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Irish News on Fri, Oct 18 2024, 730 days ago
Water Supply Remains Up To Standard
Uisce Éireann has reassured customers supplied by the Vartry Water Treatment Plant in parts of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown and North Wicklow that their drinking water continues to meet regulatory standards.
Uisce Éireann has reassured customers supplied by the Vartry Water Treatment Plant in parts of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown and North Wicklow that their drinking water continues to meet regulatory standards.
Joint Initiative To Improve Education Outcomes
Education ministers from Northern Ireland and Ireland have jointly launched the RAISE programme, a collaborative effort aimed at addressing educational underachievement and disadvantage.
Education ministers from Northern Ireland and Ireland have jointly launched the RAISE programme, a collaborative effort aimed at addressing educational underachievement and disadvantage.
Over 10,000 Trees To Be Planted Across Ireland
Over 10,000 trees are to be planted on school grounds across Ireland in the next three years as part of the Coill na nÓg iniative.
Over 10,000 trees are to be planted on school grounds across Ireland in the next three years as part of the Coill na nÓg iniative.
Grant Scheme To Boost Rural Businesses In Northern Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced the launch of the Rural Business Development Grant Scheme. This initiative aims to provide financial support to micro businesses located in rural areas across Northern Ireland.
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced the launch of the Rural Business Development Grant Scheme. This initiative aims to provide financial support to micro businesses located in rural areas across Northern Ireland.
Irish News on Thu, Oct 18 2018, 2,922 days ago
Fine Gael Urge People To Vote For Change To Blasphemy Law
Fine Gael have urged people to support the yes vote to remove the crime of blasphemy from the Constitution. Making the call, Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan, said that blasphemy has no place in the modern Constitution of a democratic society.
Fine Gael have urged people to support the yes vote to remove the crime of blasphemy from the Constitution. Making the call, Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan, said that blasphemy has no place in the modern Constitution of a democratic society.
Irish News on Wed, Oct 18 2017, 3,287 days ago
Renewed Appeal For Barbara Walsh
The family of Barbara Walsh who disappeared in June 1985 has made a fresh appeal for information on RTÉ's Prime Time.
The family of Barbara Walsh who disappeared in June 1985 has made a fresh appeal for information on RTÉ's Prime Time.
Irish News on Tue, Oct 18 2016, 3,652 days ago
Fianna Fáil To Introduce Dáil Debate On Dementia
Fianna Fáil has announced a debate on dementia is to be held in the Dáil on Wednesday, 19 October.
Fianna Fáil has announced a debate on dementia is to be held in the Dáil on Wednesday, 19 October.
Tánaiste 'Disappointed' By AGSI Decision On Industrial Action
The Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Frances Fitzgerald, has said she is disappointed by the decision by the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) to take industrial action.
The Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Frances Fitzgerald, has said she is disappointed by the decision by the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) to take industrial action.
Irish News on Fri, Oct 18 2013, 4,748 days ago
High Court Dismisses Children's Referendum Challenge
A High Court challenged seeking to overturn the result of the Children's Referendum has been dismissed by the court.
A High Court challenged seeking to overturn the result of the Children's Referendum has been dismissed by the court.
Actions Of All Staff Involved With Savita Halappanavar To Be Reviewed
A special meeting of the board of the HSE West/North West Hospital Group, which met last night to discuss issues surrounding the Savita Halappanavar case, have ordered a "review of the actions of all staff" involved in her treatment.
A special meeting of the board of the HSE West/North West Hospital Group, which met last night to discuss issues surrounding the Savita Halappanavar case, have ordered a "review of the actions of all staff" involved in her treatment.
€450,000 Awarded In Damages To Sexual Abuse Victim
A woman who suffered 10 years of abuse has been award €450,000 in damages at the High Court.
A woman who suffered 10 years of abuse has been award €450,000 in damages at the High Court.
2014 Health Budget To See 1,000 More Job Cuts
1,000 public service jobs are to be cut next year, as part of cost saving efforts in 2014's health budget.
1,000 public service jobs are to be cut next year, as part of cost saving efforts in 2014's health budget.
Antibiotic Shortage Issue Raised
The Department of Health has warned of a shortage of a widely used antibiotic, Augmentin, from next month. According to the department, a shortage of the 375mg tablet is expected in a few weeks, followed by a shortage of the higher strength, 625mg tablet, in January.
The Department of Health has warned of a shortage of a widely used antibiotic, Augmentin, from next month. According to the department, a shortage of the 375mg tablet is expected in a few weeks, followed by a shortage of the higher strength, 625mg tablet, in January.
63-Year-Old Dies In Co Limerick Road Crash
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road crash in Co Limerick this morning. A 63-year-old man died in a two vehicle collision on the R523 in Athea at around 07:10am on Friday.
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road crash in Co Limerick this morning. A 63-year-old man died in a two vehicle collision on the R523 in Athea at around 07:10am on Friday.
Met Éireann Warn Of Possible Flooding
A yellow weather warning has been issued with up to 50mm of rain forecast in the next 24 hours, along with gale force winds. Met Éireann have warned that flooding is possible in some areas, particularly southern and eastern parts of Munster, much of Leinster and eastern parts of Ulster.
A yellow weather warning has been issued with up to 50mm of rain forecast in the next 24 hours, along with gale force winds. Met Éireann have warned that flooding is possible in some areas, particularly southern and eastern parts of Munster, much of Leinster and eastern parts of Ulster.
Public Transport Fare Increases 'Damaging'
Plans to raise public transport fares by up to 10% are "counterproductive" and "damaging", Sinn Féin transport spokesperson Dessie Ellis has said.
Plans to raise public transport fares by up to 10% are "counterproductive" and "damaging", Sinn Féin transport spokesperson Dessie Ellis has said.
New Science Centre Opens At UCD
The €175 million O'Brien Centre for Science has opened at University College Dublin. The new state-of-the-art science centre will house 2,500 undergraduate and postgraduate students along with research and academic staff.
The €175 million O'Brien Centre for Science has opened at University College Dublin. The new state-of-the-art science centre will house 2,500 undergraduate and postgraduate students along with research and academic staff.
Irish News on Thu, Oct 18 2012, 5,113 days ago
Two Arrested In Connection With Alan Ryan Shooting
Garda investigating the murder of senior Real IRA member Alan Ryan in Dublin last month have arrested two men. The men aged in their late 20s and 30s were arrested today (Thursday) and are being held under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007 at Coolock Garda station.
Garda investigating the murder of senior Real IRA member Alan Ryan in Dublin last month have arrested two men. The men aged in their late 20s and 30s were arrested today (Thursday) and are being held under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007 at Coolock Garda station.
Suspended Sentence For Child Porn Convicted
A former carer who had been a corporal in the Defence Forces has been given a suspended jail sentence for possession of child pornography. 63-year-old Peter McEvoy, with an address in Drogheda, Co Louth, but living in Ballyleague, Co Roscommon, admitted the offences in June 2009.
A former carer who had been a corporal in the Defence Forces has been given a suspended jail sentence for possession of child pornography. 63-year-old Peter McEvoy, with an address in Drogheda, Co Louth, but living in Ballyleague, Co Roscommon, admitted the offences in June 2009.
Sex Attacker Avoids Jail By Paying Compensation
A 29-year-old man who committed a violent sexual attack on a teenager he met in a chip shop has avoided jail on condition he pay €15,000 to the girl.
A 29-year-old man who committed a violent sexual attack on a teenager he met in a chip shop has avoided jail on condition he pay €15,000 to the girl.
Garda Appeal For Help In Shooting Investigation
Gardaí investigating the murder of a 30-year-old man in Co Tipperary on Wednesday morning have appealed to the public for assistance as they try to trace a car used in the shooting.
Gardaí investigating the murder of a 30-year-old man in Co Tipperary on Wednesday morning have appealed to the public for assistance as they try to trace a car used in the shooting.
Ireland's First Abortion Clinic Opens Amid Protest In Belfast
Ireland’s first ever private abortion clinic opened in Belfast at 13.00 on Thursday, in the midst of almost 200 protesters.
Ireland’s first ever private abortion clinic opened in Belfast at 13.00 on Thursday, in the midst of almost 200 protesters.
Poll Finds Fianna Fáil Making A Comeback
According to the latest Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI poll, Fianna Fáil has bounced back to become the second-biggest party in the State for the first time in more than two years,.
According to the latest Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI poll, Fianna Fáil has bounced back to become the second-biggest party in the State for the first time in more than two years,.
Solicitor Struck Off For Raiding Dead Clients Bank Account
A Kilkenny solicitor, who took more than €500,000 from the account of a dead client, has been struck off the roll of solicitors.
A Kilkenny solicitor, who took more than €500,000 from the account of a dead client, has been struck off the roll of solicitors.
Arrest Made In €60,000 Cannabis Seizure
A man was being questioned by Gardaí in Cork last night following the seizure of drugs worth a suspected €60,000 in a house near Blarney, Co Cork. The man, understood to be in his early 30s, was arrested when gardaí searched the house and found 3kg of cannabis herb.
A man was being questioned by Gardaí in Cork last night following the seizure of drugs worth a suspected €60,000 in a house near Blarney, Co Cork. The man, understood to be in his early 30s, was arrested when gardaí searched the house and found 3kg of cannabis herb.
Census Analysis Shows 400% Increase In Non-Religious
In the 20 years from 1991 2011 there has been a 400% increase in the number of people with no religion. 277,237 of the population (6%) now describe themselves as atheists or agnostics, according to the latest figures released by the Central Statistics Office about Census 2011.
In the 20 years from 1991 2011 there has been a 400% increase in the number of people with no religion. 277,237 of the population (6%) now describe themselves as atheists or agnostics, according to the latest figures released by the Central Statistics Office about Census 2011.
Irish News on Tue, Oct 18 2011, 5,479 days ago
Adams Extradition Appeal Denied
Liam Adams has been remanded in custody in the Republic after he lost a bid to halt his extradition to Northern Ireland to face sexual abuse allegations.
Liam Adams has been remanded in custody in the Republic after he lost a bid to halt his extradition to Northern Ireland to face sexual abuse allegations.
Consumer Laws 'Inappropriate', Says Bruton
Changes will be made to consumer law in a bid to modernise the existing law and bring it in line with current consumer habits. The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton announced the major overhaul saying that the existing law "dates from the late 19th century".
Changes will be made to consumer law in a bid to modernise the existing law and bring it in line with current consumer habits. The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton announced the major overhaul saying that the existing law "dates from the late 19th century".
Irish Candidates Prepare For TG4 Debate
The seven Irish Presidential candidates are in preparation for their fourth TV debate during which they will answer questions 'as Gaeilge'; meanwhile a one-on-one debate between the 'front-runners' has been dismissed.
The seven Irish Presidential candidates are in preparation for their fourth TV debate during which they will answer questions 'as Gaeilge'; meanwhile a one-on-one debate between the 'front-runners' has been dismissed.
Finucane Refusal Leaves Irish Govt 'Dissatisfied'
Relations between the UK and the Irish Republic's governments seem to have taken a bitter turn after the Irish hit out at British Prime Minister David Cameron over his refusal to order a public inquiry into the controversial murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane.
Relations between the UK and the Irish Republic's governments seem to have taken a bitter turn after the Irish hit out at British Prime Minister David Cameron over his refusal to order a public inquiry into the controversial murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane.
Winter Weather Arrives Across Ireland
After a drop in temperature, gale force winds, heavy rainfall and even a touch of snow the island of Ireland has now seen flights cancelled, motorists stranded and homes flooded.
After a drop in temperature, gale force winds, heavy rainfall and even a touch of snow the island of Ireland has now seen flights cancelled, motorists stranded and homes flooded.
North Belfast Pipe Bomb 'Risked Lives'
There has been widespread condemnation after the British Army dealt with a viable pipe bomb in north Belfast yesterday. The device was removed after an operation that first saw the police seal of an area between Glandore Avenue and Skegoniel on the Antrim Road.
There has been widespread condemnation after the British Army dealt with a viable pipe bomb in north Belfast yesterday. The device was removed after an operation that first saw the police seal of an area between Glandore Avenue and Skegoniel on the Antrim Road.
Fatal Co Tyrone Road Crash Probed By Police
There has been an appeal for eyewitnesses to come forward after another road tragedy in the North. The police arrested two people at the scene as they began a probe into the death of a man who was fatally injured in the traffic accident in rural Co Tyrone.
There has been an appeal for eyewitnesses to come forward after another road tragedy in the North. The police arrested two people at the scene as they began a probe into the death of a man who was fatally injured in the traffic accident in rural Co Tyrone.
Irish News on Mon, Oct 18 2010, 5,844 days ago
Mans Body Found In Wicklow Village
The body of a man has been found in a Wicklow village last night. Gardaí are treating the death in Avoca, Co Wicklow, as suspicious, and it is believed the man died in violent circumstances. The body of the 48-year-old was found on the main street of the village at around 9.15pm.
The body of a man has been found in a Wicklow village last night. Gardaí are treating the death in Avoca, Co Wicklow, as suspicious, and it is believed the man died in violent circumstances. The body of the 48-year-old was found on the main street of the village at around 9.15pm.
Justice Bill Seeks Better Deal For Victims
For the first time in four decades, a new Justice Bill has been published in Northern Ireland.
For the first time in four decades, a new Justice Bill has been published in Northern Ireland.
Separate Shootings Under Investigation
Investigations have been launched into two shooting incidents over the weekend. In the latest incident, a man in his 30s was shot in the hand in North Dublin this morning.
Investigations have been launched into two shooting incidents over the weekend. In the latest incident, a man in his 30s was shot in the hand in North Dublin this morning.
Metro North To Hit Buffers Under Labour
A huge construction project that could produce hundreds of building jobs and revolutionise transportation from central Dublin to its northern suburbs would be spiked by the Irish Labour party if it should gain power in the Dáil.
A huge construction project that could produce hundreds of building jobs and revolutionise transportation from central Dublin to its northern suburbs would be spiked by the Irish Labour party if it should gain power in the Dáil.
End 'Apartheid' Education, Says Robinson
Education in NI is may be facing a shake-up after Peter Robinson, Northern Ireland's First Minister, denounced church schools as a "benign form of apartheid", saying that "we cannot hope to move beyond our present community divisions while our young people are educated separately".
Education in NI is may be facing a shake-up after Peter Robinson, Northern Ireland's First Minister, denounced church schools as a "benign form of apartheid", saying that "we cannot hope to move beyond our present community divisions while our young people are educated separately".
Builders Get €20m Hospital Building Boost
The Irish construction sector has received some good news this week with confirmation that work on the €20 million-plus development of a new unit at a Dublin hospital is to commence immediately.
The Irish construction sector has received some good news this week with confirmation that work on the €20 million-plus development of a new unit at a Dublin hospital is to commence immediately.
Irish News on Thu, Oct 18 2007, 6,940 days ago
Cork River Death Probed
The body of a woman has been recovered from the River Lee in Cork city. The body of the 53-year-old woman was found in the river around 4am on Thursday morning and has now been taken to Cork University Hospital for a post-mortem to take place.
The body of a woman has been recovered from the River Lee in Cork city. The body of the 53-year-old woman was found in the river around 4am on Thursday morning and has now been taken to Cork University Hospital for a post-mortem to take place.
Boyle Set For Green Party Chair
Irish Senator Dan Boyle is expected to be elected Green Party chairman when nominations for the key position close on Friday. Four other candidates are in the running for the post which was vacated when the outgoing office holder John Gormley succeeded Trevor Sargent as party leader last month.
Irish Senator Dan Boyle is expected to be elected Green Party chairman when nominations for the key position close on Friday. Four other candidates are in the running for the post which was vacated when the outgoing office holder John Gormley succeeded Trevor Sargent as party leader last month.
Irish Soldiers' Killer Granted Transfer
The families of Irish army soldiers murdered while on duty in the Lebanon have expressed concerns over the killer’s transfer to a Northern Ireland prison.
The families of Irish army soldiers murdered while on duty in the Lebanon have expressed concerns over the killer’s transfer to a Northern Ireland prison.
Mahon Tribunal Told Bruton "Remembers" Conversation
The continuing Mahon Tribunal has heard former Taoiseach John Bruton say that he “now remembers” a conversation with party colleague Frank Dunlop telling him of a request for money from a Fine Gael councillor.
The continuing Mahon Tribunal has heard former Taoiseach John Bruton say that he “now remembers” a conversation with party colleague Frank Dunlop telling him of a request for money from a Fine Gael councillor.
Woman Freed In Slurry Tank Killing Probe
A 44-year-old woman being held in connection with the murder of New Age traveller Gary Bull in Cork has been released without charge. The woman, who was arrested on the outskirts of Cork city on Tuesday afternoon, was released last night.
A 44-year-old woman being held in connection with the murder of New Age traveller Gary Bull in Cork has been released without charge. The woman, who was arrested on the outskirts of Cork city on Tuesday afternoon, was released last night.
Minister Not Informed Of Aer Lingus' Belfast Move
Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey is seeking a report after it emerged that he was not informed of Aer Lingus' decision to end its Shannon to Heathrow service until six weeks after his department were told of the decision.
Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey is seeking a report after it emerged that he was not informed of Aer Lingus' decision to end its Shannon to Heathrow service until six weeks after his department were told of the decision.
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Ireland WeatherToday:Another cold start with frost in places and any fog patches quickly clearing. Remaining dry and settled during the day with plenty of sunshine and light winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Dry through the evening with lengthy clear spells. It will stay dry overnight with some frost in places again and areas of fog developing again. Minimum temperature -1 °C.