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Irish News on Tue, Nov 26 2019, 2,192 days ago

Suspected Cannabis Growhouse Uncovered By House Fire
A suspected cannabis growhouse has been uncovered following a house fire in Co Tipperary. The discovery was made after the fire brigade and garda attended the scene of a fire at a house in the Rathnavogue area of Roscrea. A search of the house was carried out after the fire was extinguished.

Irish News on Mon, Nov 26 2018, 2,557 days ago

Missing Child Jake Jordan Found 'Safe And Well'
Jake Jordan, the child at the centre of a Child Rescue Ireland (CRI) Alert issued by gardaí this morning, Monday 26 November, has now been found "safe and well".

Irish News on Thu, Nov 26 2015, 3,653 days ago

Operation Vantage Launched To Investigate Illegal Immigration
The Garda National Immigration Bureau has launched Operation Vantage to investigate illegal immigration and identify marriages of convenience.
Men Arrested In Dissident Republican Investigation
Two men have been arrested in an ongoing operation into dissident republican activity in Dublin. The men, aged 25 and 30, were arrested on Tuesday by Garda from the Special Detective Unit.
Appeal Issued For Missing Cork Woman
Gardaí in Cork have appealed for help in tracing 32-year-old Kelly Leslie, who is missing from her home in Cork. Ms Kelly was last seen on Wednesday morning at Maryborough Hill in Togher. It is believed that she is driving a gold coloured Opel Astra 08 D.
Govt Accused Of Putting Lives At Risk With Water Treatment System
The government has been accused of putting lives at risk with its "failure" to put in place a 21st century water treatment system. Sinn Féin Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh made the comment following the publication of the Environmental Protection Agency's Urban Waste Water Report for 2014.
Mortgage Loan Scheme Needs To Be 'Revamped' - FF
A loan scheme designed for first time buyers needs to be "revamped", Fianna Fáil spokesperson on finance Michael McGrath has said. Deputy McGrath made the call after figures revealed that not a single loan has been issued under the scheme so far in 2015.
Irish Legislation On Car Clocking Should Be Adopted In EU
Irish legislation on car clocking should be adopted across Europe Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Anthony Lawlor. Deputy Lawlor said that the move would further protect Ireland from clocked cars coming in from other countries.
€3m Funding Announced For Easter Rising Centenary Events
A €3 million funding package has been announced to support events being planned to mark the Centenary of the Easter Rising. Over 2,000 events and initiatives have already been confirmed for next year as part of the Local Authority led County Plans for Ireland 2016.

Irish News on Wed, Nov 26 2014, 4,018 days ago

HSE Produce 10 Step Plan For Medical Card Scheme
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has announced a ten step plan to improve the operation of the medical card scheme, in an effort to make it "more sensitive" to people's needs.
Fire Fighter Injured In Underground Car Park Fire
A fire fighter is being treated in hospital after being injured during a call out at an underground car park located at an apartment complex in Dublin. Five fire engines attended the incident at Abbey Glen Apartments on the Johnstown Road in Cabinteely at about 05:45 on Wednesday morning.
Gardaí Investigate Car Sale Robbery And Assault
An investigation has been launched into the assault and robbery of a man and woman in north Dublin. It is understood the man and woman, both aged in their 20s, drove to Southshore Road in Rush under the pretence of a meeting to sell a car.
MRCI Call On Govt To Regularise Undocumented Migrants
The government is being urged to regularise undocumented migrants in Ireland, after the Taoiseach praised US President Barack Obama for a similar move.
NI Minister 'Not Opposed' To Cross-Border Inquiry
Northern Ireland's Justice Minister David Ford said he is "not opposed" to the principle of a cross-border inquiry into allegations of sexual abuse carried out by members of the republican movement.
Gardaí Appeal For Help In Tracing Missing 15-Year-Old
Gardaí in Dublin have appealed for help in finding missing 15-year-old Naomi Lopongo. The teenager was last seen in Palmerstown in Dublin on 20th November. She is described as approximately 5'5'' tall and of thin build.
Status Orange Warning For Fog
A Status Orange warning for fog is in place for many parts of the country, with road users warned to take care.

Irish News on Tue, Nov 26 2013, 4,383 days ago

Three Arrested Over Illegal Deer Poaching
Three men have been arrested by gardaí investigating the poaching of up to 200 deer. Gardaí officers and the National Parks Wildlife Service launched Operation Bambi to target a gang operating without a licence in counties Wicklow, Carlow and Kilkenny.
Gardaí Appeal For Missing Limerick Teenager
Gardaí in Limerick have appealed for help in tracing a teenager, missing from her home in the city since Sunday 17 November. 15-year-old Eileen Delany is described as 5ft 5inches tall, of slim build with blue eyes and shoulder-length blonde hair.
Man Killed In Co Dublin Road Crash
Gardaí in Co Dublin have reported the death of a 22-year-old man in a single-vehicle road crash. According to gardaí the man was fatally injured when the car he was travelling in hit a tree on the R130 at Baldwinstown, Garristown at around 21.30 on Monday night.
European Investment Agrees 'In Principle' Luas Project Funding
Significant financial backing for the Luas Cross City project has been agreed in principal by the European Investment Bank. The cost of linking the Red and Green Luas lines in Dublin is estimated to be €368 million.
Govt Announce 1200 Jobs Created Per Week In Past Year
Launching the government’s latest jobs report, the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs have highlighted that on average 1200 jobs have been created per week in the past year.
Cost Of DRD Car Parks To Be Reduced Over Christmas Holidays
News that the cost of car parks operated by the Department of Regional Development are to be reduced over the Christmas period has been welcomed.
Man Jailed Over €340,000 Fraud
A 47-year-old man has been jailed for five year after pleading guilty to defrauding his employer of €340,000.

Irish News on Mon, Nov 26 2012, 4,748 days ago

Two Men Arrested Over Delan O'Reilly Murder
Two men have been arrested in relation to the murder of Declan O'Reilly in September. Mr O'Reilly was fatally shot on South Circular Road on 24th September this year. The men, who are both in their 20s, are being detained at Kevin Street And Kilmainham garda stations.
Call For Health Minister To Be Sacked
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams TD has called for the Taoiseach to sack the Minister for Health, James Reilly, in light of recent revelations around the Primary Care Centre allocation scandal and his gross mismanagement of the health service.
Man Dies After Falling Ill In Custody
A man has died after feeling poorly while in custody in County Cork. The man had been detained in Midleton Town at around 6.30am this morning. He started to feel ill later and garda called the paramedics who attended the scene. The man was brought to Cork University Hospital where he later died.
Criminals Target Vending Machines For Payment Card Details
The Irish Payment Services Organisation (IPSO) warns today that a number of individuals have been targeting ticket vending machines, in particular at DART and train stations in recent weeks.
Property Prices Drop By 0.6% In October
Residential property prices fell by 0.6% in October, according to the latest figures by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). This compares with an increase of 0.9% recorded in September and a decline of 2.2% recorded in October of last year. In Dublin residential property prices fell by 0.
Mother Forced To Drive Unconscious Child To Hospital
Sinn Féin TD for Donegal South West Pearse Doherty has expressed shock and outrage at an incident in which a mother, who called for an ambulance, was forced to drive her unconscious child to Letterkenny General Hospital in her own car with a paramedic in the back as there was only one paramedic on d
Man Injured In Car Crash
A man has been injured in a crash outside Athlone. The single vehicle incident happened at approximately 6.50am this morning at Ballynahown. The drivers injuries are not believed to be life threatening. Gardai in Athlone are appealing to anyone with information to contact them on 090 649-8-550.

Irish News on Fri, Nov 26 2010, 5,479 days ago

Minimum Wage 'Forced By IMF'
Green Party leader John Gormley has revealed the cut in Ireland's minimum wage was demanded by the International Monetary Fund.
Up To 5cm Snow To Fall
Met Eireann have released a weather warning as biting cold sets to engulf Ireland this winter. From today and through the weekend, snow showers will affect north Connacht, Donegal and eastern counties of Leinster giving accumulations of three to five centimetres of snow.
New Speed Camera Truck Attacked
One of the new mobile speed camera vehicles has been attacked in Dundalk this morning. An investigation has been launched into the arson attack, which took place at 4.45am this morning on the Dundalk to Carrickmacross Road.
North's Police Fire Shot To Quell Trouble
The NI police have fire a shot to halt a Co Armagh fracas - with two men arrested at the scene. The circumstances behind the single shot being fired by a police officer during the disturbance in Portadown is now to be investigated. The incident took place in the Obins Street area shortly after 8.
'Boys' To Pass Ardoyne On Derry Road
A loyal order feeder parade by the Apprentice Boys will be allowed to pass the nationalist Ardoyne shops on the main Crumlin Road in Belfast next weekend.
North's Farm Payments 'Eclipse UK'
With a series of meetings due to be held in the New Year for farmers in the North to discuss the coming reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), a senior European Union official has been outlining the EC's view on the way ahead.
Top Unions To Meet IMF and EU Delegation
Officials from the Irish Congress of Trade Unions are to meet with members of the EU and International Monetary Fund this morning to voice their opposition to the Government's austerity plan.

Irish News on Thu, Nov 26 2009, 5,844 days ago

Garda Boss 'Deeply Sorry' Over Abuse Findings
The Garda Commissioner, Fachtna Murphy, has said he is "deeply sorry" for the Gardaí's failures to act on claims of abuse, revealed in the latest report on sexual abuse by Catholic Priests.
Fatal Wicklow Stabbing 'Unusual'
An investigation has been launched into the death of a man in County Wicklow who suffered from a suspected stab wound last night. Gardaí in Arklow are investigating the curious incident in which the man in his mid 40s died at approximately 8.00pm yesterday evening.
Taoiseach Sees Midland's Flooding First Hand
Brian Cowen is to visit counties Westmeath and Offaly today to view the flooding in the midlands. Yesterday, the Taoiseach acknowledged the flooding situation was an "ongoing emergency" and predicted it was likely to get worse in parts of the country.
Abuse Report 'Not Published In Full'
The body responsible for the pivotal report on the churches handling of child abuse reports against priests, which is expected today, has revealed the report will not be published in full.
Fermanagh Floats As Belfast 'Protected'
As scores of roads remained underwater north of the border in Co Fermanagh last night with a prediction that it could take weeks for water levels at Lough Erne to get back to normal, there was relief in Belfast.
McDowell Beaten At Festive Market
There was again little sign of festive cheer last night as a newspaper editor was badly beaten by a gang outside Belfast City Hall.
'Sad End' For Dublin Car Firm
Liquidator are moving in on one of the country's largest car dealerships, which is going into liquidation with the loss of almost 100 jobs. EP Mooney, which was founded in Dublin 37 years ago, has amassed debts of more than €22m after several years of difficulty.
Oglaigh na hEireann 'Planted Bomb'
Ardoyne-based republicans are being balmed for the failed weekend bomb attack on the North's Policing Board. It has emerged that the republican dissident group Oglaigh na hEireann (ONH) is suspected of the 400lb car bombing.

Irish News on Wed, Nov 26 2008, 6,209 days ago

Irishman Drowns On New Zealand Holiday
A young Irishman has drowned while on holiday in New Zealand, it has been reported. It is believed that the 21-year-old was among a group of six tourists who had been swimming in the Waikato River in Taupo in the central part of the country's North Island, when the tragedy happened.
First Cut Is The Deepest As HSE Jobs Targeted
The first of a series of swinging civil service staff cuts are already underway as what is described as 'surplus' Health Service Executive management and administration staff are being targeted in a redundancy scheme.
Man Shot Dead At Dublin House
A man has been found shot dead at a house in Dublin. The 27-year-old was found with a gunshot wound to his neck at a house in Ashcroft Grove, Blakestown, around 8.30pm on Tuesday. According to reports, a 17-month-old baby was in the house at the time of the shooting.
Booze News Isn't Good For Donegal
The move by the British Government to cut VAT from 17.5% to 15% will be the 'final nail in the coffin' for many bars, nightclubs and off-licences in the border county of Donegal.
Irish Judge Issues 'Google' Alert
In what amounts to an unprecedented 'sign of the times', an Irish judge has warned a trail jury not to access the Internet for information during the trial he is conducting. Judge Sean O Donnabhain warned them to stay free of any form of outside influences and "not Google things" during the trial.
CIF Rejects National Pay Deal
The body representing Irish builders has voted down the pay terms detailed in the draft national social partnership agreement, calling for a 10% cut in pay rates in order to secure construction jobs.
Westmeath Crash Victim Named
The Westmeath mother of four who was killed in a tragic road accident yesterday has been named. Caroline Cox, 32, died after the 4x4 she was driving overturned on the way to the school bus stop with her children. It happened on the main Collinstown to Oldcastle Road at Cummerstown, around 8.15am.
Spending Controversy Forces FAS Director General To Resign
FAS Director General Rody Molloy has resigned, following a week of controversy over allegations of excessive spending by the state training agency.

Irish News on Mon, Nov 26 2007, 6,575 days ago

Body Recovered In Wexford Pier Tragedy
The body of a man has now been recovered from a car which went off the pier at Cahore in North Wexford this morning. Garda divers were continuing to search the area on Monday afternoon for a second person who may have been in the vehicle at the time.
Guilty Verdict In Kilkenny Postmaster Murder
A man has been found guilty of murdering a postmaster in Kilkenny during a robbery last year. Chinese national Shu Shen, 25, from the Old Rectory in New Ross, Co Wexford, had pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 32-year-old Alan Cunniffe, but denied murder.
Investigation Launched Into Galway Burglary
Gardaí have launched an investigation into an aggravated burglary in Co Galway on Sunday night. Two men, wearing balaclavas, entered a house in Ballard East in Barna around 9pm and demanded money from the owner of the property.
Seven Arrested Over Ward Murder
Seven people are understood to have been arrested in connection with the murder of Sligo man Tom Ward in August. Mr Ward, 23, was attacked with an axe as he sat in a van outside his parents home in Joe McDonnell Drive in the Cranmore Estate in August. He was married with a two-year-old daughter.
Post-Mortems Due On River Bodies
Post-mortems are due to be carried out on the bodies of two brothers whose bodies were found in the River Shannon in Athlone over the weekend. The body of one man was found on Saturday morning near Athlone Castle, while the second body was found near the same location on Sunday morning.
Man Freed Over Waterford Stabbing
A man arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man in Waterford at the weekend has been released without charge. Joseph Cummins, 21, from The Willows, Cairnwood in Tramore, was found suffering from stab wounds in a house in Lower Grange Road on Saturday.
Three Arrested Over Dublin Shooting
Three men have been arrested following a shooting in Dublin on Sunday. The shooting happened in the Finglas area of the city in the early hours of the morning. It is believed to have been sparked by two men allegedly trying to steal motorcycles from a house.
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