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Irish News on Fri, Mar 31 2017, 3,287 days ago

450,000 Self-Employed People To Gain From Treatment Benefit Scheme
Up to 450,000 self-employed people and their dependent spouses are to benefit from the Treatment Benefit Scheme for the first time, the Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar has announced.

Irish News on Thu, Mar 31 2016, 3,652 days ago

Parties Refusing To Talk To Each Other 'Farcical' - SF
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil's refusal to talk to each other has been described as a "farce" and is "impeding TDs from doing their jobs", Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane has said.
15-Year-Old Arrested In Lorcan O'Reilly Murder Investigation
Gardaí investigating the murder of Lorcan O'Reilly in Dublin last year have arrested a 15-year-old male. Mr O'Reilly died after he was stabbed in the early hours of 01 November.
DSP Announce Jobs & Careers Advice Fair
A Jobs and Career Advice Fair has been announced by the Department of Social Protection (DSP) and the Donegal Local Development Company (DLDC). The Fair will be held in the Abbey Hotel in Donegal Town on Thursday 07 April and is free to all.
Kilmainham Courthouse Visitor Centre Opens
A new visitor centre has been opened at Kilmainham Courthouse as one of the Ireland 2016 'Permanent Reminders', Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Heather Humphreys has announced.
SF Councillor Missing For Two Weeks Asks For Privacy
A Sinn Féin councillor missing since 18 March has thanked people for their concern and appealed for privacy so he can spend time with his family. Stephen Cunningham, 23, went missing after a night out with friends two weeks ago in Cork City Centre.
17.1% Rise In Overseas Visitors To Ireland - CSO
New figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed an increase of 17.1% in overseas visitors to Ireland between December 2015 and February 2016.
Man Arrested Over Galway Cannabis Seizure
A 43-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the seizure of herbal cannabis in Galway.

Irish News on Tue, Mar 31 2015, 4,018 days ago

Cuts In Garda Resources Putting Communities At Risk - FF
Almost 6 out of every 10 requests for armed escorts for the transportation of dangerous criminals were denied last year, according to new figures obtained by Fianna Fáil.
nearForm Announces 100 New Jobs In Waterford
Technology firm nearForm has announced 100 new jobs at its official opening of new headquarters at Waterford County Council's old building in Tramore. The announcement was made by nearForm co-founders, chief executive officer (CEO) Cian Ó Maidín and chief technology officer (CTO) Richard Rodger.
Ireland To Contribute €12m To Syria
The Government has announced that Ireland will provide €12 million this year in funding and emergency supplies to help meet the needs of those affected by the Syria conflict.
Gardaí Seek To Return Jewellery To Owners
Gardaí are seeking to return jewellery to its rightful owners. Over 1,000 items of jewellery were recovered as a result of a search operation carried out on Sunday 22 February 2015. In a statement, Garda said: "We are anxious to reunite this property with its rightful owners.
Universities To Award Higher Entrance Marks For A-Level Students
Irish universities are to award higher entrance marks to students studying A-Levels. Sinn Féin MLA Barry McElduff welcomed the announcement.
Over Ten Million Cigarettes Seized At Dublin Port
Revenue Customs Officers have seized over 10.3 million cigarettes, with a retail value of over €4.7m at Dublin Port. The Don Corleone cigarettes were hidden in a 40-foot container and were described as "paper handkerchiefs" on the manifest. The investigation is continuing.
Gardaí Raise Concerns Over Private Licences While On Duty
Gardaí supervisors have called for patrol cars to exempt from penalty points. It is understood that gardaí have raised concerns that they will collect points on their private licences for traffic offences committed while on duty.

Irish News on Mon, Mar 31 2014, 4,383 days ago

Homes Damaged After Car Explodes In Dublin
A number of homes have been damaged after a car exploded in Dublin on Sunday night. The incident happened in Long Lane at around 11pm. Army bomb experts were called in to examine the damage and the area is currently sealed off. Gardai are asking for any witnesses to contact them immediately.
€60k Announced To Support Anti-Bullying Training Session For Parents
Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn TD, has announced that €60,000 is to be provided to support the delivery of anti-bullying training sessions for parents.
Govt Plans For Free GP Visits For Children Under Six Is Not Achievable - IMO
The GP Committee of the Irish Medical Council (IMO) has said that the Government's plans to introduce Free GP Visits for Children under six years of age this summer are "not achievable" given the lack of progress on the issue since the measure was first announced.
Two Arrested In Connection With Cash-In-Transit Van Robbery
Two men have been arrested in connection with a cash-in-transit van robbery in Dublin. The men, aged in their 20s and 60s, have been detained by Gardai in connection with the incident which happened on Fortunestown Way last October.
Man Dies In House Fire
A man has died in a house fire in County Roscommon. The victim, aged 49, was alone in the house and was pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency services were alerted to the fire at Coolshaghtena at around 8.45pm on Sunday night. The house has been sealed off for a technical examination.
Ireland May Be Imprisoning Victims Of Slavery - Report
A new report is calling for an immediate review of all potential cases of trafficking for slavery in cannabis production to identify and protect victims.
Safefood Urges Parents To 'Bring Back Play'
As part of the campaign to take on childhood obesity, safefood is urging parents to 'Bring Back Play' and encourage their children to be more active every day. At present, four out of five Irish children do not meet the physical activity guideline of being active for at least 60 minutes a day.

Irish News on Thu, Mar 31 2011, 5,479 days ago

'I Am Not A Criminal', Says Lowry
A motion calling on the voluntary resignation of Michael Lowry from his membership of Dáil Éireann has been passed without a vote. The Independent TD for Tipperary North responded to the motion by saying "I am not a criminal.
Woman's Body Found On Clare Beach
Detectives are investigating after the discovery of a woman's body on a beach in County Clare. The body washed up on Fanore Strand and the alarm was raised by a passer-by.
Suspicious Device Found On Border
A suspicious object has been reported in a Co Fermanagh village. The object was spotted on the roadside of Dernawilt Road in Rosslea. DUP representative for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, Arlene Foster has condemned those responsible.
Severed Arm Belonged To Convicted Rapist
Gardaí have confirmed that a severed limb found on a beach in Dublin, belongs to a convicted rapist. Last month, the arm was discovered on Dollymount strand but was only identified as belonging to James Nolan, 46, yesterday. Gardaí are now investigating the last known movements of Nolan.
Ireland Awarded €1.5m For Electro-Mobility
Ireland is to be awarded an EU grant of €1.5m to introduce electro-mobility. The funding will be mainly used to install 3,500 charging posts around the country.
Court To Hear Belfast Bomb Hoax Charge
A 39-year-old man is due to appear in court later on charges relating to the recent security alert in north Belfast. The man is accused of making a hoax call and purporting to be a member of a proscribed organisation. He will appear at Belfast Magistrates Court.
Two Dublin Schools To Be Rebuilt
Detailed plans have just been submitted to Fingal Council by Scoil Bhride Boys and Scoil Bhride Girls National Schools.

Irish News on Wed, Mar 31 2010, 5,844 days ago

25,000 Irish Households Without Power
The biting cold snap and stormy conditions have knocked out electricity supplies for around 25,000 Irish householders this morning. Heavy rain, snow and gale force winds lashed the State last night and this morning and made driving conditions hazardous in parts of the country.
Ryan Prompts Sex Crime Unit Creation
The Gardaí Commissioner has announced plans to establish a Sexual Crime Management Unit to deal with sexual abuse incidents. It will look at cases such as those exposed in the Ryan and Murphy Reports, which revealed cases of clerical abuse.
Mature Student Numbers Rising
The number of university applications from mature and non-school leavers has risen by a might 30% last year. Figures released today show that with the onset of recession and widespread unemployment, university has become a tempting prospect.
Scheme Hands AIB Further €18bn Loan
In his much anticipated bank recapitalisation plan, announced yesterday, the Finance Minister has invited swathes of criticism after declaring a further €18 billion in loans for crippled bank, AIB.
Land Deal Questions For Robinson
Democratic Unionist spin doctors last night scrambled to quash questions raised by the BBC over a land deal involving the North's First Minister, Peter Robinson.
Quinn Insurance Taken Into Receivership
A multi-million pound Irish business that began in 1973 as a small gravel pit on the Quinn family farm in the border county of Fermanagh is in trouble.
Snowfalls Disrupt Northern Roads
Snowy conditions in some areas of the North has led to a number of school closures while some 300 people had to be rescued from vehicles after they became stuck in snow near Derry, police have said.
Second UUP Resignation Shock
The North's Assembly has been hit by a second shock resignation as another Ulster Unionist resigned from the party over its electoral link-up with the UK Conservatives. Alan McFarland, an MLA for North Down, quit last night citing the "detrimental" pact for his decision.
Electric Vehicle Charge Points Launched
There's to be a major change in the Irish infrastructure with news that car 'charge points' are to be installed. Irish Energy Minister Eamon Ryan and ESB Chief Executive, Padraig McManus, have launched the country's first Electric Vehicle charge points.

Irish News on Tue, Mar 31 2009, 6,209 days ago

Unemployment Rise Slowing, Hints Ahern
Justice Minister Dermot Ahern has hinted there could be some good news on Friday for the spiralling unemployment figures. March's live register figures are due out by the Central Statistics Office on Friday and Mr Ahern is hinting that the rate may have slowed down.
Knife Attacker Had 31 Previous Convictions
A 20-year-old Dublin man who went on a knife spree in the Temple Bar area had 31 convictions, a court heard on Monday. Glen Hogan of Thomond Road, Ballyfermot pleaded guilty to four counts of assault causing harm on April 19, 2008 in Dublin city centre.
Martin Disgusted At Northern Security Alerts
Foreign Affairs Minister Micheál Martin has expressed his disgust over Monday's hijackings and bomb scares in the North. The incidents are being blamed on dissident republicans and caused widespread traffic disruption in Belfast and Lurgan.
Appeal Launched For Missing Cork Man
An appeal has been launched for a man who has gone missing from his home in Co Cork. Gardai at Bandon say they are anxious to trace the whereabouts of the 33-year-old David O'Donoghue from Ballinadee, Bandon in Cork. David was last seen at 1am at his home on Monday morning 30th March.
Business Lending Falls Despite Recapitalisation
Private sector lending by Irish Banks is continuing to fall despite the cash injection into Irish banks. Figures published today by the Central Bank show credit for the private sector has fallen from 30% in December 2005 to just 5% in December last year.
Murdered Man Warned By Gardaí
A man found murdered in Dublin on Monday had been warned by Gardaí his life was under threat, it has emerged. Father of one David Lynch, 25, was shot three times in the head in the Coolock area of the capital, and left to die on waste ground behind the Newtown apartments near Belcamp Lane.
Ireland Loses Highest Credit Score
As next week's 'emergency' Budget looms, the Irish Republic's top 'sovereign' credit rating has been cut. The agency, Standard & Poor's (S&P) downgraded the rating on Government debt by one notch from a AAA rating - which is the highest - to AA+.

Irish News on Mon, Mar 31 2008, 6,574 days ago

Man Held Over Kerry Shooting
Garda in the double murder case of two Kerry famers are holding a man suspected of the killings. The bodies of the two men, Michael Hanrahan, 54, and his son Denis, 27, were found in their home on Thursday with shotgun wounds.
Mother Convicted On Firearms Charges
A Dutch mother of three has been jailed for the possession of firearms. The woman, Caroline Van Dongeren, 32, was given a three-year sentence after a search at her home uncovered two magazines each containing 10 rounds of ammunition.
Taoiseach Heralds Good Friday Anniversary
The Taoiseach is to make a major speech in Dublin this week, marking the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement.
Unemployment To Exceed UK's For First Time
A Fine Gael TD has leaked figures showing Ireland's unemployment is to exceed that of the UK's for the first time in over a decade.
Ireland Claims Reach €500m
The cost of claims against the state by the public has reached €500 million. The figures released yesterday show the level of claims has meant the government has had to set aside half a billion euro to be able to match the level of claims.
Airline Pays For Passengers
A budget airline has admitted to paying passengers to fly on its planes. The airline, Flybe, said it was hiring temporary workers to fly in its planes in order to avoid penalties from the Airport.
U2 Sign 12 Year Deal
The 'biggest band in the world' have signed one of the biggest contracts in their careers with promoters Live Nation. The 12-year deal will mean Live Nation will handle all the band’s merchandising, digital and branding rights.
Survey Shows Irish Support Gay Marriage
A survey has shown support for gay partnerships is on the increase among the public. In a poll conducted by Landsdowne Market Research, 84% of over 15s said that same sex marriages should be given legal recognition.
Young Girl Shot In Feud
An eight year-old girl has been injured after a gun attack on her Grandparent's home. The girl who is in a stable condition in hospital was injured during a visit to her grandparent's house.
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