Irish News for September 2017 : Page 2

Irish News, Sep 7, 2017
ICTU Calls For €1bn Home-Building Fund
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has called for a €1billion home-building fund. It also urged the government to end the reduced VAT rate for the Tourism sector that has cost some €2.2 billio...
Irish News, Sep 6, 2017
Call For Govt To Ensure Bank Services Are Available In Rural Areas
The Government has been urged to intervene and ensure that cash and banking services are provided in towns and rural areas. Fianna Fáil made the call as the Ulster Bank branch in Ballyhaunis is due t...
Irish News, Sep 6, 2017
Council Removes Over 45 Tonnes Of Waste From Site In Donegal
Donegal County Council have removed over 45 tonnes of waste from a scenic site at Brinaleck, Meenaclady in Gaoth Dobhair. The clean-up operation by the council and local development group Coiste Forb...
Irish News, Sep 6, 2017
Vigil For Homeless Man Cancelled
A vigil for a homeless man who died while sleeping on the streets of Dublin last week has been cancelled following revelations that he was on the sex offenders' register. Campaigners Home Sweet Home ...
Irish News, Sep 6, 2017
Irish President Meets Prince Charles In Scotland
Ireland's President Michael D Higgins has travelled to Scotland after an invite from Prince Charles. The president and his wife Sabina will be joined by Prince Charles and Camilla as they attend cele...
Irish News, Sep 4, 2017
Appeal Issued For Missing Galway Teenager
Gardaí have issued an appeal for information in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Luke Adams, who has been missing from Galway since Friday. Luke, who is described as 6'3" tall, with brown hair ...
Irish News, Sep 4, 2017
Cash And Car Seized In Traffic Stop
Gardaí have seized a large amount of cash, a sports car and documentation as part of an operation investigation the Kinahan crime gang. Two men were arrested when gardaí stopped and searched a car, s...
Irish News, Sep 4, 2017
Minister Coveney In Brussels For Brexit Meetings
The Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Simon Coveney, is traveling to Brussels for a round of meetings on Brexit. During the course of a day-long visit, Minister Coveney will meet with Michel Barn...
Irish News, Sep 1, 2017
70,000 Children And Families To Benefit From New Childcare Supports
Up to 70,000 children and their families are to benefit from extra childcare supports, which becomes available today. The launch of the new supports marks the first big step towards delivering access...
Irish News, Sep 1, 2017
Man Found Unconscious On Dublin Street Dies
An investigation has been launched following the death of a man found unconscious in Dublin city centre in the early hours of Friday morning, 01 September. It is understood the man was homeless and s...
Irish News, Sep 1, 2017
Over 3,100 Jobs Supported Through Microenterprise Loan Fund
Over 3,100 jobs have been supported by almost €20m in loans from the Microenterprise Loan Fund, according to the latest report from Microfinance Ireland. Minister for Business and Employment, Pat Bre...