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Irish News on Fri, Aug 16 2019, 2,557 days ago

SIPTU To Meet With Avara Liquidators At WRC
SIPTU will attend the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) to meet with the the liquidators appointed to Avara Shannon Pharmaceutical Services Ltd. Ahead of the meeting, SIPTU Sector Organiser, Alan O'Leary, said: "Our aim is to save as many of our members' jobs as possible.

Irish News on Thu, Aug 16 2018, 2,922 days ago

Garda Appeal For Information On Street Robbery In Dublin
Gardaí in Dublin have issued an appeal for information following a robbery on Mount Street Upper earlier this week. On 13 August 2018 at approximately 6.

Irish News on Wed, Aug 16 2017, 3,287 days ago

New EU Road Safety Legislation Signed Into Law
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, has announced the signing of the EU Cross-Border Exchange Directive into Irish law. Minister Ross said: “This E.U. Directive will strengthen law-enforcement in dealing with cross-border road traffic offences.
Over 10,000 HSA Inspection And Investigations Carried Out In 2016
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) carried out more than 10,000 inspections and investigations in 2016, with almost 6,500 inspections in high-risk farming, construction and the fishing sectors.

Irish News on Tue, Aug 16 2016, 3,652 days ago

Man Killed After Motorcycle Collides With Cow
A 28-year-old man has died after his motorcycle collided with a cow on the Navan to Athboy Road in Co Meath. The fatal collision occurred at about 10.15pm on Monday night. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out at Navan Hospital.
CAO System Reform Of 'Critical Importance' - FF
The CAO system must be reformed and entry levels into third level education broadened, Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Education and Skills, Thomas Byrne, has said. Deputy Byrne said it was of "critical importance" to implement more meaningful and ambitions reforms to the CAO and Leaving Cert system.
Hotel Industry Slammed For 'Ripping Off' Customers
The government should demand a sharp reduction in hotel prices or consider a change to the current industry VAT rate, according to Labour. The party claimed the hospitality industry is beginning to rip off customers "as it did during the Celtic Tiger years".
Irish-Led UN Negotiations Successfully Completed
The Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Charlie Flanagan, has welcomed the completion of negotiations led by Ireland at the United Nations (UN) to agree a new global approach to addressing the issues facing refugees and migrants.
Viable Explosive Device Made Safe In Co Kildare
A viable explosive device has been made safe during a security operation in Co Kildare. Gardaí responded to a report of a suspect device in Leixlip on Monday night. Army bomb disposal experts examined the device and declared it 'viable'. The device was made safe just after midnight.
Body Found In Search For Missing Fisherman
Rescuers searching for a fisherman missing off the coast of Cork have recovered a body. A search operation was launched at first light today (Tuesday) after the fisherman failed to return from a trip on Monday night.
Competitive Feasibility Fund Launched For Agri-Businesses
A new Enterprise Ireland Competitive Feasibility Fund has been launched for agri-businesses. The Fund, which can provide up to €25,000 per initiative, is aimed at stimulating innovative start-ups and creating jobs and growth in the Irish agri-business sector.
Appeal Issued For Missing Mullingar Man
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help in tracing Damien Donoghue, who is missing from his home at Belvedere Hills in Mullingar. Mr Donoghue, 28, was last seen at about 2.30am on Sunday, 14 August 2016. He is described as being 5'8", of slim build with short dark/black hair.
Ulster Canal Advisory Forum Established
A new Ulster Canal Advisory Forum has been established to explore options for advancing the Canal Project and examine possible funding mechanisms.

Irish News on Fri, Aug 16 2013, 4,748 days ago

Woman Dies In Co Meath Road Crash
A woman has died in a road accident in Navan, Co Meath. A car and a moped crashed at Kilberry and the female driver of the moped, in her early 50s, was fatally injured. The collision occurred at around 9.30pm on Thursday night. The female driver of the car was not injured.
Dublin Bus Drivers Vote On Labour Court Proposals
Dublin bus drivers are expected to decide today whether or not they will accept proposals for a company cost savings plan. The ballot began on Thursday and will conclude today. The result is expected to be announced this evening (16 August) following a count in Liberty Hall, Dublin.
Call For Govt To Reconsider The Imposition Of Measures On Public Servants
The ASTI Executive is calling on the Government to reconsider the imposition of unfair and draconian measures on public servants who have already suffered great pain in the name of austerity, as the union prepares to ballot its 17,000 members.
Health Minister Urged To Attend The Seanad
Fianna Fáil Senator Darragh O'Brien has reiterated his call on the Minister for Health to reveal if he will attend the Seanad when it reconvenes next week.
Toddler Attacked By Wild Tapir Is Released From Hospital
A two-year-old girl who was attacked by a wild tapir in Dublin Zoo has been released from hospital. The toddler was discharged from Temple Street Children's Hospital on Thursday after a week long stay. Katie sustained injuries to her arm and abdomen in the attack and had to undergo surgery.
Ikea Recalls Children's Beds
Ikea is recalling a Kritter or Sniglar junior bed and asking customers to immediately check the date stamp on the label attached to either the headboard or the underside of the bed. Ikea has received seven reports of breakage of the metal rod connecting the guardrail to the bed frame.
13.5km Tralee Bypass Officially Opens
Jimmy Deenihan T.D., Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, has officially opened the N22/N69 Tralee Bypass Road. The N22/N69 Tralee Bypass Road Improvement Scheme is 13.5km in length, comprising an 8.0km Dual Carriageway Eastern Bypass of Tralee Town and a 5.

Irish News on Thu, Aug 16 2012, 5,113 days ago

Team Ireland's Paralympian's Head To Portugal For Final Training
Ireland's Paralympic athletes are today travelling to Portugal for a final training camp ahead of the Paralympic Games in London on 29 August. A big send-off took place last night at Bewley's Hotel near Dublin Airport as family, friends and supporters gathered to wish them well.
Legal Action Imminent For Non-Payers Of Household Charge
The Local Government Management Agency has announced that it will take legal action within a number of months against homeowners who have failed to pay the Household Charge. Campaigners against the charge say they will provide legal advice and support for anyone taken to court for non-payment.
Blood Transfusion Service Ordered To Pay Redundancy
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service has been ordered to pay nearly €5,000 in redundancy payments to an ex-employee, let go from her job almost two years ago.
IED Made Safe In Dublin
A viable Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was made safe by an Army Bomb Disposal Team in Kilbarrack Co. Dublin this afternoon. The Defence Forces were deployed following a request from the Gardai. Gardai had cordoned off the area and local residents were evacuated to a safe location.
New Standards Published For Safety Of Window Blinds
New guidance and safety standards have been published to deal with concerns about the safety of window blinds. The move follows the deaths of several toddlers who got caught in the loop cords and chains of blinds.
Fin Whale In Baltimore Harbour Dies
The fin whale trapped for two days in Baltimore harbour has died. The 18m, 40-tonne mammal was first spotted making its way through the harbour on Tuesday morning. Whale experts believed it was an emaciated and sick young female.
Medical Negligence Case Dismissed At High Court
A medical negligence claim brought on behalf of a child with profound physical and mental difficulties against the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin has been dismissed by the High Court.
Clontarf Water Restriction Now Lifted
Dublin City Council have today announced that all water restrictions in Clontarf and Coolock have now been lifted, confirming that the water is safe to drink.
Death By Misadventure Verdict After Prank Goes Wrong
A man was run over by a car after jumping on the bonnet while "acting the goat", an inquest heard. 28-year-old Liam ‘Bill’ Stafford died after falling under the car and being dragged along the road. He later suffered a cardiac arrest.

Irish News on Tue, Aug 16 2011, 5,479 days ago

RNLI Rescue Capsized Fastnet Yacht Crew
Twenty-one crew members have been plucked from a yacht that capsized off the Irish coast. The US-registered Rambler 100, which was taking part in the Fastnet Race, overturned nearly 16 miles from Baltimore in County Cork, around 6.30pm on Monday.
Man Charged Over Waterford Assault
A 27-year-old man has been charged in connection with a serious assault in Co. Waterford at the weekend. The incident happened in the centre of Dungarvan on Saturday. The man who was assaulted suffered serious injuries and remains in a critical condition in Waterford Regional Hospital.
MBNA Jobs At Risk
There are fears of the future of hundreds of jobs at the MBNA credit card company in Ireland. The firm's parent company, the Bank of America, has announced plans to exit its credit card business internationally including the UK and Ireland.
North's A&E Resources Back In Focus
With the 'temporary' closure of accident and emergency (A&E) facilities at Belfast City Hospital looming, the Stormont Health Minister Edwin Poots has again moved to assure stakeholders that his primary aim is to maintain the provision of high quality care and treatment.
Appeal Over Missing Man
Gardaí at Dundrum have an appeal for information about a missing man. Patrick Rochford, 69, who is from the Dundrum area, was last seen around 10pm on August 13 in the Kilmainham area of Dublin.
Daylight Belfast Mugging Shock
Belfast city centre's image has again been blighted by a violent incident with news today of a woman being mugged yesterday by two thieves. The PSNI said that she was approached by the two men at the junction of Lombard Street and Rosemary Street. It happened in daylight hours at around 2.
Ryan Sheridan 'Rescues' Tennents Vital
Irish upbeat singer songwriter Ryan Sheridan has become the last minute announcement at the Tennents Vital gig after American new comers Foster The People pulled out this week.

Irish News on Mon, Aug 16 2010, 5,844 days ago

Police Appeal After Fatal Dublin Shooting
Detectives in Finglas have issued a description of a person they are looking for in relation to Saturday's fatal shooting incident at the junction of Barnamore Crescent and Saint Helena's Road, Finglas, Dublin 11. It happened at approximately 6.
SF Opposes Ritchie Calls For Police Primacy
Sinn Fein have condemned a nationalist call for the North's police to again run secret anti-terror operations.
Bono's Daughter On Screen
Cameras start rolling this week on Italian director Paolo Sorrentino's first English feature, This Must Be The Place, which is shooting on location in Dublin for the next three weeks.
Children Hit By Blast As Alerts Continue
There has been a bomb attack and a series of security alerts across the North over the weekend. The PSNI have condemned a no-warning bomb in Lurgan yesterday, which injured three children.
Omagh Bomb Families Press For Inquiry
Twelve years after the North's worst terrorist atrocity, the families bereaved in the IRA's Omagh bombing have revealed they are to raise their calls for a public inquiry in talks with the new Westminster Government next month.
Sisk Wins Co Dublin Warehouse Job
A contractor for a €6 million Co Dublin warehouse extension has been appointed.

Irish News on Thu, Aug 16 2007, 6,940 days ago

Five Shots Fired At Dublin House
Five shots were fired at a house on Sean McDermott Street in Dublin this morning. The incident occurred shortly before 6.00am and although the house was occupied at the time no one was injured. Three shots were fired through the font window of the house and two were fired through the front door.
Several Injured In Tipperary Crash
A number of people have been injured in a collision involving three cars in County Tipperary. The accident happened on the N7 main Dublin to Limerick road, on the Nenagh side of Toomevara just after 3.30pm on Wednesday afternoon.
Loan Worries Cause Stock Market Falls
Stock markets have experienced further falls as concerns persist over the effects of lending to high risk creditors. The Dublin ISEQ dropped 300 points to shed 3% of its value.
Malaga-Dublin Flight Delayed Due To Bomb Hoax
Aer Lingus flight (EE 585), which was due to leave Malaga airport for Dublin at 1.00pm, has been delayed due to a bomb hoax. Police in Malaga received the threat and all 330 passengers and 10 crew were off loaded at 12.20pm local time.
Army Ration Packs Come Under Fire
Irish farmers have objected to Brazilian beef being used in a quantity of ration packs destined for use by the Irish army.
Tralee Buses Out Of Service
Bus Eireann expects service to be resumed from Tralee following an unofficial stoppage by workers. It is understood that a number of drivers from the National Bus and Rail Union took unofficial action in a no warning stoppage. Disrupted services included the Limerick and Cork routes.
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