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Irish News on Mon, Jun 11 2018, 2,922 days ago

Pope To Visit Knock In August
Pope Francis is to visit Knock in Co Mayo when he visits Ireland in August. The announcement was made by the Vatican who outlined his itinerary on 25 and 26 August.

Irish News on Thu, Jun 11 2015, 4,018 days ago

Investigation Launched Into Fatal Quarry Accident
Gardaí have launched an investigation into a fatal workplace accident in Co Mayo. It is understood a man in his 20s was fatally injured in an accident at about 10am this morning at a quarry in Kilkelly. The quarry has been sealed pending a forensic examination.
Minister Howlin Accused Of 'Stalling On Essential Drainage Works'
Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin, has been accused of stalling on essential drainage works on the river Clare. Fianna Fáil's Éamon Ó Cuív said that he had become "increasingly frustrated" by the delay.
Two Arrested Following Armed Robbery In Clontarf
Two men have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Clontarf early on Thursday morning. Two armed men entered a shop on Stiles Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3, at about 07:45, demanding money from a female staff member.
Teenager Dies In River Shannon
A 14-year-old boy has died after getting into difficulty in the River Shannon, Co Westmeath. It is understood the boy was swimming in the river on Wednesday near to the Athlone Sub Aqua clubhouse when he got into difficulty.
Work On LUAS Line To Cause Water Disruption Across Dublin
Work on the LUAS Cross City Line taking place this weekend will affect the water supply in a number of areas across Dublin.
Man Killed In Fatal Road Accident In Co Cork
Gardaí in Co Cork have reported the death of a 25-year-old man in a road accident. It is understood the man was fatally injured when his tractor struck a ditch shortly after midnight on the Glanworth to String Cross Road at Glanworth, Co. Cork. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Missing Cork Teenager And Dublin Man Found 'Safe And Well'
Gardaí have thanked the public for their assistance in locating two missing people. 14-year-old Louise Scannell has been found "safe and well" after being missing from Cork City since Tuesday 26 May. And Tony Gough, 47, missing since Tuesday 09 June, has also been located.
Minister For Jobs And Business Expresses 'Disappointment' With Dunnes Stores
Dunnes Stores have been urged to engage with the Mandate union in an ongoing dispute over pay, contracts and negotiating rights.
Govt Lone Parent Plan 'Vicious And Draconian' - SF
Government plans to cut payments to lone parents have been described as "vicious and draconian" by Sinn Féin. Criticising the plane, Senator David Cullinane, said the government’s plans were "beyond belief".

Irish News on Wed, Jun 11 2014, 4,383 days ago

Revenue Step In To Paris Bakery Dispute
The Revenue has announced that it will intervene in the ongoing dispute at the Paris Bakery in Dublin. Former workers have been staging a sit-in protest for the last 20 days, after it was announced that the bakery and restaurant was to close.
Men Arrested Over Weapons Find
Gardai have arrested three men in connection with the discovery of two handguns, silencers and ammunition in west Dublin. Gardai recovered the weapons when they stopped a car on the car on the Newcastle Road at Grange near Adamstown at about 15:00 on Tuesday afternoon.
Body Recovered From River Shannon
The body of a man has been recovered from the River Shannon. The man, understood to be in his late 20s, got into difficulty in the water on Tuesday evening at an area known as Sandy, behind the grounds of the University of Limerick.
Garda Issue Appeal For Missing Teenager
An appeal has been issued for missing 16-year-old Mark Tworney. The teenager was last spotted in the Clondalkin area of Dublin last Thursday.
Govt Urged To Establish Counselling In Mother And Baby Homes Investigation
The Irish Government has been urged to set up counselling services and a dedicated helpline for people as a full investigation into the mother and baby homes is established.
Government Publishes Cooke Report
The Government has published the Cooke Report, accepting in full its findings and conclusion. The report finds that "evidence does not support the proposition that actual surveillance... took place and much less that it was carried out by members of the Garda Síochána.
Govt Introduce Plain Tobacco Packaging Bill
Plain packaging will be introduced for tobacco products after the publication of the Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill was approved by the Government.
Appeal Issued Over Missing Kildare Woman
Garda in Co Kildare have appealed for help in trying to find 38-year-old Karen Stokes, who has been missing since Monday. Ms Stokes is described as 5ft tall with brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen at about 13:00 on Monday leaving her home in Kilcock, Co Kildare.
Toyota Recall 20,000 Cars In Ireland
A defect in passenger side airbags has led to Toyota recalling almost 20,000 cars in Ireland. Yaris, Corolla and Avensis cars sold between 2000 and 2004 are said to be affected by the fault, which the company say could cause a fire.

Irish News on Tue, Jun 11 2013, 4,748 days ago

New €8m Hospital Opens In Co Kerry
A new 40-bed community hospital has opened today, replacing the existing 24-bed facility in Kenmare, Co Kerry. Local campaigners have lead a 30-year campaign to improve the town's hospital.
Garda Appeal For Information After Dublin Shooting
Garda in Dublin have appealed for information after shots were fired at a car in Ballyfermot, Co Dublin. Garda say that three men were in the car at the time of the incident, which happened on Cherry Orchard Parade around 12:30 on Tuesday morning.
Sinn Féin's Table Property Tax Repeal Bill To Be Debated
The Dáil is to debate a proposed Property Tax Repeal Bill, put forward by Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty. The party's finance spokesperson said: “The property tax is another austerity tax and will only further pressurise those in mortgage arrears.
Irish Men More Likely To Die Of Cancer Than Women
Irish men are three times more likely to get cancer and die from the disease, a report from the Irish Cancer Society has claimed. The report says that bowel, lung, bladder and stomach cancer is up to three times more common in men than in woman.
Catholic Bishops Issue Strong Criticism Of Abortion Legislation
People are being misled by the government on the proposed abortion legislation, the Catholic Bishops of Ireland have claimed. In a statement released on the groups website, the bishops claim the public is being misled: “The Government is under no obligation to legislate for the X case.
Garda Officers Facing Disciplinary Over Cancelled Penalty Points
A number of garda officers are to face disciplinary action following the publication of a report in to the recent penalty points controversy.
Law Reform Commission Call For Review Of Minimum Terms
Murder convictions should continue to carry a mandatory life sentence, with judges allowed to specify a minimum sentence term, the Law Reform Commission has recommended.
Minister For Sports Raises Concerns Over Alcohol Sponsorship Ban
Concerns have been raised over the potential lose of sports funding should a ban on alcohol sponsorship be implemented.

Irish News on Mon, Jun 11 2012, 5,113 days ago

Report Calls For Review Of Penalty Points System
Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar has today published new proposals for an increase in penalty points for speeding and the use of a mobile phone while driving.
Teen To Appear In Court Over Weekend Assault
A teenager is due to appear at Blanchardstown District Court today in connection with a serious assault on Saturday. It is understood that at approximately 6.30am four males were sitting in a parked car at Fortlawn Park when they were approached and set upon by a group of males.
Two Arrested After Explosives Find
Two men are being held in Castlebar Garda station after a raid in a house in Mayo on Saturday found explosives and component parts for bomb-making.
Irish Fans Held After Clashes With Police
Three Irish supporters were among 14 people arrested in Poznan early yesterday morning after dozens of riot police were dispatched to the Old Town square.
Study Reveals 30% Of HIV Infected Don't Know
New research has revealed that almost a third of people living with HIV are unaware they carry the infection. It is also claimed that barriers to testing for the infection have led to late detection and have prevented people from benefiting from early treatment.
Father Of Two Sentenced Over Child Pornography
A 46-year-old father-of-two has been jailed for a year after being caught with child pornography.
Man Fighting For Life After Attack
A man has been left fighting for his life following a serious assault in west Dublin. The 25-year-old suffered serious head injuries in the attack in Wheatfield Avenue, Clondalkin, at about 1am today.
New Outpatient Department Opens At Mater Hospital
A new outpatient department, capable of dealing 220,000 patients a year, has opened at Dublin's Mater hospital.
ESB Redundancies Package 'Over-Subscirbed'
A voluntary redundancy scheme aimed at shedding 700 jobs at the ESB is over-subscribed, in spite of fears by management that they would struggle to achieve the target. Brendan Ogle, head of the ESB Group of Unions, said there had been a "significant level of interest" in the deal.

Irish News on Fri, Jun 11 2010, 5,844 days ago

Labour Take The Lead In Poll
A shock opinion poll has shown that trouble has again deepened for Taoiseach Brian Cowen as support for him and Fianna Fail dropped significantly.
'Over-reliance' On Property Slammed
The continuing Irish economic crisis is a result of the Government's "over-reliance" on the property market.
Search For Missing Woman Renewed
Gardai at Celbridge are renewing their appeal to the public for assistance in locating the whereabouts of Helen Donegan, 30. Helen was last seen at her home at St. Patrick's Park, Celbridge, Co. Kildare at approximately 8am on Thursday 6th May, 2010.
Soccer And GAA Games To Air
Live GAA Championship coverage taking place this summer will be covered by Setanta Sports - while RTÉ has been awarded the rights to broadcast Barclays Premier League soccer.
Derry Men On Dublin CIT Charges
Two men from the North have been charged with the possession of a firearm with intent to commit a robbery in Dublin. The Londonderry pair face the charges over the robbery of a cash delivery guard in Dublin this Wednesday.
Two-County Town Centre Plan Approved
A new town centre that straddles the border of counties Dublin and Wicklow has been approved by An Bord Pleanála. According to a newspaper report, the €2 billion development will include 900 homes, a hotel, leisure facilities, offices, a cinema, bars and more than 100 new shops.
Council Shake-up Fails At Stormont
The Stormont Executive broke up last night without a deal on the future direction for Northern Ireland's councils. Northern Executive ministers adjourned a five-hour long meeting aimed at resolving the impasse over the future of local government.
Blind Fly System For North's City Airport
Just days after George Best Belfast City Airport had been experiencing problems due to low cloud - with most flights not operating on Tuesday morning - or having to be either diverted or delayed, a 'blind flying' system is being investigated.

Irish News on Thu, Jun 11 2009, 6,209 days ago

Officer And Inmate Hurt In Prison Row
A prison officer and an inmate have been injured during an incident in Mountjoy Prison this morning. The incident happened on the A wing just after midday when prison officers intervened in a row between two prisoners.
Sarkozy Would "Even Be Ready To Travel To Ireland" Over Treaty
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has said he is prepared to travel to Ireland to gather support for the second referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. Last years vote on the controversial treaty returned a no vote in Ireland, despite visits from Mr Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
20% Of Unemployment Benefit Claimants Are Foreign Nationals
The latest Live Register figures have revealed foreign nationals account for a fifth of those claiming unemployment benefits. The high percentage is thought to reflect the mass redundancies in the construction sector, which was a major employer of foreign workers.
Gardaí Send Officers To Assist At Air France Disaster
The Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy has announced that he will deploy two members of Garda to Brazil to support the authorities in the investigation and assist with the identification of bodies.
Life Sentence For Tourist Attacker
The 54-year-old convicted killer who raped an English tourist in a Dublin hotel has been sentenced to life in prison.
Nationwide Appoints Replaces Chief Executive
Irish Nationwide has replaced their long standing chief executive, Michael Fingleton, who has been forced to resign.
Another Eight Arrests Near Corrib Gas Site
Another eight arrests have been made overnight near the site of the controversial Shell gas pipeline under construction in Co Mayo. A Garda spokesman said two men were arrested at Glengad at around 7pm last night for alleged public order offences. They are due in court at 10.30am this morning.
Over 400 At Risk At Lufthansa Technik
Unions and management at Lufthansa Technik Airmotive are to meet as fears grow for the future of over 400 jobs at the company. Management at the aircraft engine maintenance plant in Rathcoole have warned workers will be put on protective notice from Monday unless they adopt new work practices.
Fine Gael's Flannery Demoted Following Fumble
The Fine Gael director of elections will lose his position before the next election after his fumble over Sinn Fein. Frank Flannery will retain his position as the party's director of organisation, concentrating on issues such as candidate development.

Irish News on Wed, Jun 11 2008, 6,574 days ago

Judge Says Knife Crime "Out Of Control"
One of the country's top criminal judges has said knife crime is now "out of control" with a record number of manslaughter and fatal stabbing incidents being heard in Irish courts.
Boy Faces Court For Possessing €180,000 Of Heroin
A 16-year-old boy has been served with a book of evidence and sent forward for trial to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court over a €180,000 heroin seizure. The boy had been charged earlier at the Children's Court with possessing heroin at an address in Clondalkin, in Dublin, last December.
Council Approves Electric Car Scheme
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council has become the first local authority in Ireland to approve a scheme encouraging the use of environmentally friendly electric cars.
Irish Men Now Living It Up
The gap in life expectancy between men and women in Ireland has narrowed to its lowest for 35 years. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) report, a compilation of statistics called Measuring Ireland's Progress 2007, found that men's life expectancy has increased by 1.
IFA Mounts Protest At Lidl Supermarket
The Irish Farmers Association has picketing a Lidl supermarket in Co Kildare as part of a protest over the sale of imported pig meat. The protest - on Wednesday - is the latest in a growing row over retailers refusal to use home grown produce, and instead importing cheaper fare from abroad.
Man Abducted And Beaten Over Drugs Say Gardaí
Gardaí have revealed that they suspect the abduction and beating of a 30 year-old man in Cork was over drugs. The man from the Carrigtwohill area of east Cork was taken away and badly beaten by a group of men in Cork.
€4.5 Million Pay Out For Brain Damaged Boy
A Dublin Hospital has agreed to compensate a young brain damaged boy with €4.5 million, but only after an epic legal battle.
New Social Order Powers For Gardai
Dublin City Council have agreed to implement a ban on drinking in public from next September. The policy is just part of a list of tough new laws agreed on Monday night and will mean on the spot fines for anyone caught drinking on the streets in the city among other offences.
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