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Irish News on Tue, Jul 16 2019, 2,557 days ago
Man Arrested As Part Of Investigation Into Terrorist Financing
A 24-year-old man has been arrested as part of an investigation into money laundering and terrorist financing. Gardaí are said to have detained the man in Dublin this morning, Tuesday, 16 July.
A 24-year-old man has been arrested as part of an investigation into money laundering and terrorist financing. Gardaí are said to have detained the man in Dublin this morning, Tuesday, 16 July.
Irish News on Sat, Jul 16 2016, 3,652 days ago
Funding Secured For New Visitor Facilities On The Great Blasket Island In Co Kerry
The Office of Public Works (OPW) has been awarded funding to develop new visitor facilities on the Great Blasket Island in Co Kerry. A total of €225,000 from Fáilte Ireland’s Capital Grants Allocation is to be used for Phase 1 of the development.
The Office of Public Works (OPW) has been awarded funding to develop new visitor facilities on the Great Blasket Island in Co Kerry. A total of €225,000 from Fáilte Ireland’s Capital Grants Allocation is to be used for Phase 1 of the development.
Irish News on Thu, Jul 16 2015, 4,018 days ago
Fine Gael Criticise Independent TDs As 'Ineffective'
Independent TDs are "ineffective" and lack the "structure, support and certainty" needed to get things done, Fine Gael has said. The party's TD for Limerick, Patrick O'Donovan, made the comments following the launch of a new political party by three independent TDs, The Social Democrats.
Independent TDs are "ineffective" and lack the "structure, support and certainty" needed to get things done, Fine Gael has said. The party's TD for Limerick, Patrick O'Donovan, made the comments following the launch of a new political party by three independent TDs, The Social Democrats.
Govt And Irish Water Accused of Alice In Wonderland Economics
The Government and Irish Water has been accused of using "Alice in Wonderland economics" by Sinn Féin TD and Spokesperson on the Environment Brian Stanley.
The Government and Irish Water has been accused of using "Alice in Wonderland economics" by Sinn Féin TD and Spokesperson on the Environment Brian Stanley.
Appeal Issued For Missing Tallaght Teenager
Gardaí have appealed for help in tracing 17-year-old Owen O'Reilly, who has been missing from his home in Tallaght since Wednesday. The teenager was last seen at his home at about 21:00. When last seen he was wearing a terracotta/wine tracksuit with grey runners.
Gardaí have appealed for help in tracing 17-year-old Owen O'Reilly, who has been missing from his home in Tallaght since Wednesday. The teenager was last seen at his home at about 21:00. When last seen he was wearing a terracotta/wine tracksuit with grey runners.
Man Arrested Over Heroin Seizure In Cork
A man in his 50s has been arrested in connection with seizure of heroin on Cork. Gardaí searched a house in the The Glen on Wednesday, uncovering heroin worth an estimated €70,000.
A man in his 50s has been arrested in connection with seizure of heroin on Cork. Gardaí searched a house in the The Glen on Wednesday, uncovering heroin worth an estimated €70,000.
Garda Call For Witnesses To Fatal Skibereen Collision
Gardaí in Skibbereen have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road traffic accident on the R593, Drimoleague to Skibbereen Road. A male motorcyclist was fatally injured when his motorcycle was involved in a collision with a car. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Gardaí in Skibbereen have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road traffic accident on the R593, Drimoleague to Skibbereen Road. A male motorcyclist was fatally injured when his motorcycle was involved in a collision with a car. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Fianna Fáil Call For Minor Ailment Scheme Roll-Out
Fianna Fáil has called on the government to roll-out a Minor Ailment Scheme to help provide patients with quicker access to appropriate healthcare. The party's TD for Louth Seamus Kirk , raised the issue in the Dáil with Minister of State at the Department of Health Kathleen Lynch.
Fianna Fáil has called on the government to roll-out a Minor Ailment Scheme to help provide patients with quicker access to appropriate healthcare. The party's TD for Louth Seamus Kirk , raised the issue in the Dáil with Minister of State at the Department of Health Kathleen Lynch.
Water Charge Protest Held At Gates Of The Dáil
Some 300 people gathered on Kildare Street near to the Dáil on Wednesday afternoon to protest the water charges. Six gardaí vans responded to the protest, with confrontations between officers and protesters.
Some 300 people gathered on Kildare Street near to the Dáil on Wednesday afternoon to protest the water charges. Six gardaí vans responded to the protest, with confrontations between officers and protesters.
Irish News on Wed, Jul 16 2014, 4,383 days ago
Funding Secured For 163 Community Childcare Providers
Funding of €2.5m has been secured for community childcare providers, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Dr James Reilly has announced. A total of 163 community childcare groups are to benefit from the 2014 Early Years Capital programme, which was open to community not-for-profit services.
Funding of €2.5m has been secured for community childcare providers, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Dr James Reilly has announced. A total of 163 community childcare groups are to benefit from the 2014 Early Years Capital programme, which was open to community not-for-profit services.
Five Arrested Over €500,000 Drug Seizure
Gardaí in Dublin have seized drugs worth an estimated €500,000 following the arrest of four men on the Crumlin Road on Tuesday.
Gardaí in Dublin have seized drugs worth an estimated €500,000 following the arrest of four men on the Crumlin Road on Tuesday.
Aiken And GAA To Meet Oireachtas Committee
The Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications is to meet today with representatives of Aiken Promotions and the GAA over the cancellation of five Garth Brooks concerts. Four hundred thousand tickets had been sold for five planned events to be held at Croke Park next week.
The Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications is to meet today with representatives of Aiken Promotions and the GAA over the cancellation of five Garth Brooks concerts. Four hundred thousand tickets had been sold for five planned events to be held at Croke Park next week.
Chairperson Of Mother-And-Baby Homes Investigation To Be Announced
The government is today expected to announce who will led the Commission of Investigation into Church-run mother-and-baby homes.
The government is today expected to announce who will led the Commission of Investigation into Church-run mother-and-baby homes.
Govt Refusal Of IDS Request For Interpreter 'Extremely Disappointing'
The government has turned down a request by the Irish Deaf Society (IDS) to provide an interpreter at an upcoming Order or Business meeting in the Dáil. The IDS made the request ahead of a meeting to be held on Thursday, however, the Ceann Comhairle's office turned down the request.
The government has turned down a request by the Irish Deaf Society (IDS) to provide an interpreter at an upcoming Order or Business meeting in the Dáil. The IDS made the request ahead of a meeting to be held on Thursday, however, the Ceann Comhairle's office turned down the request.
Fingal County Council Back Dublin Mayor Proposal
Fingal County Council has overturned a previous decision not to back a proposal that would make way for a directly-elected Dublin mayor. The council has now decided that Dublin residents should be consulted on the proposal.
Fingal County Council has overturned a previous decision not to back a proposal that would make way for a directly-elected Dublin mayor. The council has now decided that Dublin residents should be consulted on the proposal.
4 Out Of 5 Cases Of Blindness 'Preventable' – FG
Fine Gael are today launching a Private Members Motion that calls for the establishment of a national vision strategy. Brought forward by Clare Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Disability and Equality, Martin Conway, it is said that four out of five cases of blindness are preventable.
Fine Gael are today launching a Private Members Motion that calls for the establishment of a national vision strategy. Brought forward by Clare Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Disability and Equality, Martin Conway, it is said that four out of five cases of blindness are preventable.
Irish News on Tue, Jul 16 2013, 4,748 days ago
Religious Order Refuse To Contribute To Magdalene Compensation Fund
The four congregations that ran the Magdalene laundries will not make any contribution to the remuneration fund established for victims.
The four congregations that ran the Magdalene laundries will not make any contribution to the remuneration fund established for victims.
High Court Appoint Homebase Examiner
An examiner has been appoint to Homebase Ireland by the High Court, as the DIY chain announces it is considering closing three stores. Currently, the chain has 15 stores and employes 558 people, with 17 full-time and 79 part-time staff employed in the three stores slated for closure.
An examiner has been appoint to Homebase Ireland by the High Court, as the DIY chain announces it is considering closing three stores. Currently, the chain has 15 stores and employes 558 people, with 17 full-time and 79 part-time staff employed in the three stores slated for closure.
400 New jobs For Dublin In Symantec Expansion
Some 400 jobs are to be created in Dublin by internet security company Symantec, who are establishing a new European customer management centre at its current site in Blanchardstown. Half of the jobs are to be created now, with a further 200 over the next two years.
Some 400 jobs are to be created in Dublin by internet security company Symantec, who are establishing a new European customer management centre at its current site in Blanchardstown. Half of the jobs are to be created now, with a further 200 over the next two years.
Teen Admits False Rape Allegations Against Uncle
It has emerged that a girl who accused her uncle of raping her, lied under coercion from her mother. According to RTÉ the girl, now 18, has admitted that the allegation she made some eight years ago was false and that her mother had made her file the complaint against her uncle.
It has emerged that a girl who accused her uncle of raping her, lied under coercion from her mother. According to RTÉ the girl, now 18, has admitted that the allegation she made some eight years ago was false and that her mother had made her file the complaint against her uncle.
Man Dies In Co Cork Road Crash
Gardaí have reported that a 47-year-old man has died in a single vehicle road crash near Charleville, Co Cork. The crash happened at around 21:30 last night in Boulard. It is believed that the vehicle struck a tree before hitting a ditch. The victim was pronounced dead the scene.
Gardaí have reported that a 47-year-old man has died in a single vehicle road crash near Charleville, Co Cork. The crash happened at around 21:30 last night in Boulard. It is believed that the vehicle struck a tree before hitting a ditch. The victim was pronounced dead the scene.
Doctors Launch Campaign Over Long Working Hours
A campaign has been launched by non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs) to reduce working hours, which they claim are "dangerously long".
A campaign has been launched by non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs) to reduce working hours, which they claim are "dangerously long".
Govt Press On With Sunbed Legislation
The government is to press ahead with legislation regulating the use of sunbeds in an effort to protect people from skin cancer.
The government is to press ahead with legislation regulating the use of sunbeds in an effort to protect people from skin cancer.
Adams Critical Of Dáil Bars
Bars within the Dáil should be subject to the same licensing laws as all other bars, Gerry Adams has said. The Sinn Féin president was speaking about the availability of alcohol within the Dáil and how bars open until 5am.
Bars within the Dáil should be subject to the same licensing laws as all other bars, Gerry Adams has said. The Sinn Féin president was speaking about the availability of alcohol within the Dáil and how bars open until 5am.
Social Welfare Payments Delayed
A "once off processing issue" will cause a one day delay in social welfare payments, the Department of Social Protection has announced.
A "once off processing issue" will cause a one day delay in social welfare payments, the Department of Social Protection has announced.
Irish News on Mon, Jul 16 2012, 5,113 days ago
Govt To Lodge 'Strong Protest' Over Publication Of McAreavey Crime Scene Photos
Following the publication of Michaela McAreavey crime scene photo’s in a Mauritius Sunday newspaper the Foreign Affairs Minister and Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore has said that the Government would lodge a strong protest with the Mauritius government over the publication.
Following the publication of Michaela McAreavey crime scene photo’s in a Mauritius Sunday newspaper the Foreign Affairs Minister and Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore has said that the Government would lodge a strong protest with the Mauritius government over the publication.
Well Woman Say Use Of Sexual Health Services Falling
Fewer women have attended sexual health services since the morning-after pill has been on sale over the counter, the Well Woman centre has said. According to the centre just 800 women went for emergency contraception last year, compared with an average of 4,000 in previous years.
Fewer women have attended sexual health services since the morning-after pill has been on sale over the counter, the Well Woman centre has said. According to the centre just 800 women went for emergency contraception last year, compared with an average of 4,000 in previous years.
Bishop Issues Warning Over Secularisation Of Primary Schools
A Catholic bishop has issued a warning to Minister for Education Ruairí Quinn over plans to put primary schools under “secular” control. Bishop Leo O’Reilly of Kilmore said it would be “extremely unwise” for Mr Quinn to try and bulldoze change in the sector or ram it through quickly.
A Catholic bishop has issued a warning to Minister for Education Ruairí Quinn over plans to put primary schools under “secular” control. Bishop Leo O’Reilly of Kilmore said it would be “extremely unwise” for Mr Quinn to try and bulldoze change in the sector or ram it through quickly.
Brothers Escaped From Roscommon Prison
Two brothers have escaped from Castlerea Prison in Co Roscommon overnight, the Prison Service has confirmed. The two, who are of Romanian origin, were serving sentences after being found guilty of robbing from parking meters in Galway.
Two brothers have escaped from Castlerea Prison in Co Roscommon overnight, the Prison Service has confirmed. The two, who are of Romanian origin, were serving sentences after being found guilty of robbing from parking meters in Galway.
Mobile Users Warned Of 'Smishing' Scams
Fresh warning have been issued by mobile phone operator O2 about the dangers of responding to unsolicited text messages following a series of scams this year.
Fresh warning have been issued by mobile phone operator O2 about the dangers of responding to unsolicited text messages following a series of scams this year.
Former Garda Denies IRA Collusion Allegations
In the ongoing Smithwick Tribunal a former garda detective sergeant has denied that he was an IRA source who helped the subversive organisation.
In the ongoing Smithwick Tribunal a former garda detective sergeant has denied that he was an IRA source who helped the subversive organisation.
Thieves Get Almost €3000 In Seventh Raid In Four Days
Armed raiders escpaed with just under €3,000 after they held up the AIB branch at Newlands Cross, Dublin, shortly after it opened today (Monday). It is the seventh armed robbery in the capital in four days.
Armed raiders escpaed with just under €3,000 after they held up the AIB branch at Newlands Cross, Dublin, shortly after it opened today (Monday). It is the seventh armed robbery in the capital in four days.
Paddy Power Goes Undercover On Channel 4
Paddy Power will be the subject of Channel 4’s top rated show ‘Undercover Boss’ tonight. This is the first time the hugely popular television franchise has chosen a company outside the UK to feature in their award-winning series.
Paddy Power will be the subject of Channel 4’s top rated show ‘Undercover Boss’ tonight. This is the first time the hugely popular television franchise has chosen a company outside the UK to feature in their award-winning series.
Remaining Ulster Bank Account Issues Won't Be Resolved For Several Weeks
It will be several weeks before all issues with customers' accounts will be fully resolved, according to Ulster Bank's chief executive. In an interview with RTÉ News, Jim Brown said while systems are now running normally, there are problems with some unprocessed and duplicated transactions.
It will be several weeks before all issues with customers' accounts will be fully resolved, according to Ulster Bank's chief executive. In an interview with RTÉ News, Jim Brown said while systems are now running normally, there are problems with some unprocessed and duplicated transactions.
Irish News on Wed, Jul 16 2008, 6,574 days ago
Cowen Plays Down Sarkozy Treaty Remarks
The Taoiseach has played down remarks made by French President Nicolas Sarkozy on the possibility of another referendum on the Lisbon Treaty.
The Taoiseach has played down remarks made by French President Nicolas Sarkozy on the possibility of another referendum on the Lisbon Treaty.
Wexford Man Jailed For Sex Abuse
A Wexford farm labourer has been jailed for 10 years for raping a schoolgirl on several separate occasions.
A Wexford farm labourer has been jailed for 10 years for raping a schoolgirl on several separate occasions.
Hanlon Killer To Face Sex Abuse Charges
The body of an Irishman shot dead in the US last month is expected to return home to the country today, as his killer faces separate sex abuse charges.
The body of an Irishman shot dead in the US last month is expected to return home to the country today, as his killer faces separate sex abuse charges.
Dublin Raids Uncover 'Suspicious Devices'
Army experts have been called to a house in Dublin, following the discovery of two suspect devices. Gardaí raided the house in the Barry Drive area of Finglas in a planned search, just after 6pm on Tuesday.
Army experts have been called to a house in Dublin, following the discovery of two suspect devices. Gardaí raided the house in the Barry Drive area of Finglas in a planned search, just after 6pm on Tuesday.
Man Treated For Burns After 'Fire Protest'
A man is being treated in hospital after setting himself on fire, following a demonstration by members of the Travelling community in Dublin.
A man is being treated in hospital after setting himself on fire, following a demonstration by members of the Travelling community in Dublin.
Man Detained Following Drug Seizure
A 37-year-old man has been arrested in Dublin following the discovery of cocaine worth an estimated street value of around €250,000, last night. The Garda National Drugs Unit made the seizure, in a car on the Malahide Road, during a surveillance operation.
A 37-year-old man has been arrested in Dublin following the discovery of cocaine worth an estimated street value of around €250,000, last night. The Garda National Drugs Unit made the seizure, in a car on the Malahide Road, during a surveillance operation.
Over €6m For School And Community Improvements, From Dormant Accounts
The Irish government has announced the allocation of over €5.5 million in funding from the Dormant Accounts Fund, and €1.2m from the RAPID Leverage Fund, for around 200 projects aimed at tackling disadvantage among children and older people.
The Irish government has announced the allocation of over €5.5 million in funding from the Dormant Accounts Fund, and €1.2m from the RAPID Leverage Fund, for around 200 projects aimed at tackling disadvantage among children and older people.
Team Ireland To Challenge World's Best Lifesavers
Ireland's top lifeguards will compete at the World Lifesaving Championships - Rescue 2008 - in Germany from 20th July to 2nd August. The team will represent Ireland at this gala of lifesaving that is the most significant and breathtaking life saving competition in the world.
Ireland's top lifeguards will compete at the World Lifesaving Championships - Rescue 2008 - in Germany from 20th July to 2nd August. The team will represent Ireland at this gala of lifesaving that is the most significant and breathtaking life saving competition in the world.
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