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Irish News on Fri, Jan 17 2020, 2,192 days ago

Young Man Dies In Cork City Assault
A 20 year-old man has lost his life in an assault in Cork city. Gardaí rushed to the scene on Brandon Road following the assault at around 9.20pm on Thursday evening, 16 January.
Warning Issued Over Videos Of Murdered Teen
Gardaí have urged members of the public not to share images and videos relating to the murder of Keane Mulready-Woods. A statement said reports of "unverified" footage circulating on social messaging apps is causing distress to the murdered teen's family.
Arrest As €100k Cannabis Seized In Co Sligo
A man is under arrest over the discovery of suspected cannabis worth an estimated €100,000 in Sligo. Gardaí uncovered the drugs, along with a sum of cash, during a search of a property in Ballymote on Thursday evening, 16 January.
IT Solutions Firm Creates 100 Jobs In Co Kildare
A leading Irish provider of compliant IT solutions is to create at least 100 jobs at its headquarters in Sallins, Co Kildare. Odyssey VC said the recruitment drive, supported by Enterprise Ireland, was made possible due to consistent yearly growth since it was established in 2015.
Risk Management Company To Set Up In Limerick
Industry leading firm AxiomSL has announced plans to establish operations in Co Limerick. The office relocation to the National Technology Park in Plassey is hoped to create as many as 100 jobs over the next five years.
Dublin Reading Campaign Launched For Children
Dublin City Council has released details of the 2020 book for the Citywide Reading Campaign, an initiative to promote reading for pleasure among children.
Red List Of Irish Stoneflies Published
The 13th Red List of the Stoneflies of Ireland has been published, with two species deemed under extinction.

Irish News on Thu, Jan 17 2019, 2,557 days ago

Dublin Gardaí Searching For Missing 21-Year-Old
A young man has gone missing from his home in Dublin, sparking a Gardaí appeal. Officers in Rathmines are appealing for help in finding the 21-year-old, Joe O'Boyle, who was last seen on May Street, Dublin 1, on the afternoon of Tuesday 15 January.
Initiative Launched To Study Affect Of Parental Alcohol Abuse On Children
A new initiative has been launched to highlight the impacts of parental alcohol misuse on children. The project called 'Silent Voices' aims to promote an understanding of the issue and develop a support mechanism for those affected.
Gardaí Appeal To Help Find Missing Cork Man
Gardaí in County Cork are appealing for help in finding a man missing from the area. 56-year-old Peter Oliver has not been seen since Monday 14 December, when he is believed to have been in the Skibbereen area.
Changes To Leaving Cert System Widens Gap Among Students
Changes to the Leaving Certificate grading system have led the achievement gap between disadvantaged schools and others to widen, according to a study by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).
'Green Card' System To Be Rolled Out For Cross-Border Drivers
People driving across the border between the Republic of Ireland and the UK, including Northern Ireland, will be required to purchase a 'Green Card' in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Fianna Fáil Express Worry At Govt's Lack Of Brexit Preparation
With just 71 days until Brexit becomes a reality, a Fianna Fáil candidate for Wexford has hit out at the Government's lack of organisation, especially at the Rosslare Europort customs facility. Lisa McDonald expressed concern about "the poor level of domestic preparedness here in Ireland".
Sinn Fein Urge Irish Govt To Stand Firm On Backstop
Sinn Fein is urging Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the Irish Government to stand firm on the border backstop, as Westminster has been plunged into disarray following the rejection of UK Prime Minister Theresa May's Withdrawal Agreement.

Irish News on Wed, Jan 17 2018, 2,922 days ago

Appeal Issued For 14-Year-Old Michael McDonagh
Gardaí have issued appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Michael McDonagh. The teenager was last seen at 8pm on the evening of 15th January, 2018 on the Main Street in Newbridge. He is described as approximately 5'10" in height, of slight build with short brown hair.

Irish News on Tue, Jan 17 2017, 3,287 days ago

Role Of Religion In School Admissions To Be Reformed
The Minister for Education, Richard Bruton, has announced his intention to reform the role of religion in the school admissions system. Minister Bruton made the commitment in a speech at a seminar by campaign group Equate.
New Cycle Training Standard Aims To Reduce Road Fatalities
Funding has been announced for the new national cycle training standard, Cycle Right.

Irish News on Fri, Jan 17 2014, 4,383 days ago

Ireland Property Crash Is Over - NAMA
The property crash in Ireland is over, according to the Chairman of the National Asset Management Agency Frank Daly. Mr Daly was speaking at a briefing in Cork when he said that property market had moved into a "different phase" with prices beginning to "move off the bottom".
Woman And Child Hit By Car While Walking On Dublin Street
A woman has been killed after being hit by a car as she pushed a pram along a Dublin street. Gardaí have reported that the woman in her 30s was killed and a child injured when they were hit by a car on the main Dublin Road into Balbriggan.
26-Year-Old Man Killed In Farming Accident
A man has been killed in a farming accident in Knockea, Co Cork. According to reports the 26-year-old man was found trapped under a trailer at around 12:45am. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation into the death has been launched by the Health and Safety Authority.
Gardaí Officers Treated In Hospital After Crash
Two gardaí officers have received hospital treatment after their patrol car was involved in a collision. The patrol car collided with a car at around 11:00 on Thursday in Kilmallock in Co Limerick, according to a report by the Irish Independent.
Four Injured In Apartment Fire
Four people, including a child, are receiving hospital treatment after being injured in a fire in Balbriggan, Co Dublin. Emergency services were call at around 01:00 on Friday to an apartment at Landy's Court, Millstreet. It is understood that two adults and a child were in the apartment.
Construction Of New Cork Jail To Begin
The construction of a new €35 million jail in Cork is to begin on Monday, expected to replace the current prison by the end of 2015.
Protests Held Over Jailing Of 79-Year-Old Woman
A protest has been held at the Department of Justice over the jailing of a 79-year-old woman for defy a court order in relation to a charge of trespass at Shannon Airport.
DSP Introduce Short-Notice Signing For Jobseekers
The unemployed will be expected to sign on at short notice in a move to tackle potential welfare fraud, the Department of Social Protection has announced.
CIF Predict 10,000 Job Boost For Construction Industry
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) have predicted that up to 10,000 jobs could be created in the construction industry in the coming year. The CIF claim that the jobs boost will be driven by a demand for new housing and home renovation schemes.

Irish News on Thu, Jan 17 2013, 4,748 days ago

Busy Urban Garda Station To Close 'Within Weeks'
As part of the governments ongoing review of services it has been revealed that one of busiest urban garda stations will close “in a matter of weeks”.
€420m To Be Saved By The Health Service By 2016
A further €420m in health service savings are hoped to be made over the next three years. The government announced the savings plan during the latest round of talks on an extension to the Croke Park agreement. At the meeting trade unions heard that the savings for 2013 would be €150m.
Man Further Remanded Over Dublin Apartment Fire
A 29-year-old man charged with torching the home of his ex-girlfriend in Dublin last weekend has been remanded in custody for a further two weeks. Last Sunday night several occupants of the house on the South Circular Road were rescued by garda using a ladder.
80 New Jobs To Be Created By Tayto Park Expansion
The Tayto crisp factory and theme park in Co Meath is to create some 80 new jobs with an expansion to both sites. Largo Foods and Tayto Park, owned by Ray Coyle, will both be expanded bringing the total work force to almost 800.
Garda Launch Investigation Into Threat Video
A video in which a group of armed and masked men threaten violence against named individuals is under investigation by the gardai. During the two minute video, thought to have been made at a premises in north Dublin, the masked men issue threats of using pipe bombs to blow up women and children.
Right-To-Die Case To Appear Before Supreme Court
The 19th February has been set as the provisional date to hear the appeal of a terminally ill woman, who last week lost her challenge to the ban on assisted suicide. 59-year-old Marie Fleming, who has multiple sclerosis, launched a High Court challenge over her right to die.
Anglo Irish Bank Collapse Trial Delayed Until 2014
It could take up to a year before those accused in connection with the collapse of the Anglo Irish Bank stand trial, the High Court has heard. The Director of Corporate Enforcement was granted a one-year extension to retain documentation seized during the four-year investigation.
HSE Extend Application Period For Nurse Scheme
The HSE’s controversial graduate nurse recruitment scheme is to be extended by two weeks, due to the rate of applications to date being slower than anticipated. "As of yesterday we had a very slow level of application,” HSE Director of Human Resources Barry O’Brien told RTÉ’s Morning Ireland.
HMV Limerick Staff Begin Sit-In Over Pay
Staff at an HMV store in Limerick have begun a sit-in after being told that they would not be paid. HMV Ireland entered receivership on Wednesday, with all 16 stores across the State closing. HMV have said the closures are temporary as they look to secure a buyer for the chain.

Irish News on Tue, Jan 17 2012, 5,114 days ago

Sale of Dublin Port 'Lunacy' - Labour
The Labour party has said speculation over the sale of Dublin Port was "lunacy" and "made no sense".
ICTU Meets Burton To Discuss CE 'Crisis'
Members of the congress of trade unions are to meet with the Minister for Social Protection to discuss the "developing crisis" in the Community Sector. A delegation from the Irish Congress of Trade Unions will meet with the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton, at 4.
Childers Welcomes New Euro President
The Labour MEP Nessa Childers has welcomed the victory of socialist leader Martin Schultz who has been voted the new President of the European Parliament. Mr Shultz is a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany and was voted into the role on Tuesday with 387 votes in favour out of 670 cast.
First Gum Clinic Opens In Monaghan Hospital
For the first time, a sexual health Genito Urinary Clinic (GUM) has been opened in Monaghan Hospital, according to the HSE on Tuesday.
Cowen Welcomes Progress On Edenderry-Enfield Road
A local Fianna Fáil TD has welcomed the announcement that the Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar has allocated €26m towards the construction phase of the new Edenderry-Enfield road.
SIPTU Condemns Cutting Of Home Help
Worker's union SIPTU has slammed a proposed 4.5% reduction in home help hours proposed in the Health Service Executive (HSE) Service Plan. The union said the reduction, published on Monday, "flew in the face" of the Government’s stated commitment to primary care.
Expert Abortion Group Established
A Fine Gael TD has welcomed the establishment of an expert group to look at the issues raised by a European Court ruling on abortion. The group has been set up by the Government, and is due to report back within six months on the issue.
Taoiseach Offers Condolences For Aengus Fanning
The Taoiseach has expressed his sadness on learning of the death of Aengus Fanning, Editor of the Sunday Independent newspaper.
Euro Stability Bond Auction 'Successful'
An auction by the authority overseeing Euro recovery has announced it has attracted €4.6 billion in bids despite being credit downgraded hours beforehand.

Irish News on Mon, Jan 17 2011, 5,479 days ago

Brian Cowen Awaits Leadership Poll
Opinions remain divided, as Dáil TDs get ready for an anonymous vote of confidence in the Taoiseach, Brain Cowen. However, Micheál Martin has said he expects Brian Cowen to lose tomorrow's poll on his leadership of Fianna Fáil.
Cancelled Flights As Aer Lingus Rota Opposed
High flyers in Aer Lingus are being brought down to earth today as the airline is introducing new cabin crew rosters, which have been opposed by the IMPACT trade union.
Thousands Expected At Michaela's Funeral
The funeral of Michaela McAreavey, the daughter of Tyrone Gaelic football boss Mickey Harte, is due to take place today. Thousands of mourners are expected at the funeral, including Irish president Mary McAleese and other high profile dignitaries.
Derry Blasted As Belfast Traffic Diverted
An overnight explosion and a security alert in Belfast added to travel woes for Northern drivers this morning. First, in the early hours of this morning, an explosion occurred close to Guildhall Square in Londonderry. The device detonated at the City of Culture office at around 3.
Ombudsman Probes Second Fatal Crash
The Garda Ombudsman Commission has launched an investigation after a 22-year-old man died in a road crash in Co Galway last night. The crash happened outside Williamstown near Tuam at around midnight.
Arann Flies To Scotland With Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus and Aer Arann have announced plans for a new route from Shannon to Edinburgh as part of the franchise agreement between the two airlines. From 27 March, Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Aer Arann, will provide flights to Shannon from Edinburgh five days a week.

Irish News on Thu, Jan 17 2008, 6,575 days ago

Le Pen Will Urge 'Non' Vote
Ireland is to get a dose of European-style far-right politics with a visit by French right-wing politician Jean-Marie Le Pen.
Cutbacks Hit Nurse Morale
Ireland's largest trade union has claimed that morale among nurses is at an all-time low. SIPTU - which represents a minority of nurses in the Irish health system - has said that ongoing cutbacks by the Health Service Executive (HSE) have caused outrage among its members.
Deadly Road Toll Rises
Road crashes have again claimed lives with news that two people died in separate road accidents in Co Kildare and Co Tipperary. A 51-year-old man died in hospital in the early hours of this morning after he was knocked down and fatally injured by a car in Carbury, Co Kildare, at around 8.
Alleged Sex Boss Held
The gardaí in north Cork have arrested a man as part of an investigation into organised prostitution. The 51-year-old was detained by detectives from the Criminal Assets Bureau at around 7.
Irish Inflation Down - But Only Marginally
There was a slight fall in Ireland's inflation rate last month. According to the Central Statistics Office (CSO) report the official rate for December was 4.7%, compared to 5% in November.
Construction Pessimism Reaches High
A survey by the FÁS/ESRI has found the level of pessimism in the construction industry has reached depressingly high levels.
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