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Irish News on Wed, Jan 22 2020, 2,192 days ago

Critical And High-Risk Non-Compliancy Issues Identified At Mental Health Centres
Two critical and nine high-risk areas of non-compliance have been identified at two mental health centres in Dublin and Laois, the Mental Health Commission (MHC) has reported.

Irish News on Tue, Jan 22 2019, 2,557 days ago

Four People Suspected Of Funding Terrorism In Syria Arrested In Dublin
Gardaí from the Special Detective Unit have arrested four people in connection with the suspected funding of IS groups in Syria. Three women and one man were detained in Dublin following a number of search operations as part of a major investigation by Garda intelligence and financial units.

Irish News on Mon, Jan 22 2018, 2,922 days ago

Garda Appeal For Information On Murder Of Derek Hutch
An investigation has been launched into the murder of Derek Coakley-Hutch at a halting site in Dublin on Saturday, 20 January. The 27-year-old is the fourth member of the Hutch family to be killed in two years. The other three are said to have been victims of a feud with the Kinahan family.
Concerns Raised Over 'Significant Rise' In Use Of Sanctions
Fianna Fáil have raised concerns over the "significant rise" in the use of sanctions by Fine Gael and Labour Ministers over the past seven years, a move that Spokesperson on Employment Affairs and Social Protection Willie O'Dea describes as "a new dog-whistle style of politics in Ireland".

Irish News on Fri, Jan 22 2016, 3,653 days ago

Appeal Renewed For Missing Mother And Daughter
Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information on the whereabouts of Paige Holland and her one-week-old daughter.
Travellers Urged To Check Up-To-Date Travel Advice
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade has urged people to read up-to-date travel advice and familiarise themselves with the new passport card ahead of travelling. Minister Flanagan issued the advice ahead of this weekend's Holiday World show which is being held at the RDS arena.
Funding Announced For Entrepreneurs In The Regions
Up to €3 million in funding has been secured for investment to support entrepreneurs in the regions.
Updated Domestic, Sexual And Gender-Based Violence Strategy Published
The government-approved Second National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence 2016-2021 has been published by Minister for Justice and Equality, Francis Fitzgerald.
Regional Skills Fora Established As Part Of Action Plan For Jobs
A new national network of Regional Skills Fora has been announced by the Department of Education and Skills as part of the government's Action Plan for Jobs.
Three Arrested In Waterford In Operation Thor Operation
Three men have been arrested in Co Waterford as part of Operation Thor, an ongoing national anti-crime initiative. The men were arrested on Thursday evening when garda stopped a car in Tramore.
Witnesses Sought To Fatal Road Accident In Galway
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road traffic accident at Baile Liam, Galway, on Wednesday night. A man in his 20s was seriously injured when the car he was travelling in collided with a wall on the R336 at Baile Liam, An Spidéal, just before midnight.
SF Calls For Citizens To Support Right2Water Protest
Sinn Féin leader, Gerry Adams, has called on citizens to support state-wide Right2Water demonstrates due to be held on Saturday. The party has today produced a billboard supporting the protests, planned for 14:00 tomorrow.
€400,000 Funding Secured For Arts Organisations
More than €400,000 in funding has been secured for arts organisations, Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys. The funding is being allocated as part of the Department's Small Capital Grants Scheme and will be used to support arts groups and venues.

Irish News on Thu, Jan 22 2015, 4,018 days ago

Man Charged With Dún Laoghaire Murder Is Victim's Son
The man charged with the murder of a 65-year-old woman in Dún Laoghaire this week is the victims son. 30-year-old Fionn Braidwood appeared before Dún Laoghaire District Court charged with the murder of his mother, Jane Braidwood, according to a report by RTÉ.
Body Washed Ashore In East Cork
Gardaí have removed a body washed ashore near Glounthaune in east Cork. It is understood the body came ashore close to the Midleton rail line, and is believed to have been brought there on tidal waters.
NAMA Urged To Release Housing
NAMA is being urgedto release property to thousands of homeless people in the North Central area. Sinn Féin's Denis Mitchell said the current housing waiting list is "unacceptably high". She said: "I see families everyday desperately waiting on adequate housing for their families.
Man Held Over Westmeath Hit-And-Run
Gardaí have arrested a man aged in his 20s in connection with a hit-and-run in Westmeath on Tuesday. A 38-year-old man was left seriously injured after being hit by a car at about 15:00 at Magheraboy Upper in Westmeath. Garda confirmed they are holding a man in connection with the incident.
Body Recovered In Search For Man Swept Away In River Nore
Gardaí searching for a 33-year-old man have recovered a body from the River Nore in Thomastown, Co Kilkenny. Officers have been searching for Derek Tyrrell since he was swept away by strong currents in the river in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Ireland Breached Labour Rights Charter In 10 of 22 Situations - EU Committee
The European Committee of Social Rights has found that Ireland is in breach of the European Social Charter covering labour rights.
Teachers Follow Through On Strike Action
Up to 30,000 teachers are today taking strike action in an ongoing dispute over changes to the Junior Cycle. The teachers are opposed to proposed changes that would see them responsible for assessing 40% of a students final Junior Certificate.
Govt Announce Wording Of Marriage Equality Referendum
Frances Fitzgerald, Minister for Justice and Equality, has published the wording agreed by the government for the constitutional amendment on Marriage Equality.
'Ireland's Most Expensive House' Redevelopment Application Rejected
An Bord Pleanála has rejected an application to redevelop "Ireland's most expensive house". The proposal for Walford, on Shrewsbury Road in Dublin, had sought permission to extend the existing property to almost double its size and add four additional houses in the back garden.

Irish News on Wed, Jan 22 2014, 4,383 days ago

Howlin Moves To Extend FOI To Irish Water - FF
Fianna Fáil has welcomed confirmation that the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin will bring a motion to the Dáil next week to extend Freedom of Information legislation to Irish Water.
European And Local Elections To Be Held On 23 May
Phil Hogan TD, Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, has announced that the Government has agreed that the European Parliament and Local Elections will be held on Friday 23 May 2014. Polling will be between the hours of 7am and 10pm on that day.
Four Arrests Over Attack On Suspected Thief
Gardaí investigating an attack on a suspected car thief have arrested four people, one being the woman whose car was broken into. The suspect thief, a 27-year-old, is in a critical condition in hospital following the attack, in which he was kicked and punched in the head repeatedly.
Subway To Create Almost 2000 Jobs In Expansion
Almost two thousand jobs are to be created in an expansion by the world's largest sandwich chain Subway. The company, headquartered in Connecticut, have said that the expansion will see them target non-traditional locations, understood to include hospitals, universities and petrol stations.
New €2m Ward Unveiled At Temple St Hospital
Temple Street Hospital in Dublin has revealed a €2 million renovation, mostly funded through donations.
100 Jobs To Be Created By Tech Start-Up, Intercom
One hundred new jobs are to be created in Dublin by technology start-up Intercom. The software engineering and design jobs are to created over the next 18 months as the company expands following a €17 million investment by two American venture capital funds.
Staff In Sit-In At Closed Limerick Store
Thirty former employees of Limerick independent food store Ivans of Caherdavin are holding a sit-in. The store announced its closure earlier this week. The staff are occupying the store in a dispute over pay cheques and redundancy packages.
Ministers To Meet Northern Counterparts To Discuss Rugby World Cup Bid
The Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar and Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring are to met two Northern Ireland government ministers to discuss Ireland's bid to host Rugby World Cup bid in 2023.
€200,000 Worth Of Cannabis Seized In Co Clare
Cannabis worth an estimated value of €200,000 has been seized by gardaí in Co Clare. A man in his 30s was arrested and the drugs were recovered during a planned search of a house in Kilvoyden, gardaí have said.

Irish News on Tue, Jan 22 2013, 4,748 days ago

Kerry Council Back Drink-Drive Permit
A motion calling for a permit system to allow isolated rural people to drink and drive over the current legal limit, has been backed by Kerry County Council.
Promissory Notes Face High Court Challenge
The government's use of promissory notes to fund some banks will face a legal challenge in the High Court. David Hall, director of the Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation, is bringing the case.
FF Calls For Sentencing Council To Be Established
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Justice Niall Collins has called for the establishment of a Sentencing Council to promote greater consistency in criminal sentencing.
HMV Ireland Remain Closed Despite UK Move
HMV Ireland stores will remain closed and vouchers will not be accepted or honoured. This is despite a change in the UK where shops remain open and administrators have said gift vouchers will be accepted from tomorrow.
Redundancy Plans To Be Discuss By Cabinet
Plans for the first targeted voluntary redundancy in the public sector are to be discussed by the Cabinet, Brendan Howlin has confirmed.
Number Of Lifeboat Rescues Up In 2012
1,041 people were rescued by the RNLI during 939 launches in 2012. Launches had fallen slightly on comparison to 2011, but the number of rescues was up.

Irish News on Fri, Jan 22 2010, 5,844 days ago

Shock As Body Found In Dublin
Gardaí at Fitzgibbon Street are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a man's body in Dublin this morning. The shock find was made around 10.30am this morning on Healy Street in Dublin city centre. He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body remains at the location.
Endgame For SF/DUP Justice Talks
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams said today that the "game was up, but not over" on talks about devolving policing and justice powers to Stormont.
Poll Boosts Fianna Fáil Hopes
An authoritative Irish Times survey has today shown a small rise in support for the Government as a whole - and in Brian Cowen's personal satisfaction levels too.
Conan O'Brien Paid £20m Severance
Irish-American Talk Show Host Conan O'Brien, 46, has announced that after seven months, he will be stepping down from The Tonight Show's centre stage. The shock exit will see him pocket a comfortable £20 million in the process.
North's Police Probe Iris Affair
A top PSNI detective is to head an investigation into the way that former DUP MP Iris Robinson arranged the transfer of money between two property developers and her former lover.
McGuinness's Tory Talks Underway
The Shadow Secretary for the North, Owen Paterson will meet with Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness later. The pair are expected to hold talks in Belfast at Stormont, following the revelation senior unionists met Mr Paterson in London last weekend.
Finneran For Social Housing Event
Irish Housing Minister Michael Finneran is due to speak at an event to celebrate the Government's new social housing leasing initiative scheme.

Irish News on Thu, Jan 22 2009, 6,209 days ago

Indemnity Considered For Church In Abuse Cases
The Government is considering providing an indemnity for the church for abuse cases, in order for cross departmental information to be shared.
Teen Arrested In Connection With Dublin Shooting
An 18-year-old man hs been arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Dublin last night. The gardaí communications centre received a call at 12.45am that claimed shots had been fired through the front window and door of a house on St Attracta Road, Cabra, Dublin 7.
Gardaí Renew Appeal Over O'Halloran Shooting
Garda investigating the fatal shooting of Stephen O'Halloran at Kilmartin Drive in Dublin are renewing their appeal for witnesses after finding two firearms. Officers investigating the shooting recovered two handguns during the course of planned searches yesterday.
Second Councillor Resigns From Greens
Dublin City Councillor Bronwen Maher has resigned from the Green Party. Ms Maher is the second Green Party member to resign this week, after Cork City Councillor Chris O'Leary quit the party yesterday.
Tara Mines Workers Accept Deal
Siptu trade union members who work at crisis-hit Tara Mines in Co Meath have voted to accept a deal to amend their work practices in a bid to secure the future of the company. Some 60% voted in favour of the deal.
Superquinn Chops 400 Workers
Shoppers heading to the North to capitalize on the strong Euro have left Irish shops struggling, and Superquinn has been the latest retailer to downsize due to its losses. The cost-cutting plan is said to be a pre-emptive plan to save 90% of Superquinn’s 3,300 workforce.
Anglo Investors To Sue As Bankers Cut And Run
It has emerged that Anglo Irish Bank stakeholders will attempt to sue the bank and its senior management following revelations over its concealment of loans.

Irish News on Tue, Jan 22 2008, 6,575 days ago

Taoiseach Remains Confident In Irish Economy
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has told reporters in Dublin that he remains confident that Ireland's economic policies are strong enough to survive the current uncertainty in the global economy.
Man Arrested After Attempted Robbery In Dublin
A man in his thirties has been arrested following an attempted robbery at a house in west Dublin on Monday night. Gardaí said that two men had broken into a house at Virginia Heights in Blessington Road in Tallaght.
One Injured In Kilkenny Crash
A male pedestrian is reported to be seriously ill in hospital after being involved in a road crash in Kilkenny. It is understood that the man was struck by a lorry near Lehearts on the Kilkenny to Waterford road around 10:20am on Tuesday. He is being treated in St Luke's Hospital.
Investigation Launched Into Galway Body Find
Gardaí have launched an investigation following the discovery of a man's body in an apartment in Galway City. It is understood that the man's body was found by his flatmate on Monday.
Three Killed In Separate Road Crashes
Three people have died in separate road crashes since Monday evening. In Co. Donegal, a 28-year-old man was killed when his car hit a pole in Bruckless, on the road between Donegal town and Killybegs around 4pm on Monday.
Garda Station 'Burgled'
An overnight break-in at garda offices in Harcourt Street in Dublin is being investigated. It is understood that the break-in was discovered shortly after 12:30am on Tuesday morning, when a small fire, which had been started in the building, triggered the smoke alarm. Gardaí put out the fire.
Minister Opens New Train Station
Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey has officially opened a new train station near Phoenix Park. The station, which is on the grounds of the old racecourse, near the Navan Road, will be served by Maynooth line commuter trains.
Evangelical Group 'Says No' To Church Rosary Beads
An NI Protestant group has asked for an end to the sale of rosary beads at Dublin's main Protestant church, St Patrick's Church of Ireland. The Evangelical Protestant Society said the rosary is a traditional Roman Catholic practice and as such should not be on sale in a Protestant church.
Overseas Development Centre Opened By Taoiseach
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has opened a new information centre on overseas development and volunteering in Dublin. The Irish Aid Volunteering and Information Centre (IAVC) on O'Connell Street will seek to promote public awareness and understanding of development issues and the role of Irish Aid.
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