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Irish News on Fri, Oct 14 2022, 1,461 days ago

New Active Travel Hub Opens At Cathedral Gardens
A new Active Travel Hub at the city's Cathedral Gardens, beside the new Ulster University campus, aims to encourage people living, working, studying in, and visiting Belfast to walk and cycle more.
Swann To Reduce Agency Spending In Health And Social Care
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced new measures to reduce expenditure on agency staffing within health and social care and to eliminate the use of off-contract agencies.
Govt Urged To Replace EU Funding In Full
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy, has called on the British Government for further financial support and the full replacement of EU Funds.
Economy Minister Announces New All Age Apprenticeship Scheme
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has announced plans for the introduction of a new All Age Apprenticeship scheme in 2023.
Report Highlights Young People's Experiences Of Violence
91% of young males and 96% of young females have experienced one or more violent acts or behaviours at some point in their lifetime, according to a new report on the experiences and attitudes of 16-year-olds in Northern Ireland.
PSNI Launches New Community Engagement Programme
The PSNI have announced the launch of a new and innovative programme designed to help police engage with the local community.
Artwork, Designer Goods And Precious Stones Seized By PSNI
High value artwork, designer goods, precious stones and cash have been seized by detectives from the PSNI's Organised Crime Branch in a series of searches across NI.

Irish News on Mon, Oct 14 2019, 2,557 days ago

Yellow Weather Warning Issued For Heavy Rain
A yellow weather warning for rain has been put in place across many counties in Ireland. The warning came into effect at 11pm on Sunday night, 13 October, and is in place until 11.59pm on Monday, 14 October.

Irish News on Wed, Oct 14 2015, 4,018 days ago

New School Transport Safety Campaign Launched
The Minister for Education and Minister for Skills, Research and Innovation, have announced a new school transport safety campaign – Buster and the Belt-Ups.
Appeal Issued For Missing 15-Year-Old
Gardaí have appealed for help in tracing 15-year-old Killian Dempsey. Killian was last seen in Mullingar on Saturday, 10th October 2015 at approximately 4:45pm. He is described as being 5 foot in height, of medium build with blue eyes and short brown hair.
Four Men Arrested In Co Limerick Criminal Activity Operation
Four men have been arrested in Co Limerick as part of an ongoing operation into criminal activity. The arrests were made following searches at properties in the Pallasgreen area of Co Limerick. The men are all in their 20's and are detained at Henry St.
Appeal Issued For Missing 23-Year-Old Dublin Man
Gardaí in Dublin have appealed for help in tracing 23-year-old Kevin Kletzander. Mr Kletzander has been missing from the Beaumont area on Dublin since Monday, 12 October. He was last seen at about 09:30. He is described as being 6' 2" in height, of average build with brown shoulder length hair.
Taoiseach's 'Deep Shock And Sadness' At Weekend Deaths
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has released a statement expressing his "deep shock and sadness at the deaths over the last weekend in separate but equally tragic events".
Two Weeks Paid Paternity Leaves Announced In Budget
Two weeks of paid paternity leave are to be introduced under the newly announced Budget 2016. Welcoming the news, Minister of State Equality Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said: "I have always believed that a core part of the Equality Agenda needed to address the imbalance in paternity leave structures.
Search Resumes Following Sighting Of Body Part In Canal
Searches are ongoing following reports of a body part in a canal near Ardnacrusha power station, Co Clare.
Cigarette Price Rise Welcomed
The price of a 20 pack of cigarettes is to be increased by 50 cents, as part of the Budget 2016. Welcoming the news, Fine Gael's James Reilly said: "World Health Organisation research shows that a 10% price increase leads to a reduction in demand for cigarettes by 4%.
Govt's 'Chaos Coalition' Nickname Confirmed By Budget 2016 - SF
The Budget 2016 has shown how the government has earned its "chaos coalition" nickname, Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada. Speaking from Brussels, Ní Riada said: "Budget 2016 is ultimately devoid of social solidarity on any credible level.

Irish News on Tue, Oct 14 2014, 4,383 days ago

Labour Accuse Sinn Féin Of Hypocrisy Over Water Charges
Sinn Féin has been accused of trying to "ride two horses at the same time", in regards to their position on water charges, according to Labour.
One Hundred Extra Gardaí Needed For Dublin City Centre - FF
The government has been urged to commit an additional 100 gardaí officers for Dublin city centre. Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Justice and Equality, Niall Collins, made the call after tourists and children witnessed a "shocking assault" on a young man in broad daylight on Henry Street on Sunday.
Finance Minister Announces Tax Relief On Water Charges
In an effort to alleviate the new water charges, Finance Minister Michael Noonan has announced that income tax relief will be available at the standard rate. It is understood the relief will be in respect of water charges up to a maximum of €500 per household, per year.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Urged To Set Timeframe For Talks On North
Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan has been urged to outline a timeframe for the next phase of cross party negotiations involving the British and Irish Governments.
Twenty Jobs Announced For Castlerea
American firm Color Communications is to create 20 jobs in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, it has been announced.
Irish Ambassdor To Attend London's Cenotaph Remembrance Ceremony
Ireland's Ambassador to Great Britain, Dan Mulhall, has accepted an invitation to lay a wreath at London's Cenotaph Remembrance Sunday ceremony in November.
Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Co Donegal Road Crash
Gardaí in Co Donegal have reported the death of a 19-year-old woman in a road accident on Tuesday morning. It is understood the woman was a front seat passenger in a car that crashed into a ditch at Dreenan in Ballybofey at about 4:24am on Tuesday.
Two Arrested Over Dublin Taxi Hijacking
Two men have been arrested in connection with a taxi-hijacking in Dublin in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Gardaí say that a 20 and 21-year-old man have been arrested after a taxi was hijacked in Ballymun at approximately 02:30am.
All-Ireland Single Surgical Children's Heart Unit Announced
Ministers from the north and south have agreed that paediatric heart surgery in Ireland will be focused in a single surgical centre in Dublin.

Irish News on Mon, Oct 14 2013, 4,748 days ago

Four Injured In Dublin Shooting
Gardaí have said a man is in a critical condition in hospital following a shooting in Dublin. Three women were also injured in the incident. The shooting happened around 2.30am on Sunday morning, outside Hanlon's pub on the Old Cabra Road in the north of the city.
Irish Teenager Killed In New York
An Irish teenager has been killed in New York after being knocked down by a car, RTÉ has reported. It is understood Kalie Gill, 15, and her family moved to New York from Fenagh, Co Leitrim, earlier this year.
Ireland To Exit Bailout In December - Taoiseach
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said Ireland is on track on leave its international bailout programme in December. Speaking at the Fine Gael party conference in Limerick, Mr Kenny said the "economic emergency will be over" for the country, there are still challenging and "fragile times" ahead.
Dublin Detention Centre Construction Begins
The construction of a new child detention centre in Lusk, County Dublin, has begun today. Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Frances Fitzgerald was present to launch the Oberstown project this morning.
Free GP Care For Children Under Five Secured
The Department of Health says it has secured funding in the 2014 Budget enough to ensure it can supply free GP care for children aged five years and under next year. It is thought 240,000 families will benefit from the scheme, expected to cost about €40m.
Adams Slams Oireachtas Wine Brand Proposal
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has said a proposal by some Oireachtas members to launch a Houses of the Oireachtas wine brand reveals "how out of touch some people are in Leinster House.
Project To Boost BRD Diagnosis
Queen's University in Belfast and the Tyndall National Institute in Cork are teaming up with the Georgia Institute of technology in the USA to develop new technology that will facilitate the diagnosis of Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD).

Irish News on Fri, Oct 14 2011, 5,479 days ago

'Stop Raising Mortgage Rates' Says Elderfield
Banks have been asked to stop raising standard variable rates on mortgages in a bid to relieve the problem of mortgage arrears.
RTE Receive Complaints Over Prime Time Debate
RTE have received complaints over a televised Presidential debate, during which its host is said to have treated Sinn Fein candidate Martin McGuinness "unfairly".
HSE Denies Health Card Cap
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has denied that it will cap the amount of health cards issued in 2011 after a document, containing proposed cuts, was leaked. The draft document looked at possible options for cuts, due to the budget over-run by the HSE.
Finucanes Continue Inquiry Campaign
The Finucane family has announced that they will continue their campaign to get an independent inquiry into the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane, this time with Irish government support and despite the British government saying they could only offer a review.
Five Quizzed Over €5m Drug Haul
Five men are being questioned over what is being hailed as one of the largest cocaine seizures, in recent years, in Ireland. The significant drug seizure saw 80kg of cocaine, with an estimated street value of more than €5m, found at an industrial premises in north Cork yesterday evening.
Summer Of Post Parade Violence Cost £5.7m
Sectarian rioting is costing the economy dearly with news this morning that the cost of policing parades and associated public disorder during the period from April to the end of August was a huge £5.7m.
Ireland Tunes Into Family Fortunes
One of the longest running game shows on television, Family Fortunes, is finally coming to Ireland. Known in Japan and the US as Family Feud, Irish families can at last enjoy one of the most popular family TV shows, which will air exclusively on TV3.

Irish News on Thu, Oct 14 2010, 5,844 days ago

Kenny Accepts Budget Meeting Offer
Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has made the surprise move of agreeing to meet with the Taoiseach to discuss options for December's budget.
Rearrest Of Delaney Shooting Suspect
A man has been rearrested in connection with the shooting of Robert Delaney in 2008, according to Gardaí this morning. Officers in Tallaght, investigating the shooting of Robert Delaney on the 22nd October 2008 in the Russell Rise area of Tallaght, said this morning they had arrested one male.
SF Economic Plan Seeks NI Political Pay Cut
A series of proposals from Sinn Fein to deal with the current economic difficulties in Northern Ireland was launched today in Belfast.
Families Struggle To Survive As Prices Rise
A Government report published today has revealed the cost of living has increased just as it emerges a high proportion of Irish families are saying they can't afford the basics for a minimum standard of living.
Ligoniel Bomb Alert Ends
A security alert which caused families to spend the night in a community centre in north Belfast is over. The people were forced to leave their homes as Army technical officers examined the suspicious vehicle found in the Ligoniel Road area on Wednesday night.
'Abuse' Claim Delays Massereene Murder Trail
There has been a second delay in the court investigation into the murder of two soldiers by Real IRA gunmen. The delay came amid claims that accused man Colin Duffy was subjected to sexual and physical abuse during a prison strip-search.
Dublin City Centre PPP Planned
War era inner city flats in Dublin are set for a major revamp. Plans for a public-private partnership (PPP) between Alcove Properties and Dublin City Council could see the regeneration of the Charlemont Street and Tom Kelly Road flats.
Ireland In Ecological Footprint Top 10
Ireland has one of the world's highest ecological footprints per person, according to a report from the World Wildlife Federation.
North's Boxers 'Knockout' Performance Praised
The news that Paddy Barnes, Paddy Gallagher and Eamonn O'Kane have won Northern Ireland's first Commonwealth Games gold medals in boxing for 16 years has been welcomed in political circles.

Irish News on Wed, Oct 14 2009, 6,209 days ago

Cowen Again Defends FAS Golden Handshake
The Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, has again defended the 'golden handshake' claimed by former FAS director general Rody Molloy last year. Yesterday internal memos have revealed the €1.
Murder Inquiry Follows Dublin Attack
A murder investigation has been launched after a 22-year-old man died in hospital as a result of an attack over the weekend.
Séamus Kirk Is New Ceann Comhairle
Members of the Dáil Éireann have elected the replacement Ceann Comhairle. Fianna Fail TD Séamus Kirk will now become the sixteenth speaker of the house since the meeting of the first Dáil 90 years ago.
O'Donoghue Says Resignation Is 'A Wrong'
The outgoing Ceann Comhairle has claimed his departure "was a wrong done to the office".
Robinson 'Wants More' On North's Devolution
Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson has said that he is looking for further 'clarification' from Prime Minister Gordon Brown about funding for the devolution of responsibility for policing and justice. Sinn Féin have accepted the deal but the DUP wants to go further.
Martin Raises 'Undocumented' In US
The Foreign Affairs Minister is expected to raise the issue of undocumented Irish immigrants during a three-day visit to the US.
Workers March Against Coca Cola Lay Offs
Coca Cola workers have announced plans to march against the company's recent lay off announcement at the company's headquarters in Dublin today. The protest is part of the workers ongoing campaign against the outsourcing of their jobs.
Jobs Lost In BB's Coffee Up North
There's more bad news on jobs this week as over a dozen jobs have been lost in Belfast after the closure of the BB's Coffee & Muffins franchise in the Castlecourt centre.

Irish News on Tue, Oct 14 2008, 6,574 days ago

Family Of Lost Pensioner Fly Out To Italy
The family of the Irish pensioner who has been missing since the weekend have flown out to assist in the search for the Limerick woman.
Opposition Urge Increase In Pensions And Dole In Budget
Fine Gael have urged the Government to "protect the vulnerable" in the coming Budget today, with recommendations for pensioners and the out-of-work.
Man Who Murdered Brother Sentenced
A man who murdered his brother following a drunken argument has been sentenced to four and a half years by a Dublin Court. Derek McGrath, 37, of Fortlawn Park, Mountview, Blanchardstown, pleaded guilty in July to killing 23-year-old Anthony at the deceased's home in October 2006.
Ryanair Calls on EU to Reduce Regulatory Burden
Budget airline, Ryanair, has called on the European Commission to reduce the regulatory burden and associated costs on airlines.
Death Of Cork Man "Suspicious"
Following the discovery of a body in Co Cork, Gardaí have launched an investigation into the death which they believe is "suspicious". Officers in Anglesea Street in Cork are investigating the discovery of the body at approximately 8.
Shot Dog Dies
A Derry man's puppy dog which was shot during an attempt on its owner's life weeks ago has now died.
Nation Braced For Brian's Brutal Budget
Brian Lenihan's much feared budget will be revealed today, as the nation clutches its collective purse strings in preparation for the worst.
Drogheda A&E Turns Patients Away
A Drogheda Hospital is reportedly turning away patients due to overcrowding. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed that management at the Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital had taken the decision to refer A&E patients to nearby hospitals in Dundalk, Navan and Cavan.
Report Finds Felled Chopper Hit Lamppost
A preliminary report into the cause of the Co Meath helicopter crash last month has found the helicopter had hit a lamppost during an attempt to land.
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