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Irish News on Tue, Jun 25 2019, 2,557 days ago

Govt Approve Garda Use Of Body-Worn Cameras
Legislation to allow for garda officers to use recording devices, including body-worn cameras, has been approved by the government, the Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan TD, has announced.
ISPCA Call For Tougher Regulations On Exotic Pets In Ireland
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has called for tougher regulations on the breeding, keeping and selling of exotic animals in Ireland. The ISPCA made the call following a number of recent incidents with exotic animals.

Irish News on Mon, Jun 25 2018, 2,922 days ago

'Juvenile Male' Arrested In Connection With Death Of Adam Muldoon
Gardaí have arrested a "juvenile male" in connection with the death of 23-year-old Adam Muldoon. Mr Muldoon's body was discovered in Butler Park at Butler Park on the Cheeverstown Road in Tallaght shortly before 6.30am on Saturday 23 June.

Irish News on Thu, Jun 25 2015, 4,018 days ago

Govt Accused Of Failing Families Experiencing Mortgage Difficulties
The government has been accused of failing families experiencing difficulties with mortgage repayments, by Fianna Fáil's Seán Ó Fearghaíl. Deputy Ó Fearghaíl has raised the issue in the Dáil with Taoiseach Enda Kenny during Leaders Questions.
Two Arrested Over Cannabis Seized In North Co Dublin
Cannabis worth an estimated €1.7m has been seized in north county Dublin in a joint operation by Customs officers and Garda Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau. Approximately 85kgs of the drug was seized on Wednesday after it arrived concealed in a freight consignment from Spain.
Killarney Festival Cancelled
The Killarney Festival of Music & Food has been cancelled, just over 48 hours before it was due to begin. Organisers of the event, which was due to take place this weekend, blamed "unforeseen circumstances" for the late notice cancellation.
Low Pay Commission 'Next Step' In Fair Pay For Workers - Labour
The Low Pay Commission represents the "next step" in fair pay for workers, Labour's Sean Kenny has said. Commenting on the the National Minimum Wage Act, Deputy Kenny said that the Low Pay Commission demonstrates the governments commitment to tackling low pay.
Irish Suicidology Association Welcomes New Govt Strategy
Founder for the Irish Suicidology Association and Fine Gael TD, Dan Neville, has welcomed the publication of the governments's suicide strategy, Connecting for Life – Ireland’s Suicide Prevention Strategy 2015-2020.
Sinn Féin 'Outraged' Garda Asking For Money To Police Community Events
Sinn Féin's Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has expressed his "outrage" at the revelation that An Garda Síochána requested payment from local community groups for the policing of community events and festivals.
Four Men Arrested Following Discovery Of Suspect Device
Four men have been arrested in connection with a suspect device in Co Longford. It is understood that the men were detained after garda found a suspected improvised explosive device in a car travelling on the R392 at Forgney, close to Ballymahon.

Irish News on Wed, Jun 25 2014, 4,383 days ago

Two Men Arrested Following Armed Robbery In Dublin
Gardai have arrested two men in connection with an armed robbery at a petrol station in Dublin on Tuesday evening. The robbery occurred on the Stillorgan Road in Blackrock at around 6.30pm. The men, armed with a gun and a hammer, threatened staff and demanded money.
Production Systems To Be Upgraded At Bausch & Lomb
Bausch & Lomb is to upgrade its production systems in Waterford. The investment is supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation through IDA Ireland.
Health Minster Urged To Take Immediate Action Over MRI Service
Fianna Fail is calling for a 24-hour MRI service to be made available at Cork University Hospital (CUH). The hospital currently has no MRI out-of-hours service and the party's Deputy Kelleher described it as "completely unacceptable".
Roadstone Management Condemned For Using 'Bully Boy Tactics' On Workers
Management at Roadstone Woods have been accused of using 'bully boy tactics' after taking €10m from payroll costs. At a meeting with SIPTU and TEEU shop stewards, the management also threatened to close some of its operations and place all workers on proactive notice.
Irishman Killed In Germany After Stabbing Three People
An Irishman has died after stabbing three people in Germany. The man, believed to be Enda McLaughlin, 27, from Donegal, was struck by a vehicle on a motorway as he tried to flee from police.
Ryanair Forced To Cancel More Flights As Strike Continues
Ryanair has been forced to cancel more flights today (Wednesday) due to the ongoing strike by air traffic controllers in France. A total of 26 Ryanair flights were cancelled yesterday, including flights from Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports.
Plane Makes Emergency Landing At Cork Airport
A plane, with 149 passengers on board, made an emergency landing at Cork Airport at 11.45pm on Tuesday night. The Boeing 737-300 series flight was travelling from Belfast to Spain, however the pilot reported a suspected fuel leak and the flight was diverted to Cork.

Irish News on Tue, Jun 25 2013, 4,748 days ago

Minister Announces Move On Special Needs Education
Labour Senator Mary Moran has welcomed the confirmation that Minister Ruairi Quinn has retained the level of resource teachers for students with special educational needs to the 2012/13 levels. She said: "In recent times, there has been much concern over allocation of resource teaching posts.
Workers At Clover Lodge Nursing Home To Protest
Siptu members at Clover Lodge Nursing Home, in Athy, Co Kildare are to protest on Thursday 27th June to demonstrate their anger at the company's failure to recognise their rights or to honour agreements made with the union.
Call For Anglo Tapes To Be Referred To An Garda Síochána
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson of Finance Michael McGrath has said the tape recordings reported in the Irish Independent of a conversation between senior Anglo Irish Bank executives in 2008 should be referred to An Garda Síochána and the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE).
Man Arrested For Double Murder Is Released
A man in his 40s, arrested in connection with the murder of Jolanta Lubiene, 27, and her eight-year-old daughter Enrika in Killorglin, Co Kerry, has been released without charge. The two bodies were discovered in a house in Langford Downs Estate on 16 June.
Irish Coast Guard Launches Safety Campaign
The Irish Coast Guard has launched a summer water safety campaign designed to protect children on beaches and near coastlines. The Coast Guard is distributing thousands of free waterproof wristbands under the 'Give us a Hand' campaign.
Gardai Appeal For Witnesses Following M4 Incident
Gardaí at Mullingar are investigating an incident which occurred on the M4, one km from Kinnegad on the eastbound lane at approximately 4pm yesterday, Monday 24th June. It appears from initial investigations that a car, believed to be a dark coloured Opel Zafira, caught fire.
Man Dies In Co Cavan Lake
A man has died after he got into difficulties while swimming in a lake in Co Cavan. He had been swimming with friends at Knocknagarton lake at approximately 10pm on Monday. His body was recovered and was taken to Cavan General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Irish News on Mon, Jun 25 2012, 5,113 days ago

Transport Minister Says Public Sector Pay Increases 'Should Be Deferred'
Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar has said that at a time when services for the public are being cut, public sector pay increments should be deferred.
Sinn Fein Finance Minister Wants To Pay For Car With Unused Expenses
It has been revealed that Sinn Fein finance spokesman Pearse Doherty wants to put a surplus in travel expenses claim, €8,000, towards the cost of a recent car purchase. It is the first time that a TD has made such a claim.
James Nolan Funeral Held In Blessington
The funeral of James Nolan, who died in Poland during the European football championships, has taken place today in Blessignton, Co Wicklow Hundreds of mourners gathered for the funeral mass of the student who drowned after falling into a river in the city of Bydgoszcz.
Two Arrested In Connection With Journalists Murder
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 55-year-old man in Dublin city centre at the weekend. Eugene Moloney, a former Irish Independent journalist, died following a suspected assault on Camden Street on Sunday morning.
Government Won't Rule Out Increased Taxes And Further Cuts
A rise in income tax and cuts to social welfare cannot be ruled out, the government has warned as it examines its options for the next Budget. This time last year, both Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore reassured voters that two key general-election pledges would be met.
State Foots The Bill For Cleaning Up Illegal Dumping Sites
The cost of cleaning up more than 13 illegal dumps across the country will be almost €250m, the Irish Independent has reported.
Mystery Blaze At Merrion Inn
The owner of well-known pub, the Merrion Inn, which was gutted by fire early yesterday, has said he is unsure of its exact cause.

Irish News on Fri, Jun 25 2010, 5,844 days ago

Three Held Over McAnaspie Murder
Three people have been arrested in connection with the murder of teenager Daniel McAnaspie in County Meath last month. Gardaí this morning said they arrested three people including two females, one aged 17 years the other in her 40's, and one male aged 23.
Senator To Face Expenses Hearing
A Fianna Fáil Senator is preparing to face a Seanad committee this morning as they investigate his suspicious expenses claims.
Sex Crime Brothers' Spark Review
Following outrage in a sleepy border village over the return of two unpunished sex crime brothers into the community, it has emerged that new laws to deal with such offenders who are mentally unfit to stand trial are under discussion.
North's Tourism Gets US Showcase
The North of Ireland is a "distinctive cultural experience" for American visitors to these shores. The reconstructed Erne-Shannon Waterway (pictured by Brian McCalden) is just one past example of a major infrastructure project that has successfully aided the tourist offering.
'Energetic Meeting' For British-Irish Council
A Stormont junior minister and four Executive ministers are today in the Channel Islands to focus on renewable energy projects as part of the latest British Isles summit.

Irish News on Thu, Jun 25 2009, 6,209 days ago

Boy And Girl Drown In Irish Rivers
A teenage girl and young boy have died in separate drowning accidents. In Co Down, ten-year-old Daniel Andre died in hospital after pulled from the River Bann.
Two Dead In Separate Tragic Traffic Collisions
Two people, including an 11-year-old boy have been killed in separate traffic collisions in the last 24 hours. In the first incident a young male cyclist, aged 11 years, was fatally injured when he was struck by a jeep.
Unemployment Hits 10.2%
The number of people on the Dole has surged sharply reaching its highest rate in the past ten years, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office's. The National Household Survey reported that unemployment has risen to 10.2%, the highest rate since 1997.
Fifth Of Young People Can't Afford To Visit Doctor
A survey published today has revealed one in five young Irish people can't afford to pay for a doctor's appointment. The research published by the National Youth Council surveyed over 1,000 young people across the country.
Man Missing From Home In Cabra
Fears are growing for the safety of a young man from Cabra in County Dublin who has been missing for over three weeks. Richard Walsh was last seen on the 3rd of June in Dun Laoghaire wearing a grey tracksuit.
No Firm Answers At Republican's Inquest
Police have yet to establish a motive for the murder of a Real IRA man almost four years ago, an inquest has heard today. Martin Conlon, who was abducted and killed in the Keady area in 2005, was a 35-year-old convicted republican who served a sentence for running a Real IRA training camp.
Upgrade Of Schools' Broadband Begins
The Government has launched the project delivering high-speed broadband to second-level schools across the country. The first 78 schools taking part in the 100mpbs Post Primary Schools Project were chosen today.

Irish News on Wed, Jun 25 2008, 6,574 days ago

Homeless Pregnant Woman Stabs Pole In Garda Station
A homeless pregnant woman has been convicted and sentenced for stabbing a Polish man while in a garda station.
Greens Demand End To Shock Therapy and Lobotomies
The Green Party is to introduce a Bill at the Seanad on Wednesday calling for an end to the practice of forced electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) and lobotomies at Irish hospitals.
€4.35M Payment For Boy Born With Brain Damage
A four-year old boy who suffered permanent brain damage has been awarded €4.3 million in compensation by the high court. The settlement by the HSE, who admitted liability, is the largest award of its kind. Aaron Trimble was born at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda on Mark 26, 2004.
Grandmother Shot Through Window By Gang Members
Dublin's ongoing gang feud took a turn for the worse on Tuesday as a grandmother was shot through the front window of her house in broad daylight.
Gardaí Launch Investigation Into FÁS Advertising Spend
The Dáil has heard gardaí are investigating an alleged huge misspending of funds by a senior executive within the training and employment agency FÁS.
€20m Fraud Sends Company Into Spiral
An internal audit at a major Irish food company has revealed a multi-million euro fraud running over the past three years, and has crushed the company's market value. The fraud was uncovered at Greencore's Scottish mineral water division, Campsie, which it bought seven years ago.
Ireland To Introduce Civil Partnerships
Same sex partnerships will for the first time have the opportunity to be legally recognised in Ireland with the introduction of a new bill. Justice Minister Dermot Ahern has announced the move on Tuesday, and opened up the proposed policy for public perusal.
Early Houses Saved In Alcohol Shake-Up
Ireland's Early houses, which can serve alcohol before the usual opening times, have been saved following pressure from publicans.
New 'Green' Car Tax Scheme Launched
The Irish Environment Minister has unveiled a scheme that will allow new car owners to calculate how much they will pay in Vehicle Registration Tax and motor tax. The new labelling system, launched by Minister John Gormley, hopes to encourage drivers to purchase cars with lower carbon emissions.
Lenihan Set To Slash Spending As Tough Budget Looms
The Finance Minister has announced he is to impose major spending cutbacks to counter the economic crisis regardless of warnings by an influential economic think tank. Minister Brian Lenihan said the government had "to start taking action now”, and stressed the importance of "prudence".
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