Irish News for September 2019 : Page 3

Irish News, Sep 10, 2019
First Bilingual Technology Curriculum Launched
A new bilingual technology curriculum has been announced by the Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands Seán Kyne T.D. The Techspace Programm...
Irish News, Sep 9, 2019
Fianna Fáil Raise Concerns Over Surge In Delayed Discharges
The number of delayed discharges in hospitals has surged over the summer months rising from 599 in June to 672 in July and to 734 at the end of August, according to Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Older P...
Irish News, Sep 9, 2019
Murder Investigation Launched After Man's Body Found In Cork
A murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of a man's body in Cork city. The body of a man was discovered at a house in Bandon Road early on Saturday morning. A post-mortem exa...
Irish News, Sep 9, 2019
Homelessness Crisis 'Most Glaring Example Of Inequality In Ireland'
The housing and homelessness crisis has been described as the "most glaring example of inequality in Ireland today". Labour Housing spokesperson Jan O'Sullivan accused the Government of failing to de...
Irish News, Sep 9, 2019
Fianna Fáil Spending Demands 'Reckless' - FG
Fianna Fáil demanding spending of €4.35 billion in just six months has been described as "reckless". Fine Gael's Peter Burke has said that the spending demands of taxpayers' funds is solid proof Mich...
Irish News, Sep 9, 2019
Call For Adult Literacy Scheme To Be Extended
Fianna Fáil has called for a new pilot scheme to encourage people to complete adult literacy courses to be extended. Making the call, on International Literacy Day, Sunday 08 September, spokesperson ...
Irish News, Sep 9, 2019
Trade And Investment Mission To New York And Nashville
The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys, will lead an Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland trade and investment mission to Nashville and New York, with a focus on driving...
Irish News, Sep 9, 2019
Large Quantity Of Cigarettes Seized From Vessel Off Coast Of Dublin
Revenue officers have seized a large quantity of cigarettes following a surveillance operation involving the Revenue Customs Cutter Faire off the coast of Dublin. Officers boarded and searched an It...
Irish News, Sep 6, 2019
Any Hardening Of Irish Border 'Completely Unacceptable' - SF
Any hardening of the border between the south and north of Ireland is "completely unacceptable", Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has said. Deputy McDonald also called on the Taoiseach Leo Varad...
Irish News, Sep 6, 2019
Climate Action Town Hall Held In Limerick City
A Climate Action Town Hall has been held in Limerick City by the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton. It is the 7th such event held by the Minister as part of a...
Irish News, Sep 6, 2019
Govt Must Publish Full Estimate Of Brexit Job Losses
The government must immediately publish their full estimates of potential job losses across the economy, and to outline their plan to preserve jobs in the event of a no-deal Brexit, Labour leader, Bre...
Irish News, Sep 6, 2019
Storm Names For 2019-2020 Released
Atiyah, Brendan, Maura and Samir are among the names listed for the 2019-2020 storm season. The Dutch National Weather Service (KNMI) has joined Met Éireann and the UK Met Office for the first time i...
Irish News, Sep 6, 2019
€14m Programme Launched To Attract Researchers To Ireland
The Government has launched a €14 million recruitment drive to attract international experienced researchers to Ireland. The Minister of State for Training, Skills, Innovation, Research and Developme...
Irish News, Sep 5, 2019
Motorcyclist Killed In Dublin Crash
A man has died following a collision between a motorbike and a taxi in Dublin. The crash occurred on the Old Navan Road near Mulhuddart in the west of the city at around 7pm on Wednesday evening, 04 ...
Irish News, Sep 5, 2019
Appeal After Man Shot In Dublin
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a man was shot in the Lucan area of Dublin yesterday, Wednesday 04 September. The shooting happened at Griffeen Glen Park at around 1.50pm and saw the target ...
Irish News, Sep 5, 2019
25% Of Pupils With Disabilities On Short School Days
One in four children with disabilities in Ireland are missing classes and opportunities to socialise with other children as they are on short school days, a new report has found. Inclusion Ireland, t...
Irish News, Sep 5, 2019
Homeless Charity Demands Policy Review
Homeless charity Focus Ireland has called on the Government to urgently review its policies to tackle the homelessness crisis as new figures reveal a total of 10,275 people were officially homeless in...
Irish News, Sep 5, 2019
Getting Your Business Brexit Ready
The government has launched a new campaign to highlight practical steps Irish businesses must take to prepare for the UK's departure from the EU. Launched by Tánaiste Simon Coveney and Ministers Heat...
Irish News, Sep 4, 2019
Arrest Following Attack On Garda In Dundalk
A man has been arrested following an attempted arson attack on a Garda patrol vehicle outside a station in Dundalk. The incident occurred at around 11.10pm on Tuesday evening, 03 September, at Dundal...
Irish News, Sep 4, 2019
HSE Reports Fall In Annual Suicide Rates
New statistics have shown that suicide rates fell to 352 in 2018, a decrease of 40 deaths on the previous year. 282 of those who died by suicide last year were male, while 70 were female. The figure...
Irish News, Sep 4, 2019
Schoolboy Dies After Falling Ill At School
A teenage boy has died after becoming unwell while at school in County Kildare. The 15-year-old student was in the gymnasium of his school in Clane when the incident happened. Emergency services wer...
Irish News, Sep 4, 2019
One Third Of Students Experiencing Mental Health Issues
The government has been urged to fund better mental health services for students following a survey that revealed one third of college students are experiencing anxiety and mental health issues. The ...
Irish News, Sep 4, 2019
Those Responsible For Murder Of Raonaid Murray Urged To 'Own Up'
Those responsible for the death of Raonaid Murray have been urged to "own up" and "confess your crime" on the 20th anniversary of her murder. Raonaid was 17-years-old when she was stabbed to death as...
Irish News, Sep 4, 2019
Douglas Shopping Centre To Be Closed For 'Weeks If Not Months'
The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection have issued social welfare advice for people who have been made unemployed as a result of the fire in Douglas Shopping Centre in Cork. A fir...
Irish News, Sep 4, 2019
Irish Exporters Financially Hit By Brexit - Enterprise Ireland
Brexit has cost Irish exporters more than €100,000 to date, a survey conducted by Enterprise Ireland has revealed. Surveying client companies attending International Markets Week, Enterprise Ireland ...
Irish News, Sep 3, 2019
Co Donegal Beach Closed Amid Searches For 'Possible Suspect Device'
A possible suspect device has been reported at Lagg Beach in Malin, County Donegal. It is understood that the possible device was initially reported by a passer-by on the afternoon of Sunday 01 Septe...
Irish News, Sep 3, 2019
Fresh Appeal For Information On Cork Sexual Assault
Gardaí have issued a fresh appeal for information on a serious sexual assault in Cork on Saturday 24 August. Gardaí investigating a serious sexual assault of a female that occurred in the Connolly Rd...
Irish News, Sep 3, 2019
HSE's Capital Plan Revealed
Government Ministers have revealed the Health Service Executive's Capital Plan with €2 billion to be divided between hospitals and local health facilities. Included in the 250 health capital projects...
Irish News, Sep 3, 2019
July Figures Show Increase In Homelessness
Recent figures from the Department of Housing have shown an increase in the amount of people requiring emergency accommodation across the country. A total of 10,275 individuals were without a home in...
Irish News, Sep 3, 2019
Govt Contribute Further €100,000 To Biodiversity Fund
The government will contribute €100,000 towards the Community Foundation for Ireland's Biodiversity Fund, the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan TD, has announced. The ...