000 cigarettes and almost 3kg of rolling tobacco as part of an ongoing operation into the illegal importation, supply and sale of tobacco products. ...
Revenue Officers Seize Illegal Tobacco And Cigarettes
Revenue officers in Dublin have seized more than 2,000 cigarettes and almost 3kg of rolling tobacco as part of an ongoing operation into the illegal importation, supply and sale of tobacco products. ...
Irish News, Feb 9, 2016
FF Propose Additional €1.3bn Health Investment
Fianna Fáil has proposed an investment of €1.3 billion as part of its health plan for the next five years. The party's spokesperson on health, Billy Kelleher, said that the additional investment woul...
FF Propose Additional €1.3bn Health Investment
Fianna Fáil has proposed an investment of €1.3 billion as part of its health plan for the next five years. The party's spokesperson on health, Billy Kelleher, said that the additional investment woul...
Irish News, Feb 8, 2016
Gardai Issue Appeal To Help Trace Missing Galway Woman
Gardai are appealing for information to help trace the whereabouts of a missing woman from Galway. Mags Berry, 35, has been missing for five days. She was last seen leaving Grattan Court in Salthill...
Gardai Issue Appeal To Help Trace Missing Galway Woman
Gardai are appealing for information to help trace the whereabouts of a missing woman from Galway. Mags Berry, 35, has been missing for five days. She was last seen leaving Grattan Court in Salthill...
Irish News, Feb 8, 2016
New Strategies Unveiled To Boost Spanish And Italian Tourism
The Irish Government and Tourism Ireland have revealed two new strategies to boost visitor numbers from Spain and Italy. The new plans were launched by Tourism Minister Paschal Donohoe today, 08 Febr...
New Strategies Unveiled To Boost Spanish And Italian Tourism
The Irish Government and Tourism Ireland have revealed two new strategies to boost visitor numbers from Spain and Italy. The new plans were launched by Tourism Minister Paschal Donohoe today, 08 Febr...
Irish News, Feb 8, 2016
INMO ED Members Approve New Proposals To Ease Overcrowding
Emergency Department (ED) Members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) have approved new proposals to ease overcrowding. A total of 71% of people voted in favour of the motion brought...
INMO ED Members Approve New Proposals To Ease Overcrowding
Emergency Department (ED) Members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) have approved new proposals to ease overcrowding. A total of 71% of people voted in favour of the motion brought...
Irish News, Feb 8, 2016
Man Dies After Being Struck By Car
A man has died after he was struck by a car in Co Limerick. The incident happened at around 6.15am in the Gooig, Castleconnell area in Co Limerick. The pedestrian was fatally injured in the acciden...
Man Dies After Being Struck By Car
A man has died after he was struck by a car in Co Limerick. The incident happened at around 6.15am in the Gooig, Castleconnell area in Co Limerick. The pedestrian was fatally injured in the acciden...
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Ireland WeatherToday:Mainly dry with sunny spells on Friday, cloudier at times in the south. The chance of the odd afternoon shower developing in the south and east. Maximum temperature 20 °C.Tonight:Any afternoon showers soon dying out to leave a dry evening with clear spells at first, but coastal low cloud, mist or fog then spreads in from the northwest. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
