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Irish News on Fri, Nov 23 2018, 2,557 days ago
HSE Urged To Recognise Psychiatric Nurses Association
Sinn Féin spokesperson for workers' rights David Cullinane TD has today called on the HSE to recognise the right of the Psychiatric Nurses Association (PNA) to represent its members who are ambulance personnel with the HSE.
Sinn Féin spokesperson for workers' rights David Cullinane TD has today called on the HSE to recognise the right of the Psychiatric Nurses Association (PNA) to represent its members who are ambulance personnel with the HSE.
Irish News on Thu, Nov 23 2017, 2,922 days ago
Fianna Fáil Commit To New Cyclist Safety Legislation
Fianna Fáil has committed to bringing forward legislation aimed at improving road safety for cyclists. Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and Sport Robert Troy, Deputy Troy made the commitment after attending the Stop Killing Cyclists vigil which was held outside Leinster House yesterday evening.
Fianna Fáil has committed to bringing forward legislation aimed at improving road safety for cyclists. Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and Sport Robert Troy, Deputy Troy made the commitment after attending the Stop Killing Cyclists vigil which was held outside Leinster House yesterday evening.
Irish News on Wed, Nov 23 2016, 3,287 days ago
New-Born Vaccination Programme To Be Extended
The Department of Health (DoH) and Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) have agreed the extension of a vaccination scheme for new-born babies.
The Department of Health (DoH) and Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) have agreed the extension of a vaccination scheme for new-born babies.
SF Announces Secure Rents and Tenancies Bill 2016
Sinn Féin have announced the introduction of the Secure Rents and Tenancies Bill 2016, which seeks to amend the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 in order to provide for greater rent certainty and security of tenure for tenants in the private rented sector.
Sinn Féin have announced the introduction of the Secure Rents and Tenancies Bill 2016, which seeks to amend the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 in order to provide for greater rent certainty and security of tenure for tenants in the private rented sector.
AGSI Recommends Acceptance Of Labour Court Pay Deal
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) are recommending that its members accept a Labour Court proposed pay deal. More than 2,000 garda sergeants and inspectors are due to vote today, Wednesday, 23 November, on the proposed pay deal.
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) are recommending that its members accept a Labour Court proposed pay deal. More than 2,000 garda sergeants and inspectors are due to vote today, Wednesday, 23 November, on the proposed pay deal.
Irish News on Mon, Nov 23 2015, 3,653 days ago
Fianna Fáil Raise Concerns Over Care Standards In Hospitals
Dignity and basic care standards should be a priority for hospital management, Fianna Fáil spokesperson on health, Billy Kelleher, has said. Deputy Kelleher made the comments following the latest independent report into the care of an 81-year-old man at Beaumont Hospital last December.
Dignity and basic care standards should be a priority for hospital management, Fianna Fáil spokesperson on health, Billy Kelleher, has said. Deputy Kelleher made the comments following the latest independent report into the care of an 81-year-old man at Beaumont Hospital last December.
New Anti-Bullying Legislation Announced
New anti-bullying legislation has been approved by the government, Education Minister John O'Dowd has announced. Minister O'Dowd made the announcement as Anti-Bullying Week came to an end.
New anti-bullying legislation has been approved by the government, Education Minister John O'Dowd has announced. Minister O'Dowd made the announcement as Anti-Bullying Week came to an end.
Debate On 20-Year Strategy For Irish Language Announced
An open policy debate is to be held into the 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language, Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs, Joe McHugh has said.
An open policy debate is to be held into the 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language, Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs, Joe McHugh has said.
Dublin Architect Firm Wins School Design Competition
Dublin-based Tún architecture + design has been announced as winner of an architectural design competition for a new primary school. The competition was to design a school for a specific site at Harcourt Terrace, Dublin 2.
Dublin-based Tún architecture + design has been announced as winner of an architectural design competition for a new primary school. The competition was to design a school for a specific site at Harcourt Terrace, Dublin 2.
21 New Jobs Announced For Dublin
Twenty-one new jobs are to be created in Dublin by Italian-owned Chameleon Advertising Technologies Ltd.
Twenty-one new jobs are to be created in Dublin by Italian-owned Chameleon Advertising Technologies Ltd.
Emergency Meeting Of EU Justice Ministers Held In Brussels
Frances Fitzgerald has attended an emergency meeting of EU Justice and Interior Ministers in Brussels to discuss the European Union's reponse to the Paris terrorist attacks.
Frances Fitzgerald has attended an emergency meeting of EU Justice and Interior Ministers in Brussels to discuss the European Union's reponse to the Paris terrorist attacks.
Irish News on Fri, Nov 23 2012, 4,748 days ago
Robbers Captured After Bungled Post Office Robbery
Staff at a Co Meath post office were threatened with a knife during a botched knife. In the incident, a postmistress was threatened with a knife and around €4,000 was taken from the post office. She was forced to lock herself in a shed to escape.
Staff at a Co Meath post office were threatened with a knife during a botched knife. In the incident, a postmistress was threatened with a knife and around €4,000 was taken from the post office. She was forced to lock herself in a shed to escape.
High Court Dispute Set To Proceed Following Ruling
Following a ruling that the firm run by socialite-turned-developer Gayle Killilea would not have to pay €600,000 in legal costs in advance of a hearing, the High Court dispute with a syndicate of banks looks set to proceed.
Following a ruling that the firm run by socialite-turned-developer Gayle Killilea would not have to pay €600,000 in legal costs in advance of a hearing, the High Court dispute with a syndicate of banks looks set to proceed.
Quinn Says Legislation Is Needed On Abortion Issue
Legislation will be needed to deal with Ireland's position on abortion, Ruairi Quinn, the minister for education, has indicated. He said anyone looking at the 1861 laws on abortion would consider legislation the most appropriate way forward.
Legislation will be needed to deal with Ireland's position on abortion, Ruairi Quinn, the minister for education, has indicated. He said anyone looking at the 1861 laws on abortion would consider legislation the most appropriate way forward.
Gardaí Appeal For Help Identifying Body Recovered From Sea
Gardaí have issued an appeal to identify a man’s body recovered from the sea at Dollymount Beach in Dublin on Wednesday. The man is aged between 20 and 30 years.
Gardaí have issued an appeal to identify a man’s body recovered from the sea at Dollymount Beach in Dublin on Wednesday. The man is aged between 20 and 30 years.
No Pay Cut For Consultants Earning £100,000+
Consultants earning salaries of more than €100,000 will not face pay cuts in the new Croke Park deal because it would "destroy" the public health service.
Consultants earning salaries of more than €100,000 will not face pay cuts in the new Croke Park deal because it would "destroy" the public health service.
Alleged Crime Boss Loses 18-Month Extradition Battle
Alleged crime gang boss Philip Baron, wanted by British police in connection with a massive drug trafficking operation, has lost his 18-month legal battle and will now be extradited to Liverpool.
Alleged crime gang boss Philip Baron, wanted by British police in connection with a massive drug trafficking operation, has lost his 18-month legal battle and will now be extradited to Liverpool.
Builders Remove Fittings From Primary School
A dispute between tradesmen and a primary school over unpaid bills has ended after subcontractors removed fittings and cut the power at the building.
A dispute between tradesmen and a primary school over unpaid bills has ended after subcontractors removed fittings and cut the power at the building.
Irish News on Wed, Nov 23 2011, 5,114 days ago
Scully Resigns As Naas Mayor
Fine Gael Councillor Darren Scully has resigned as Mayor of Naas after saying on a radio interview he would refuse to represent "Black Africans". Speaking on Tuesday evening, Mr Scully said: "I wish to apologise unreservedly for my remarks on 4FM and KFM.
Fine Gael Councillor Darren Scully has resigned as Mayor of Naas after saying on a radio interview he would refuse to represent "Black Africans". Speaking on Tuesday evening, Mr Scully said: "I wish to apologise unreservedly for my remarks on 4FM and KFM.
Cross-border Crime Focus As Drugs Recovered
Drugs have been recovered in an international cross-border operation that has again highlighted the fight against organised crime across Ireland, North and South. It has been revealed that a joint police operation thwarted an attempt to smuggle a £2m (€2.3m) haul of cannabis into Ireland.
Drugs have been recovered in an international cross-border operation that has again highlighted the fight against organised crime across Ireland, North and South. It has been revealed that a joint police operation thwarted an attempt to smuggle a £2m (€2.3m) haul of cannabis into Ireland.
Gardaí Arrest Four Over Cork Armed Robbery
Four people have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that took place in County Cork in August. Gardai from Cobh and Middleton said they had made the four arrests on Wednesday morning as part of their investigation into the armed robbery at a Bank in Glanmire Co. Cork on the August 5.
Four people have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that took place in County Cork in August. Gardai from Cobh and Middleton said they had made the four arrests on Wednesday morning as part of their investigation into the armed robbery at a Bank in Glanmire Co. Cork on the August 5.
Calls For Inquiry Over RTE 'Defamation' Of Priest
A Labour Minister has announced an inquiry into RTÉ's Prime Time programme after it allegedly defamed a priest by wrongfully accusing him of abuse. Minister for Communications, Pat Rabbitte said the case of Father Kevin Reynolds was considered at Wednesday's Government meeting.
A Labour Minister has announced an inquiry into RTÉ's Prime Time programme after it allegedly defamed a priest by wrongfully accusing him of abuse. Minister for Communications, Pat Rabbitte said the case of Father Kevin Reynolds was considered at Wednesday's Government meeting.
Five Arrested Over Three Deaths
A total of five men have been arrested on Wednesday morning in connection with the deaths of three men in the Dublin and Midlands areas. Gardaí from Limerick, assisted by the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation said they have arrested the five males this morning.
A total of five men have been arrested on Wednesday morning in connection with the deaths of three men in the Dublin and Midlands areas. Gardaí from Limerick, assisted by the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation said they have arrested the five males this morning.
Fatal Site Accident Fine 'Won't Be Paid'
A Northern property firm that has since gone bust has been fined a total of £60,000 for breaching health and safety regulations following the death of an employee, Colin Glass, during the construction of an apartment block.
A Northern property firm that has since gone bust has been fined a total of £60,000 for breaching health and safety regulations following the death of an employee, Colin Glass, during the construction of an apartment block.
Road Crash Pensioner Victim Is Named
The police in the North have released the name of the elderly woman who died following a road accident in Poyntzpass, Co Armagh, on Monday afternoon. She was identified last night as Josephine Anne Campbell, 70, from the Poyntzpass area.
The police in the North have released the name of the elderly woman who died following a road accident in Poyntzpass, Co Armagh, on Monday afternoon. She was identified last night as Josephine Anne Campbell, 70, from the Poyntzpass area.
Humanitarian Hub For Shannon
Fine Gael has welcomed a feasibility study that could see a global aid hub come to Shannon. Fine Gael Clare TD, Joe Carey on Wednesday welcomed the announcement that a feasibility study has been commissioned on establishing a new global humanitarian aid hub at Shannon Airport.
Fine Gael has welcomed a feasibility study that could see a global aid hub come to Shannon. Fine Gael Clare TD, Joe Carey on Wednesday welcomed the announcement that a feasibility study has been commissioned on establishing a new global humanitarian aid hub at Shannon Airport.
Irish News on Tue, Nov 23 2010, 5,479 days ago
Hanafin May 'Throw Hat In Ring' For Taoiseach
The Irish Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport, Mary Hanafin said she would throw her "hat into the ring" if or when a leadership contest against Taoiseach Brian Cowen begins.
The Irish Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport, Mary Hanafin said she would throw her "hat into the ring" if or when a leadership contest against Taoiseach Brian Cowen begins.
Election Announced For Early Next Year
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has relented to the Green Party's ultimatum by agreeing to call an election after the budget is passed in the second half of January 2011.
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has relented to the Green Party's ultimatum by agreeing to call an election after the budget is passed in the second half of January 2011.
Unions Call For Dublin Mass Demo
Ireland's congress of trade unions has called for a mass demonstration against the "harshest budget since the foundation of the State", this Saturday.
Ireland's congress of trade unions has called for a mass demonstration against the "harshest budget since the foundation of the State", this Saturday.
Woman Charged Over Harney Paint Assault
A Dublin city councillor accused of throwing paint over Minister for Health Mary Harney at an official event has been formally charged with assault.
A Dublin city councillor accused of throwing paint over Minister for Health Mary Harney at an official event has been formally charged with assault.
Islands Will Bear Brunt Of Cuts - SF
Donegal's island communities will be worst affected by the impact of government budget cuts, according to Sinn Fein Senator Pearse Doherty.
Donegal's island communities will be worst affected by the impact of government budget cuts, according to Sinn Fein Senator Pearse Doherty.
Confidence Vote Looms For Taoiseach
A Fianna Fáil TD has began the process for a motion of no confidence in Taoiseach Brian Cowen. Backbencher Tom Kitt is believed to be taking signatures within the party, along with five other rebel deputies pushing for new leadership ahead of January's election.
A Fianna Fáil TD has began the process for a motion of no confidence in Taoiseach Brian Cowen. Backbencher Tom Kitt is believed to be taking signatures within the party, along with five other rebel deputies pushing for new leadership ahead of January's election.
Irish News on Mon, Nov 23 2009, 5,844 days ago
Roads Begin To Reopen As Flooding Recedes
Gardaí have announced the re-opening of a number of flooded roads as the deluge begins to recede.
Gardaí have announced the re-opening of a number of flooded roads as the deluge begins to recede.
Welfare Payments To Be Delayed By Strike
Some 55,000 social welfare recipients will have to go an extra day without their welfare cheque as the upcoming strike action by the public sector will mean benefit offices will be closed.
Some 55,000 social welfare recipients will have to go an extra day without their welfare cheque as the upcoming strike action by the public sector will mean benefit offices will be closed.
Taoiseach To Visit Flooded Areas
Taoiseach Brian Cowen will be visiting the areas worst effected by the weekend's flooding. Mr Cowen will travel to Galway, Clare, Tipperary and Cork today as extensive parts of the south and west have gone on alert as further heavy rain is forecast.
Taoiseach Brian Cowen will be visiting the areas worst effected by the weekend's flooding. Mr Cowen will travel to Galway, Clare, Tipperary and Cork today as extensive parts of the south and west have gone on alert as further heavy rain is forecast.
Bomb 'Attempt To Derail Peace': Baggott
A bomb explosion in Belfast at the weekend has threatened to explode hopes that policing powers will soon be devolved to the local Assembly.
A bomb explosion in Belfast at the weekend has threatened to explode hopes that policing powers will soon be devolved to the local Assembly.
Irish Scientists Close On Leukaemia Cure
Irish researchers have today revealed results from a recent trials of a new treatment for a rare form of leukaemia which, they say, have proved very promising.
Irish researchers have today revealed results from a recent trials of a new treatment for a rare form of leukaemia which, they say, have proved very promising.
Teenager Killed As Car Flips In Galway
A teenager has been killed in a tragic crash in County Galway last night. The 16-year-old male was fatally injured when the car he was a front seat passenger in left the road. According to Gardai the impact led to the vehicle being overturned.
A teenager has been killed in a tragic crash in County Galway last night. The 16-year-old male was fatally injured when the car he was a front seat passenger in left the road. According to Gardai the impact led to the vehicle being overturned.
Cork Hospital Workers Exempted From Strike
Hospital workers in Cork have been exempted from the national day of strike action tomorrow because of the recent flooding.
Hospital workers in Cork have been exempted from the national day of strike action tomorrow because of the recent flooding.
Irish News on Fri, Nov 23 2007, 6,575 days ago
Seven Years For 'Best Friend' Killing
A foreign national, who pretended that his best friend had committed suicide, when he had in fact fatally stabbed him, has been sentenced.
A foreign national, who pretended that his best friend had committed suicide, when he had in fact fatally stabbed him, has been sentenced.
AK-47 Gunman Held In Dublin
Gardaí officers are continuing to question a man in Dublin today after he was found to be carrying an AK-47 assault rifle. They are now holding the 22-year-old following the seizure of the dangerous weapon in the city centre.
Gardaí officers are continuing to question a man in Dublin today after he was found to be carrying an AK-47 assault rifle. They are now holding the 22-year-old following the seizure of the dangerous weapon in the city centre.
Road Death Toll Rises Again
There's a mounting toll of Irish road deaths with another fatality taking place this morning. A man in his 40s has been killed in the latest crash, this time on the Cashel bypass in Co Tipperary.
There's a mounting toll of Irish road deaths with another fatality taking place this morning. A man in his 40s has been killed in the latest crash, this time on the Cashel bypass in Co Tipperary.
Three Held In Dublin Drugs Seizure
Police drug unit officers have been busy in Dublin, locating and seizing a huge haul of illegal drugs, said to be worth around €1.4 million. Gardai from Dundrum, assisted by the specialist Blackrock Drug Unit made the discovery following a planned search of a house in Carrickmines last night.
Police drug unit officers have been busy in Dublin, locating and seizing a huge haul of illegal drugs, said to be worth around €1.4 million. Gardai from Dundrum, assisted by the specialist Blackrock Drug Unit made the discovery following a planned search of a house in Carrickmines last night.
Immigrant-Friendly Policies Sought
A group that is representing a variety of organisations working on behalf of immigrants into Ireland is calling on the Government to make its immigration policies more family-friendly.
A group that is representing a variety of organisations working on behalf of immigrants into Ireland is calling on the Government to make its immigration policies more family-friendly.
Bench Warrant Issued For Youth
Police are now looking for a youngster who failed to turn up in a Dublin court this week. A warrant has been issued by the Dublin Children’s Court for the arrest of the 14-year-old boy.
Police are now looking for a youngster who failed to turn up in a Dublin court this week. A warrant has been issued by the Dublin Children’s Court for the arrest of the 14-year-old boy.
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