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Irish News on Fri, Nov 30 2018, 2,557 days ago

Govt Accused Of Complicity In Permanent TSB Sale
The government and Permanent TSB have been accused of "abandoning" more than 6,000 families in a "sale to vultures".

Irish News on Wed, Nov 30 2016, 3,287 days ago

McDonald Rejects Proposals For 'Excessive' Water Use Charge
Sinn Féin Vice President, Mary Lou McDonald, has rejected proposals by the Expert Commission to charge customers for 'excessive' waste usage.
Eight In Court Charged In Connection With Major Drugs Investigation
Eight people have appeared in court charged in connection with a major drugs investigation in Kilkenny/Carlow Division. A total of 38 suspects have been arrested and detained as part of 'Operation Clave', which targets the sale and supply of controlled substances in Kilkenny/Carlow.

Irish News on Mon, Nov 30 2015, 3,653 days ago

Justice Minister Launches J-ARC Initiative
Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald has launched a new crime initiative targeting repeat offenders and aiming to reduce crime.
Man Arrested Following Cocaine Seizure
A man has been arrested after cocaine was seized from a vehicle during a traffic stop in Dublin. The 36-year-old suspect was detained on the Tallaght By-Pass at approximately 6.15pm on 27 November. The drugs have an estimated value of €770,000.
Taoiseach To Take Part In Paris Climate Talks
Taoiseach Enda Kenny will take part in a major climate change conference in Paris. The COP 21 conference will focus on how to cut global carbon emissions.
Health Minister Signs ED Congestion Escalation Directive
The Health Minister Leo Varadkar has signed an ED Congestion Escalation Directive to make sure progress made on tackling overcrowding in ER departments is "sustained and deepened".
Officers Seize Cigarettes At Rosslare Europort
Revenue officers have seized over 681,000 cigarettes at Rosslare Europort. The contraband, with a retail value of over €357,000, was discovered close to midnight on Saturday, 28 November.
'Fresh Start Agreement' To Boost Construction - Murphy
The recently signed 'Fresh Start Agreement' will help boost the construction in Ireland, according to Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy. The deal offers an opportunity to advance major infrastructural projects, which Mr Murphy says will generate growth within the industry.
Donohoe Reveals 'Tourism Ireland 2016' Plans
Tourism Minister Paschal Donohoe has revealed details of plans to promote Ireland overseas in the new year. Tourism Ireland 2016 aims to encourage 8.2 million visitors to come to Ireland, representing a 4% growth over 2015. In addition, the numbers will generate €4.4 billion for the economy.

Irish News on Fri, Nov 30 2012, 4,748 days ago

Man Killed In Cork Work Site Accident
A man has been killed in a work site accident in Cork. It happened close to Gasworks lane, off Angelsea street at around 1pm. He is believed to have been in his early 20s. The site has been closed and the Health and Safety Authority has been informed.
Woman Rescued From River Liffey
A woman is in a serious condition in hospital after she was rescued by emergency services from the River Liffey in Dublin. She is understood to have entered the water at O'Connell Bridge and rescued at around 8.45pm last night.
FG Hits Out At FF About Property Tax
Fine Gael Laois/Offaly Deputy, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, has this morning said that Fianna Fáil's hypocrisy when it comes to the property tax knows no bounds.
December Visit For Hilary Clinton
US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton is to visit Belfast before Christmas. The White House has confirmed Mrs Clinton will arrive in Northern Ireland on 7 December to meet officials and discuss the peace process and investment opportunities.
Disappointing Performance From Irish Students On PISA Maths Test
As part of PISA 2012 in Ireland, a nationally representative sample of mathematics teachers took part in a survey in March 2012. A report on the survey was published today by the Educational Research Centre (ERC), St Patrick's College, Drumcondra.
Over 800 NHCD's Forced To Look For Work Abroad
Over 800 NCHD’s (Non Consultant Hospital Doctors) have written to the Minister for Health warning that they may be forced to seek work abroad as a result of the Minister’s policies in respect of Consultants.
Child Benefit Could Be Cut In Budget Next Week
A 7% cut in child benefit is being considered as part of next week's budget, according to a report by the Irish Independent. This would mean instead of €140 a month per child it would be reduced to €130. A 100% increase is prescription drugs is also being looked at.
Dublin City Centre Offers Christmas On-Street Parking Saving
Motorists can make Christmas savings this December thanks to Dublin City Council’s Christmas Parking Promotion. Anyone can park in on-street car parking spaces for €1 per hour every Saturday and Sunday in December in Dublin city centre’s core trading area.

Irish News on Wed, Nov 30 2011, 5,114 days ago

Report Puts Clerical Abuse Back In Focus
A review into the handling of clerical child sex abuse allegations have found that dioceses failed to respond adequately to the accusations. Now the Bishop of Raphoe has apologised for "poor judgements" in managing priests accused of "horrific acts of abuse" against children.
Slight Rise As Dole Queue Hits 14.5%
Hundreds more people are registered unemployed with news today that Central Statistics Office (CSO) data shows the number of people on the Live Register in November hit 448,600, a rise of 1,700. That means the unemployment rate in the Irish Republic rose slightly to 14.5% in November up from 14.
Irish Farmers Show Their Pedigree
Some of Ireland's top cattle herds have been on show this week with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney, today presented the annual RDS Champion of Champions awards at the RDS in Ballsbridge, Dublin.
North Grinds To Halt In UK-wide Strike
Transport, schools and hospital services are all being hit hard today as public sector workers across the North strike in the biggest walk-out for decades over ongoing Government cuts and future pension provision.
Festive Fever Grips Irish Rail
One of the largest providers of services to people with an intellectual disability in Ireland, St. Michael's House, has been selected as Irish Rail's chosen Christmas charity.
Irish EU Presidency 'Has Designs On Success'
The Irish Republic has designs on its future success with news today that the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore and the Minister of State for European Affairs, Lucinda Creighton have launched an online public poll to select the logo that will represent Ireland's EU P
Quinn Insurance Jobs 'Secure'
Quinn Insurance has said the future of the 1,500 jobs at the company will be secure. Liberty Mutual Group and the Anglo Irish Bank only recently completed the acquisition of Quinn Insurance, the company formerly owned by former billionaire, the - bankrupt Fermanagh businessman, Sean Quinn.
Mayor Slammed Over Army Cadet Presentation
Two politicians have hit out at the Sinn Fein Lord Mayor of Belfast following his actions at a Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme ceremony at the City Hall this week.
Irish Rail Station Tops British Isles
Dublin's Heuston Station, the flagship Intercity station on the Iarnród Éireann network, has won the overall Best Station prize at the 6th annual International Station Awards.

Irish News on Tue, Nov 30 2010, 5,479 days ago

Cowen To Face Tough Dáil Debate
The Irish Republic's leader, Brian Cowen will be taking questions in the Dáil today on the monetary bailout, in what is expected to be a tough day for the Government.
Dermot Ahern Steps Down From Dáil
The Minister for Justice and Law Reform, Dermot Ahern, has revealed he will not be seeking re-election to the Dáil in the next election.
Keep Hands Out of Pockets In Snow - HSE
The Department of Health and Children are warning pedestrians to be extra vigilant while out walking in the wintry conditions, offering advise such as keeping your hands out of your pockets.
Ryanair Surprised By 'Flight Tax Scrapping'
Budget flyer Ryanair has been taken by surprise at the news that the Irish Republic's Minister for Tourism is advocating scrapping the controversial €10 travel tax.
McGuinness Backs SF In South Antrim
A senior republican has been praising party colleagues as they launched the South Antrim Sinn Fein Assembly and council election campaigns.

Irish News on Mon, Nov 30 2009, 5,844 days ago

Bishop Claims Abuse Reports 'Misread'
The Bishop of Killaloe, Dr Willie Walsh, has responded to calls for the resignation of a Bishop implicated in the Walsh report, by saying his critics had "misread" the document.
Woman Dies As Road Carnage Continues
A woman has become the latest victim in this weekend's carnage on Ireland's "treacherous" roads. Gardai in Tullow are investigating the fatal road traffic collision, which occurred on the N80, Kilbride, Ballon in County Carlow this morning at approx 8am this morning.
Teen Dies On 'Treacherous' Roads
A teenager has been tragically killed in Co Kerry thanks to road conditions that have been described as "treacherous". The fatal road traffic accident occurred along the Tarbert to Ballylongford road in the early hours of this morning.
Flooding And Black Ice Warning Issued
Motorists are being warned to take care on the roads today due to flooding and black ice in parts of the country.
MI5 Must Share North's Intelligence: Ford
As the Irish and UK prime ministers meet in London this afternoon in a bid to break continued deadlock over the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Northern Ireland Assembly, the man tipped to head the new department in the North has been spelling out some of his terms of reference.
Cowen And Brown Hold Justice Talks
Brian Cowen has flown to London in a bid to break the continued deadlock over the devolution of policing and justice powers to the North's Assembly. He will meet with UK counterpart Gordon Brown in Downing Street later, amid mounting conflict between the province's two largest political parties.
Dangerous Weather Warning For Ireland
There's a major road alert tonight as drivers are warned of 'treacherous icy conditions' on the roads. As a milder than usual November comes to an end, the cold snap means that winter has really arrived - bringing a big freeze thanks to extremely low temperatures.

Irish News on Fri, Nov 30 2007, 6,575 days ago

Gardaí Attack Men Remanded
Two men have appeared in court in connection with an attack on three Gardaí in Dublin in the early hours of Friday morning. The incident happened as the Gardaí officers attempted to arrest a man on Fassaugh Avenue in Cabra.
Postmaster's Killer Sentenced
An armed robber who stole thousands of Euros from a post office and then shot and killed the postmaster has been handed down a life sentence.
Millions Needed To Fund Suicide Prevention
Three people die everyday in Ireland as a result of suicide - a figure that represents a national crisis. As a result, €10m is needed to fund suicide prevention initiatives in the Irish Republic, a Government Watchdog has insisted.
Pedestrian Dies In Galway Crash
A 50-year-old man has been killed in a road traffic collision in Co. Galway. The man, who is believed to be a Polish national, was injured in the incident, which happened shortly before 7.30pm on Thursday on the Caheryon Road near Athenry.
Lough Body Probed
The Gardaí has launched an investigation following the discovery of a badly decomposed body in a lake in Co. Clare yesterday. A local fisherman on Lough Brigid spotted the body which was later recovered by the Gardaí Water Unit and taken to Limerick Regional Hospital.
Man Freed Over Limerick Stabbing Death
A 25-year-old man arrested in connection with Thursday's fatal stabbing in Limerick has been released without charge. Stephen O'Grady, 45, of Lenihan Avenue was found at a house in the street, in the Prospect area of the city around 2am on Thursday, suffering from serious stab wounds.
Huge Waves Likely As Gales Lash Ireland
There is a major weather alert this weekend as the west coast of Ireland may experience some of the highest waves in years. Both the Marine Institute and Met Éireann have warned the conditions - particularly on Saturday afternoon - will be so bad as to be hazardous to ships and fishing vessels.
School Bus Strike Called Off
No school bus strike today means that around 14,000 students who would have been affected by the stoppage have been able to get to school after all. Industrial action planned by part-time school bus drivers employed by Bus Éireann has been deferred for a week.
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