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Irish News on Thu, Mar 5 2020, 2,191 days ago

Four Arrested In Connection With Abduction And Attack On Kevin Lunney
Four people have been arrested in connection with the abduction and attack on Kevin Lunney on 17 September, 2019. The arrests were made by officers from the Joint Investigation Team, made up of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and An Garda Síochána.
Prospect Of Fianna Fáil And Fine Gael Govt 'Outrageous' - SF
Sinn Féin have described the prospect of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael being returned to office as "outrageous". Lead negotiator Pearse Doherty TD has said that 'the people voted for change and change is what needs to happen.
Four New Confirmed Cases Of Covid-19 In Ireland
There have been four new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland, the Health Protection Surveillance Centre has reported. The patients are all associated with travel from the same affected area in Northern Italy. There are two male and two female patients, from the western part of the country. Dr.
Man Dies In Three Car Collision In Limerick
Gardaí at Henry Street have issued an appeal for information following a fatal three vehicle road traffic collision that occurred on O'Curry Street, Limerick last night, Wednesday 04 March at approximately 9:40pm.
Two Teenagers Arrested In Connection With Death Of Cameron Blair
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with the murder of Cameron Blair. Cameron suffered fatal stab wounds in an altercation at a house party in Cork city on 16 January, 2020.
Pedestrian Hit And Killed After Van Mounts The Pavement In Dublin
Gardaí have issued an appeal for information following a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a van in Raheny, Dublin 5 yesterday. It is believed that at approximately 7pm last night, Wednesday 04 March, a van mounted the pavement on the James Larkin road and struck a female pedestrian.
Warning Issued Over Debit Card Scammer
Gardaí in Cork, Tipperary and Limerick are urging members of the public to be vigilant following a number of scams in the area. In one of the known incidents, a man, claiming to be from the company Phone Watch, has taken debit cards off people and then withdrew cash from their accounts.

Irish News on Tue, Mar 5 2019, 2,557 days ago

PAYE Taxpayers Urged To Check Any Entitlement To Refund
PAYE taxpayers have been urged to check it they might be entitled to a refund of some of the income tax they have paid in the past four years. Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath made the call after it emerged that over €3.4 billion has been refunded to taxpayers since 2010.

Irish News on Mon, Mar 5 2018, 2,922 days ago

Govt Urged To Provide Funding For Road Maintenance
The government has been urged to provide additional funding to local authorities for road maintenance in the aftermath of the recent severe weather conditions.

Irish News on Thu, Mar 5 2015, 4,018 days ago

Microsoft Announce New €134m Facility
Microsoft has said it is to construct a new €134m facility in Dublin. According to reports, the campus-style building will bring all of the firm's 1,200-strong workforce together under one roof. It will be located in South County Business Park in Leopardstown.
Union To Meet Over Ambulance Plans
IMPACT, the union representing 200 firefighter paramedics in Dublin Fire Brigade, is to meet today (5 March) to consider new ambulance measures.
Attempted Abduction In Co Laois
Gardaí have appealed for information following an attempted abduction in Co Laois on Wednesday. The alleged incident, which has been described as "serious", happened in Cullahill, Co Laois at around 11am yesterday (4 March).
New Cork-Cardiff Flight Route Unveiled
A new flight route is to launch at Cork Airport later this year, it has been announced. The service, being operated by Flybe, will run from Cork to Cardiff twice a week, all-year round. It will come into operation from 6 June, 2015.
INTO To Strike In Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland branch of the Irish National Teachers' Organisation is to strike later this month, following a 79% vote in favour of industrial action. The union said it was voting against budget cuts announced by the Department of Education.
New Diaspora Programme Launched By Government
A new statement on the government's policy on diaspora has been released by Foreign Minister Charlie Flanagan and Minister of State for Diaspora Affairs Jimmy Deenihan. 'Global Irish: Ireland's Diaspora Policy' sets out actions to develop the relationship between Ireland and its diaspora.
AIB Returns To Profit
AIB returned to full-year profit in 2014, announcing €1.1bn profit for the year, compared with a loss of €1.7bn in 2013. This return, according to the Department of Finance, will amount to €20.8bn investment for the taxpayer over time.

Irish News on Wed, Mar 5 2014, 4,383 days ago

Man Dies In Road Crash In Co Sligo
A man has been killed in a road accident in County Sligo. The victims' 4x4 vehicle veered off the road at Corballa and hit an embankment in the early hours of this morning. He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was removed to Sligo General Hospital.
Two Males Arrested Following Armed Robbery
Two males have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a chemist in Dublin. Two men, believed to have been armed with handguns, entered the premises at approximately 8.30pm on Tuesday night. Two members of staff were threatened, and one received minor injuries.
Man Arrested Under 'Operation Muster'
A man has been arrested in County Tipperary as part of an "ongoing investigation into organised crime" in the south-east. Gardai detained 12 people in Kilkenny, Waterford and Tipperary following raids at many different premises under 'Operation Muster'.
Irish Heart Foundation Issues Wake-Up Call To 'Social Smokers'
On Ash Wednesday, Ireland's National No Smoking Day, 5th March, the Irish Heart Foundation has issued a wake-up call to 'social smokers' that they can triple their risk of heart disease if they continue smoking.
Gardai Appeal For Help To Locate Missing Woman From Carlow
Gardai in Carlow are appealing for help in tracing a woman who has been missing since January. Bernie Motley, 49, was last seen at around 3.40pm on 31st January on Montgomery Street. Gardai are appealing to landowners and residents to search their lands around the River Barrow.
Increase In New MRSA Strains In Non-Hospital Environment
Microbiologists from the Dental School in Trinity College Dublin, in collaboration with the National MRSA Reference Laboratory and Alere Technologies in Germany, have identified significant increases in the prevalence, genetic diversity and antimicrobial resistance of PVL-positive MRSA circulating i

Irish News on Tue, Mar 5 2013, 4,748 days ago

Jury Hears Phone Call Made By Paul Byrne As Wife Stabs Him To Death
A jury today heard a 999 phone call made by the late Paul Byrne, crying for help as his wife stabbed him to death. The engineer, 48, told the operator, "My wife is stabbing me", "She is trying to kill me".
Irish Firm Named After Horse DNA Found In Two Birds Eye Products
Birds Eye has confirmed that an Irish processor supplied the meat used in two of its products which were found to have horse DNA in them. In a statement, the frozen food firm said QK Meats in Naas had supplied meat Belgian firm Frigilunch N.V., which in turn made the meals for Birds Eye.
TD's Son Jailed For Serious Motoring Offences
The son of Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming has been put behind bars for almost two years for a number of serious motoring offences. Peter Fleming, 22, was also banned from driving for four years.
Bill Published To Reform Criminal Sentencing
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Justice Niall Collins has published a Bill to reform the area of criminal sentencing, in order to improve consistency and enhance public confidence in the system.
Costello Welcomes Aldrin And Jemison To The European Parliament
Dublin MEP Emer Costello has welcomed the second man on the moon, Buzz Aldrin, and the first black woman in space, Mae Jemison, to the European Parliament in Brussels.
Man Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash
A man has been killed in a collision in Galway. The car crash happened at around 2.45am this morning on the Headford to Galway Road. The 31-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. Gardai are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

Irish News on Mon, Mar 5 2012, 5,113 days ago

Ireland Pledges €500,000 Aid To Syria
In response to the growing crisis in Syria, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr. Eamon Gilmore TD, has pledged to make up to €500,000 available to Irish Aid’s partner humanitarian agencies who are working on the ground.
New Computing Jobs For Galway
Jobs Minister Richard Bruton has announced the creation of 80 new jobs in Galway by cloud computing company SourceDogg.com. The Government through Enterprise Ireland is working with Sourcedogg towards supporting the company through the next stage of development.
Rory McIlroy Golf's World Number One
Rory McIlroy has claimed the no.1 spot in golf after his Honda Classic victory. "I'd like to stay there for a while," said the 22 year old from Northern Ireland. "As long as I keep playing good golf and have chances to win tournaments, then hopefully I'll stay up there.
Prodijig Celebrate Got To Dance Victory
Irish dance group Prodijig have fought off competition to be crowned the Got To Dance champions. The hip-hop group scooped the £250,000 prize after winning the Sky TV series last night. The group performed at the London Olympia in front of an audience of 6,000.
Mental Illness And Contact With The Criminal Justice System To Be Examined
The Irish government has set up an interdepartmental group to examine the issue of people with mental illness coming into contact with the criminal justice system. This is in line with the recommendation of the Thornton Hall Project Review Group.
Firearms Seized In Swords
As part of an ongoing operation targeting the activities of a North Dublin Criminal Gang gardai have arrested a male and seized two firearms. Gardai from the Organised Crime Unit stopped a male in his 40’s who was on foot in the Applewood area of Swords at approximately 8pm on Friday.

Irish News on Fri, Mar 5 2010, 5,844 days ago

Bloody Sunday Report Imminent
The North's British Secretary has said he hopes to be in a position to publish Lord Saville's report into Bloody Sunday within days of receiving it.
'Compassionate' Irish 'Gave For Haiti'
The Fianna Fail TD for Dublin South has spoke of the generosity of the Irish people after it emerged that €21 million had been donated from the state.
HSE Responds To 'Cover-Up' Allegations
The HSE has this morning responded to allegations it has operated a 'cover-up' over the deaths of children who were under its care.
HBO Fantasy Epic For North
Fantasy filmmaking is on the way to Belfast. Northern Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster and Culture and Arts Minister, Nelson McCausland have confirmed, that the series, Game of Thrones will be filmed in Northern Ireland.
EU Court Says Minimum Cigarette Price Unlawful
The Court of Justice of the European Union has found Ireland's legislation on minimum price fixing for cigarettes contravenes EU law.
Dublin Scientists Decode Giant Cattle DNA
Dublin scientists have for the fist time decoded the DNA of an extinct species of giant cattle that once roamed Europe for thousands of years.
Supreme Court Removes Fleming's Protection
The future of a Co Cork building company is under thread after the Supreme Court overruled a High Court decision to approve a survival plan for the firm. The Fleming Group has collective debts of €1bn.
North's Courts Consult On 'Cash Limit'
The North's Court Service is launching a consultation into a proposal to raise the limit for bringing cases to the County Court from £15,000 to a new £50,000 ceiling. Other options are an increase to £25,000 or an unlimited jurisdiction.

Irish News on Thu, Mar 5 2009, 6,209 days ago

Prison Officers Attacked In Mountjoy
Three prison officers have been injured during an attack in Mountjoy prison on Thursday morning. One of the officers was taken to hospital following the attack in which prisoners on the B wing landing targeted officers at around 9.20am.
'Everybody' Will Contribute In New Budget
The Taoiseach has said "everybody" will have to make a contribution as April's emergency budget looms. The Government is preparing its latest attempt to stabilise the public finances, and Brian Cowen has said the magnitude of the problem is such that "a contribution will be sought from everybody".
Teen In Possession Of €62,00 Cocaine Given Suspended Sentence
A 17-year-old boy has received a four-year suspended sentence after being found guilty of being in possessing of over €62,000 of cocaine.
Ryanair Presents 'Rescue Plan' For Tourism
Ryanair has published a 'rescue plan' for Ireland's tourism sector, detailing the scrapping of several projects and deregulation.
Staff Launch Protest At Portiuncula Hospital
Nursing staff at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe, Co Galway are to stage another lunchtime protest today as part of an ongoing dispute. Difficulties are continuing between the Health Service Executive and senior nurse managers at the hospital over the suspension of two nurses last year.
Unions And Employers Briefed On Economy
Employer and Union representatives are being briefing on the state of the economy at separate meetings held by Department of Finance officials today.
Teenager Held Over O'Halloran Murder
A second man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Steve O'Halloran in Tallaght last month. Gardaí made the arrest of the 18-year-old suspect last night.
Taxi Drivers In Dublin City Protest
Taxi drivers will be taking to the streets again in another high profile protest in Dublin city centre this afternoon.
Family Concerned For Safety Of Missing Man
A family is desperately trying to locate a man who has been missing from his home since last month. Gardaí at Cabra in Dublin have launched an appeal for the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 64-year-old Patrick Lacey of Inver Road, Cabra, Dublin 7.

Irish News on Wed, Mar 5 2008, 6,574 days ago

Garda Arrested In Criminal Activity Probe
A serving member of An Garda Siochána has been arrested in Wexford as part of an ongoing investigation into criminal activity. The investigation related to activity that has taken place over a number of years.
Ahern Meets Mother Of Missing Teen
The Taoiseach has met with the mother of a Dublin teenager who has been missing in the Costa del Sol since New Year's Day.
Paisley Honoured By Political Heavy Weights
The North's First Minister, who announced yesterday that he will be standing down in May, has been honoured by fellow political heavy weights.
Gardaí­ Investigate Sudden Death Of Galway Woman
The sudden death of a woman in her 30s is being investigated by Gardaí­ in Galway. Gardaí were called to a house in Lios na Ruin at around 2pm yesterday. An ambulance was called to take the women to hospital where she died a short while later.
Four Held In Canal Murder Inquiry Released
Four men arrested on Monday in connection with the death of Darren Guerrine, have been released without charge.
Woman Arrested After €80,000 Drugs Haul
A 50-year-old woman is being questioned by Gardai in Dublin after drugs with an estimated street value of €80,000 were seized in Dublin yesterday evening. A combination of cocaine, cannabis and ecstasy was found in a house on Spencer Dock.
RTÉ Radio In Move To Improve Northern Reception
RTÉ Radio is to change one of its Radio 1 FM frequencies in order to improve reception in the greater Belfast area and parts of the border region.
Deliberations Resume For Brian Kearney Trial
Jury deliberations will resume today for the trail of Brian Kearney who is accused of murdering his wife at their home in Goatstown, Dublin in February 2006. Judge Mr Justice Barry White sent the twelve members of the jury to a hotel following over two hours of deliberations.
Polish Centre Embarks On An Initiative After Drimnagh Killings
The Board of the Polish Information and Culture has called for serious dialogue with immigrant-led organisations, the Gardaí and the Government following the murders of two Polish men last week.
Queen Set For Irish Visit?
Queen Elizabeth is very keen to pay a Royal visit to Ireland, the Taoiseach has said. Responding to a question in the Dáil, Bertie Ahern said the Queen would "dearly love" to come to the Emerald Isle.
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