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Irish News on Thu, Jun 27 2019, 2,557 days ago

Social Welfare Delays Leaving Many 'Waiting Months For A Decision'
The ongoing delays in Social Welfare appeal are leaving many "waiting months for a decision", Fianna Fáil TD, Eamon Scanlon, has said. Deputy Scanlon said: "My clinics and those contacting my office repeatedly seek assistance with their Social Welfare appeals.

Irish News on Wed, Jun 27 2018, 2,922 days ago

Garda And Facebook Agree To Publish Child Safety Alerts To Social Media
A new agreement between An Garda Síochána and Facebook will ensure that an alert will be sent to every Facebook user in Ireland when a child is reported missing and believed to be in serious danger.

Irish News on Tue, Jun 27 2017, 3,287 days ago

Cork County Council Launches Industrial Action
SIPTU members in Cork County Council launched industrial action at 8.30am this morning, 27 June, in a dispute resulting from the refusal of management to recruit more staff.
Garda And RSA Launch Summer Road Safety Campaign
An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are appealing to all road users to take greater care on the roads this summer, which traditionally carries higher risk for all road users.  As of 26 June, there have been 76 road fatalities, 11 fewer compared to this date last year.

Irish News on Mon, Jun 27 2016, 3,652 days ago

Ministers Congratulate Irish Soccer Team For 'Gallant Efforts' At Euro 2016
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, and the Minister of State for Sport and Tourism, Patrick O'Donovan, have congratulated the Ireland soccer team on their "gallant efforts" during the Euro 2016 soccer championship finals.
Labour Launches New Equal Status Schools Bill
Labour has launched the Equal Status (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016 at an event at the Royal College of Physicians in Dublin. The Bill will be debated in Labour's Private Members' time in Dáil Éireann on Tuesday, and will be voted on, on Thursday.
Fianna Fáil Mark 20th Anniversary Of Murder Of Veronica Guerin
Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Justice and Equality, Jim O'Callaghan, has marked the 20th anniversary of the murder of Veronica Guerin. "Veronica's remarkable courage & relentless determination in chronicling Ireland's underground drugs trade still resonates today, twenty years after her death.
Sinn Féin Urge 'Maximum Cooperation' Between Govt And NI Executive
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has called on the Irish government to "think nationally" and for the "maximum cooperation between the (Northern Ireland) Executive".
Students Encouraged To Consider Careers In ICT
Students are being encouraged to consider a career in ICT ahead of course deadlines on 01 July, by the Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton, and the Minister for Training and Skills, John Halligan.
Over €4m Cannabis Seized At Rosslare Port
Cannabis worth an estimated €4.3 million has been seized by Revenue Officers at Rosslare Port. The smuggled drugs were concealed in a consignment of frozen meat in an unaccompanied container that arrived from France.
Appeal Issued For Missing 44-Year-Old Woman
Gardaí have are appealing for help to trace missing 44-year-old Karen Scott, from Finglas since Saturday 25 June. She is described as being approximately 5' 4'' tall and of medium build with blue eyes and short blonde hair.
Independent Counselling Service Introduced For Gardaí
A new independent counselling service is to be introduced for gardaí officers, civilian staff and garda reserve officers. The free service will provide employees with immediate support from accredited counsellors over the phone and, if needed, up to eight face-to-face counselling sessions.
Witness Appeal Following Alleged Assault In Dublin
Gardaí in Dublin are appealing for witnesses of an alleged assault at Dame Lane, Dublin, on Saturday 25 June. Gardaí were alerted to the discovery of an unconscious man by a member of the public at about 11.30pm.

Irish News on Fri, Jun 27 2014, 4,383 days ago

Job Protection Must Be Priority In SME Sector - FG
Protecting jobs must be the priority when dealing with the large level of debt within the SME sector, Fine Gael has said.
Customs Dog Uncovers Over €500,000 Worth Of Drugs At Rosslare Europort
Drugs worth an estimated €534,000 have been uncovered at Rosslare Europort, by a customs dog called Ralph. 2.7kg of heroin, 1.1kg of ecstasy, almost 1kg of cannabis resin and 0.2kg of LSD tablets were seized by revenue officers on Thursday night.
Men Arrested In Connection With Serious Sexual Assault After Concert
Gardaí in Cork have arrested two men in connection with an alleged serious sexual assault, following a Jason Derulo concert in the city.
One-Off Grant Announced For Mountain Rescue Services
A special one-off grant of €200,000 is to be made available for Mountain Rescue Ireland, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar and Minister of State for Tourism & Sport, Michael Ring have announced.
Gardaí Appeal Over Fatal Road Crash In Cork
Gardaí have appealed for information about a road accident in Co Cork on Thursday in which an eight-year-old girl died. A woman in her 30s, understood to be the child's mother, remains in a critical condition in hospital.
Investigation Launches After Body Is Found In Co Wicklow
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a woman's body at a house in Bray, Co Wicklow. It is understood that the discovery was made at a house on the Southern Cross Road. The body is believed to be that of a woman aged in her 50s.
Drugs Worth Over €6m Seized By Garda
Drugs with an estimated street value of €6.3m have been seized in two separate raids in Dublin and Drogheda. Gardaí seized heroin worth an estimated €4.05m when they stopped and searched an articulated lorry on the M1 near Drogheda, Co Louth on Thursday night.

Irish News on Thu, Jun 27 2013, 4,748 days ago

Economy Slips Back Into Recession - CSO
New figures show that the economy has slipped back into recession, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO). In the first three months of the year, the economy contracted by 0.6%. A growth drop of 0.
Man Arrested Following Double Murder
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the double murder which happened in Killorglin, Co Kerry. Jolanta Lubiene and her daughter Enrika were found dead at their home on 16th June. The suspect is currently being detained in Killarney Garda Station.
Four Firms Announce 90 New Jobs
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today announced the creation of 90 new jobs for Dublin in four fast-growing companies. The projects are supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation through IDA Ireland.
Minister Launches Summer Reading Programme
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., has launched this year's Summer Reading Programme at Rathmines Library in Dublin. The Programme runs in public libraries every July and August and is a hugely popular and successful reading event for children of all ages and abilities.
Govt Announces Magdalene Redress Fund
Labour TD for Wicklow, Anne Ferris, has said that the Magdalene redress fund announced by the Government is a small but significant step in helping survivors move on with their lives. She said: "These women have endured the most harrowing of experiences, and their pain is unfathomable.
High Pharmaceutical Prices Slammed
Labour Phil Prendergast MEP has announced her disappointment at the conclusions of the ESRI Report on Pharmaceutical Prices in Ireland.
Central Bank Publishes Revised Code Of Conduct On Mortgage Arrears
The Central Bank of Ireland today published the revised Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears (CCMA) setting out requirements for mortgage lenders dealing with borrowers facing or in mortgage arrears.

Irish News on Wed, Jun 27 2012, 5,113 days ago

Ex FG Town Councillor Sentenced To Six Years
Ex Fine Gael town councillor Fred Forsey Jr has been sentenced to six years in prison, with two years suspended, for corruptly accepting payments from a property developer. He was found guilty of accepting €80,000 in bribes from developers, in six counts of corruption.
Bord Na Móna Workers Go On Strike
Bord Na Móna workers are on a two-day strike in a dispute over pay. The firm offered to increase employees pay by 3.5%, which would be paid to workers over two phases and a lump sum of €1,000 to every worker.
O'Brien Calls On Govt To Amend The Proceeds Of Crime Acts
Speaking in the Dáil the Sinn Féin spokesperson on justice and equality Jonathan O’Brien TD called on the Government to amend the Proceeds of Crime Acts to ensure that monies seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau can be put back in to communities that are worst affected by drugs.
Improvements To Terms Of Sow Welfare Scheme Announced
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, today announced that a revised Sow Welfare Scheme would be opened at the beginning of next month in order to further assist the pig sector in Ireland to comply with the new EU animal welfare rules which come into effect at the begi
Woman Assaulted At St Georges Quay
Gardai are appealing for information following a serious assault which occurred at Georges Quay, Dublin 2, on Sunday 24th June 2012. At approximately 2.
Enterprise Ireland Achieves Record Level Of Exports
Enterprise Ireland's Annual Report and Accounts for 2011 published today, Wednesday 27th June 2012, show that Enterprise Ireland client companies achieved record levels of exports of €15.2bn in 2011.
Approved Planning Permissions Drop By 63%
In the first quarter of 2012, planning permissions were granted for 1,355 dwelling units, compared with 3,667 units for the same period in 2011, a decrease of 63%, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
Sherlock Visits European Parliament For Talks On Irish Presidency Of EU
The Minister for Research and Innovation, Sean Sherlock TD, was in Brussels, where he held a series of consultations with members of the European Parliament to discuss the European Union's research and innovation agenda during Ireland's EU Presidency in the first half of 2013.

Irish News on Mon, Jun 27 2011, 5,479 days ago

Saturdays Announce Belfast And Dublin Dates
All girl pop band The Saturdays have announced two exclusive Irish dates onto the end of their upcoming arena tour. The girls will be coming to Belfast’s Odyssey Arena on Sunday December 18 and The O2, Dublin the following night.
Bruton Welcomes Creation Of 757 Jobs At Tesco
Tesco Ireland have announced a €120 million investment programme which is creating 757 new jobs across the country. Construction work on the various projects will also support another 548 building jobs. The investment programme extends until summer 2012.
Up To 40 New Schools To Be Established In Six Years
Twenty new primary schools and twenty new post-primary schools are to be established in the next six years.
McGuiness Hails Londonderry Peace Bridge
A new bridge linking Derry's divided communities will be a "catalyst for change", Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has said. Mr McGuiness joined First Minister Peter Robinson and the Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny at the official opening of the 235-metre Peace Bridge across the River Foyle.
€5B Taxes Lost Due To Growing Black Economy
An independent organisation has called on the Government to introduce tough measures to address the significant increase in the black economy, which is costing the State €5billion annually in lost taxes.
Louis Walsh Issues Statement Over Alleged Assault
Louis Walsh has released a statement in the wake of indecent assault accusations. A spokesperson for the X Factor judge said: “Louis would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming number of messages of support from around the world that he has received over the last 48 hours.

Irish News on Fri, Jun 27 2008, 6,574 days ago

Archbishop Willing To Relinquish Control Of Schools
The Archbishop of Dublin has said he is prepared to surrender their Catholic patronage of some primary schools - if that is what parents want. Speaking at an education conference in Dublin today, Diarmuid Martin said he believed ways could be found to extend the role of other patronage models.
GPs Used Internet For Diagnosis
A major disability group has called for the establishment of a national centre for people affected by rare medical disorders, following revelations that GPs resort to the internet for diagnosis.
Bertie's Office Rennovation’s Cost €220,000
A government agency, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has revealed it spent over €200,000 on renovating a new Daíl office for the former Taoiseach. The office was refitted for Bertie Ahern to be his new workplace after relinquishing his post as Taoiseach and it’s associated office space.
Skipper Jailed For Manslaughter
In the first case of its type, the skipper of a vessel that sank causing the death of two of its crew has been jailed for a year.
Civil Partnership Bill Opposed By Fianna Fail Senator
A Wexford-based Senator is leading a campaign to ensure a Bill to introduce civil partnerships does not go ahead.
Family Calls For Tighter Nursing Home Regulations
The family of Maura Reynolds who was found dead after she went missing from a nursing home one Christmas night has called for new regulations governing nursing homes. Mrs Reynolds, a 78 year-old Alzheimer's sufferer, died after disappearing from a Bray nursing home on 25th December 2005.
Homeless Pregnant Woman Stabs Pole In Garda Station
A homeless pregnant woman - who herself was born in custody - has been convicted and sentenced for stabbing a Polish man.
Cork Cargo Terminal Planning Permission Refused
Planning permission for a multi-million euro cargo terminal in Cork Harbour has been denied. Speculation the application could fail came after more than 500 objections against the development were lodged with the planning appeals body.
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