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Irish News on Fri, May 10 2019, 2,557 days ago
Cyclist Dies After Wexford Crash
A man has died in hospital following a crash in County Wexford last weekend. The cyclist, 34, was cycling on the main road from Adamstown to Carrickbyrne when he collided with a parked motorbike. He was taken to Wexford General Hospital with serious injuries and later died on Thursday 09 May.
A man has died in hospital following a crash in County Wexford last weekend. The cyclist, 34, was cycling on the main road from Adamstown to Carrickbyrne when he collided with a parked motorbike. He was taken to Wexford General Hospital with serious injuries and later died on Thursday 09 May.
Ireland Becomes Second Country To Declare Climate Emergency
Ireland is now the second country in the world to declare a climate emergency. It comes after the United Kingdom's declaration on Wednesday 01 May. The development for Ireland was made after a Fianna Fail amendment was accepted by both the Government and opposition parties.
Ireland is now the second country in the world to declare a climate emergency. It comes after the United Kingdom's declaration on Wednesday 01 May. The development for Ireland was made after a Fianna Fail amendment was accepted by both the Government and opposition parties.
Payrise For Workers In The Construction & Electrical Contracting Sectors
The approval of two Labour Court recommendations has paved the way for a 2.7% rise in the minimum pay rates of workers in the construction and electrical contracting sectors.
The approval of two Labour Court recommendations has paved the way for a 2.7% rise in the minimum pay rates of workers in the construction and electrical contracting sectors.
Consultation Launched On Proposed Changes To Adoption Policy
Members of the public and stakeholders in adoption services are being invited to submit their views to a consultation on the potential introduction of open or semi-open adoption in Ireland.
Members of the public and stakeholders in adoption services are being invited to submit their views to a consultation on the potential introduction of open or semi-open adoption in Ireland.
Call For Overhaul Of 'Outdated And Unfair' Council Funding Model
The Social Democrats have branded Ireland's local authority funding system as outdated and deeply unfair to people living in council areas with rapidly growing populations.
The Social Democrats have branded Ireland's local authority funding system as outdated and deeply unfair to people living in council areas with rapidly growing populations.
Smart Mobility Hub Launched At Dublin Council Office
Dublin City Council has launched a Smart Mobility Hub (SMH) at its city centre offices at Wood Quay, Dublin 8.
Dublin City Council has launched a Smart Mobility Hub (SMH) at its city centre offices at Wood Quay, Dublin 8.
Funding Awarded Under Communicating Europe Initiative
25 non-governmental organisations and local community groups across Ireland have been awarded funding under the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's 2019 Communicating Europe Initiative. The new funding packages sees 10 more projects benefit from the €100,000 than last year.
25 non-governmental organisations and local community groups across Ireland have been awarded funding under the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's 2019 Communicating Europe Initiative. The new funding packages sees 10 more projects benefit from the €100,000 than last year.
Irish News on Thu, May 10 2018, 2,922 days ago
Apple Scrap Plan For Athenry Data Centre
Apple's announcement that it has scrapped plans to build a data centre in Athenry has been described as a "body blow for the west of Ireland".
Apple's announcement that it has scrapped plans to build a data centre in Athenry has been described as a "body blow for the west of Ireland".
Irish News on Wed, May 10 2017, 3,287 days ago
Man Dies In Hospital Following Incident Outside Dublin Night Club
A man has died in hospital following an assault outside a Dublin night club in the early hours of Sunday morning, 07 May. The 34-year-old man died in hospital on Tuesday 09 May, following the incident on Sunday.
A man has died in hospital following an assault outside a Dublin night club in the early hours of Sunday morning, 07 May. The 34-year-old man died in hospital on Tuesday 09 May, following the incident on Sunday.
Body Of Man Suspected Of Killing Family Exhumed
Gardaí have exhumed the body of Alan Hawe, who was found dead along with his wife Clodagh and their children Liam, 13, Niall, 11, and Ryan, six, in their house in Co Cavan in August last year.
Gardaí have exhumed the body of Alan Hawe, who was found dead along with his wife Clodagh and their children Liam, 13, Niall, 11, and Ryan, six, in their house in Co Cavan in August last year.
Ticket Resale Consultation Responses Published
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O'Connor, has announced the publication of the responses received by her Department to the recent public consultation on the resale of tickets for entertainment and sporting events.
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O'Connor, has announced the publication of the responses received by her Department to the recent public consultation on the resale of tickets for entertainment and sporting events.
Irish News on Tue, May 10 2016, 3,652 days ago
Two Men Arrested Over Eddie Hutch Murder Investigation
Two men have been arrested by garda investigating the murder of man in Popular Row, Dublin, on Sunday 08 February. Both suspects were arrested in separate operations in the Dublin area on Monday by officers investigating the murder of Eddie Hutch.
Two men have been arrested by garda investigating the murder of man in Popular Row, Dublin, on Sunday 08 February. Both suspects were arrested in separate operations in the Dublin area on Monday by officers investigating the murder of Eddie Hutch.
Garda Appeal For Information After Woman Found With Serious Injuries
Gardaí have appealed for information following the discovery of a woman with serious injuries in the early hours of Sunday, 08 May. The woman, aged in her 30s, was found suffering serious injuries at Lohunda Dale, Clonsilla, Dublin 15, at about 3:40am on Sunday morning.
Gardaí have appealed for information following the discovery of a woman with serious injuries in the early hours of Sunday, 08 May. The woman, aged in her 30s, was found suffering serious injuries at Lohunda Dale, Clonsilla, Dublin 15, at about 3:40am on Sunday morning.
Michael Creed Appointed New Minister For Agriculture, Food And The Marine
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny has announced the appointment of Michael Creed TD as the new Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The new Minister said the appointment was "an immense honour and privilege".
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny has announced the appointment of Michael Creed TD as the new Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The new Minister said the appointment was "an immense honour and privilege".
Calls Made For Incremental Purchase Scheme To Be Extended
Fine Gael has called for the extension of the new Incremental Purchase Scheme, which allows social housing tenants to buy their first home.
Fine Gael has called for the extension of the new Incremental Purchase Scheme, which allows social housing tenants to buy their first home.
Sinn Féin 'Concerned' Over Increasing Rents In Cork
Sinn Féin has expressed concern following the publication of a report which reveals rents in Cork city have risen at a greater rate than in any other urban centre. Raising the issue, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, said: "The Housing Crisis in Cork is getting more severe by the day.
Sinn Féin has expressed concern following the publication of a report which reveals rents in Cork city have risen at a greater rate than in any other urban centre. Raising the issue, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, said: "The Housing Crisis in Cork is getting more severe by the day.
IMPACT Demand Living Wage For Lowest Paid Civil Service Workers
Trade union IMPACT has demanded a living wage across the public service and fair pensions for civil service cleaners and service officers. The union said it has heard from members who earn €373 a week – €10.
Trade union IMPACT has demanded a living wage across the public service and fair pensions for civil service cleaners and service officers. The union said it has heard from members who earn €373 a week – €10.
SIPTU Calls For Publication Of NAS Capacity Review
The new Minister for Health, Simon Harris, has been urged to publish a National Ambulance Service (NAS) capacity review previously commissioned by the Department of Health and the Health Service Executive (HSE).
The new Minister for Health, Simon Harris, has been urged to publish a National Ambulance Service (NAS) capacity review previously commissioned by the Department of Health and the Health Service Executive (HSE).
Over €4.6m In Illegal Cigarettes Seized At Dublin Port
Cigarettes worth more than €4.6 million have been seized by Revenue Officers at Dublin Port. The 'American Legend' and 'Fest' branded cigarettes were concealed in a 45 foot container, which arrived into Dublin Port from Rotterdam and was reported to contain tractor parts.
Cigarettes worth more than €4.6 million have been seized by Revenue Officers at Dublin Port. The 'American Legend' and 'Fest' branded cigarettes were concealed in a 45 foot container, which arrived into Dublin Port from Rotterdam and was reported to contain tractor parts.
Arts Must Not Be Sidelined In Expanded Department - Deputy Smyth
Arts must not be sidelined in the newly expanded Department, Fianna Fáil's Niamh Smyth has said. Minister Heather Humphreys has been urged to give assurances that the Arts will not be pushed to the side in her Department, which has been expanded to include regional development and rural affairs.
Arts must not be sidelined in the newly expanded Department, Fianna Fáil's Niamh Smyth has said. Minister Heather Humphreys has been urged to give assurances that the Arts will not be pushed to the side in her Department, which has been expanded to include regional development and rural affairs.
Irish News on Fri, May 10 2013, 4,748 days ago
Call For Govt To Intervene To Prevent Bus Éireann Strike
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and Sport, Timmy Dooley TD, has again called on the Government to intervene in order to prevent an all-out strike at Bus Éireann on Sunday.
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and Sport, Timmy Dooley TD, has again called on the Government to intervene in order to prevent an all-out strike at Bus Éireann on Sunday.
Two Arrested Over Death Of James Cahillane
Two people have been arrested in connection with the death of James Cahillane last year. Mr Cahillane's body was discovered after a fire at his house in Beaufort, Co Kerry, in April 2012. A man and a woman were arrested this morning and are being detained at Tralee and Killarney garda stations.
Two people have been arrested in connection with the death of James Cahillane last year. Mr Cahillane's body was discovered after a fire at his house in Beaufort, Co Kerry, in April 2012. A man and a woman were arrested this morning and are being detained at Tralee and Killarney garda stations.
Gardai Appeal For Taxi Driver To Come Forward
Gardai in Blanchardstown, investigating the sudden death of a 21 year old man, are appealing for a taxi driver who gave the deceased and two male passengers a lift home on the 8th July last year.
Gardai in Blanchardstown, investigating the sudden death of a 21 year old man, are appealing for a taxi driver who gave the deceased and two male passengers a lift home on the 8th July last year.
Trials Of E-Gates Begin At Dublin Airport
The Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) has began six month trials of automated border control gates (e-gates) at Terminal One in Dublin Airport. This is the first time that e-gates have been used in Ireland for immigration purposes.
The Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) has began six month trials of automated border control gates (e-gates) at Terminal One in Dublin Airport. This is the first time that e-gates have been used in Ireland for immigration purposes.
€5.7m Extension At Meanscoil Iognáid Rís Opens
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., has officially opened the €5.7 million extension and refurbishment at Meanscoil Iognáid Rís, Naas, Co Kildare. Meanscoil Iognáid Rís has 872 students and is projecting an increase to 920 students this September.
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., has officially opened the €5.7 million extension and refurbishment at Meanscoil Iognáid Rís, Naas, Co Kildare. Meanscoil Iognáid Rís has 872 students and is projecting an increase to 920 students this September.
IBEC 'Devastated' At Supreme Court Judgement On REAs
IBEC said that the Supreme Court judgment on Registered Employment Agreements (REAs) was a devastating blow to all REAs made prior to 2012, and created major question marks over the legal status of REAs agreed after the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2012, which amended the legal basis for suc
IBEC said that the Supreme Court judgment on Registered Employment Agreements (REAs) was a devastating blow to all REAs made prior to 2012, and created major question marks over the legal status of REAs agreed after the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2012, which amended the legal basis for suc
HIQA Publishes First Child Protection And Welfare Services Report
The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has published its first report under the Authority's new inspection regime aimed at strengthening and improving Ireland’s child protection and welfare services.
The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has published its first report under the Authority's new inspection regime aimed at strengthening and improving Ireland’s child protection and welfare services.
Irish News on Thu, May 10 2012, 5,113 days ago
12 Year Sentence For Former Christian Brother Who Abused Deaf Children
A former Christian Brother found guilty of sexually abusing three teenage students in the deaf school where he worked has been sentenced to 12 years, with the last three suspended. Each of John McCabe’s victims waived their right to anonymity so that their abuser could be named in the media.
A former Christian Brother found guilty of sexually abusing three teenage students in the deaf school where he worked has been sentenced to 12 years, with the last three suspended. Each of John McCabe’s victims waived their right to anonymity so that their abuser could be named in the media.
Postmortems Due On Twins Found Dead In Limerick Apartment
Postmortems will be carried out today on the bodies of twin brothers found dead in an apartment in Limerick yesterday. The remains of Peter and Kevin Moran were found after their mother had the landlord open the apartment Steamboat Quay in the city.
Postmortems will be carried out today on the bodies of twin brothers found dead in an apartment in Limerick yesterday. The remains of Peter and Kevin Moran were found after their mother had the landlord open the apartment Steamboat Quay in the city.
Aviva Revise's Redundancy Plans
Embattled financial services company Aviva has revised its redundancy plan, which would have seen almost 1,000 staff leave the company. Initially announcing it would be making 770 of its Irish workforce, the company said it now plans to make between 500 and 550 people redundant.
Embattled financial services company Aviva has revised its redundancy plan, which would have seen almost 1,000 staff leave the company. Initially announcing it would be making 770 of its Irish workforce, the company said it now plans to make between 500 and 550 people redundant.
Church Leader Urges 'Respectful' Debate On Homosexuality
The leader of the Church of Ireland has called on its members to debate the controversial issue of homosexuality in the church in a spirit of respect, charity and humility.
The leader of the Church of Ireland has called on its members to debate the controversial issue of homosexuality in the church in a spirit of respect, charity and humility.
Garda Attacked By Five PitBull Terriers
A garda officer has undergone surgery after five pitbull terriers attacked him outside a house in Ballymacarbry, on Monday night.
A garda officer has undergone surgery after five pitbull terriers attacked him outside a house in Ballymacarbry, on Monday night.
Man Charged With Running Brothel Is Senior Government Advisor
A man charged yesterday with operating brothels and living off the earnings of prostitutes was a senior transport consultant who offered advice to the Government on a major infrastructure project.
A man charged yesterday with operating brothels and living off the earnings of prostitutes was a senior transport consultant who offered advice to the Government on a major infrastructure project.
New Name For Northern Bank
Danske Bank has announced a new organisational set-up for its operations in Northern Ireland and Ireland. The new structure will take effect on 1 June 2012. The re-organisation mirrors a similar Group wide set-up being introduced in all Danske Bank operations.
Danske Bank has announced a new organisational set-up for its operations in Northern Ireland and Ireland. The new structure will take effect on 1 June 2012. The re-organisation mirrors a similar Group wide set-up being introduced in all Danske Bank operations.
Irish News on Tue, May 10 2011, 5,479 days ago
Northern Soccer Fans Boycott Dublin Match
Hundreds of Northern soccer fans who attended a packed meeting in south Belfast last night to reject "overcharging" for travel to Dublin for this month's Nations Cup game are to refuse to support their team.
Hundreds of Northern soccer fans who attended a packed meeting in south Belfast last night to reject "overcharging" for travel to Dublin for this month's Nations Cup game are to refuse to support their team.
Rural Properties Targeted For Broadband
A new rural broadband scheme that aims to identify the remaining individual premises in rural Ireland that are unable to obtain a broadband service and to provide a service to those premises where requested has been launched.
A new rural broadband scheme that aims to identify the remaining individual premises in rural Ireland that are unable to obtain a broadband service and to provide a service to those premises where requested has been launched.
Irish Presenter Joins Summer Radio 2
BBC Radio 2 has announced that Irish television and radio presenter Ryan Tubridy will make his presenting debut on the station, from July 23. Tubridy will kick off his eight-week stint on the network this summer when he sits in for Graham Norton on his Saturday morning show between 10am and 1pm.
BBC Radio 2 has announced that Irish television and radio presenter Ryan Tubridy will make his presenting debut on the station, from July 23. Tubridy will kick off his eight-week stint on the network this summer when he sits in for Graham Norton on his Saturday morning show between 10am and 1pm.
Irish News on Mon, May 10 2010, 5,844 days ago
Ryanair Admits Belfast Engines Hit By Ash
Airspace problems over the weekend have now 'cleared' sufficiently to allow all Irish airports to be reopened this morning after a weekend of travel disruption.
Airspace problems over the weekend have now 'cleared' sufficiently to allow all Irish airports to be reopened this morning after a weekend of travel disruption.
Robinson Remains 'On Top'
Despite losing his Westminster seat last week, the DUP's Peter Robinson is to stay on as the North's First Minister. At a meeting of the DUP Stormont Assembly team on Monday, the DUP leader was given unanimous support.
Despite losing his Westminster seat last week, the DUP's Peter Robinson is to stay on as the North's First Minister. At a meeting of the DUP Stormont Assembly team on Monday, the DUP leader was given unanimous support.
US Student Regains Consciousness
There was good news from the USA this week as Co Armagh student, Natasha McShane came out of her coma.
There was good news from the USA this week as Co Armagh student, Natasha McShane came out of her coma.
Ireland Renews AIDS Funds
The spectre of AIDS in Africa is to be again addressed with news that the Minister of State for Overseas Development Assistance, Peter Power, is renewing its partnership with the Clinton Foundation to support efforts to tackle HIV and AIDS in Mozambique and Lesotho.
The spectre of AIDS in Africa is to be again addressed with news that the Minister of State for Overseas Development Assistance, Peter Power, is renewing its partnership with the Clinton Foundation to support efforts to tackle HIV and AIDS in Mozambique and Lesotho.
Larne Lough Search Resumes
The hunt continues today - against fading hopes - after a 29-year-old man went missing in Larne Lough, Co Antrim at the weekend. Larne's Graeme Nixon has not been seen since his boat capsized on Mill Bay on Saturday afternoon.
The hunt continues today - against fading hopes - after a 29-year-old man went missing in Larne Lough, Co Antrim at the weekend. Larne's Graeme Nixon has not been seen since his boat capsized on Mill Bay on Saturday afternoon.
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