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Irish News on Thu, Mar 24 2016, 3,652 days ago

Details Of Easter Rising Commemorative Events Announced
A number of major events are to be held over the weekend as part of the largest ever Easter Centenary programme to mark 100th anniversary of 1916 Rising.
Woman Seriously Injured In Knife Attack In Cork City
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a knife attack on a woman in Cork city yesterday, 23 March. It is understood that the woman, aged in her 20s, was slashed across the face a number of times when she was attacked as she parked her car on Friar's Street shortly after midday.
Varadkar Urged To Ask Judge To Reconsider Symphysiotomy Payment Scheme Ruling
The Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar, has been urged to asked Judge Harding Clark to reconsider her decision, and return all records to survivors as per the Symphysiotomy Payment Scheme.
Govt Accused of Undermining Post Office Network
The government has been accused of continuing to undermine the Post Office network across Ireland.
Govt Urged To Issue Preservation Order For Moore Street
The government has been urged to introduce a preservation order for the entire Moore Street National Monument. Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh made the call following a High Court ruling that the monument exceeds the government's current preservation order.
Man Dies In Co Meath Shooting Incident
A man aged in his 50s has been killed after being shot in Ratoath, Co Meath. Gardaí have reported that the man died in an incident at the Old Mill yesterday, 23 March. The scene has been preserved for a technical examination by the Garda Technical Bureau and Dr.
Witnesses Sought To Fatal House Fire In Carrickmacross
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a fatal house fire in Carrickmacross on Monday 21 March. Emergency services were called to a property at St. Macartans Villas at about 01:30.

Irish News on Tue, Mar 24 2015, 4,018 days ago

Thousands Of Dublin Homes Could Have Contaminated Drinking Water
Up to 8,500 homes in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown area of Dublin may have drinking water contaminated by lead. According to reports this figure is twice the national average previously estimated by Irish Water. The figure was revealed in response to a query from Green Party councillor, Ossian Smyth.
FF Call On Central Bank To Directly Engage With Mortgage Providers
The Central Bank has been urged to engage directly with mortgage providers in an effort to secure a reduction in the standard variable rate.
Man Dies In Cork Road Accident
Gardaí have reported the death of a 51-year-old man following a road accident in Cork. It is understood that the man was fatally injured when the car he was driving collided with a parked car on Glen Avenue in Blackpool, at about 19:50 on Monday.
Garda Appeal For Help Tracing Missing Bray Teenager
Garda are appealing for help in tracing 17-year-old Megan Larkin, missing from Bray, Co Wicklow. The teenager has not been seen since around 16:30 on Sunday 15 March.
'Love Ulster' March Cancelled
A loyalist 'Love Ulster' march planned for Dublin next Saturday has been cancelled. According to a report by RTÉ, the organiser of the march, Willie Frazer, has claimed that government officials have promised to provide information to the Kingsmill massacre inquest.
Govt Considering Legislation To Take Water Charge From Wages
The government is considering introducing legislation to allow for the recovery of unpaid water charges directly from people's wages. It is understood that the legislation would seek to make a distinction between those who cannot pay and those who will not pay.
Alan Kelly Has 'Serious Questions To Answer' - SF
Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly has "serious questions to answer" following revelations that the government allegedly planned to "spin" housing figures, Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson Dessie Ellis has said.
Minister For Health Urged To Publish Portlaoise Report
Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has been urged to order the immediate publication of the Portlaoise Hospital report.
Cork City Council Meet In Private After Protesters Force Abandonment
Cork City Council have met in private, behind locked doors, after two previous meetings had to be abandoned. Anti-water charge protesters forced the council to abandon two previous meetings, when they stormed the council chamber and refused to leave.

Irish News on Mon, Mar 24 2014, 4,383 days ago

DCC To Vote On Mayoral Elections Proposal
Dublin city councillors will vote this evening on a proposal calling for a directly elected Mayor, with councillors deciding if the proposal should go to a public vote.
'Street-A-Week' Campaign Launched In Limerick
A new 'street a week' campaign has been launched in Limerick in an effort to enhance historic streets in the city.
Work To Begin In May On Digital Hub Accommodation Unit
The next stage in the development of Dublin's Digital Hub has been announced as a €40m accommodation unit which will house some 500 students. Planning permission is already in place and construction is due to begin in May. Around 300 jobs will be created.
Minister Reilly Marks 10 Years Of Smoking Ban
Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly has marked the 10th anniversary of the introduction of the workplace smoking ban in Ireland. "The workplace smoking ban in 2004 was a ground breaking initiative, and it has had a huge impact" the Minister said.
One Dies And Another Seriously Injured In Road Crash
Gardaí have reported the death of a 49-year-old woman in a road crash between Athlone and Ballinasloe on Monday monring. According to garda the woman died when the car she was in was struck by a taxi.
Sinn Féin Publish SME Proposals
Sinn Féin have today published their 10 proposals to boost the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector, saying that the sector holds the "greatest potential for jobs growth in the State".
Investigation Launches In Shooting In Co Louth
Gardaí in Drogheda have appeal for witnesses to a shooting incident in the Moneymore estate at about 19:00 on Sunday evening. According to garda a man aged in his 30s suffered a gunshot wound to his leg in the incident.

Irish News on Thu, Mar 24 2011, 5,479 days ago

Spending Review Announced
A memorandum on the proposed Comprehensive Spending Review is to be brought before the Cabinet. The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin, announced that work has already commenced on drafting the Review, which would take a fresh look at how services are delivered.
Post Mortem Due On Finglas Body
Gardai in Finglas are continuing their investigation into the discovery of skeletal remains in Tolka Valley Park yesterday. A post mortem is due to take place today. Gardaí say the human remains, believed to be female, could have been there for up to three years.
Five Arrested Over Limerick Death
Gardai have this morning arrested five people in connection with the death of James Boyce. The body of the 71-year-old was discovered in a house at St Munchin’s Street, St Mary’s Park, Limerick City on the evening of March 7th.
St Patrick’s Enforcement Campaign Concludes
An Garda Síochána have announced an increase in the number of drivers detected for drink driving and speeding over the St. Patrick’s Day holiday period. Six people lost their lives over the period - an increase of 50% on the same period last year. Serious injury collisions were also up by 20%.

Irish News on Wed, Mar 24 2010, 5,844 days ago

Pope Accepts Bishop Of Cloyne's Resignation
Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop of Cloyne John Magee. The Vatican made the announcement at 11am this morning, stating in its regular bulletin: "The Pope has accepted the resignation of the Bishop of Cloyne (Ireland), in compliance with the Code of Canonical Right.
Cabinet Reshuffle 'Botch Job', Says FG
The main opposition party in the Daíl has called yesterday's reshuffle a "botch job" for it's failure to appoint a Minister for Employment. Yesterday, Brian Cowen announced the details of his reshuffle, which came after two former ministers were forced to resign.
Former Anglo Finance Director Arrested
The former finance director of the Anglo Irish Bank has been arrested by gardaí investigating financial irregularities. Officers revealed today Willie McAteer was arrested at his home in Rathgar, south Dublin, at 6.
Passport Strike 'Amendment' Welcomed
An 'amendment' to the nature of strike action by protesting staff at the Passport Office has been welcomed this morning.
Border Rail Alert 'Hoax'
Police in the North investigating the weekend security alert and gun attack close to the railway line near Newry have removed a number of suspect items. The devices have since been declared an elaborate hoax.
McAleese Honours British War Graves
Irish President Mary McAleese is visiting Gallipoli in Turkey to mark the deaths of thousands of Irish soldiers who fought in the British Army during the First World War.
Irish Journalist Attempts Blair 'Citizens Arrest'
An Irish journalist has attempted to place the former British Prime Minister Tony Blair under citizen's arrest in Brussels over "alleged war crimes". David Cronin, from Dublin, works for the Inter Press Service and is also a contributor to British national newspaper The Guardian.
Two In Court Over Waterford Assault
Two men in their 20s will appear at Waterford District Court today after being charged in relation to a serious assault at the Peoples Park in the city on Sunday.
Ruane Criticised Over 'Actionable' Advice
The North's Minister for Education and the Stormont Department of Education have been criticised for advising schools to follow guidance on selection which may leave them open to legal challenge. The Governing Bodies Association has received legal advice on the Transfer 2010 policy.

Irish News on Tue, Mar 24 2009, 6,209 days ago

Government Asks Unions To Talks As Strikes Loom
Despite the Government inviting the unions back to talks on an Irish economic recovery plan, large parts of the public sector, including schools and health sector facilities, are likely to be affected by widespread planned strikes next week.
Strike 'Rejection' Ballot To Top Union's Agenda
The leading trade union IMPACT is meeting today to consider the result of a vote by members turning down a looming strike. The vote narrowly failed to approve participation in next Monday's planned national day of industrial action.
Tax Dodging By Wealthy 'Unacceptable' Says Labour TD
A Labour TD has criticised the exploitation of complex tax exile schemes by Ireland's wealthy.
Nationwide Directors Get Visit From Lenihan
The Finance Minister has landed on the door step of the two State-appointed directors at Irish Nationwide, after a series of revelations over directors pay.
Nationwide Director Snubs €360K Capped Job
A Nationwide board member has snubbed a €360,000 per year job that had its salary capped by the Government. Danny Kitchen was due to take over as the Chief Executive of the building society but turned the job down after the salary was capped at over a third of a million euro per annum.
EU Deadline Looms For Irish Deficit
The European Commission has given Ireland five years to sort out its finances. The Commission estimates that Ireland's deficit will be more than three times the EU's recommended limit this year, and has insisted the shortfall be brought into line with EU rules by 2013.
Hunt For Post Office Robber Launched
A hunt has been launched for a man who attempted to rob a post office in Cork. Gardái at Gurranabraher are appealing for the publics' assistance in relation to the attempted robbery of Grenagh Post Office, Blarney, Co. Cork on Wednesday the February 25 at approximately 2.13pm.
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