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Irish News on Tue, Aug 13 2019, 2,557 days ago

Labour Propose Plan To Tackle Back To School Costs
Labour have launched their party proposal to tackle back to school costs, accusing the government of not doing enough to address the burden being faced by parents and guardians.

Irish News on Mon, Aug 13 2018, 2,922 days ago

Over 58,000 Patient Safety Incidents In Hospitals In 2017
More than 58,000 patient safety incidents occurred in Irish hospitals in 2017, according to new figures provided to Fianna Fáil.
Ticketmaster Announces New Fan-To-Fan Ticket Exchange System
Ticketmaster has announced it will close the Seatwave ticket selling website, to be replaced with a new fan-to-fan ticket exchange system, where tickets can only be bought for the cost price or less.

Irish News on Thu, Aug 13 2015, 4,018 days ago

Govt Employment Strategy 'Stuck In A Rut' - SF
The government's current employment programme doesn't work, is "stuck in a rut" and is "overly reliant on workers leaving their existing jobs and emigrating", Sinn Féin's Seán Crowe has said.
Garda Hunt Man Following Attempted Armed Robbery
Gardaí are searching for a man in connection with the attempted armed robbery of an Ulster Bank in Blackpool, County Cork. According to reports, a man entered the branch and produced a knife. He threatened staff with the knife and demanded cash.
Funding Announced For Funding Irish Art Abroad
More than €320,000 has been allocated for the promotion of Irish arts abroad, Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has announced.
SIPTU Announce Support For Forum On The Living Wage
SIPTU has announced its support for the Forum on the Living Wage, announced by Minister for Business and Employment, Ged Nash. Minister Nash announced the forum earlier this week, inviting businesses across Ireland to discuss how the Living Wage could be introduced to Ireland.
Gardaí Investigate Fatal Road Accident
Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic accident in Blessington, Co Wicklow, at about 21:15 on Wednesday, 12 August. A 33-year-old male motorcyclist was fatally injured when he and a second motorcyclist collided with a jeep.
Man Dies In Horse-Drawn Cart Accident
Gardaí in Bray have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road accident involving a horse drawn cart at 20:15 on Wednesday night. It is believed that a man, aged 44, was travelling along Red Lane, Calary, Kilmacanogue on a horse drawn cart when he fell from the cart. He was taken by ambulance to St.
Man Arrested Over Cannabis Seizure
Cannabis plants worth an estimated €44,000 has been seized during a raid in Marino, Dublin on Wednesday. Gardaí from Clontarf conducted a planned search of a house in Marino at approximately 12.30 yesterday.
Taoiseach's Respond To Sinn Féin Request Criticised As 'Woefully Inadequate'
The Taoiseach's response to Sinn Féin for the government to "urgently establish" a public inquiry into the running of centre for citizens with intellectual disabilities has been described as "woefully inadequate".
Call For Garda Civilian Recruitment To Be Expanded
A civilian recruitment programme by An Garda Síochána should be expanded to free up gardaí for community duties, Fianna Fáil's Frank O'Rourke has said.

Irish News on Wed, Aug 13 2014, 4,383 days ago

Body Believed To Be Missing Dundalk Man
A body found in Dundalk is believed to that of Kenneth Fagan, who has been missing since Wednesday 6th August. Gardaí say that a search team found the body in the Lennon Melia area of Dundalk town on Tuesday evening.
Gardaí In Cork Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal M8 Car Crash
Gardaí in Cork have reported the death of a 28-year-old in a road accident on the M8 between Mitchelstown and Fermoy. The man is understood to have been in a car that collided with a four-wheel drive vehicle. Two women in the second vehicle are being treated at Cork University Hospital.
Irish Woman Charged With Concealing Birth Allowed To Return Home
An Irish backpacker in Australia who is accused of concealing the birth of her baby is to be allowed to return to Ireland ahead of her trial.
37 Mobile Phones Recovered In Prison Search
A major search of E wing of the maximum security prison in Portlaoise has uncovered 37 illegally held mobile phones. E wing in the prison is understood to hold "subversive prisoners", with dissident republicans removed from their cells to facilitate the search.
Govt Committed To Plain Cigarette Packaging - FG
The government is determined to proceed with the Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014, Fine Gael Cork North Central Senator, Colm Burke, has said.
Govt Announce €500,000 In Iraq Aid
The government has announced €500,000 in emergency aid funding for minority groups and women and children in Iraq. Half of the money will be go to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) with the other half going to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
Appeal Issued After Bird Of Prey Found Shot
An appeal for information has been issued after a young peregrine falcon was found illegally shot in Co Wexford. The National Parks and Wildlife Service were forced to euthanise the native bird of prey after it was found shot at Ballynastraw near Enniscorthy.
Gardaí Investigate Shooting In Cork City
Gardaí in Cork are investigating a shooting in the city in the early hours of Wednesday morning. They report that a shooting took place on St Michael's Drive, Blackrock at about 01:50. It is understood that shots were fired from a car at a parked car, while two men walked past.
Gardaí Appeal For Help Tracing Missing Co Offaly Man
Gardaí in Co Offaly have appealed for help in tracing missing 39-year-old Liam Murray. My Murray was last seen on Harbour Road, Banagher at about 08.50 on Tuesday morning. He is described as 5ft 7in tall, with short brown hair and blue eyes.

Irish News on Tue, Aug 13 2013, 4,748 days ago

Firearm Found Following Cork Robbery
Gardai have discovered a firearm following a robbery at a house in Cork. The shotgun was found in a field near the home of a businessman at Gluntahaune during searches on Monday. Five men have been arrested and are currently being detained in custody.
McSharry Outraged After Patient Is Turned Down For A Procedure
Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Health Senator Marc MacSharry has expressed his shock and outrage that a patient was initially turned down for a procedure at St Vincent's University Hospital Dublin because they were 'outside the catchment area'.
Limerick Device Made Safe By Army Disposal Unit
The Army bomb disposal unit has made safe a device in County Limerick. The War of Independence grenade was discovered by a man while he was gardening. Nearby houses were evacuated at around midnight while explosive experts carried out a safe and controlled explosion.
Australian Mayor Pays Tribute To Murder Victim Jill Meagher
The Australian mayor has expressed his condolence to the family of Irish woman Jill Meagher who was murdered in Melbourne last September. Oscar Yildiz arrived in the Republic of Ireland today and is due to attend a commemoration ceremony later this week.
Call For The Dáil To Address The Organ Transplant Issue
Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has said that the party's TDs are supporting the call for a recall of the Dáil to address the organ transplant issue.
Man Jailed For Life For Shane Geoghegan Murder
John Dundon has been found guilty of the murder Shane Geoghegan from Limerick. Dundon, 31, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for ordering the killing that led to Mr Geoghegan being shot five times as he walked home almost five years ago.
Parents Contribute On Average €421p/m For Third Level Education
Eight in 10 parents support their child with college related costs, contributing €421 per month on average per child, according to a survey by the Irish League of Credit Unions (ICLU).

Irish News on Mon, Aug 13 2012, 5,113 days ago

SIPTU And HSE Begin Series Of Meetings To Resolve Dispute
SIPTU begin a series of meetings with the Health Service Executive in Cork tonight. Up to 9,000 home help workers employed by the HSE are in dispute with their employer over not implementing a 2009 agreement on contracts.
Homecoming Ceremony For Athletes On Wednesday
Ireland’s Olympic athletes will be greeted with a homecoming ceremony on Wednesday, following last ditch talks by organisers.
Motorist Urged To 'Slow Down' Following Weekend Of Crashes
Gardai and the Road Safety Authority have urged motorists to slow down and take extra care on the roads following a spate of serious collisions over the weekend. Seven young people were treated in hospital for serious injuries after three separate crashes in Cork, Tipperary and Wexford.
17-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Pier Diving Accident
A 17-year-old boy is receiving hospital treatment after he was seriously injured after diving into shallow water off a pier in Kilkee, Co Clare. The teenager, understood to be from Limerick, had been swimming yesterday in the west Clare resort town and then dived into shallow water.
DPP Considering Appeal On Leniency Of Sex Attack Jail Term
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is considering an appeal on the leniency of a six-month sentence given to a wealthy aviation broker, for the sexual attack of a woman in Dublin two years ago.
Construction Sector Continues To Struggle
The Irish construction industry is continuing to struggle according to the latest Ulster Bank Construction PMI for July 2012. Both activity and new business fell at faster rates than previous months.
'Viable' Pipe Bomb Made Safe In Limerick
Following the weekend discovery of a pipe bomb, Gardaí in Limerick have expressed concern over the possible escalation of a feud between Traveller families.
Gardai Investigate Hammer Attack
An investigation has been launched by Cork garda following an attack on a 20-year-old man. The man was stabbed in the arm and hit on the head with a hammer in the late night attack, which took place in the Mardyke area of the city near University College Cork at about 10.30pm on Friday.
State Paying €1m A Year Rent On Car Pound
The State is paying rent of €1m a year for a garda car pound, and will have to continue to do so for the next 14 years, the Independent has reported. A 20-year lease on the site, which can hold up to 500 vehicles, was signed by the State at the height of the property boom in 2006.

Irish News on Fri, Aug 13 2010, 5,844 days ago

Dublin Drugs Bust Successful
Cocaine has been seized today as part of an ongoing operation targeting organised criminality in Dublin.
Banks' Stop On Repossessions 'Not Automatic'
Last year's agreement by the main banks for a one-year moratorium on house repossessions will not automatically be renewed - instead it will be revised.
Prison Deal Halts Derry Protest
A so-called 'dirty protest' being staged by dissident republican prisoners at Co Antrim's Maghaberry prison has ended after three weeks of talks.
Arson Likely In Belfast Club Blaze
Arson is suspected to be the cause of an early morning fire at a building in west Belfast. Five fire appliances attended the premises in Summerhill Road, Twinbrook after the alert to the blaze at 3.45am on Friday.

Irish News on Thu, Aug 13 2009, 6,209 days ago

Two Killed In Kerry Crash
Two people have died in a tragic road collision in County Kerry during the early hours of this morning. The two involved are belied to be males, aged 19 and 20, who died at the scene when their car collided with a wall and ignited at Lawlors Cross, Co Kerry.
Man Arrested In Connection With Mayo Stabbing
A man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a man in County Mayo in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Gardaí investigating the fatal stabbing which occurred in the Kiltimagh area arrested a man in connection with the investigation yesterday evening.
Consumer Prices Continue To Fall
Consumer prices in Ireland have fallen for the ninth month in a row, according to recently published figures. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) revealed today prices fell by 0.8% last month resulting in a 5.9% drop since July last year.
Labour 'Shocked' At Continuing 100% Mortgages
The Labour Party has called for an outright ban on 100% mortgages after it was revealed the practice was continuing in a Government publication.
Thomas Cook Staff Accept Offer
Workers involved in the Thomas Cook Travel Agent dispute have accepted the company's offer after mediated negotiations.
Hospital Shooting Probe Leads To Arrests
Two men have been detained this morning as part of the ongoing investigation into a shooting on the grounds of St Jame's Hospital last week. A Gardaí spokesman said the men were arrested in the Dublin 8 area at 7.30am, and are in their late 20s.
Fresh McDaid Arrest Made
Police have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with the murder of Coleraine father-of-four Kevin McDaid. Detectives detained the man in the town last night. This brings the total number of arrests over the killing to 25. Mr McDaid was beaten to death by a loyalist mob in May.
Praise For Rescued Pilot
The Air Rescue Department has praised the pilot that survived after ditching his aircraft off the coast of Wexford. Pilot John O’Shaughnessy performed a forced landing near Tuskar Rock lighthouse in Wexford when his two-seater Avid Speedwing suffered a power failure at about 4.45pm on Tuesday.
Unions Unite As Workers Picket Council Buildings
Four of Ireland's largest unions have joined forces to get behind picket action by Meath County Council workers against pay cutbacks. Around 200 workers staged a picket outside county council offices yesterday in a one-day strike over cutbacks in pay and allowances.
Tory Link To Unionists 'Tested'
As a British general election begins to look increasingly likely, the much anticipated electoral alliance between the Ulster Unionists and Conservatives is to face its biggest test to date. The two parties are to begin the process of choosing poll candidates across the North soon.

Irish News on Wed, Aug 13 2008, 6,574 days ago

Green Party Out Of Ideas As It Turns To Members
The Green party has reportedly turned to its members to find a way out of the Lisbon impasse. The party has ent an e-mail to its 2,100 members seeking their views on how to deal with the Lisbon Treaty defeat, and what steps the party should take.
Couple Killed In Caravan Blaze
Two people have died following a fire in a mobile home in County Galway. It is not yet known if the fire, which broke out about at 2.00am on Wednesday, was started deliberately.
Irish Troops Chopper Into Chad
Irish troops presently undertaking operations in Chad have been sent three helicopters to help cope with monsoon conditions in the African state. The wet season in Chad has severely limited ground movement by all sides and the choppers are seen as vital for the force to fulfil its mission.
Fears Mount Over 250 Job Losses In Cork
Early reports have surfaced suggesting a major Cork employer could be sacking all of its 250 workers.
Galway Marks Anniversary Of NY Plane Crash
The people of Galway have joined together to pay their respects to the 99 passengers who died in an air crash off the Irish west coast 50 years ago.
Concern Over Falling Interest In Maths
With the results of the Leaving Cert announced on Wednesday, business and opposition leaders are growing concerned over the continued falling performance in maths. Almost 5,000 candidates failed maths in the Leaving Certificate, ruling them out of a raft of third-level courses.
Dublin Port Reports Record Profits Of €28m
Dublin Port has announced profits of over €28m for 2007. Last year was the busiest ever year on record at the facility, with 30 million tonnes of trade throughput. Commenting on the record trade figures Mr.

Irish News on Mon, Aug 13 2007, 6,940 days ago

Gardai Appeal Over Foetus Found In B&B
Gardai are appealing for information after a foetus was found at a B&B on Lower Gardiner Street last week. They believe it was a natural miscarriage and there is no criminal enquiry into the investigation.
Fatal Assault In Sligo
Gardai are investigating a fatal assault in Sligo that occurred in the early hours of Monday morning. A man aged 23 admitted to Sligo General Hospital was declared dead at 6:10am. The scene at Joe McDonnell Drive in Cranmore has been sealed off and is currently being examined.
Motorcyclist Dies In Co. Westmeath
A 46-year-old man has died following a collision between a motorcycle and a car in Co. Westmeath on Sunday evening. The incident occurred at Monaghanstown, Castletowngeoghegan at around 6.40pm. The scene is being examined this morning.
Loyalist Threat To Assembly Member
East Londonderry MLA John Dallat has revealed he has been warned by police that his life may be under threat from loyalists. SDLP assembly member John Dallat was told that “loyalist elements” were gathering information at his home and tracking his movements.
Two Well-Known Dublin Hotels To Close
Two of Dublin's best-known hotels will close their doors today after 35 years in business. Jury's Ballsbridge and the adjacent Berkeley Court have been bought by property developer Sean Dunne for approximately 380 million euro. The sites will be redeveloped for apartments and commercial units.
Protest Over Aer Lingus Shannon Move
Catholic and Church of Ireland bishops in the Republic have joined calls for Aer Lingus to reverse a decision to halt services from Shannon to Heathrow. A joint statement was being distributed at masses and services in Ireland's mid-west. It describes the plan to halt the service as very damaging.
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