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Irish News on Mon, Mar 2 2020, 2,191 days ago

Flooded Galway In Urgent Need Of Govt Assistance
Galway is in urgent need of government assistance following repeated flooding across the region.

Irish News on Thu, Mar 2 2017, 3,287 days ago

Nursing And Midwifery Representatives Accept Invitation To WRC
SIPTU nursing and midwifery representatives have accepted an invitation from the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) to attend talks aimed at addressing the outstanding issues in the sector.

Irish News on Wed, Mar 2 2016, 3,652 days ago

Election Result Signals 'Death Knell' For Water Charges - McDonald
Over 400,000 people who voted for Right2Change candidates signals the "death knell" for domestic water charges, according to Sinn Féin deputy leader Mary Lou McDonald.
Tesco Ireland Issues Product Recall
Tesco Ireland has issued a product recall on all batches of three flavoured butters as listeria was detected at a production facility. The affected products are all batches of Tesco roast garlic and herb butter (100g), roast garlic and herb (10g) and chilli butter discs (10g).
DCC To Build 131 Modular Housing Units By Autumn
Dublin City Council (DCC) has revealed a modular housing project for homeless people is to be completed this autumn. Around 131 Rapid Build Housing Units are to be developed on sites in Drimnagh, Ballyfermot and Belcamp at the beginning of April.
Four People Arrested In Wexford False Imprisonment Investigation
Gardai have arrested four people in connection with false imprisonment incidents in Co Wexford. The suspects, two men aged 25 and 33 years, and two women aged 31 and 48 years, were detained in Gorey and Enniscorthy at around 8:30am yesterday, 01 March.
Two Men Held In Connection With Post Office Robbery In Co Carlow
Two men have been arrested in connection with a post office robbery in Co Carlow. The incident happened at Leighlinbridge Post Office yesterday, 01 March.
Four Men Arrested Following Drugs And Tobacco Seizures In Co Kildare
Gardai have arrested four men as part of planned searches in Co Kildare on Tuesday, 01 March. The suspects were detained following the raids at 8am in Athy. Cannabis valued at around €15,000 was found during one search and a man in his 30's was arrested.
INMO Staff To Protest At SVUH Due To Overcrowding Concerns
Staff members at St Vincent's University Hospital (SVUH) in Dublin are due to stage a protest later today, 02 March. Members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) are due to take action between 1pm and 2pm due to concerns over repeated overcrowding at the hospital.

Irish News on Mon, Mar 2 2015, 4,018 days ago

IRFU Submit Women's Rugby World Cup Bid
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has submitted a bid to host the Women's Rugby World Cup in August 2017. The tournament, if hosted in Ireland, would involve matches taking place in both Dublin and Belfast.
Met Éireann Issues Snow Warning
Met Éireann has issued a weather warning for Ireland. The 'Status Yellow' alert for snow and ice is expected to be in place until at least 9pm this evening (2 March).
INMO Members Hold Further Protests
Nurses and midwives, members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO), SIPTU and the PNA, are to hold further lunchtime protests. The action is being taken today (2 March) in a number of locations.
Teenager Dies Following River Fall
A teenager has died after falling from his horse and into a river in Co Cork. It is understood the 16-year-old was riding the horse on the banks of the Glashaboy River in Glanmire. The animal entered the swollen river but stumbled and the teenager was thrown into the water and swept downstream.
Consultation On Early Years Education Launched
A public consultation on early years education in Ireland has been launched. The report is part of a major review being conducted into early years qualifications.
11-Year-Old Boy Shot In Dublin
An 11-year-old boy has been hospitalised after he was shot in the arm. The incident happened at the boy's home in Tallaght, Dublin, on Saturday morning (28 February). Gardaí were called to the scene at Belgard Road between 2am and 4am. The boy was taken to Tallaght Hospital.
New Sunbed Laws Come Into Force
New legislation to govern the use of sunbeds comes into effect from today (2 March).

Irish News on Fri, Mar 2 2012, 5,113 days ago

Irish Women Get Paid 17% Less Than Men
Women in Ireland earn on average 17% less than men according to an EU report. The EU Commission Gender Pay Gap study suggests that only half of working men earn more than €50,000 per annum.
Adams Calls For Treaty Rejection
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams is in Castlebar this morning to launch a process of consultation with rural Ireland as part of a fight-back against the erosion of public services. Teachta Adams said: "Our goal is to produce a plan for the regeneration and growth of rural communities.
SIPTU Members In Lagan Brick Vote For Strike Action
SIPTU members in Lagan Brick have voted to take strike action at the company’s premises in Kingscourt, Co Cavan. The move follows the company’s refusal to attend a Labour Court hearing aimed at resolving the long running dispute at the brick manufacturing plant.
Burton Confirms Money Is Available To Protect CE Schemes
The Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton has confirmed to Fianna Fáil’s Barry Cowen that the money is available within her department to protect Community Employment Schemes. Therefore, any cuts to CE schemes following the Minister's 'review' will be purely a political decision.
€35m Initiative Launched To Replace Rented Prefabs In Schools
Education Minister, Ruairí Quinn, today announced the biggest initiative ever undertaken to replace rented prefabs in schools. Almost 200 schools will be offered grants to build permanent accommodation this year – over a third of all schools who currently rent prefabs.
Gaeilge Social Network Launched
Abair Leat!, the world’s first social network exclusively dedicated to a minority language – Gaeilge – has been officially launched by comedian and Irish language enthusiast, Des Bishop along with TG4’s Maire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill and Síle Ní Bhraonáin.
Titanic Passengers' Life Stories Explored In New Exhibition
A revealing new exhibition exploring the stories of the Irish passengers who travelled on Titanic has opened at the Ulster American Folk Park.

Irish News on Wed, Mar 2 2011, 5,479 days ago

Final Seats Awarded In Election 2011
The 11th hour recount in Galway West has concluded, drawing the 2011 elections to an end. Éamon Ó Cuív of Fianna Fáil, Derek Nolan of Labour, Brian Walsh and Seán Kyne of Fine Gael and Independent Noel Grealish are now confirmed as representatives for Galway West.
Body Find Leads to Double Tragedy
The discovery of a female in her 20s at a house in Tralee on Tuesday afternoon is being linked to a suspected suicide also in County Kerry. Gardai in the Tralee said they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the woman, who is believed to have been strangled.
FF Facing Financial Frailty
Fianna Fail are expected to lose anywhere up to €10 million in state funding over the course of the next Dáil after their crushing defeat in the last election.
MTV Arrival Is 'Belfast's Moment'
The MTV European Music awards are to be held in Belfast, it has been announced. Press, politicians and specially invited students gathered in the Waterfront on Wednesday morning, as the council revealed one of the world's biggest music events would be staged in the city.
Last Dáil Votes Counted
All the Irish Republic's politicians now know their fate as the counting of votes in the general election has ended - with Sinn Fein making massive gains. Fine Gael won 76 seats; the Labour Party, 37; Fianna Fail, 20; Independents, 14; Sinn Fein, 14, and Others, five. The Green Party won no seats.
Software Firm Creates Jobs On Border
A south Down-based company it is to create almost 360 jobs in the border city of Newry. First Derivatives has told the London Stock Exchange the posts will be filled over the next three years and will bring the total workforce at the company to 900.
North Bans Sunbeds For Under 18s
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has welcomed a recent announcement by the Stormont Health Minister Michael McGimpsey, that a new bill to stop under 18s using sunbeds has been passed by the Assembly.
Galway Railway Station Plans Approved
Detailed plans have been approved by Galway Council for Íarnród Éireann to construct a railway station as part of the Limerick to Galway Railway project at Garraun South in Oranmore.
RUC Barracks Make Way For Social Housing
A modest development of 15 family homes are to replace a former inner-city police station in the North. The Stormont Social Development Minister, Alex Attwood has welcomed the acquisition of the former site of Mountpottinger police station in the nationalist Short Stand area for social housing.

Irish News on Tue, Mar 2 2010, 5,844 days ago

Oireachtas Facing Probe Over Donations
It has emerged that three members of the Oireachtas have been referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) after failing to disclose documentation on donations to the Standards in Public Office Commission.
AIB Mortgages To Rise
Troubled Irish bank AIB is to increase its mortgage interest rates in response to its first-ever full-year loss, it has emerged today. In its preliminary results for 2009, the bank has reported pre-tax losses of €2.656bn for last year.
Bishop Asks Flock For Compensation Funds
An Irish Bishop has turned to his flock - asking them for money to meet the cost of compensation over clerical abuse. The Bishop of Ferns made the appeal to parish representatives last night in Enniscorthy, during which he said victims of abuse rightly had first call on the diocese's attention.
Dr Paisley To Leave Commons
Firebrand Northern politician Ian Paisley will not contest his Westminster parliamentary seat at the next general election. He has been the MP for North Antrim since 1970. It is widely expected his son, Ian Junior, will vie for the Commons seat. He is yet to be formally nominated by the DUP.
Farm Women Demand Return Of Pensions
Female rural dwellers from all over the country have demanded the Minister for Social and Family Affairs restores pensions thay clain she "took away from farm women in January".
Uni Grade 'Inflation 100%' Claims Study
The number of first-class honours degrees awarded by Irish universities has increased by over 100% since 1994, according to leaked study.
'Great Day' For Shannon Airport
A Fine Gael TD has described the extension of facilities to private aircraft at Shannon as a "great day" for the airport. Clare TD Joe Carey said the news of larger pre-clearance facilities to private aircraft at the airport was "a huge step forward" for the airport and the region as a whole.
McAleese To Visit London Olympics Site
Irish President Mary McAleese will visit the 2012 Olympics site in London during a two-day trip to England this week. Members of the Olympic Delivery Authority will greet the President before giving her a tour of the 2.5 sq km park, the Press Association reports.

Irish News on Mon, Mar 2 2009, 6,209 days ago

Ahern's Anger Sparks Robbery Action
Hours after the biggest bank robbery to date left a senior Government Minister seething, a review of security at the main financial institutions is to take place. Dermot Ahern, the Irish Justice Minister, is infuriated that agreed procedures weren't followed by the bank staff.
Road Toll Tops Five
There have now been five road deaths over the past weekend. There were two fatalities this morning alone, with the latest crash now being probed by Gardaí in Co Kilkenny. They said today they are investigating a two-vehicle road traffic collision, which occurred at 7.
Cowen Spells Out Return To Financial 'Balance'
Beleaguered Taoiseach Brian Cowen has been addressing his party's annual conference - and given his view on the restoration of financial equilibrium. Speaking at the weekend, he announced a radical reform of the Irish banking system and the setting up of a new banking watchdog.
Emergency Budget Needed, Says Accountants
The Irish Government risks a budget disaster unless emergency funds are set aside, the country's top accountancy body has warned. The Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies in Ireland say the Government's prediction that it would reap €37 billion in tax revenue was overly optimistic.
Metro Scheme Won't Be 'Buried'
Plans for a new 18km metro line serving north Dublin are set for dicsussion at Croke Park this afternoon. But fears that the recession might bury the costly scheme appear unfounded as Metro North - which would be mainly underground - is now expected to cost much less than the expected €4.6bn.
Tragic Marathon Runner Was Offaly Teacher
Tributes are being paid today to the Offaly teacher who died while competing in the Barcelona Marathon yesterday.
'Tiger' Robbery Cash Recovered
A substantial amount of the €7 million taken by a gang from a Dublin bank, after they coerced a bank official by kidnapping members of his family, has been recovered. Gardaí found €4m, believed to have come from the country's biggest bank robbery at the weekend.
Donegal Gardaí In Crackdown
A gun has been recovered and three men have been arrested for questioning about crime in west Donegal. The men, aged between 18 and 22 years, were held at three separate locations in the greater Bunbeg area on Sunday afternoon. A shotgun and a pistol were also recovered.
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