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Irish News on Fri, Jan 25 2019, 2,557 days ago

Irish Language Speakers Urged To Apply For EU Translator Posts
The Minister of State for Irish, the Gaeltacht and the Islands has strongly encouraged Irish language speakers to apply for the positions of Irish Translators in European Union Institutes through the CAST competition which is under the control of the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO).

Irish News on Thu, Jan 25 2018, 2,922 days ago

Garda Issue Fresh Appeal For Information On Murder Of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe
Gardaí have issued a fresh appeal for information over its investigation into the murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe on the fifth anniversary of his death. Detective Donohoe was fatally shot during an armed robbery on 25 January, 2013.
Down Syndrome 'Should Not Be Used As An Argument' In Repeal Debate
People with Down syndrome should not be used as an argument for either side of 8th Amendment debate, Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) has said.

Irish News on Wed, Jan 25 2017, 3,287 days ago

Urgent Appeal Issued For Missing School Boy
An urgent appeal has been issued for help in tracing a young boy after he failed to arrive at school this morning. Greenlanes National Shool in Clontarf, north Dublin, issued the appeal on their website and Facebook page this afternoon.
51 Arrests Made In Major Gardaí Operation Across Kilkenny
A total of 51 people have been arrested across Kilkenny during a series of raids carried out as part of Operation Thor-Project Storm. Gardaí have carried out a total of 19 planned searches over the last three days.

Irish News on Mon, Jan 25 2016, 3,653 days ago

Missing Mother And Daughter Found 'Safe And Well'
A mother missing with her one-week-old baby daughter has been found "safe and well", garda have reported. Garda had issued appeals for help in tracing 23-year-old Paige Holland and her daughter, Nevaeh Goodier/Tighe, after they had been reported missing from their home in Co Tipperary.
FF Dismiss Healthcare Promise As 'Sheer Hypocrisy'
A promise by Health Minister Leo Varadkar to reduce family medical costs has been described as "sheer hypocrisy", by Fianna Fáil Health Spokesperson Billy Kelleher.
Drugs Find Made During Murder Investigation
Ecstasy worth an estimated €50,000 has been uncovered in Ardclough, Kildare. It is understood that officers investigating the murder of Kenneth O'Brien – the man who's body was found dismembered and inside a suitcase in the Grand Canal – made the discovery.
Man To Appear In Court Over Co Meath Burglary
A 38-year-old man is due to appear at Navan District Court charged in connection with a burglary in Ashbourne, Co Meath. It is understood that a homeowner returning to her house saw an unknown male inside her property at around 4:30pm on Saturday, 22 January.
Gardaí Renew Appeal In Kenneth O'Brien Murder Investigation
Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information following the discovery of a man's dismembered body in the Grand Canal near Ardclough on Saturday 16 January. The body of Kenneth O'Brien, 33, was found dismembered and wrapped in plastic inside a suitcase pulled from the river.
SF Criticise Taoiseach Over Ard Fheis Speech
A speech made by the Taoiseach Enda Kenny to the Fine Gael Ard Fheis on Saturday 23 January has been described as "an exercise in empty election promises and auction politics", by Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams.
Taoiseach In London For Meeting With David Cameron
Taoiseach Enda Kenny is in London to meet UK Prime Minister David Cameron. The two leaders are due to meet at Downing Street where they will discuss upcoming EU/UK negotiations, the Ireland/UK Joint Work Programme and the latest development in the Northern Ireland political situation.
Govt Launches Dublin Action Plan For Jobs
The government has launched the Dublin Action Plan for Jobs, which aims to deliver 10-15% employment growth in the capital.
New Leap Card App Launched
A new Leap Card app has been launched that will allow user with NFC-enabled (Near Field Communications) Android phones to check their balance, top-up their cards and a number of other functions, simply by touching their cards to their phones.

Irish News on Fri, Jan 25 2013, 4,748 days ago

AGSI Pull Out Of Croke Park Talks
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) is pulling out of talks on the extension of the Croke Park Agreement. AGSI had previously said that it would resist any attempts to cut pay, warning that its members would consider taking action if necessary.
Judges Reject David Bourke Murder Conviction Appeal
David Bourke has lost his appeal against a life sentence murder conviction. In 2009 Bourke was jailed for life for stabbing his wife, Jean Gilbert, to death in front of their three children in 2007.
Body Discovered In Search For Missing Man
A body has been discovered in Co Wicklow by garda investigating the disappearance of Philip O'Toole. The 33-year-old father-of-one has been missing for more than two weeks. He was last seen on January 7 when he left his house in Arklow, his car was later found on Dargle Road in Bray.
€2.1m Loses Recorded For Electric Picnic
Music festival Electric Picnic (EP) suffered a combined lose of €2.1m in 2011 and 2012. Despite this assurances have been made that this years event, marking the festivals 10-year anniversary, will go ahead.
Teen Asks For Longer Jail Term To Do Leaving Cert
A judge has detained a 16-year-old Dublin boy who wanted to be locked up so he could do the Leaving Certificate.
Former School Caretaker Jailed For Child Porn Images
A former school caretaker has been jailed for five months, and will be added to the sex offenders register for five years, for possession of child pornography.
Cannabis Worth An Estimated €900,000 Seized In Raids
Cannabis with an estimated street value of €900,000 has been seized in separate raids in Limerick, Wexford and Cavan. The Co Limerick search, carried out in an open area at Ballyhahill, Glin, uncovered approximately €400,000 of the drug. No arrests were made and investigations are ongoing.
Two Held In Human Trafficking Investigation
Two people have been arrested following planned Garda searches in Dublin, Dundalk and Athlone as part of Operation Quest. The man and woman are being questioned as part of an investigation into human trafficking. They are being held in Clondalkin Garda Station.
Report Called For On Unused Train Carriages Worth €44m
Train carriages worth €44m owned by Irish Rail sit idle at any one time, it has been revealed. The Public Accounts Committee has asked National Transport Authority to produce a report as to why the trains are going unused.

Irish News on Wed, Jan 25 2012, 5,114 days ago

Wexford Man Stabbed At Door
An investigation has been launched into the stabbing of a man in County Wexford in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
MLA Welcomes Mooted Pardon For Irish Soldiers
An Ulster Unionist MLA has welcomed comments by Ireland's Justice Minister concerning a willingness to consider the issuing of pardons and apologies to the veterans and families of men who left the Irish Army to enlist in the British.
Department Of Justice Attacked By Hackers
The Department of Justice has reported there is "no damage done" after it was attacked by a high profile hacker group on Wednesday morning.
5K Cannibas Plants Seized In Tullamore
A large amount of drugs have been seized and three men have been arrested during an operation in Tullamore. Gardai in the area said the search took place at a warehouse at Aughnacarna, Durrow, Tullamore, County Offally at 9.30pm.
Drop In Irish Property Value
Residential property prices fell by 16.7% in the year to December, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO) Ireland. This compares with an annual rate of decline of 15.6% in November and a decline of 10.5% recorded in the year to December 2010.
Gardaí Urge Safety Over Weather Warning
Gardaí have called on drivers to exercise safety as Met Eireann issue a weather warning for the coming week. The Met said Thursday night would be cold and breezy with further wintry showers of rain, hail or sleet and some snow on hills or mountains.
Callely Arrested By Fraud Investigators
Former Fianna Fáil Senator Ivor Callely has been arrested in Dublin in connection with fraudulent mobile phone expenses. Mr Callely was arrested at his home in Clontarf on Wednesday afternoon by detectives from the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation.
Derry Fleadh Bid Reinstated
The Ulster Council of Comhaltas has reversed its decision for Derry to host the All-Ireland Fleadh in 2013.
Powerline Plans Spark Protest
A protest will take place in Dublin today against Eirgrid's plans to build powerlines, pylons and a substation in Co. Laois. Labour Senator John Whelan fully supports the protest by the Ratheniska Action Group which will take place at Leinster House.

Irish News on Tue, Jan 25 2011, 5,479 days ago

Bill Agreement Puts Dáil Election On February 25
The date for the Irish Republic's election has been agreed for February 25 after the Opposition and the Government agreed to fast track the crucial Finance Bill through the Dáil by Friday.
FF's Treacy Not To Contest
Another Fianna Fail TD has announced he will not contest the upcoming election. TD for Galway East Noel Treacy announced this morning he will not be contesting the upcoming general election on medical grounds.
€900M Spend For Roads As Overcharging Revealed
The Transport Minister Pat Carey has today announced a spend of €866.96 million for the National Roads Programme, just as the National Roads Authority revealed serious overcharging by toll companies.
Two Die In Cork House Fire
Two people have died in an house fire in Co Cork early this morning. The blaze broke out at about 5.15am in East Ferry, Midleton. It is believed the victims were an elderly brother and sister.
Paedophile Porn Cop Jailed
A former policeman in the North has been jailed after admitting possessing over 600 indecent images of children. Yesterday, Brian Wilfred Richard Connor, 46, from Knockloughrim near Magherafelt, was sentenced to six months in prison.
Environment Goes To Minister Ó Cuív
A new politician has been put in charge of the Irish Department of the Environment - which regulates environmental protection and conserves the natural heritage.

Irish News on Mon, Jan 25 2010, 5,844 days ago

Carlow Couple Face Abduction Charge
An Irish couple have been charged with abducting an eight-month-old boy who was found in a cathedral in Carlow, police in the UK said today. The baby was discovered safe and well on Friday afternoon after being taken from his legal guardian’s home in Nottinghamshire the day before.
Bank Robbers Threaten Staff
Two men robbed the Ulster Bank in Dublin's Dame Street this morning, escaping with an undisclosed sum of money. Gardaí in Pearse Street are investigating the robbery, which occurred shortly after 10am.
Missing Man Sought
The police at Santry Garda Station are trying to trace a missing man, 50-year-old Alan Harris who was last seen at his home in Lorcan Avenue, Santry, last Thursday the 21st of January. Alan is described as 5'11', thin build, with grey hair and a beard.
Water Supply To Get Cash Boost
Some €300m is to be spent fixing the country's 'under-pressure' water supplies, the Government said today. Environment Minister John Gormley said the record repair bill will see burst pipes and old mains systems replaced over the next three years.
'Defining' Stormont Justice Talks
Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness will hold "defining talks" in the North later, as the political impasse over devolved justice powers threatens to collapse the local institutions.
UN Appointment Welcomed By Minister
The election of an Irishwoman to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has been hailed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs.

Irish News on Fri, Jan 25 2008, 6,575 days ago

Report Shows Rise In Cocaine Use
The National Advisory Committee on Drugs has found a significant rise in the number of Irish people using cocaine. Its research shows the number of people taking cocaine in their lives has increased from 3% to 5% since 2003.
South African Get Life For Murder Of Bangor Woman
A South African man has been jailed for life following a retrial for the murder of his Co. Down wife. Anton Mulder strangled Colleen Suzanne Mulder after boasting to a friend: “I am going to kill her. In this country it’s easy. Five or six years and I’m still young when I get out.
€1.7 Billion Allocated To Roads In 2008
The National Roads Authority has unveiled a programme that will see 170 kilometres of new road being built. A total of almost €1.7bn is due to be spent on road projects over the course of 2008. The money will fund 434 projects around the country.
Man Arrested In Connection To Thompson Disappearence
A man in his 30s has been arrested by gardaí in Portlaoise in connection with disappearance of 59-year-old builder Tommy Thompson. Detectives involved in the case say that information given to them in December led to the discovery of human remains yesterday.
Dublin Arrest Marks Development In Cleary Murder Case
A woman in her late twenties has been arrested at her home in Beaumont, Dublin as part of the investigation into the death of young mother Donna Cleary. The woman is suspected to have been in possession of a firearm on the night of the murder.
Water Contamination In Clare Prompts Warning
Residents in County Clare have been told to boil their water before consuming it following contamination of the water supply. The warning affects 30,000 people in Ennis and the surrounding areas. Clare County Council has said a low level of E.
Irish Delight At 'Best Sound' Oscar Nomination
Irishman Peter J Devlin has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Achievement in Sound for his work on 'Transformers' along side Kevin O'Connell and Greg Russell.
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