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Irish News on Mon, Mar 9 2020, 2,191 days ago
Modified Cars Seized In Overnight Garda Operation
Gardaí have seized a car after it was discovered that its battery had been "relocated" to its boot and held in place with cable ties. The seizure was made by officers from Operation CURB (Changing Your Road Behaviour) in an overnight operation on March 06 and 07.
Gardaí have seized a car after it was discovered that its battery had been "relocated" to its boot and held in place with cable ties. The seizure was made by officers from Operation CURB (Changing Your Road Behaviour) in an overnight operation on March 06 and 07.
Irish News on Fri, Mar 9 2018, 2,922 days ago
IFA Committee Chair Calls For Processors To Raise Producer Prices
Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) Pigs Committee Chairman, Tom Hogan, has called on all pig processors to increase producer prices to reflect major improvements in the pigmeat trade.
Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) Pigs Committee Chairman, Tom Hogan, has called on all pig processors to increase producer prices to reflect major improvements in the pigmeat trade.
Herbal Cannabis Worth €60,000 Seized In Tralee
Up to 3kgs of herbal cannabis has been seized in Tralee, Co. Kerry.
Up to 3kgs of herbal cannabis has been seized in Tralee, Co. Kerry.
Search Begins For Next An Garda Síochána Commissioner
The recruitment process has started to find the next Commissioner of An Garda Síochána. The process is being undertaken by the Public Appointments Service under the auspices of the independent Policing Authority for the first time.
The recruitment process has started to find the next Commissioner of An Garda Síochána. The process is being undertaken by the Public Appointments Service under the auspices of the independent Policing Authority for the first time.
30% Of Staff Win Credit Union Prize Raffles
30% of prizes raffled by the Credit Union have went to its staff or directors, a Central Bank report has revealed. 446,000 members took place in the draws, with staff members winning roughly once every three draws.
30% of prizes raffled by the Credit Union have went to its staff or directors, a Central Bank report has revealed. 446,000 members took place in the draws, with staff members winning roughly once every three draws.
Elysian Tower Acquired For Over €90m
The Elysian Tower in Cork City Centre has been acquired for around €95 million by global property investors Kennedy Wilson. The deal has now been referred to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission for approval, due to Kennedy Wilson's amount of Irish investments.
The Elysian Tower in Cork City Centre has been acquired for around €95 million by global property investors Kennedy Wilson. The deal has now been referred to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission for approval, due to Kennedy Wilson's amount of Irish investments.
Government Pledges To Find Work For 100,000 Extra People By 2020
The Government has pledged that it will get an extra 100,000 people into employment by 2020. Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys is to launch the 2018 Action Plan for Jobs today, 09 March, in an effort to improve the number of unemployed.
The Government has pledged that it will get an extra 100,000 people into employment by 2020. Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys is to launch the 2018 Action Plan for Jobs today, 09 March, in an effort to improve the number of unemployed.
Irish News on Thu, Mar 9 2017, 3,287 days ago
National Water Demonstration To Be Held In April
A national water demonstration is to be held on Saturday, 08 April.
A national water demonstration is to be held on Saturday, 08 April.
Irish News on Wed, Mar 9 2016, 3,652 days ago
18-Year-Old Cyclist Killed In Road Accident In Co Cork
Gardaí in Co Cork have appealed for witnesses following the death of an 18-year-old male cyclist. The male teenager was seriously injured when he collided with a car at Barley Hill on the Clonakilty to Skibbereen Road at about 19:00 on Tuesday.
Gardaí in Co Cork have appealed for witnesses following the death of an 18-year-old male cyclist. The male teenager was seriously injured when he collided with a car at Barley Hill on the Clonakilty to Skibbereen Road at about 19:00 on Tuesday.
Series Of Raids Carried Out Across Dublin
A series of raids have been carried out across Dublin in an operation led by the Criminal Assets Bureau. The operation was targeting the assets of criminal gangs currently believed to be involved in an ongoing fued.
A series of raids have been carried out across Dublin in an operation led by the Criminal Assets Bureau. The operation was targeting the assets of criminal gangs currently believed to be involved in an ongoing fued.
Fine Gael To Meet Other Parties To Discuss New Govt
Fine Gael is to hold a series of meetings with other parties, groups and independent bodies to discuss the make-up of the next Government.
Fine Gael is to hold a series of meetings with other parties, groups and independent bodies to discuss the make-up of the next Government.
New Reports Investigate Incentivising Older People To Move To Help Housing Crisis
A new report investigating if Ireland's housing shortage could be alleviated by incentivising residential mobility among older people who remain in houses that exceed their current requirements, has been published by the ESRI.
A new report investigating if Ireland's housing shortage could be alleviated by incentivising residential mobility among older people who remain in houses that exceed their current requirements, has been published by the ESRI.
HSE Launch #hellomynameis Campaign To Improve Compassionate Care
The Health Service Executive has launched a new initiative to encourage nurses, doctors and other staff to introduce themselves to patients. The new #hellomynameis campaign is aimed at encouraging more compassionate care.
The Health Service Executive has launched a new initiative to encourage nurses, doctors and other staff to introduce themselves to patients. The new #hellomynameis campaign is aimed at encouraging more compassionate care.
New €100k Fund Launched To Find Ways To Increase Cycling In Dublin
A new €100k Small Business Innovation Research Challenge (SBIR) has been launched in an effort to find innovative ways to increase cycling use in Dublin. The SBIR challenge is a joint initiative between Smart Dublin and Enterprise Ireland and is open for applications from today until 03 May 2016.
A new €100k Small Business Innovation Research Challenge (SBIR) has been launched in an effort to find innovative ways to increase cycling use in Dublin. The SBIR challenge is a joint initiative between Smart Dublin and Enterprise Ireland and is open for applications from today until 03 May 2016.
NRA Model Would Lead To 'Inevitable' Privatisation Of Irish Water - SIPTU
A National Roads Authority (NRA) type model for the provision of water services and infrastructural development would "inevitably lead to increased outsourcing and hasten the privatisation of the water services infrastructure", the Secretary of the Group of Unions at Ervia, Adrian Kane, has said.
A National Roads Authority (NRA) type model for the provision of water services and infrastructural development would "inevitably lead to increased outsourcing and hasten the privatisation of the water services infrastructure", the Secretary of the Group of Unions at Ervia, Adrian Kane, has said.
US Car Selling Website To Create 100 Jobs In Dublin
Up to 100 new jobs are to be created by automotive shopping website, CarGurus, with the establishment of its new European headquarters in Dublin. The new office will be CarGurus' first branch outside the U.S.
Up to 100 new jobs are to be created by automotive shopping website, CarGurus, with the establishment of its new European headquarters in Dublin. The new office will be CarGurus' first branch outside the U.S.
WRC Ruling On Au Pairs Must Be Examined By The Govt - FF
A Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) ruling on au pair workers must be carefully examined by the Government, Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Dara Calleary, has said.
A Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) ruling on au pair workers must be carefully examined by the Government, Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Dara Calleary, has said.
Irish News on Mon, Mar 9 2015, 4,018 days ago
Man Charged Over Liverpool Attack On Irish Man
One of two men arrested on Sunday in connection with the assault of an Irish man in Liverpool has been charged, Merseyside Police have confirmed. 19-year-old Kyle Thompson, of Cockerell Street, Kirkdale, has been charged with assault and is due to appear today at Liverpool Magistrates' Court.
One of two men arrested on Sunday in connection with the assault of an Irish man in Liverpool has been charged, Merseyside Police have confirmed. 19-year-old Kyle Thompson, of Cockerell Street, Kirkdale, has been charged with assault and is due to appear today at Liverpool Magistrates' Court.
Officers Injured In Prison Attack
Two prison officers were injured in separate incidents at the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise yesterday. The Irish Prison Service confirmed that the two officers were injured between 11:00 and 12:00 as a result of in-fighting between inmates.
Two prison officers were injured in separate incidents at the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise yesterday. The Irish Prison Service confirmed that the two officers were injured between 11:00 and 12:00 as a result of in-fighting between inmates.
Weather Warning Issued For Ireland
Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange weather warning for the region. The wind warning was issued on Sunday night (8 March) and is expected to remain in place until at least midnight on Monday. The warning if for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo.
Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange weather warning for the region. The wind warning was issued on Sunday night (8 March) and is expected to remain in place until at least midnight on Monday. The warning if for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo.
Record Number Of CAO Applications Received
More than 74,000 applications have been received by the Central Applications Office (CAO) ahead of this year's initial deadline. A total of 74,424 applications were received, an increase of almost 1,333 from the previous year.
More than 74,000 applications have been received by the Central Applications Office (CAO) ahead of this year's initial deadline. A total of 74,424 applications were received, an increase of almost 1,333 from the previous year.
Body Of Missing 22-Year-Old Man Discovered
The body of a 22-year-old man who was reported missing has been found during a search operation in Derryhassan, Ballyconnell, on Saturday. Donal Greene was last seen in Derryhassan at approximately 05:00 on the morning of Saturday 28 February 2015.
The body of a 22-year-old man who was reported missing has been found during a search operation in Derryhassan, Ballyconnell, on Saturday. Donal Greene was last seen in Derryhassan at approximately 05:00 on the morning of Saturday 28 February 2015.
Education Minister Launches New Online Resource
Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O'Sullivan TD, has launched a new online resource for teachers and students of Leaving Certificate Business and Economics. The resource, BusinessEducation.
Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O'Sullivan TD, has launched a new online resource for teachers and students of Leaving Certificate Business and Economics. The resource, BusinessEducation.
NTMA To Hold 30-Year Bond Auction
The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) is to hold a bond auction later this week. The organisation will auction €1bn of 30-year debt on Thursday (12 March). It is only the second time Ireland has carried out the above. The first 30-year bond sale was last month.
The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) is to hold a bond auction later this week. The organisation will auction €1bn of 30-year debt on Thursday (12 March). It is only the second time Ireland has carried out the above. The first 30-year bond sale was last month.
Irish News on Fri, Mar 9 2012, 5,113 days ago
Indeed Opens EMEA Headquarters In Dublin
Indeed, the world's most comprehensive search engine for jobs, has opened its new EMEA headquarters in Dublin and plans to hire 50 new employees in 2012. Indeed's EMEA headquarters will bring its sales and customer support functions closer to the company's expanding international client base.
Indeed, the world's most comprehensive search engine for jobs, has opened its new EMEA headquarters in Dublin and plans to hire 50 new employees in 2012. Indeed's EMEA headquarters will bring its sales and customer support functions closer to the company's expanding international client base.
Sligo Resident Escapes Shark Incident
A 42-year-old man, who lives in Sligo, has had a lucky escape from the clutches of a shark in New Zealand during a visit to his native country.
A 42-year-old man, who lives in Sligo, has had a lucky escape from the clutches of a shark in New Zealand during a visit to his native country.
UUC Scientists Use Viruses To Stop Growth Of Breast Cancer Tumours
A new treatment for breast cancer has been discovered at University College Cork. Researchers found that delivering human genes by means of a modified virus to breast cancer tumour cells causes genes to generate signals within the tumour to cut off its blood supply and halt growth.
A new treatment for breast cancer has been discovered at University College Cork. Researchers found that delivering human genes by means of a modified virus to breast cancer tumour cells causes genes to generate signals within the tumour to cut off its blood supply and halt growth.
25 Arrested In Relation To Operation Boa
Gardaí from Coolock Garda station have arrested 25 people in the past two days for the involvement in the sale and supply controlled drugs. All 25 have been charged and released on bail to appear in court at a future date.
Gardaí from Coolock Garda station have arrested 25 people in the past two days for the involvement in the sale and supply controlled drugs. All 25 have been charged and released on bail to appear in court at a future date.
Abolition Of Modern Languages In Primary Schools Deplorable, Says Kitt
Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Micheál Kitt, says the decision to abolish the modern languages in primary schools initiative is deplorable and needs to be reversed.
Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Micheál Kitt, says the decision to abolish the modern languages in primary schools initiative is deplorable and needs to be reversed.
Succeed In Ireland Initiative Targets Jobs Creation
Ireland is open for business, as Government targets a world of new opportunities for employment creation by connecting with global companies who would not otherwise be reached.
Ireland is open for business, as Government targets a world of new opportunities for employment creation by connecting with global companies who would not otherwise be reached.
New Potential Exporters Division Goes Live
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today announced that a new Potential Exporters Division in Enterprise Ireland has gone live, and launched a new programme of supports for exporters in order to get more indigenous companies trading in foreign markets.
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today announced that a new Potential Exporters Division in Enterprise Ireland has gone live, and launched a new programme of supports for exporters in order to get more indigenous companies trading in foreign markets.
Irish News on Wed, Mar 9 2011, 5,479 days ago
Murder Investigation Launched In Limerick
Gardaí in Limerick are investigating the discovery of the body of a 71-year-old man in a house at St Munchin’s Street, St Mary's Park, Limerick City on Tuesday.
Gardaí in Limerick are investigating the discovery of the body of a 71-year-old man in a house at St Munchin’s Street, St Mary's Park, Limerick City on Tuesday.
Man Arrested After Discovery Of Body In Mayo
A man has been arrested in connection with the discovery of a woman's body at a house in Castlebar, Co Mayo. The man was arrested at 8am at Corha, Islandeady. Gardaí were called to a house, which is about 7km from Castlebar, at Derrycrieve, Islandeady, in the early hours of the morning.
A man has been arrested in connection with the discovery of a woman's body at a house in Castlebar, Co Mayo. The man was arrested at 8am at Corha, Islandeady. Gardaí were called to a house, which is about 7km from Castlebar, at Derrycrieve, Islandeady, in the early hours of the morning.
UUP/SDLP To Defy Stormont Budget
The leader of the mainly nationalist SDLP, Margaret Ritchie has revealed that the SDLP will attempt to amend the final Stormont Finance Bill before it passes through the North's Assembly today.
The leader of the mainly nationalist SDLP, Margaret Ritchie has revealed that the SDLP will attempt to amend the final Stormont Finance Bill before it passes through the North's Assembly today.
Cabinet Ensures Full Irish-Speaking Battalion
The full retention of the Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa barracks in Renmore has been effectively secured as the outgoing government has signed legislation that ensures a full-strength Irish speaking Battalion in the Irish Army.
The full retention of the Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa barracks in Renmore has been effectively secured as the outgoing government has signed legislation that ensures a full-strength Irish speaking Battalion in the Irish Army.
Neurological Charities Face Crisis
The NAI, the umbrella body for more than 30 neurological charities, has launched its action plan to coincide with National Brain Awareness Week.
The NAI, the umbrella body for more than 30 neurological charities, has launched its action plan to coincide with National Brain Awareness Week.
Protester May Face Further Charges
A builder has been charged with a driving offence after he parked a cherry-picker crane, adorned with a number of anti-government and banker protest slogans, outside the Dáil as the Government prepared for Budget day last December.
A builder has been charged with a driving offence after he parked a cherry-picker crane, adorned with a number of anti-government and banker protest slogans, outside the Dáil as the Government prepared for Budget day last December.
North's House Prices Now 'Down By Half'
Home prices in Northern Ireland are still falling, according to the latest survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Ulster Bank.
Home prices in Northern Ireland are still falling, according to the latest survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Ulster Bank.
Irish News on Tue, Mar 9 2010, 5,844 days ago
Government Attacks O'Leary's 'Bizarre Charade'
Fianna Fáil TD Michael Kennedy has accused the Ryanair Chief Executive of engaging in a "bizarre charade" over job negotiations for the highly contested Hangar 6 at Dublin Airport.
Fianna Fáil TD Michael Kennedy has accused the Ryanair Chief Executive of engaging in a "bizarre charade" over job negotiations for the highly contested Hangar 6 at Dublin Airport.
Farmers Launch Protest At Greencore Meeting
Some 100 members of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) are picketing a meeting of Greencore in Dublin that is making a decision on the sale of its malting barley division.
Some 100 members of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) are picketing a meeting of Greencore in Dublin that is making a decision on the sale of its malting barley division.
Schools, Courts And Hospital Workers Threaten Walkout
The State's schools, courts and hospitals are facing mass walkouts as the threat of major strike action escalates over public sector pay cuts.
The State's schools, courts and hospitals are facing mass walkouts as the threat of major strike action escalates over public sector pay cuts.
AIB's Management Paid €3.6m
Bailed-out bank, AIB, has revealed in its annual report it paid its top management €3.6m last year, down from just over €5m the previous year.
Bailed-out bank, AIB, has revealed in its annual report it paid its top management €3.6m last year, down from just over €5m the previous year.
Cullen Resigns Over Health Concerns
The Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism handed in his resignation last night, after being plagued with chronic back pain in recent months. Mr Cullen, who is the Fianna Fail TD for Waterford, announced yesterday evening he would resign as both a Minister and as a TD.
The Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism handed in his resignation last night, after being plagued with chronic back pain in recent months. Mr Cullen, who is the Fianna Fail TD for Waterford, announced yesterday evening he would resign as both a Minister and as a TD.
Murdered Policeman Remembered
A year on from the death of the first PSNI officer to be murdered, the widow of Constable Stephen Carroll has said she feels the pain of her loss every day.
A year on from the death of the first PSNI officer to be murdered, the widow of Constable Stephen Carroll has said she feels the pain of her loss every day.
Bush Calls For UUP Policing Support
George W Bush has waded in on the political unrest at the North's Stormont Assembly, urging support for the devolution of policing and justice powers.
George W Bush has waded in on the political unrest at the North's Stormont Assembly, urging support for the devolution of policing and justice powers.
Northern Poll Battle Looms
The battle lines have been drawn as the DUP's Ian Paisley jnr has been confirmed as the party's candidate to contest his father's North Antrim seat in the British general election.
The battle lines have been drawn as the DUP's Ian Paisley jnr has been confirmed as the party's candidate to contest his father's North Antrim seat in the British general election.
Irish News on Mon, Mar 9 2009, 6,209 days ago
April Budget Could See Tax Levy Hike
Brian Lenihan is considering immediate increases in the controversial income levy as part of next month's emergency budget. Following the discovery of a €2billion shortfall in the Government's balance for the year, a raft of measures are expected to be introduced to fill in the financial hole.
Brian Lenihan is considering immediate increases in the controversial income levy as part of next month's emergency budget. Following the discovery of a €2billion shortfall in the Government's balance for the year, a raft of measures are expected to be introduced to fill in the financial hole.
Three Killed In Separate Traffic Collisions
A total of three people have died in separate road collisions since Friday. A male driver of the car in his 40s was fatally injured following a collision between a van and a car. The male driver of the van received serious injuries, and there were no other passengers in either vehicle.
A total of three people have died in separate road collisions since Friday. A male driver of the car in his 40s was fatally injured following a collision between a van and a car. The male driver of the van received serious injuries, and there were no other passengers in either vehicle.
'Rogue Trader' Probe Launched At IFSC bank
The Irish Financial Regulator is investigating a possible rogue trader case involving an employee at the London offices of a Dublin based bank. Merrill confirmed last week that it had uncovered a possible rogue currency trader in its London offices.
The Irish Financial Regulator is investigating a possible rogue trader case involving an employee at the London offices of a Dublin based bank. Merrill confirmed last week that it had uncovered a possible rogue currency trader in its London offices.
RIRA Killers 'Evil' Says Cowen
The Taoiseach has described the paramilitary killers of two soldiers in Co Antrim on Saturday as "evil". Mr Cowen was speaking in response to the shock gun attack, which left two dead and four others injured, including a Polish-born pizza delivery men.
The Taoiseach has described the paramilitary killers of two soldiers in Co Antrim on Saturday as "evil". Mr Cowen was speaking in response to the shock gun attack, which left two dead and four others injured, including a Polish-born pizza delivery men.
Ryanair Promise Free 1,000 Seats Per Million Lost By Aer Lingus
Ryanair have announced an unprecedented new promotion, which will see them give away 1,000 free seats for every €1million of after tax losses announced by their bitter rivals, Aer Lingus.
Ryanair have announced an unprecedented new promotion, which will see them give away 1,000 free seats for every €1million of after tax losses announced by their bitter rivals, Aer Lingus.
Hunt For Woman Missing In Meath
A hunt has been launched to find a woman missing from her home in Meath. Margaret Mawhinney, 53, has gone missing from her home at Trim Road in Navan, Co. Meath. She is originally from Co Armagh. A spoesman for Gardaí said Margaret's family are very concerned for her safety.
A hunt has been launched to find a woman missing from her home in Meath. Margaret Mawhinney, 53, has gone missing from her home at Trim Road in Navan, Co. Meath. She is originally from Co Armagh. A spoesman for Gardaí said Margaret's family are very concerned for her safety.
Mourning For Passing Of Irish Star
One of the country's leading actresses, Anna Manahan, has died at the age of 84 following a long illness. The award-winning performer, who died yesterday, will be laid to rest in her home county of Waterford on Wednesday.
One of the country's leading actresses, Anna Manahan, has died at the age of 84 following a long illness. The award-winning performer, who died yesterday, will be laid to rest in her home county of Waterford on Wednesday.
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Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.