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Irish News on Fri, Jun 7 2019, 2,557 days ago
Pedestrian Dies In Roscommon Collision
A woman in her 60s has died after she was struck by a car in County Roscommon. The crash occurred at around 8pm on Thursday evening at Kilmaryal, Elphin. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle, a man in his 50s, was uninjured.
A woman in her 60s has died after she was struck by a car in County Roscommon. The crash occurred at around 8pm on Thursday evening at Kilmaryal, Elphin. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle, a man in his 50s, was uninjured.
Irish Person Killed In Dubai Crash- Reports
An Irish person is among the 17 people killed in a bus crash in Dubai, according to reports. The vehicle is believed to have been travelling from Oman with 31 passengers on board.
An Irish person is among the 17 people killed in a bus crash in Dubai, according to reports. The vehicle is believed to have been travelling from Oman with 31 passengers on board.
Renewed Appeal For 55-Year-Old Missing From Dublin
Gardaí have renewed their appeal for assistance in locating a 55-year-old man who is missing from his home in Sandyford, Dublin. Gerard Taylor has not been seen since Saturday 25 May. He was spotted near Ballinteer Avenue, Dublin 16, at around 9am that day and has not been seen since.
Gardaí have renewed their appeal for assistance in locating a 55-year-old man who is missing from his home in Sandyford, Dublin. Gerard Taylor has not been seen since Saturday 25 May. He was spotted near Ballinteer Avenue, Dublin 16, at around 9am that day and has not been seen since.
Investigation After Two House Fires In Co Longford
Gardaí have launched an investigation into two incidents of criminal damage by fire in County Longford. Both fires took place in the Edgeworthstown area between last night and the early hours of this morning.
Gardaí have launched an investigation into two incidents of criminal damage by fire in County Longford. Both fires took place in the Edgeworthstown area between last night and the early hours of this morning.
Labour Support Anti-Trump Protest In Dublin
As US President Donald Trump visited Ireland this week off the back of a state visit to the UK, the Labour Party was encouraging its supporters to join protests in Dublin.
As US President Donald Trump visited Ireland this week off the back of a state visit to the UK, the Labour Party was encouraging its supporters to join protests in Dublin.
Irish News on Tue, Jun 7 2016, 3,652 days ago
Clarification Needed On Child Benefit Link To School Attendance
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone, has been urged to clarify "once and for all" if child benefit is to be linked to school attendance. Making the call, Sinn Féin's spokesperson for children Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, said: "This rumour has spun on for long enough.
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone, has been urged to clarify "once and for all" if child benefit is to be linked to school attendance. Making the call, Sinn Féin's spokesperson for children Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, said: "This rumour has spun on for long enough.
Minister Mitchell O'Connor In UK To Encourage Irish Citizens To Vote In EU Referendum
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O'Connor, is in the UK reaching out to Irish citizens living and working in the UK about the upcoming EU referendum.
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O'Connor, is in the UK reaching out to Irish citizens living and working in the UK about the upcoming EU referendum.
Ireland Signs Energy Cooperation Declaration
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten, has signed an energy cooperation declaration with nine other EU counties, focussing on the development of cost effective offshore wind & wave renewable energy.
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten, has signed an energy cooperation declaration with nine other EU counties, focussing on the development of cost effective offshore wind & wave renewable energy.
Psychiatric Nurses Vote For Industrial Action
Psychiatric nurses have voted in favour of industrial action in a dispute with the Health Service Executive (HSE) over recruitment and retention of nurses throughout the mental health services. In a national ballot, nurses voted 87% in favour of industrial action up to and including strike action.
Psychiatric nurses have voted in favour of industrial action in a dispute with the Health Service Executive (HSE) over recruitment and retention of nurses throughout the mental health services. In a national ballot, nurses voted 87% in favour of industrial action up to and including strike action.
Childminding Ireland Staff Begin Indefinite Strike Action
Staff at Childminding Ireland have started indefinite strike action over a "bizarre and bogus" redundancy threat, the union Impact has said.
Staff at Childminding Ireland have started indefinite strike action over a "bizarre and bogus" redundancy threat, the union Impact has said.
SIPTU Luas Drivers Vote To Accept Labour Court Recommendation
Luas driver members of SIPTU have voted to accept a Labour Court recommendation to resolve their dispute with Transdev. The voted was passed by 108 to 56 in a ballot that was counted on Friday, 03 June.
Luas driver members of SIPTU have voted to accept a Labour Court recommendation to resolve their dispute with Transdev. The voted was passed by 108 to 56 in a ballot that was counted on Friday, 03 June.
Two Missing People Found 'Safe And Well'
Missing 14-year-old Jake Murray has been found "safe and well", garda have reported. An appeal for help in tracing the teenager was issued after he was reported missing from his home in Navan on Thursday 02 June. Garda thanked the public for their help.
Missing 14-year-old Jake Murray has been found "safe and well", garda have reported. An appeal for help in tracing the teenager was issued after he was reported missing from his home in Navan on Thursday 02 June. Garda thanked the public for their help.
Cannabis Worth €94,000 Seized In Galway
Herbal cannabis worth an estimated €94,000 has been seized during a joint Revenue Customs Service and Garda operation in Galway. Approximately 4.7kgs of herbal cannabis was seized during the search of a house in Knocknacarra.
Herbal cannabis worth an estimated €94,000 has been seized during a joint Revenue Customs Service and Garda operation in Galway. Approximately 4.7kgs of herbal cannabis was seized during the search of a house in Knocknacarra.
Govt Urged To Strengthen Focus On Home Care
The government has been urged to focus on strengthening home care for older people, following the publication of a report on home care.
The government has been urged to focus on strengthening home care for older people, following the publication of a report on home care.
Irish News on Fri, Jun 7 2013, 4,748 days ago
Women Killed In Westport Road Crash
A 24-year-old female passenger has died when the car she was in was involved in a two-car collision in Westport, Co Mayo. The collision, between a car, carrying the female passenger, and a truck happened on the N5, Westport to Castlebar Road at 09:00 on Friday morning.
A 24-year-old female passenger has died when the car she was in was involved in a two-car collision in Westport, Co Mayo. The collision, between a car, carrying the female passenger, and a truck happened on the N5, Westport to Castlebar Road at 09:00 on Friday morning.
Ex-Priest Jailed For Abuse Given More Jail Time
A former priest, jailed for sexually abusing nine boys in the 1970s and 80s, has had his 16-year sentence increased by 15 months after admitting abusing two more boys.
A former priest, jailed for sexually abusing nine boys in the 1970s and 80s, has had his 16-year sentence increased by 15 months after admitting abusing two more boys.
41-Year-Old Pepper Sprayed For Resisting Arrest
A member of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (IPAV) was pepper sprayed by garda when he resisted arrest for disrupting an auction, the Irish Independent have reported.
A member of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (IPAV) was pepper sprayed by garda when he resisted arrest for disrupting an auction, the Irish Independent have reported.
Unemployment At Lowest In Four Years
New figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that unemployment is at its lowest rate in almost four years. The unemployment rate now stands at 13.7%, a 1.2% fall from last year. 421,737 people received unemployment benefit in May, a drop of 11, 263 for the same month last year.
New figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that unemployment is at its lowest rate in almost four years. The unemployment rate now stands at 13.7%, a 1.2% fall from last year. 421,737 people received unemployment benefit in May, a drop of 11, 263 for the same month last year.
Smuggled Tobacco Found In Tea Bag Shipment
A quarter tonne of tobacco has been uncovered hidden inside a consignment of tea bags, customs offices have said. A van was intercepted by customs officials in the north of Dublin city, with the haul, estimated to have a retail value of €102,000, was discovered.
A quarter tonne of tobacco has been uncovered hidden inside a consignment of tea bags, customs offices have said. A van was intercepted by customs officials in the north of Dublin city, with the haul, estimated to have a retail value of €102,000, was discovered.
Missing Child Hotline Officially Launched
After six months in operation, the Missing Children’s Hotline has today been officially launched. The 116 000 number will be in operation 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.
After six months in operation, the Missing Children’s Hotline has today been officially launched. The 116 000 number will be in operation 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.
Couple Fined For Not Registering Home Schooled Children
A couple have been fined €2,000 after being found guilty of failing to send two of their children to school. Eddie O'Neill and Monica O'Connor, of Tullow, Co Carlow, have home schooled all of their six children.
A couple have been fined €2,000 after being found guilty of failing to send two of their children to school. Eddie O'Neill and Monica O'Connor, of Tullow, Co Carlow, have home schooled all of their six children.
ASA Receive Complaints Over 'Crime Scene' Advert
The Advertising Standards Authority received over 20 complaints over an advertising campaign run by the Irish Examiner.
The Advertising Standards Authority received over 20 complaints over an advertising campaign run by the Irish Examiner.
Fire Breaks Out On Belfast To Dublin Train
An investigation has been launched after a fire broke out in the engine compartment of the Belfast to Dublin Enterprise train on Thursday evening. There were 114 passengers onboard when the fire broke out around 18:05 on Thursday.
An investigation has been launched after a fire broke out in the engine compartment of the Belfast to Dublin Enterprise train on Thursday evening. There were 114 passengers onboard when the fire broke out around 18:05 on Thursday.
Irish News on Thu, Jun 7 2012, 5,113 days ago
New Report Reveals Hospital Consultation Waiting Times
New figures show that over 800 patients have been waiting four years or more to be seen by a consultant at a hospital outpatient department, after being referred by their family doctor.
New figures show that over 800 patients have been waiting four years or more to be seen by a consultant at a hospital outpatient department, after being referred by their family doctor.
Irish Water Must Not Be Privatised Says Committee
The new Irish Water utility must remain in public ownership, an all-party Oireachtas Committee has said. Adding that all profits must be reinvested in the provision of water and treatment of waste water.
The new Irish Water utility must remain in public ownership, an all-party Oireachtas Committee has said. Adding that all profits must be reinvested in the provision of water and treatment of waste water.
Warnings Issued Over Heavy Rainfall
Met Éireann has issued a weather warning with heavy rainfall forecast across the country over the next two days. Meteorologist Gerald Fleming said that the forecast is for "a month's rain in two days".
Met Éireann has issued a weather warning with heavy rainfall forecast across the country over the next two days. Meteorologist Gerald Fleming said that the forecast is for "a month's rain in two days".
Garda Ombudsman Appeal For Witnesses After Man's Death
The Garda Ombudsman is appealing for witnesses after a man died after being arrested in Co Mayo. Paraic O'Donnell, 39, from Achill Sound in Co Mayo, was arrested at Cox's when Gardaí were called to an incident at the late bar around 1am.
The Garda Ombudsman is appealing for witnesses after a man died after being arrested in Co Mayo. Paraic O'Donnell, 39, from Achill Sound in Co Mayo, was arrested at Cox's when Gardaí were called to an incident at the late bar around 1am.
Union Threatens Ballot Action Over Bus Eireann Cuts
The National Bus and Rail Union has threatened to ballot for industrial action if its 2,500 workers' allowances, sick leave and holidays are slashed.
The National Bus and Rail Union has threatened to ballot for industrial action if its 2,500 workers' allowances, sick leave and holidays are slashed.
Over €240,000 In Unspent Allowances Returned To Government
New figures have revealed that TDs and senators returned more than €240,000 in unspent allowances to the State's coffers last year.
New figures have revealed that TDs and senators returned more than €240,000 in unspent allowances to the State's coffers last year.
Rates Increase Forces Closure Of Landmark Store
A 35-year-old landmark family business is to close, blaming crippling commercial rates and competition from flat-pack suppliers. Liam O’Brien’s father opened ‘Tim O’Brien and Sons’ in 1977, but it will close permanently on June 17.
A 35-year-old landmark family business is to close, blaming crippling commercial rates and competition from flat-pack suppliers. Liam O’Brien’s father opened ‘Tim O’Brien and Sons’ in 1977, but it will close permanently on June 17.
Convicted Solicitor Alleges He Committed Fraud 'Under Threat'
Former solicitor, David O’Shea, has been remanded in custody until sentencing next week for 26 couts of fraudulently taking money. A court heard how the 44-year-old was alleged under threat infamous lawyer Giovanni Di Stefano when he defrauded his clients and company of €310,000.
Former solicitor, David O’Shea, has been remanded in custody until sentencing next week for 26 couts of fraudulently taking money. A court heard how the 44-year-old was alleged under threat infamous lawyer Giovanni Di Stefano when he defrauded his clients and company of €310,000.
Supreme Court Dismisses Jim Kennedy's Appeal
The Supreme Court has upheld a High Court decision rejecting businessman Jim Kennedy’s attempt to stop his trial over alleged corrupt payments for land rezoning.
The Supreme Court has upheld a High Court decision rejecting businessman Jim Kennedy’s attempt to stop his trial over alleged corrupt payments for land rezoning.
Irish News on Tue, Jun 7 2011, 5,479 days ago
Garda Launch Donabate Murder Investigation
Gardaí in Swords investigating a shooting incident in Donabate County Dublin yesterday, have confirmed the death of a man. Michael Taylor, 53, was shot at least twice in the head at Hand's Caravan Park in Donabate yesterday around 4.40pm.
Gardaí in Swords investigating a shooting incident in Donabate County Dublin yesterday, have confirmed the death of a man. Michael Taylor, 53, was shot at least twice in the head at Hand's Caravan Park in Donabate yesterday around 4.40pm.
Smithwick Tribunal Chairman To Make Statement
The Chairman of the Smithwick Tribunal is due make an opening statement later today. Set up in 2005, the tribunal investigated allegations of garda and state collusion in the 1989 IRA murders of two RUC officers.
The Chairman of the Smithwick Tribunal is due make an opening statement later today. Set up in 2005, the tribunal investigated allegations of garda and state collusion in the 1989 IRA murders of two RUC officers.
Taoiseach Pays Tribute To Former Attorney General
Taoiseach Enda Kenny and President Mary McAleese have paid tribute to former Attorney General Declan Costello who passed away yesterday. The 84-year-old died following a long illness.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny and President Mary McAleese have paid tribute to former Attorney General Declan Costello who passed away yesterday. The 84-year-old died following a long illness.
Inquest Verdict 'Carbon Monoxide Poisoning'
A second inquest has today found that two people in the North murdered by disgraced dentist, Colin Howell and his lover Hazel Stewart were the victims of "homicidal carbon monoxide poisoning".
A second inquest has today found that two people in the North murdered by disgraced dentist, Colin Howell and his lover Hazel Stewart were the victims of "homicidal carbon monoxide poisoning".
UK PM To Tackle Ireland's Corporation Tax
David Cameron is set to return to Belfast this week and to address the North's Assembly - with a bid to lower Northern Ireland's corporation tax high on the agenda - so as compete more easily with the Irish Republic.
David Cameron is set to return to Belfast this week and to address the North's Assembly - with a bid to lower Northern Ireland's corporation tax high on the agenda - so as compete more easily with the Irish Republic.
Greyhounds Hit The Town!
Irish greyhounds and dogs of all breeds with their owners will be meeting in Dublin City Centre for the first “Walk for the Greyhounds”, which has been organised to promote greyhounds as family pets.
Irish greyhounds and dogs of all breeds with their owners will be meeting in Dublin City Centre for the first “Walk for the Greyhounds”, which has been organised to promote greyhounds as family pets.
SQS Wins Contract With 'Life Critical' Programme In NI
An international supplier of independent software testing and quality management services, is to provide testing services as part of Sectra’s NIPACS project to supply the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS).
An international supplier of independent software testing and quality management services, is to provide testing services as part of Sectra’s NIPACS project to supply the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS).
Irish News on Mon, Jun 7 2010, 5,844 days ago
Industrial Dispute 'Deaths In Care Link'
A Fine Gael minister has called for further research after claiming to have found a link between an ongoing industrial dispute and the amount of deaths suffered by children while in state care.
A Fine Gael minister has called for further research after claiming to have found a link between an ongoing industrial dispute and the amount of deaths suffered by children while in state care.
Man Charged Over Wicklow Death
A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the discovery of a body on a roadside in Wicklow over the weekend. He was charged with causing serious harm under Section 4 of the non fatal offences against the Persons Act.
A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the discovery of a body on a roadside in Wicklow over the weekend. He was charged with causing serious harm under Section 4 of the non fatal offences against the Persons Act.
Gov To Pay HSE Boss €100k Extra
It has emerged the Government is planning to pay new HSE Chief Executive Officer, Cathal Magee almost €100,000 more than initially planned.
It has emerged the Government is planning to pay new HSE Chief Executive Officer, Cathal Magee almost €100,000 more than initially planned.
Justice Minister To 'Set Out His Stall'
David Ford will today set out how he intends to reshape the justice system. Mr Ford intends to present the first justice bill in 40 years to the Stormont Assembly after the summer recess.
David Ford will today set out how he intends to reshape the justice system. Mr Ford intends to present the first justice bill in 40 years to the Stormont Assembly after the summer recess.
Happy Feet Creator In Ulster Return
The digital animation expert who set up Zoogloo - whose first project Happy Feet went on to win an Oscar for best-animated feature in 2007 - is bringing it all back home this week.
The digital animation expert who set up Zoogloo - whose first project Happy Feet went on to win an Oscar for best-animated feature in 2007 - is bringing it all back home this week.
Crime Costs Small Businesses €1.35bn
An association representing small businesses has claimed crime has cost their industry €1.35 billion last year.
An association representing small businesses has claimed crime has cost their industry €1.35 billion last year.
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