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Irish News on Fri, May 27 2016, 3,652 days ago

16% Rise In Overseas Visitors To Ireland
Overseas visits to Ireland increased by 16% in the three months to April 2016, the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed. The figures show that compared to the same period in 2015, during February to April 2016 overall visits to Ireland were up by 16% to 2.
Three Men Charged With False Imprisonment And Assault
Three men have been charged in connection with the assault and false imprisonment of a 53-year-old man in Limerick City in September 2015. The men, aged 32, 33 and 52, were arrested by garda on Wednesday in connection with the incident on 14 September last year.
Irish Water Must Not Bill Homes With Boil Water Notice - SF
Householders living in areas with a boil water notice must not be billed by Irish Water, Sinn Féin TD for Cork East, Pat Buckley, has said.
Taoiseach Makes Garda Commitments Following O'Higgins Report Publication
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has committed to increase garda numbers to 15,000, double the number of garda reserve officers and increase the number of civilian workers in An Garda Síochána to free up officers for frontline policing.
Oberstown Staff Issue Notice Of Strike Action
SIPTU members at the Oberstown Detention Centre have served noticed of industrial action which is due to begin on Tuesday 31 May. It is understood the union members are taking action over the managements "refusal to adequately address serious health and safety concerns highlighted by staff".
New Enterprise Ireland Competitive Start Fund Launched
A new €500,000 Enterprise Ireland Competitive Start Fund (CSF) to stimulate start-up activity in the Financial Technologies (FinTech) sector has been announced by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O'Connor.
British Govt Condemned For Not Investigating Dublin-Monaghan Bombings
The British governments refusal to establish a full investigation of the Dublin-Monaghan bombings in 1974 has been described as "appalling" by Fianna Fáil's Brendan Smith. Deputy Smith was speaking during a Dáil debate to mark the 42nd anniversary of the atrocities.

Irish News on Wed, May 27 2015, 4,018 days ago

Govt's Decision To Sell Share In Aer Lingus To IAG Slammed
Sinn Féin Transport Spokesperson Dessie Ellis TD has said that the government's decision to sell the state's share in Aer Lingus to IAG is a bad deal for Ireland.
Gardaí Appeal Over Missing Co Meath Man
Gardaí are appealing for information on the whereabouts of Patrick Garvey, 78, who has gone missing from County Meath. Mr Garvey was last seen on Tuesday 19 May at around noon near his home in Bettystown. He is described approximately 5 ft 8 inches in height,of slim build with white hair.
FF Motion Over Crisis In Maternity Services At Portlaoise To Be Debated
A Fianna Fáil motion over the crisis in maternity services at Portlaoise Hospital is to be debated this week. The motion condemns the treatment of parents and patients and the deliberate concealment of information.
Unemployment Rate Rises In The North West
The unemployment rate in the North West has risen, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The figures showed that almost 8,000 more people this year are now out of work compared to 2014.
Number Of Tourists Visiting Ireland Increases
The number of tourists visiting Ireland has increased by 13.5% between February 2015 and April 2015, compared to the corresponding period of 2014, according to data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
Church Of Ireland Issues Statement After Lay Worker Charged With Indecently Assaulting Ten Boys
The Church of Ireland has issued a statement after lay worker, Patrick O'Brien, was charged with indecently assaulting ten boys over 12 years.

Irish News on Tue, May 27 2014, 4,383 days ago

Woman Dies In Traffic Collision
A woman in her 70s has died following a road traffic collision in Kilkenny. The victim was struck by a 4x4 vehicle on Main Street, Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny. The incident happened at around 10am on Tuesday morning (27 May).
HSE Issues New Drug Warning
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a new drug warning over a batch of ecstasy-type tablets. They are said to be known as "Double Cross" or "Double Black". The warning comes as gardaí investigate the death of a man at a house party in Main Street, Co Donegal, on Monday.
60 New R&D Jobs To Be Created
IT company SAP has said it is to create up to 60 R&D jobs at its Citywest campus. A further 200 positions will also be made across its Business Suite and Cloud Support teams, IDA Ireland has announced.
Bodies Discovered In County Meath
The bodies of two men have been discovered on an island in County Meath by gardaí investigating the disappearance of 32-year-old Eoin O'Connor and 33-year-old Anthony Keegan. The two bodies were located on an island on Lough Sheelin at about 16:30 on Monday 26 May.
Tourism Employment Rises 7.5% Over Year
14,000 extra people have found employment in the accommodation and food sector over the past year, according to the Department of Tourism. The latest figures show the figure rose 7.5% from February to April, when compared to the corresponding period of 2013. There were 1.
Over 3,700 Fewer Deaths Since Smoking Ban
The smoking ban in Ireland has led to 3,726 less tobacco-related deaths than if the legislation had not been introduced, according to An Roinn Sláinte, the Department of Health. The figures have been released to mark the tenth anniversary of the introduction of the workplace smoking ban in Ireland.
Labour Leader Nominations Open
Nominations have opened today to elect Eamon Gilmore's successor as leader of the Labour Party.

Irish News on Fri, May 27 2011, 5,479 days ago

Taoiseach Speaks At Intel 'Transforming Education In Ireland' Forum
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has delivered a keynote speech at the Intel open forum on 'Transforming Education in Ireland'. The event was the second annual forum organised by Intel.
Quinn Reports €852m Loss
The privately owned Quinn-group has reported a major profit loss in 2009. The €852m loss is connected to Quinn Insurance Limited (QIL), which is currently under administration. In 2009, QIL incurred operating losses of €644m. The same year, turnover at Quinn (including QIL) totalled €1.
RTÉ Creates HD History
RTÉ Sport will broadcast the first ever free-to-air HD broadcasts on Irish free-to-air Television this weekend, in what is set to be a bumper two days of sporting action. The HD broadcasts will be available on RTÉ Two HD, the first Irish free-to-air HD service now available on SAORVIEW.
Youngest Ever Mayor For Belfast
A 25-year-old Sinn Fein activist who was elected as a new member of Belfast City Council, having been voted as a councillor for the Pottinger ward of east Belfast in the recent elections, last night became Belfast's youngest ever Lord Mayor.
Action To Be Taken On Illegal Turf-Cutting
The Government has been briefed on the implementation of restrictions on turf-cutting on 31 raised bog Special Areas of Conservation. The restrictions were announced in May 2010 and confirmed by the new Government in April.

Irish News on Thu, May 27 2010, 5,844 days ago

Amnesty Criticism Over Missing Children
Amnesty International has described the Government's failure to disclose details of children missing under state care as "frightening".
Mortage Arrears Cripple 32,000 Homes
Figures published today show there are over 32,000 households that have fallen into mortgage arrears for over 90 days.
Convidien Announces Job Cuts
A meeting between union's and management is underway after County Offaly plant Covidien revealed it would lay off 199 workers.
Competition Sparks Northern Power Market
A Republic of Ireland energy firm will begin selling power to households in Northern Ireland in June. Airtricity will be the first company to compete with NIE Energy in the domestic electricity market.

Irish News on Wed, May 27 2009, 6,209 days ago

Third Case Of Swine Flu Confirmed
A third case of human swine flu has been confirmed in Ireland. Department of Health spokesperson Dr Tony Holohan has confirmed that a woman who has recently returned from New York has influenza A (H1N1) .
Drugs Seized And 15 Arrests Made In 'Operation Reuben'
Gardaí have arrested a total of 15 people in Co Cork as part of a major anti-drug operation. Dubbed "Operation Reuben", Cork City Divisional Drugs Unit moved in and arrested 15 people within 48 hours following "a lengthy drugs operation".
Driver Sought After Fatal Crash
The driver of a car involved in a fatal road incident is being sought in connection with an incident in Co Cork last month. Gardaí launched an appeal for witnesses to the fatal collision, which occurred on the 13th April 2009 at Knockane Cross, Castlemartyr, Co Cork.
Alcohol Sales Take "Unprecedented Decline"
The Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) has revealed alcohol sales fell by a huge 13% compared to the first quarter of last year.
Order Offers More To Victims After Ryan Report
An religious order is to offer an increase in resources to victims abused in its care following the publishing of the Ryan Report.
Viable Bomb Found In Dublin
Specialist officers have been called in over what is being described as a viable suspect device, found on Baldonnel Road last night. Gardai from Tallaght and Ballyfermot are investigating the discovery of the device on the between the junctions of Commons Road Lower and Barney’s Lane.
Mahon Trial Sees Third Day Of Deliberation
The jury in the trial of Ronnie McManus, who is accused of murdering Sligo teenager Melissa Mahon, is now into its third day of deliberation.
Cross-Border Education In Focus
The North West of Ireland is being targeted in a new initiative to build educational alliances of mutual benefit to both Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic.

Irish News on Tue, May 27 2008, 6,574 days ago

Man Killed In Collision With School Bus
Gardai are investigating a fatal road accident, which saw a head on crash between a school bus and car on Monday evening. The crash occurred on the N13, Letterkenny to Ballybofey road.
Firm Guilty In Meath Bus Crash
One of the two companies on trial over the Meath bus crash at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court has pleaded guilty to a charge arising from it. Keltank Ltd, based in Balbriggan in Dublin, was responsible for servicing the bus involved in the accident, which happened just over three years ago.
Council Considers Legal Action Over PPP Pull Out
Dublin city council is considering taking legal action after a top Irish builder withdrew from five Public Partnership Projects (PPSs).
Irish Tourist Drowns In Pool On His First Holiday Abroad
An Irish Tourist has died in a hotel swimming pool during his first holiday abroad. Keith Murphy, 20, was dragged limp from the pool at the Jable Bermuda Apartments, Lanzarote only hours after he checked into the resort on Sunday evening.
Train Driver Agreement De-Rails
Irish Rail and train drivers engaged in an unofficial strike will meet on Tuesday following another walk out, leaving passengers with no train service. Drivers had agreed to come back to work after an unofficial strike over roster issues last week.
Security Workers Suspended After Failing To Detect Knife
Two airport security workers have been suspended after they failed to spot a concealed knife and other potentially dangerous items. Irish Department of Transport officials slipped through the security point unchecked while posing as passengers.
Gardaí Appeal For Man Seen With Murdered Christy Hanley
Gardaí in Co Westmeath say they want to speak to an unidentified man seen with pensioner Christy Hanley in the hours before his violent death last week. The 83-year-old, who is being laid to rest today, was found dead at his home in Kilbeggan last Thursday morning following an anonymous phonecall.
Cabinet To Discuss Rip-Off Stores
Consumer outrage has prompted the cabinet to discuss the ongoing high prices faced by Irish consumers when it holds its regular weekly meeting in Dublin today.
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