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Irish News on Fri, Feb 23 2018, 2,922 days ago

Appeal Issued For Dublin Teenager Craig Boylan
Gardaí have issued appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Craig Boylan. The teenager has been missing from his home in Dublin since Sunday, 18 February. He is described as being 5'10" tall, of medium build with short red hair.
Oireachtas Must Urgently Regulate 'Vulture Funds' - FF
The Oireachtas has been called to urgently regulate 'vulture funds'. Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath, made the call following a statement from Ulster Bank CEO Gerry Mallon that the bank may sell off up to 7,000 mortgages.

Irish News on Thu, Feb 23 2017, 3,287 days ago

Ricoh Announces 110 New Jobs In Dublin
Ricoh Ireland has announced that it will create 110 new jobs in Dublin as part of a €6.5 million investment package in its new Irish headquarters (HQ). The jobs and investment were confirmed at the official opening of the new Irish base in Airside Business Park, Swords, Co.
Funding Announced For Strategic Partnership With IRC
Funding of €2.2 million has been secured for a new Strategic Partnership between Ireland and the International Rescue Committee (IRC), the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan and Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Development, Joe McHugh, have confirmed.
Renew Scheme To Be Rolled Out Nationwide
A scheme that provides funding to secure and refurbish vacant properties is to be rolled out across the State, the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community & Local Government, Simon Coveney TD, has announced.

Irish News on Tue, Feb 23 2016, 3,653 days ago

SIPTU Condemn Brinks Ireland Job Cuts
News that Brinks Ireland is to cease its cash in transit operations with the lose of 200 jobs has been condemned by SIPTU. Making the announcement on Monday, Brinks Ireland said it would end the operations by the end of July.
An Garda Síochána And FBI Host Training Course On Combating Online Child Abuse
An Garda Síochána and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have hosted an international training course on combating online child abuse.
Health Minister Announces Pay Increase For Student Nurses And Midwives
Student nurses and midwives are to receive a pay increase under the Lansdowne Road Agreement, the Minister for Health Leo Varadkar and Minister for Mental Health, Primary Care and Social Care Kathleen Lynch have announced.
Woman Charged Over Fatal Fire In Cork
A woman has been charged in connection with a fatal fire in Mallow, Cork, in March, 2013. Two men died in a fire at an apartment at Granary Court on 13 March, 2014. The woman was arrested on Monday and brought to Mallow Garda Station where she was charged.
Sinn Féin Criticise Govt Over Homelessness Figures
Describing the latest homelessness figures as "shocking", Sinn Féin said that they "make a mockery" of government claims to be dealing with the crisis. Commenting on the figures, party leader Gerry Adams, said: "Official figures show 125 families in Dublin became homeless last month.
Fianna Fáil Outline Sentencing And Victim Support Commitments
Fianna Fáil has outlined its plan for sentencing commission and victim support as part of its election manifesto. Spokesperson on Justice and Equality, Niall Collins, said: "We believe that the victims of crime need to be fully supported.
Fine Gael Pledge €4bn For Future Jobs Investment Fund
Fine Gael has pledged to bring unemployment to below 7% in every region with a commitment of €4 billion in the Future Jobs Investment Fund.

Irish News on Mon, Feb 23 2015, 4,018 days ago

Body Confirmed As Missing Co Galway Student
A body found on the coastline of Roscam in Galway has been confirmed as missing 25-year-old Jason McNulty. Gardaí and a team of volunteers had been searching for Mr McNulty since he was reported missing last Thursday.
DCC Seek Expressions Of Interest For Land Development
Dublin City Council (DCC) has advertised for "expressions of interest" for three large vacant sites, in what is believed to be the first major development programme since the property crash.
ESB To Recruit 300 New Apprentices
300 new apprentices are to be recruited over the next five years as part of a large-scale development and recruitment programme announced by ESB.
Phone Charger Believed To Have Caused House Fire
Dublin Fire Brigade has issued a warning over the dangers of leaving electronic devices plugged in following a fire in Dublin on Sunday. The fire brigade said that a house in Castleknock was destroyed by a fire thought to have been started by a phone charger left on a bed.
Thousands Protest Over Water Charge Protesters Detention
Thousands took to the streets in Dublin on Saturday in a protest over jail sentences given to four anti-water charge protesters. Two protesters were jailed for 28-days and two others for 56-days for contempt of court.
Investigation Launches Into Death On Co Wexford Farm
Gardaí in Co Wexford have launched an investigation into the death of a man on his farm near Ballywilliam. It is understood the body of a 42-year-old man was found in a shed on the farm site early on Monday morning. The scene has been sealed pending a forensic examination.

Irish News on Thu, Feb 23 2012, 5,114 days ago

Gardaí Investigate Farm Deaths
Gardaí are investigating the deaths of two men in County Carlow yesterday. George Rothwell, 71, and his brother-in-law Michael Jordon, 51, were both discovered dead at their adjacent farms in Ballycormac.
Man Arrested After Drugs Find
A man has been arrested after a cannabis herb and resin with an approximate street value of £400,000 was found in his car yesterday evening. The 31-year-old was stopped and searched by Garda on the M18 at Ballymaconna.
Microsoft Announce Dublin Expansion
Microsoft has announced it will create over 450 jobs in a $130m investment to expand its data centre in west Dublin. 400 construction jobs and over another 50 positions are expected to be created. The centre will be located on the firm's campus at Grange Castle in west Dublin.
Pathways To Work Launches
Social Protection Minister Joan Burton TD, has announced Pathways to Work, a radical new plan to get unemployed people back to work. Pathways to Work is primarily focused on those who have been out of work for a year or more.
No Data Breach In The Sale Of DCC Waste Business
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has announced that the sale of Dublin City Council's waste management business to Greyhound Recycling and Recovery (Greyhound) did not breach the Data Protection Acts.
Planning Permission For Hospital Turned Down
An Bord Pleanála has rejected planning permission for the proposed National Children's Hospital in Dublin. The board said the proposed development "constitute overdevelopment" and would result in "a dominant visually incongruous structure".
Pedestrian Killed In Traffic Collision
A pedestrian has been killed after he was struck by a car at around 10pm last night. The 48-year-old man was hit by the vehicle on the N2 at Reaghstown, Ardee, County Louth. His body has been removed to the Louth County Hospital for a post mortem examination. The driver of the car was uninjured.
IWT Calls For Investigation After Grey Seal Shooting
Two grey seals have been put down after being found in Co. Waterford with gunshot wounds. According to The Irish Wildlife Trust the protected animals were shot in the head near Tramore, sometime on Tuesday February 21st.

Irish News on Wed, Feb 23 2011, 5,479 days ago

First Votes Cast On Mayo And Donegal Islands
The first votes in the Irish Republic's 2011 General Election have been cast - on the islands off the coast of Co Mayo and Co Donegal today. Polling stations on five islands in the Donegal South West constituency have opened to an electorate of over 750.
Two Irish Victims In NZ Quake
It has been confirmed that two Irish people were among those killed in yesterday's New Zealand earthquake. Only one of the men has been named so far. Owen McKenna, in his mid-40s, from County Monaghan, had been living in the country for several years and was married to a New Zealand woman.
Catholic Church Could Fall 'Over The Brink'
The Catholic Church could "fall over the brink" and become irrelevant to society, according to the Archbishop of Dublin.
Man In Court Charged With Marie Greene Murder
A man has appeared at a special sitting of the district court in Athlone charged with the murder of Marie Greene. Jimmy Devaney, 62, with an address of Millbrook Avenue, Monksland, Athlone, was charged with murdering Ms Greene at Tullycross, Moydrum, on February 13.
Pedestrian Killed In Kildare
A man has died in County Kildare after being struck by a car while walking. The male pedestrian (no age or approximate age) was fatally injured when he was struck shortly before 7am on Wednesday morning at Kileighter Cross in County Kildare.
Killer Dentist 'Used Gas To Sedate Lovers'
A high profile murder trial in the North has heard that the accused, Hazel Stewart, feared her former lover - a dentist - gave her too much laughing gas before a sex session on his dentist's chair.
Birr School Gets €500,000 Extension
A €500,000 school extension is to get underway soon in Co Offaly with the main contractor recently appointed for the works involved in the construction of an extension and alterations to the Crinkill National School, Crinkill, Birr.

Irish News on Tue, Feb 23 2010, 5,844 days ago

More Passports Linked To Hamas Killing
It has emerged that two more suspects in the killing of an Hamas official in Dubai were carrying Irish passports.
Newry Car Bomb Condemned
Dissident republicans have been blamed for an overnight car bomb attack in the North. Police said it was a "miracle" no-one was injured or killed in the blast, which happened outside Newry City's courthouse shortly after 10.30pm.
Minister Faces 'Grave Allegation'
There are calls today for the Green's Minister of State, Trevor Sargent, to face questions in the Daíl after he told a national newspaper he had written to Gardaí about a prosecution.
Second Arrest Made Over Ennis Shooting
A second man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 35-year-old father of two in Limerick early yesterday morning.
Protestors Want Foreign Troops Out Of Haiti
Activists from a Haiti interest group have announced a protest calling for the removal of American and international troops from the quake-ravaged country.
Hermon UUP Selection Quandary
There's election nomination troubles in the North today as the Ulster Unionists have only until this evening to select the party's North Down Westminster candidate.
Ryanair Boss May Race In Fishnets
The Chief Executive of Budget Airline Ryanair has called for the public to vote on a proposition that could see the leaders of two major airlines racing in high heels and fishnets.

Irish News on Mon, Feb 23 2009, 6,209 days ago

Gardaí Disarm Man At Scene Of Leisure Centre Shooting
A man has been arrested after being disarmed by Gardaí during a shooting incident outside a Dublin leisure centre. Gardaí in Lucan are investigating the shooting, which occurred at approximately 1pm on Sunday at the Garda Sports and Leisure Centre at Westmanstown.
Ireland Joins Europe In Mass Protests
An estimated 120,000 took to Dublin's streets on Saturday in protest against the Government's handling of the recession. The protest reflects other mass protests that have been undertaken by workers across Europe as the credit crunch continues to bite.
Bus And SUV Crash In Tragic Collision
A man has been killed after a fatal collision between a bus and an SUV in Meath this morning. Gardai are investigating the fatal traffic collision, which occurred at a roundabout on the N7 near Enfield, Co Meath at 6.40am this morning. In the incident, a Bus Eireann bus collided with an SUV.
Adams Warns 'Criminal' Bankers
The weekend Sinn Féin Ard Fheis saw the party's President Gerry Adams calling for bank executives to be "brought before the courts if they are found to have broken the law".
Fine Gael Demand "Longer Summertime"
Fine Gael have called on the Government to extend the current summertime arrangements, which they claim will lower energy costs and save lives on the roads.
Ryanair Oppose North's Airport Extension Inquiry
The Green Party in the North are pushing for MLAs at Stormont to vote in favour of a public inquiry into controversial proposals to extend the runway at the George Best Belfast City Airport.
RSA Launches New Proposals For National Car Test
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has announced a consultation paper containing a host of tough new measures for the car safety test.
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