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Irish News on Fri, Sep 27 2019, 2,557 days ago

Fraud Offences Sees Largest Increase In Recorded Crime
Fraud offences saw the biggest increase in the year to June 2019, according to the latest Central Statistics Office (CSO) Recorded Crime report. According to the report, the number of fraud offences recorded by An Garda Síochána rose by 34.4%; from 5,405 to 7,265 recorded incidents.
Woman Arrested Following Major Drug Seizure In Co Roscommon
A woman has been arrested in connection with a large scale drug seizure in Co Roscommon. During a search operation at a house in the Lanesborough area, drugs worth approximately €100,000 were seized.
Luxury Cars Seized In Operation Targeting Drug Gang
Two luxury cars have been seized as part of an operation targeting one of Ireland's largest drug gangs, the Criminal Assets Bureau has reported. Officers carried out raid operations at a gym in south Dublin and a home in Ballyfermot, west Dublin.
Sports Women More Likely Subject Of Social Media Abouse
Women involved in high level sports are more likely to be subjected to social media abuse and harassment, a high-level sports meeting at Leinster House has heard.
Fine Gael Accused Of Failing To Honour Action On Fuel Poverty
Fine Gael has been accused of failing to honour its commitment on climate action to undertake an analysis of the impact of fuel poverty on vulnerable households.
Over 140,000 Visa Applications Made In 2018
Over 140,000 visa applications, an increase of 12%, were made last year, the newly published 'Immigration in Ireland: Annual Review 2018' has revealed.
Revised Building Regulations Come Into Force On 01 Nov
Ireland's construction industry has been advised to prepare for revised building regulations that will apply to all new dwellings commencing construction from 01 November 2019.
New Cybersecurity Guidelines For Govt Providers
New cybersecurity guidelines for operators of essential State services to safeguard against cyber-attacks and other cyber risks have been published by the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment, Richard Bruton.
Report On Childcare Costs Published
New data on the cost of early learning and care and school-age childcare to families in Ireland has been published by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone.

Irish News on Thu, Sep 27 2018, 2,922 days ago

National Average Rent Rose By 7.6% In Second Quarter Of 2018
The national average rent rose by 7.6% – €1,094 per month, up from €1,017 one year earlier – in the second quarter of 2018, according to the latest report by the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB). According to the report, nationally, rents grew at 7.

Irish News on Wed, Sep 27 2017, 3,287 days ago

Death Of A Man In Skibbereen Being Treated As Murder
Gardaí have confirmed the identity of a man's body found in Skibbereen, County Cork, on Monday 25 September as 51-year-old John Ustic. Mr Ustic's death is now also officially being treated as murder, following the results of a post-mortem examination.

Irish News on Tue, Sep 27 2016, 3,652 days ago

Unions Defer Dublin Bus Work Stoppage Amid Ongoing Talks
A 48-hour work stoppage by Dublin Bus drivers due to begin at midnight tonight (Tuesday, 27 September), has been deferred to allow the continuation of talks at Workplace Relations Commission (WRC).
FF Raises Concerns Over Gender Gap In Apprenticeship Scheme
Fianna Fáil has raised concerns over figures which show the emergence of a "glaring systemic gender gap in the country's apprenticeship system".

Irish News on Fri, Sep 27 2013, 4,748 days ago

CAB Seek To Establish Source Of Money Found In McFeely House
The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) is trying to establish the source of €200,000 found hidden at the former home of bankrupt developer Tom McFeely. A plumber doing work on the house at Ailesbury Road, in Dublin's most expensive residential district, when he uncovered €140,000 hidden beneath the bath.
Expert Panel Meet For First Time To Draft Abortion Legislation Guidelines
Following the passing of the new Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013 in May an expert committee has meet for the first time to the guidelines to be used within the legislation.
Govt Urged To Extend 'Off The Road' Deadline
Sinn Féin have called on the government to extend the deadline for people to declare their car as "off the road" so has not to be caught out by new legislation.
Judge Says Supreme Court Backlog 'Unsustainable'
Ahead of the upcoming referendum on a Court of Appeal, Cheif Justice Susan Denham has said that the current Supreme Court backlog of four years is an "unsustainable situation".
Highly-Educated Are Majority Of Irish Emigrants
A disproportionate number of highly-educated young people are leaving Ireland, a year-long study of emigration has shown.
Man Seriously Injured In Co Louth Shooting
A man has been seriously injured in a shooting incident in Termonfeckin, Co Louth, gardaí have reported. According to gardaí the a man in his 40s was reversing his car out of a driveway when a gunman approached the car and fire five shots, three of which hit the victim in the chest, arm and leg.
Concerns Raised Over Sudden Housing Market Growth
Steady growth each month in the housing over the last year has raised concerns of a possible property bubble. According to new figures there has been a 10.6% rise in property prices in the past year, the strongest since the housing market collapsed.

Irish News on Thu, Sep 27 2012, 5,113 days ago

PSNI Officers Invited To Apply For Top Gardaí Jobs
For the first time PSNI officers will be invited by Garda management to apply for permanent senior posts in the force here. The move, which comes about as a consequence of the Good Friday Agreement, follows the signing of new regulations during the summer by Justice Minister Alan Shatter.
RTÉ Seek Further Redundancies
Further job cuts are being sought as RTÉ reopened its voluntary redundancy and early retirement scheme. The State broadcaster said it would be the final opportunity for staff to receive pensions based on pre-paycut salaries.
'Medically Fit' Hospital Patients Stuck In Limbo
A new report has revealed that patients declared fit for hospital discharge are still occupying wards more than six months later. It is understood some 680 mostly elderly people, who no longer need hospital treatment, cannot be discharged and are stuck in limbo.
Social Welfare Data 'Misinterpreted' Say ESRI
The OECD and the International Monetary Fund have misinterpreted data on Irish social welfare rates, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute.
Man Arrested In Jill Meagher Search Investigation
Melbourne police have arrested a man in connection with the disappearance of Irish woman Jill Meagher. In a statement released this morning, police said a 41-year-old man from Coburg, a suburb of Melbourne, was arrested today and is assisting police with their investigation.
Man Arrested Over Patsy Deasy Death
A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a man in Cork at the weekend. The 25-year-old is being questioned about an attack on Patsy Deasy during a row outside a pub in Mahon in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Two Arrested For Allegedly Spying On Garda HQ
Following the discovery of cameras and surveillance equipment in a hotel room on Harcourt Street, two mean are being questioned for allegedly spying on the Garda Síochána's Dublin headquarters in the city centre. Gardaí are describing the discovery of the equipment as sinister.
Colleges Urged To Act On Anti-Social Students
Calls have been made for colleges in Ireland to expel students convicted of making local residents lives hell through repeated anti-social behaviour.
IBEC Call On Government To Penalise Parents Who Save Child Benefit
Employers' group IBEC has called on the government to penalise people who save their child benefit rather than spend it.

Irish News on Tue, Sep 27 2011, 5,479 days ago

'No Litter' Campaign For Gallagher
One of the six presidential hopefuls has announced that he will not use roadside posters or an election bus during his campaign. Presidential candidate Sean Gallagher has said his decision is one based on reducing litter and saving money.
'Punish Sex Purchasers Not Prostitutes'
Police have urged the Irish Government to consider penalising those who purchase sex rather than prostitutes.
Minister Calls For Car Smoking Ban
A call has been made in the Irish Republic to ban smoking in cars that carry underage children. Health Minister James Reilly has said that the Government owes a duty of care to protect children from second hand smoke in cars.

Irish News on Mon, Sep 27 2010, 5,844 days ago

Four Arrested After Firearm Seizure
A total of four arrests have been made in Dublin after the discovery of a loaded firearm during an operation in the capital. Gardai said they had arrested four people and seized a loaded firearm the operation, which took place on Saturday afternoon.
Baby Boy Killed In Westmeath Collision
A 22-month-old boy has died at Temple Street Children's Hospital today after a traffic collision in Moate, County Westmeath on Saturday. The child was struck by a car in the Coillin Buí estate in the town at about 1.45pm and taken to Mullingar General Hospital.
Gilmore Welcomes New Labour Leader
The Leader of the Irish Labour Party Eamon Gilmore has this morning welcomed the election of his new British counterpart.
Government Slams End Of Pairing Agreement
The Government has heavily criticised a decision by Fine Gael to end a long standing pairing agreement in the Dáil.
Martin To Address UN Assembly
Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin will be speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York today, delivering Ireland’s annual address. Mr Martin is expected set out Ireland’s foreign policy agenda and international issues of concern for the next 12 months.
Man Held In RUC Murder Probe
Detectives investigating the murder of a policeman in 1981 have made an arrest. The suspect has been taken to Antrim police station's Serious Crime Suite for questioning.

Irish News on Thu, Sep 27 2007, 6,940 days ago

Tributes Paid To Bray Firemen
Books of condolence will open today in Bray and Wicklow Town for the two firemen killed yesterday. Brian Murray (46), a father of 13, and Mark O'Shaughnessy (26) died while tackling a blaze at a disused factory on the Lower Dargle Road in Bray, Co Wicklow.
Woman Killed By Bus In Athlone
A woman has died in hospital after she was knocked down by a bus in Athlone, Co Westmeath. The incident happened yesterday at around 2.20pm on the Southern Station Road. The 40-year-old woman was taken to Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe but died yesterday evening.
Man Arrested Over Injured Baby
A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault in Co Cork after a baby suffered serious head injuries. It is understood that gardaí were contacted after the eight-month-old boy was admitted to Cork University Hospital last month. The man was arrested in Cork city on Thursday morning.
Gardaí Investigate Dublin Shooting
Gardaí are investigating a shooting in Dublin last night in which a man has been seriously injured in his own home. The incident happened at around 10.30pm last night at a house on Ring Street in the Inchicore area of the city.
Clontarf Man's Death Investigated
Gardaí are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in an apartment in Clontarf in Dublin on Wednesday. A friend found the body of the man, believed to be in his 50s, in the apartment on Seafield Road East around 2:30pm on Wednesday.
Man Dies After Tipperary Collision
A man has died after being hit by a truck in Co Tipperary. The incident happened on the N7 at Scragg, Carrigatoher, Nenagh shortly after 1pm on Wednesday. The 76-year-old was taken to hospital after the collision, but died later.
Event To Discuss Female Sex Offenders
Women convicted of sexually abusing children is the top of a major conference being held in Dublin on Thursday.
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