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Irish News on Tue, Feb 5 2019, 2,557 days ago

US Risk Solutions Firm Creates 250 Jobs In Ireland
An American company that provides a range of functions and technologies for the insurance and financial service industries has announced that it will create 250 jobs in Dublin.
Survey Reveals That Almost 40% Of Children Talk To Strangers Online
New data has revealed that 40% of children aged between eight and 10 are regularly engaging with strangers online. The worrying statistic was released by CyberSafeIreland on Safer Internet Day, Tuesday 05 February.
Parking Prices Set To Rise In Dublin City
Dublin City Councillors have approved a proposal to increase parking charges in the city. Prices will be hiked up by 10% in July, marking the first rise in fares since 2008. A €9 per hour fee for coaches was also approved and will now go for public consultation.
Nursing Strikes Continue Due To Lack Of Govt Engagement
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has launched a second day of strike action across the State following an unsatisfactory response from the government. Industrial action resumed today, Tuesday 05 February at 8am, with picket lines excepted to remain busy until around 4pm.
Two Arrested After Overnight Burglaries In Two Counties
Gardaí have arrested two men following a number of overnight burglaries at business premises in County Wicklow and County Wexford. Shortly after 2am on Tuesday morning, 05 February, a number of men were reported to have forced entry into a filling station in Gorey Town.
Calls For End To JobPath Employment Programme
Sinn Fein has demanded an end to the JobPath employment scheme. The programme is designed to help those who have been out of work for a long period of time back into employment, but the party claims that two private companies behind the initiative are making money, to the detriment of job seekers.
Two Men Arrested After Wexford Post Office Robbery
Two men in their 20's have been arrested in connection with a robbery at a post office in County Wexford. The incident took place in Bridgetown at around 10.30am on Monday 04 February.

Irish News on Fri, Feb 5 2016, 3,653 days ago

Major Delays On M1 Following Collision
Motorists are facing severe delays on the M1 southbound following a collision involving two HGVs. The Dublin Fire Brigade is currently at the scene. No one has been seriously injured, however the size of the trucks is the cause of the road closure, according to Gardai.
NBRU Lodges Pay Claim For Dublin Bus And Bus Éireann Drivers
The National Bus and Rail Union (NBRU) has lodged pay claims with public transport operators for Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann drivers.
Election Campaigns For Fine Gael, Labour And Fianna Fail In 'Tatters' - SF
The election campaigns for Fine Gael, Labour and Fianna Fail are in "tatters", according to Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty. Mr Doherty made the claim after they were all caught lying about figures.
DataSolutions To Create 20 New Jobs
DataSolutions is to create 20 new jobs over the next three years. The firm is investing £3.8 million and plans to expand into the UK with a new office in Theale, Reading.
Body Of Missing Dublin Woman Found
The body of a woman from Dublin has been found. Christina Lavin, 59, was last seen at her home in the Kilmainham Bank area on Emmet Road on 16 January. Gardai issued several appeals for help to trace her in the past few weeks. Her death is not being treated as suspicious.
DataSolutions To Create 10 New Jobs In Dublin
DataSolutions has announced it is to create 20 news jobs over the next three years. The £3.8 million investment will see the company's workforce doubled. Half of the jobs will be at DataSolution's new office in Theale, Reading, while the remaining 10 jobs will be based in Dublin.
Child Dies Of Swine Flu
Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed a child has died from a strain of influenza, linked to swine flu. It is understood the child, who was from the west of Ireland, died in a Dublin hospital within the last week.

Irish News on Thu, Feb 5 2015, 4,018 days ago

Irish Scientists Develop Bowel Cancer Test
A new €25 blood test for bowel cancer has been developed by researchers, which could save thousands of lives by detecting the disease at its earliest stages.
Seven New Schools To Be Developed Across Ireland
Seven new primary schools are to be developed across Ireland within the next two years. Four of the schools will open in 2015 with the other three opening in 2016. The schools are to be established in Cork, Dublin, Galway and Wicklow.
Two Arrested After Cannabis Seizure In Limerick
Two men are being questioned by gardaí after cannabis, worth almost €500,000, was discovered in Co Limerick on Wednesday night. The men, aged 36 and 39, were arrested after gardaí carried out searches on four houses.
€140,000 Worth Of Cocaine Seized In West Dublin
Gardaí have seized cocaine worth €140,000 at premises in Ronanstown in west Dublin. The discovery was made during a raid at around 7pm on Wednesday. A woman was arrested at the scene however she has since been released without charge.
Plans Approved To Post Calorie Count On Menus
The Cabinet has approved plans for all food service outlets to post the amount of calories of all meals on menus. The information is to be put alongside the price of all items offered on menus, at the point where the food is ordered, whether at tables or counters.
Woman Released Without Charge Over Donegal Murder
A woman arrested in connection with the murder of Seamus Donnelly has been released without charge. Mr Doherty was killed at his home in Drumacanoo on 17 June 2012. The woman, 57, was released this morning. A man, 51, who was arrested on Wednesday is still being questioned by garda.
Man Arrested Following Cannabis Find
Gardai have arrested a man after 300 cannabis plants, worth around €250,000, were seized in Co Offaly. The plants were found at a house at Coolcur in Rhode on Wednesday. A 50-year-old male is currently being detained at Tullamore Garda Station.

Irish News on Wed, Feb 5 2014, 4,383 days ago

Ireland's Nitrates Derogation Renewal Welcomed
The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan TD, and the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Mr Simon Coveney TD, has announced that Ireland has today secured a derogation under the Nitrates Directive after a vote at a meeting of the EU Nitrates Management
Storm Conditions Continue To Impact The Eircom Network
Currently 10,000 people have reported high faults on the eircom network due to the high winds, floods and storms. The firm says 700 crews are working nationwide to restore the service.
Cannabis Plants Seized In Co Kerry
Cannabis plants worth an estimated street value of €160,000 have been seized by Gardaí following the search of a house at Kilgarvan, Co Kerry on Tuesday. At around 5.40pm, Gardaí searched a house at Gorthloughera, and found that the house had been used for cultivating cannabis.
Hundreds Attend Funeral Of Jonny Byrne
Hundreds of people have attended the funeral mass of a man who died after being swept away in the River Barrow on Saturday night. Jonathon 'Jonny' Byrnes body was recovered on Sunday morning.
FoI Law Should Be Extended To Bring Eirgrid Under Its Remit - FF
Fianna Fáil has introduced new legislation to bring EirGrid under the powers of the Freedom of Information Act. Spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform Seán Fleming has moved the Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill in the Dáil.
Unemployment Figures Drop 7% In January
The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD, has welcomed the Live Register figures for January, which show that unemployment on a seasonally adjusted basis has fallen for the 19th month in a row.
Pensioner Killed In Co Kerry Crash
A pensioner has been killed in a traffic collision in Cahirciveen, County Kerry, on Tuesday night. The crash, between a car and a 90-year-old female pedestrian, happened at around 8.40pm on a small bye-road just off the N70. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

Irish News on Tue, Feb 5 2013, 4,748 days ago

Call For Independent Investigation Into Horsemeat Controversy
Fianna Fáil Agriculture Spokesperson, Éamon Ó Cuív, has called for an independent investigation into the horsemeat controversy after another beef processing plant was found to have equine DNA in their product.
Galway Man Remanded In Custody Following Assault
A man from County Galway has been remanded in custody in relation to a serious assault on another man at Rosseveal Pier, Connemara. Jason McLoughlin, 21, was charged with assaulting David Kilblane, 23, causing him harm on 3rd February.
Drivers Urged To Take Extra Care On The Roads
Motorists have been urged to take extra care on the roads due to snowfall overnight. On minor roads, ice and snow are causing major problems. Cavan, Drogheda, Monaghon, Kells, Greystones, Navan and Kilkenny city have particularly been affected by heavy snow.
Council Confirms Cost Of Extra Councillors Will Be Over €330,000
Dublin City Council has confirmed in a report to Fianna Fáil Councillor Paul McAuliffe that the cost of implementing the government's plan to increase the number of councillors in the city by 11 will cost more than €330,000 annually from the city's already stretched budget.
Ireland's Oldest Person Passes Away
Ireland's oldest person Annie Kett has died at the age of 107. She passed away at Thorpe's Nursing Home in Clarina, Co Limerick, surrounded by family and friend on Sunday. Mrs Kett was Anne Hayes in the Glen, Killahoe, in 1905.
Man Arrested Following Cannabis Find
A man has been arrested following the discovery of cannabis plants in the Kilclare area of Carrick-on Shannon. The plants, valued at €240,000, were recovered after a house was searched yesterday afternoon. The 44-year-old man is currently being detained at Manorhamilton garda station.
Mans Body Found In Drumcondra
A mans dead body has been discovered at a house on Church Avenue, Drumcondra, in the early hours of this morning. The man, believed to be in his 30's was found shortly before 2am. His bey has been taken to the City morgue and a post mortem will be carried out later today.

Irish News on Fri, Feb 5 2010, 5,844 days ago

Seven Year Sentence For Wife Killer
The judge presiding over what has been the most discussed trial so far this year has finally delivered his sentence of seven years to Eamonn Lillis, for the manslaughter of his wife.
DUP Backs Justice Deal
Democratic Unionist Assembly members have given their unanimous support to a deal that will see policing and justice powers devolved to the North's power-sharing government. The party's 35 MLAs backed the blueprint document following a round of late night talks at Stormont last night.
Oil Tanker Entering From North Seized
Officers from Revenue's Customs Service in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, have announced the seizure of an oil tanker illegally importing kerosene from the North. Customs officers, assisted by officers from Sligo made the interception yesterday.
Bitech Workers "Devastated" At Closure
Workers in County Louth, are said to have been devastated at the news of the closure of Bitech Engineering leading to the loss of over 200 jobs. The decision came from its parent company, Glen Dimplex, which is based in Dublin.
Finance Bill Boosts Bin Bills
The publication of the Finance Bill by the Government today has revealed refuse bin charges and other local authority service charges are set to rise. Measures introduced in the new Finance Bill mean VAT will now be imposed on some services provided by local authorities from July 1.
Central Bank Grounds Spouse Flights
After yesterday's outrage over misuse of taxpayer's money, the new governor of the Central Bank, Patrick Honohan, has released a statement banning the use of the bank's expenses to bankroll expensive flights for spouses.
Belfast Bomb Blast Slammed
A top republican has condemned the people responsible for a Belfast bomb attack, and said they "offer our community nothing". The Sinn Féin MLA for North Belfast Gerry Kelly slammed those responsible for another pipe bomb attack in the north of the city last night.
Prostate Cancer Breakthrough By Cork Researchers
Cork researchers have revealed they have created a vaccine that could be used to protect against prostate cancer.
Cork Road Accident Kills Man
A young man has died after being fatally injured during a road collision in County Cork. Gardai at Anglesea Street are investigating the fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the South Ring Road, Douglas, Cork shortly after midnight this morning.

Irish News on Thu, Feb 5 2009, 6,209 days ago

Dáil Vote On Spending Cuts Imminent
The Dáil will today vote on the Government's latest round of spending cuts. Included in the cuts the is the controversial public service pension levy, which is believed will harshly affect the take-home pay of public servants.
Man Arrested Over Corcoran Disappearance
A man has been arrested this morning in connection with the disappearance of a pensioner. Shortly after 8.00am today, Gardaí in Bandon investigating the disappearance of Ann Corcoran from County Cork arrested a 49-year-old male on suspicion of murder.
Gardaí Launch Knife Campaign
A knife crime awareness campaign has been launched by Gardaí in an effort to curtail the lethal use of blades on Ireland's streets.
'Smarter Transport' To Reduce Ireland's Car Dependancy
The Government's latest plan to alleviate the congested roads has published under the name of the Smarter Transport Initiative. The plan aims to reduce car commutes by 500,000, and moving them to more sustainable forms of transport.
Ryanair Reduces Shannon Service
Ryanair is cutting its Shannon aircraft numbers over what it calls the "unfair" travel tax. A spokesman revealed this morning that Ryanair's Shannon traffic is to fall by 40% from 1.9million to 1.2million, with the result of 100 jobs being cut from the airport.
Mayo Firm Unveils 'Worlds Most Efficient' Solar Panel
An Irish company today launched what has been described as the most efficient solar panel ever produced. Surface Power in Co Mayo said it plans to create 20 new jobs over the next 12 months with the launch and international distribution of its breakthrough product.
Passengers Escape As Tree Rips Roof Off Bus
An early morning Dublin bus has had its roofed ripped off by an overhanging tree. The 10 passengers on board the double-decker escaped unharmed when it crashed during rush hour traffic. The bus driver has been taken to the Mater Hospital to be treated for shock. The incident occurred at around 8.

Irish News on Tue, Feb 5 2008, 6,575 days ago

News Brief
Charity Warns Cancer Is On Rise Ireland faces an impending rise in cancer cases as the population ages. The Irish Cancer Society has warned of a major increase in the incidence of the disease as the population grows older.
Ryanair Ordered To Pay Damages To French President
A French court has today ordered Ryanair to pay damages to the French President and his wife. The low-cost airline was ordered to pay damages of €60,001 to President Nicolas Sarkozy and his new wife, Carla Bruni, after using a photo of the couple in an advertisement.
Fresh High Court Action Over Tara Ruins
A Limerick man has today launched a new high court action aimed at protecting the Lismullin national monument near the Hill of Tara, Co Meath. Gordon Lucas is seeking to enforce EU environmental impact assessment directives and the European Convention on Human Rights.
Government Grant for Orange Order
The Government has announced grants worth €250,000 to help fund the Orange Order in four southern border counties. A company, Cadolemo Ltd, set up by Orange lodges in Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim and Donegal will receive the money over the next two years.
Roscommon Man Convicted Of Raping Babysitter
A 58-year-old man has been convicted of raping a babysitter more than two decades ago. The jury, who returned an 11-1 majority verdict on day five of the trail at the Central Criminal Court, found the Roscommon man guilty, on one count of rape and three counts of indecent assault.
Spanish Police Probe Irish Drug Dealer Shooting
Police in Spain are investigating the murder of a man, believed to be a prominent Irish drug dealer, on the Costa del Sol. Patrick Doyle, from Dublin's inner city, was shot dead after the car in which he was travelling was ambushed in the southern resort town of Estepona yesterday.
Advisory Body To Improve Broadband
Communications Minister Eamon Ryan today announced a new advisory body set up to look at improving Ireland's broadband infrastructure. The International Advisory Forum on Next Generation Broadband Networks will examine how broadband service can be improved in Ireland.
Hotels Group Launch Court Challenge On Wages
The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) is to launch a court challenge today against the fixing of a statutory minimum wage for hotel workers.
New Streamlined Grants Scheme For Students
A bill has been introduced that will streamline the student grant application scheme to provide a single statutory basis for all claims.
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