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Irish News on Wed, Nov 13 2019, 2,557 days ago

'Lower Than Normal' Temperatures Could See Snowfall Today - Met Éireann
Parts of Munster and Leinster could see snowfall today, Met Éireann has warned. The forecaster has said that rain is expected to turn to sleet and snow as temperatures fall to "lower than normal".

Irish News on Tue, Nov 13 2018, 2,922 days ago

Additional Garda Resources Needed In Drogheda
Additional garda resources are needed to tackle the escalating criminal feud in Drogheda, which has caused a series of violent incidents in the town in recent weeks, Sinn Féin TD for Louth, Imelda Munster has said.

Irish News on Mon, Nov 13 2017, 3,287 days ago

Man Arrested In Connection With Anne Colomines Murder
A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Anne Colomines. The body of Anne Colomines was found at an apartment at Dorset Square in Dublin on 24 October. Gardaí had been called to reports of an incident at the apartments at around 11.30pm.
Teenagers Seriously Assaulted In Unprovoked Gang Attack In Cork City
Gardaí have issued an appeal for information on a violent attack on two teenagers in Cork city on Saturday 11 November.

Irish News on Fri, Nov 13 2015, 4,018 days ago

Greater Investment Needed In Transport Infrastructure - FF
Greater investment is needed in public and commuter transport infrastructure, following days of ongoing "traffic chaos" Fianna Fáil Councillor James Lawless.
Patient Safety Measures Welcomed
A new package of patient safety measures announced by Minister for Health Leo Varadkar, has been welcomed by Fine Gael TD and Chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee on Health, Jerry Buttimer.
'Be Winter Ready' Campaign Launched
Labour TD, Ann Phelan, has launched the fifth annual 'Be Winter Ready' campaign, which aims to provide advice to individuals, communities and businesses to help them prepare for the coming winter. Minister Phelan was joined by Simon Coveney and Paschal Donohoe to launch the new campaign.
New 10-Year Jobs And Enterprise Scheme Launched
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has launched Enterprise 2025, a new 10-year jobs and enterprise strategy. The Taoiseach was joined by Tánaiste Joan Burton, Jobs Minister Richard Bruton, and Ministers of State Ged Nash and Damien English Dogpatch labs in the CHQ building in Dublin.
Taoiseach Marks 30th Anniversary Of Anglo-Irish Agreement
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has marked the 30th anniversary of the Anglo-Irish Agreement, a treaty between the Irish and UK government aimed at helping to end the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Six Nations Broadcast Deal To Remain Unchanged
Minister for Communications, Alex White, has welcomed the announcement that the Six Nations Rugby Championship will continue to be broadcast live on a free-to-air terrestrial TV channel until 2021.
Almost €7m Secured For Irish Community In Britain
Almost €7 million funding has been secured to support the Irish community in Britain. The Minister of State for the Diaspora, Jimmy Deenihan, has announced details of €6.
Irish Companies Gain Free Access To Enterprise Europe Network
A new partnership has been agreed between the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) and thirty one Local Enterprise Offices in Ireland.
Flood Relief Scheme Announced Under New EU Regulations
Flood relief work has been announced for the Clare River, the first scheme to be confirmed under new EU regulations. Under the regulations, there is now a requirement for an independent assessment of the Environmental Impact Statement prepared for the scheme.

Irish News on Thu, Nov 13 2014, 4,383 days ago

Dáil Suspended For The Day After Mary Lou McDonald Refuses To Leave
The Dáil has been suspended for the rest of the day after Sinn Fein Deputy Leader, Mary Lou McDonald, refused to leave. A row, between the Ceann Comhairle and Mary Lou McDonald, started after she continued to question Tanaiste Joan Burton over Irish Water.
Two Men Killed In Co Louth Road Collision
Two men have died in a road accident in County Louth at around 1.30am on Thursday morning. One man was pronounced dead at the scene and the other man was taken tio hospital where he died a short time later. The vehicle they were in struck a bridge and a tree on the N2 between Ardee and Conlon.
Early Access For New Treatments For Selected Hepatitis C Patients
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is putting a programme in place to provide early access to new treatments for Hepatitis C patients with the greatest clinical need, the Minister for Health has confirmed.
FAI Supports Roy Keane Following Alleged Row With A Fan
Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane has reportedly had an alleged row with a fan at a hotel near Dublin on Wednesday afternoon. However, the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) claim the reports are inaccurate and is supporting Keane.
Man Seriously Injured Following Gun Attack In Bray
A man has been seriously injured following a shooting in Bray, County Wicklow. The 39-year-old received wounds to his upper body after shots were fired through the window of a property in the Heatherwood Estate in the early hours of Thursday morning.
IFA Calls For Increase In Cattle Prices
The President of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has announced "good progress" has been made by the IFA on the Quality Payment System, the removal of weight limits and a new Quality Assurance incentive payment for all steers and heifers from 1 January 2015.
Second-Level Teachers Threaten One Day Strikes
The Education Minister is being urged to intervene to prevent strike action by second-level teachers. Union members from TUI and ASI are threatening one day strikes after rejecting proposals on the Junior Cert reform.

Irish News on Wed, Nov 13 2013, 4,748 days ago

HSE Concerned Over Increasing Number Of Gonorrhoea Infections
The levels of gonorrhoea infections increased by 33% between 2011 and 2012, the HSE has revealed. According to the Health Service Executive, there were 817 recorded cases of infection in the Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare regions in 2012, up from 613 in 2011.
Criminal Investigation Launched Into Theft Of Financial Details
Garda have launched a criminal investigation into the theft of financial and personal details of over one-and-a-half million people. The details were taken from Clare-based Loyaltybuild when their computer systems were hacked.
FSA And IMB Issue Withdrawal Notice For Weight Loss Supplement
Retailers are being asked to withdraw four types of weight loss and muscle building supplements. The Food Safety Authority and the Irish Medicines Board have issued the joint call saying that the supplements "pose a serious health risk".
Donnybrook Fair To Open New Store Creating 20 New Jobs
Twenty new jobs are to be created following the announcement that Donnybrook Fair are to open a new store at gallery Quay, Grand Canal Square. The fine food store currently employs more than 270 people across its stores on Morehampton Road, Donnybrook, Baggot Street, Stillorgan and Greystones.
Arklow Town One-Way Traffic System Trial Underway
A three month trial of a new one-way traffic system is underway in Arklow, in an effort to rejuvenate the town's shopping areas. It is understood that the move has been introduced by Arklow town council following a number of business closures.
UK Police Believe Missing Girl Could Be In Ireland
Police in the UK have said that they think an 11-year-old girl missing in London could be in Ireland. According to the Metropolitan Police Kathleen Doherty disappeared from Greenford, London, along with her 14-year-old sister Biddy Doherty.
Agreement Reached With ASTI On Haddington Road Agreement
Following the Association of Secondary Teachers re-entering formal talks over the disputed Haddington Road agreement it has been reported that an agreement has been reached.
Crime Conference To Review Garda Operations In 2013
Gardaí targeting individuals and gangs involved in burglaries across Ireland have made almost 7,000 arrests. The figures have been revealed ahead of a two-day crime conference starting today at Templemore.
Cork Engineering Company Creates 40 New Jobs
Forty new jobs are to be created at Cork-based engineering firm BCD. The jobs will be in the Charleville engineering company's design and manufacturing divisions and are understood to come in the wake of a new multi-million euro vaccine plant project in the Asian market.

Irish News on Tue, Nov 13 2012, 5,113 days ago

Audit Shows Wexford Hospital Has Lowest Hand Hygiene Rate
According to the latest figures from the HSE's Health Protection Surveillance Centre, Wexford General Hospital has the worst hand hygiene compliance rate in the country. The HSE has set a target compliance nationally of 85% for this year, however, the hospital was found to have a 70.
Tánaiste Wants Referrendum On Same-Sex Marriage
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said he would like to see a referendum on the issue of same-sex marriage "as soon as possible".
Oil Discovered Off The Coast Of Kerry
Sinn Féin spokesperson for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Michael Colreavy TD has today welcomed the news that an estimated one billion barrels of oil have been found off the coast of Kerry. However, Deputy Colreavy has also highlighted the poor tax take from Irish oil and gas.
Aer Lingus Activate Disruption Plane Ahead Of Strike
In an effort to avoid passenger disruption during planned strike action Aer Lingus will make timetable changes and merge flights during the two-hour work stoppage at the country's busiest airport.
€3.8m Compensation Upheld For Paralysed Man
A man left severely brain damaged 12 years ago after his then-girlfriend threw a bottle during a row has been awarded €3.8m under a criminal injuries compensation scheme. 43-year-old Jason Clarke suffered the assault on New Year's Eve 2000 outside the Blue Light pub in Glencullen, Dublin.
19-Year-Old Pleads Guilty To Sexual Assault Of Two-Year-Old
A 19-year-old man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a two-year-old toddler. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to two counts of the offence on dates unknown between December 9, 2011 and January 9, 2012. The victim was only two years old at the time.
Report Due On Possible 'Sugar Tax' In Upcoming Budget
Soft drinks could be hit with a "sugar tax" in the upcoming Budget; in an effort to raise revenue and curb obesity. According to the Irish Independent, a confidential report commissioned by Health Minister James Reilly recommends increasing the excise duty on fizzy drinks.

Irish News on Fri, Nov 13 2009, 6,209 days ago

Road Accident Closes M50
A major road has been shut off following an accident this morning. A driver has been trapped in one of the vehicles involved in the traffic collision was southbound on the M50 at approximately 12.30pm between Junctions 5 and 6 (Finglas and Blanchardstown exits respectively).
Murder Victim Died From Head Wound
Gardaí investigating the murder of 78-year-old retired farmer Finbar Fahy have been operating checkpoints on roads in the area throughout the night. Mr Fahy, who lived alone at Tullira near the village of Ardrahan, Co Galway, was found dead in the living room of his home Wednesday morning.
Kidnap Priest To Stay On
The freed priest, Fr Michael Sinnott - who is resting at the Columban missionaries' compound in the capital Manila after a 32-day kidnap ordeal - is to remain in the country.
Swine Flu Deaths Mounting
The latest tragedy in the swine flu pandemic was a pregnant woman. Separately, a child with an underlying medical condition has also died from the virus bringing the number of deaths from human swine flu in the Irish Republic to 16.
Irish Borrowing Warning
The Dáil Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan has warned if Ireland does not make a €4bn adjustment it faces a 'colossal amount of borrowing'.
Border Traders 'Gift' Shoppers
Shopkeepers in Dundalk, Co Louth, are launching a new gift card scheme to try to stem the flow of shoppers into the North. The North East town is among the locations worst hit since the Government increased VAT in the Republic of Ireland to 21.5% while the rate in the North has fallen to 15%.

Irish News on Thu, Nov 13 2008, 6,574 days ago

Gardaí Up Pressure On Gangs With Raids And Arrest
Gardai investigating the murder of Limerick man Shane Geoghegan have made a number of strategic raids on houses in the city this morning, and the arrest of a known gang leader. The multiple raids began before dawn, concentrating in the Hyde Road and Ballinacurra Weston areas.
Irish Jobs Safe From BT Job Cuts
BT have announced Ireland will largely escape its plans to cut 10,000 jobs in the UK as part of a cost-cutting programme. Making the announcement last night, BT said the cuts will mainly affect agency and contract staff, including offshore workers, the company said.
Major Union Rejects National Pay Deal
Members of Ireland's second-largest trade union have voted to reject the new national pay deal by a significant majority. Unite's leadership had campaigned for a 'no' vote, claiming its members would be better off if they were free to negotiate wages at a local level.
Inflation Eases To 4%
The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that inflation has fallen to 4% last month from 4.3% in September. The 0.
Gardai Cosider Mobile Finger Print Scanners
Mobile fingerprint scanners could possibly be the weapon on Ireland's streets for Gardaí. The controversial blackberry-sized scanners are handheld devices, which can be used to scan fingerprints anywhere in the country and have details relayed back to the officer.
Third Of Irish Rivers Polluted
The Environmental Protection Agency has revealed that almost a third of Irish rivers are still polluted despite efforts to improve in water quality during recent years.
Dáil Plans Debate On Geoghegan Murder
A parliamentary debate on the weekend murder of rugby player Shane Geoghegan in Limerick will be held on Thursday afternoon in the Dáil. Party leaders are expected to deliver statements with the Minister of Justice Dermot Ahern taking questions from Opposition TDs during the 90-minute session.
Fishermen Tackle Catch Reduction
Fishermen have reacted angrily following a European Commission announcement to severely restrict fishing off the Irish northwest coast.

Irish News on Tue, Nov 13 2007, 6,940 days ago

Trawler Nets Huge Haul Of Drugs
The Customs Service has confirmed that two bales of cannabis have been found off the coast of Donegal. A Donegal-based fishing trawler found the bales, which contained 60kgs of resin, which is worth around 400,000 euros.
Appeal Over Cork Pensioner Murder
Gardaí investigating the murder of a pensioner in Cork city last week have been questioning motorists and pedestrians in a bid to gain fresh information. The body of Gussie Hornibrook, 74, was found in his home in Gurranabraher on November 6.
Aer Lingus Strike Threat Loom Large
More than 20,000 Aer Lingus passengers are expected to be affected by planned strike action later this month. However, on Tuesday, it emerged that Aer Lingus is intending to meet with staff in an attempt to avert the planned industrial action.
Breast Cancer Deaths Highlighted In Study
Ireland has one of the highest mortality rates from breast cancer in the western world, a new study has claimed.
Man Injured In Fight In Athenry
A man has reportedly suffered facial injuries during a street disturbance in Athenry, Co Galway on Monday night.
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