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Irish News on Fri, Mar 1 2019, 2,557 days ago

Corporate Tax Break For Banks 'Absurd'
Corporate tax break for banks in Ireland have been described as "absurd" and must come to an end, Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty has said. Deputy Doherty raised the issue with Minister Donohue in the Dáil yesterday before today's announcement (01 March) of AIB's profits.

Irish News on Thu, Mar 1 2018, 2,922 days ago

Social Welfare Payment To Be Made Available Early
Social welfare recipients due to receive payments on Friday 02 March will be able to collect them early due to ongoing severe weather.

Irish News on Wed, Mar 1 2017, 3,287 days ago

NTA Bus Éireann Replacement Plan Condemned
A National Transport Authority (NTA) plan to replace Bus Éireann services with private bus operators on vital routes has been condemned by SIPTU the union.
Minister Humphreys Delivers Creative Ireland Programme
The details of the Creative Ireland Programme have been presented to key stakeholders from across the UK arts and cultural sector, members of the Irish diaspora and key contacts from the business community at a special event at the Irish Embassy.

Irish News on Tue, Mar 1 2016, 3,652 days ago

Man Dies After Being Shot In Dublin Gun Attack
A man has died after being shot during a fatal gun attack in Dublin on Monday, 29 February. The incident happened shortly after 3pm on the McKee Road in Finglas. It is understood the 20-year-old victim was a well-known dissident republican.
INMO Data Reveals Over 500 Patients Waiting On Trolleys
Over 500 patients are either on trolleys in hospital emergency departments or on wards waiting for beds, according to new figures. Data collected by the Irish Nurses and Midwives' Organisation (INMO) revealed there are a total of 544 patients waiting.
Met Éireann Issues Orange And Yellow Weather Warnings
Met Éireann has issued a series of weather warnings due to forecasted wind, snow and ice. A status orange wind warning is in place for Galway, Mayo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick.
O'Callaghan Welcomes Decision To Return Easter Rising Banner
A decision by the Imperial War Museum in London to return the Na Fianna Éireann banner to Dublin has been welcomed by Fianna Fáil TD Jim O'Callaghan.
Adams Calls For Investigation Into 'Project Eagle' Sale By NAMA
Sinn Féin Leader Gerry Adams has called for an investigation in relation to the sale of the National Asset Management Agency's (NAMA) northern loan book. Mr Adams has demanded establishing a Commission of Investigation following questions around NAMA's sale of 'Project Eagle'.
Coillte Hosts Climate Change And Irish Forestry Conference In Dublin
Coillte has hosted the Climate Change and Irish Forestry Conference in Dublin. The event took place in Farmleigh House yesterday, 29 February. It was opened by EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Phil Hogan.
New Codes In Place For E-Cigarettes, Gambling And Food
New rulings on advertising for e-cigarettes, gambling and food have came into effect today, 01 March. The Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASAI) introduced the new measures as a result of a 'comprehensive review' undertaken by the organisation.

Irish News on Fri, Mar 1 2013, 4,748 days ago

HSE Plans Reveal Job Losses And Unit Closures
A series of HSE plans to cut health spending by €721m reveal major changes to small hospitals and potentially big reductions in staff numbers. Part of the plans includes the closure of Mallow General Hospital’s emergency department, with emergency surgery being moved to Cork University Hospital.
State Cuts Mobility Allowance Then Spends Almost €80,000 On Wine
The day after the government cut €200 a month disabled mobility allowance it has been revealed the State spent €77,000 on wine to replenish the cellars of the Department of Foreign Affairs. Some of the wine included 24 bottles of Chateau Lynch Bages, priced at €79 a bottle.
TD Calls For Burglars To Pay For Damages
The Dáil has heard a proposal that burglars should be made to pay for the damage they cause, regardless of whether they get a custodial sentence. Noting the 30% increases in house burglaries in Waterford city, Independent TD John Halligan made the call.
Bus Company Owner Pleads Guilty
The owner of a school bus involved in a fatal crash has pleaded guilty to failing to properly maintain the vehicle. The bus, part of an Offaly bus hire company owned by Raymond and Ruairí McKeown, crashed on a bog road just outside Clara, Co Offaly, on April 4th, 2006, when the back axle came away.
Former Politician Arrested Over Alleged Murder Conspiracy
A former Co Cork politician has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. It is understood garda detectives were acting on information when they arrested the as-yet-unidentified man near Cork city on Friday morning.
Body Found In Burnt Out Car
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body in a burnt out car in Co Louth on Thursday evening. The body was found in the vehicle around 19.00 at Gyles Quay, near Lordship, and Garda in Dundalk are appealing for information and potential witnesses.
Cannabis Worth €2m Seized And Three Arrested
Cannabis with an estimated value of almost €2m has been seized in counties Kildare and Dublin on Thursday afternoon.

Irish News on Thu, Mar 1 2012, 5,113 days ago

Taoiseach Visits Brussels To Attend Tripartite Social Summit
The Taoiseach, Mr Enda Kenny T.D., is in Brussels today, to attend the Tripartite Social Summit on Growth and Employment and the Spring European Council.
Armed Raid On Cash-In-Transit Van
Gardaí are investing an armed raid on a cash-in-transit van in Dublin this morning. Two men armed with a firearm, approached the van outside a building on High Street, in the city centre, at around 7am.
Ireland Meets Targets For Most EU Directive Requirements
Ireland is well advanced in achieving most of the EU waste recovery and recycling targets, with the exception of end of life vehicle targets, according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Waste Report 2010 released.
Ministers Bruton And Sherlock Launch Research Prioritisation Plan
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mr Richard Bruton, T.D., along with the Minister for Research and Innovation, Mr Sean Sherlock, T.D.
Hogan Publishes Draft Septic Tanks Standards
Mr. Phil Hogan, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, today , published the draft performance standards for septic tanks and other domestic waste water treatment systems.
'Important Work' Of The British-Irish Council Highlighted
First Minister Alex Salmond has highlighted the important work of the British-Irish Council (BIC) in priority areas such as economic growth, jobs and energy, during a visit today to the institution’s newly-opened Standing Secretariat in Edinburgh.
Ireland Should Consider Expanding Embassy Base
Ireland needs to significantly invest in trading opportunities with the BRIC countries in order to build sustainable future employment opportunities, according to John Power, Director General of Engineers Ireland.

Irish News on Tue, Mar 1 2011, 5,479 days ago

Labour / Fine Gael Talks Begin
Labour's Eamon Gilmore and Fine Gael's Taoiseach Elect Enda Kenny are to meet today to discuss the terms for a possible coalition. Labour's Eamon Gilmore announced his negotiating team regarding the possible "Programme for Government".
Cabinet Ignored 'Clear Warnings' – Report
A report published on Tuesday has revealed the Government ignored "clear warnings" on the economic situation.
Recount Underway In Galway West
Galway West is the final constituency to finalise it's elected TDs as a recount gets underway on Tuesday morning. Currently, Independent candidate Catherine Connolly and Fine Gael's Seán Kyne are separated by just 17 votes.
Kenny Wins North's Backing
The Stormont First Minister, Peter Robinson and the Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness have spoken with Fine Gael Leader Enda Kenny this morning to congratulate him on his party's general election success.
Carey Consents To Corrib Gas Line
The Minister for Energy has signed a highly controversial document of consent on the last day of his term in office.
'Dysfunctional' Prison Service Faces Reform
As many as 500 prison officers could be made redundant as part of a major, fundamental reform of the prison service in the North. There is a severance package being proposed as one of the recommendations in an interim report published by a review team.
Birthdays In Liquidation
Clinton Cards has placed its Birthdays Ireland chain into liquidation. The greetings card retailer, which made up of 14 loss-making stores, said its Clinton Cards and Birthdays stores in the UK were unaffected by the move.

Irish News on Mon, Mar 1 2010, 5,844 days ago

Two Being Quizzed Over Limerick Murder
Two men are still being questioned in connection with the murder of Daniel Treacy in Limerick last week. The 35-year-old was shot dead at a petrol station on the outskirts of Limerick city last Monday morning.
Riots Blight Same Area As Police Murder
Less than 12 months on from the death of the first PSNI officer to be killed by terrorists, a hoax device was used at the weekend to lure police officers into the same area of County Armagh where he died.
Cavan Road Used For 'Stunts'
The TD for County Cavan has spoken to the minister of transport and the Gardaí Commissioner about a cross border road that is being used as a stunt track by young drivers.
'Grade Inflation' Results Due Next Week
Minister for Education and Science Batt O'Keeffe has said the results of a review into Leaving Certificate grades and third level qualifications could be published by the end of the week.
Kerry Hit And Run Probed
An investigation is underway after a hit and run incident in Co Kerry on Friday. During the incident in the Killorglin area of Kerry a male pedestrian aged 51 was fatally injured by a vehicle that fled the area.
Appeal Follows Castlebellingham 'Tiger Kidnap'
An appeal has been launched into a so-called tiger kidnapping incident in Castlebellingham, which saw an amount of money stolen from the local post office.
75 Work Related Road Deaths Each Year
New figures have shown that up to 75 people are killed each year in work related crashes, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has revealed.
Ryanair Passenger Eats €10,000 Scratch Card
Ryanair have revealed that a male passenger aboard a flight ate his winning scratch card worth €10,000 after being told he would have to wait until landing before claiming his prize.
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