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Irish News on Wed, Dec 11 2019, 2,192 days ago

E-Scooters Report Must Be Published - FG
The Minister for Transport, Shane Ross, has been urged to publish the results of a public consultation on e-scooters. Making the call, Fine Gael TD Noel Rock, said: "It's two years since I first raised this with the Minister in the Dáil. At the time, he said no new laws were needed initially.

Irish News on Tue, Dec 11 2018, 2,557 days ago

Garda Appeal For Information On Alleged Rape In Dublin City Centre
Gardaí have issued an appeal for information following the alleged rape of a woman in Dublin in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday, 11 December. According to garda a woman went to a south Dublin garda station to report begin attacked sometime between midnight and 2am this morning.
Flat Fines No Deterrent For Speeding
The current system of a flat fine for speeding is not acting as a deterrent, the Minister for Transport, Shane Ross, has said. Deputy Ross will present a proposal for new graduated fines for speeding offences to the Cabinet.

Irish News on Mon, Dec 11 2017, 2,922 days ago

Teenager And Young Child Injured In Alleged Shooting In West Dublin
An investigation has been launched into an alleged shooting incident in West Dublin. According to reports, a teenager and a young child have been injured in an incident that gardaí have said is "ongoing" in the Parlickstown area of Blanchardstown.
Man's Body Found At Ranelagh Luas Station
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of the body of a man in Ranelagh in Dublin. The body of a 22-year-old man was found unresponsive at around 4.40am this morning, Monday 11 December, at the Luas stop on Ranelagh Road.
DFB Members Express "Extreme Concern" Over Lack of Aerial Appliances
SIPTU members in the Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) have expressed "extreme concern" over the lack of aerial appliances, with only two of the vehicle mounted long ladders available for dispatch in the city and county, a third below the agreed minimum required.

Irish News on Fri, Dec 11 2015, 3,653 days ago

INMO Strike Action Will Go Ahead
The Irish Nurses and Midwives' Organisation (INMO) has confirmed planned strike action is to go ahead next week. After four days of talks broke down at the Workplace Relations Commission, industrial action will now take place on Tuesday, 15 December.
Adams Urges Govt To Access EU Funds For Flood Relief
The Irish Government is being urged by Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams to access the EU emergency fund for Storm Desmond flooding victims. The Louth TD said making the move is the "immediate and prudent course of action to take" due to €15.
Man Arrested After Heroin Seized During Vehicle Search
A man has been arrested after heroin was discovered during a vehicle search in Co Dublin. It is understood the drugs, worth an estimated value of €420,000, were seized by Garda at 4.30 during a search in Clondalkin yesterday, 10 December.
Further Weather Warning Issued
Met Éireann has issued a weather warning ahead of this weekend. The Status Orange rainfall warning is for counties Clare, Cork and Kerry. It came into force on Friday morning at 7am and will be in place until 23.59 on Saturday, 12 December.
Man Dies In House Fire In Donegal
A man has died following a house fire in Dungloe, Donegal. The fire was reported at around 2.30am on Friday, 11 December. The victim, who was in his 80s, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was the only occupant of the house.
Man, 79, Missing In Sligo
Gardaí have launched an appeal for information into the whereabouts of an elderly man who has gone missing in Co Sligo. Jimmy Scanlon, 79, who is from Magherboy, was last seen at around 7am on Tuesday, 08 December. He was on Jinx's Avenue, Sligo Town.
€5m For Businesses Affected By Flooding
A €5 million scheme has been announced by the Irish Government for small businesses who have been affected by flooding as a result of Storm Desmond earlier this month.

Irish News on Thu, Dec 11 2014, 4,018 days ago

CSO Figures Show Tourism Revenue At Almost €3bn
New figures published today have revealed that an estimated €2.8 billion has been spent in Ireland by overseas visitors.
Fianna Fáil Accuse Govt Of Abandoning Primary Schools
Fianna Fáil has accused the government of abandoning primary schools after Minister Jan O'Sullivan revealed that €35m is being reallocated from the primary budget to third level spending.
Tánaiste Rules Out Rent Control
The use of rent control will be considered despite rising rents, Tánaiste Joan Burton has said. The Tánaiste was responding to figures published today by the Private Residential Tenancies Board revealed that rents are continuing to rise.
No Change To TV Licencing Fee
There will no change to the current arrangements of the TV licence fee, the Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources said. Minister McHugh made the comment in response to a question from Fianna Fáil TD Michael Moynihan.
200 New Jobs For Dublin
Up to 200 new jobs are to be created in Dublin by global financial services provider, Fidelity Investments. The company is opening its second office in Dublin, with a new facility at Citywest.
Insurers Urged To Offer Flood Cover In Cork
Fianna Fáil has called on insurance companies to provide flood cover to households and businesses in Cork City. TD for Cork South Central, Michael McGrath, has called on insurers to offer the cover again once major flood relief works are carried out in the city.
Funding Announced For Regional Airports
News that funding of more than €600,000 has been secured for Kerry Airport has been welcomed, with Fine Gael saying that it highlights "the importance of Kerry Regional Airport as a primary transport link.
Investigation Launches Into Creche Death
An investigation has been launched into the death of a young boy at a crèche in Castlebridge. Gardaí said that staff found the infant unresponsive on Tuesday. It is understood that crèche staff administered first aid until an ambulance crew arrived and took the boy to Wexford General Hospital.
Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Accident In Co Kildare
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a fatal accident in Co Kildare in which a 60-year-old woman died after being hit by a car. Gardaí said the woman was struck by a car at about 17:45 on Wednesday in Moyvalley. A post-mortem examination is due to take place at Naas General Hospital.

Irish News on Wed, Dec 11 2013, 4,383 days ago

Top Irish Hotels Experiencing WiFi Flaws
An Irish IT security firm is warning wifi users that internet systems at ten hotels across the country have fundamental security flaws that could enable hackers to access sensitive material. Tech security firm Smarttech.
Clondalkin Motor Tax Office To Close
The motor tax office in Clondalkin, South Dublin, is to close. Dublin City council said motor tax offices have experienced "a significant reduction in business" since the driver license processing was transferred to the national driver licence service (NDLS) at the end of October this year.
Men Charged Over Meath Fuel Laundering
Two men have been charged in connection with the discovery of an oil laundering plant at Macetown, Rathfeigh, County Meath. The men, aged 19 and 20, were arrested on Tuesday 10 December following a joint intelligence-led operation between Revenue and An Garda Síochána.
EPA Reveals E. Coli Water Concerns
30 water supplies across Ireland are currently on 'boil water' notices or restrictions, as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says there is "more to do" to supply safe water to the public.
15 Jobs Created In Axway Dublin Expansion
15 jobs are expected to be created through the expansion of an R&D Centre of Excellence established in Dublin by data solutions company Axway.
Hibernia REIT Joins Stock Exchange
Property investment company Hibernia REIT has joined the Irish and London Stock Exchanges. The company has placed 361m shares, amounting to an initial market capitalisation of €365m.
€47.7m Unlocked For Disadvantaged Communities
€47.7m is being allocated to the Local and Community Development Programme (LCDP) in 2014.

Irish News on Tue, Dec 11 2012, 4,748 days ago

Garda Arrested In Connection With Sexual Assault
A garda has been arrested by Garda Ombudsman Commission investigators and is being questioned about a sexual attack. The garda has been suspended by the Garda Commissioner and is being detained at Loughrea Garda Station. He is the first member of the force to be arrested by the Garda Ombudsman.
Man Dies In House Fire In Waterford
A man has died in a house fire at Roanmore Park In Waterford city yesterday. Emergency services were called to the property at around 5am where the man, 51, was discovered lying on the floor in a front room. A post mortem examination is to be carried out this morning.
Irish Primary Pupils' Score Above National Average In Maths And Science
The Minister of State for Research and Innovation, Seán Sherlock TD, has welcomed a report examining Irish primary pupils' progress in maths and science in an international peer study.
Tánaiste To Further Restore Stability Across Europe
Today in Brussels, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Eamon Gilmore and Minister of State for European Affairs Lucinda Creighton, presented the work programme of the 'Trio' of EU Presidencies for the next 18 months.
Four Held Following Heroin Seizure
Gardai are questioning four men in relation to the seizure of €150,000 worth of heroin discovered in Cork yesterday. A sawn-off shotgun and ammunition were also found by officers targeting the large scale supply and distribution of the drug in the city.
Irish Construction Output Drops By 4.2%
The volume of output in building and construction was 4.2% lower in the third quarter of 2012 when compared with the preceding period, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO). This reflects decreases of 5.3%, 2.4% and 1.
FF Says Latest Revelations About Health Minister Are Disingenuous
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Health, Billy Kelleher TD, says the latest revelations about Health Minister James Reilly prove just how disingenuous he was regarding the cost of drugs for the state.
22% Of Irish Population Living In Jobless Households
Today a new research report on Work and Poverty in Ireland by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has been published.
SIPTU Supports Byrnes Pharmacy Workers
SIPTU has supported a protest today by workers at Byrnes Pharmacy in Stoneybatter, Dublin. Staff decided to protest outside the store from 12.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. to highlight their frustration with a management refusal to negotiate with their union, SIPTU.

Irish News on Fri, Dec 11 2009, 5,844 days ago

Irish Priest Murdered In Kenya
The Department of Foreign Affairs has revealed that an Irish priest was murdered in Kenya last night. Fr Jeremiah Roche, 68, from Athea in west Limerick, was a member of the Kiltegan Fathers working in Kenya.
Body Recovered From Dublin Canal
The body of a missing man, who had disappeared after a party, has been recovered from a canal in Dublin. Damian O'Brien, 37, who had been living in Phibsborough, Dublin, disappeared on November 27 after attending a party at a friend's house.
Ireland 'Could Leave Euro In 2010'
A leading UK bank has claimed Ireland could be the first country to leave the European Union due to its financial difficulties.
Pope Shares 'Shame' Felt By Irish
After a meeting with Ireland's most influential clergy today, Pope Benedict has said he shared the "shame" felt by the Irish people over the findings of the Murphy Report into clerical abuse.
McGimpsey And Bishops Discuss Abuse
After the recently uncovered cases of child abuse within the Catholic Church in Dublin by the Murphy Report, a dialogue between bishops and Northern politicians continues to face the issue overall and to seek ways to avoid these situations happening again, writes Carla Liébana.
Baby Taken From Scene After Assault
Two men are in custody following an overnight incident at a house in Pearse Terrace, Westport, and County Mayo. Gardai were called to the house shortly after 2.
Learn From Lammy Tragedy: McGimpsey
The tragic death of an entire family at the hands of their sex offendor 'dad' in the North has prompted a call for a full inquiry and a revision of the way social services deals with such 'at risk' families, writes Carla Liébana.
North's ATM Gang Strikes Again
Yet another automated teller machine (ATM) has been ripped from a in the North by thieves using a digger.
Woman Found Dead In Athlone
Gardaí in Athlone are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a young woman near the village of Ballykeeran last night. It is understood the body of the woman, who is said to be in her early 20s, was discovered on the floor of an upstairs apartment near a pub in the area.
Three Held After 'Aggravated' Burglary On Elderly Couple
Three men are being held in Longford after what Gardai have described as an "aggravated" burglary. Gardai arrested the three men after the incident, which occurred at a house in Clondra, County Longford, which was occupied by two elderly people.

Irish News on Thu, Dec 11 2008, 6,209 days ago

Pork Was Safe Despite Recall
Following the €1 billion recall operation and the loss of almost 1,000 jobs, the European Food Safety Authority has claimed that the amount of risk to consumers was of little concern.
Teen Charged Over O'Kane Shooting
A 16 year-old-male has been charged by Gardaí in connection with the shooting of Dublin father Aidan O' Kane.
Compensation Deal For Pig Processors Agreed
The Government and the pigmeat processing industry reached an agreement last night on a rescue package for the industry. A sum of €180 million has been ear marked for a compensation package for pig processors.
Second Lisbon Referendum Before October
The Taoiseach is expected to tell an EU summit in Brussels that a second Lisbon treaty vote will be taken by October. Brian Cowen has been touring Europe over the past two weeks, negotiating with Europe's leaders in an effort to secure a series of amendments to ensure a Yes vote in next years vote.
Cartoon Highlight For Irish Film Festival
An Irish animated feature from Cartoon Saloon has been announced as one of the highlights of a major film festival early in the New Year.
Housing Collapse Sees Mortgage Brokers Fear For Job
The collapse of the mortgage market is making mortgage brokers fear for their jobs, with little hope of recovery in sight. According to reports, four out of five mortgage brokers reported slowing sales in the past three months while just 8% indicating that businesses had improved.
Hollywood Lured To Ireland
Ireland is set to become a more competitive international location for film and TV production. New changes will raise the profile of Ireland as an international film and television location and entice Hollywood productions to locate in Ireland.

Irish News on Tue, Dec 11 2007, 6,575 days ago

Bray Man's Death Investigated
An investigation has been launched into the death of a 24-year-old man in Bray, Co. Wicklow. The man is believed to have been found in his bed by his father at a house in the Mountain View area of Bray on Monday.
Drogheda Cancer Misdiagnosis Probed
The HSE has admitted that a woman who was mistakenly given the all-clear for breast cancer should have been given a mammogram. Alison Kelly was cleared of the disease at the Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda in 2003, but had to undergo a mastectomy two years later.
Irish Attitude To CIA 'Torture' Flights Slammed
The Irish Human Rights Commission has launched renewed criticism of the government's attitude towards suspected CIA 'torture flights' passing through Irish territory.
Victim 'May Have Met Killer On Dating Web-Site'
The mother-of-two who was found dead in a hotel in Limerick at the weekend may have met her killer through an internet dating web site, it has been reported. The body of 33-year-old Sylvia Roche Kelly from Sixmilebridge in Co.
Four Held Over McMahon Murder
Four people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Sean McMahon in Tallaght in Dublin in November. Mr McMahon, 35, was shot dead at his home in Donaghmore Avenue on November 14. It is believed that the gunman entered his house through the back door.
Man Stabbed To Death In Dublin
A man has died after being stabbed in Dublin. The 42-year-old was stabbed in a lane off the Beechfield Road in Walkinstown around 9pm on Monday. According to reports, the man was attempting to drive his car down the lane, but his route was blocked by another vehicle.
Road Deaths Underlined By Tragic Ulster Milestone
A woman cyclist killed in a hit-and-run incident has brought to six the number of people killed on the Republic's roads over the weekend.
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