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Irish News on Thu, Feb 20 2020, 2,192 days ago

Minister Murphy Urged To Introduce 'Use It Or Lose It' Planning Reform Before He Leaves Office
Sinn Féin have called on Minister Murphy to follow through with his promise to introduce 'use it or lose it' planning permission before he leaves office. The call comes as it emerges that a 10-acre site with planning permission in Temple Hill, Blackrock is being flipped.

Irish News on Wed, Feb 20 2019, 2,557 days ago

Appeal Issued For Teenager Elaine Sweeney Missing Since 14 February
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Elaine Sweeney. The teenager was last seen in Donabate in north Dublin on February 14 at around 11am. She is described as being 5'5" in height, with brown hair, of slim build and with blue eyes.
Witnesses Sought To Fatal Collision In Co Galway
Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Co Galway. A man, aged in his 70s, died when the car he was driving hit a wall on the Ballinasloe to Laurencetown Road at Sycamore Hill at approximately 8.30pm last night, Tuesday 20 February.

Irish News on Tue, Feb 20 2018, 2,922 days ago

Catherine Nevin Dies Aged 67
Convicted murderer Catherine Nevin has died at the age of 67. Nevin, who was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2016, was serving life for organising the murder of her husband Tom at their pub in Co Wicklow. He was fatally shot at Jack White's Inn in 1996.

Irish News on Fri, Feb 20 2015, 4,018 days ago

Marriage Equality Referendum Slated For 22 May
The same-sex marriage referendum is slated to be held on Friday 22 May. The date was suggested by Taoiseach Enda Kenny during an interview on RTÉ's Prime Time, during which the Taoiseach said the referendum was about tolerance, respect and sensitivity.
Man's Body Discovered At Co Tipperary House
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a man's body at a house in Nenagh, Co Tipperary. Gardaí said the body is of a 36-year-old man. He was found at a house on McDonagh Street at about 18:00 on Thursday.
Appeal Issued For Co Mayo Man Missing Since Rag Week
Gardaí are appealing for help in tracing 25-year-old Jason McNulty. Mr McNulty, from Swinford, Co Mayo, has not been seen since he left the Connacht Hotel in Renmore to travel to Galway for Rag Week. He is described as approximately 6-feet-tall, with dark hair and green eyes.
Appeal Issued For Missing Co Wexford Teenager
Gardaí in Co Wexford are appealing for help in tracing 17-year-old Starr Carew. The teenager has been missing since 13 February, when she was last seen in the Gimount area of Enniscorthy, at approximately 17:00.
Garda Investigate Double Stabbing At House Party
An investigation have been launched after two men stabbed each other at a house party in north Dublin following a prank. It is understood that garda attended the scene in Clonshaugh, after two ambulances were called for men with stab wounds.
Four Water Protestors Jailed For Contempt Of Court
Four water protestors have been jailed for contempt of court. Two of the protesters were given 28-day sentences and another two were jailed for 56 days on Thursday. Dublin Sinn Féin councillor for the Raheny/Clontarf ward, Ciarán O'Moore, is calling for their immediate release.
President Higgins To Become Gender Equality 'Champion'
President Michael D Higgins is to become a United Nations "champion" for its HeForShe campaign for gender equality. Speaking at a conference in Dublin Castle, President Higgins, announced that he was to become one of ten global champions, promoting women's rights and empowerment.

Irish News on Thu, Feb 20 2014, 4,383 days ago

Taoiseach To Examine Garda Allegations Documents 'Very Carefully'
Documents given to the Taoiseach Enda Kenny on Wednesday night by Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin have been described as containing "very serious allegations" about garda investigation.
Smartphone Users Urged To Vigilant With Personal Information
Smartphone users have been urged to "exercise vigilance" with their personal information when using so-called 'leaky apps'.
CUH Confirm H1N1 Flu Case
Cork University Hospital have reported a confirmed case of the H1N1 flu virus, commonly known as swine flu. It is understood that other patients at the hospital are displaying symptoms of the virus but just one case has so far been confirmed.
Two Men Arrested In Organised Crime Investigation
Gardaí have reported the arrest of two men, aged in their early 20s, as part of an investigation into organised crime. One of the men was arrested in Clara, Co Offaly on Thursday, with offices in Dublin arresting a second man in Dublin.
Varadker Called To Act On UK Hauliers Levy
The Minister for Transport has been urged to raise the concerns of Irish hauliers with his British counterpart over a new levy on all foreign vehicles entering British soil, including Northern Ireland.
Govt Urged To Invest In Childcare
The government has been urged to invest in quality, accessible and affordable child care.
Inquest Underway Into Deaths Of Father And Daughter In West Cork
An inquest is being held to try and established the cause of the deaths of a father and daughter in west Cork last March. The bodies of 50-year-old Martin McCarthy and his three-year-old daughter Clarissa were recovered from the sea near their home at Audley Cove outside Ballydehob.
Seanad To Vote On Motion To Halt Closure Of Mental Health Units
Senators will today vote on a Fianna Fáil motion demanding an immediate halt to the closure of beds at mental health units in Ballinasloe and Tuam in Co Galway, and Glanmire and Shanakiel in Co Cork. The motion calls for a full, independent review of the decision to shut down the €3.
Sinn Féin Submit Wind Farm Regulations Proposal
Sinn Féin have produced a submission on proposed changes to guidelines on wind farms. The document, handed in by the party's spokespersons on the Environment and Energy, Brian Stanley TD and Michael Colreavy TD and EU election candidate Cllr.

Irish News on Wed, Feb 20 2013, 4,748 days ago

Companies On Trial Over Fatal 2006 School Bus Crash
The trial has begun of two Irish companies in connection with a fatal school bus crash in 2006. 15-year-old Michael White died on April 4 when the bus he was riding in went out of control and crashed near Clara in Co Offaly on 4 April.
Kilkenny College To Drop School Fees
Kilkenny College, one of the country’s oldest schools, has announced they will stop charging fees and enter the free public education system from the beginning of term in September. The impact of falling incomes and rising taxes on families are being attributed for the school’s decision.
Garda Were Pursuing Car Involved In M50 Pile Up
It has been revealed that one of the cars involved in a three-car pile up on the M50 on Tuesday night was being pursued by garda. It is understood that garda were trailing the car from a distance before it turned into junction 15 of the M50 and drove north on the southbound road.
Report Recommends Two-Tier Child Benefit System
The introduction of a two-tier child benefit system has been recommended by a group of taxation and social welfare experts. There should be a universal child benefit payment, with a top-up payment for those who need it most, the Mangan Report has recommended.
2014 Giro D'Italia Could Begin In Ireland
2014s Giro D’Italia cycling event could begin in Ireland, as tourism officials and government representatives await an announcement from organisers to be made tomorrow.
Reilly Launches Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Campaign
With Ireland having one of the highest rates of oesophageal cancer in Europe, Minister for Health James Reilly has launched a campaign aimed at raising awareness of the disease. With around 450 new cases diagnosed each year, Mr Reilly said prevention was better than cure.
GRA And Garda Commissioner To Discuss Impact Of Cuts
Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan is to meet with the Garda Representative Association over the impact of pay cuts and a perceived lack of resources on rank and file officers.
Unions Urged To Return To Croke Park Talks
Unions who have withdrawn from the Croke Park Agreements talks are being urge to return by the Taoiseach. Addressing the Dáil, Edna Kenny said everyone who has a concern about proposals should "get back in there where the discussion actually takes place around the table".
Teen Sexually Assaulted Outside Home
An investigation has been launched after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted outside her home in Crumlin, south Dublin. It is understood the girl was standing at her front door when she was grabbed by a man and dragged to the side of the house, where she was attacked.

Irish News on Mon, Feb 20 2012, 5,114 days ago

Cyclist Suffers Serious Injuries In Traffic Collision
A cyclist has received serious injuries following a traffic collision which happened around 7.30am this morning. An articulated lorry and a cyclist were involved in the incident which happened on the Swords Road, Cloghran. The cyclist remains in a serious condition in Beaumont hospital.
Man Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter
A Dublin man has admitted killing an English motorist who died in a road rage incident in Sandymount. Karl Donohoe, 30, pleaded guilty today to the manslaughter of Raymond Bates in September 2010.
Smith Questions Quinn Cover-Up On DEIS Info
The Minister for Education Ruairí Quinn has refused to release any information on the decision to withdraw DEIS posts following an FOI request from Fianna Fáil. Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Education Brendan Smith has questioned the decision.
Five Arrested In Dublin Search Operation
Five men have been arrested after Gardaí from the Garda National Drugs Unit carried out a series of searches at dwelling houses and businesses in the Dublin area. The operation began this morning and has involved in excess of 20 searches. The men arrested range from their mid 20s to mid 30s.
Centra To Create 150 New Jobs
Convenience store Centra has announced it is to create 150 jobs in Ireland this year in a €10 million investment. It plans to open 20 new stores and carry out extensions on others. According to the Managing Director, the company will employ almost £15,000 people by the end of 2012.
€5m Emergency Funding Announced For The Sahel Region
The Minister of State for Trade and Development, Joe Costello T.D., today announced emergency funding for the Sahel region of West Africa, where 10 million people are at risk from a growing serious food crisis.
China Vice President To Leave Ireland Today
China's Vice President Xi Jinping will end his visit to Ireland today. Irish President Michael D Higgins has met with him at Áras an Uachtaráin. Trade agreements have been signed with China which will create jobs and boost investment in Ireland.
Man Arrested Following Serious Assault
A man has been arrested following a serious assault on a 25-year-old male in Thurles. The incident occurred at around 1.30am on Sunday morning at Liberty Square. The victim is in a critcal condition at the South Tipperary General hospital in Clonmel.

Irish News on Fri, Feb 20 2009, 6,209 days ago

Govt Faces Mounting Pressure Over Golden Circle Identities
The infamous 'Golden Circle' of Anglo Irish investors are proving to be a growing thorn in the side of the Government. Pressure continues to mount on them to reveal the identities of the 10 individuals involved, despite constant refusal form the Cabinet and Taoiseach.
Man Arrested In Connection With Finglas Shooting
A 27-year-old man has been arrested over the fatal shooting of a man in the Fingals area of Dublin in late 2007. Gardai investigating the shooting of 36-year-old Derek Duffy at Casement Park, Finglas made the arrest last night in Dublin City Centre.
Gardai Find Body Of Teen In Monaghan Lake
Gardaí searching for a missing teenager in Co Monaghan have found a body. It was discovered in a lake in Rossmore Park this afternoon. It is not clear at this stage if the body is that of Michael Hughes, who has been missing since Thursday.
Martin Calls On Obama To Ease Cuba Embargo
Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has asked the US President to consider easing some of the US restrictions on Cuba. The trade embargo was imposed on Cuba 47 years ago amid US efforts to isolate the Cuban government and its leaders due to its imposition of communism.
Three Arrested In Connection With Ecstasy Drug Seizure
Three men are being held by Gardaí after officers uncovered a €250,000 drug haul. Gardai at Anglesea Street arrested the three men yesterday evening at approximately 5.30pm at St. Finbar's Road, Cork City.
SIPTU Call's For Construction Workers To Join Protest
SIPTU has called on Ireland's construction workers to join a mojor protest taking place tomorrow. The trade union hit out at construction industry employers who are seeking a 10% pay cut from their workers as part of a renegotiation of industry agreements.
Omagh Bomb Officers Cleared
There will be no criminal action taken against two PSNI officers incorrectly accused of lying during the Omagh bomb trial by the judge.
Appeals Launched For Missing Woman And Teenage Boy
Separate appeals have been launched in an effort to find a missing 13-year-old boy and woman in her 40s.

Irish News on Wed, Feb 20 2008, 6,575 days ago

Bomb Found At Mail Sorting Office
A Royal Mail sorting office has been evacuated after a bomb was found on the premises in Mallusk, County Antrim. The device was discovered at around 11.45am on Wednesday morning.
Kearney Murder Trial Hears About Separation Letters
As the dramatic case against south Dublin man Brian Kearney continues, the jury has heard that Mr Kearney failed to reply to four letters and a fax sent by his wife's solicitors about a separation in the days and weeks before her death.
Blood Donors Hit By Data Loss
Ireland's Data Protection Commission has expressed its concerns over the loss of sensitive information about Irish blood donors - but a new invention could have halted the data being misused.
Huge Rise In Personal Injuries Claims
Over €180m was paid out in 2007 for personal injuries claims - a huge rise on the previous figures. In fact, the total amount of money paid out for compensation awards last year rose by 56%. Figures from the Personal Injuries Assessment Board show that it made 8,200 payments totalling €181m.
Co Wicklow Body Found
A state pathologist is investigating a body found near Bray Head in Co Wicklow. Although the body has yet to be formerly identified, relatives of missing 78 year-old Maura Reynolds have arrived at the scene.
Cork Airport To Face Further Disruption Today
Passengers at Cork Airport have been warned of more flight disruption today as a result of the ongoing dispute between air traffic controllers and the Irish Aviation Authority.
Trouble Brewing Over Price Of Pint
The price of the average pint in Ireland could rise by up to 15% by the start of next month. One of Ireland's main drinks' companies, Diageo, has announced the price for kegs of its beers will increase by as much as €4.40 each.
O’Loan Appointed East Timor Envoy
Northern Ireland's former Police Ombudsman Nuala O'Loan has been announced as a special Irish Government envoy for East Timor. Irish Foreign Minister Dermot Ahern made the announcement today during a two-day visit to the Asian state.
Three Arrested In Irish Model Probe
Three arrests have now been made by gardaí investigating the death of top Irish model, Katy French. A 32-year-old man and a woman, 28, were detained in Co Meath at around 9.00am on Wednesday morning and are being held in Garda stations in Navan and Kells for questioning.
Bank Of Scotland Ireland Faces Negligence Case Over Links To Developer
A customer of the Bank of Scotland Ireland is bringing a case to the High Court, accusing the bank of negligence. The case relates to the customer's 2003 dealings with a lending manager at the bank, who has since left the company.
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