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Irish News on Tue, Oct 29 2019, 2,557 days ago

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.

Irish News on Mon, Oct 29 2018, 2,922 days ago

Almost 140,000 Bed Days Lost To Discharge Delays - HSE Figures
HSE figures have revealed that more than 136,239 bed days were lost in the hospital system owing to delayed discharges during the first eight months of the year.

Irish News on Thu, Oct 29 2015, 4,018 days ago

€3m Worth Of Cocaine And Heroin Seized In Tallaght
Gardaí have seized heroin and cocaine worth an estimated €3 million during a planned vehicle stop in Tallaght on Wednesday night.
Man To Appear In Court Over Sligo Murder
A 33-year-old man is due to appear in court charged in connection with the murder of a woman in Sligo town. The man was arrested by gardaí following the discovery of the woman's body at a house on Mailcoach Road at about 10:30 on Wednesday morning.
Govt Urged To Review Income Threshold For Social Housing
Sinn Féin has called on the government to review the income thresholds for social housing. General Election candidate for Cork South Central, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, said that the thresholds need to be reviewed and revised upwards.
Irish Water Strategic Plan 'Imaginative Work Of Fiction' - FF
Irish Water's 25 year strategic services plan has been criticised as an "imaginative work of fiction", by Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Environment and Local Government, Barry Cowen. "Following on from the false promise of a €5.
'Meaningful Debate On Renewable Energy Only Way Forward' - FG
A meaningful debate on renewable energy and climate change is only way forward, Fine Gael's Marcella Corcoran Kennedy has said.
Cigarettes And Cash Seized In Limerick
Ten thousand cigarettes and almost €7,000 in cash have been seized by Revenue Officers during a planned vehicle search in Limerick. The 'M&J' cigarettes and cash were discovered when a car was stopped and searched by officers in Limerick city.
Tourism Figures Increase In First Nine Months Of 2015
Official figures have revealed a 12.5% increase in overseas visits to Ireland for the first nine months of the year.

Irish News on Wed, Oct 29 2014, 4,383 days ago

500k Homes To Benefit From Broadband Roll-Out
500,000 homes and businesses across Ireland are to benefit from investment in fibre-to-the-home broadband services being rolled out. Telecommunications companies have so far invested some €2.
Charity Condemns Fair Deal Waiting Lists
Homeless charity ALONE has condemned a fifteen-week waiting list it says is facing Fair Deal Scheme applicants. The Fair Deal scheme aims to support people who need long-term financial home care.
Meat Protest Highlights Farmers' Anger - IFA
A turnout of thousands of farmers at meat plants across Ireland is a strong indicator of the anger over a €350 per head cattle price gap with the UK, according to the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA).
Shotgun Aimed At Irish Water Employee
A gun has been seized from a man, 65, after he pointed it at an Irish Water employee in County Louth, according to gardai. The incident occurred at a property in Ardee after 9am on Tuesday. A spokesman said that the worker was looking for a stop-com for the mains of the house.
Visiting Restrictions Placed On Galway Hospital
Visiting restrictions have been put in place at the University Hospital Galway following an outbreak of a winter vomiting bug. According to reports, a number of patients at the hospital are already showing symptoms of the virus and staff are now trying to stop the spread of the bug.
Increased Public Transport Fares From Saturday
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has approved plans to increase public transport fares. The fare increases will range from between 1% and 28%, with some coming into effect from this Saturday (1 November).
Valuable Paintings Stolen In Co Wicklow
Three paintings, described as valuable, have been stolen from a house in Co Wicklow, it has been revealed. The paintings were taken from a property in the Donard area last Wednesday evening (22 October).

Irish News on Tue, Oct 29 2013, 4,748 days ago

Tanaiste Calls For Gay Adoption Legislation Ahead Of Marriage Referrendum
Legislation to allow the adoption of children by gay parents should be established ahead of a referendum on same-sex marriage, Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore has said.
Varadker Urges Howlin To Act On Proposed Rate Increases
Transport Minister Leo Varadker is "putting pressure" on an independent body responsible for the €3.5m Croke Park and Aviva Stadium rate increase, according to the Irish Independent. Under the first rates review in a number of years, the new proposed rates bill for the Aviva Stadium stands at €2.
Revenue Asking How You Plan To Pay Property Tax
Some 960,000 people are to receive a letter from the Revenue Commissioners asking them to indicate their preferred payment method for next year's collection of the Local Property Tax.
Vigils Held To Mark One Year Since Death Of Savita Halappanavar
Around 100 people gathered in Galway's Eyre Square on Monday evening to mark the one year anniversary of the death of Savita Halappanavar. A candlelight vigil was held to mark the death of Mrs Halappanavar, who died at Galway Hospital one year ago.
Ryanair Pilot Group Calls For Discussions With Airline
Ryanair has been urged to enter talks on "industrial relations and professional matters" by a group claiming to represent over 50% of the airlines pilots. The Ryanair Pilot Group made the call at its first public meeting, held this morning in Brussels.
SIPTU Members To Discuss Next Dublin Bus Move
SIPTU bus drivers at Dublin are meeting to discuss their next move following their rejection of a cost-cutting plan.
Taxi Drivers Challenge Govt Over Licence Deregulation
Three taxi drivers are challenging the government in the High Court over a decision made 13 years ago to liberalise the taxi market "overnight". According to reports the High Court has heard that the state had acted "unreasonably and unfairly" and had wiped out the value of a taxi licence.
Public Urged To Install Carbon Monoxide Monitors
The public has been urged to be more aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. Ahead of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month in November, Sinn Féin MLA and Chair of the Health Committee Maeve McLaughlin said that people needed to be warned of the dangers.
Govt Copyright Group Publish Recommendations
A series of recommendations have been published that seek to adapt copyright law "for the digital age". The government-appointed Copyright Review Committee has published its report, proposing changes to copyright law.

Irish News on Mon, Oct 29 2012, 5,113 days ago

World War II Pardons Legislation To Be Published In November
Labour T.D., Gerald Nash, has confirmed that the legislation to pardon Irish Defence Forces members who deserted to fight with the Allies in World War II, is to be published before the end of November.
Suspect Devices In Dublin Made Safe
Two suspect devices discovered in Dublin on Saturday night have been made safe. The army bomb disposal team were called to a house at Arglen in Lucan at around 10pm. The device was made sage a short time after. A second device was found on the Capplagh Road after midnight and was also made safe.
'Ireland Will Not Require A Second Bailout' - Schauble
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schauble has said that Ireland will not require a second bailout. He made his comments after a meeting with Irish Finance Minister Michael Noonan and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin.
Teenage Girl Commits Suicide After Bullying Claims
A 13-year-old girl has committed suicide after warning people the day before that she was going to kill herself. Erin Gallagher from Donegal Road in Ballybofey, killed herself on Saturday following many abusive messages posted on a online discussion forum.
Ndungu Wins Dublin Marathon
Kenya's Geofrey Ndungu has won the Dublin marathon today in a time of two hours 11 minutes. 14,300 people registered for the event, which kicked off at 9am this morning. Ndungo also won last year's race.
Grant Delays Prevent Students Accessing Essential College Services
The severe delays in processing student grants this year has left many students unable to access essential college services, according to Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Education and Skills Charlie McConalogue.
Man Found Dead In Stabbing Incident
A man was found dead in Dublin in what is believed to be a stabbing incident. The victim, in his 20's, was found lying unconscious on the ground at 7am this morning on St Donagh's Road in Donaghmede. He was take to Beaumont Hospital where he died a short time later.

Irish News on Fri, Oct 29 2010, 5,844 days ago

Cannabis Worth €500k Seized In Wicklow
A cache of cannabis worth €500,000 has been seized in County Wicklow as part of an ongoing operation.
Prosecutions Looming Against 'Subversive' Banks
Some of Ireland's top banking figures have been described as "subversives" while files against them are being prepared by Gardaí, the Dáil heard yesterday.
Adams Bids For Ballymurphy Inquiry
The Sinn Fein President has revealed what he claimed is new information on the British Army killings of 11 people in west Belfast's Ballymurphy in 1971.
DVD Company Ceases Trading
DVD rental company Chartbusters has confirmed it has ceased trading from today, Friday 19 October, with the loss of 87 jobs. It has closed all 16 stores and entered into voluntary liquidation.
Fresh Contractor Sought For Shannon Housing
Clare County Council confirmed its decision to terminate a contract with Paddy Burke Builders Limited for the completion of the Glaise na Rinne Affordable Housing Scheme in Shannon. The contract with Paddy Burke Builders Ltd., worth in excess of €3m, commenced in August 2009.

Irish News on Thu, Oct 29 2009, 6,209 days ago

Barmen Charged As Drinker Dies
Two barmen working in one of the State's most famous hotels are facing charges of manslaughter after an Englishman died from acute alcohol intoxication. The charges are the first incidence of "liquor liability" criminal proceedings being brought in Ireland.
Ex-Taoiseach Backed For Euro Presidency
The Green Party leader John Gormley has given his support to former Taoiseach John Bruton to become President of the European Council.
Irish Man On Life Support After Sydney Assault
A 23-year-old Irish man is now on life support after an attack in Sydney. Gearóid Walsh was viciously attacked at a takeaway food shop in the Sydney suburb of Coogee last Sunday.
Irish Commissioner Selection Begins
Taoiseach Brian Cowen is holding talks in Brussels focusing on who will be the next Irish commissioner representing Irish interests in the EU.
Second Arrest Made Over 'Tiger' Robbery
A second man has been arrested in connection with a 'tiger' style robbery in Dublin last week. The man in his 20s was arrested in west Dublin, and is currently being detained at Mountjoy garda station under the Offences Against The State Act.
Man Released Over Massereene Killings
Police have released a man held in connection with the Real IRA murders of two soliders. The 39-year-old was arrested and questioned over the killings yesterday. He was also quizzed over the attempted murder of five others at Massereene Barracks in March.
New Mum's Swine Flu Condition 'Stable'
A new mother airlifted from Northern Ireland to London after contracting swine flu is now in a stable condition. The 36-year-old woman was diagnosed with the virus shortly after giving birth at the Erne Hospital in Enniskillen last week.
Prisoners Face Discipline After Disturbance
Six inmates are facing disciplinary proceedings after a disturbance in Castlerea Prison. Three of the inmates were taken to hospital from the County Roscommon prison with minor injuries after the six prisoners caused damage to their cells.
Elton Delays Dublin Show
Elton John has gone breaking his Irish fans' hearts by postponing his Dublin appearance, scheduled for tomorrow. The star's management announced today that Elton John's concert at the O2, Dublin this Friday 30th October has been postponed due to illness.

Irish News on Wed, Oct 29 2008, 6,574 days ago

Education Vote May Depend On Green's Support
There's no let-up to the post Budget pressure on the Government, and while Tánaiste Mary Coughlan said yesterday there will be no changes to the Budget proposals on education, an important headmasters' association has added its voice to calls for rethink.
Gardaí Warning Over Stolen Drugs
Gardaí have released a public warning following a break-in at a pharmacy in Westmeath. Officers are warning that during the burglary, which took place on Monday evening, a large number of various drugs were stolen, some of which could be extremely hazardous.
Tweleve Year Sentence For Alcoholic Sex Attacker
A homeless alcoholic who held a woman prisoner overnight while sexually abusing her and who also attacked another woman has been given a long gaol sentence.
Dublin Running Dry
The Irish capital is 'running dry' and will require a new source of fresh water within seven years to accommodate its fast-growing population.
Waiting Time For Child Psychiatry Revealed
Children and young people are bearing the brunt of deficiencies in the health service with news emerging that over 3,000 children are currently on waiting lists for psychiatric assessments. Official figures also show that as many as 1,000 of those have been waiting more than a year.
Belfast Parade Row Deepens As Drogheda Honours Veterans
While wreaths bearing the Royal Crest will this weekend be laid alongside those in Irish Tricolour colours in an annual cross-border commemoration for WWI British soldiers in Drogheda, (pictured) disagreement continues over the following day's Belfast Services' parade.
Exclusive German Furniture Comes To Ireland
A Dublin-based commercial interiors company has signed a deal to distribute products by the pioneering German environmental furniture company, Wilkhahn, in Ireland.

Irish News on Mon, Oct 29 2007, 6,940 days ago

Court Appearance Follows Dublin Drugs And Firearms Find
A 28-year-old man has appeared before Dublin District Court charged in connection with a large seizure of drugs and firearms at the weekend.
Body Recovered From Sligo Blaze Caravan
A body has reportedly been found on a farm in Co Sligo. The body is believed to have been found in a burnt-out caravan on a farm near Coolaney, late on Sunday night. It is believed that the body if that of a man.
Dublin Hunt For Missing Brazilian
A Brazilian woman who went missing from a Dublin guesthouse last week is being sought by gardaí. Maria Luciana Costa Aguiar, 23, was last seen near the North Circular Road guesthouse where she was staying, around 2.15am on October 25.
Tongues Wag As McAleese Lands In New Zealand
President Mary McAleese has today received a ceremonial welcome in Wellington, New Zealand as she embarked on a six-day visit to the country. She was greeted with a full ancient Maori ritual – tongues out included - by members of the local Maori tribes.
Two More Killed In Overnight Road Crashes
There have been another two fatalities in overnight car crashes. A 22-year-old man died after the car he was a passenger in overturned and struck an embankment in Forenaughts Little in Naas, Co Kildare. The incident happened around 1.50am on Monday.
Deadly Road Toll In Weekend Crashes
One person was killed and seven people injured in two separate road crashes on Sunday. One incident happened near Tulla village in Co Clare around 3am on Sunday. A 29-year-old man was killed when the car he was driving hit a ditch and overturned.
Passport Details To Be Recorded Before GB Travel
The British Ambassador to the Irish Republic has moved to clarify the UK's changing policy on the Common Travel Area between the British Isles.
Competition Hots Up As easyJet Strikes First
Expansion by easyJet at Belfast International Airport is coming just weeks before Aer Lingus opens its controversal Belfast hub. The move will pitch both airlines against Jet2 on the Barcelona route and easyJet alone against Jet2 on the Prague route.
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