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Irish News on Thu, May 4 2017, 3,287 days ago
Nurses At St Patrick's Hospital Vote For Industrial Action
Psychiatric nurses at St Patrick's Hospital in Dublin have voted in favour of industrial action. The dispute is in relation to the unilateral closure of the facility's defined benefit pension scheme. Strike action will begin on Wednesday, 24 May.
Psychiatric nurses at St Patrick's Hospital in Dublin have voted in favour of industrial action. The dispute is in relation to the unilateral closure of the facility's defined benefit pension scheme. Strike action will begin on Wednesday, 24 May.
Irish News on Wed, May 4 2016, 3,652 days ago
Revenue Officers Seize Cigarettes And Tobacco In Dublin
Revenue Officers have seized cigarettes and tobacco during a search operation in Dublin yesterday, 03 May. The searches took place at 10pm in the Dublin 7 area. Approximately 13,000 cigarettes branded 'Excellence', 'Marlboro', 'Jim', 'MG' and '169', along with 8.
Revenue Officers have seized cigarettes and tobacco during a search operation in Dublin yesterday, 03 May. The searches took place at 10pm in the Dublin 7 area. Approximately 13,000 cigarettes branded 'Excellence', 'Marlboro', 'Jim', 'MG' and '169', along with 8.
Agriculture Minister Issues BPS Deadline Reminder
Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney has issued a reminder to farmers that the closing date for applications on the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) is Monday, 16 May.
Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney has issued a reminder to farmers that the closing date for applications on the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) is Monday, 16 May.
Electric Ireland To Reduce Unit Rates By 6%
Electric Ireland is to reduce its standard electricity unit rates by 6%. Over one million customers will be affected by the change, which is due to come into effect from 01 June.
Electric Ireland is to reduce its standard electricity unit rates by 6%. Over one million customers will be affected by the change, which is due to come into effect from 01 June.
McDonald Slams FF/FG Agreement For Government
Sinn Féin Vice President Mary Lou McDonald has slammed the recent Agreement for government between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.
Sinn Féin Vice President Mary Lou McDonald has slammed the recent Agreement for government between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.
Hundreds Of Nurses And Midwives To Attend INMO Conference
Hundreds of nurses and midwives are expected to attend the annual INMO delegate conference in Co Kerry today, 04 May. Issues on pay, working hours and staffing levels are expected to top the agenda of the three-day event at the INEC in Killarney.
Hundreds of nurses and midwives are expected to attend the annual INMO delegate conference in Co Kerry today, 04 May. Issues on pay, working hours and staffing levels are expected to top the agenda of the three-day event at the INEC in Killarney.
Missing Teenager From England Found 'Safe And Well'
A missing teenager from England has been found "safe and well", according to Gardai. Ricky Wall, 15, originally from Crumlin, had been missing from Suffolk from 11 April. However, Gardai said today, 04 May, they had located Ricky. Gardai also thanked the public for their existence.
A missing teenager from England has been found "safe and well", according to Gardai. Ricky Wall, 15, originally from Crumlin, had been missing from Suffolk from 11 April. However, Gardai said today, 04 May, they had located Ricky. Gardai also thanked the public for their existence.
New Figures Reveals Decline In Unemployment Rate
New figures have revealed unemployment has declined to 8.4% in April 2016. The official CSO monthly report shows the figure has dropped from 8.6% in March and 9.7% in April 2015. Overall, there are 25,700 fewer people unemployed today compared to 12 months ago.
New figures have revealed unemployment has declined to 8.4% in April 2016. The official CSO monthly report shows the figure has dropped from 8.6% in March and 9.7% in April 2015. Overall, there are 25,700 fewer people unemployed today compared to 12 months ago.
Irish News on Fri, May 4 2012, 5,113 days ago
More Pressure Put On Cardinal To Resign
Cardinal Seán Brady is facing further calls for his resignation from political leaders after he failed to pass on information about paedophile priest Brendan Smyth. It follows allegations made in a BBC This World documentary.
Cardinal Seán Brady is facing further calls for his resignation from political leaders after he failed to pass on information about paedophile priest Brendan Smyth. It follows allegations made in a BBC This World documentary.
Criminal Justice Bill Will Benefit Ex-Offenders
The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter, T.D., announced today the publication of the Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill 2012, which was approved by Government on 1 May 2012.
The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter, T.D., announced today the publication of the Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill 2012, which was approved by Government on 1 May 2012.
Garda Appeal For Information On Eddie Fitzmaurice Murder
Garda are appealing for information into the murder of Eddie Fitzmaurice 14 years ago. At 6.45pm on the 6th May 1998 his body was found in a bedroom of his home. It has been established that sometime between 8.
Garda are appealing for information into the murder of Eddie Fitzmaurice 14 years ago. At 6.45pm on the 6th May 1998 his body was found in a bedroom of his home. It has been established that sometime between 8.
Residents Removed After Suspect Device Found
A number of residents from Dublin city centre had to be evacuated from their homes after a suspicious device was found. At around 11.40pm last night gardai were alerted of car windows being smashed on Forbes Lane. The device was found inside the car, and an army bomb disposal team was called.
A number of residents from Dublin city centre had to be evacuated from their homes after a suspicious device was found. At around 11.40pm last night gardai were alerted of car windows being smashed on Forbes Lane. The device was found inside the car, and an army bomb disposal team was called.
Urban Households Face New Waste Water Charge
Houses and apartments connected to public sewerage schemes could soon be charged for waste water services on top of water charges, it has emerged.
Houses and apartments connected to public sewerage schemes could soon be charged for waste water services on top of water charges, it has emerged.
Irish News on Wed, May 4 2011, 5,479 days ago
Two Arrests Made Over Rathfarnham Bank Robbery
Gardaí investigating a bank robbery at the Rathfarnham Shopping Centre yesterday have arrested two men in the Dublin 8 area this morning. Around noon a lone gunman entered the Bank branch and demanded money from the cashier.
Gardaí investigating a bank robbery at the Rathfarnham Shopping Centre yesterday have arrested two men in the Dublin 8 area this morning. Around noon a lone gunman entered the Bank branch and demanded money from the cashier.
Approaching Rain To Ease Gorse Fires
The holiday weekend has proved to be a testing time for firefighters across the entire north of Ireland - with a coming change in the weather expected to help end multiple heath fires.
The holiday weekend has proved to be a testing time for firefighters across the entire north of Ireland - with a coming change in the weather expected to help end multiple heath fires.
Taoiseach Travels To New York
The Taoiseach will travel to the United States later today for a series of engagements in New York. Marking the very close ties between Ireland and the US, Enda Kenny TD will meet with business leaders, opinion formers, the media and representatives of the Irish American community.
The Taoiseach will travel to the United States later today for a series of engagements in New York. Marking the very close ties between Ireland and the US, Enda Kenny TD will meet with business leaders, opinion formers, the media and representatives of the Irish American community.
Howell Inquest To 'Set Record Straight'
The first phase of a new inquest into the deaths of Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan is now underway in the North.
The first phase of a new inquest into the deaths of Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan is now underway in the North.
BAI Publishes Right of Reply Scheme
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has now published the BAI Right of Reply Scheme.
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has now published the BAI Right of Reply Scheme.
Bruton Welcomes Bentley’s Commitment To Irish Operation
The commitment by a leading company dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure to its Irish operation has been welcomed today. Bentley Systems, Inc.
The commitment by a leading company dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure to its Irish operation has been welcomed today. Bentley Systems, Inc.
Murder Probe Follows East Belfast Stabbing
It has been confirmed that a suspicious death in Belfast has now been classed as a murder. Detectives from the PSNI Serious Crime Branch yesterday launched a murder enquiry following the fatal stabbing of a man in the Clarawood Park area of east Belfast last weekend.
It has been confirmed that a suspicious death in Belfast has now been classed as a murder. Detectives from the PSNI Serious Crime Branch yesterday launched a murder enquiry following the fatal stabbing of a man in the Clarawood Park area of east Belfast last weekend.
Irish News on Tue, May 4 2010, 5,844 days ago
Ash Clouds Aer Lingus Profit Projections
As volcanic ash again hit travellers across Ireland today, Aer Lingus has said that the previous disruption to air travel caused by volcanic ash cloud has cost it about €20m euros ($26.3m; £17.2m). However, the final figure may be a lot more as it depended on the actual level of customer claims.
As volcanic ash again hit travellers across Ireland today, Aer Lingus has said that the previous disruption to air travel caused by volcanic ash cloud has cost it about €20m euros ($26.3m; £17.2m). However, the final figure may be a lot more as it depended on the actual level of customer claims.
Cameron's Northern Visit 'Back On'
The Conservative leader David Cameron has said his visit to the North will now go ahead as scheduled. Earlier, it was believed the trip would be cancelled because of a renewed ash cloud threat causing disruption to Northern Ireland's airspace.
The Conservative leader David Cameron has said his visit to the North will now go ahead as scheduled. Earlier, it was believed the trip would be cancelled because of a renewed ash cloud threat causing disruption to Northern Ireland's airspace.
Travellers Hit As CAB Steps In
A crime group who are said to be part of a well-known Traveller family have been counting the cost of the work of the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB).
A crime group who are said to be part of a well-known Traveller family have been counting the cost of the work of the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB).
Tributes Continue For Gerry Ryan
Tributes are continuing to pour in for RTE Broadcaster Gerry Ryan (53) who was found dead on Friday. The radio and television presenter was found at his Dublin apartment based in Upper Leeson Street.
Tributes are continuing to pour in for RTE Broadcaster Gerry Ryan (53) who was found dead on Friday. The radio and television presenter was found at his Dublin apartment based in Upper Leeson Street.
Protest Fails To Halt Belfast Marathon
Tributes have been paid to spectators, participants, volunteer marshals and motorists by the North's police for the success of yesterday's Belfast Marathon event - even though a protest by a prisoner support group hit a sour note - with supporters of dissident republican inmates gathering on the Fal
Tributes have been paid to spectators, participants, volunteer marshals and motorists by the North's police for the success of yesterday's Belfast Marathon event - even though a protest by a prisoner support group hit a sour note - with supporters of dissident republican inmates gathering on the Fal
NIE May Be Sold To Irish Republic
The main electricity company in the Irish Republic, ESB, has confirmed it is in talks to buy Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE). NIE is the transmission and distribution business of Viridian, Northern Ireland's main power company.
The main electricity company in the Irish Republic, ESB, has confirmed it is in talks to buy Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE). NIE is the transmission and distribution business of Viridian, Northern Ireland's main power company.
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Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy start to the day but staying mainly dry with some bright spells developing. A few light showers are possible over northern counties later in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 15 °C.Tonight:A largely dry evening with just the odd light shower around. Mainly dry with clear spells overnight but some showers will spread southwards later. Minimum temperature 5 °C.