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Irish News on Mon, Feb 10 2020, 2,192 days ago

Micheál Martin Urged To 'Consider His Position As Leader'
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has been called on to "consider his position as party leader", by Cavan County Councillor John Paul Feeley. According to reports, Cllr Feeley has said that he is "baffled" Mr Martin was still party leader in light of the election results.

Irish News on Fri, Feb 10 2017, 3,287 days ago

Accenture To Create 300 Jobs
Accenture has announced it is to create 300 jobs in Dublin. It is understood the roles will be across a variety of technology and design roles, with 100 in the areas of artificial intelligence, advanced analytics and the 'Internet of Things'.

Irish News on Wed, Feb 10 2016, 3,653 days ago

Global Greening Sites Announced Including Christ the Redeemer Statue
The Colosseum in Rome, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Paris and the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro are amongst a number of sites world-wide that will be lit up green to celebrate St Patrick's Day.
Further Appeal For Information In Eddie Hutch Murder Investigation
Garda investigating the fatal shooting of a man at a Dublin hotel have released more information as part of a new appeal. Eddie Hutch was shot and killed in an incident on Monday night on Poplar Row, Dublin 3.
Appeal Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old
Gardaí in Swords, Co Dublin, have issued an appeal for help in tracing missing 14-year-old Jason Collins. The teenager has been missing from his home in Swords since Tuesday, 02 February. He is described as 5'5'' in height, of slim build, has brown hair and dark green eyes.
Report Reveals Govt's 'Complete Failure' On Housing - FF
Fianna Fáil has said a report that reveals that housing supply hit its lowest level on record at the beginning of this month highlights the Government's "complete failure" on housing.
Additional Garda Resources Announced To Help Fight Gangland Crime
An additional package of measures to help garda tackle gangland crime has been announced by Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald.
HPSU Companies Could Create 1,500 New Jobs
More than 1,500 new jobs could be created over the next three years by High Potential Start-Up (HPSUs) companies currently being supported by Enterprise Ireland.
Unions And Management Urged To Avert Luas Strike
Unions and management involved in an ongoing Luas dispute have been urged to "re-engage" through the Labour Court in an effort of avoiding industrial action planned for Thursday and Friday.
Renewed Appeal Issued For Missing Man Aengus Shanahan
Gardaí in Limerick have issued a new appeal for information on the whereabouts of Aengus Shanahan, who went missing almost 16 years ago. Aengus, better known as 'Gussie' is the youngest in a family of four and lived with his parents Bob and Nancy at Ashbrook, Ennis road, Limerick.
Govt Treatment Of Moore Street Families 'Disgraceful' - SF
Sinn Féin has described the government's treatment of the historic Moore Street site as "disgraceful". Party leader Gerry Adams made the comment following the a court decision to hold a full hearing on the Moore Street families' action against the government's plans for Moore St.

Irish News on Tue, Feb 10 2015, 4,018 days ago

New Policing Plan To Be Published
An Garda Síochána is due to publish a new policing plan, the Minister for Justice, Frances Fitzgerald, has announced. It is understood that the plan will include a new anti-crime strategy, along with support for victims of crime and plan to reduce reoffending.
New Figures Show 359 Families In Emergency Accommodation
More than 350 families in Dublin were in emergency accommodation by the end of January this year, the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive has reported. The figure compares to 331 in December, the figures show.
Four Arrested Over Water Charge Protest
Gardaí have arrested four people this morning in connection with a water charge protest held in Jobstown last November. Officers carried out the arrests on Tuesday morning in Tallaght. It is understood those arrested include two men, a woman and a teenage boy.
Senior Garda Meet With Organiser Of 'Love Ulster' March
Senior garda officers have met with Northern Ireland loyalist campaigner Willie Frazer over a proposed 'Love Ulster' march he hopes to hold in Dublin. A similar march was held in 2006, but was abandoned after clashes broke out between garda and republican protesters.
Jobs To Be Created At Refurbished Tayto Theme Park
Up to 150 new jobs are to be created as part of a €26m expansion of the Tayto theme park in Co Meath. Recruitment is underway for full and part-time position at the Ashbourne-based park, which is due to reopen next month when a number of new attractions are completed.
Credit Union Considering Offering Home Loans
Fianna Fáil has welcomed the news that the Irish League of Credit Unions is considering offering its members home loans. The party said that the Credit Union was "well placed" to provide mortgages and would provide "badly needed competition" for banks.
FF Accused Govt Of 'Failure To Act' On Childcare Crisis
The government has been accused of failing to take action on the "spiralling" costs of childcare. Fianna Fáil spokesperson on children, Robert Troy, said escalating creche and pre-school prices are forcing many parents to give up work because they can no longer afford "the extortionate costs".
Police Renew Appeal For Information In North Cork Murder Investigation
Gardaí investigating the discovery of a man's body in North Cork last weekend said they suspect "foul play". The body of 36-year-old Peter Murphy was found at his rented home outside Mallow on Saturday afternoon.
Man Arrested Over Dublin Body Find
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Dublin last week. The body of Kevin Molloy was found at his home in Glendhu Road in Cabra, Dublin, on Sunday 01 February. Investigating garda said they believed Mr Molloy's body had laid undiscovered for some time.

Irish News on Mon, Feb 10 2014, 4,383 days ago

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Begin Construction On New Facility
Jazz Pharmaceuticals has announced that it has commenced construction of a manufacturing and development facility to be located on a 17-acre site in Monksland, County Roscommon, approximately 75 miles east of the company's Dublin headquarters.
Body Recovered During Search In Cork
A body has been discovered during a search in west Cork for two tourists who have not been seen since Saturday afternoon. The coastguard is continuing its search for the second man. The two men, one German and one Dutch, had been staying in a holiday home.
Over 60% Of Teens Own A Smartphone
Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children & Youth Affairs, has welcomed the first Irish report of the 'Net Children Go Mobile' project.
Minister Accused Of Failing Dublin Flood Victims
Sinn Féin Dublin EU candidate Lynn Boylan has accused Minister of State Brian Hayes of speaking out of both sides of this mouth on recent flooding across the country. Last week Fine Gael MEPs voted against increasing the European Union's response to climate change.
Maloney Calls For Uni Heads To 'Get Their Own Houses In Order'
Labour TD, Eamon Maloney, has said that university heads should 'get their own houses in order' before speculating about third-level college fees in 2016.
Kenneth Egan Unveiled As FG's Latest Candidate
Olympic silver medallist, Kenneth Egan, has been unveiled as Fine Gael's latest candidate for the upcoming local elections in the Clondalkin Local Electoral Area.
Man Charged With Murder Of Cathal Sweeney
A man has been charged with the murder of Cathal Sweeney in Terenure on Saturday. Gary Walsh was remanded in custody after appearing at Dublin District Court today. He is due to appear at Cloverhill District Court on Friday.

Irish News on Fri, Feb 10 2012, 5,114 days ago

Man Murdered In Donegal
A man has been shot dead at his home in Buncrana, Donegal. The man in his 20s from Londonderry was pronounced dead at the scene at Links View Park. A female in the house at the time of the shooting was not injured. Gardai have sealed off the area for a forensic examination.
Massereene Murderer Jailed For 25 Years
A dissident republican convicted of killing two British soldiers has been ordered to serve a minimum of 25 years. Brian Shivers, 46, was sentenced at Belfast Crown Court this morning. The cystic fibrosis sufferer from Londonderry has an estimated four to five years to live.
Changes To Mortgage Interest Relief Will Help Alleviate Pressure
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire / Rathdown Deputy, Mary Mitchell O'Connor, today said the provisions contained in the Finance Bill 2012, on changes to the Universal Social Charge and mortgage interest relief, are aimed at alleviating the pressure on those most in need and rebalancing the scales in favour of
SF Condemns €14.5m Policing Operation For Shell
Speaking after it emerged that the cost of the garda presence at Bellanaboy Shell Refinery has cost over €14.5million since 2006, Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Jonathan O'Brien called on the Minister for Justice Alan Shatter to immediately examine these exorbitant costs.
Eircom Laptops Stolen Leads To Potential Data Breach
A potential data breach for up to 6,845 eMobile and Meteor customers along with 686 employees to the Data Protection Commissioner has been reported by eircom.
Vigil Organised To Remember Romanian Teenager
A vigil to remember a Romanian teenager, whose remains were found in a shallow grave in the Wicklow Mountains in January this year. Pavee Point has organised a candle-lit vigil for Mariora Rostas in Dublin city centre this evening at 6pm. It is to coincide with her funeral in Romania.
NAMA Debtors Expected To Provide Up To €500m In Security
The National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) expects it will be provided with up to €500 million in fresh security for its loans following negotiations with debtors, the Agency's Chairman said.
Minister Welcomes 175 Jobs For Sligo
The Minister for Small Business, John Perry TD, has welcomed the announcement by Abbott that it is to invest €85million in the expansion of its Sligo pharmaceutical facility with the creation of up to 175 jobs.

Irish News on Thu, Feb 10 2011, 5,479 days ago

Six Die As Belfast Flight Crashes In Cork
A Manx-2 jet from George Best Belfast City Airport has crashed on landing in Cork in a tragedy that was reported just before 10am on Thursday. There were ten passengers and two crew members on board the plane which was reported to have caught fire after the crash.
London, Belfast, Dublin And Cork Unite In Sympathy Over Crash
Messages of sympathy for the families of those killed and injured after a Manx2 commuter flight with 10 passengers and two crew on board crashed on the runway at Cork this morning have continued to flood in.
Police Hunt Black BMW In Robbery Probe
The Irish Republic's police are looking for a car that is suspected of being used in an early morning robbery today.
Ó Cuív Denies Galway Military Downgrading
The Galway area will not loose large numbers from its Army base - despite rumours to the contrary.
Viable Device Found In Belfast Mail Office
A device has been found during a security alert at the Royal Mail sorting office in Belfast's Tomb Street that police said was a "viable device". It has been removed for examination.
Longford's St Mel's To Rise Again
A chapel that was originally ruined by fire on Christmas Day 2009 is now set to rise from the ashes over the next five years as part of a multi-million euro project.
Larne Councillor Joins Alliance Party
Northern Ireland's 'middle-ground' Alliance Party has won a further recruit with news that an independent councillor in Co Antrim has joined. Michael Lynch is a councillor for the Larne Town area and has served on the Council since 2006.
Drugs Bust Recovers Weapon
One man is in custody following a number of searches in the Inchicore area of Dublin 8 last night. Two houses were searched during a Gardaí operation and a quantity of cocaine and a firearm and ammunition were recovered.

Irish News on Wed, Feb 10 2010, 5,844 days ago

Cowen Reassures As Opposition Panics Over Bank Withdrawal
The Taoiseach has stepped in to reassure Halifax customers after the bank announced this morning it was pulling out of the Irish market. Meanwhile however, the Opposition party Fine Gael have been prompted to ask if other banks are following the move.
Five New Cancer Services To Open
Five cancer services centres are to be opened throughout the state, it has been announced. Opening in hospitals around the country, the new centres will provide newly diagnosed cancer patients with information and support about the disease.
Gov Accuses Labour Of 'Disarray' Over Speed Limit
The Government has criticised the Labour Party, calling it a "shambles" over a reversal on their policy on the Dublin City speed limit controversy.
Leadership Speculation Heightens As Bruton Admits Ambition
Speculation that the main Opposition party may soon undertake a leadership contest has reached feverent levels as Fine Gael's deputy leader admits he'd like to lead the party.
Waterford Man Missing
An appeal for the public's assistance has been launched after a 45-year-old man went disappeared from his home in Waterford. Gardai at Tramore are anxious to trace the whereabouts of Nicky Barry who went missing yesterday.
Halifax Closes With Loss Of 750 Jobs
Ireland's employment woes continue as the Bank of Scotland has announced it will be closing its network of financial services in the state, costing some 750 jobs in the sector.

Irish News on Tue, Feb 10 2009, 6,209 days ago

Unions Threaten 'Nation Wide Action'
The government could be facing far-reaching action over their recent money saving policies, according to union leaders today.
Election Spending Limited For First Time
June's local elections will be slapped with a spending cap for the first time. Legislation announced today will mean candidates will be expected to stay within a strict budget for their campaigns.
Man Crushed By Car In Cork
A man has been killed after being crushed by a car he was attempting to push. The male in his early 20's was fatally injured when the car he was pushing rolled and collided with him, pinning him against a wall.
Murder Of Man Breaks Gangland Calm
The recent two weeks of relative calm amongst Dublin's gangs has been broken by the fatal shooting of a man. The 30-year-old man had been sitting in a car at Melrose Park in Clondalkin when he was shot from outside the car shortly after 8.30pm yesterday evening.
Two Killed In Bus Collision
Two men have been killed after colliding with a bus in Galway. The collision occurred after a car and a bus collided resulting in the driver and passenger in the car being fatally injured. Both driver and passenger were male and in their 30’s.
Lost Snowboarders Found In Cross-Border Rescue
The two men missing in the Wicklow mountains overnight have been found alive. They were recovered around lunchtime today after British military personnel joined their Irish counterparts in the search.
Two Teenagers Missing In Dublin
Concerns are escalating over the welfare of two teenagers who have been missing for over a fortnight. Gardaí at Ronanstown are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of the 14-year-old Xiao Ming Chen and 15-year-old Chen Hong Yu who have gone missing from their Dublin home.
Liberties Plan Places Cap On Tall Buildings.
A Draft Liberties Area Plan has been adopted by Dublin City Council, it has been announced. The plans, which were made following an extensive public consultation period, have banned buildings taller than 16 storeys from being constructed in the area.
Ryanair Boss 'Rejects' Belfast City Runway Inquiry
There's bad news for an east Belfast residents' group that is fighting the proposed runway extension at the North's George Best Belfast City Airport.
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