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Irish News on Fri, Apr 5 2019, 2,557 days ago
New Framework For Consent For Irish High Schools Published
A new Framework for Consent in Irish high schools has been announced by the Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O'Connor.
A new Framework for Consent in Irish high schools has been announced by the Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O'Connor.
Irish News on Thu, Apr 5 2018, 2,922 days ago
Minister Creed Has 'Questions To Answer' Over Fodder Crises
Agriculture Minister Michael Creed has "questions to answer" over the fodder crisis, according to Sinn Féin. The party's spokesperson on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Kenny, said: "The Minister must take responsibility for dire situation that farmers find themselves in now.
Agriculture Minister Michael Creed has "questions to answer" over the fodder crisis, according to Sinn Féin. The party's spokesperson on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Kenny, said: "The Minister must take responsibility for dire situation that farmers find themselves in now.
Irish News on Wed, Apr 5 2017, 3,287 days ago
365 New IT Jobs To Be Created In Dublin
IT services company Version 1 is to create 365 new jobs in Dublin. The Irish computer consultant is planning to fill the new positions over the next three years at its city centre base.
IT services company Version 1 is to create 365 new jobs in Dublin. The Irish computer consultant is planning to fill the new positions over the next three years at its city centre base.
Gardaí Renews Appeal For Witnesses To Stillorgan Collision
Gardaí are renewing their appeal for witnesses to a fatal traffic collision last month in Stillorgan, Co Dublin. A 91-year-old female pedestrian sustained serious injuries when she was struck by a beige coloured Saab outside the Asian Market at around 4.10pm on Saturday, 25 March.
Gardaí are renewing their appeal for witnesses to a fatal traffic collision last month in Stillorgan, Co Dublin. A 91-year-old female pedestrian sustained serious injuries when she was struck by a beige coloured Saab outside the Asian Market at around 4.10pm on Saturday, 25 March.
Irish News on Tue, Apr 5 2016, 3,652 days ago
Man From Co Sligo Dies In Australian Workplace Accident
A man from Co Sligo has died following a workplace accident in Australia. Paul Walsh, from Tubbercurry ,was killed while working for one of Australia's National Broadband Network (NBN) contractors in Katoomba, New South Wales on Friday, 01 April.
A man from Co Sligo has died following a workplace accident in Australia. Paul Walsh, from Tubbercurry ,was killed while working for one of Australia's National Broadband Network (NBN) contractors in Katoomba, New South Wales on Friday, 01 April.
Jobs Minister Welcomes Unemployment Figures Decline
A further fall in monthly unemployment figures has been welcomed by Jobs Minister Richard Bruton. New CSO statistics reveal official unemployment rates have fallen from 8.8% in February to 8.6% in March.
A further fall in monthly unemployment figures has been welcomed by Jobs Minister Richard Bruton. New CSO statistics reveal official unemployment rates have fallen from 8.8% in February to 8.6% in March.
Eli Lilly And Company To Invest €35m At Kinsale Campus
Pharmaceutical business Eli Lilly and Company has revealed plans to invest €35 million at its biopharmaceutical campus in Kinsale. The funding will deliver a new modern manufacturing facility at the site and is scheduled to be fully operational by early 2017.
Pharmaceutical business Eli Lilly and Company has revealed plans to invest €35 million at its biopharmaceutical campus in Kinsale. The funding will deliver a new modern manufacturing facility at the site and is scheduled to be fully operational by early 2017.
Six Beaches Fail To Meet Minimum EU Standards - EPA
Six Irish beaches have failed to meet minimum EU standards, according to the latest Water Quality Report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The coastal bathing waters were classified as being of 'Poor' quality.
Six Irish beaches have failed to meet minimum EU standards, according to the latest Water Quality Report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The coastal bathing waters were classified as being of 'Poor' quality.
Adams Slams Fine Gael And Fianna Fáil Over "Phoney War"
Both Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are engaged in a "phoney war" over who controls government, according to Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams.
Both Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are engaged in a "phoney war" over who controls government, according to Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams.
Former INMO President Calls On Future Govt To Prioritise Healthcare
Former Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) President, Madeline Spiers, has called on the future government to make investment in primary healthcare a priority. Ms Spiers made the call after INMO published a UCD study of Missed Care in Community Services in Ireland.
Former Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) President, Madeline Spiers, has called on the future government to make investment in primary healthcare a priority. Ms Spiers made the call after INMO published a UCD study of Missed Care in Community Services in Ireland.
Tyre Safety Awareness Campaign Launched
A new tyre safety awareness campaign has been launched by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána.
A new tyre safety awareness campaign has been launched by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána.
Irish News on Fri, Apr 5 2013, 4,748 days ago
Bayley Pleads Guilty To The Murder Of Jill Meagher
A man has pleaded guilty to the murder of Irish woman Jill Meagher in Melbourne last September. Adrian Earnest Bayley, 41, appeared at the Supreme Court of Victoria in Melbourne this morning and has been remanded in custody.
A man has pleaded guilty to the murder of Irish woman Jill Meagher in Melbourne last September. Adrian Earnest Bayley, 41, appeared at the Supreme Court of Victoria in Melbourne this morning and has been remanded in custody.
Nessa Childers Resigns From The PLP
Nessa Childers MEP has resigned from the Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP) to join fellow Labour members in opposition to campaign for Labour policies. Ms Childers said she will continue to be a member for the Labour Party.
Nessa Childers MEP has resigned from the Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP) to join fellow Labour members in opposition to campaign for Labour policies. Ms Childers said she will continue to be a member for the Labour Party.
Man Arrested After Drugs And Firearm Seizure
A man has been arrested in Dublin following the seizure of drugs and a firearm. At approximately 6.30pm on Thursday Gardai in Tallaght searched a car in the Jobstown area and recovered a sawn-off shot gun and ammunition as well as cannabis and heroin with a combined street value of €200,000.
A man has been arrested in Dublin following the seizure of drugs and a firearm. At approximately 6.30pm on Thursday Gardai in Tallaght searched a car in the Jobstown area and recovered a sawn-off shot gun and ammunition as well as cannabis and heroin with a combined street value of €200,000.
Woman Dies In Waterford Road Collision
A woman has died following a road collision in Co Waterford. The accident occurred on the N25 at Ballyduff West on the main Waterford-Dungarven Road at around 11.30pm last night. The woman, 45, had been a passenger in a car that crashed with a van.
A woman has died following a road collision in Co Waterford. The accident occurred on the N25 at Ballyduff West on the main Waterford-Dungarven Road at around 11.30pm last night. The woman, 45, had been a passenger in a car that crashed with a van.
Man Critical After Assault In Ennis
A man in his 50s has been seriously injured following an alleged attack at a housing estate in Ennis, Co Clare. The man sustained a serious head injury during a dispute involving a number of men at the Hermitage housing estate. He is currently in Limerick Regional Hospital in a critical condition.
A man in his 50s has been seriously injured following an alleged attack at a housing estate in Ennis, Co Clare. The man sustained a serious head injury during a dispute involving a number of men at the Hermitage housing estate. He is currently in Limerick Regional Hospital in a critical condition.
IMO Holds Debate On Croke Park II Proposals
The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has suspended scheduled proceedings at its AGM to hold an emergency debate on the Croke Park II proposals.
The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has suspended scheduled proceedings at its AGM to hold an emergency debate on the Croke Park II proposals.
Land Owners Reminded Of Forest Fire Dangers
Simon Coveney T.D., Minister for Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine today reminded forest owners, forestry managers, farmers, turf cutters and the public that there will be an ongoing risk of land and forest fires in many parts of the country over the coming days.
Simon Coveney T.D., Minister for Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine today reminded forest owners, forestry managers, farmers, turf cutters and the public that there will be an ongoing risk of land and forest fires in many parts of the country over the coming days.
Irish News on Thu, Apr 5 2012, 5,113 days ago
Hogan Accused Of 'Gross Double Standards'
Sinn Fein Cllr Micheal Mac Donncha has accused Minister Phil Hogan of double standards after it was revealed that he hosted disgraced TD Michael Lowry and a business delegation just days after the publication of the Moriarty Tribunal. Cllr.
Sinn Fein Cllr Micheal Mac Donncha has accused Minister Phil Hogan of double standards after it was revealed that he hosted disgraced TD Michael Lowry and a business delegation just days after the publication of the Moriarty Tribunal. Cllr.
Nearly 178,000 On Waiting List For Outpatients
Almost 178,000 people are waiting to be seen by a consultant after a GP referral, according to new figures produced by the HSE. Nearly 60,000 patients have been waiting over the past six months for an outpatient appointment.
Almost 178,000 people are waiting to be seen by a consultant after a GP referral, according to new figures produced by the HSE. Nearly 60,000 patients have been waiting over the past six months for an outpatient appointment.
Seven Closure Orders Served In March
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today reported that seven Closure Orders were served on food businesses during the month of March for breaches in food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998 and the EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2010.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today reported that seven Closure Orders were served on food businesses during the month of March for breaches in food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998 and the EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2010.
Decrease of 14.6% In New Private Cars Licensed
There were 10,581 new private cars licensed in March 2012, compared with 12,390 in March 2011, a decrease of 14.6%. The number of new goods vehicles licensed in March 2012 was 1,155 compared with 1,179 in the corresponding month last year - a decrease of 2.0%.
There were 10,581 new private cars licensed in March 2012, compared with 12,390 in March 2011, a decrease of 14.6%. The number of new goods vehicles licensed in March 2012 was 1,155 compared with 1,179 in the corresponding month last year - a decrease of 2.0%.
The Dubliners Banjo Player Passes Away
One of the founding members of The Dubliners, Barney McKenna, has died at the age of 72. McKenna is believed to have passed away at his home this morning.
One of the founding members of The Dubliners, Barney McKenna, has died at the age of 72. McKenna is believed to have passed away at his home this morning.
Call For Completion Of Works At Dunshaughlin Water Tower
Local Fianna Fáil Public Representatives for South Meath, Senator Thomas Byrne and Cllr. Noel Leonard are calling on Meath County Council to finalise all matters relating to the water tower in Dunshaughlin as a matter of urgency.
Local Fianna Fáil Public Representatives for South Meath, Senator Thomas Byrne and Cllr. Noel Leonard are calling on Meath County Council to finalise all matters relating to the water tower in Dunshaughlin as a matter of urgency.
Irish Congress Calls For Postponement Of Pension Changes
Congress General Secretary David Begg has called on Government to postpone changes to the state pension in order to properly assess their impact and ensure they do not "contribute to and deepen inequality." Mr Begg made the call at a Congress organised conference on pensions, in Croke Park.
Congress General Secretary David Begg has called on Government to postpone changes to the state pension in order to properly assess their impact and ensure they do not "contribute to and deepen inequality." Mr Begg made the call at a Congress organised conference on pensions, in Croke Park.
€200,000 Funding Sanctioned Under The Rural Development Programme
Phil Hogan, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government announced today that he has given sanction to Comhar na nOileáin Teoranta to approve funding of up to €200,000.00 to Meitheal Oibre Chill Einne for the development of facilities at the football pitch on Inis Mor.
Phil Hogan, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government announced today that he has given sanction to Comhar na nOileáin Teoranta to approve funding of up to €200,000.00 to Meitheal Oibre Chill Einne for the development of facilities at the football pitch on Inis Mor.
Man Dies In Stabbing Incident
A 30-year-old has died and a second man has been injured in a stabbing incident in Tullamore, Co Offaly, shortly after 7am this morning. It is believed there had been an argument in a house in the area and a Polish man was killed. The other man's injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
A 30-year-old has died and a second man has been injured in a stabbing incident in Tullamore, Co Offaly, shortly after 7am this morning. It is believed there had been an argument in a house in the area and a Polish man was killed. The other man's injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
Irish News on Tue, Apr 5 2011, 5,479 days ago
An Post Worker's Family Held Hostage
Gardaí are continuing investigations into an attempted robbery in which a family was held hostage. The incident took place last night around 9.30pm, when a gang of four armed men entered a house in Co Kildare. The family of six were held overnight.
Gardaí are continuing investigations into an attempted robbery in which a family was held hostage. The incident took place last night around 9.30pm, when a gang of four armed men entered a house in Co Kildare. The family of six were held overnight.
Navy Joins Missing Fishermen Search
The search for two fishermen, missing off the east coast, is continuing with aid from the Navy. 26-year-old Ronan Browne and 41-year-old David Gilsenan, from the Skerries area, failed to return to Skerries Harbour after a lobster fishing trip on Friday.
The search for two fishermen, missing off the east coast, is continuing with aid from the Navy. 26-year-old Ronan Browne and 41-year-old David Gilsenan, from the Skerries area, failed to return to Skerries Harbour after a lobster fishing trip on Friday.
£50K To Catch Killers Of Ronan Kerr
The national crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers is offering a cash incentive of up to £50,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the death of PSNI officer, Ronan Kerr.
The national crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers is offering a cash incentive of up to £50,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the death of PSNI officer, Ronan Kerr.
McEntee Calls For Positive Approach To Beef
The Minister of State for Food, Horticulture and Food Safety, Shane McEntee TD, today highlighted the tremendous potential of the beef sector and called for a positive approach to its development.
The Minister of State for Food, Horticulture and Food Safety, Shane McEntee TD, today highlighted the tremendous potential of the beef sector and called for a positive approach to its development.
Minister Quinn Congratulates New Trinity Provost
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairi Quinn TD, has welcomed the election of Professor Patrick Prendergast as the next Provost of Trinity College Dublin.
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairi Quinn TD, has welcomed the election of Professor Patrick Prendergast as the next Provost of Trinity College Dublin.
RIR Afghanistan Parade Opposed
The Royal Irish Regiment has begun its return to the UK after almost seven months in Afghanistan - but there's also controversy in the North as a return parade there is to be opposed by republicans.
The Royal Irish Regiment has begun its return to the UK after almost seven months in Afghanistan - but there's also controversy in the North as a return parade there is to be opposed by republicans.
North's No Jury Trials 'To Remain'
The North will still be able to hold court trials without a jury for the immediate future. Owen Paterson, the British Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, said today that he is laying before Parliament an Order to extend the Non-Jury trial provisions for a further period of two years.
The North will still be able to hold court trials without a jury for the immediate future. Owen Paterson, the British Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, said today that he is laying before Parliament an Order to extend the Non-Jury trial provisions for a further period of two years.
Chance Of Super Prison Contracts Recede
The Irish Jesuit Centre has roundly welcomed an urgent review of plans to build a controversial, huge 'super-prison' for Faith and Justice. It has welcomed the announcement by the new Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter, of a review of the proposed super prison at Thornton Hall.
The Irish Jesuit Centre has roundly welcomed an urgent review of plans to build a controversial, huge 'super-prison' for Faith and Justice. It has welcomed the announcement by the new Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter, of a review of the proposed super prison at Thornton Hall.
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Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.