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Irish News on Mon, Sep 9 2019, 2,557 days ago

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 People, Mary Butler.
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 examination has been concluded and a murder investigation has been launched.
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 deliver adequate affordable and social housing. She said that a new approach to the problem is needed.
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 Micheál Martin's party "has not learnt a single lesson from the devastation they caused this county".
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 on Education Thomas Byrne, said: "Ireland prides itself on its highly educated workforce.
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 exports.
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 Italian registered merchant vessel where they uncovered 118,140 cigarettes.

Irish News on Fri, Sep 9 2016, 3,652 days ago

Deutsche Bank To Create 40 New Posts In Dublin
Deutsche Bank is to create 40 new jobs in Dublin. The company, which has opened a new data lab named 'The Hive, also announced plans to create a further 125 Technology and Operations roles supporting its Global Markets and Corporate & Investment Banking divisions.

Irish News on Wed, Sep 9 2015, 4,018 days ago

Minister Congratulates Junior Cert Students
The Minister for Education & Skills has congratulated the 59,522 students who will receive their Junior Certificate results today. Minister Jan O'Sullivan said: "I want to congratulate all those who are receiving their Junior Certificate exams results today.
Gardaí Seize Zopiclone Tablets In Dublin
Gardaí have seized a quantity of Zopiclone tablets, worth an estimated street value of €42,000, in Dublin. The seizure was made at a house off Rutland Street on Tuesday morning.
Missing Dylan Corcoran Found Safe And Well
Dylan Corcoran, 21, who went missing from is home Leixlip on Thursday, 03 September, has been found safe and well. Garda launched an appeal after he was last seen in the Rockfield Grove area, Maynooth.
Bord Gáis Energy To Reduce Prices
Bord Gáis Energy has announced a reduction in gas and electricity prices for residential customers. Gas customer unit rates will decrease by 2.5% and electricity customer unit rates will decrease by 2.0%. The prices will come into effect on 01 October this year.
Ten Closure Orders Served On Food Firms In August - FSAI
Ten Closure Orders have been served on food businesses during August, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). Two Prohibition Orders were also served.
Public Consultation On Changes To BCG Programme Begins
A public consultation on proposed changes to the BCG vaccination programme has started in Ireland. The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has evaluated changes to the national infant BCG vaccination programme proposed by the National Immunisation and National TB Advisory Committees.
Newbridge Silverware Reveals Naomi Campbell As New Face Of Its Brand
Newbridge Silverware, based in Co Kildare, has announced international supermodel Naomi Campbell as the new face of its brand. Ms Campbell will work with Newbridge Silverware to launch its 'little blue box' campaign and to promote its new and existing collections over the next two years.

Irish News on Tue, Sep 9 2014, 4,383 days ago

Housing Shortage Described As 'Crisis' By President Higgins
President Michael D Higgins has said that there is a real and urgent need for more public rental accommodation. Speaking at a meeting for homeless families at a Focus Ireland centre, President Higgins described the housing shortage as a "crisis".
FSAI Advise To Boil Frozen Berries Over Possible Hep A Link
Following a number of unexplained cases of Hepatitis A, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has advised people to boil imported frozen berries.
Funeral Held For O'Driscoll Brothers
The funerals of nine-year-old twins Thomas and Paddy and 21-year-old Jonathan O'Driscoll have taken place in Charleville, Co Cork. The twin brothers were found dead at their family home on Thursday afternoon. The body of Jonathan was found later in Buttevant.
Varadkar Announces New CNO Appointees
Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has announced the appointment of three Deputy Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs) in the Department, focusing on primary care and women's health, policy and education, and patient safety.
DCC Reject Poolbeg Plan 52 To 2
The proposed Poolbeg incinerator project has been 'overwhelmingly' rejected by Dublin City Councillors, with 52 against and just two supporting the plan. Councillors in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown also rejected the proposal, however, Fingal voted in favour.
Health Reform Timetable 'Overambitious' - Varadkar
Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has said that the timetable for the health service reforms were "overambitious" from the start.
Investigation Underway After Schoolgirl Shot With Pellet Gun
An investigation has been launched after a schoolgirl was shot in the face with a pellet gun. Gardaí say that the incident happened outside St Joseph's Secondary School in Tulla on Friday afternoon. A teenage boy is understood to have been questioned in connection with the incident.
Two-Year-Old Killed In 'Tragic Accident' In Co Galway
Gardaí in Co Galway have reported the death of a two-year-old boy in Ornamore on Monday night. It is understood that the boy was hit by a car in the driveway of his home at Derrydonnell at about 19:15. Garda say that the car was being driven by one of the child's parents.
First Garda Recruits In Five Years Start Training
One hundred new garda recruits will today begin their training in Templemore, the first new officers to be taken on in five years. The new trainees bring an end to an embargo on recruitment enforced by the previous government.

Irish News on Mon, Sep 9 2013, 4,748 days ago

Govt Urged To Focus On Suicide Prevention
The current approach to preventing suicide is "dangerously unacceptable", according to Fianna Fáil Senator Marc MacSharry, who has called on the government to "drastically increase" spending on suicide prevention.
Sinn Féin Calls On Govt To Be 'Proactive' On North
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adam has called on the Irish government to be "proactive" on the North.
Investigation Launched Into Recycling Plant Death
Gardaí and the Health & Safety Authority have launched an investigation after one man died and another was injured in an accident at a recycling plant. The accident happened at the Greenstar waste recycling facility at Bellymount Industrial Estate in Dublin.
Man Dies In Co Kildare Road Crash
A 35-year-old man has been killed in a single-vehicle collision in Co Kildare. The crash, which injured two other men, happened on the Clane to Kilcock Road at around 9.25am on Sunday. The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigation Launched Into Death At Corrib Gas Tunnel
An investigation has been launched following the death of a man at the Corrib gas tunnel in Aughoose, Co Mayo. It is understood that the German man was working as part of a maintenance support crew at the site when he sustained head injuries at around 9am on Sunday morning.
NTA Produce Dublin Traffic System Overhaul Report
The National Transport Authority (NTA) have produced a plan to "transform the movement of traffic in Dublin City Centre", according to the Irish Times.

Irish News on Fri, Sep 9 2011, 5,479 days ago

EU To Issue Bailout Report
Ireland’s performance against targets set out in the IMF/EU bailout deal will be revealed in a report to be published this morning. The document prepared by the European Commission is expected to show that the country is on track to reduce the deficit as planned.
Kenny Calls For Vatican Support
The Vatican and government continue to debate with Taoiseach Enda Kenny calling for full Vatican support in ensuring children are safe from paedophile priests.
Lack Of Credit Cripples Small Business
Lack of access to overdraft facilities or bank loans is still an issue for Ireland's small business community and continues to have a serious effect on trading and business operations.
Plummeting Property Prices Strain Couples
Falling property prices are causing additional strain on couples going through a separation or divorce, many of which have already lost their jobs and have large mortgages outstanding. House prices in Dublin fell 49% from their peak in February 2007 according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
€7.5bn Available To Exchequer
Imposing losses on junior bondholders in Irish banks has saved €7.5bn, it has been revealed. Speaking before the Joint Oireachtas Committee,John Corrigan, the head of the Nation Treasury Management Agency (NTMA), said the funds can now be re-diverted towards helping to run the country until 2013.
Nightmare Realm Outbreak In Cork
Footage of Cork Footballer Noel O’ Leary being kidnapped by ghoulish figures whilst working in Lotamore woods, Cork, has went viral on Youtube. Things began to escalate out of control earlier in the week when Mr.

Irish News on Thu, Sep 9 2010, 5,844 days ago

Arrests Over Dublin Taxi Assault
Gardaí made five arrests today following an attack on a taxi driver in Dublin city centre early this morning. A taxi was hailed in Ballybrack, Co Dublin, by two men who asked to be taken to Amiens Street. The passengers attacked the driver when the vehicle was at the IFSC at about 1.
Economy Faltering, Says Report
A report on economic competitiveness has placed Ireland bottom of a list of 139 countries worldwide for the state of its banks.
Driver Picked Up Strabane Bomb
A security alert today saw a lucky escape for a plucky taxi driver who found a suspicious object in Strabane.
Irish US Navy Hero Remembered
A US navy veteran who came from Co Mayo has been honoured with news that Tony Killeen, Minister for Defence has unveiled a memorial in the sailor's honour.

Irish News on Wed, Sep 9 2009, 6,209 days ago

Ireland's Transport System To Be Overhauled
Greater Dublin's public transport system is to be overhauled following the announcement of a new Public Transport Bill to end the 77-year-old method for licensing public transport routes.
Ahern Speaks Out Over Armagh Bomb
Justice Minister Dermot Ahern has spoken out in condemnation of the people who planted a huge bomb on a roadside in south Armagh last week.
Cowen 'Unequivocal' No Vote Would Cost Jobs
In his most blunt address on the upcoming Lisbon vote yet, the Taoiseach has said he is "unequivocal" that a 'No' vote would cost Ireland jobs.
Body Of Irishman Found In Brisbane River
A body, believed to be that of an Irishman who went missing in Australia at the weekend, has been recovered in the Brisbane river. 24-year-old Shane O'Halloran went missing on Saturday night after falling overboard a cruise ship.
Labour Party Meet For Think-In
The Labour Party are meeting in Waterford today for their annual 'think-in' ahead of the resumption of the Daíl in October.
120,000 Customers Double-Charged By BOI
It has emerged 120,000 Bank of Ireland customers have been double charged when using their Laser card over the weekend.
Possible End To Tax Relief For Irish Artists
The 30-year-old tax relief for Ireland's musicians, writers and artists could be coming to an end following this weeks report from the Tax Commission.

Irish News on Tue, Sep 9 2008, 6,574 days ago

Mais Dais, As Another Tour Operator Takes A Dive
The prevailing high fuel costs have claimed another airline tour operator, leaving passengers panicking over how they will get home. Dublin-based Futura Gael, a charter flight operator to the Mediterranean and eastern Europe, has suspended all of its flights leaving passengers stranded.
Treacherous Irish Roads Claim Two Lives
A middle-aged man and elderly female have been killed following traffic collisions on Monday morning. Gardai are investigating the first incident in Terenure Road East, Dublin, which occurred at around 10.50am. A car reversing from a house, struck an 82-year-old female pedestrian.
Hopes Low As Pay Deal Talks Resume
Talks over the national pay deal resume at Government buildings in Dublin on Tuesday following their breakdown last month. However, it is believed unions and employers are at polar opposites over reaching a national pay agreement.
Church Anger Over Smaller Role In Schools
Ireland's Catholic leaders have vented their outrage over a government decision to "sideline" them from the planning of new secondary schools. The church heads have reportedly sent a confidential document to the Education Minister Batt O'Keeffe outlining their anger.
Age Activists Fuel Campaigners For Allowance Rise
A lobby group for the elderly has unveiled a billboard campaign calling for increases in the fuel allowance. Age Action, said up to 2,000 older people in Ireland could die this winter as they cannot afford their home heating bills.
Warnings On Alcohol To Ward Off Pregnant Mothers
An Irish MEP has urged the government to put warnings on alcoholic drinks to discourage pregnant mothers from drinking. Ireland East MEP Mairead McGuinness is taking part in a special seminar on the issue on Tuesday, in the European Parliament in Brussels.
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