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Irish News on Tue, Jun 26 2018, 2,922 days ago

HSE Daily Spend On Agency Staff 'Outrageous' - SF
The HSE allegedly spending nearly €1 million a day on agency staff has been described as "outrageous" by Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Deputy Louise O'Reilly.

Irish News on Mon, Jun 26 2017, 3,287 days ago

Man Dies At Body And Soul Festival
An investigation has been launched following the death of a 31-year-old man at the Body and Soul Festival in County Westmeath. It is understood that the man collapsed at the music festival on Saturday, 24 June.

Irish News on Fri, Jun 26 2015, 4,018 days ago

Govt Water Charge Amendments 'Underhand And Sneaky' – SF
New proposals put forward by the government that would impose restrictions on people selling their homes if they have resisted paying water charges, have been described as "underhand and sneaky".
Irish People Should Be Told About Cross Border Health Directive
The Health Service Executive should inform the public about the Cross Border Health Directive (CBD), that allows Irish people to access health services in other EU countries.
Human Remains Recovered In Disappeared Dig In Co Meath
Human remains have been found at Coghalstown, Co Meath, during a search for the body of Joe Lynskey.
Three Charged In Connection With Fatal Shooting In Murroe
Three men have appeared before a special sitting of Limerick District Court charged in connection with a fatal shooting in Murroe last weekend. The men, aged 49, 48 and 25, were arrested after a 51-year-old man was killed in a shooting at Mountfune, Murroe, Co Limerick, on Saturday, 20 June.
Garda Issue Two Missing Person Appeals
Gardaí in Monaghan have appealed for help in tracing 57-year-old Gordon Stewart, who has been missing for almost a week. Mr Stewart went missing from his home in Crescent Hill, Castleblaney, on Sunday 21 June. Gordon was last seen in the Lough Muckno area of Castleblaney at approximately 9.30am.
Garda Appeal For Witnesses To St Stephen's Green Attack
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to an assault at St. Stephen's Green West in the early hours of Sunday, 21 June. A 45-year-old man was attacked by another man at about 03:30am, suffering serious injuries.
Job Cuts At Liberty Insurance 'Massive Blow'
A total of two hundred and seventy jobs are to be cut at Liberty Insurance across Ireland in the next 18 months. It is understood that 135 jobs are expected to be lost in Dublin along with 115 in Cavan and some 20 in the north.

Irish News on Thu, Jun 26 2014, 4,383 days ago

Govt Has 'No Intention' Of Changing Free Travel Pass Scheme
Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton, has confirmed that the government has "absolutely no intention" of changing the Free Travel Pass Scheme for older people.
Irish Flights Return To Normal As French Airstrike Ends
A strike by French air traffic control workers, which had caused cancellations and delays for Irish airlines, has been called off.
Climate Change Remains Top Priority For Govt
Climate change remains a top priority for the government, Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan, has said.
DCC Urged To Implement Emergency Waste Collection
Dublin City Council has been urged to implement emergency waste collection services to coincide with planned strike action by Greyhound. Making the call, Sinn Féin's Ballyfermot Councillor Daithí Doolan said: "As from tomorrow the staff at Greyhound will be on official strike.
Sinn Féin Launch LGBT Equality Proposals
Sinn Féin has launched it LGBT rights documents, 'Equality, Diversity, Solidarity – Fighting with PRIDE for LGBT rights in Ireland'.
Drone Crashes In Prison Yard While Delivering Drugs
An investigation has been launched into an incident in which a remote controlled helicopter crashed in the exercise yard of Wheatfield Prison in Dublin. According to reports the drone helicopter crash landed in the yard at about 11am on Wednesday.
125 New Jobs Announced For Dublin
One hundred and twenty five new jobs are to be created in Dublin by two US technology firms. Adroll, an internet advertising agency has announced the creation of 100 jobs with the expansion of its European headquarters in Dublin.
Flanagan Publishes Update On Mother And Baby Homes Investigation
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Charlie Flanagan, has issued an update of the proceedings of the government's Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes. "Last week I announced details of a dedicated email address – [email protected].
Enforcement Of Sunbeds Ban Is Essential - FG
Enforcement will be essential if a ban on sunbeds is to be successful, Fine Gael has said. Welcoming the introduction of a ban on sunbed use for under 18s, the party's Dublin South Central TD, Catherine Byrne, said it would help protect teenagers from the dangers of tanning radiation.

Irish News on Wed, Jun 26 2013, 4,748 days ago

Labour Party Chairman Resigns
Labour Party Chairman Colm Keaveney has quit from the party. He said that he could no longer carry on with "a political charade".
Farmer Jailed For Life For Murdering Law Student
A farmer from Co Clare has been jailed for life after he brutally murdered a student. Joe Heffernan, 33, of Cappagh Beg, pleaded not guilty to murdering Eoin Ryan, 21, on his farm in June 2011. A majority of jurors found him guilty.
St. John's Church To Be Restored
Fine Gael Meath East TD, Helen McEntee, has welcomed the announcement that almost €200,000 is being provided for the restoration of St. John's Church in Nobber.
An Post Named As Preferred Bidder For Social Welfare Contract
Labour T.D. Michael McCarthy, has welcomed the announcement by the Department of Social Protection that An Post is the preferred bidder for the delivery of over-the-counter cash services to Department of Social Protection customers.
FF Accused Of Playing Politics With Banking Inquiry
Fine Gael Cork North Central Deputy and member of the Finance Committee, Dara Murphy, has said the strategy being adopted by Fianna Fáil in respect of a banking inquiry aims to distract and deflect from the role that Party played in our economic collapse, as it presided over a system of light-touch
Almost 2,500 Patients Denied Access To Hospice Inpatient Care
A major report, launched today by the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF), has  estimated that 2,500 patients each year are denied access to the hospice inpatient care they need because of the failure to develop hospice services countrywide.
Senator Norris Confirms He Has Cancer
Irish Independent Senator David Norris has confirmed that he has cancer. He is currently being treated at St Vincent's Private Hospital in Dublin, and has thanked the staff who have helped him.

Irish News on Tue, Jun 26 2012, 5,113 days ago

Woman Killed In Road Crash In County Wexford
A 48-year-old woman has been killed in a car crash at Tinnock, Oulart, Co Wexford this morning. The collision, which occurred at around 8.30am, involved three vehicles. The womans body has been removed to Wexford General Hospital. Both drivers of the other vehicles received minor injuries.
Business Tycoon In Contempt Of Court
Businessman Sean Quinn, his son Sean and nephew Peter Darragh have all been found in contempt of court and may face "punitive and coercive" sanctions. They were found to have defied an order at the High Court in Dublin over the family's international property portfolio.
Man Injured In Dublin Stabbing
Gardai are appealing for information after an 18-year-old man was stabbed in Dublin last night. He was attacked on St Mary's Road in Crumlin at around 7.30pm. The victim underwent surgery at Saint James hospital and his injuries are believed to be serious but not life threatening.
Man Released Over Journalist Murder
A man who was arrested over the murder of a Northern Irish journalist in Dublin at the weekend has been released. The man, thought to be in his twenties, left Pearse Street Garda Station last night. One other man remains in custody.
Office Of The Ombudsman Reports Busiest Year In History
The Office of the Ombudsman has revealed this has been the Office's busiest year in its 28 year history. 3,602 complaints were received in 2011, just below the 2010 record figure.
Two Thirds Of Final Year Medical Students Do Not Plan To Work In Irish Hospitals
Fine Gael Senator for Cork and Seanad Spokesperson on Health, Colm Burke, has today released the results of a survey he commissioned of medical students across the country, which found that nearly two thirds of final year medical students (65.
Man Arrested After Holding Staff Members Hostage
A man, who is believed to have been armed, held four members of staff at a pharmacy in Ladywells, Cashel, Co. Tipperary. Gardai, who were alerted to the incident, used a taser gun to arrest the suspect, at around 12.20pm today. An imitation firearm was discovered following the incident.
Ireland Has The Highest EU Birth Rate
Ireland has the highest birth rate of any of the 27 EU countries, according to a report by the ESRI. The perinatal statistics show that 75,600 births were notified to the NPRS in 2010, compared to 58,261 births on 2001.
Nuance Opens International Headquarters In Dublin
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, has announced that Nuance Communications, Inc., a leading provider of voice and language solutions for global business and consumers, is opening its international headquarters in Dublin, Ireland.

Irish News on Fri, Jun 26 2009, 6,209 days ago

Assault Death Accused Is Remanded
A 32-year-old man has been in Dublin District Court this morning (Friday) charged in connection with the death of a woman fatally assaulted last week. Tracey O'Brien, 31, with an address at North Circular Road, Dublin, died on Thursday at Beaumont hospital.
Full Alert As Mayo Pipelaying Work Starts
A major security operation is underway today in Co Mayo as work on the contentious Corrib gas offshore pipeline enters its final stages. Tensions were heightened as the Solitaire, the world's largest pipe-laying ship, arrived in Broadhaven Bay at around 10pm last night.
Garda Road Death Case Reaches Court
The 18-year-old man charged with the manslaughter of a garda in Co Donegal in March after an incident involving a car has been bailed. Jamie McGrenaghan of Gortnacraw, Kerrykeel in Co Donegal was charged at Glenties District Court in Co Donegal with the unlawful killing of Garda Robert McCallion.
Murder Accused Guilty Of Manslaughter
A jury has found two brothers who attacked a 30-year old man in Killarney two years ago not guilty of murder - but guilty of manslaughter. After a unanimous verdict, Shane and Gerard O'Riordan were ruled not to have murdered James Brazier's but to be guilty of his manslaughter.
Arrests Follow Drugs Bust
As part of an ongoing operation targeting the sale and supply of drugs in the Finglas area, Gardaí from the Blanchardstown and Finglas District Drugs Unit searched a house in the Lanesborough area of Finglas on Thursday. This search was carried out under Operation Anvil.
Dublin Residents Paying Over The Odds
Living in the Irish capital is proving to be an increasingly bad deal financially. Although it is where most of the commercial and employment opportunities are accessible, people living in the Liffey-side city are paying, average 4.
10 Jobs Lost As Irish Newspaper Closes Down
Ten journalists will lose their jobs following an announcement that Ireland's only Irish language newspaper, Foinse, has folded. Based in Connemara, Foinse is closing this weekend when its current contract with Foras na Gaeilge ends.
Bord na Móna Workers Accept New Proposals
Workers at Bord na Móna have voted to accept new proposals from the company on pay and working conditions. More than 300 employees at four Bord na Móna sites in the midlands agreed to restructure peat production systems at a mass meeting in Tullamore last night.

Irish News on Thu, Jun 26 2008, 6,574 days ago

Cross Border Driving Loophole Closed
A loophole in the law, which allows drivers to circumvent the law has been closed as ministers from both sides of the border met in Belfast.
Cocaine Now Second Widely Used Drug
A report by a national advisory committee has found cocaine is now the second most popular drug in Ireland. In the survey, commissioned by the National Advisory Committee on Drugs, the use of the drug was shown to have trebled in the last five years and has over-taken the use of ecstasy.
Hauliers Delay Industrial Action
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) have announced they will postpone their decision on taking action to highlight the impact of the fuel crisis for two weeks.
Cross Dressing Robber Changes Plea
A bank robber standing trial for raiding a branch of the AIB while in drag has changed his plea to guilty following damning evidence.
Dept Of Environment Accused Of 'Cover-Up'
The Department of the Environment has been accused of a "cover-up" over highly hazardous waste buried at what is reportedly "the largest and most extensive pollution incident in the history of the State".
Average House Value Down €30,000 In Single Year
The property market is spiralling perilously, as recent figures show a huge drop in the price of Irish homes, and the fall shows no sign of relenting. According to the Permanent TSB/ERSI house price index, average national house prices fell by 1.
Man charged With Murder Of Christy Hanley
A man, charged with the murder of 83-year-old Christy Hanley in May, has appeared before a District Court. Noel Cawley, 46, of no fixed address was arrested on O'Connell Street in Dublin last Tuesday.
Jobs Freeze Announced As Economy Enters Winter Of Discontent
The government has announced plans for a recruitment freeze throughout the public service, initiating the public spending cuts about to take hold.
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