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Irish News on Fri, Oct 26 2018, 2,922 days ago
Govt To Seek Assistance From EU Globalisation Fund For Bord na Móna Workers
The Government has confirmed that it intends to apply to the EU Globalisation Fund to help affected Bord na Móna workers transition into new employment, a Fine Gael TD has said.
The Government has confirmed that it intends to apply to the EU Globalisation Fund to help affected Bord na Móna workers transition into new employment, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Oversea Visits To Ireland Continue To Rise
Overseas visits to Ireland increased by 7.1% in the first nine months of 2018, the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has shown.
Overseas visits to Ireland increased by 7.1% in the first nine months of 2018, the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has shown.
Structural Assessments Planned For All Schools Built By Western Building Systems
All schools developed by Western Building Systems (WBS) have now been contacted by the Department of Education to arrange for structural assessments to be carried out. It follows the closure of three schools earlier this week that had been built by WBS.
All schools developed by Western Building Systems (WBS) have now been contacted by the Department of Education to arrange for structural assessments to be carried out. It follows the closure of three schools earlier this week that had been built by WBS.
€9m Secured For Redevelopment Of Historic RIAM Building
Funding of €9 million has been announced for the re-development of the Royal Irish Academy of Music's (RIAM) historic Westland Row building. The funding is being provided under the National Development Plan 2018-2027 which commits to exchequer investments of €1.
Funding of €9 million has been announced for the re-development of the Royal Irish Academy of Music's (RIAM) historic Westland Row building. The funding is being provided under the National Development Plan 2018-2027 which commits to exchequer investments of €1.
Irish News on Thu, Oct 26 2017, 3,287 days ago
Man Appears In Court Charged With Dublin Hijackings
A man has appeared before Tallaght District Court charged in connection with a series of hijackings on Monday 23 October.
A man has appeared before Tallaght District Court charged in connection with a series of hijackings on Monday 23 October.
Irish News on Wed, Oct 26 2016, 3,652 days ago
Man Dies In House Fire In Co Wexford
A man in his 70's has died in a house fire in Clonroche, Co Wexford. Emergency services received reports about the blaze at around 9am on Wednesday, 26 October. The man, who was alone in the house at the time, was pronounced dead at the scene. Garda are carrying out a technical investigation.
A man in his 70's has died in a house fire in Clonroche, Co Wexford. Emergency services received reports about the blaze at around 9am on Wednesday, 26 October. The man, who was alone in the house at the time, was pronounced dead at the scene. Garda are carrying out a technical investigation.
Witnesses Sought After Pedestrian Killed In Dublin
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision on Meath Street in Dublin. A man died after he was hit by a truck shortly before midday today, Wednesday, 26 October. The driver of the truck sustained minor injuries and was taken to St James Hospital.
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision on Meath Street in Dublin. A man died after he was hit by a truck shortly before midday today, Wednesday, 26 October. The driver of the truck sustained minor injuries and was taken to St James Hospital.
Investigation Launched Over Alleged Kidnapping In Co Louth
Gardaí in Co Louth are investigating reports that a man was forcibly kidnapped on Tuesday evening, 25 October. It is understood witnesses reported seeing a silver Mercedes travelling towards the M1 at around 5.30pm on the Ardee Link Road when it was rammed from behind by a grey Toyota Avensis.
Gardaí in Co Louth are investigating reports that a man was forcibly kidnapped on Tuesday evening, 25 October. It is understood witnesses reported seeing a silver Mercedes travelling towards the M1 at around 5.30pm on the Ardee Link Road when it was rammed from behind by a grey Toyota Avensis.
Govt Accused Of Failing To Address Growing Industrial Relations Disputes
The government has been accused of failing to address the growing number of industrial relations disputes, by Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams. Mr Adams made the accusation while speaking in the Dáil during Leader' Questions.
The government has been accused of failing to address the growing number of industrial relations disputes, by Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams. Mr Adams made the accusation while speaking in the Dáil during Leader' Questions.
Three Men Arrested In Connection With Co Meath Cannabis Seizure
Three men have been arrested following the seizure of cannabis herb worth an estimated €2.7 million in CO Meath. The discovery was made when detectives searched a number of vehicles in Ashbourne shortly after 3pm on Tuesday, 25 October.
Three men have been arrested following the seizure of cannabis herb worth an estimated €2.7 million in CO Meath. The discovery was made when detectives searched a number of vehicles in Ashbourne shortly after 3pm on Tuesday, 25 October.
Irish News on Mon, Oct 26 2015, 4,018 days ago
Housing Construction Not Meeting Demand - SF
The latest construction figures show that not enough housing is being built to meet demand, Sinn Féin housing spokesperson Dessie Ellis has said.
The latest construction figures show that not enough housing is being built to meet demand, Sinn Féin housing spokesperson Dessie Ellis has said.
Taoiseach Urged To Explain Westport House Decision
The Taoiseach has been urged to explain why the Westport House loan book was removed from the Project Arrow portfolio. Fianna Fáil finance spokesperson, Michael McGrath, made the call following reports that the loans were pulled in recent days and will now be bought in a State backed deal.
The Taoiseach has been urged to explain why the Westport House loan book was removed from the Project Arrow portfolio. Fianna Fáil finance spokesperson, Michael McGrath, made the call following reports that the loans were pulled in recent days and will now be bought in a State backed deal.
Extension Of Daylight Saving Should Be Given 'Further Consideration'
A Justice Committee proposal to extend Daylight Saving Time by three weeks should be given further consideration, Fine Gael TD and Chair of the Oireachtas Justice Committee, David Stanton has said.
A Justice Committee proposal to extend Daylight Saving Time by three weeks should be given further consideration, Fine Gael TD and Chair of the Oireachtas Justice Committee, David Stanton has said.
130 New Jobs Announced For Dublin And Cork
One hundred and thirty new jobs are to be created at three sites in Dublin and Cork, by pharmaceutical firm, Pfizer. A recruitment drive is underway for the jobs, which will be based at Grange Castle in Dublin, and Little Island and Ringskiddy in Cork.
One hundred and thirty new jobs are to be created at three sites in Dublin and Cork, by pharmaceutical firm, Pfizer. A recruitment drive is underway for the jobs, which will be based at Grange Castle in Dublin, and Little Island and Ringskiddy in Cork.
Aldi Announces Minimum Wage Increase
Supermarket chain Aldi has announced that it will increase its minimum rate of pay to €11.50 per hour. Announcing the new rate of pay, which will come into affect on 01 February, 2016, Aldi Ireland said the chain has enjoyed a significant sustained sales growth and store expansion.
Supermarket chain Aldi has announced that it will increase its minimum rate of pay to €11.50 per hour. Announcing the new rate of pay, which will come into affect on 01 February, 2016, Aldi Ireland said the chain has enjoyed a significant sustained sales growth and store expansion.
Yellow Weather Warning Issued
Met Éireann has issued a yellow warning for heavy rainfall and strong winds in a number of counties across Ireland. Heavy rain is expected throughout Monday in Munster and Leinster, with Dublin, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, Meath, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary and Waterford to be the most affected.
Met Éireann has issued a yellow warning for heavy rainfall and strong winds in a number of counties across Ireland. Heavy rain is expected throughout Monday in Munster and Leinster, with Dublin, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, Meath, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary and Waterford to be the most affected.
Home Help Cuts A 'Bitter Betrayal' - FF
The government has been accused of a "bitter betrayal on supports for older people" following confirmation that almost 1.2 million home help hours have been cut over the past five years.
The government has been accused of a "bitter betrayal on supports for older people" following confirmation that almost 1.2 million home help hours have been cut over the past five years.
Irish News on Fri, Oct 26 2012, 5,113 days ago
Child Pornography Case Adjourned For Second Time
The trial of a Co Mayo man who possessed on of the largest collections of pornography ever found by gardaí has been adjourned a second time to allow for further psychiatric evaluation.
The trial of a Co Mayo man who possessed on of the largest collections of pornography ever found by gardaí has been adjourned a second time to allow for further psychiatric evaluation.
Irish Aid To Uganda Suspended After €4m Misappropriated
Direct Irish aid to the Ugandan government has been suspended after it emerged that €4m in funding ended up in an unauthorised account of the office of the country's prime minister, Patrick Amama Mbabazi.
Direct Irish aid to the Ugandan government has been suspended after it emerged that €4m in funding ended up in an unauthorised account of the office of the country's prime minister, Patrick Amama Mbabazi.
New Investigation Launched After Discovery Of Another Human Limb
Gardai are investigating the latest discovery of human remains on a beach in south Dublin. They confirmed that what is believed to be the remains of a right arm was discovered by gardai on patrol at Shankhill beach around midday yesterday.
Gardai are investigating the latest discovery of human remains on a beach in south Dublin. They confirmed that what is believed to be the remains of a right arm was discovered by gardai on patrol at Shankhill beach around midday yesterday.
SIPTU Considers Timing And Nature Of Aer Lingus Action
SIPTU officials are to meet to decide on the timing and form of industrial action at Aer Lingus. It follows the breakdown of talks on the deficit in the joint pension scheme at the airline and the Dublin Airport Authority.
SIPTU officials are to meet to decide on the timing and form of industrial action at Aer Lingus. It follows the breakdown of talks on the deficit in the joint pension scheme at the airline and the Dublin Airport Authority.
Call Made For Paid Private Childminders To Be Vetted
Private, home-based paid child minders should be vetted by gardaí, along with all other adults in the households, a coalition of over 40 organisations has said.
Private, home-based paid child minders should be vetted by gardaí, along with all other adults in the households, a coalition of over 40 organisations has said.
Two Attacked With Knives And Hammers In Dublin City Centre
Two men are being treated in hospital following a violent attack in Dublin city centre in the early hours of Friday morning. One man, originally from China, is in a critical condition in the Mater Hospital after he was attacked outside a restaurant on Capel Street around 2am.
Two men are being treated in hospital following a violent attack in Dublin city centre in the early hours of Friday morning. One man, originally from China, is in a critical condition in the Mater Hospital after he was attacked outside a restaurant on Capel Street around 2am.
44 AIB Regional Branches Close
44 town and village branches of AIB will close across the country today. The closures are part of a major rationalisation of branches within the group, which will see the loss of 67 branches by next year.
44 town and village branches of AIB will close across the country today. The closures are part of a major rationalisation of branches within the group, which will see the loss of 67 branches by next year.
Irish News on Wed, Oct 26 2011, 5,479 days ago
Britney 'Saddened' By Concert Goer's Death
Pop Singer Britney Spears has said that she is "saddened" by the death of a woman who fell from a fairground ride after her concert in Dublin’s O2 Arena. The woman named locally as Siobhan Healey was thrown from a Tip Top ride, which was located outside the arena.
Pop Singer Britney Spears has said that she is "saddened" by the death of a woman who fell from a fairground ride after her concert in Dublin’s O2 Arena. The woman named locally as Siobhan Healey was thrown from a Tip Top ride, which was located outside the arena.
Pill Could Halve Ovarian Cancer Risk
Taking the contraceptive pill for 10 years can halve a woman’s chance of getting ovarian cancer, according to a new survey. It was revealed that using oral contraception for any length of time was associated with a 15% reduction in cancer risk.
Taking the contraceptive pill for 10 years can halve a woman’s chance of getting ovarian cancer, according to a new survey. It was revealed that using oral contraception for any length of time was associated with a 15% reduction in cancer risk.
Administrator To Create 300 Jobs
In a significant boost to Ireland’s job sector a hedge fund administrator has announced that they will create hundreds of jobs. HedgeServ has revealed that it is on track for continued growth in Ireland with the announcement of an additional 300 jobs into the future.
In a significant boost to Ireland’s job sector a hedge fund administrator has announced that they will create hundreds of jobs. HedgeServ has revealed that it is on track for continued growth in Ireland with the announcement of an additional 300 jobs into the future.
Candidates Campaign On Last Day Of Presidential Race
All seven presidential candidates will campaign across the country in an eleventh hour attempt to secure votes before polling day tomorrow. A news 'black out' on radio and TV will come into effect later this afternoon and will last until polls close at 10pm tomorrow night.
All seven presidential candidates will campaign across the country in an eleventh hour attempt to secure votes before polling day tomorrow. A news 'black out' on radio and TV will come into effect later this afternoon and will last until polls close at 10pm tomorrow night.
Tributes Paid To Flash Flood Victims
Ireland has paid tribute and extended sympathy to the families of the two killed during flash floods in the east of the country. Garda Ciaran Jones was swept into the River Liffey and a Filipino woman was killed after her basement flat became submerged in water.
Ireland has paid tribute and extended sympathy to the families of the two killed during flash floods in the east of the country. Garda Ciaran Jones was swept into the River Liffey and a Filipino woman was killed after her basement flat became submerged in water.
O'Reilly To Join RTÉ Executive Board
RTÉ have announced that Willie O'Reilly is to take up the newly-created post of Group Commercial Director. Reporting to the Director General, as a member of the Executive Board, the Group Commercial Director will lead all of the divisional and cross-divisional Commercial staff and operations at RTÉ.
RTÉ have announced that Willie O'Reilly is to take up the newly-created post of Group Commercial Director. Reporting to the Director General, as a member of the Executive Board, the Group Commercial Director will lead all of the divisional and cross-divisional Commercial staff and operations at RTÉ.
Irish News on Tue, Oct 26 2010, 5,844 days ago
Belfast Murder Tried In Dublin Court
The case of a murdered Belfast taxi driver was today being tried in a Dublin Court under a rarely used cross-border anti-terrorist law.
The case of a murdered Belfast taxi driver was today being tried in a Dublin Court under a rarely used cross-border anti-terrorist law.
Man Killed In Ennis Crash
A man aged in his 40s has been fatally injured when his motorcycle was in collision with a motorcar in County Clare. Gardai in the area said they are appealing for witnesses into the fatal road traffic collision, which occurred on the R352 Ennis to Tulla Road, at approximately 7.30am this morning.
A man aged in his 40s has been fatally injured when his motorcycle was in collision with a motorcar in County Clare. Gardai in the area said they are appealing for witnesses into the fatal road traffic collision, which occurred on the R352 Ennis to Tulla Road, at approximately 7.30am this morning.
Ireland 14th Least Corrupt Country
Ireland has finished in the top twenty countries least hampered by corruption in a survey published today. The 2010 Corruption Perceptions Index published by Transparency International, placed Ireland as 14th in world for resisting corruption.
Ireland has finished in the top twenty countries least hampered by corruption in a survey published today. The 2010 Corruption Perceptions Index published by Transparency International, placed Ireland as 14th in world for resisting corruption.
Bus Torched As Co Antrim Goes On Rampage
Vehicles have been high-jacked and a bus and a car burnt out during disorder in Co Antrim's Newtownabbey last night.
Vehicles have been high-jacked and a bus and a car burnt out during disorder in Co Antrim's Newtownabbey last night.
Women Rescued From Human Traffickers In Dublin
Two women have been rescued by Gardaí during an operation tackling human trafficking in the Capital. As part of the operation, officers from the Garda National Immigration Bureau, working in co-operation with the Latvian Police, searched a house in Palmerston, Dublin on Monday afternoon.
Two women have been rescued by Gardaí during an operation tackling human trafficking in the Capital. As part of the operation, officers from the Garda National Immigration Bureau, working in co-operation with the Latvian Police, searched a house in Palmerston, Dublin on Monday afternoon.
Man Arrested Over Wexford Hit And Run
A man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with a hit and run incident that caused the death of a young Wexford student.
A man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with a hit and run incident that caused the death of a young Wexford student.
Irish News on Mon, Oct 26 2009, 6,209 days ago
Appeal Follows Fatal Dublin Shooting
An appeal for information in the fatal shooting of a man in Dublin has been launched by Gardaí. The call for witnesses comes as officers at Blanchardstown investigate the fatal shooting that occurred at approximately 8.30pm on Friday outside a shop at Parslickstown, Mulhuddart, Dublin.
An appeal for information in the fatal shooting of a man in Dublin has been launched by Gardaí. The call for witnesses comes as officers at Blanchardstown investigate the fatal shooting that occurred at approximately 8.30pm on Friday outside a shop at Parslickstown, Mulhuddart, Dublin.
Government Challenges Unions To Find "Better Ideas"
The government has challenged the state's unions to find "better ideas" for dealing with the looming cuts that need to be made in December's budget. Minister of State for Science Conor Lenihan said yesterday that the government hoped to achieve €1.
The government has challenged the state's unions to find "better ideas" for dealing with the looming cuts that need to be made in December's budget. Minister of State for Science Conor Lenihan said yesterday that the government hoped to achieve €1.
Teachers' Qualifications 'Don't Add Up'
A parliamentary question by a member of the opposition has revealed that over a third of Maths teachers in Irish Secondary schools are not qualified in the subject.
A parliamentary question by a member of the opposition has revealed that over a third of Maths teachers in Irish Secondary schools are not qualified in the subject.
Body Recovered After Car Plunge
The body of the driver of a car that fell from 40ft off a cliff on Achill Island in Co Mayo has been recovered from the coast. The vehicle left a cliff road that ran alongside Keem Bay at around 2.30am this morning. Coastguard and Gardaí launched an extensive rescue operation at around 3.
The body of the driver of a car that fell from 40ft off a cliff on Achill Island in Co Mayo has been recovered from the coast. The vehicle left a cliff road that ran alongside Keem Bay at around 2.30am this morning. Coastguard and Gardaí launched an extensive rescue operation at around 3.
Injuries 'Serious' In Tipperary Assault
A 22-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital following a "serious assault" in County Tipperary. Gardai in Thurles are investigating the serious assault that occured on Mitchell Street, Thurles outside a licenced premises at approximately 1.30am on Sunday morning.
A 22-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital following a "serious assault" in County Tipperary. Gardai in Thurles are investigating the serious assault that occured on Mitchell Street, Thurles outside a licenced premises at approximately 1.30am on Sunday morning.
Belfast Train Soon 'Back On Track'
Irish Rail has moved faster than anticipated to bring the inter-city Enterprise train service from Dublin to Belfast back to normal within weeks. By 16 November the service - which has been severely disrupted since a viaduct at Malahide collapsed in August - will be back to 'full steam ahead'.
Irish Rail has moved faster than anticipated to bring the inter-city Enterprise train service from Dublin to Belfast back to normal within weeks. By 16 November the service - which has been severely disrupted since a viaduct at Malahide collapsed in August - will be back to 'full steam ahead'.
Lady Hermon Snubs Tories In North
A top Northern politician has snubbed her party's own conference. Lady Sylvia Hermon has said her absence from the Ulster Unionist's annual gathering was in protest at the party's voting pact with the Conservatives.
A top Northern politician has snubbed her party's own conference. Lady Sylvia Hermon has said her absence from the Ulster Unionist's annual gathering was in protest at the party's voting pact with the Conservatives.
Man Leaves Scene Of Fatal Accident
A man has been arrested after fleeing from the scene of a fatal accident on County Cork in the early hours of this morning. Two men in their 20s were killed in a head on collision of two vehicles at approximately 2.45am this morning on the N25 at Caherulton, Castlemartyr, County Cork.
A man has been arrested after fleeing from the scene of a fatal accident on County Cork in the early hours of this morning. Two men in their 20s were killed in a head on collision of two vehicles at approximately 2.45am this morning on the N25 at Caherulton, Castlemartyr, County Cork.
Vouchers Accelerate Border Trade
Vouchers of up to £1,800 each are up for grabs for companies wanting to overcome barriers to all-island trade and increase their sales.
Vouchers of up to £1,800 each are up for grabs for companies wanting to overcome barriers to all-island trade and increase their sales.
Irish News on Fri, Oct 26 2007, 6,940 days ago
Sligo Protests Loss Of Cancer Care Facility
The proposed withdrawal of cancer care treatment facilities from Sligo General Hospital has been branded "a disgrace". A local councillor has slammed the plans to withdraw cancer treatment and has urged local people to "stand up and be counted" to protect the services.
The proposed withdrawal of cancer care treatment facilities from Sligo General Hospital has been branded "a disgrace". A local councillor has slammed the plans to withdraw cancer treatment and has urged local people to "stand up and be counted" to protect the services.
Aer Lingus Increases Fuel Surcharge
Aer Lingus has announced plans to increase its long haul fuel surcharge as a result of the rising cost of oil.
Aer Lingus has announced plans to increase its long haul fuel surcharge as a result of the rising cost of oil.
State Pay Rises Slammed
Government Ministers’ pay raises shouldn’t be awarded to them at all, on the basis of their current performance. The Irish Opposition has made the call by way of criticism on the recent announcement that the Taoiseach is to receive a pay rise of more than €38,000.
Government Ministers’ pay raises shouldn’t be awarded to them at all, on the basis of their current performance. The Irish Opposition has made the call by way of criticism on the recent announcement that the Taoiseach is to receive a pay rise of more than €38,000.
Fall In Job Creation Will Hit Building Hardest
The levels of immigration to the Irish Republic is set to drop dramatically in the coming year as the creation of new jobs falters. The state training agency, FÁS is forecasting that there will be 50,000 fewer new jobs added to the Irish economy next year compared with the previous 12 months.
The levels of immigration to the Irish Republic is set to drop dramatically in the coming year as the creation of new jobs falters. The state training agency, FÁS is forecasting that there will be 50,000 fewer new jobs added to the Irish economy next year compared with the previous 12 months.
Fake Medicines Risking Lives
There have been so many incidences of fake medicines being sold in the Irish Republic that the Garda has been called in to deal with several cases concerning these poor quality pharmaceuticals.
There have been so many incidences of fake medicines being sold in the Irish Republic that the Garda has been called in to deal with several cases concerning these poor quality pharmaceuticals.
Blaze At Drogheda Apartments
Around 60 people had to be evacuated from an apartment complex in Drogheda, Co Louth after a fire broke out in the early hours of Friday morning. Seven fire brigade units tackled the fire, which broke out around 2am at the Mill Wharf apartment block in the North Quay area.
Around 60 people had to be evacuated from an apartment complex in Drogheda, Co Louth after a fire broke out in the early hours of Friday morning. Seven fire brigade units tackled the fire, which broke out around 2am at the Mill Wharf apartment block in the North Quay area.
Three Held In Dublin Cocaine Seizure
Three men have been arrested following the seizure of cocaine in Dublin. It is understood that 3.5kg of the drug, worth an estimated 250,000 euros, was discovered in Rathmines after being imported in cargo from Peru through Dublin Airport on Thursday.
Three men have been arrested following the seizure of cocaine in Dublin. It is understood that 3.5kg of the drug, worth an estimated 250,000 euros, was discovered in Rathmines after being imported in cargo from Peru through Dublin Airport on Thursday.
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Ireland WeatherToday:A wet morning with rain turning heavy at times. A drier afternoon with patchy drizzle and feeling very mild. Strong southerly winds with gales later along the Down coast. Maximum temperature 16 °C.Tonight:There will be further spells of heavy rain spreading in from the southwest. Southerly winds will remain strong with gale affecting the Irish Sea coast. Minimum temperature 8 °C.