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Irish News on Mon, Jul 8 2019, 2,557 days ago

Girl, 7, Dies In Tragic Accident In Co Louth
A seven-year-old girl has lost her life after a tragic accident involving a car in Drogheda, County Louth, on Sunday afternoon. Named locally as Chantelle Keenan, she died following the incident in the driveway of a house at around 2.30pm.
Murder Probe Launched After Toddler Dies In Cork
Gardaí have launched a murder investigation into the death of a two-year-old girl in Cork. The toddler was found with serious injuries at an apartment on the Boreenmanna Road early on Friday morning, 05 July. The alarm was raised at around 5.
Young Woman Killed In Co Laois Crash
A woman aged in her mid-20s has died in a road traffic collision in County Laois. The two-vehicle crash took place on the Lea Road in Portarlington at around 8.20am on Sunday morning, 07 July.
Call For Service To Remind Men To Take Prostate Test
A Fine Gael Senator is calling for wider awareness and a reminder system to be introduced for men to avail of the PSA test, which can be indicative of the early stages of prostate cancer.
Appeal As Carlow Woman Reported Missing
Gardaí have appealed for help from the public as they search for a woman reported missing from County Carlow. 22-year-old Anna Reis was last seen in the Granby Row area of Carlow town at around 7.30pm on Sunday night, 07 July.
Ireland To Double Its Footprint In Asia
As the next phase of Global Ireland 2025 gets underway, the government has announced intentions to double its impact in the Asia Pacific region. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Tánaiste Simon Coveney outlined the plans at the Global Ireland Summit in Dublin Castle today, Monday 08 July.
Funds Committed To Crack Down On Litter & Graffiti
Community projects will soon receive government funding to enable them to crack down on litter and graffiti in their local area. Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton T.D., announced the grants worth €771,500 on Monday 08 July.

Irish News on Fri, Jul 8 2016, 3,652 days ago

First Funding Agreements Signed On €250m Leadership Initiative
The first batch of Funding Agreements under the €250 million Leadership initiative have been signed today, 08 July.
Man Remains Critical Following Shooting In Dublin
A 36-year-old man remains in a critical condition following a shooting incident in Dublin. Gardaí are appealing for information after the 36-year-old victim was shot a number of times at around 9:35am at Dun Emer Place, Lusk on Tuesday, 05 July.
Mota-Engil To Create 60 New Jobs
Portuguese construction group Mota-Engil is to create 60 new jobs through its Irish subsidiaries Glan Agua and MEIC over the next five years. The organisation has established UK & Irish Headquarters in Loughrea to help expand its operations in the environmental engineering and construction sectors.
Ó Cuív Slams Govt For Failing To Invest In Island Farmers
Fianna Fáil's (FF) Éamon Ó Cuív has accused the Government of failing to invest in essential services and schemes for Island Farmers.
Fitzgerald Unveils Prison Officer Recruitment Campaign
Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald has unveiled a new recruitment campaign which aims to recruit up to 360 prison officers over the next three years.
Man Arrested And Drugs Seized During House Search In Dublin
Gardaí have arrested a man and seized a quantity of drugs following a search at a house in Dublin yesterday, 07 July.
Gardaí Issues Appeal To Help Trace Missing Dublin Teenager
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of a missing teenager from Dublin. Leigh Leech, 16, was last seen at around 6:45pm on Ormond Quay on Sunday, 03 July. He is described as 5ft 8 inches in height, with short dark brown hair, blue eyes and of average build.

Irish News on Wed, Jul 8 2015, 4,018 days ago

Vodafone Announce 200 New Jobs For Dublin
Two hundred new jobs are to be created in Dublin by telecoms operator Vodafone. The company is set to open a new European sales centre in Carrickmines, investing €60m over the next five years.
Call For Govt To Help Parents With Back-To-School Costs
The government is being urged to help parents after a survey revealed "unacceptably" high rates of back-to-school costs. The results of the survey, carried out by the Irish League of Credit Unions, have been described as "shocking".
Missing Galway Man Found 'Safe And Well'
Gardaí in Galway have reported that John Moyles has been found "safe and well". The 23-year-old, from the Rahoon area of Galway, was reported missing on Sunday. It is understood that he was found in the Dublin area. Garda have thanked the public for their help.
Man Arrested Over Fatal Clontarf Collision
Gardaí arrested a man aged in his 20s on Tuesday in connection with a fatal road traffic accident on the Clontarf Road on 30 June, this year. The man was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Clontarf Garda Station.
AerCap To Create Over 100 Jobs
AerCap has announced it is to create over 100 jobs in Ireland. These are high end roles created across various disciplines including Sales and Marketing, Aircraft Technical, Legal, Contracts Management, Finance and Treasury.
Sinn Féin Call For Mandatory Trade Union Recognition
Sinn Féin has called for mandatory trade union recognition, during a debate on the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2015.
More Than 600 New Special Needs Assistants Approved
An additional 610 Special Needs Assistant (SNA) posts have been approved by the government. The new allocation, due to begin in September, a significant increase in assessed need, Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O’Sullivan, said.
Five Held Over Suspicious Death In Co Cork
Five men have been arrested in connection with the death of Peter Murphy in Co Cork in February. Garda believe that the suspicious death of Mr Murphy at his home in Shanavhoer, Bweeng, may have been drug related.
Call For Adams To Respond To Revelations Surrounding NAMA Deal
Fianna Fáil is calling on Sinn Féin Leader Gerry Adams to respond to the revelation that his colleague Martin McGuinness MLA attended a secret meeting with the Chairman of the investment company at the centre of the emerging controversy in Northern Ireland, less than six months after the £1.

Irish News on Tue, Jul 8 2014, 4,383 days ago

€23m Funding Secured For Research Projects
Government funding of €23m is to be shared forty research projects in Ireland as part of two Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) schemes.
Taoiseach And Tánaiste To Resume Cabinet Reshuffle Discussions
Talks between the Taoiseach Enda Kenny and the newly elected leader of the Labour Party, Tánaiste Joan Burton, are scheduled to resume following today's cabinet meeting. The talks are expected to continue to focus on governmental priorities and a Cabinet reshuffle.
Two Arrested Over Waterford Assault
Gardaí in Co Waterford have arrested two men in connection with the assault and robbery of a teenager in the early hours of Tuesday morning. According to gardaí an 18-year-old was forced to drive from Waterford city to a pub near Passage East shortly after midnight.
Volunteers To Bury Dead Whales On Co Donegal Beach
Seven of the 13 whales that became stranded on a beach in Falcarragh in Co Donegal have died, the latest reports show.
High Court To Hear Brooks Injunction Application On Thursday
The High Court will hear an application on Thursday, which seeks to block any Garth Brooks shows from taking place at Croke Park.
FF Accused Of 'Deliberately Trying To Scare Older People'
Fianna Fáil has been accused of "deliberately trying to scare older people". Fine Gael Laois/Offaly TD, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy severely criticised the party over "completely inaccurate" claims that the Free Travel Pass is under threat.
Body Confirmed As Missing Galway Man
Gardaí have confirmed they have found the body of missing Galway man Adrian Folan. Mr Folan had been missing since last Thursday, when he was last seen in Athlone.

Irish News on Mon, Jul 8 2013, 4,748 days ago

Garda Appeal For Information After Man Is Found With Head Injuries
A man is being treated at Beaumont Hospital after being found on the main street in Clongriffin in Dublin with serious head injuries at around 12:30 on Monday morning.
Garda Commissioner Asked To Explain Latest Crime Figures
The Garda Commissioner should appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Justice to answer concerns over the latest CSO crime figures, Fianna Fáil have said.
New Figures Show Extent Of Overseas Benefit Claimants
Some €300 million was paid out last year to claimants not living in Ireland, the Irish Independent has reported. The Department of Social Protection made the payments to people living abroad including Brazil, Cyprus and Malaysia.
New Safety Measures Announced For Fishing Industry
A number of measures have been announced by the government to try and reduce the number of deaths at sea.
Trial Date Set For Sean FitzPatrick
The trial of former Anglo Irish Back chairman Sean FitzPatrick has been set for October 2014. FitzPatrick will face charges of failing to make disclosures to the bank's auditors about loans he received.
Off-Duty Garda Tackles Suspected Armed Robber
An off-duty garda officer restrained a man in the street following an attempted robbery of a bookmakers in Saggart, Co Dublin. The 34-year-old was subsequently arrested and a firearm recovered from the scene, garda have said.
Dáil To Debate Abortion Bill Amendments
Over 60 amendments to the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill are to be discussed by the Dáil in the coming week, with Minister for Health James Reilly saying he hopes to address all concerns.
New 'JobsPlus' Scheme Begins
A new pilot scheme to help the long-term unemployed will be launched today. The 'JobsPlus' programme will offer financial incentives to employers that recruit people who have been out of work for 12 months or more.
Over €26 Million Paid Out In Compensation To Gardai
More than €26.5 million of taxpayers money has been paid out in compensation to gardai injured while on duty in the last three years. Under the Garda Compensation Act the amount paid out has risen to €7.1 million last year, up from €5.3m in 2010.

Irish News on Fri, Jul 8 2011, 5,479 days ago

Tánaiste To Meet Foreign Minister In Germany
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore, will travel to Germany today where he will meet his counterpart Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle.
National Literacy And Numeracy Strategy Rolled Out
A wide ranging new strategy aimed at ensuring that every child leaves school having mastered literacy and numeracy is being launched today by Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn.
USI Urges Students To Be Safe At Oxegen
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is urging students and young people to stay safe at this weekend’s Oxegen festival this weekend. Approximately 80,000 people will attend the massive event and the USI is asking students to take extra care.
First Address By Minister Highlights Priorities For Future
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on European Union Affairs has been told that serious efforts have been made over the past number of years to increase the transparency of the European Union, and to address the perceived democratic deficiencies or ‘democratic deficit’.
HSE 'Must Address Lack Of Communication', Says Dáil Chairman
The Health Service Executive must address a lack of communication with all stakeholders in relation to plans for hospital reconfiguration, according to the Dáil Committee of Public Accounts.

Irish News on Thu, Jul 8 2010, 5,844 days ago

Daíl Break To Last Three Months
Despite economic problems, the Dublin Government is expected to announce a 12-week holiday when the House adjourns for the summer recess today. Taoiseach Brian Cowen said yesterday the date for reconvening "will probably be around September 29th" with the normal date being in mid-September.
Child's Death In Caravan Blaze Probed
Police are investigating the horrific accidental death of a toddler who died of burns when he was trapped in a blazing disused caravan.
Dogs Bill Races Through Daíl
Legislation to bring about a new Dog Breeding Establishments Bill isn't facing any of the anticipated delays following the intervention of Taoiseach Brian Cowen and is now due to receive final Dáil approval today.
Schools Allowed To Fill 'Some Vacancies'
Primary and Post-Primary Schools with significant level of vacancies are to be allowed to fill promotion posts However, the general moratorium on filling promotion posts in schools must continue, according to the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills, Mary Coughlan.
Loyal Order Rejects Marching Deal
Party politics may have clouded the issue of an expected deal on reforming the way in which parades are handled in the North.
Oxegen Festival-goers Warned Over Drugs
There's to be a major road safety focus to coincide with this weekend's Oxegen music festival at Punchestown. The campaign is focusing on Drug-Driving and festival goers are reminded of the legal and social consequences of driving while under the influence of illegal or controlled substances.

Irish News on Wed, Jul 8 2009, 6,209 days ago

Second Lisbon Referendum For October
The Taoiseach has announced in the Dáil that the second referendum on the Lisbon Treaty will take place on Friday 2 October.
Police Appeal For Help To Identify Body
A public appeal has been launched to assist gardaí in identifying the remains of a man discovered in the River Liffey in May. Gardaí are hoping for the public's help in identifying the body discovered at Custom House Quay on 14th May this year.
Cigarette Smugglers 'Smoked-Out'
There was news today of continued successes on both sides of the Irish border and in England to counter the smuggling of cigarettes. Customs officers have seized 8.5m smuggled cigarettes in Belfast with staff from the UK Border Agency uncovering the haul of Regal King Size cigarettes.
Call For 'Cool Heads' As ICTU Support Strike
Opposition party Fine Gael have called for "cool heads" as another major union lends its support to the Electrician's ongoing strike action.
Survey Reveals Dublin Out Of Top 20 Expensive Cities
Dublin has dropped out of the world's top 20 most expensive cities, according to a survey released yesterday. The Worldwide Cost of Living Survey, published by consultants Mercer, saw Dublin drop to 25th due to falling rents and the recovery of the dollar.
Lawyers Call For Scrapping Of Gang Bill
Over 100 lawyers have demanded the immediate withdrawal of a controversial Bill introducing new powers to tackle gangland crime.
Labour Call For Quicker CAB Seizure Powers
In the midst of the controversy surrounding the Criminal Justice Amendment Bill currently being debated in the Daíl, Labour have called for faster turnaround on Criminal Assets Seizures.
Teenage Woman Held Over Newry Death
A 19-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a fatal assault on a Polish man in the border city of Newry.

Irish News on Tue, Jul 8 2008, 6,574 days ago

Garda Sting Halts €4 Drug Smuggle Bid
Gardaí have seized a huge drugs cache - just before it was due to be distributed on the streets of Dublin. The shipment worth over €4 million was seized after a major operation involving the national drugs unit and the surveillance unit.
€3 billion Lost On Irish Shares
Exacerbating ongoing economic problems, the main Irish banking stocks have fallen between 8-10% in the first hour of Tuesday's trading, knocking almost €3 billion off the value of Irish shares.
Drowned Ibiza Holidaymaker Named
Officials have today named a young Irish man who drowned while holidaying in Ibiza. Dubliner Brian Francis Farrelly died in his hotel swimming pool in San Antonio on Sunday morning. It is understood the 20-year-old got into difficulty shortly after jumping into the pool.
Cavan Man Could Face Jail Over Brother's Cannabis Stash
A Cavan man described as "non-confrontational" has been remanded on continuing bail over the seizure of cannabis resin valued over €1m last year.
Kosovo Veteran Jailed For Child Rape Pornography
A German national who had served in Kosovo has been jailed for three years following he discovery of pornography showing "the systematic rape of children". Mario Steffen, aged 29, worked in a hotel in Cavan town as a chef, residing in Duleek, Co Meath.
HSA Investigates Legionnaire's Outbreak
The Health and Safety Authority has began an investigation into an outbreak of Legionnaire's disease at the headquarters of the Allianz insurance firm in Dublin. The two members of staff, who are in their 40s, are understood to be receiving treatment for the illness.
Daíl Pay Rises To Be Stopped
The Taoiseach is to face major opposition as a litany of spending cuts is announced, including a stop on Daíl wage increases. Up to €500m will be slashed from the budgets of all departments to compensate for the drop in tax incomes for the first half of 2008.
Boy On Trial Over Alleged Petrol Bombing On Sister's Home
A teenage boy is on trial charged in connection with a petrol-bomb and gun attack on his sister’s home.
Council Tears Up McNamara Contracts
Dublin City Council have terminated two of its Private Public Partnership contracts with controversal developer, Bernard McNamara.
Independent Councillor Defects To Fine Gael
An independent councillor has announced he is defecting to the Government's opposition party, Fine Gael. Councillor Derek Keating, who is a Dublin West Councillor, was welcomed by Fine Gael leader Enda Kelly who said Mr Keating’s decision was another vote of confidence for his party.
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