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Irish News on Tue, May 28 2019, 2,557 days ago

Up To 800 Special Needs Assistant Posts To Be Created
Up to 800 new special needs assistant posts are to be allocated to Irish schools from September, the Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. has announced. Making the announcement, Minister McHugh said: "Special needs assistants are vital to the work of a school.
Drug Drivers Target Of New Safety Campaign
A new road safety campaign to be held over the June Bank Holiday will target drug drivers, amid an increase in DUI arrests in the first months of the year. The bank holiday safety drive was launched by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), An Garda Síochána and the Medical Bureau of Road Safety (MBRS).

Irish News on Thu, May 28 2015, 4,018 days ago

Man Killed In Dublin Shooting Incident
A 35-year-old man has been killed in a shooting incident in Tallaght, Dublin, on Wednesday night. Gardaí in Tallaght received a call that a man had been seriously injured in a shooting incident at Kiltalown Road, at around 10.35pm.
Marsh & McLennan Centre Opens In Dublin
Marsh & McLennan Companies and IDA Ireland have announced the opening of the Marsh & McLennan Innovation Centre in Dublin, Ireland.
€91m To Be Invested In Housing
A housing investment worth over €91m has been announced by the Government. The funding will be used across a range of housing schemes to make more social housing available and to improve housing for people with disabilities, as well as retrofitting homes to improve energy efficiency.
SF Hits Out At FF Over Sale Of Aer Lingus
Sinn Féin has hit out at Fianna Fáil over the sale of Aer Lingus. Laois and Offaly TD, Brian Stanley, said that Fianna Fáil had initiated the privatisation of Aer Lingus in 2006 when they placed 75% of its shares on the stock exchange.
Gardaí Locate Body Of Karl O'Toole
Gardaí have located the body of 30-year-old Karl O'Toole. He has been missing from Enniscorthy, County Wexford since 23 May 2015. Garda confrimed that his body has been located. No further action is being taken.
Concerns Raised Over Future Of Bord Na Móna
Fianna Fáil has raised serious concerns over the future of Bord na Móna. TD for Offaly, Barry Cowen, said decisive action is needed to secure the future of the firm.
Govt Slammed For Overseeing Leaving Certificate Students With Special Needs
The Government has been slammed for overseeing a cutback to support services for Leaving Certificate students with special needs.

Irish News on Wed, May 28 2014, 4,383 days ago

Latest Aer Lingus Talks Welcomed
Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Transport, Tourism & Sport Timmy Dooley has welcomed a decision by Aer Lingus unions and management to re-enter talks over their ongoing roster dispute. The row has led to IMPACT members threatening a 24 hour strike this Friday.
Ombudsman Receives 90,000 Complaints In 30 Years
2014 marks 30 years since the establishment of an Ombudsman in Ireland and the Office has received nearly 90,000 complaints against public bodies since 1984. At the launch of his annual report for 2013 Ombudsman Peter Tyndall said that his Office had received 3,190 complaints in 2013.
Competition Authority Secures High Court Undertakings From The IMO
The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has today provided undertakings to the High Court (i) not to organise or recommend the collective withdrawal of services or boycotts by its members and (ii) to advise its members that they should decide individually and not collectively whether to participate in
Men In Court Over Dissident Bomb
Three men appeared before Special Criminal Court this morning as part of ongoing investigations by gardaí into the activites of dissident republicans. The men, aged 37, 38 and 44, appeared in court following the discovery of a bomb in a car in Kilcurry, near Dundalk in County Louth on 25 May.
UHI Would Exceed Water Charges, Says Union
Universal Health Insurance (UHI) would cost Irish families far more than property tax or planned water charges, according to the IMPACT union.
Ireland Faces Challenges To Move To A Low Carbon Economy - EPA
Environmental Protection Agency figures released show that Ireland faces considerable challenges in moving to a low carbon economy. In particular, there is a significant risk that, even in a best-case scenario, Ireland will not meet its EU 2020 targets.
Man Injured In Gun Attack
A man, 21, has been shot in Dublin in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The attack happened at Slieve Bloom Park in Driminagh at around 5.10am. The man is being treated for injuries to his leg at St James' Hospital. Gardai are appealing to witnesses to contact them.

Irish News on Tue, May 28 2013, 4,748 days ago

April Sales Figures Show Slight Improvement
April 2013 saw mild improvement in retail volume and sales in Ireland, following a worrying March slump. The latest report from the Central Statistics Office showed the volume of retail sales increased by 0.2% in April when compared with the previous month. There was a decrease of 0.
Plain Cigarette Packaging Approved
Ireland is to become the second country in the world to introduce standardised, plain packaging for cigarettes, following government approval. The move will see all individual branding removed from cigarettes on sale in Ireland, in a bid to discourage the public from taking up the habit.
Work-Related Deaths Fall 11%
There was an 11% decrease in the number of work-related deaths in Ireland in 2012, according to a new report. Jobs Minister Richard Bruton launched the Health and Safety Authority’s 2012 Annual Report and Statistics Summary for 2011 - 2012 today.
Malahide Road Stabbing - Man Released
A man arrested by Gardai in connection with a fatal stabbing on the Malahide Road in Dublin has been released without charge. The man, in his early 40s, was released yesterday afternoon.
National Maternity Hospital To Relocate
Minister for Health James Reilly has announced with Minister Alex White and Minister Kathleen Lynch the government’s decision to relocate the National Maternity Hospital (NMH), Holles Street, to the St. Vincent’s University Hospital Campus at Elm Park.

Irish News on Mon, May 28 2012, 5,113 days ago

Minister Launches Renewable Energy Plan
Speaking in Dublin today, Pat Rabbitte T.D, Minister for Communications Energy and Natural Resources highlighted the scope for Ireland to be an exporter of renewable energy of significance.
Two Men Detained Following Death Of Irish Student
Two American men are being held following the death of Irish exchange student Nicola Furlong from Co Wexford. The 21 year old was killed after she returned home from a concert by rapper Nicki Minaj on Wednesday night.
Man Arrested Following Drugs Find
A 37-year-old man has been arrested after Gardai discovered what is believed to be 15 kilos of heroin at a house in Lucan yesterday evening. It is believed to have a street value of €2.25million.
Four People Still In Hospital After Fatal Rally Collision
Four people remain in hospital today following a crash in which two people were killed in County Cavan. Seven people were initially taken to hospital at the scene of the accident.
McConalogue Condemns 'Sickening Vandalism' Of Memorial
Donegal North East Fianna Fáil TD Charlie McConalogue has condemned those responsible for the sickening destruction of a plaque dedicated to the memory of late Garda Gary McLoughlin. The 24-year-old Leitrim man died after a high speed garda chase at Bridgend in Co Donegal in December 2009.
More Than Three Quarters Of Primary Schools Operate Book Rental Schemes
New research by the Department of Education and Skills shows that 76% of primary schools operate a school book rental scheme. The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D.

Irish News on Fri, May 28 2010, 5,844 days ago

Arrest Follows Latest 'Tiger Kidnapping'
A man has been detained in connection with a so-called tiger kidnapping attempt in Dublin this morning. According to Gardaí, the incident began shortly after 6.30am when a woman was taken from her Ballyfermot home in a vehicle.
Gardaí Had 2,000 Complaints
The Gardaí Annual Report has revealed some 2,000 complaints have been made against its members in the past year.
Second SAS Killing Probe Ordered
The newly appointed Attorney General for Northern Ireland has plunged straight into controversy - by ordering a fresh inquest into the case of the SAS killing of Francis Bradley.
'Kidnap' Bank Robbery Suspects Quizzed
While three women being held under section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act were released yesterday, Gardaí are continuing to question eight people arrested over the false imprisonment of former Kilkenny hurler Adrian Ronan and his family.
Passport Talks 'Making Progress'
The Labour Relations Court has revealed progress has been made during the talks to resolve the ongoing passport dispute. Talks to resolve the dispute at the Passport Office in Dublin are expected to resume later this morning at the Labour Relations Court (LRC) who stepped into the debate yesterday.
Controversial Dublin Dump Gets Licence
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted Finglas council a licence to build a controversial dump near Lusk in north County Dublin. The dump has a 500,000-tonne maximum annual intake for non-hazardous residual waste and an associated public recycling facility.
Garda Report Outlines Year Of Progress
The Garda Commissioner, Fachtna Murphy, has launched An Garda Síochána’s Annual Report for 2009. The report, which was laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas today, details the work of An Garda Síochána across all Garda Divisions in Ireland.
Limerick Park Scheme Halted
Limerick County Council is now unable to give the 'green light' for construction to begin on Ballykeeffe Park, according to a newspaper report. While work was due to begin on the €2m project last year, the park is now "not on the agenda" the Limerick Post reports.

Irish News on Thu, May 28 2009, 6,209 days ago

Appeal For Abuse Victims To Come Forward
Garda have launched a dedicated telephone line as part of their investigation following the publication of the Ryan Report last week. The Ryan Report detailed the plight of children that attended the reform institutions under the care of the Catholic Church in Ireland during the 60, 70s and 80s.
Toddler Killed In Tragic Collision
A three-year-old girl has been killed during a tragic accident in Malahide on Monday afternoon. The young girl, who was walking in the area was fatally injured when she was hit by a red Nissan Primera Car. She died in hospital as a result of her injuries on Tuesday.
Excessive Speed Named Roads Biggest Killer
Statistics released by Gardaí today have revealed excessive speed is Ireland's biggest killer on the roads. The latest figures from Gardaí also show that so far this year 107 people have been killed in fatal collisions compared to 111 for 2008.
Man In Hospital After Serious Assault In Dublin
A man has received serious head injuries during an assault in Dublin at the weekend.
Teen Arrested After Drugs Find In Dublin
A teenager has been arrested in connection with a drugs find in Dublin on Wednesday. Gardaí say the find was a result of an ongoing operation targeting the sale and supply of drugs in the Lucan area.
UCD Scientists Crack 'Sticky' Superbug Code
Irish scientists have uncovered the 'sticky' nature of hospital-acquired bloodstream infections. Scientists in UCD have cracked the genetic code of several fungi species, which cause infections in hospital patients with suppressed immune systems.
Ulster-Scots Get Donegal Recognition
A new tourism centre which celebrates the history of Scots settlers in Ulster has opened in Co Donegal.

Irish News on Wed, May 28 2008, 6,574 days ago

Expert Says 'Yes' Vote Not In Ireland’s Interest
An outspoken former Danish MEP has said a 'Yes' vote in the Lisbon Treaty referendum would not be in Ireland's interests. Jens Peter Bonde has written a book outlining what he says is a readable version of the treaty, which will be put to a referendum in Ireland on June 12.
Woman Held Over Serious Assault In Limerick
A woman in her late 40s has been arrested by Gardai in Limerick following a serious assault on a man in the city last week. The woman is being questioned about the attack on a 41-year-old man at Convent Street last Wednesday night.
Government 'Working To Secure Special Deal For Illegal Irish'
The Taoiseach has told the Dáil the Government is doing all it can to broker legal status for Irish immigrants living and working illegally in the United States.
Chad Mission Most Expensive In History
Each Irish serviceman in Chad is costing the Irish taxpayer €200,000 according to figures released on Wednesday. The total price tag of €77 million is the most expensive military operation in the nation's history, €20 million of which was spent entirely on transport and supplies.
Eight Arrested As Gardaí Swoop Targets Thieves
Gardaí searched 19 premises on Wednesday morning arresting eight individuals as part of an ongoing operation into organised criminality in the city centre area.
Commissioner Acknowledges Crime Increase
The latest crime figures released by the Central Statistics Office shows many crimes are continuing to increase, and has prompted an appeal from the Garda Commissioner. Crimes such as robbery, extortion and hijacking rose from 572 last year by over 100 to 659 this year.
Dublin's Grafton Street World's Sixth Highest Rental Price
Dublin's Grafton Street is not only Ireland's most desirable address; it now ranks sixth, in the world, as the most expensive area to rent property.
Paddy Power Bets £19m On McGranaghans
A famous firm of Irish bookmakers, Paddy Power has bought Belfast-based McGranaghan Racing. The deal - believed to be for £19m sterling sees the bookie chain entering the Northern Ireland market for the first time.
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