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Irish News on Fri, Apr 22 2016, 3,652 days ago

'No Surprise' Mental Health Budget Being Reallocated - FF
Fianna Fáil has said that it is "no surprise" that €35m allocated for mental health services in 2016 will be spent in other areas of the health service.
Minister For Foreign Affairs 'Comprehensive Statement' On 'Brexit'
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, has given a "comprehensive statement" to the Dáil outling his priorities and approach in light of the upcoming UK referendum on EU membership.
200 New Jobs Announced In Waterford
Two hundred new jobs are to be created in Waterford by OPKO Health, which has announced the expansion of its EirGen Pharma facility in Westside Business Park. The diversified healthcare company is to establish a new Product Development Centre in the Waterford Business and Technology Park.
Public Advised To 'Stay Away' From Western Area Of Killarney National Park
The public is being advised to "stay away" from the Western area of Killarney National park following a fire.
UK's EU Referendum Will Have 'Profound Effect' On Ireland
The UK's upcoming referendum will have a profound effect on Ireland, Labour's Sean Sherlock has said.
ECAS Workers Tell TDs Of 'Oppressive Working Environment'
Emergency ECAS workers have met with TDs and party representatives at Leinster House to highlight the "oppressive nature of the working environment". Speaking after the meeting, Sinn Féin's Peadar Tóibín said: "First of all, these are emergency service workers.
25% Rise In international Students Coming To Ireland
The number of international students studying in Ireland has increased by 25% since 2012, it has been revealed by the Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O'Sullivan.

Irish News on Wed, Apr 22 2015, 4,018 days ago

No Planning Permission For Marriage Equality Mural
Dublin City Council (DCC) has warned that a pro-marriage equality mural may have to be removed as no planning permission was sought for the artwork. Created by artist Joe Caslin, the mural depicting two men in an embrace, appeared last month on the side of a building on South Great George's Street.
Fianna Fáil Launch SME Bill
Fianna Fáil have published a Bill which it says will "ensure that Irish SMEs are finally given a level playing field in competing for public procurement contracts".
Men Charged Over Post Office Robbery
Four men have been officially charged with the armed robbery of a post office in Urlingford. The men were arrested on Monday afternoon shortly after the robbery of the rural post office. Four masked men has entered the post office just after midday, threatening staff and demanding money.
Two Hundred New Jobs Announced In Dublin
Two hundred new jobs are to be created in Dublin over by multinational e-commerce company, Zalando. The company has announced that it is to establish a new technology hub on Barrow Street in the city.
Arrest Made Over Limerick Body Find
An investigation has been launched into the discovery of a body in Limerick. Gardaí responding to a call about an incident at a house on Barrack Hill, discovered the body of a man shortly after 05:30 on Wednesday morning.
Appeal Issued For Missing 25-Year-Old Cork Man
Gardaí in Cork are appealing for help in tracing 25-year-old Kieran Hayes. Mr Hayes has not been seen since he left his home on Douglas in Cork City on Monday. He is described as 6ft, of slim build, with receding ginger hair.
Man Released Without Charge In Ciara Breen Investigation
A man arrested on Tuesday in connection with the disappearance of Ciara Breen has been released without charge. Ms Breen was reported missing on 13 February, 1997. She was 17-year-old at the time of her disappearance.
Prince Charles Visit Hoped To 'Promote Reconciliation' - SF
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has said that he hopes a visit to Ireland by Prince Charles will "promote reconciliation, respect and understanding". It follows an announcement on Tuesday that the Prince, and his wife Camilla, will visit Ireland from 19-22 May.
Govt Criticised Over New School Bus Distance Scheme
Fianna Fáil has criticised the government over changes to the school transport scheme, announced by Bus Éireann. Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue claimed that the new scheme will see pupils from the Urris area "forced to relocate from Carndonagh to Buncrana".

Irish News on Mon, Apr 22 2013, 4,748 days ago

Reilly Refutes Claims Of Six Doctor Panel For Abortion Decision
Minister for Health James Reilly has denied reports that as part of new abortion legislation, pregnant women who feel suicidal will have to face six doctors. He said: "With respect, I think that some people may have formed the wrong impression.
Govt Unveil Plan For 20,000 New Manufacturing Jobs By 2016
The government have announced a plan to create som3 20,000 jobs in the manufacturing sector by 2016. Under the plan, a specific start=up fund will be established, from which fledgling manufacturing companies will get to apply for support.
ATMs To Dispense Lower Denomination Notes
ATMs will begin dispensing lower denomination notes, in an effort to facilitate those on lower incomes and social welfare. Currently the majority of cash machines only give out €20 and €50 notes, whereas across Europe machines will also provide €5 and €10 notes.
Dublin Bus Accrue Almost €10m In Excess Bus Fare
Almost €10m has been paid in excess bus fares in the last five years, figures from Dublin Bus have revealed. Dublin Bus do not issue change on board when more than the fare is paid, with passengers required to take their tickets into its headquarters on O'Connell Street to get their money back.
Ban On Smoky Coal To Be Extended State-Wide
The ban on smoky coal is to be extended to every town and village across Ireland, the government have said. Environment Minister Phil Hogan has said it is his goal to have the ban fully established within three-years in an effort to help improve air quality and reduce respiratory problems.
Man On Run Following Armed Robbery In Co Kildare
A man has been arrested and another is on the run following an armed robbery in Co Kildare on Sunday morning. Staff at a shop on Johnstown were held up by two men armed with a firearm, just after 08:15, escaping with a sum of cash. One of the men was arrested near the scene a short time later.
Shots Fired At House In Limerick
Garda in limerick have launched an investigation after a number of shots were fired at a house in Moyross. The family was at home in the house in Cliona Park at the time of the incident but garda have said there were no injuries. The front door of the house was damaged during the attack.

Irish News on Thu, Apr 22 2010, 5,844 days ago

Flight Schedules Returning To Normal
The backlog of flights is beginning to clear after seven days of disruption caused by the volcanic ash cloud from Iceland. Airlines are putting on extra flights to bring home thousands of Irish passengers left stranded abroad.
Cowen Supports Fingleton Bonus Recovery
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has given his support to the recovery of the €1 million bonus paid to the former Irish Nationwide boss Michael Fingleton.
Bishops Issue Apology Over 'Profound Scandal'
The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales have issued an apology referring to the abuse of children by members of the clergy as a "profound scandal".
Adams 'Abuse Claim' Extradition Opposed
A top republican politician is facing with dealing again with an embarrassing family 'skeleton'.
Violent West Belfast Death Probed
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in west Belfast. A police spokesperson in the North said the man was discovered with serious head injuries at Woodbourne Crescent in the Suffolk area early on Thursday morning.
Forced Religion Classes For Teachers Face Axe
Ireland's university teachers are proposing a motion to remove a compulsory religious course, which trainees are forced to take. The proposed abolition is being put forward in a motion by the Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT) at their annual delegate conference in Dublin this weekend.
SDLP Lay Out Election Pledges
There will be no 'tie' to any one individual Westminster party for the SDLP. The party's leader has vowed she will use its post-election leverage in any hung parliament to negotiate the best deal she can for the North.
Summer Works 'No Substitute' For Investment: Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Education Senator Pearse Doherty, has welcomed the announcement of the 2010 summer works programme, but has said it is "no substitute for full investment into new school buildings".
Northern Court Judgments Down
Buisness research company, ICC Information has revealed that the value of Court Judgments (CJs) against companies in Northern Ireland for the recovery of unpaid debt has fallen for the second quarter in a row.

Irish News on Wed, Apr 22 2009, 6,209 days ago

Investigation To Be Carried Out After Double Drowning
An investigation is to be carried out after two fishermen were found drowned off the north Connemara coast yesterday morning. The bodies of Tony Coohill, who was in his 30s, and Féichín Mulkerrin, 58, were recovered in an extensive air and sea search yesterday afternoon.
IBOA Seeks Urgent Meeting With Minister For Finance
The Irish Banks Officials' Association (IBOA) is seeking immediate talks with Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan over the future of Irish Nationwide Building Society.
Northern Banknote Alert Sees Cork Man Jailed Over Bullets
The infamous Northern Bank robbery in Belfast in 2004 has again been in the spotlight in an Irish court.
Health Service Jobs' Crisis Warning
The Irish Nurses Organisation (INO) has complained about a possible 6,000 nursing jobs that could be lost in the next 20 months if current HSE proposals are followed. INO's General Secretary, Liam Doran, warned about the draft document that the HSE has sent to managers and unions.
Illegal Fuel Targeted In Border Operation
Money, vehicles and specialised 'mobile laundering plants' have been seized in a large-scale cross-border operation targeting fuel smuggling. A substantial amount of illegal fuel, reported by the BBC today as being in excess of 175,000 litres, was recovered in the operation.
ATM 'Skimmer' Jailed
The actions of alert security guards who retrieved a so-called 'skimming device' and camera from an ATM cash machine have today led to a Romanian national receiving a two-year sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
Unionist Blasts Duffy Candidacy Speculation
An Ulster Unionist has hit out at claims a suspected dissident republican may be preparing to stand as a candidate in the forthcoming European elections.
Dublin SPCA To Host One-Day Animal Welfare Workshop
The Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is hosting a one-day animal welfare workshop entitled 'Animal CSI: Using Veterinary Forensics to Make and Win Animal Cruelty Cases', on Friday 24 April at O'Reilly Hall, University College Dublin.

Irish News on Tue, Apr 22 2008, 6,574 days ago

Donations To Irish Politicians Almost €1 Million
Figures published by the Standards Commission have revealed TDs, Senators, MEPs and former Members received donations totalling a huge €855,995 for 2007. The donations included money, property, goods and services. A total of €1,343,818.
TD Refuses To Resign Over Rapist Support Letter
The Labour TD Kathleen Lynch has refused calls for her resignation over a letter of support she wrote for a convicted rapist. The two victims of the rapist, Trevor Casey, have called for Minister Lynch to quit over letters she sent to a court during the trial saying the man was “of good stock”.
€142,000 Of GAA Money Goes Missing
Gardaí in Waterford are investigating the loss of €142,000 from the local GAA County Board. A senior official in the county has already resigned his position following an internal GAA investigation, which is understood to be on going for a number of months.
Destroyed School Leaves Children Out In Cold
TD Mary Hanafin has been urged to provide emergency accommodation for more than 300 children whose school burned down on Monday.
Identity Theft Hits Bank Of Ireland Customers
The Bank of Ireland has belatedly admitted the identities of 10,000 customers have been stolen. The bank confirmed on Monday night that laptop computers holding personal details of 10,000 people were stolen last year. It has only now come forward with the information.
Bomb Making Equipment Found In Tallaght
A tip off to garda on Monday has led to the discovery of pipe bomb making equipment in a carpark in Tallaght. Local gardai received a call shortly before 5pm on Monday evening saying there was a suspicious package left in the carpark of a public house on Greenhills Road, Tallaght.
'Park In The Sky' Central To €1.2bn Former Carlton Site Plans
A dramatic scheme to include a unique visitor attraction for Dublin, the "Park in the Sky" - with a panoramic observation deck and stunning views of the city - is being planned. The €1.25bn development's plans for a 5.
Perks Drive Irish Recruitment
A leading Irish recruitment specialist, Hudson, has released a survey that predicts slower but steady growth in salaries for remainder of 2008 - and an emphasis on lifestyle over salary.
Dublin Council Clean Up This Town
Dublin City council are to enforce new laws to stop the littering outside Dublin's bars and takeaways. Smokers who throw their butts on pavements outside pubs are being targeted in particular.
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