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Irish News on Fri, Oct 6 2017, 3,287 days ago
Ryanair Boss Offers Pilots Better Pay
The Chief Executive of Ryanair has written to the airline's pilots encouraging them to stay with the firm. In a letter, Mr Michael O'Leary is believed to have offered pilots pay rises and significant improvements to contracts.
The Chief Executive of Ryanair has written to the airline's pilots encouraging them to stay with the firm. In a letter, Mr Michael O'Leary is believed to have offered pilots pay rises and significant improvements to contracts.
Irish News on Thu, Oct 6 2016, 3,652 days ago
Govt Urged To Cut Prescription Charges For Medical Card Holders
Fianna Fáil is urging the Government to cut prescription charges for medical card holders in the upcoming budget. Deputy Frank O'Rourke said the previous Government oversaw a five-fold increase in prescription charges.
Fianna Fáil is urging the Government to cut prescription charges for medical card holders in the upcoming budget. Deputy Frank O'Rourke said the previous Government oversaw a five-fold increase in prescription charges.
Irish News on Tue, Oct 6 2015, 4,018 days ago
Woman Attacked During Burglary In Dublin
Gardaí have launched an investigation after a woman was attacked during an aggravated burglary in Templeogue, Dublin, on Monday morning. The woman was assaulted after a man entered a house in the Osprey area at approximately 11.20am.
Gardaí have launched an investigation after a woman was attacked during an aggravated burglary in Templeogue, Dublin, on Monday morning. The woman was assaulted after a man entered a house in the Osprey area at approximately 11.20am.
Call For Govt To Restore Funding For Social Services
Over 1,700 Irish charities have called on the Government to prioritise the restoration of funding for social services and supports above tax cuts and capital spending in Budget 2016.
Over 1,700 Irish charities have called on the Government to prioritise the restoration of funding for social services and supports above tax cuts and capital spending in Budget 2016.
Drugs Worth €900,000 Seized In Athy
A man has been arrested after €900,000 worth of drugs were seized by garda in Athy. The operation, on a growhouse in the area, is believed to have taken place in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The man is being questioned at Kildare Town Garda Station.
A man has been arrested after €900,000 worth of drugs were seized by garda in Athy. The operation, on a growhouse in the area, is believed to have taken place in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The man is being questioned at Kildare Town Garda Station.
Irish Scientist Jointly Awarded Nobel Prize
Irish scientist Professor William C Campbell has been jointly awarded a Nobel Prize for his work to prevent infection by a parasite which is common around the world. William C Campbell and his colleague Satoshi Omura were jointly awarded half the prize.
Irish scientist Professor William C Campbell has been jointly awarded a Nobel Prize for his work to prevent infection by a parasite which is common around the world. William C Campbell and his colleague Satoshi Omura were jointly awarded half the prize.
Rise In House Prices Outside Dublin
House prices outside Dublin have increased by 13 % over the past year, according to a report by property website Daft.ie. Home buyers are now typically paying €205,000, compared to €190,000 this time last year.
House prices outside Dublin have increased by 13 % over the past year, according to a report by property website Daft.ie. Home buyers are now typically paying €205,000, compared to €190,000 this time last year.
Psychiatric Services In Galway In Crisis - Ó Clochartaigh
Psychiatric services in University Hospital Galway are in "absolute crisis" following cutbacks across the region, according to Sinn Féin Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh.
Psychiatric services in University Hospital Galway are in "absolute crisis" following cutbacks across the region, according to Sinn Féin Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh.
Irish Water Reports Significant Increase In Calls
Irish Water has reported a significant increase in calls this week and is urging customers to use either the automated payment option, the over-the-counter payment option or to use its online account management to pay bills and manage accounts online.
Irish Water has reported a significant increase in calls this week and is urging customers to use either the automated payment option, the over-the-counter payment option or to use its online account management to pay bills and manage accounts online.
Irish News on Mon, Oct 6 2014, 4,383 days ago
Storms Leave Thousands Without Power
Thousands of people have been left without power to their homes and businesses following story weather across Ireland overnight. ESB has said its crews have been working to restore power to its customers, but as many as 3,000 still remained without electricity this afternoon.
Thousands of people have been left without power to their homes and businesses following story weather across Ireland overnight. ESB has said its crews have been working to restore power to its customers, but as many as 3,000 still remained without electricity this afternoon.
14 Food Enforcement Orders Served In September
Fourteen different enforcement orders were issued to food businesses during September, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI).
Fourteen different enforcement orders were issued to food businesses during September, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI).
Eircom Signs Deal With Ericsson For Irish 4G
Eircom has signed a five-year agreement with Ericsson to become the sole vendor for Eircom’s radio access solutions for 4G LTE (Long-Term Evolution), 3G and 2G mobile technologies across Ireland.
Eircom has signed a five-year agreement with Ericsson to become the sole vendor for Eircom’s radio access solutions for 4G LTE (Long-Term Evolution), 3G and 2G mobile technologies across Ireland.
Passenger Numbers Rise For Aer Lingus
Passenger numbers for Aer Lingus increased by 5.3% in September, the airline has announced. The total number of passengers it carried during the month was 1.041 million, 5.3% higher than the same month in 2013. Long haul traffic for the airline rose by 27.
Passenger numbers for Aer Lingus increased by 5.3% in September, the airline has announced. The total number of passengers it carried during the month was 1.041 million, 5.3% higher than the same month in 2013. Long haul traffic for the airline rose by 27.
100 Tipperary Jobs Announced By Ribworld
100 new jobs are to be created by food company Ribworld through the opening of a new manufacturing facility at Fethard in County Tipperary.
100 new jobs are to be created by food company Ribworld through the opening of a new manufacturing facility at Fethard in County Tipperary.
25% Increase In Dublin House Prices
House prices in Dublin have increased by 25% over the past year, a new survey has found. According to property website daft.ie, nationally, house prices were said to have risen by 14%.
House prices in Dublin have increased by 25% over the past year, a new survey has found. According to property website daft.ie, nationally, house prices were said to have risen by 14%.
SPAR To Create 1,000 Jobs
As many as 1,000 jobs are to be created by SPAR, it has been announced. The supermarket chain is expected to open 50 new stores across Ireland by 2016 in an investment worth €100m. The roles will be full-time and part-time.
As many as 1,000 jobs are to be created by SPAR, it has been announced. The supermarket chain is expected to open 50 new stores across Ireland by 2016 in an investment worth €100m. The roles will be full-time and part-time.
Irish News on Thu, Oct 6 2011, 5,479 days ago
Higgins Is 'Top Of The Poll'
Presidential hopeful Michael D Higgins is leading the race for Aras while fellow candidates Gay Mitchell and Senator David Norris are struggling for support. Results from the Ipso MRBI poll suggest Mr Higgins is leading the race at 23% up five points from the previous poll taken in July.
Presidential hopeful Michael D Higgins is leading the race for Aras while fellow candidates Gay Mitchell and Senator David Norris are struggling for support. Results from the Ipso MRBI poll suggest Mr Higgins is leading the race at 23% up five points from the previous poll taken in July.
No Interview For NewERA Director
It has been revealed that no interview was conducted before appointing a director to the body that will oversee the sale of state assets. The head of the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA), John Corrigan, has said no interview was held before the appointment of the director of New Era.
It has been revealed that no interview was conducted before appointing a director to the body that will oversee the sale of state assets. The head of the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA), John Corrigan, has said no interview was held before the appointment of the director of New Era.
Adams To Appeal Extradition
Liam Adams is set to appeal against his extradition to Northern Ireland. The brother of Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams plans to appeal against the decision saying that he is not guilty of sexually abusing his daughter.
Liam Adams is set to appeal against his extradition to Northern Ireland. The brother of Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams plans to appeal against the decision saying that he is not guilty of sexually abusing his daughter.
Journalist Wins Defamation Case
A journalist and broadcaster has been awarded tens of thousands of euros in legal costs after successfully defending a defamation claim.
A journalist and broadcaster has been awarded tens of thousands of euros in legal costs after successfully defending a defamation claim.
Ireland Pays Tribute To Apple Founder
Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, has paid tribute to Apple Co-founder Steve Jobs. He has described Mr Jobs as a "creative genius" who broke down walls in business and opened doors in people’s minds. Apple announced Job’s death without giving a specific cause.
Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, has paid tribute to Apple Co-founder Steve Jobs. He has described Mr Jobs as a "creative genius" who broke down walls in business and opened doors in people’s minds. Apple announced Job’s death without giving a specific cause.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Fired Up For The EMAs
The Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to spice up the 2011 MTV EMAs in Belfast. Fresh off the release of their latest chart-topping album I'm With You, these legendary funk rockers from California are guaranteed to give fans around the world an unforgettable performance.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to spice up the 2011 MTV EMAs in Belfast. Fresh off the release of their latest chart-topping album I'm With You, these legendary funk rockers from California are guaranteed to give fans around the world an unforgettable performance.
Irish News on Wed, Oct 6 2010, 5,844 days ago
Meath Man Arrested Over Drug Seizure
A man has been arrested in County Meath during a Gardaí operation, which made a number of seizures.
A man has been arrested in County Meath during a Gardaí operation, which made a number of seizures.
Prisons 'Not A Shambles' Says Ford
The North's Justice Minister, David Ford, yesterday denied that the NI Prison Service is a "bit of shambles" over errors that led to two prisoners, one of whom was accused of rape, walking free.
The North's Justice Minister, David Ford, yesterday denied that the NI Prison Service is a "bit of shambles" over errors that led to two prisoners, one of whom was accused of rape, walking free.
'At Risk Groups' Urged To Get Flu Jab
The Irish health service has today launched it's 'flu vaccination programme and has called on "at risk groups and pregnant women" especially to take up the vaccination.
The Irish health service has today launched it's 'flu vaccination programme and has called on "at risk groups and pregnant women" especially to take up the vaccination.
Irish News on Tue, Oct 6 2009, 6,209 days ago
Help Sought Over Gang Related Killing
An appeal for information into the killing of a man in Dublin has been renewed over two weeks after his death. Gardai at Ballyfermot investigating the death of Jason Martin at Park West on the renewed their appeal to the public today after progress halted in the case.
An appeal for information into the killing of a man in Dublin has been renewed over two weeks after his death. Gardai at Ballyfermot investigating the death of Jason Martin at Park West on the renewed their appeal to the public today after progress halted in the case.
Clinton Visit Confirmed
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will discuss a wide range of issues during her visit to the UK and Ireland later this week. The United State's most powerful diplomat, and a former First Lady, will visit London, Belfast and Dublin as part of the trip.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will discuss a wide range of issues during her visit to the UK and Ireland later this week. The United State's most powerful diplomat, and a former First Lady, will visit London, Belfast and Dublin as part of the trip.
Dublin Traffic Set To Be Tackled
A number of new measures will be introduced in order to deal with Dublin's Traffic problems, it has been announced today. In one of the widest encompassing ideas, traffic speed limits in Dublin city centre are to be reduced from next year to 30km/h following a vote by city councillors.
A number of new measures will be introduced in order to deal with Dublin's Traffic problems, it has been announced today. In one of the widest encompassing ideas, traffic speed limits in Dublin city centre are to be reduced from next year to 30km/h following a vote by city councillors.
FÁS Board To Be Chopped By Six
The number of board members at the chagrined State training agency will be chopped from 17 to 11, under new proposed legislation. The Labour Services Amendment Bill 2009 will introduce sweeping changes at the FÁS, which has been at the centre of a number of expenses scandals.
The number of board members at the chagrined State training agency will be chopped from 17 to 11, under new proposed legislation. The Labour Services Amendment Bill 2009 will introduce sweeping changes at the FÁS, which has been at the centre of a number of expenses scandals.
Protestant School Cutbacks Opposed
Cutbacks in non Catholic schools across the Irish Republic are being opposed. It has emerged that Protestants in the State are to 'take the fight' to the Daíl to try to halt cuts to school budgets.
Cutbacks in non Catholic schools across the Irish Republic are being opposed. It has emerged that Protestants in the State are to 'take the fight' to the Daíl to try to halt cuts to school budgets.
Policing Talks Continue In London
Hours after hosting British PM Gordon Brown at Stormont, the North's Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have returned to Downing Street in a bid to progress policing and justice talks.
Hours after hosting British PM Gordon Brown at Stormont, the North's Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have returned to Downing Street in a bid to progress policing and justice talks.
Donegal Hosts Sex In The City Star
'Sex and the City' star Sarah Jessica Parker and her recently born twins are in Co Donegal.
'Sex and the City' star Sarah Jessica Parker and her recently born twins are in Co Donegal.
Irish News on Mon, Oct 6 2008, 6,574 days ago
Hoax Bomb Alert In Dublin, as North 'Device' Made Safe
Traffic was diverted and buildings in the Charlemont Street of Dublin were evacuated last night while gardaí and the army dealt with a suspect device. It was later found to be a hoax after a bomb disposal unit was called into action.
Traffic was diverted and buildings in the Charlemont Street of Dublin were evacuated last night while gardaí and the army dealt with a suspect device. It was later found to be a hoax after a bomb disposal unit was called into action.
Gardaí Hurling Star Killed In Crash
A Galway senior hurling squad member and rookie policeman who was about to finish his graduation from Templemore Gardaí College in the coming weeks has been killed in a weekend road accident.
A Galway senior hurling squad member and rookie policeman who was about to finish his graduation from Templemore Gardaí College in the coming weeks has been killed in a weekend road accident.
Jury Retires In Spanish Death Fall Case
A Louth man who is accused of causing the death of his wife while on holiday in February 2000 is soon to receive a verdict. A jury in Spain has retired to consider the evidence after the trial of Michael Dermot McArdle, (39) from Dundalk.
A Louth man who is accused of causing the death of his wife while on holiday in February 2000 is soon to receive a verdict. A jury in Spain has retired to consider the evidence after the trial of Michael Dermot McArdle, (39) from Dundalk.
Fatal Crashes Probed
Police are currently investigating the third in a series of fatal road accidents over the last 48 hours. Garda in Cashel, Co. Tipperary are at the scene of a single vehicle road traffic collision, which occurred at Ballyheene, Cashel today (6th October) at approximately 7.05am.
Police are currently investigating the third in a series of fatal road accidents over the last 48 hours. Garda in Cashel, Co. Tipperary are at the scene of a single vehicle road traffic collision, which occurred at Ballyheene, Cashel today (6th October) at approximately 7.05am.
TV Series To Focus On 'Real' Dublin Gangland
As news leaks out of a plan to shoot a TV crime series based in Dublin, over on the 'real world channel' some 20 additional gardaí have been drafted into the Coolock area, specifically to quell the rising gangland tensions and feuds.
As news leaks out of a plan to shoot a TV crime series based in Dublin, over on the 'real world channel' some 20 additional gardaí have been drafted into the Coolock area, specifically to quell the rising gangland tensions and feuds.
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