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Irish News on Tue, Jun 18 2019, 2,557 days ago

Sinn Féin Criticise 'Missed Opportunity' Of Climate Action Plan
The government's Climate Action Plan has been described as a "missed opportunity" by Sinn Féin Louth TD Gerry Adams.

Irish News on Mon, Jun 18 2018, 2,922 days ago

Govt Urged To Proceed With Abortion Legislation Before Summer Recess
Fianna Fáil have called on the government to proceed with abortion legislation ahead of the Dáil's summer recess. Party spokesperson on Health, Stephen Donnelly, said the legislation should be debated, second stage passed and the Bill should be handed over to committee before the summer break.
Appeal Issued For Missing Teenager Ahmed Salah
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Ahmed Salah. The teenager has been missing from the Templeogue area in Dublin since Friday, 15 June. He is described as 182cm in height, medium build, brown eyes and black hair.

Irish News on Thu, Jun 18 2015, 4,018 days ago

Labour Welcome Committee To Reform Rental Sector
Labour have welcomed the announcement by Minister for the Environment, Alan Kelly, to reform Ireland's private rental sector. According to the party, more people are living in rented housing today than at any time since the 1950s.
'Suspicious Package' Handed In To Gay And Lesbian Equality Network in Dublin
A "suspicious package" has been delivered to the offices of the Gay and Lesbian Equality Network in Dublin city centre. It is understood that an envelope containing "a powdery substance" was handed into the offices this morning.
Garda Appeal For Help Tracing Missing 23-Year-Old Woman
Gardaí in Carlow have appealed for help in tracing missing 23-year-old Danielle Gorman. Ms Gorman has been missing from Tullow Road, Carlow since Tuesday 16 June. It is understood that she was last seen in the evening.
Sinn Féin Accuse Govt Of Being 'Anti-Woman'
The Fine Gael and Labour government have been accused of being "anti-women" following the news that funding for the Rape Crisis Network Ireland is to be cut. Sinn Féin's Pádraig Mac Lochlainn described the total funding cut as "devastating". "This latest cut ...
FF Call For CPR Training To Be Mandatory In Irish Schools
Training in CPR techniques should be mandatory in all of Ireland's schools, Fianna Fáil has said.
Taoiseach To Meet With British PM
Taoiseach Enda Kenny is in London to meet with British Prime Minister David Cameron. The Taoiseach attended a commemorative banquet at the City of London’s Guildhall to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, to highlight the role played by Irishmen at that major battle.
Hundreds Attend Berkeley Vigil For Irish Students
Hundreds of people attended a candlelit vigil in Berkeley, California, to pay their respects after six people died when a balcony collapsed. Five Irish students died in the incident, with seven more remaining in hospital – two of which are said to be in a serious condition.
50 New Jobs Promised For Roscommon
Fifty new jobs have been promised for Roscommon with the establishment of a new medical devices manufacturing plant. Moss Vision, which produces intraocular lenses for ophthalmic industry, is to establish the new plant at the IDA Business park in Roscommon town.
Apartment Complex Fire Investigated
An investigation has been launched into the cause of a fire at an apartment complex in Dublin city on Wednesday afternoon. The apartments in Love Lane, Dublin 2, were evacuated when firefighters were called just after 14:30 yesterday.

Irish News on Wed, Jun 18 2014, 4,383 days ago

Govt's Handling Of Medical Cards Is A 'Catastrophe' - Adams
Sinn Féin Leader Gerry Adams has asked Taoiseach Enda Kenny if those adversely affected by the removal of Medical Cards will be compensated and for the government to state clearly if all those who need medical cards will get them.
Coca Cola To Sponsor Dublin Bikes Expansion Scheme
Dublin City Council and JCDecaux Ireland have announced that Coca-Cola Zero will become the commercial partner of dublinbikes in a three-year agreement.
Tánaiste To Discuss Undocumented Irish
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore is beginning two days of meetings in Washington D.C. to highlight the plight of over 50,000 undocumented Irish people currently living in the U.S.
Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Dublin Collision
A woman has been seriously injured after she was hit by a car on Dublin's south side on Tuesday night. The incident occurred on the Rock Road at around 8.10pm. The pedestrian, 24, was taken to Saint Vincent's Hospital where she remains in a critical condition.
Met Eireann Issues High Temperature Warning
Ireland is set to reach temperatures of 28 degrees today, according to Met Eireann. The highest values are likely to be in midland areas.

Irish News on Tue, Jun 18 2013, 4,748 days ago

IHRC Calls For More Decisive Action On Magdalene Redress
A comprehensive redress scheme for all survivors of the Magdalene Laundries has been called for by the Irish Human Rights Commission (IHRC).
Calls For Resignation Of School Board Chair Over Anti-Abortion Leaflets
Calls have been made for the resignation of the chairman of a Catholic primary school board in south Co Dublin after he distributed leaflets for an anti-abortion rally to the pupils of his school. Mr Shaw distributed the leaflets for the Vigil for Life rally being held in Dublin on June 08.
G8 Agree To End Payments To Terrorists
A tweet from British Prime Minister David Cameron has revealed that the G8 summit has reached an agreement to "stamp out" ransom payments to terrorists. His tweet read: "Another #G8UK result: leaders agree to stamp out ransom payments to terrorists, calling on companies to follow lead.
27-Year-Old Man Dies In Co Cork Road Crash
Gardaí have confirmed the death of a 27-year-old man in a road crash in Co Cork. The man was killed when his car left the road and hit a ditch sometime between 12:30 and 03:20 on Tuesday morning, in Youghal.
Fathers Rights Groups Claims Responsibility For Taoiseach Protest
Reponsibility for a picket of Taoiseach Enda Kenny's, where a number of protesters were wearing masks, has been claimed by a group called Fathers Rights Ireland. A spokesman for the group has claimed that they chose to protest on Fathers Day to highlight a lack of rights for fathers.
Donegal County Council Wind Farm Approval Overturned
Donegal County Council's decision to approve 25 large wind turbines for a 475-hectare site near Glenties, has been overturned by An Bord Pleanála.
Gardaí Confirm Kerry Mother And Daughter Were Murdered
It has been confirmed that gardaí are treating the deaths of a mother and daughter in Co Kerry as murder. Named as Jolanta Lubiene (27) and her daughter Enrika (8), their bodies were found at their home in Killorglin on Sunday night.
Garda Appeal After Thieves Steal €10,000 From Car Buyers
Gardaí have launched a fresh appeal for information about an armed hold-up in which a couple were robbed of €10,000 as they waited to pay for a car they had agreed to buy.
INTO Members Vote To Accept Haddington Road Proposals
Members if the Irish National Teachers' Organisation have voted to accept the proposed Haddington Road agreement, with a majority of 63% in favour and 37% against.

Irish News on Mon, Jun 18 2012, 5,113 days ago

McAreavey Murder Trail Enters Fifth Week
The Michaela McAreavey murder trail, being held in Mauritius, is entering it’s fifth week. Today's proceedings are expected to involve discussion about CCTV images from the Legends Hotel reception area taken on the day that Mrs McAreavey was murdered.
Suspended Sentence For Sex Assault Dentist
A 60-year old dentist has been given a 15-month suspended jail sentence for sexually assaulting a dental nurse at his practice over five years ago.
Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Road Traffic Accidents
Two young men died over the weekend in separate road traffic incidents in Co Mayo and Co Wexford. In Co Wexford a 19-year-old man was killed after the car in which he was travelling hit a wall and entered the water in Courtown Harbour at about 10.30pm on Friday.
8 Years for Amateur Boxing Coach Who Abused Teens
Leading amateur boxing coach Frank Mulligan has been sentenced to eight years in prison for child abuse. Mulligan from Smithboro, Co Monaghan had pleaded guilty to two counts of raping a 14-year-old boy in 1998.
IPHA Say HSE Not Funding New Medicines
The organisation representing the pharmaceutical industry has claimed that patients are not getting access to new medicines. The Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association (IPHA) also claims that the HSE is not funding medicines that have been independently deemed as cost-effective.
12 Years For Killer Of Lifelong Friend
31-year-old Aidan Finnegan has been jailed for 12 years for the killing of a lifelong friend. Mr Finnegan of Whitestown Avenue, Hartstown in Blanchardstown had pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Dara McCormack, 24, just over six years ago.
Recycling Plant Fire Extinguished After Three Day Blaze
Fire fighters have finally managed to extinguish a blaze at the Panda Waste facility in Meath, which had been burning for three days. The fire broke out late on Wednesday night at one of the recycling units in the complex at Beauparc, 7km south of Slane.
Wallace Leaves Car Illegally Parked In Aer Lingus Staff Car Park
Embattled Independent TD Mick Wallace now faces another bill of €140 after his four-wheel drive BMW was towed from the Aer Lingus staff car park. Mr Wallace, spotted in the departure lounge of Dublin Airport last Friday, left his BMW illegally parked in the Aer Lingus staff car park.
EU Ruling On Gender Will See Rise In Insurance For Women
New rules banning gender discrimination will see women drivers facing an insurance hike of €100.

Irish News on Fri, Jun 18 2010, 5,844 days ago

Law Brings Psycho Worries 'To A Head'
The Justice Minister Dermot Ahern has said he hopes new legislation published will lead to the closure of all head shops around the country.
Victorious Kenny Celebrates Vote Success
Fine Gael Leader Enda Kenny was last night celebrating after his victory in yesterday's confidence vote. Mr Kenny won the backing of a majority of the party's 70 TDs, MEPs and Senators, some 45 of which made contributions during the meeting.
Drumcree Parade May Be Ruled Illegal
A loyal order parade that was at the heart of deadly disturbances in the North for years is threatening to burst back onto the front pages.
Aer Lingus Flies (A Little) Higher
The Irish flag-carrier Aer Lingus has enjoyed a better performance in April and May this year than last.
Bomb Alert Shuts Border Police Station
Army bomb disposal experts are examining a van abandoned outside a border police station. About 350 residents in Aughnacloy, Co Tyrone, have been evacuated from their homes due to the ongoing security alert.

Irish News on Thu, Jun 18 2009, 6,209 days ago

Gang War Feared Over Latest Murder
Last night's fatal shooting in Dublin has sparked fears of a bloody 'turf-war' between rival drug gangs. Gardaí at Coolock were called to the murder scene at approximately 7.30pm on Wednesday.
Teenager Found Dead In Killarney
The body of a 17-year-old man has been found on the Rock Road, Killarney, Co Kerry. Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery, that took place today at 1.45 am. The teenager was pronounced dead at scene, and is not thought to have been there long.
Border Security In Focus
The Irish Government must do more on cross-border security measures. There has been a call for action by the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee which said co-operation between the two countries on policing and justice matters had never been closer, but "needed to get even closer".
RTÉ Workers Take Pay Cut
In a ground-breaking move, staff at the state-run broadcaster, RTÉ are to take a pay cut after becoming what is thought to be the first-ever public body in the Irish Republic's workforce to vote for a wage reduction. The workers voted by a margin of 56.7% to 43.3% to accept pay cuts ranging from 2.
EU Summit To Discuss Irish Guarantees On The Lisbon Treaty
Taoiseach Brian Cowell and his European counterparts are today attending the EU summit in Brussels, where they are expected to agree on a series of legally binding assurances to Ireland on the operation of the Lisbon Treaty.
Irish Film Channel To Hit Small Screens
A piece of legislation that will replace all previous broadcasting regulations for services in the Irish Republic, is expected to pass all stages in the Dáil today.
Britney Lands In Dublin
US pop star Britney Spears is in Dublin today - apparently with an entourage of over 100 people. Her support includes 60 dancers, the band, road crew and technicians, as well as her young sons, Jayden James and Sean Preston.

Irish News on Wed, Jun 18 2008, 6,574 days ago

Fatal Crash Is Latest Road Tragedy
Gardaí at Wicklow are investigating a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision which occurred near Blainroe, Co. Wicklow sometime this morning. Gardaí became aware of the collision at 7.
Derry Donegal Cross-Border Co-Operation In Focus
It has been revealed that talks on a number of issues of common interest to the Co Londonderry and Co Donegal areas are being discussed at a series of meetings held regularly between both councils.
Beleaguered Tanaiste Refuses Legal Move On Cross Border Food
There will be no legislative move to force supermarket food retailers to lower prices in the Irish Republic. Tanaiste and Minster for Trade and Enterprise Mary Coughlan is adamant that there will be no legal change to force retailers to cut their prices.
Baby Road Death Is 'Youngest Victim'
The funerals of an NI-born mother and daughter - which are due to be held on Friday in Derry - will be made all the more poignant because the baby girl killed in the Co. Donegal horror road crash this week is believed to be the youngest ever victim of Ulster’s roads.
Man Arrested Over Monaghan Sex Attack
A man in his thirties has been arrested in connection with the serious sexual assault of an elderly woman in Monaghan earlier this week. The 86-year-old woman was attacked in her home, near the town centre, in the early hours of Monday morning.
Over 1,000 People Bare All At Blarney Castle
More than 1,000 people bared all at Blarney Castle in Ireland for a mass nude photograph by an acclaimed contemporary artist from the US. The challenge took place yesterday as part of the Cork Summer Festival where volunteers stripped naked for renowned artist Spencer Tunick.
Plaque Unveiled To Honour Anti-Apartheid Strikers
A plaque commemorating a group of supermarket workers who staged a two-and-a-half year anti-apartheid strike in the 1980s will be unveiled in central Dublin today.
'Heavy Rain' Predicted Across The Country
'Take care on the roads' is the message for motorists across Ireland today, as outbreaks of heavy rain have been forecast for many parts of the country. Forecasters have warned that the heavy downpours could lead to reduced visibility on the roads.
Mobile Mania In Ireland
It's definitely 'good to talk' in Ireland, as the latest figures show that Irish people are becoming increasingly reliant on their mobile phones, with 52% of all the phone calls made in Ireland, being made on mobiles.
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