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Irish News on Tue, Oct 22 2019, 2,557 days ago

NI's Abortion And Same-Sex Marriage Laws Changed
New abortion and same-sex marriage legislation has been introduced in Northern Ireland as of midnight last night.

Irish News on Mon, Oct 22 2018, 2,922 days ago

President Higgins Has 'Serious Questions' To Answer On Use Of Public Money
President Michael D. Higgins must answer "serious questions" on the use of public money, presidential candidate Liadh Ní Riada has said.

Irish News on Thu, Oct 22 2015, 4,018 days ago

140 New Jobs Announced For Dublin
One hundred and forty new jobs have been created in Dublin by life sciences company, Grifols. The company has opened a new Bioscience Division global operations centre in South County Dublin.
Appeal Issued For Missing 17-Year-Old
Gardaí have appealed for help in tracing 17-year-old Noel King, who has been missing since 09 October. The teenager was last seen in Limerick city at about 5:10pm on Friday, 09 October. He is described as being 5'6'' tall, with blue eyes and blond hair.
Appeal Issued Following Fatal Road Accident
Gardaí have appealed for information on a fatal road traffic accident in Carrowntreila, Ballina. A 20-year-old man was fatally injured when the car he was driving left the road and collided with a tree on the old Ballina to Foxford road at about 6:30pm on Wednesday.
Six Arrested In Connection With March Murder Investigation
Three men and three woman has been arrested in connection with the murder of Silvestras Stoskus in March this year.
Sinn Féin Call For State-Wind Forum To Address Traveller Inequality
Sinn Féin has called for a state-wide forum involving political parties, Government local authorities, health and education sectors and media organisations, in an effort to address inequality faced by the Traveller community.
22 Homes 'Little Comfort For Homeless People' - FF
The announcement of the delivery 22 modular homes before Christmas has been described as "little comfort for homeless people" by Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Environment and Local Government Barry Cowen.
Legislation Calls For Education Ombudsman
An education ombudsman is needed to protect children, parents and teachers, Fine Gael's Jim Daly has said. Deputy Daly has introduced legislation which seeks to establish a new Education Ombudsman, to provide "additional protection" for pupils, parents and teachers.
Sinn Féin Welcomes Marriage Equality
Sinn Féin Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh has welcomed a bill providing marriage equality for same-sex couples. Speaking during a debate on the Marriage Bill 2015, Senator Ó Clochartaigh said: "Today is a momentous occasion and brings an end to a two-tier system of marriage inequality.

Irish News on Wed, Oct 22 2014, 4,383 days ago

Three Arrested Following Drugs Find In Dublin
Three people have been arrested after cocaine worth €270,000 was seized from a house in Dublin. Gardai raided a property on St. Mark's Avenue in Clondalkin at around 9pm on Tuesday night. A woman, 25, and two men, aged 26 and 53, were arrested at the scene.
More Questioning For Man Over Disappearance Of Mary Boyle
A man being questioned in relation to the disappearance of Mary Boyle has had his dentition extended. The man, 64, is currently being detained at Mullingar Garda Station on suspicion of kidnapping the child, who went missing on 18th March 1977.
Trinity College Dublin Launch €600m Strategic Plan
Trinity College Dublin has launched a new five-year strategic plan, which aims to deliver for Ireland as a global leader in education, research, innovation, and that will enable job creation. The plan will cost €600 million and will be funded in large part from non-exchequer funding.
Waterford IT Pull Out Of Merger Plans
Waterford IT (WIT) has pulled out of merger plans with IT Carlow. President Dr Patricia Mulachy said she is "disappointed" with the decision.
Truckers Withdraw Threats Of Further Protests
Truckers from the Irish Road Haulage Association has withdrawn threats of further protests. The Department of Transport has agreed for a meeting with Minister Noonan, Minister Donohoe and Minister Kelly to reach a satisfactory solution to the current HGV road tax issue.
NAMA Questioned Over Sale Of Property Assets
The Minister for Finance is being urged to attend a debate in the Seanad in relation to NAMA's strategy of selling off property assets while the property market is still in recovery.
Adams Apologises To Abuse Victims Let Down By The IRA
Sinn Féin Leader Gerry Adams TD has apologised to victims of abuse who were let down by the IRA's inability to resolve these issues. He said those who wish should come forward now and report complaints to the appropriate authorities, North or South.

Irish News on Tue, Oct 22 2013, 4,748 days ago

Govt Urged To Tackle Sex Trafficking Legislation
Amid speculation that a young girl discovered in a state of distress in Dublin city centre last week could be a victim of sex trafficking, the government has been urged to introduction new legislation to tackle prostitution.
President Higgins To Address Mexican Business Summit
President Michael D Higgins is attending a business summit in Guadalajara, Mexico. President Higgins and Minister of State Joe Costello are at the Mexican Business Summit to highlight the opportunity Ireland's economic recovery can offer to Latin America as a way in to Europe.
Donegal Council Warns People Against Dumping For Bonfires
Donegal County Council have appealed to the public not to dump waste material at bonfire sites, after they removed some three tonnes of waste from just one site. It is understood that waste is being both dumped and gathered for Halloween bonfires.
€2.1m Worth Of Cannabis Seized In Growhouse Raids
Cannabis growhouse with an estimated overall value of €2.1 million have been uncovered in gardaí raids. Three growhouses were found at Clash industrial estate in Tralee, Co Kerry; a house at Falty, Oldtown, Athlone, Co Roscommon; and a house and sheds at Carrigaloon, Virginia, Co Cavan.
Body Uncovered In Repossessed Apartment
The sheriffs office and garda officers discovered the body of a woman yesterday afternoon after they entered an apartment that was being repossessed. According to reports, the discovery was made at the Longboat Quay apartment off Sir John Rogerson's Quay in Dublin at around midday on Monday.
Irishman Wanted In US On Child Porn Charges Seeks Irish Trial
An Irishman, wanted in the US and described by the FBI as "the largest facilitator of child porn on the planet" has made a submission to be tried in Ireland.
Gardaí Remove Seven-Year-Old Girl From Roma Family
A seven-year-old girl has been removed from a Roma family in Dublin and taken into care. Gardaí, using powers under the Child Care Act, removed the girl from a house in Tallaght on Monday afternoon. Calling to the house, officers noticed the girl had blond hair and blue eyes.

Irish News on Mon, Oct 22 2012, 5,113 days ago

Gilmore Confirms Support For Gay Marriage Is A Personal View
Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore has claimed his backing for gay marriage is Labour's way, not the Government's way. Mr Gilmore confirmed he is speaking for the Labour Party, and not the Coalition, when he says the gay marriage is an issue "whose time is come".
Kenny And Merkel Release Bank Debt Statement
Taoiseach Enda Kenny and the German Chancellor Angela Merkel have issued a joint communiqué saying that Ireland's banking crisis was "unique" and that Ireland was to be considered a special case in the forthcoming negotiations over the role of the new bailout fund, the European Stability Mechanism,
6 Deaths In Just 24 Hours
Six people have died in road crashes in the past 24 hours in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Cavan. A 21-year-old man died after the car in which he was a passenger left the road and crashed into a tree at Hartstown Road, Hartstown, in Dublin, in the early hours of Monday morning.
McAreavey Family Sue Hotel Where Daughter Was Murdered
The family of Michaela McAreavey are reported to be suing the hotel in which she was murdered while on honeymoon, for damages which could top €1.5million. The 27-year-old newlywed was strangled in her room at the former Legends Hotel in Mauritius in January last year.
Pay-As-You-Go Gas And Electric Offered To All Customers
The countries main electricity and gas suppliers will allow all customers to install pay-as-you-go meters in an effort to better manage their energy bills. Currently pay-as-you-go meters are only available to customers experiencing payment difficulties.
'What's left' Survey Finds Disposable Income Decreased Further
More than 1.8 million people are left with €100 or less at the end of the month after essential bills are paid, according to the latest “What’s Left” tracker survey.

Irish News on Fri, Oct 22 2010, 5,844 days ago

Police Probe Kildare Landfill Blaze
Gardaí in Co Kildare are investigating the cause of a fire at a landfill near Naas, the operation of which is the subject of multiple High Court actions.
Paterson Defends Funds As Executive Meets
As Stormont Ministers meet today to discuss how to deal with massive UK-wide cuts, the NIO boss Owen Paterson has come out fighting over claims that cash promised in the St Andrews Agreement in 2006 has not been forthcoming.
Ghost Estates Are 'Celtic Tiger Domesday Book'
The Labour party have claimed the revelation that almost 120,000 houses stand empty in Ireland is akin to an Irish "Domesday Book".
Catholic Leader Hits Back Over Schooling
A senior figure in the Catholic Church has criticised last weekend's call by the NI First Minister Peter Robinson to make the majority of educational establishments inclusive and non-denominational.
Waterford To Get Flashy Nightclub Boost
A projected 100 construction jobs are being anticipated along with regular employment for 150 staff in Waterford if a new nightclub development costing €5.5m goes ahead.

Irish News on Thu, Oct 22 2009, 6,209 days ago

Labour Attacks Plans For Benefit Cuts
The Labour Party has attacked Government plans to cut the social welfare budget in the upcoming budget. According to the Labour party, the Government is planning to save €1.
Man Arrested Over Roscommon Device
A man has been arrested in connection with the detenation of an explosive device in Roscommon. Gardaí in Roscommon investigating the improvised explosive device, which caused damage to a business premise at Castle Street, Roscommon on Sunday, arrested a male in his 30's yesterday evening.
Elderly Woman Dies In House Fire
An elderly woman has died in a house fire in Co Donegal this morning. Early indications suggest the fire was the result of an electrical fault in a room at the rear of the property. The alarm was raised at 3.
EU Says No Minimum Price On Cigs
The European Court of Justice has ruled Ireland cannot set minimum prices for tobacco products. The ruling, announced today, declared that since a minimum price would distort competition and benefits manufacturers, it was an unconstitutional from of action.
More Swine Flu Tragedies Revealed
A second child from the same special school in the North has died after contracting swine flu. The pupil at Foyleview in Derry, Ashleigh Lynch, is understood to have been a fellow pupil of 14-year-old Orla O'Kane who died last week.
McCartney Announces O2 Christmas Gig
Sir Paul McCartney has announced an appearance at the O2 in Dublin this December. The special Christmas performance will be his first show in Ireland in six years and is one of eight shows during a short European tour, which will also include his first date at the O2 in London.
President Hosts Reception For Goal Worker
A reception for GOAL aid worker Sharon Commins is to be held today by President Mary McAleese. The special reception at Aras an Uachtarain will be held for the 33-year-old, from Clontarf who returned to Dublin this week after a 100-day kidnapping ordeal.
Gardaí Issue Warning To Road Users
Gardaí have issued a warning and fresh advice to drivers over the upcoming bank holiday. Over the last nine years, 43 people lost their lives on Irish roads over the October bank holiday weekend, with three people losing their lives last year.
Army Camp Blast Could Have Killed
Shrapnel from this morning's bomb attack on a north Belfast TA army base has been found in neighbouring gardens. According to police, a viable explosive device capable of causing death or serious injury was involved in the blast that was reported in the early hours of Thursday.

Irish News on Wed, Oct 22 2008, 6,574 days ago

Man Survives Shotgun Blast To the Head in Dublin
A man is seriously ill in hospital after being shot in the head in Dublin early on Wednesday morning. The 27-year-old was rushed to hospital after receiving a single shotgun blast to the head at around 6.30am at an apartment in Russell Rise off Fortunestown Way in Tallaght.
'Your Budget Is A Mess' Says Opposition
A heated debate in the Daíl yesterday saw the Fianna Fail's Budget described as a "shambles" by Labour Leader Eamonn Gilmore, as a raft of reversals was announced.
Call For Shake-Up In Hand Gun Legislation As Ownership Quadruples.
A Fine Gael has called for shake up of Ireland's gun laws after figures emerge that ownership of hanguns has gone up nearly four times over, by 458% since 2004.
Bertie In Hospital Before Vital Medical Card Vote
The Former Taoiseach has fractured his leg - just before a crucial vote in the Dail over medical cards. Bertie Ahern was treated in the Mater Hospital and his leg put in a plaster following a slip down some stairs Tuesday.
Reilly Accused Of 'Conflict of Interest'
The Fine Gael Health spokesperson has been accused of having a conflict of interest over his opposition to the cutbacks in medical card eligibility. Dr James Reilly was instrumental in negotiating the terms on behalf of GPs when the deal on medical cards for all over-70s was struck seven years ago.
Gardai To Lead Dublin City Marathon
The nation's runners will be on their best behavior this year, as the Garda Athletics Club will be leading off the Dublin City Marathon. Taking place on Monday, 27th October a member from the Garda Choir will also sing the National Anthem prior to the commencement of the race.
Pharmacists Demand Right To Negotiate Directly
The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) is demanding it be allowed to negotiate directly with the HSE about members' fees following controversial talks between the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) and the Government.
Details Revealed Of Income Levy U-Turn
Following the almost universal outcry over the introduction of a 1% tax levy on all workers, the Government has announced its revised proposals.

Irish News on Mon, Oct 22 2007, 6,940 days ago

Gangland Gun Victim Had Been Warned
The man shot dead in north Dublin overnight had received warnings his life was on the line. Well-known criminal John Daly was shot several times while sitting in the passenger seat of a taxi as he travelled home from a night out with friends.
Strike Notice Served In ESB Moneypoint Row
ESB and two sub-contractors have been served strike notice by the Technical and Electrical Union (TEEU) in a dispute over wages at the Moneypoint power station in Co Clare.
Brutal Murder Echoes Past Killings
Despite Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams’ insistence there was no republican involvement in the fatal beating of Paul Quinn at the weekend, a former colleague of Mr Adams, ex Sinn Féin councillor, Jim McAllister said he believed the IRA was involved.
Cork Water Main Bursts
Several areas of Cork have been left without water, because of a burst mains, according to reports. It is understood that as many as 20,000 households and businesses are affected in areas such as Donnybrook, Monkstown and Douglas.
Man Gunned Down In Dublin
A 27-year-old man has been shot dead in Finglas in north Dublin. Gardaí were called to Cloonlara Drive after the man was shot several times while sitting in a car, around 1.45am on Monday. His body was taken to the Mater hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Shannon 'Not Informed' Of Aer Lingus Move
The Dublin Airport Authority did not inform authorities at Shannon Airport of Aer Lingus' decision to close its Shannon-Heathrow service, it has emerged.
Border Murder Blamed On Provos
The family of young south Armagh man beaten to death in County Monaghan at the weekend is in no doubt that he was killed by the IRA.
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