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Irish News on Wed, Feb 19 2020, 2,192 days ago

Incoming Govt Must Prioritise Affordable Rental Homes
Ireland's incoming new government must prioritise the roll out of affordable cost rental homes, Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin has said.

Irish News on Tue, Feb 19 2019, 2,557 days ago

Safety Zone Legislation Urgently Needed For Abortion Services Providers
Safety zone legislation is urgently needed to prevent women being confronted or intimidated when accessing legal abortion services, the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) has said.
Urgent Action Needed On Outstanding Tax Payments Of €4.3bn
Labour has called for urgent action on outstanding tax payments of €4.3 billion owed to Revenue as of 31 January, 2019. According to Labour Finance spokesperson Joan Burton, a total of €969m is immediately available for collection and would make a significant difference to public services.

Irish News on Mon, Feb 19 2018, 2,922 days ago

Witnesses Sought To Suspected Hit-And-Run In Dublin
Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses to a suspected hit-and-run in Dublin. A 24-year-old man was found injured on the road at Parnell Road and Clogher Road at approximately 5.55am on Sunday 18 February.
Counterfeit Goods Seized At County Meath Market
A quantity of counterfeit goods have been seized by garda at a market in County Meath. In a joint operation with Revenue Customs officers, garda made the seizures from a number of stalls at Fairyhouse Market on Sunday, 18 February.

Irish News on Fri, Feb 19 2016, 3,653 days ago

€85m Released For Works Needed Following Severe Weather
The first allocation of severe weather regional and local road funding has been made available to allow local authorities to carry out works as quickly as possible.
Ongoing EU Negotiations 'Crucial' - Flanagan
The ongoing European Union summit has been described as "crucial" by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charles Flanagan. Speaking after a Cabinet meeting on Thursday morning Minister Flanagan said: "Today's EU summit is crucial.
FG To Allocate €500m To Grow Export Sector Jobs
Fine Gael have launched its new 'Long Term Economic Plan', which aims to increase the number of jobs in export-orientated companies over the next five years.
FF Publish Plan To Tackle Congestion And 'Improve Life For Commuters'
Fianna Fáil has published its plan to "tackle congestion and improve life for commuters in Dublin and surrounding counties.
SF Criticise Over 30% Rise In Cost Of Motor Insurance
The latest Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures have revealed more than a 30% increase in the average cost of car insurance in 2015. Responding to the figures, Sinn Féin Enterprise Spokesperson Peadar Tóibín criticised the motor insurance industry.
Man Arrested In Connection With Firearms Seizure
A man has been arrested in connection with a firearms seizure in Dublin's north inner city.
Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Serious Road Accident
Gardaí in Clonakilty have appealed for witnesses to a serious road traffic accident on the N71 at approximately 16:00 on Tuesday, 09 February. The collision involved a green Isuzu 4x4 vehicle and a green Hyundai car, and occurred between Clonakilty and Rosscarbery near Rathbarry.

Irish News on Thu, Feb 19 2015, 4,018 days ago

New National Office For Rare Disease To Be Established
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is to establish a new National Office for Rare Disease, Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has confirmed. Fine Gael Cork North Central Senator, Colm Burke, welcomed the news, which was revealed in a letter to him from Minister Varadkar.
Garda Investigate 'Gang Of Men' On Shop Roof
Gardaí are investigating reports that a "gang of males" were spotted on the roof of a shop in Lusk, Dublin. Garda said they received a number of reports on Wednesday night of men on top of the Village Store.
SIPTU Concerned Over UPC Ireland Jobs
UPC Ireland have announced a "restructuring plan" raising fears for up to 170 jobs, the trade union SIPTU said. The union claims that some of UPC's operations are to be moved to the Philippines, with others being amalgamated.
Man Arrested Over Co Kerry Drug Seizure
Gardaí have seized an estimated €40,000 worth of drugs at a house in County Kerry on Thursday morning. One man was arrested during the drugs raid, and is due to appear before Tralee District Court.
Investigation Launches Into Capsized Trawler
An investigation has been launched into the capsizing of a 30ft trawler in freezing waters off Rosslare on Wednesday 11 February. Three fishermen were rescued from the water less than a mile off Rosslare after the Quo Vadis 'rolled over and capsized'.
Garda Appeal For Help Tracing Missing Co Cork Teenager
Gardaí in Cork have appealed for help in tracing a missing 13-year-old girl from Douglas. Tara Menezes has not been seen since the early hours of Wednesday morning. She is described as approximately 5'5" tall, with long brown hair and brown eyes, and of stocky build.
Fianna Fáil Call For Mandatory Minimum Terms For Crimes Against Elderly
Fianna Fáil has today published legislation allowing for mandatory minimum sentences for anyone convicted of crimes against older people.
Escaped Prisoner Recaptured In Belfast
An escaped prisoner is being treated in hospital in Belfast after stabbing himself in the abdomen outside a city centre bar. Derek Brockwell, 53, escaped custody on Tuesday after he attacked two prison guards at Tallaght Hospital.
Co Wexford Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Road Accident
Gardaí in Co Wexford are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road accident involving a car and a tractor. A 14-year-old-boy was killed when the car he was a passenger in collided with a tractor at about 19:00 on Wednesday.

Irish News on Wed, Feb 19 2014, 4,383 days ago

Two Defence Forces Members Arrested Over Pipe Bomb Find
Two serving member of the Defence Forces have been arrested in connection with a viable pipe bomb found at a house in Co Donegal on Tuesday. It is understood that army bomb disposal experts attended the scene in Burnfoot, confirming that the device was viable.
Investigation Launched Into Body Found In Car In Embankment
The body of a man has been found inside his car at the bottom of an embankment off the N12 at Tyholland, Co Monaghan. Garda have launched an investigation into the discovery, saying that it is not known exactly how long the 4x4 vehicle was there.
Six Released Without Charge In Sexual Abuse Investigation
A report is to be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions following the arrest of six people in an investigation of alleged systematic sexual abuse. Officer from Dublin's Sundrive Road Garda Station are investigating allegations that a young girl was abuse over a five-year period.
Almost 2,000 Jobs To Be Created By 'High Potential Start-Up Companies'
Almost 2,000 new jobs will be created over the next three years by 122 High Potential Start-Up companies supported by the Department of Jobs through Enterprise Ireland, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation announced today Minister Bruton was speaking as he announced the results of the E
Road Traffic No 2 2013 Enacted
The number of penalty points issued to drivers caught using a mobile phone while driving has risen from two to three following the latest Road Traffic Bill being agreed by the Seanad on Tuesday. The Road Traffic No.
St Vincent's Urge To Take Immediate Action On Public pay Rules
The board of St Vincent’s University Hospital must make an immediate statement on how it intends to bring itself into line with public pay rules, Public Accounts Committee member Simon Harris has said.
Former High Court Judge Appointed To Oversee GSOC Enquiry
A former High Court judge has been appointed to lead an investigation into "all matters of relevance" relating to the GSOC controversy.
Waterford Councillor Defiant After Petrol Bomb Attack
Waterford City Council member John Hearne has said that " no amount of intimidation will stop him from challenging criminality in his community" following a petrol bomb attack on his car on Tuesday night.
Sinn Féin Call For Immediate Magdalene Legislation
Sinn Féin has called on the government to immediately introduce legislation for victims of the Magdalene launderies.

Irish News on Tue, Feb 19 2013, 4,748 days ago

Rattigan Loses Appeal Over Stabbing Conviction
Brian Rattigan has lost his appeal over his conviction for the death of rival drug dealer Declan Gavin in August 2001. 31-year-old Rattigan, of Cooley Road in Drimnagh, was found guilty of stabbing Declan Gavin to death outside Abrakebabra in Crumlin on 25 August 2001.
EPA Lay Out Septic Tank Inspection Plans
County council staff will receive training from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to carry out 1,000 inspections on septic tanks across Ireland over the next 15 months. The inspections will follow a three-month education and awareness campaign.
Suspended Sentences For Pair In Katy French Death
A man and a woman have received suspended sentences in connection with the death of model Katy French in December 2007.
Cyclist Killed In Co Wexford
A 40-year-old male cyclist has been killed in Co Wexford after he was hit by a car on Monday afternoon. The as-yet-unnamed man was struck by a car on the N30 in Moneytucker, Clonroche near Enniscorthy at around 3.45pm yesterday.
Naas GP To Face Fitness To Practice Inquiry
A Naas GP is to face allegations of professional misconduct and poor professional performance at a Medical Council fitness to practise inquiry. Dr Aoife Kavanagh is facing the allegations in connection to her work at K Doc, an out-of-hours emergency GP service covering Kildare.
Garda Appeal For Help With Missing Teenager
Garda are appealing for information to help trace a missing 16-year-old girl. Sheena O’Connor has been missing from Navan since Sunday 10 Febraury. She is described as 5”2’, of average build with very long coppery/brown hair (normally worn in a bun), with blue eyes and a pale complexion.
State's Only Dedicated Child Sexual Assault Unit Faces Closure
The State’s only dedicated children’s and adolescents sexual assault treatment service could be in danger of closing. Opened in 2011, the Galway based unit plays a key role in providing immediate forensic examinations of children who have been sexually assaulted or raped.
ECRI Call For Ban On Racial Profiling
The Government should consider banning any form of racial profiling by gardaí, a human rights body has said. A new report, produced by the European Commission of Racism and Intolerance (ECRI), highlights that Travellers still face a significant challenge in accessing accommodation in Ireland.
Owner Jailed For Burning Down Own Restaurant
A man has been jailed for three-and-a-half years after being found guilty of setting his own restaurant on fire in an attempt to claim compensation.

Irish News on Fri, Feb 19 2010, 5,844 days ago

Four Held In Jason Murder Probe
Gardaí in Ballyfermot have arrested four people in relation to the murder of Jason Martin last year. The victim was fatally injured at a bar in the Park West area of Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 on the 27th September last year.
Sex Abuse Victims Met Archbishop
Victims of alleged clerical child sex abuse and a member of the representative 'One in Four' campaign group are meeting the Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin today.
Minister's 'Defence' Fails
The Irish Republic's Defence Minister Willie O'Dea has resigned over wrongly denying he linked a Sinn Fein councillor to a brothel. It has emerged that Mr O'Dea gave false information to a journalist last year about a Limerick councillor, Maurice Quinlivan.
Industry Gathers For Irish Film Celebrations
One of the most prestigious nights in the Irish entertainment and cultural calendar, the Irish Film & Television Awards (IFTAs), is shaping up to be a night of great celebration for the industry.
Ireland To Celebrate Patron Saint
This year's Saint Patrick's Festival is expected to involve the participation of a million people - with events over the six days and nights in celebration of the patron saint.
Altan Music To 'Reside' In Schools
It has emerged today that a Co Donegal's Public Arts Office is to run a unique six-month programme to promote traditional music among young people in West Donegal.
Graduate To Europe, Says Martin
Irish graduates should apply for new positions that will shortly be available in the European Union Institutions. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin has encouraged young Irish people to seek EC jobs.

Irish News on Thu, Feb 19 2009, 6,209 days ago

Man Shot Dead In Latest Dublin Attack
A man in his 30s has died following what is thought gang-related shooting in Dublin last night. Two men pulled on a motorcycle outside a public house and the pillion passenger went inside and singled out a 33-year-old man. He then shot him a number of times at short range with a handgun.
Public Servants Union to Hold Vote On Strike
The UNITE trade union will ballot its workers in the public service and the HSE on whether to take industrial action over the controversial pension levy.
Man Arrested Over Friar's Walk Killing
A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with the death of a man in the Friar's walk area of Cork. Gardaí investigating the death of the 27-year-old Edward Gallagher of Hollyhill in the city in the early hours of the Sunday morning made the arrest this morning.
FÁS Breached Financial Procedures Says Report
The national training organisation, FÁS has been found in breach of financial and foreign travel procedures, in a report published today. The report from the Public Accounts Regulator has found the state agency was spending over the odds, and at a huge cost to the taxpayer.
SIPTU Dublin Bus workers plan all-out strike
The trade union for Dublin bus drivers has announced major strike action for the city next month. SIPTU said today the bus drivers it represents will be on an all-out strike from 1 March if management continues with its cost-cutting measures.
Bomb Found Under Car In Dublin
An explosive device has been found under a car in Dublin yesterday. Officers at Sundrive Road and Crumlin Garda Stations were dispatched to Raleigh Square, Crumlin, in Dublin after a being alerted to a potential bomb.
Third Man Arrested In Family Home Raid Investigation
A third man has been arrested in relation to the armed raid at a house in Turloughmore in Galway on Sunday night. During the incident, a couple and three of their four children were tied up and held at gunpoint in their home.
George Clooney Makes Surprise Visit To Irish Troops
Hollywood Actor George Clooney has surprised Irish soldiers in Chad with an unexpected visit. The actor, who was given the title UN Messenger of Peace in January last year, made an unscheduled stop at Camp Ciara in Goz Beida in the southeast of the country late on Tuesday evening.
SF Hit Out At Level of North's 'Stop And Search' Incidents
The North's top cop has defended his force's conduct after a Sinn Féin member of the NI Policing Board slammed what she describes as a "massive increase" in police 'stop and search' incidents Speaking at a public meeting of the NI Policing Board in Derry, Sir Hugh Orde said the policy aimed to disr

Irish News on Tue, Feb 19 2008, 6,575 days ago

Kearney Trial Continues
The trial of Brian Kearney for the murder of his wife Siobhan continued at Dublin's Central Criminal Court today, with evidence from the emergency services.
Fresh Appeal Over Andrew Burns Murder
Gardaí have made a fresh appeal for information about the murder of Andrew Burns in Donegal last week. The 27-year-old was found near St Columba's church in the village of Donnyloop, suffering from gunshot wounds, on February 12.
Dublin Canal Murder Victim Named
The man found murdered on the banks of Dublin's Grand Canal on Monday morning has been named as Darren Guerrine. The 21-year-old's body was found shortly before 8am on Monday morning, on the banks of the canal between Kylemore Road and the Naas Road.
Dáil To Debate Agency Workers Rights
A debate on the exploitation of agency workers is to begin in the Dáil this evening. The move follows a joint private members motion, which was tabled by Labour and Sinn Féin.
Irishman Due To Be Sentenced for US Robbery
A 27-year-old man from Co. Clare is due to be sentenced today for an armed robbery committed in the US two years ago. Niall Clarke, a graduate from Trinity College, was arrested shortly after committing the robbery at the branch of the Bank of Central America in Bangor, Maine, in October 2006.
Man Injured In Longford Road Crash
A man has been seriously injured in a road collision in Co. Longford. The incident happened shortly before 6pm on Monday on the Edgeworthstown Road near Ballymahon. It is understood that a car collided with a van. Two other people were also taken to hospital to be treated for minor injuries.
Lorry Causes Traffic Disruption on M50
There is major congestion on the M50 in Dublin, after a lorry shed its load there this morning. The incident forced the closure of the southbound off ramp to Ballymount and traffic has been diverted via the Tallaght junction.
Victims Helpline Receives More Calls
Calls to the Crime Victims Helpline increased by 35% last year, the latest figures have revealed. The helpline said that nearly 2,000 people contacted the helpline last year.
Adopted Children 'Should Have Citizenship Right'
Foreign children adopted by Irish parents living abroad should still be entitled to Irish citizenship, a report by the Law Reform Commission has recommended.
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