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Irish News on Fri, Nov 22 2019, 2,192 days ago
Two Further Men Arrested In Connection With Kevin Lunney Investigation
Two men have been arrested by gardaí investigating the abduction of Kevin Lunney on 17 September 2019.
Two men have been arrested by gardaí investigating the abduction of Kevin Lunney on 17 September 2019.
'National Scandal' That Over 117,000 Children Waiting On Healthcare
Fianna Fáil have said that it is a "national scandal" that more than 117,000 children are waiting for healthcare in Ireland.
Fianna Fáil have said that it is a "national scandal" that more than 117,000 children are waiting for healthcare in Ireland.
Govt Urged To Resist Religious Influence On Maternity Hospital
The Minister for Health has been urged to consider a Compulsory Purchase Order of the land at St Vincent's Hospital for the new National Maternity Hospital.
The Minister for Health has been urged to consider a Compulsory Purchase Order of the land at St Vincent's Hospital for the new National Maternity Hospital.
WuXi Biologics Announce Major Investment And Job Creation In Dundalk
Two hundred new jobs are to be created in Dundalk by WuXi Vaccines, a subsidiary of WuXi Biologics who have announced plans to build a €240 million vaccine production facility on the newly established WuXi Biologics Campus in the town.
Two hundred new jobs are to be created in Dundalk by WuXi Vaccines, a subsidiary of WuXi Biologics who have announced plans to build a €240 million vaccine production facility on the newly established WuXi Biologics Campus in the town.
97% Of Tyres Now Recycled In Ireland
Ninety seven percent of car and motorcycle tyres are now recycled, according to the first review of a scheme to ensure waste tyres are disposed of correctly.
Ninety seven percent of car and motorcycle tyres are now recycled, according to the first review of a scheme to ensure waste tyres are disposed of correctly.
Witnesses Sought After Pedestrian Struck By Truck In Dunleer
Gardaí in Drogheda are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision at Mullary, Dunleer. At approximately 3.30p.m. on Monday 18th November, a female pedestrian (24years) was struck by a truck as she crossed the road.
Gardaí in Drogheda are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision at Mullary, Dunleer. At approximately 3.30p.m. on Monday 18th November, a female pedestrian (24years) was struck by a truck as she crossed the road.
Garda Investigation 'Ghost Brokering' Insurance Fraud Across Ireland
An investigation has been launched into fraud related insurance 'Ghost Brokering' activities across Ireland. As part of the ongoing 'Ghost Brokers' insurance investigation, Gardaí are liaising with the Insurance Federation of Ireland and numerous insurance companies in relation to this matter.
An investigation has been launched into fraud related insurance 'Ghost Brokering' activities across Ireland. As part of the ongoing 'Ghost Brokers' insurance investigation, Gardaí are liaising with the Insurance Federation of Ireland and numerous insurance companies in relation to this matter.
16 Men Found Inside Trailer Onboard Stenaline Ferry
An investigation has been launched following the alleged discovery of a number of people inside a trailer onboard a commercial ferry.
An investigation has been launched following the alleged discovery of a number of people inside a trailer onboard a commercial ferry.
Appeal Issued For Missing Juvenile Aman Brid Singh Chopra
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of missing juvenile Aman Brid Singh Chopra. Aman was last seen in the Kilkishen area, Co. Clare on Thursday, 14th November 2019.
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of missing juvenile Aman Brid Singh Chopra. Aman was last seen in the Kilkishen area, Co. Clare on Thursday, 14th November 2019.
Irish News on Thu, Nov 22 2018, 2,557 days ago
Govt Urged To Act On Anti-Touting Legislation
The government has been urged again to commit to a date for the introduction of anti-touting legislation as Spice Girls tickets sell hundreds of euro above face value. Author of the legislation, Fine Gael TD Noel Rock, said: "The exploitation of fans needs to Stop right now.
The government has been urged again to commit to a date for the introduction of anti-touting legislation as Spice Girls tickets sell hundreds of euro above face value. Author of the legislation, Fine Gael TD Noel Rock, said: "The exploitation of fans needs to Stop right now.
Unfilled Vacancies At UL Hospital Group Adding To Overcrowding
Unfilled vacancies at UL Hospital Group is adding to overcrowding and growing waiting lists, Mayor of Limerick, Cllr James Collins, has said.
Unfilled vacancies at UL Hospital Group is adding to overcrowding and growing waiting lists, Mayor of Limerick, Cllr James Collins, has said.
Progress Made Since Good Friday Agreement 'Must Be Protected' - SF
Progress made across Ireland since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement must be protected and built upon post-Brexit, Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald has said.
Progress made across Ireland since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement must be protected and built upon post-Brexit, Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald has said.
Ministers Offer Best Wishes To Martin O'Neill And Roy Keane
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Mr. Shane Ross, and the Minister with responsibility for Sport, Mr. Brendan Griffin, have wished Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane well as they step down from their roles with the Irish team.
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Mr. Shane Ross, and the Minister with responsibility for Sport, Mr. Brendan Griffin, have wished Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane well as they step down from their roles with the Irish team.
Govt Hosts 'Future Jobs' Conference
The government has meet with key stakeholders on proposals to secure Ireland's next phase of economic development.
The government has meet with key stakeholders on proposals to secure Ireland's next phase of economic development.
Clinical Issues Of TVMIs Report Published
A report on the clinical and technical issues associated with the use of Uro-Gynaecological Mesh – also referred to as Transvaginal Mesh Implants (TVMIs) – has been published by the Minister for Healh, Simon Harris.
A report on the clinical and technical issues associated with the use of Uro-Gynaecological Mesh – also referred to as Transvaginal Mesh Implants (TVMIs) – has been published by the Minister for Healh, Simon Harris.
Over 5,500 New Student Accommodation Spaces Completed
More than 5,500 new student accommodation spaces have been delivered with almost another 5,000 currently under construction, the latest progress report on the National Student Accommodation Strategy has revealed.
More than 5,500 new student accommodation spaces have been delivered with almost another 5,000 currently under construction, the latest progress report on the National Student Accommodation Strategy has revealed.
Irish News on Tue, Nov 22 2016, 3,287 days ago
Employment Rises To 2 Million - CSO
New figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed that two million people are now employed in Ireland. The latest Quarterly National Household Survey figures released today show a 2.9% increase in the number of people employed in the past year.
New figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed that two million people are now employed in Ireland. The latest Quarterly National Household Survey figures released today show a 2.9% increase in the number of people employed in the past year.
Woman Due In Court Charged With Roscrea Body Find
A woman is due to appear before Thurles District Court charged in connection with the discovery of a man's body in Roscrea on Sunday. Shortly after 2.30am on Sunday, 21 November, gardaí found the body of man, aged in his 40s, at a residential premises at The Malting, Roscrea, Co Tipperary.
A woman is due to appear before Thurles District Court charged in connection with the discovery of a man's body in Roscrea on Sunday. Shortly after 2.30am on Sunday, 21 November, gardaí found the body of man, aged in his 40s, at a residential premises at The Malting, Roscrea, Co Tipperary.
Irish News on Fri, Nov 22 2013, 4,383 days ago
Former Cork Lord Mayor Found Guilty Of Sexual Assault Charge
John Murray, the 83-year-old former lord mayor of Cork, has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage girl, despite denying the charges. Murray, of Gregg Road, Cork, faced six counts of sexually assaulting a teenage girl in the city in the mid-1990s.
John Murray, the 83-year-old former lord mayor of Cork, has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage girl, despite denying the charges. Murray, of Gregg Road, Cork, faced six counts of sexually assaulting a teenage girl in the city in the mid-1990s.
Man Admits Hit-And-Run That Killed Fourteen-Year-Old
A 32-year-old man has pleaded guilty to careless driving in a hit and run incident in which a teenage boy was killed. 14-year-old Conor Kickey, of St Attracta Road, Cabra, was hit by a car, which then failed to stop, in Cabra on the evening of 2 December 2011.
A 32-year-old man has pleaded guilty to careless driving in a hit and run incident in which a teenage boy was killed. 14-year-old Conor Kickey, of St Attracta Road, Cabra, was hit by a car, which then failed to stop, in Cabra on the evening of 2 December 2011.
Detention Period Extended For Armed Raid Suspects
Gardaí have been approval to extend the detention of seven men arrested in connection with a violent robbery at a house in Co Tipperary. A gang of armed men broke into the family of Mark and Emma Corcoran and their three children.
Gardaí have been approval to extend the detention of seven men arrested in connection with a violent robbery at a house in Co Tipperary. A gang of armed men broke into the family of Mark and Emma Corcoran and their three children.
Librarian Arrested Over Stolen Books, Pamphlets and Manuscripts
A librarian has been arrested in connection with the theft of books, pamphlets and historical manuscripts from the National Library of Ireland.
A librarian has been arrested in connection with the theft of books, pamphlets and historical manuscripts from the National Library of Ireland.
Body Found In Co Wicklow Carpark
Gardaí in Co Wicklow have reported the discovery of man's body in a carpark in Bray. According to reports the man is thought to have been homeless and it is understood that gardaí are not treating the death as suspicious. A post-mortem is expect to be carried to establish the cause of death.
Gardaí in Co Wicklow have reported the discovery of man's body in a carpark in Bray. According to reports the man is thought to have been homeless and it is understood that gardaí are not treating the death as suspicious. A post-mortem is expect to be carried to establish the cause of death.
Woman Killed In Co Cork Road Crash
Gardaí in Cork have reported that a woman has been killed in a single-vehicle road crash in Skibbereen, Co Cork. According to gardaí it is thought the crash took place sometime between 22:00 on Thursday and 07:00 on Friday morning.
Gardaí in Cork have reported that a woman has been killed in a single-vehicle road crash in Skibbereen, Co Cork. According to gardaí it is thought the crash took place sometime between 22:00 on Thursday and 07:00 on Friday morning.
Dublin Bike Cost To Increase Following Expansion
Following the announcement of the expansion of the Dublin Bikes scheme, the cost of membership is set to rise. Announcing the changes this morning, operators Dublin City Council and JCDecaux said that one-year membership will cost €20 and a three-day membership will cost €5.
Following the announcement of the expansion of the Dublin Bikes scheme, the cost of membership is set to rise. Announcing the changes this morning, operators Dublin City Council and JCDecaux said that one-year membership will cost €20 and a three-day membership will cost €5.
New Bin Collection Arrangement Published
New waste collection bylaws including new designated bin collection days, have been agreed for Dublin city ahead of the planned implementation next year.
New waste collection bylaws including new designated bin collection days, have been agreed for Dublin city ahead of the planned implementation next year.
ESB Unions Group To Serve Strike Notice
Unions representing workers at ESB will issue a notice of industrial action to the company, in an ongoing dispute over a €1.6 billion deficit in the pension fund.
Unions representing workers at ESB will issue a notice of industrial action to the company, in an ongoing dispute over a €1.6 billion deficit in the pension fund.
Irish News on Thu, Nov 22 2012, 4,748 days ago
President Higgins Says Savita Inquiry Must Satisfy Family
President Michael D Higgins has said the inquiry into the death of Savita Halappanavar must meet the needs of her family, as well as the State.
President Michael D Higgins has said the inquiry into the death of Savita Halappanavar must meet the needs of her family, as well as the State.
Thousands March On Lenister House In Protest At Disability Cuts
Some 2,000 people marched on Leinster House yesterday in protest at proposed cuts to disability payments. The march, which assembled at Central Bank, was made up of people with disabilities, their families and supporters attended the protest.
Some 2,000 people marched on Leinster House yesterday in protest at proposed cuts to disability payments. The march, which assembled at Central Bank, was made up of people with disabilities, their families and supporters attended the protest.
Five Men Remanded Over Co Cork Cannabis Growhouse
Five men have been remanded in custody after they were charged in connection with the discovery of €640,000 worth of cannabis discovered in a growhouse in Co Cork on Monday.
Five men have been remanded in custody after they were charged in connection with the discovery of €640,000 worth of cannabis discovered in a growhouse in Co Cork on Monday.
Experts Unite To Promote Proper Use Of Antibiotics
There is no point taking antibiotics for colds and flu, health professionals have united to tell the State on European Antibiotics Awareness Day.
There is no point taking antibiotics for colds and flu, health professionals have united to tell the State on European Antibiotics Awareness Day.
Charity Calls For Tightening Of Domestic Violence Laws
Domestic violence campaigners have called on the government to toughen legislation to fully protect vulnerable women who are victimised. Women’s Aid have said some sufferers are invisible and not protected under the current legal system.
Domestic violence campaigners have called on the government to toughen legislation to fully protect vulnerable women who are victimised. Women’s Aid have said some sufferers are invisible and not protected under the current legal system.
Teen Fined €400 For €5000 Crash
A 17-year-old boy has been ordered to pay €400 in compensation after causing more than €5,000 worth of damage when he crashed his mother’s partners car.
A 17-year-old boy has been ordered to pay €400 in compensation after causing more than €5,000 worth of damage when he crashed his mother’s partners car.
Influential Committee To Call For Independence Of TD Expenses Decisions
TDs' expenses and allowances should be set by an independent commission and taken entirely out of the hands of politicians, a powerful Dail committee is expected to recommend.
TDs' expenses and allowances should be set by an independent commission and taken entirely out of the hands of politicians, a powerful Dail committee is expected to recommend.
Irish News on Tue, Nov 22 2011, 5,114 days ago
Child Benefit Facing Budget Cut
The forthcoming budget is in focus today as the Dáil Cabinet begins three successive days of meetings on fiscal matters. Child benefit may be cut by as much as €10 a month as it tries to make up the €3.8 billion 'adjustment'.
The forthcoming budget is in focus today as the Dáil Cabinet begins three successive days of meetings on fiscal matters. Child benefit may be cut by as much as €10 a month as it tries to make up the €3.8 billion 'adjustment'.
Vat Increase Will Pressure Border Towns
Fianna Fail have said the rise in VAT, proposed by the Labour and Fine Gael Government, will put "serious pressure" on border towns and villages.
Fianna Fail have said the rise in VAT, proposed by the Labour and Fine Gael Government, will put "serious pressure" on border towns and villages.
Hospitality Vat Rate To Be Maintained
Irish hoteliers and restaurateurs can look a more secure future with the Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar telling a hospitality conference today that the lower 9% VAT rate for tourism products will remain in place next year.
Irish hoteliers and restaurateurs can look a more secure future with the Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar telling a hospitality conference today that the lower 9% VAT rate for tourism products will remain in place next year.
Naas Mayor 'Racist' - Labour
A Fine Gael Mayor, who said he would refuse to represent constituents of African origin while speaking on a radio interview, has been branded a "racist" by the Labour Party on Tuesday.
A Fine Gael Mayor, who said he would refuse to represent constituents of African origin while speaking on a radio interview, has been branded a "racist" by the Labour Party on Tuesday.
Cannabis 'Favoured Illegal Drug' Across Island
All the 'dope' on illegal drug use across Ireland has been revealed today with the publication of the Drug Use in Ireland and Northern Ireland: First results from the 2010/11 Drug Prevalence Survey.
All the 'dope' on illegal drug use across Ireland has been revealed today with the publication of the Drug Use in Ireland and Northern Ireland: First results from the 2010/11 Drug Prevalence Survey.
Man Arrested Over Pearse Street Assault
A man aged in his 20s has been arrested by Gardai investigating a serious assault on a 41-year-man at Pearse St, on Monday. He was arrested in the south inner city area on Monday evening and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, at Pearse St Garda Station.
A man aged in his 20s has been arrested by Gardai investigating a serious assault on a 41-year-man at Pearse St, on Monday. He was arrested in the south inner city area on Monday evening and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, at Pearse St Garda Station.
Minister Defends Irish Universities
Critical data in The Times Higher Education on the positions of Ireland's universities has provoked a high-level response.
Critical data in The Times Higher Education on the positions of Ireland's universities has provoked a high-level response.
Pedestrian, 85, Hit By Car
An 85-year-old man has been hit by a car in Dublin on Tuesday morning. Gardai in Blackrock said they are investigating the collision that occurred on November 22 at 10am on the N11, southbound at Stillorgan Park.
An 85-year-old man has been hit by a car in Dublin on Tuesday morning. Gardai in Blackrock said they are investigating the collision that occurred on November 22 at 10am on the N11, southbound at Stillorgan Park.
Fitness Fans Boost Children's Hospital Ward
Fitness fans at SuperFastFitness camps have been taking part in Ireland's toughest 10k challenge and have raised record sum to help the Children's Medical & Research Foundation and St. Peter's Ward.
Fitness fans at SuperFastFitness camps have been taking part in Ireland's toughest 10k challenge and have raised record sum to help the Children's Medical & Research Foundation and St. Peter's Ward.
Irish News on Mon, Nov 22 2010, 5,479 days ago
Green Party Call For January Election
The Green Party has called for a General Election to be held in January 2011, in the wake of the weekends acceptance of the bank bailout. At a specially convened news conference this morning, John Gormley said his party wanted an election in the second half of January next year.
The Green Party has called for a General Election to be held in January 2011, in the wake of the weekends acceptance of the bank bailout. At a specially convened news conference this morning, John Gormley said his party wanted an election in the second half of January next year.
Fianna 'Failed' The Irish People
After weeks of speculation, the Irish Government has formerly applied for an economic rescue package from Europe.
After weeks of speculation, the Irish Government has formerly applied for an economic rescue package from Europe.
Pipe Bomb Attacks Probed In North
There have been two separate pipe bomb attacks overnight - one in Londonderry and one in Coalisland. During the early hours of Monday the windows of two homes were shattered by a blast in the Co Tyrone town at Castlehill Terrace where the windows were blown in at about 3.40am this morning.
There have been two separate pipe bomb attacks overnight - one in Londonderry and one in Coalisland. During the early hours of Monday the windows of two homes were shattered by a blast in the Co Tyrone town at Castlehill Terrace where the windows were blown in at about 3.40am this morning.
North's Secretary Offers Irish Bail-out
At the same time as pressing the Stormont Executive to quickly agree their own local budget, the North's Secretary of State, Owen Paterson has just reiterated the UK Government's willingness to assist the Irish Government if asked.
At the same time as pressing the Stormont Executive to quickly agree their own local budget, the North's Secretary of State, Owen Paterson has just reiterated the UK Government's willingness to assist the Irish Government if asked.
Sinn Fein Rejects Minimum Wage Cut
Sinn Féin's Spokesperson on Workers Rights has said his party rejects any proposal to cut the minimum wage. Martin Ferris was reacting to "hints" from Finance Minister Brian Lenihan that the current hourly rate might be reduced by €1.
Sinn Féin's Spokesperson on Workers Rights has said his party rejects any proposal to cut the minimum wage. Martin Ferris was reacting to "hints" from Finance Minister Brian Lenihan that the current hourly rate might be reduced by €1.
Rents Increase Across Ireland
The average property rental value rose by 0.3% during the third quarter of 2010, according to the latest report published by the property website, Daft.ie. The average rent nationwide now stands at €840.
The average property rental value rose by 0.3% during the third quarter of 2010, according to the latest report published by the property website, Daft.ie. The average rent nationwide now stands at €840.
Irish News on Thu, Nov 22 2007, 6,575 days ago
Unionists Boycott Dublin Oireachtas
Some Northern Ireland politicans have been involved for the first time in the Oireachtas in Dublin. Nationalist MPs from Northern Ireland today participated in a new Dublin committee set up to help implement the Good Friday Agreement.
Some Northern Ireland politicans have been involved for the first time in the Oireachtas in Dublin. Nationalist MPs from Northern Ireland today participated in a new Dublin committee set up to help implement the Good Friday Agreement.
Brutal Limerick Killing Under Investigation
A murder investigation looks likely to be starting later this afternoon following the discovery of man's body in a park in Limerick.
A murder investigation looks likely to be starting later this afternoon following the discovery of man's body in a park in Limerick.
Dramatic Sea Rescue Saves Fishermen
There was a dramatic sea rescue in the early hours of Thursday morning. Four crew-members from an Irish registered fishing boat were plucked to safety by the Howth RNLI lifeboat north of Dublin Bay.
There was a dramatic sea rescue in the early hours of Thursday morning. Four crew-members from an Irish registered fishing boat were plucked to safety by the Howth RNLI lifeboat north of Dublin Bay.
New Commissioner Was Top Anti-Gang Detective
The newly installed Irish police chief is a former senior detective who was in charge of the crackdown on gangland bosses after the murder of journalist Veronica Guerin.
The newly installed Irish police chief is a former senior detective who was in charge of the crackdown on gangland bosses after the murder of journalist Veronica Guerin.
Cancer Misdiagnosis Row Rumbles On
The Minister for Health Mary Harney and HSE Chief Executive Brendan Drumm are expected to face tough questions when they appear before the Oireachtas Health Committee in Leinster House today.
The Minister for Health Mary Harney and HSE Chief Executive Brendan Drumm are expected to face tough questions when they appear before the Oireachtas Health Committee in Leinster House today.
Construction Sector Hardest Hit In Stock Market Fall
It's not a 'panic' (yet) but shares in the Irish stock market continued to fall in the first hours of trading this morning – and by more than on the other markets – with the already hard-pressed construction industry being particularly hard hit.
It's not a 'panic' (yet) but shares in the Irish stock market continued to fall in the first hours of trading this morning – and by more than on the other markets – with the already hard-pressed construction industry being particularly hard hit.
Screwdriver Robber Sentenced Suspended
A youth who made off with €530 when he took part in a raid of a petrol station armed with a screwdriver, has been given a six month sentence by Judge Ann Ryan at the Dublin Children’s Court - although it was suspended.
A youth who made off with €530 when he took part in a raid of a petrol station armed with a screwdriver, has been given a six month sentence by Judge Ann Ryan at the Dublin Children’s Court - although it was suspended.
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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.