Irish News for April 2016 : Page 3

Irish News, Apr 20, 2016
Homeowners Encouraged To Avail Of Energy Saving Grant
Fianna Fáil has encouraged homeowners to avail of the energy saving grant to help improve energy efficiency in their homes. Making the call, TD for Wexford, James Browne, made the call following the ...
Irish News, Apr 20, 2016
Minister Seeks Applications For Student Grants Appeals Board
The Minister for Education and Skills is seeking applications for vacancies on the independent Student Grants Appeals Board for September 2016 to September 2021. The Student Grants Appeals Board is a...
Irish News, Apr 19, 2016
Weekend Luas Strike Cancelled
A 48-hour work stoppage planned by Luas drivers this weekend has been "unconditionally cancelled" to facilitate talks aimed at finding a solution to the ongoing pay dispute. SIPTU Transport, Energy, ...
Irish News, Apr 19, 2016
Man Arrested In Connection With Murder Of Noel Duggan
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Moel Duggan in Co Meath on 23 March. Gardaí investigating Mr Duggan's murder made the arrest on Monday afternoon. Mr Duggan, 57, was shot a n...
Irish News, Apr 19, 2016
Workers Praised For Success With Tesco Management
SIPTU the union has praised the organisation of it's members at Tesco for succeeding in "forcing management to begin improving its offer to staff whose contracts are to be changed". SIPTU Sector Orga...
Irish News, Apr 19, 2016
Minister Ring Congratulates Boxers And Gymnasts On Olympic Qualification
Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring, has congratulated two Irish boxers and gymnasts on qualifying for the Rio Olympic Games. Minister Ring congratulated Brendan Irvine and David Ol...
Irish News, Apr 19, 2016
Diverting Mental Health Money Described As 'Deplorable'
News that almost a third of the money ring-fenced for mental health was being diverted to other areas in health has been described as "deplorable" by Sinn Féin's Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin. "A number of we...
Irish News, Apr 19, 2016
Fianna Fáil Secure Dáil Debate On Insurance Costs
Fianna Fáil has secured a Dáil debate discussing the issue of insurance costs on Wednesday, 20 April. TD for Cork North West, Michael Moynihan, said: "I have been raising the issue of spiralling insu...
Irish News, Apr 19, 2016
Minister Flanagan Meets With British And US Ambassadors
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, has hosted a meeting with the British and American Ambassador to discuss current strategic issues faced by the three countries. Minister ...
Irish News, Apr 19, 2016
Other News Brief
Water Disruption In Navan During Essential Works Some residents in Navan have been warned to expect disruptions to their water supply throughout Wednesday. Meath County Council has warned r...
Irish News, Apr 18, 2016
New Fine Announced For Worn Defective Tyres - Donohoe
A new Fixed Charge Notice (FCN) has been introduced for motorists who drive with defective or worn tyres on their vehicles, by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe. While it...
Irish News, Apr 18, 2016
Biotech Company Expansion To Create 400 Jobs
Up to 400 new jobs are to be created in Co Meath with the expansion of global biotechnology manufacturer, Shire. US firm Shire is to invest $400 million (US) in a new state of the art biologics manuf...
Irish News, Apr 18, 2016
Active School Week Launched
Schools across Ireland have been urged to "get on board" with Active School Week, due to begin on Monday 25 April. The initiative is jointly sponsored by the Department of Education and Skills and He...
Irish News, Apr 18, 2016
Minister For the Environment Publishes Housing Actions Report
The Laying the Foundations: Housing Actions Report, which includes a number of actions taken across the housing spectrum to date, has been published by Minister for the Environment, Community and Loca...
Irish News, Apr 18, 2016
Flood Relief Budget 'Falls Short Of What's Needed' - FF
The budget of the flood relief scheme is €2 million short of what is needed, Fianna Fáil has said. TD for Mayo Dara Calleary said that new information released through Parliamentary Questions reveals...
Irish News, Apr 18, 2016
SF Claims Fianna Fáil Has 'Abandoned The Republican Values'
Fianna Fáil has abandoned their republican values, Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has said, following remarks made by Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin. Mr Adams said: "The Fianna Fáil leader's obsess...
Irish News, Apr 18, 2016
Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Road Crash on N2 Finglas
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision on the N2 Finglas on Saturday 16 April. A male pedestrian was fatally injured when he was hit by a car on the N2 dual carriageway ...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2016
UNICEF Report Underscores Need To Address Child Poverty And Deprivation
The latest UNICEF report underscores the need to address the issues of child poverty and deprivation in Ireland, Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Social Protection Willie O’Dea has said. Commenting on the...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2016
FF And FG Talks Dismissed As 'Not Serious' By SF
Discussions between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have been dismissed as "not serious negotiations at all", by Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams. Mr Adams made the comments in the Dáil following the failed...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2016
Motorcyclist Killed In Co Tipperary Road Accident
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road accident in Co Tipperary. A 25-year-old male motorcyclist was fatally injured when he collided with a sign on the R689 at Fennor, Urlingford at abou...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2016
Improvements To Student Grant Scheme Announced
A series of improvements have been announced for the Student Grant Scheme 2016/17, by the Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O'Sullivan. The Minister's announcement coincides with SUSI (Student U...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2016
Varadkar Congratulates Winners In Irish Healthcare Awards
Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has congratulated all the winners in the recent Irish Healthcare Centres Awards, which recognises the work done at the frontline of Ireland's health service. Minister...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2016
Rules And Guidelines Needed For MMA To Continue In Ireland
The sport of Mixed Martial Arts needs rules and guidelines if it is to continue in Ireland, Fine Gael Senator Catherine Noone has said. Senator Noone made the comments following the death of Portugue...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2016
Independent Review Needed Into Allegations Of Abuse In Foster Care System
Fianna Fáil has called for an independent review into the response of the child protection system to abuse allegations recently brought to light in the foster care system. The party's spokesperson on...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2016
Man Fatally Injured In Shooting In Dublin
An investigation has been launched after a man was fatally wounded in a shooting incident in Dublin. The man, aged in his 20s, was seriously injured in the incident at the junction of Sheriff Street ...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2016
Alcohol Still Uncovered In Co Cavan
A partially assembled alcohol still has been uncovered in Belturbet, Co Cavan in a joint operation between Revenue officers and Gardaí. During the intelligence-led operation, officers seized almost 3...
Irish News, Apr 14, 2016
Man Arrested In Connection With 2007 Murder Of Paul Quinn
A man has been arrested by garda investigating the 2007 murder of Paul Quinn. Mr Quinn was murdered at Tullycorra, Castleblayney, on 20 October, 2007. A man in his early 50s was arrested on Thursday...
Irish News, Apr 14, 2016
SIPTU Members At Hoyer Vote For Strike Action
SIPTU members at fuel transportation company, Hoyer Ireland, have served notice of industrial action, up to and including strike action. The action has been taken in an ongoing dispute over redundanc...
Irish News, Apr 14, 2016
FG Calls For Terms Of Incremental Purchase Scheme To Be Extended
The terms of the new Incremental Purchase Scheme, which allows social housing tenants to buy their first home, should be extended to include those living in houses acquired by councils. Making the ca...
Irish News, Apr 14, 2016
Fianna Fáil Commits To Strengthening Post Office Network
Fianna Fáil has said that it is committed to strengthening Ireland's post office network, TD for Waterford Mary Butler has said. Deputy Butler said that a change of direction was needed to ensure tha...