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Irish News on Fri, Aug 9 2019, 2,557 days ago
ESB Crews Continuing To Deal With Faults
ESB Networks are continuing to work on repairing and restoring electricity networks damaged by bad weather overnight. According to ESB the number of customers without power has been reduced from some 10,000 to around 4,000 and crews are continuing to deal with faults.
ESB Networks are continuing to work on repairing and restoring electricity networks damaged by bad weather overnight. According to ESB the number of customers without power has been reduced from some 10,000 to around 4,000 and crews are continuing to deal with faults.
Irish News on Thu, Aug 9 2018, 2,922 days ago
2,700 Children Waiting To Access Mental Health Services
Some 2,700 children are waiting to be seen by Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services amid a recruitment and retention crisis in the sector.
Some 2,700 children are waiting to be seen by Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services amid a recruitment and retention crisis in the sector.
Minister Humphreys Turns Sod On GMIT Campus Extension
The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys, has turned the first sod on the site of the new extension to GMIT's Innovation Hub (iHub) at the GMIT Galway campus.
The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys, has turned the first sod on the site of the new extension to GMIT's Innovation Hub (iHub) at the GMIT Galway campus.
Irish News on Wed, Aug 9 2017, 3,287 days ago
Nine Food Businesses Served With Closure Orders In July
A total of nine food businesses were served with Closure Orders in July, the Food Safety Authority (FSAI) has reported. The Enforcement Orders were issued by environmental health officers in the Health Service Executive.
A total of nine food businesses were served with Closure Orders in July, the Food Safety Authority (FSAI) has reported. The Enforcement Orders were issued by environmental health officers in the Health Service Executive.
HSE Spend Over £20m On Agency Fees
It has been revealed that the Health Service Executive (HSE) spent more than €20 million on agency fees to provide mental health services in the first five months of the year.
It has been revealed that the Health Service Executive (HSE) spent more than €20 million on agency fees to provide mental health services in the first five months of the year.
Irish News on Tue, Aug 9 2016, 3,652 days ago
Strike Action Suspended At NAS Following Agreements
An all-out strike by members of the National Ambulance Service (NAS) due to begin tomorrow has been indefinitely suspended, trade union SIPTU has announced.
An all-out strike by members of the National Ambulance Service (NAS) due to begin tomorrow has been indefinitely suspended, trade union SIPTU has announced.
Investigations Launched Into Workplace Death In Co Cork
Two independent investigations have been launched following the death of a 59-year-old man in a workplace accident. The man died following an incident on a building site in Midleton, Co Cork, at approximately 12:49pm on Monday, 08 August, at St Coleman's Community College.
Two independent investigations have been launched following the death of a 59-year-old man in a workplace accident. The man died following an incident on a building site in Midleton, Co Cork, at approximately 12:49pm on Monday, 08 August, at St Coleman's Community College.
Three Arrested In Connection With Burglary In Kildare Town
A teenager and two juveniles have been arrested in connection with a burglary in Kildare Town in the early hours of this morning, 09 August. At approximately 3.30am three males gained entry to a convenience shop on the Dublin Road.
A teenager and two juveniles have been arrested in connection with a burglary in Kildare Town in the early hours of this morning, 09 August. At approximately 3.30am three males gained entry to a convenience shop on the Dublin Road.
€10m Funding Announced For Rural Town And Villages Scheme
Funding of €10 million is to be made available for the revitalisation of rural towns and villages, the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys, has announced.
Funding of €10 million is to be made available for the revitalisation of rural towns and villages, the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys, has announced.
Appeal Issued For Missing 38-Year-Old Man
Gardaí have issued an appeal to trace 38-year-old Hugh Doherty, who has been missing from his home in Cois Caislean, Nurney, Co Kildare, since Sunday, 07 August. He is described at 6ft 2inches in height, of thin build, with short brown hair.
Gardaí have issued an appeal to trace 38-year-old Hugh Doherty, who has been missing from his home in Cois Caislean, Nurney, Co Kildare, since Sunday, 07 August. He is described at 6ft 2inches in height, of thin build, with short brown hair.
Power Restored To ESB Customers On Inis Meáin And Inis Oírr
Power has been restored to over 370 ESB customers on Inis Meáin and Inis Oírr following the completion of repair works. ESB Network crews installed a new specialised transformer on Monday afternoon, 08 August, and connected the two generators to the islands electricity system.
Power has been restored to over 370 ESB customers on Inis Meáin and Inis Oírr following the completion of repair works. ESB Network crews installed a new specialised transformer on Monday afternoon, 08 August, and connected the two generators to the islands electricity system.
Dept Of Housing Accused Of Failing To Fund Refurbishment Of Vacant Units
The Department of Housing has been accused of failing to approve funding to refurbish almost 1,500 currently vacant housing units.
The Department of Housing has been accused of failing to approve funding to refurbish almost 1,500 currently vacant housing units.
SF's Martin Kenny 'Horrified' At Minutes Of Internal HSE Meeting
Sinn Féin's Martin Kenny has said he is "horrified" the HSE is planning to slash mental health services in order to balance the books.
Sinn Féin's Martin Kenny has said he is "horrified" the HSE is planning to slash mental health services in order to balance the books.
Decline In Motor Tax Receipts Risk To Local Authority Funding
Local authorities risk losing significant funding for maintaining roads and infrastructure due to a decline in motor tax receipts, Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Housing, Planning and Local Government Barry Cowen, has warned.
Local authorities risk losing significant funding for maintaining roads and infrastructure due to a decline in motor tax receipts, Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Housing, Planning and Local Government Barry Cowen, has warned.
Irish News on Fri, Aug 9 2013, 4,748 days ago
Three-Year-Old Boy Critical After Traffic Accident
A young child was airlifted from west Cork to Our Lady's Hospital in Crumlin, Dublin, after being critically injured in a traffic accident at around 7pm on Thursday. According to gardaí the three-year-old bou was hit by a car outside Barryroe, on the Bandon Road and suffered multiple injuries.
A young child was airlifted from west Cork to Our Lady's Hospital in Crumlin, Dublin, after being critically injured in a traffic accident at around 7pm on Thursday. According to gardaí the three-year-old bou was hit by a car outside Barryroe, on the Bandon Road and suffered multiple injuries.
Irish Woman Found Dead At Home In Singapore
An Irish woman has been found dead in her home in Singapore, the Irish Independent has reported. It is understood that Orla Daly, from Clontarf, Duiblin and aged in her 20s, was found by a friend in her bed at her home in the Queenstown district.
An Irish woman has been found dead in her home in Singapore, the Irish Independent has reported. It is understood that Orla Daly, from Clontarf, Duiblin and aged in her 20s, was found by a friend in her bed at her home in the Queenstown district.
Mother And Daughter Hurt In Zoo Attack
A mother and her two-year-old daughter have been attacked by a tapir at Dublin Zoo. The attacked happened during a supervised, close-quarters visit, that the mother and daughter had been allowed to take.
A mother and her two-year-old daughter have been attacked by a tapir at Dublin Zoo. The attacked happened during a supervised, close-quarters visit, that the mother and daughter had been allowed to take.
Details of Revised Dublin Bus Deal Revealed
Details of the revised cost saving plan for Dublin Bus, written up at 5am on Thursday following 15 hour talks, have been revealed. Under the revised agreement, staff would agree to a cut of overtime and allowances for a period of 19 months, while maintain pay and conditions at their current level.
Details of the revised cost saving plan for Dublin Bus, written up at 5am on Thursday following 15 hour talks, have been revealed. Under the revised agreement, staff would agree to a cut of overtime and allowances for a period of 19 months, while maintain pay and conditions at their current level.
Body Found In Burnt Out Car 'Not Suspicious'
The body of a woman has been found in a burnt out car in Co Kildare. Gardaí have said that the body was discovered at around 11:30 today in a vehicle on a car park in Eadestown.
The body of a woman has been found in a burnt out car in Co Kildare. Gardaí have said that the body was discovered at around 11:30 today in a vehicle on a car park in Eadestown.
HMRC Begin Collecting Property Tax 'At Source'
The Revenue Commissioners has revealed that a "significant number" of homeowners have refused to register for the new property, prompting instructions for direct deduction being sent to the employers of pension providers for thousands of people.
The Revenue Commissioners has revealed that a "significant number" of homeowners have refused to register for the new property, prompting instructions for direct deduction being sent to the employers of pension providers for thousands of people.
Care Home To Create 110 Jobs
A new Dublin nursing and retirement home is to create one hundred and ten new jobs.
A new Dublin nursing and retirement home is to create one hundred and ten new jobs.
Clarence Hotel To Fight DCC Over Planning Refusal
A proposed €150 million improvement plan of the Clarence Hotel was been refused planning permission by Dublin City Council (DCC). It is understood that the Clarence Partnership had applied to extend planning permission granted to them in 2007 for a "new and enlarged hotel".
A proposed €150 million improvement plan of the Clarence Hotel was been refused planning permission by Dublin City Council (DCC). It is understood that the Clarence Partnership had applied to extend planning permission granted to them in 2007 for a "new and enlarged hotel".
Property Developer Charged With Wasting Garda Time Bailed
A property developer who claimed to have been kidnapped and was subsequently charged with wasting garda time, has been bailed to appear again next month.
A property developer who claimed to have been kidnapped and was subsequently charged with wasting garda time, has been bailed to appear again next month.
Irish News on Thu, Aug 9 2012, 5,113 days ago
Anti-Shell Campaigner Faces Charges Over Protests
A prominent anti-Shell campaigner has appeared in court on charges relating to the latest protests against the Shell gas pipeline in Co Mayo.
A prominent anti-Shell campaigner has appeared in court on charges relating to the latest protests against the Shell gas pipeline in Co Mayo.
Welfare Fraudster Given 48 Hours To Leave Ireland Or Face Jail
A court has given a 36-year-old man from Lithuania 48 hours to leave Ireland or face a 10-month jail term. Rolandas Undzenas pleaded guilty to defrauding the social welfare system of more than €5,000 by claiming entitlements while not resident in the State.
A court has given a 36-year-old man from Lithuania 48 hours to leave Ireland or face a 10-month jail term. Rolandas Undzenas pleaded guilty to defrauding the social welfare system of more than €5,000 by claiming entitlements while not resident in the State.
Man Questioned Over Sex Attack On Teen During Galway Races
A man has been questioned by Gardai over a suspected sexual assault on a teenage girl in the toilets at the Galway Races last week. The 15-year-old was allegedly attacked in the toilets of the Killanin Stand during Ladies Day at the Galway Racecourse on August 2.
A man has been questioned by Gardai over a suspected sexual assault on a teenage girl in the toilets at the Galway Races last week. The 15-year-old was allegedly attacked in the toilets of the Killanin Stand during Ladies Day at the Galway Racecourse on August 2.
Gardai Appeal For Help After Taxi Driver Attacked
Gardai in Limerick are asking for help in identifying two men who savagely attacked a taxi driver before leaving him for dead on the side of the road.
Gardai in Limerick are asking for help in identifying two men who savagely attacked a taxi driver before leaving him for dead on the side of the road.
Counsellors Plead For Funding To Keep Rape Support Services Going
A plea for funding has been made by sex attack counsellors, in an effort to keep free services running.
A plea for funding has been made by sex attack counsellors, in an effort to keep free services running.
Gardaí 'Seriously Hampered' By Lack Of Patrol Cars
Gardaí say they are being seriously hampered as they do not have enough patrol cars to properly serve their communities.
Gardaí say they are being seriously hampered as they do not have enough patrol cars to properly serve their communities.
€1.5m In Turf Cutter Compensation Paid Out So Far
€1.5m has so far been paid out in compensation to more than 1,500 turfcutters, in an effort to preserve 53 raised bogs across Ireland. An EU habitats directive imposed restrictions on turf cutting due to of environmental damage on the bogs, which are designated areas of special conservation.
€1.5m has so far been paid out in compensation to more than 1,500 turfcutters, in an effort to preserve 53 raised bogs across Ireland. An EU habitats directive imposed restrictions on turf cutting due to of environmental damage on the bogs, which are designated areas of special conservation.
Dublin Bus Lose High Court Appeal Over CCTV Footage
A Data Protection Commissioner decision in favour of a woman asking Dublin Bus for CCTV footage of her alleged accident on one of their buses has been upheld by the High Court. The woman allegedly fell on a Dublin Bus in October 2008 and began personal injury proceedings in October 2009.
A Data Protection Commissioner decision in favour of a woman asking Dublin Bus for CCTV footage of her alleged accident on one of their buses has been upheld by the High Court. The woman allegedly fell on a Dublin Bus in October 2008 and began personal injury proceedings in October 2009.
TUI Says Thousands More Secondary School Teachers Will Be Needed
The Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI) has said that 4,500 more secondary school teachers will be needed by 2026 to meet growing classroom numbers. The union said that figures published on the website of the Department of Education & Skills suggest there will 86,000 more students by 2026.
The Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI) has said that 4,500 more secondary school teachers will be needed by 2026 to meet growing classroom numbers. The union said that figures published on the website of the Department of Education & Skills suggest there will 86,000 more students by 2026.
Irish News on Tue, Aug 9 2011, 5,479 days ago
Roscommon Hospital Protest Ends
The overnight protest at Roscommon County Hospital over the ending of the 24-hour service at its urgent care centre has ended. The remaining protesters left the unit shortly before 9am this morning.
The overnight protest at Roscommon County Hospital over the ending of the 24-hour service at its urgent care centre has ended. The remaining protesters left the unit shortly before 9am this morning.
Internment Marked By Shots
Shots have been fired in the North and petrol bombs thrown at police during a large bonfire in west Belfast marking the 40th anniversary of internment overnight.
Shots have been fired in the North and petrol bombs thrown at police during a large bonfire in west Belfast marking the 40th anniversary of internment overnight.
High Speed Broadband Promised For Schools
The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has reaffirmed his objective to roll out high speed broadband to all second level schools in Ireland on a phased basis, following a successful pilot programme which has delivered 100mgbs broadband to 78 second level schools.
The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has reaffirmed his objective to roll out high speed broadband to all second level schools in Ireland on a phased basis, following a successful pilot programme which has delivered 100mgbs broadband to 78 second level schools.
Property Drags Northern Bank Profits Down
The Northern Bank is down £90m across the North in the last six months - mostly due to bad debt in the property sector - and is also making losses in the Irish Republic.
The Northern Bank is down £90m across the North in the last six months - mostly due to bad debt in the property sector - and is also making losses in the Irish Republic.
Water Cannon London Rioters, Says DUP MP
The British Prime Minister has recalled Parliament from its summer recess as 'serious rioting and criminality' spreads across mainland UK.
The British Prime Minister has recalled Parliament from its summer recess as 'serious rioting and criminality' spreads across mainland UK.
Irish News on Mon, Aug 9 2010, 5,844 days ago
Taoiseach Tells Callely 'Consider Position'
The Taoiseach has called on Senator Ivor Callely to "consider his position" over the ongoing expenses scandal he has become embroiled in.
The Taoiseach has called on Senator Ivor Callely to "consider his position" over the ongoing expenses scandal he has become embroiled in.
Five Held Over Dissident Activity
A total of five arrests have been made as part of an operation investigating dissident activities in County Louth.
A total of five arrests have been made as part of an operation investigating dissident activities in County Louth.
Post Mortem For Sligo Assault Victim
A post mortem examination will be carried out today on the body of a 60-year-old man who died in hospital after being assaulted in Sligo town. Cyril Moran was assaulted at his home at River Road in the Cartron Point area of Sligo Town on Thursday morning.
A post mortem examination will be carried out today on the body of a 60-year-old man who died in hospital after being assaulted in Sligo town. Cyril Moran was assaulted at his home at River Road in the Cartron Point area of Sligo Town on Thursday morning.
Mallow Hospital Probed Over Care Concerns
A health watchdog has announced today it is to investigate Mallow hospital over allegations of poor care and safety concerns.
A health watchdog has announced today it is to investigate Mallow hospital over allegations of poor care and safety concerns.
North-Born Police Mentor Dies In Afghanistan
A man from Co Tyrone - believed to be in his early 50s - has been killed in Helmand province in southern Afghanistan. The Foreign Office has confirmed that Ken McGonigle from Co Tyrone was working as a police mentor when he was shot by an escaped prisoner in the Musa Qala district on Saturday.
A man from Co Tyrone - believed to be in his early 50s - has been killed in Helmand province in southern Afghanistan. The Foreign Office has confirmed that Ken McGonigle from Co Tyrone was working as a police mentor when he was shot by an escaped prisoner in the Musa Qala district on Saturday.
Stab Death Probed In Co Derry
A man in his early twenties has been detained close to the scene of a murder in Co Londonderry. It is understood he has been taken to Limavady PSNI station for questioning after the victim was stabbed to death in a Castledawson apartment block.
A man in his early twenties has been detained close to the scene of a murder in Co Londonderry. It is understood he has been taken to Limavady PSNI station for questioning after the victim was stabbed to death in a Castledawson apartment block.
Trinity Drama School Building 'Takes Off'
A new Dublin academy for the dramatic arts being funded by Ryanair's founder has this month moved a stage closer. After plans were approved in April, the work has now gone to the tendering stage with a list of contractors bidding for the project at Dublin's Trinity College.
A new Dublin academy for the dramatic arts being funded by Ryanair's founder has this month moved a stage closer. After plans were approved in April, the work has now gone to the tendering stage with a list of contractors bidding for the project at Dublin's Trinity College.
Irish News on Thu, Aug 9 2007, 6,940 days ago
Reward Offered In Search For Serial Attacker
Gardai have offered a 10,000 euro reward for information about a serial sex attacker who may be responsible for attacks on women in the Carlow and Cavan areas. Detectives believe that one man is responsible for 15 assaults and attempted assaults in both counties over the past two years.
Gardai have offered a 10,000 euro reward for information about a serial sex attacker who may be responsible for attacks on women in the Carlow and Cavan areas. Detectives believe that one man is responsible for 15 assaults and attempted assaults in both counties over the past two years.
Investigation Launched After Woman's Body Found
Gardai have launched an investigation following the discovery of a woman's body in a house in Dublin. The body of the 43-year-old was found in a house in Rathgar Road in Rathmines just before midnight on Wednesday. A forensic examination is being carried out and the body remains at the scene.
Gardai have launched an investigation following the discovery of a woman's body in a house in Dublin. The body of the 43-year-old was found in a house in Rathgar Road in Rathmines just before midnight on Wednesday. A forensic examination is being carried out and the body remains at the scene.
Customs Uncover 13m Euro Cannabis Haul
Customs Enforcement Officers have seized herbal cannabis worth 13million euro in Dublin yesterday. Over one tonne of the drug was discovered in a freight consignment, which arrived in Dublin Port from South Africa.
Customs Enforcement Officers have seized herbal cannabis worth 13million euro in Dublin yesterday. Over one tonne of the drug was discovered in a freight consignment, which arrived in Dublin Port from South Africa.
Controversial Greystones Development Gets Go-Ahead
The controversial redevelopment of the harbour area of Greystones in Co. Wicklow has been given the go-ahead by planning authorities. An Bord Pleanala has granted permission for the 300 million euro marina and housing development to go ahead, but has attached 13 conditions to the plans.
The controversial redevelopment of the harbour area of Greystones in Co. Wicklow has been given the go-ahead by planning authorities. An Bord Pleanala has granted permission for the 300 million euro marina and housing development to go ahead, but has attached 13 conditions to the plans.
Murder Investigation Launched After Clontarf Fire
Gardai have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a body in a house in Clontarf, north Dublin, which was destroyed in a blaze. The fire broke out around 2:30am on Thursday morning at the house on Seafield Road East.
Gardai have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a body in a house in Clontarf, north Dublin, which was destroyed in a blaze. The fire broke out around 2:30am on Thursday morning at the house on Seafield Road East.
Climber Rescued From Kerry Mountain
A man has been rescued from a ledge on the Connor Pass, north of Dingle in County Kerry. The climber got trapped on the ledge near Pedlars Lake at around 6.00pm on Wednesday evening and a rescue operation was immediately launched.
A man has been rescued from a ledge on the Connor Pass, north of Dingle in County Kerry. The climber got trapped on the ledge near Pedlars Lake at around 6.00pm on Wednesday evening and a rescue operation was immediately launched.
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Ireland WeatherToday:A rather cloudy day with occasional mostly light rain, but the odd heavier burst. Conditions will turn drier from the north later with some sunshine developing. Maximum temperature 19 °C.Tonight:Cloud and patchy rain in the south at first, but drier and clearer conditions across the north will spread to all areas through the evening. Minimum temperature 9 °C.