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Irish News on Mon, Jul 1 2019, 2,557 days ago

Hospital Worker Strikes Deferred For New LRC Hearing
Strike action due to take place in 38 selected hospital this week have been deferred pending the outcome of a full Labour Court hearing, SIPTU have announced. The hearing will take place on Wednesday, 03 July on the implementation of a job evaluation scheme.

Irish News on Fri, Jul 1 2016, 3,652 days ago

Minister Humphreys In France For Battle Of The Somme Commemorations
The Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys is in France to represent the government at a series of commemorative events to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme.
New Proceeds Of Crime Bill Published
The new Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill, part of the ongoing response to crack down on organised crime, has been published by the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Frances Fitzgerald.
Minister Flanagan Condemns Attack On Ataturk Aiport
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, has condemned the attack on Ataturk Airport in Istanbul. Speaking from Belfast, Minister Flanagan said: "I was deeply shocked and appalled to learn about the attack on Ataturk Airport in Istanbul.
Legislation Proposed For De-Designation Of Almost 40 Raised Bog NHAs
Almost 40 raised bog Natural Heritage Areas (NHAs) have been marked as priority for de-designation under draft legislation announced by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys.
Call For Minister To Develop Strategy For Credit Union Sector
The Minister for Finance has been urged to "urgently make good" on a commitment to develop a strategy for the growth and development of the Credit Union sector.
Sinn Féin Calls For Establishment Of National Forum
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has called on the government to consider establishing a National Forum to discuss how Ireland might "respect and defend" those citizens in the north who voted to remain in the EU.
Appeal Issued For Missing Portmarnock Man
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help in tracing 39-year-old Patrick Wright, who has been missing since Monday 27 June. Patrick was last seen in the Blanchardstown area on Monday at approximately 10.30am. He is described as being 5'5" in height, of slight build with grey receding hair.

Irish News on Wed, Jul 1 2015, 4,018 days ago

Three Arrested In Connection With Drugs Find
Three people have been arrested after 72,000 ecstasy tablets, worth an estimated street value of €720,000, were seized in Dublin on Tuesday. Officers from Revenue's Customs Service, assisted by the Garda Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau discovered the drugs during two house searches.
Minister Attends NI's Annual Somme Commemoration
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan TD, will participate in the annual Somme commemoration ceremony at Belfast City Hall. Minister Flanagan's participation in the ceremony marks the 99th anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Somme on 01 July 1916.
Children Under 18 Diagnosed With Cancer To Receive Medical Card
Children under 18 diagnosed with cancer will receive a medical card for five years, the Minister for Health has confirmed. It will also be retrospective so that any child who has had a cancer diagnosis in the past five years will also be entitled to a medical card.
Free GP Care For Children Under 6 Begins
Free GP Care for children under the age of 6 starts today, 01 July. All children who are registered under the Scheme can attend their GP without charge.
Cyclist Killed Following Hit-And-Run In Dublin
A man has died following a hit-and-run in Dublin on Tuesday evening. The cyclist, 62, was seriously injured after he was hit by a car on the Clontarf Road at around 6.30pm. Emergency services attended the scene however he was later pronounced dead.
Search For Missing Man Resumes
The search for a man missing following a drowning incident in west Cork has resumed. Two people's bodies were recovered during the search close to the Beacon at Baltimore Harbour on Tuesday evening. The victims have been named as Barry Ryan and Niamh O'Connor.

Irish News on Tue, Jul 1 2014, 4,383 days ago

Symphysiotomy Redress Scheme Agreed
A redress scheme for women who underwent symphysiotomy has been agreed by the government, who have established a fund of €34m for compensation.
Ombudsman Report Due On Roma Children Removed From Families
A report into the removal of two Roma children from their families in Dublin and Westmeath is to be published today. The report by Children's Ombudsman Emily Logan looks into the removal of a 7-year-old girl in Tallaght and a two-year-old boy in Athlone.
Two Boys Drown In Separate Incidents
Two boys have died in separate drowning incidents in Dublin and Cavan. A five-year-old boy is understood to have drowned in a pond in the Belgree Lawns area in Tyrrelstown. The child's body was recovered from the water at about 10:30 on Monday morning, after being reported missing an hour earlier.
FOI Application Fee To Be Scrapped
A €15 application fee for non-personal Freedom of Information (FOI) requests has been scrapped as part of a series of reforms to the FOI system.
Drivers And Families Protest Bus Éireann Privatisation
A protest has been held in Waterford over plans to privatise the city's bus service. According to reports some 300 people, including bus drivers and friends and families, have marched through the city to protest Bus Éireann's plans.
Man Injured In Dublin Shooting
An investigation has been launched into a shooting incident in Dublin this morning. It is understood that a man in his 30s has been injured in a shooting at about 10am this morning at Beechfield Rise in Blanchardstown. The man is said to be in a stable condition in Connolly Hospital.
Crime Stats 'Clear Message' That Investment Need In Policing - FF
The latest statistics on crime in Ireland has been described as a "clear message" that more resources and new investment is needed in frontline policing. Figures from the Central Statistics Office show a 22.
€8m Funding Secured For Community And Voluntary Groups
Funding of just over €8 million has been secured for the country's community and voluntary sectors. A total of €8.
Severe Traffic Disruption Caused By Man On Ulster Bank Roof
It is understood that a man is currently on top of the Ulster Bank building on Dame Street. The man first appeared on the roof of the Abercrombie & Fitch building before moving to the adjacent bank building.

Irish News on Mon, Jul 1 2013, 4,748 days ago

Man Admits Manslaughter Of Melanie McCarthy
A man from Dublin has admitted killing Melanie McCarthy, 16, on 8 February last year. Keith Hall, 24, from Tallaght, pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty of manslaughter. Ms McCarthy was shot while she was in a car in Brookview Way.
Govt Announces €40m Research Investment In Pharma Sector
Mr Richard Bruton TD, Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and Mr Seán Sherlock TD, Minister for Research and Innovation has announced funding, through the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, of €30m to support world-class research at the Synthesis & Solid State Pharmaceutical Cen
Ireland's Visitor Numbers Rise By 6%
Visitor numbers increased by 6% from all of Ireland's main markets in the first five months of the year, and by 8% between March and May, which Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar said shows The Gathering is gaining momentum.
Five Serious Racist Incidents A Week Reported To The Immigrant Council
50 serious racist incidents have been reported to the Immigrant Council of Ireland in the 10 weeks since the launch of a major awareness campaign, according to preliminary figures released today.
Nationwide Broadband Mapping Exercise Launches
The Minister for Communications, Pat Rabbitte, T.D. has announced that his Department has launched a national mapping exercise intended to identify those areas of the country which would not be served with high speed broadband without state intervention.
Motorcyclist Dies Following Crash
A motorcyclist has died following a crash with a car in Tullamore, Co Offaly, on Thursday. The female who was driving the car is currently being treated at the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore. Gardai are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
Enterprise Ireland €375K Competitive Feasibility Fund Launches
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today launched the new Enterprise Ireland €375K Competitive Feasibility Fund. The fund is aimed at stimulating new start-ups, or expansion of existing business activity in the aviation sector.

Irish News on Fri, Jul 1 2011, 5,479 days ago

Ireland’s Best Kept Town Named
Moynalty, County Meath, has been named Ireland's Best Kept Town. The results were announced recently by Fergus O’Dowd, T.D., Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. The Minister announced Moynalty, Co.
Value Of Cultural And Creative Industries Highlighted
The Minister of State for European Affairs has highlighted the economic value of Ireland's cultural and creative industries. In Dublin this week, Minister Lucinda Creighton addressed leading experts in policy development and practice in culture and creative industries from across Europe.
USI Reminds Students Of CAO Change of Mind Deadline
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is encouraging all Leaving Certificate students to take one last look at their CAO applications, as their last opportunity to change their application is at 5.15pm today.

Irish News on Thu, Jul 1 2010, 5,844 days ago

Bruton To Be On Fine Gael Front Bench
Richard Bruton has been given a front bench roll despite challenging for the leadership last month. Bruton is set to accept the post of Enterprise Spokesman while Michael Noonan will be appointed Finance Spokesman.
Government Successful In Bank Reform Vote
The Government has won the Dáil vote on Central Bank Reform Bill, which will see a range of reforms imposed at the bank. The bill was passed by 69 votes to 65, and will see legislation reforms to the financial regulatory system and extra regulatory powers at the Central Bank.
Spies Should Be Prosecuted In Ireland – FG
Fine Gael are calling for the alleged Russian Spies who are believed to have used forged Irish passports to be charged and tried in Ireland. This week, 10 alleged Russian spies are facing a US trail after Intelligence services tracked their movements and infiltrated the group.
100 Jobs For Medical Devices Firm In Galway
A top US medical devices firm is to bring 100 jobs to Galway as part of the expansion of its plant. Merit Medical is investing €6.7m as the company enters the surgical pre-pack business in Europe, establishing Galway as its European centre.
Appeal Renewed Over Double Shooting
An appeal for public assistance has been renewed as the investigation into a double shooting in Dublin continues.
Extra Funds To Target North's Terrorism
Despite belt-tightening, there's more money on the way for the North's police force to help deal with the growing terrorist threat - especially along the Irish border.

Irish News on Wed, Jul 1 2009, 6,209 days ago

Live Register Almost Half A Million - Taoiseach
The Taoiseach has told the Dáil the number of people now signed on for social welfare payments has reached 413,500. Brian Cowen told the Daíl this morning the number on the register last month was up 11,400, but that this was the slowest rate of increase since January.
Unemployment 'Runaway Train' – Labour
After a day of hundreds of recent job losses and damning Live Register figures, Labour have called the unemployment rate a "runaway train".
Woman Dies After Mayo Mountain Fall
A woman who fell while climbing in the Mweelrea mountains in Co Mayo yesterday evening has died. Search teams in the Mweelrea Mountains in Co Mayo were called to the scene where the woman, who is in her 30s, fell on Ben Bury peak at around 6.30pm yesterday evening.
Irish Doctor's Body Identified As Air Crash Victim
The remains of an Irish doctor have finally been positively identified after being recovered from the debris of the tragic Air France flight AF447 crash last month. Dr Jane Deasy, 27, who worked in Dublin, was positively identified today.
New Gang Legislation Criticised
The latest sweeping legislation announced to tackle Ireland's gangs yesterday has come under heavy criticism.
Complaints To Ombudsman Reach 10-Year High
The office of the Ombudsman has revealed it received a record number of complaints last year. In its latest annual report, the office says it handled more complaints this year than any other year in the last decade.
Cork Bookies Robbed
A bookmakers has been robbed in broad daylight, Gardaí have revealed today. Co Cork officers in Douglas said they are seeking the publics' assistance in relation to the robbery, which occurred at Victor Chandler's Bookmakers Shop, West Douglas, Douglas Village, Cork, on Sunday morning.
Man Missing From Nursing Home
Concern is mounting for the safety of man who has gone missing from a nursing home in Co Cork. Gardai in Bantry are seeking help from the public in tracing the whereabouts of 41-year-old Brendan McCarthy, who is missing from a nursing home in Bantry.

Irish News on Tue, Jul 1 2008, 6,574 days ago

Quarry Winners No Longer Dig Deep After Scooping Lotto Jackpot
A 16-strong syndicate of quarry workers are getting used to their new millionaire status, after claiming their record jackpot prize in the Irish lotto. Some of the men even managed to clock in for work despite scooping a share in Ireland's biggest ever Lotto windfall.
€25M Of Bills Uncollected By HSE
The strapped-for-cash Health Service has let more than €25m in patient charges slip for the year 2007 alone, new figures have revealed. The figure is €6 million higher that the amount of uncollected charges from the previous year.
Du Plantier's Body Exhumed In France
The body of the French filmmaker has been exhumed from a south central French cemetery. Ms Toscan du Plantier was found beaten to death in Schull in west Cork over 11 years ago.
Killarney Mayor To Face Trial Over Land Deal
The Mayor of Killarney is to face a trial by jury next October over inappropriate land dealing. Patrick O'Donoghue has been charged with seeking to influence the decision of Killarney Town Council regarding a motion about re-zoning family lands near the Gleneagle Hotel.
Dept Of Family Affairs Spared From Spending Cuts
The Minister of Social and Family Affairs has said her Department will not be affected by the Government's extensive spending cuts.
Alcohol Advertising Code Introduced
The way alcohol is advertised in Ireland is to change from Tuesday night as major restrictions come into effect.
Waterford To Get €4m Biodiversity Park
A bog and former landfill site is to be transformed into a multi-million pound Biodiversity park, Waterford council has announced.
Garda Taking Flat Approach To Speeding
Kildare County Council have taken a two-dimensional approach to tackling speeding in the state by putting a life size cut-out of a garda car on roadsides throughout the county.
Provisional Licence Driver’s To Face Even Tougher Restrictions.
As new rules restricting provisional licence holders from driving alone come into force, a range of new measures will make learning to drive in Ireland is even tougher than ever.
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