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Irish News on Fri, Nov 9 2018, 2,922 days ago

Call For Clarity On Leaked DUP Letter
Following the leak of a letter from Prime Minister Theresa May to the DUP, Fianna Fáil Brexit Spokesperson Lisa Chambers TD has called on Tánaiste Simon Coveney to explain what she has described as an apparent contradiction between what is being said publicly and privately about the Backstop arrange

Irish News on Thu, Nov 9 2017, 3,287 days ago

Irish Rail Talks Over Pay Dispute Get Underway
Talks to end the dispute in Irish Rail are to get underway at the Labour Court today, 09 November. Unions and management have been attending the discussions to try to end the pay dispute. Three further strikes have been planned for 14 and 23 November and 08 December.
Appeal Issued For Missing Woman Nuala Smyth
Gardai have issued an appeal to help trace a missing 61-year-old woman from Co Mayo. Nuala Smyth was last seen on 30 October in Dublin. She is described as being 5ft 8inches in height, of slim build with brown-blonde shoulder length hair. She was last seen wearing a purple/blue jacket and slacks.

Irish News on Wed, Nov 9 2016, 3,652 days ago

Taoiseach Congratulates Donald Trump On US Presidency Victory
Donald Trump is set to become the 45th President of the United States of America, having beaten former US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. Trump won a number of key swing states, including Florida, Ohio and North Carolina, to take a decisive victory of his opponent.
Dept Of Education And ASTI Urged To Continue With Talks
The Department of Education and the leadership of teaching union ASTI have been urged to continue to engage in talks in an effort to avoid further disruption to schools.

Irish News on Mon, Nov 9 2015, 4,018 days ago

Appeal Issued To Trace Missing Dublin Man
Gardai have issued an appeal for help to trace missing David Norman from Driminagh in Dublin. Mr Norman, 34, was last seen on Monday 02 November on Galtymore Srive in Driminagh. He is described as being 5ft 8inches tall of thin build and with short brown hair.
Two Men Arrested After Petrol Station Robbed In Donegal
Two men have been arrested in connection with a robbery at a petrol station in Killybegs, Co Donegal. The incident happened at premises on the Donegal Road at around 4.50pm on Saturday. The men, armed with iron bars, damaged the shop, threatened staff and demanded money.
Concerns Raised Over Nursing Homes
The Government has been accused of political interference with independent regulation and of exploiting the care and welfare requirements of older people for political purposes.
Two Arrested Following Attack And House Fire In Co Offaly
Two people have been arrested in connection with an attack and a house fire in Co Offaly in September. A 17-year-old boy and a 27-year-old man were arrested in Westmeath and Offaly on Monday, after a 24-year-old man was attacked and a house set on fire in Rhode.
Man Arrested After Woman Abducted From Her Home In Co Longford
A man has been arrested after a woman was abducted from her home in Co Longford. The incident happened near Edgeworthstown just after 4pm on Saturday. The mother-of-four was violently abducted from her home when she was looking after her children.
Taoiseach To Meet With PM David Cameron
Taoiseach Enda Kenny is to meet with Prime Minster David Cameron in London today and has called on Irish people living in Britain to vote to remain within the European Union.
Man Seriously Injured In Dublin Shooting
A man is being treated in hospital after receiving serious injures in a shooting attack in Cabra, Dublin. The incident happened on the Killala Road at around 7.30pm on Sunday. The 54-year-old victim, who is known to gardaí, was shot a number of times when he was walking his dog.

Irish News on Fri, Nov 9 2012, 5,113 days ago

Politicians Christmas Cards Cost Taxpayer €150,000
Senator John Whelan has reiterated his call for the Minister for Public Expenditure, Brendan Howlin, to ban the practice of politicians dipping into the public purse to pay for their personalised Christmas cards.
Employees Go Back To Work Following Protest
Workers have gone back to work after holding a protest outside the Great Island power station in County Wexford. Over 60 employees took part in the protest over the possibility that some of them would be replaced by a Spanish scaffolding contractor.
Consultative Process To Be Undertaken To Implement Charities Act
Fine Gael Senator for Dublin South East, Catherine Noone, has today welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter TD, that there would be a consultative process undertaken in the coming months in order to facilitate the implementation of the Charities Act 2009.
Man Charged With Aoife Phelan Murder
A 24 year old man charged with the murder of Aoife Phelan is to receive psychiatric treatment behind bars. Robert Corbet, with an address of Sheffield, Portlaoise, was charged with killing the nanny on 25th October.
Ó Cuív To Deliver Oration At Donnacha de Barra Commemoration
The annual Donnacha de Barra Commemoration will take place on Sunday 18th November in Riverstick, Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture Eamon Ó Cuív TD will deliver the oration. Born in Cullen, Riverstick, in July 1883, Donnacha De Barra first came to prominence for his athletic talents.
SF Urges America To Support United Ireland
Gerry Adams has called on Irish Americans to show their support for a united Ireland. The Sinn Féin president was speaking in New York last night when he said Irish America needed to "persuade political opinion in America that a United Ireland is in the best strategic interests of the USA.
'Be Winter-Ready' Campaign Launches
Today, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D., and Mr. Leo Varadkar T.D. Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, launched the 'Be Winter-Ready' 2012 – 2013 Information Campaign at the National Emergency Coordination Centre in Dublin.

Irish News on Wed, Nov 9 2011, 5,479 days ago

Two Die In Two Days On Roads
Two men have died on Ireland's roads in two days, in Mayo and Limerick. In the most recent incident, a man in his 20s died in a single-vehicle road crash in Co Mayo on Wednesday morning. The crash happened at Belcarra, about 10km outside of Castlebar, at 7am.
Gov Announces Fund For Flood Victims
The Minister for Social Protection and the Minister for the Environment have announced the Government has agreed to an allocation of up to €10 million for means-tested support for flooding victims.
Court Orders Grehans To Repay Over €500M
A court has ordered developer brothers, Ray and Danny Grehan, to repay collective debts of over €500 million.
Gilmore 'Should Defend Gaza Ship's Jailed'
The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister is facing increased pressure from left wing lobbyists and independent TDs to oppose the jailing of 14 Irish citizens, who were aboard a boat carrying supplies to the Gaza region.
Fast Food Firms Face School Planning Hurdle
Measures may be introduced to stop fast food outlets from operating near schools. Children's Minister Frances Fitzgerald is in talks with Planning Minister Willie Penrose to stop the fast food firms opening near schools.
Dublin Prepares For Cold Snap
Dublin City Council has revealed a plan to make the city winter-ready. Last year snow and ice caused problems on the city's roads and footpaths.
'Justice' Sought In Minister's Appointment
There's a major political row brewing over the way the Department of Justice Minister is to be appointed in the future. Already, the sitting Justice Minister, Alliance Leader David Ford (pictured) has offered to resign next year so what he has called "the current compromise" can continue.
Concerns For Missing Person
Gardai at Kevin Street are seeking the public's help in trying to locate 67 year old Bridgett Cashman. Bridgett, who is also known as Berenice, is originally from Mallow in Cork was staying at Coolevin Road, Dublin 8 with her daughter when she went missing. She was last seen at 7.30 a.m.
Social Protection Budget 'Not Discussed' Burton
Minister for Social Protection has said Cabinet has not yet discussed the budget for her department as suggestions that €700 million could be cut from the department's budget emerge.
Study Finds A Quarter Of Irish Nine-Year-Olds Are Overweight
A quarter of nine-year-olds in Ireland are overweight and 7% are obese a study has found. ESRI's Growing Up In Ireland report showed that girls are more likely than boys to have weight problems at this age.
Minister Hogan To Discuss Climate Change Legislation
The Committee on Environment, Transport, Culture and the Gaeltacht has agreed to invite Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan TD to attend a meeting to spell out and clarify his position on climate change legislation.
M50 Oil Spill Warning
Motorists in the Dublin area have been made aware of a Major oil spill. Drivers are being urged by the Gardaí to take 'extreme care' The oil spill occurred following a collision on the M50 this morning. The incident happened on the northbound side 1km before the N4 Lucan exit.

Irish News on Tue, Nov 9 2010, 5,844 days ago

Eleven Still Held In Drug Gang Raids
Gardaí are continuing to hold 11 men who were arrested during a major crackdown on Dublin drug gangs yesterday. Around 300 officers were involved in Monday's early morning raids, which involved more than 30 locations in Dublin, Wexford, Kildare, Cavan and Cork.
Rehn Seeks Political Consenus On Irish Cuts
European Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn is supporting the Irish Government's measures to cut the Irish Republic's Budget deficit and has today called for political consensus to support the plans.
HSE Meets Unions Over Retirement Scheme
Health Service Executive (HSE) management and unions were this week meeting at the LRC to discuss proposals to shed up to 5,000 staff by the end of the year.
Dún Laoghaire 'Golf Housing' Targets Buyers
Those hoping to live in a prestigious Dublin suburb are in for a boost with news that Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council is to cut the price of houses and apartments in the area.
Court Errors 'No Impact On Donagh Decision'
Mistakes by the North's Court Service 'had no impact' on the case of two brothers who were allowed to return to a Fermanagh village after being accused of a series of sexual offences.
Celtic Fans Anti-Poppy Stand Condemned
A Westminster MP from the Derry area has accused Glasgow Celtic of "not doing enough to stop an anti-Poppy protest".
North's Police Reserve Gratuity Revealed
A commitment made prior to the devolution of policing and justice in the North on gratuity payments for part-time police officers who served (mainly) in the RUC Reserve is about to be fulfilled.

Irish News on Mon, Nov 9 2009, 6,209 days ago

Two Dead During Weekend Road Carnage
Two people have died and a number hospitalised in separate incidents on Ireland's roads, after a weekend to serious road incidents.
President Honours War Dead
Mary McAleese yesterday attended a Royal British Legion remembrance service in Dublin. The northern born President was at St Patrick's Cathedral, yesterday at one of a series of events held in recent days to remember dead servicemen and women.
Robinson Not 'Selling' Justice Deal Says SF
The North's top poliician, Peter Robinson has "breached" his pledge to "sell" the devolution of policing and justice to unionist communities, the Sinn Féin President has claimed.
Talks Resume On Public Sector Pay
Government officials and trade union leaders are to resume talks the plan to save €1.3bn in the public sector pay bill in December's budget.
Men In Court Over Cannabis Seizure
Two men are due in court in Northern Ireland after gardaí and the PSNI intercepted a cross-border drug smuggling operation over the weekend. Cannabis worth more than €550,000 and a large amount of cash were recovered in the operation.
Men In Court Over Armed Jewellers Robbery
Two men, arrested in connection with an attempted armed robbery at a jeweller's shop in Dublin, are to appear in court today. A spokesman for Gardaí said that, on Thursday, three males entered a jewellery shop, and one was armed with a firearm.
Remembrance Success Despite Alert
As thousands of fallen Irish soldiers were honoured this past weekend at a cross-border commemoration service in the Irish Republic, within hours, a security operation was underway at a similar event across the border in Northern Ireland.

Irish News on Fri, Nov 9 2007, 6,940 days ago

Dublin Bus Dispute Looms
A disagreement over working conditions may halt bus services to commuters next week. Dublin Bus passengers could face disruption from Monday due to the dispute with drivers.
Salthill Road Death
An elderly woman - said to be in her eighties - has died in hospital after being hit by a car in Salthill. The incident happened at Dr Mannix Road at around 6pm on Thursday evening. The woman was brought to Galway's University Hospital where she died on Friday morning from her injuries.
Refinery Protestors Arrested
Protestors who have been physically blocking access to a refinery site have been arrested this morning. They were detained during sporadic scuffles that have been taking place at the Corrib Gas project refinery site at Bellanaboy in Co Mayo.
ICTU Rejects Pay Restraint Call
With talks on a new national pay agreement set to begin in January, a senior trade union official has already raised the stakes, with a pointed response to a Government call for workers to exercise restraint in pay demands – which he believes is not credible, given the recent very high pay awards to
Big Brother Alert As Travel Database Mooted
Irish Minister for Justice, Brian Lenihan is ready to unveil new plans that will require the itineraries of all people travelling to and from Ireland to be logged in a centralised database.
Roads Claim Another Victim
Another motorist has died on the Republic's roads. The so far unnamed 35-year-old man was killed after the car he was driving collided with a wall in Co Galway overnight. The accident happened at around midnight on the Spiddal to Galway road.
Trawler Wreck Examination Today
Police officers are due on board the salvaged wreck of the Pere Charles trawler today. It is being brought to Arklow in Co Wicklow for examination so they can thoroughly search the vessel for the remains of its five crew members.
Protestant Schools Protest Imposition Of Outside Staff
A bitter educational dispute is likely to lead to the courts as four Protestant schools in Dublin continue to refuse the imposition of teachers from other, now closed schools elsewhere.
State Case Concludes In Nightclub Bouncer Murder Trial
Dublin's Central Criminal Court has now finished hearing the prosecution case against four men accused of the murder of a Limerick nightclub security man.
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