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Irish News on Wed, Nov 27 2019, 2,192 days ago

DPD Ireland To Create 120 New Jobs In Athlone
DPD Ireland have announced the creation of 120 new jobs at its distribution centre in Athlone. The parcel delivery firm is creating the jobs with a €2 million investment in expanding its central sorting hub.

Irish News on Tue, Nov 27 2018, 2,557 days ago

Public Trust In Garda At Record High
Some 80% of respondents to the Garda Public Attitudes Survey have said that they are "satisfied" with their local garda service.
Job Stress In Ireland On The Rise But Remains Below EU Average
The level of job stress in Ireland remains below the European average despite rising from 8% in 2010 to 17% in 2015, according to the latest ESRI survey.

Irish News on Mon, Nov 27 2017, 2,922 days ago

Wasdell Group To Create 300 Jobs In Dundalk
Wasdell Group, a UK-based pharmaceutical packaging, testing and distribution company, has announced the creation of 300 jobs at a new facility to be established in Dundalk.

Irish News on Fri, Nov 27 2015, 3,653 days ago

Annual Drink Driving Campaign Launched By Garda And RSA
Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have launched their annual Christmas and New Year Road Safety Campaign, following a survey that revealed 284,000 drivers admitted to drink driving in the past 12 months.
Govt Urged To Protect Migrant Workers
The government has been urged to help end the exploitation of migrant workers across Ireland, by Sinn Féin Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh.
Garda Appeal For Missing 45-Year-Old Woman
Gardaí in Santry have appealed for help to trace missing 45-year-old Enda Harris, who was last seen in the Beaumont area on Thursday afternoon. It is believed Ms Harris was seen getting on a bus at about 16:00 yesterday. She is described as being 5'5'' tall and with blonde shoulder length hair.
Operation Solas Launches In Galway
Gardaí in Galway have launched Operation Solas, which calls on motorists to the check that their car's lights function correctly, following last years successful operation.
FF Concerned Over High Rates Of Poverty And Deprivation
Fianna Fáil has raised concerns about the continued high rates of poverty and deprivation following the release of the latest EU SILC data from the CSO. The party's spokesperson on Social Protection, Willie O'Dea, said that the at-risk of poverty rate has increased from 15% in 2013 to 16% in 2014.
Revenue Officers Seize Khat At Dublin Airport
Revenue officers have seized 53kgs of khat worth an estimated €26,000 at Dublin Airport. Khat is a flowering plant native to East Africa and South Western Arabia.
Taoiseach To Attend British Irish Council Summit
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny is to attend the British Irish Council (BIC) meeting in London hosted by Secretary of State, Theresa Villiers.

Irish News on Thu, Nov 27 2014, 4,018 days ago

Fine Gael Slams SF For 'Forcing' Dáil Suspension
Fine Gael has accused Sinn Féin of using the Dáil to further its "cynical" political agenda. Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Michelle Mulherin, was speaking after Sinn Fein TD, Aengus O'Snodaigh forced the suspension of Dáil Eireann on three occasions today, Thursday.
Garda Given More Powers To Target Drink Driving
Gardaí will now have the power to conduct new Intoxication Impairment Tests at the roadside. Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, signed regulations that give effect to the provisions of the Road Traffic Act 2014 in relation to roadside impairment testing.
Minister Urges Teachers To Call Off Planned Strike
Minister for Education Jan O'Sullivan is urging teachers' unions to call off a planned strike next Tuesday. Second level school teachers are due to carry out a one-day protest over the junior cycle reform.
New Measures Introduced To Protect Children From Sex Abusers
Fine Gael has welcomed new measures to protect children from sex abusers who use the internet to stalk their victims. FG Senator for Clare, Martin Conway, said the new legislation "creates a range of offences to make it a criminal offence to target children through technology and communications".
Man Arrested In Connection With Cannabis Herb Find
Cannabis herb worth a street value of €60,000 has been seized in Cork. A man was arrested by gardaí who found the drugs during a planned raid at a house in Midleton after 3pm on Wednesday. The man is being detained at Midleton Garda Station.
HSE Publish 2015 National Service Plan
The HSE is to receive an additional €35m for mental health services, according to its 2015 National Service Plan (NSP) published today. Budget 2015 provides for the delivery of health and social care services within the funding allocation of €12.131bn net revenue budget.
Westport And Kinsale Scoop Prestigious Awards
Fáilte Ireland has announced that Westport and Kinsale have been crowned the 2014 National Large Tourism Town and National Small Tourism Town respectively.

Irish News on Wed, Nov 27 2013, 4,383 days ago

IFESA Issues Warning Ahead Of Waterford Station Closures
Fire stations in Waterford are to close temporarily due to “lack of cover for staff attending mandatory training”, the Irish Fire and Emergency Services Association (IFESA) has said.
Union Pickets At Killarny Container Crane Factory
A protest has been held at the Liebherr Ireland container crane factory in Killarney in a dispute over retrospective pay increase. SIPTU members staged the protest as part of "a suite of industrial action", including a ban on overtime and work stoppages by union members.
€20m To Be Invested In 'Milk Food' Research
Funding of more than €20m is to be used by the Foods for Health Ireland (FHI) group to research milk for bioactive ingredients that could be used to develop new foods with nutritional and health benefits.
Northgate To Create 150 New Jobs
A total of 150 new jobs are to created in Co Mayo by health services company Northgate. The new jobs will more than double the company's workforce in Ireland. The private company specialises in public service contract work and operates around the world.
Appeal Issued For Missing Athy Man
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help in tracing 28-year-old Darren Kirwan, who has been missing from his Kildare home for a week. Mr Kirwan, from Athy, was last seen on Wednesday 20 November. He is described as being 5'8" tall, with brown eyes and brown hair.
Brother Of Sinn Féin President Jailed For Raping Daughter
Liam Adams, the brother of Sinn Féin president and Louth TD Gerry Adams, has been jailed for 16 years for raping and abusing his daughter, Aine. In October, 58-year-old Adams was convicted of 10 charges, including rape and gross indecency.
19-Year-Old Man Arrested After Body Found In Co Kerry
Gardaí in Co Kerry have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with the discovery of a woman's body near the village of Lixnaw. According to garda, the body of a woman, believed to be in her 50s, was found by a neighbour shortly after 10am on Wednesday morning.

Irish News on Tue, Nov 27 2012, 4,748 days ago

Expert Group Publishes Report On Abortion
The Government has published the report from the expert group set up to advise Cabinet on abortion law which was discussed this morning. Minister for Health James Reilly says a decision will be made on when to provide legal certainty when an abortion can take place by the end of next month.
Report Assesses Risks From Incidents At Sellafield
Phil Hogan T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government today released the summary of a report prepared by an independent team of international experts which assesses the probable risks to Ireland from incidents at the Sellafield nuclear site.
Gardai Renew Appeal For Missing Louis Parsons
Gardai in Clondalkin are renewing their appeal to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of missing person 20-year-old Louis Parsons. Louis was last seen at 3am on the 18th November, 2012 on Bushfield Drive, Clondalkin.
CFAI Calls For Immediate Resolution To CF Patients Waiting For A Room
The Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland has said five CF patients waiting for a room at St Vincent's Hospital in Dublin. An agreement was signed in July with the group that a number of rroms would be kept free for CF patients when the new wing of the hospital opened in August.
New Legal Dispute Over Assets In Nevin Case
The High Court has reopened a legal dispute to rule if convicted murder Catherine Nevin is entitled to assets held jointly with her husband Tom Nevin. The 61-year-old is currently serving a life sentence for her husband's murder, after being convicted by a jury in 2000.
Mother From Cork Charged With Murdering Son
A mother from charged with killing her eight-year-old son, Anthony, has been sent forward for trial. Diana Ward, 42, of Harrison Place, is accused of murdering Anthony at their family hone on 3rd September 2012. A post mortem confirmed Anthony died from asphyxiation.
Govt Promises €370m For Construction Of Luas Link-Up Line
The Government has promised €370m for the construction of the Luas link-up line in Dublin city centre. Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar said approval from the Cabinet was secured and work is to begin in May 2013.
Reports Criticised Following Approval Of Shannon Airport's Separation From DAA
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Transport, Timmy Dooley TD, has criticised reports that the cabinet has approved Shannon airport's separation from the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA).
ECJ Rejects Pringle Challenge To EU Bailout Fund
Dublin Labour MEP, Emer Costello, has welcomed this morning's European Court of Justice's decision to reject Thomas Pringle's challenge against the establishment of the permanent EU bailout fund, the European Stability Mechanism (ESM), and its finding that the ESM complies with EU law.

Irish News on Fri, Nov 27 2009, 5,844 days ago

Cowen Calls For End To Economic 'Negativity'
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has said the "overwhelming negativity" over the economy was not in the country's national interest.
Bishops Called To Resign Over Report
The opposition parties have called for the resignation of the bishops named in the report published yesterday, detailing the Catholic church's culture of secrecy over abusive priests.
Irish EU Commissioner Secures Innovation Portfolio
Ireland has been given the Research and Innovation portfolio in the newly formed European Commission. Recent Irish nominee for the commission, Máire Geoghegan Quinn, will be allocated the portfolio by Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso.
Flooded Farmers To Receive Emergency Supplies
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) is to begin an operation to get emergency supplies of animal fodder to farmers in areas worst hit by the recent flooding. Areas of County Galway are still dealing with heavily flooded fields, leaving cattle without food.
Heated Words Cloud North's Justice Transfer
DUP leader Peter Robinson has censured Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness over what he claimed were failures to progress the devolution of policing and justice powers to the North's Assembly. However, Mr McGuinness dismissed the Stormont First Minister's criticism as as "a fabrication".
Loyalist Killer's Sentencing Adjourned
One of the North's most prominent loyalists, Torrens Knight, had his sentencing for a brutal assault on two sisters adjourned today. Knight, a convicted UFF killer, was found guilty of attacking the women in a Coleraine bar last month.
Lenihan Accused Of 'Misleading' Daíl Over Molloy Pension
Opposition party Fine Gael has said Brian Lenihan "misled" the Daíl over the controversial severance package awarded to ousted FÁS Director, Rody Doyle. Yesterday it emerged that Finance Minister Brian Lenihan has approved terms of the generous package, which included a €1.
Appeal Launched Over Dublin 'Serious' Assault
An appeal has been launched into a Dublin assault that left a man in his 30s needing treatment for serious head injuries.

Irish News on Thu, Nov 27 2008, 6,209 days ago

'Crisis Protection' As Mumbai Violence Continues
As news of the death of at least one British citizen has been confirmed, Irish people in the strife-torn Indian city of Mumbai are set to get protection in a specially set-up 'crisis centre'.
Northern Executive 'Welcome Southern Shoppers'
With shoppers from the Irish Republic already heading north in droves to benefit from the strength of the Euro, and with the British Government plan to cut VAT in sight, a senior NI Executive politician has welcomed the influx.
Dáil Defensive As Donegal TD Boils Over
There was high drama in the Dáil yesterday as an angry outburst from a Donegal TD led to his temporary exclusion from the House.
Job Losses As Border Retailer Closes
There were mixed messages this week with jobs lost as one border retailer closed down, while new positions were being created as another opened in the same region. Some 27 jobs have gone with the closure of Supervalu at the Retail Park in Letterkenny.
Celts To Storm Caernarfon
Historic Caernarfon in northwest Wales has been chosen to host the 30th annual Celtic Media Festival, which will take place between March 25-27, 2009. The three-day celebration of broadcasting and film talent will showcase excellence from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall and Brittany.

Irish News on Tue, Nov 27 2007, 6,575 days ago

Man Dies In Dublin Factory Incident
A man has died in an incident at a recycling plant in west Dublin. The incident happened around 5.30pm on Monday at the Merrywell Industrial Estate, near Clondalkin. It is understood that the man, who was in his 40s, was crushed by a truck. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Children Die In Longford Crash Tragedy
Two young girls have been killed in a road crash on the outskirts of Edgeworthstown in Co Longford. The collision happened around 9.30pm on Monday night. The girls, aged nine and six, were travelling in a black BMW that crashed into an embankment on the old N4 at Camlisk.
Two Held Over Cannabis And Ecstasy Seizure
Two men have been arrested following the seizure of large quantities of cannabis and ecstasy in Co. Dublin on Monday. Ten kilos of cannabis resin was discovered in a car, which was stopped at City Park in Saggart in a planned Garda operation on Monday afternoon. The driver of the car was arrested.
Could Falling Mortgages Mean Celtic Tiger Is Tamed?
New mortgages have fallen by a quarter, an indication of a slowdown in the overall housing market and of a sluggish Irish economy - leaving the construction industry vulnerable.
Fatal Cork House Fire 'Accidental'
An 87-year-old man has been killed in a fire at a house in Watergrasshill in Co Cork. The fire broke out around 8pm on Monday night and fire crews were called by a relative of the dead man, who had called to the house. The dead man, who has not yet been named, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Government Pays For 'Somme' Visitors To Collins Trail
The Irish Republic's government is part-funding a four-day visit by a Northern Ireland-based group that commemorates fallen soldiers from Ireland in WWI to Cork's commemorative trail to Irish republican leader, Michael Collins.
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