Irish News for October 2019

Irish News, Oct 31, 2019
Three Arrested As Garda Seize Semi-Automatic Pistol
Three men have been arrested after Gardaí seized a suspected firearm and ammunition during a search in Dublin. The semi-automatic pistol and ammunition were recovered from a vehicle on Oscar Trayner ...
Irish News, Oct 31, 2019
Heroin Worth £70k Seized At Dublin Airport
A package containing an estimated £70,000 of heroin has been seized at Dublin Airport. The parcel sent from South Africa contained around 650 grams of the substance. It was labelled as 'sampled pulle...
Irish News, Oct 31, 2019
Appeal For Help Tracing Missing 14 Year-Old
Gardaí in Athlone are seeking help in finding a 14 year-old missing from Athlone. Ronan Quinn has been missing from the area since Sunday 27 October. When last seen he was wearing a blue jacket, dar...
Irish News, Oct 31, 2019
Irish Playwright Tom MacIntyre Dies
Irish playwright Tom MacIntyre has died aged 87. Born in Cavan, he was best known for his theatre work and in particular "The Great Hunger". The award-winning playwright was recognised for his play ...
Irish News, Oct 31, 2019
Firms Warned Of Spike In Credit Card Fraud In North Dublin
Gardaí are reminding business owners to be vigilant amid a spike in credit card related fraud in north county Dublin. Five incidents were reported in Balbriggan over the last few days and retailers a...
Irish News, Oct 30, 2019
EU Funding Of €1.5m Secured For Public Wifi Services
Ireland is set to receive funding of €1.5 million from the EU for public wifi services, securing 100 vouchers in the third call for applications under the EU's WiFi4EU initiative, the Minister of Stat...
Irish News, Oct 29, 2019
Brothers Wanted In Connection With Essex Trailer Deaths May Be In Ireland
Two brothers wanted in connection with the death of 39 people found in the back of a refrigeration trailer in Essex last week may be in Ireland, UK police have said. Essex Police are seeking Ronan an...
Irish News, Oct 28, 2019
Renewed Appeal For Information On Death Of Man In Cabinteely
Gardaí have renewed an appeal for information following the death of an elderly male in a road traffic incident earlier this month. On Wednesday 16 October at approximately 10.10pm a man, aged 70, "c...
Irish News, Oct 25, 2019
Gardaí Announce Bank Holiday Road Safety Campaign
Gardaí have announced a Bank Holiday Road Safety Campaign, that will see them carrying out high visibility patrols and checkpoints across the roads network. Garda are appealing to motorists not to dr...
Irish News, Oct 25, 2019
Fianna Fáil Call For More Garda To Address Increased Incidents In Dublin
More gardaí are needed to stop anti-social behaviour and violent incidents in Dublin, Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Dublin John Lahart has said. Deputy Lahart made the call following an incident of sus...
Irish News, Oct 25, 2019
Sinn Féin Launch Proposal To 'Give Women And Families A Break'
Sinn Féin have launched a new proposal aimed at giving "women and their families a break". Launching the document, Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald, said: "Ireland has undergone significant soci...
Irish News, Oct 25, 2019
Govt Seeking Views On Development Of New Hate Crime Laws
A public consultation has been launched seeking the public's input in the development of Ireland's criminal law on hate speech and hate crime. The first phase of the consultation process - which focu...
Irish News, Oct 25, 2019
EC Approves Microbead Restrictions Proposed By Minister Eoghan Murphy
The European Commission has given its clearance for the restrictions on microbeads proposed by Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy, in his Microbeads (Prohibition) Bill ...
Irish News, Oct 25, 2019
Climate Action Town Hall Announced In Clontarf
A Climate Action Town Hall has been announced to take place at Mount Temple Comprehensive in Clontarf. Announced by the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton, it...
Irish News, Oct 25, 2019
Job Opportunities For Irish Speakers In European Union
The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has announced a one-day seminar on employment opportunities for Irish speakers in the European Union. The event, in association with the European...
Irish News, Oct 25, 2019
Year 1 Report On LGBTI+ National Youth Strategy Published
The Year 1 Report on the Implementation of the LGBTI+ National Youth Strategy has been launched by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone, at an Implementation Forum attend...
Irish News, Oct 25, 2019
Appeal Issued For Missing 79-Year-Old John Tyson
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 79-year-old John Tyson who is missing from his home in Tallaght, Dublin since Thursday 17th October 2019. He is described as being ...
Irish News, Oct 24, 2019
Appeal Issued For Missing 15-Year-Old Peter Lyons
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Peter (PJ) Lyons. The teenagers was last seen in the Oakfield Industrial Estate, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, on Tuesday, 15 ...
Irish News, Oct 23, 2019
Novartis To Close Cork Plant With Loss Of 320 Jobs
Pharmaceutical manufacturer Novartis has announced that it will close of its production facility in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork, with the loss of some 320 jobs. The firm employs a total of 550 people at two...
Irish News, Oct 22, 2019
NI's Abortion And Same-Sex Marriage Laws Changed
New abortion and same-sex marriage legislation has been introduced in Northern Ireland as of midnight last night. It follows a Bill that was introduced in Westminster in July, which compelled the Bri...
Irish News, Oct 21, 2019
Major Security Alert In Dublin Following Discovery Of Suspicious Device
A security alert is ongoing in Dublin following the discovery of a suspicious device. According to reports, the area around Christ Church Cathedral in the city is closed off following the discovery. ...
Irish News, Oct 17, 2019
28 Arrests Made In Operation Thor Investigation In Kilkenny And Carlow
Gardaí have arrested 28 people in counties Kilkenny and Carlow as part of an Operation Thor investigation. A series of planned searches were carried out in a number of locations in both counties. Du...
Irish News, Oct 16, 2019
Euro 2020 To Earn €106m For Irish Economy
Dublin's hosting of UEFA EURO 2020 next year will be worth an estimated €106m to the Irish economy, according to an independent economic impact study. Dublin's Aviva Stadium is scheduled to host thr...
Irish News, Oct 16, 2019
Appeal For Dublin Teen Missing Since August
Gardaí are appealing for assistance in locating a missing Dublin teenager. Nexhmedin Muja, aged 17, is from the Glendoher Drive area of Rathfarnham. He was last seen on Monday 26 August and Gardaí a...
Irish News, Oct 16, 2019
Waterford Services For Children's Mental Health 'A Disgrace'
Sinn Fein has criticised the government for failing to properly address the practice of placing children in adult mental health service facilities in Waterford. Deputy for the area, David Cullinane c...
Irish News, Oct 16, 2019
Students Given Chance To Create Wellbeing Logo
Senior cycle students have been given the chance to create a logo representing wellbeing in education through a new competition. The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD launched the art a...
Irish News, Oct 16, 2019
Debate Held On Future Agri-Food Strategy Amid Consultation
Stakeholders in Ireland's agri-food sector are set to engage in an 'Open Policy Debate' as a consultation on the sector's future strategy continues. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine,...
Irish News, Oct 14, 2019
Yellow Weather Warning Issued For Heavy Rain
A yellow weather warning for rain has been put in place across many counties in Ireland. The warning came into effect at 11pm on Sunday night, 13 October, and is in place until 11.59pm on Monday, 14 ...
Irish News, Oct 11, 2019
Man Critical Following Dublin Assault
Gardaí are appealing for information following a serious assault in north Dublin. A man aged in his 40s is in critical condition in hospital after receiving serious head injuries during the incident ...
Irish News, Oct 11, 2019
Cork Search For Missing Fisherman Continues
The search for a fisherman who has been missing from the Dunmannus area of west Cork has entered its third day. Lone fisherman Kodie Healy, aged in his 20s, had been at sea since early on Wednesday m...