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Irish News on Fri, Jan 24 2020, 2,192 days ago

Appeal Issued For Missing Woman Jade Kenny
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of Jade Kenny. The 23-year-old has been missing since Sunday, 19 January. She was last seen in the Dublin 8 area. Jade is described as being 5'1", of slight build with long brown hair and blue eyes.

Irish News on Thu, Jan 24 2019, 2,557 days ago

DCU Introduces New Undergrad Programme For Deaf Students
Dublin City University has introduced its first Irish Sign Language (ISL) primary teaching course. The course allows those who are deaf and hard of hearing to enter primary teaching, a first of its kind in the state.
Up To 6,000 Women Will Need Repeat Smear Tests
Around 6,000 women are expected to be called for a repeat cervical smear test, the Health Service Executive has confirmed. It comes after CervicalCheck was advised of a problem relating to standard HPV tests, as the manufacturer's recommended timeframe had passed.
Cannabis Haul Worth Almost €1m Discovered In Louth
Gardaí have arrested a woman in her 30's after a cannabis haul worth almost €1m was seized by officers in County Louth. A planned search took place in Drogheda on Wednesday 23 January which led to the arrest on suspicion of drug trafficking offences. She was detained at Drogheda Garda Station.
Global Ireland 2025 Conference Takes Place In Dublin
Culture Ireland's Global Ireland 2025 Conference is taking place at Dublin Castle today, 24 January, where stakeholders will discuss the country's global reputation for creativity.
Fianna Fáil Announce Partnership With Northern Ireland's SDLP
Fianna Fáil has announced a political partnership with the SDLP in Northern Ireland. The two parties have pledged to collaborate, as Fianna Fáil considers running candidates in the North. Speculation has been growing of a full merger between the two parties, but will not proceed at the time being.
Raise The Roof Announces National Campaign
A major national campaign has been announced which will focus on securing a significant programme of public housing construction, action on rents and tenant security and the creation of a new, legal Right to Housing.
Three Arrested Over Cork Murder Released
Three men who were arrested as part of a Gardaí investigation into the murder of Mikolaj Wilk in Cork have been released. The trio were detained on the morning of Tuesday 22 January in Ballincollig following a number of searches in the area, but have since been released without charge.

Irish News on Wed, Jan 24 2018, 2,922 days ago

'Significant Improvements' To Pension Outcomes - Doherty
The Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty, has announced "significant improvements" to pension outcomes for those assessed under rate band changes introduced in September 2012.

Irish News on Tue, Jan 24 2017, 3,287 days ago

'Significant' Firearms And Ammunition Seizure Made In Co Dublin
Three men have been arrested in connection with a significant firearms and ammunition seizure in Co Dublin. It is understood that the seizure was made at an industrial estate in Baldonnel earlier today, Tuesday 24 January. The operation was carried out by Gardaí Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau.
Renewed Appeal Over 2014 Death Of Mark Burke
Gardaí investigating the death of Mark Burke, whose partial remains were found at Thornton's Recycling Plant on 31 July, 2014, have renewed an appeal for information. The human remains were identified as Mr Burke through DNA profiling after his father reported him missing in November 2014.

Irish News on Fri, Jan 24 2014, 4,383 days ago

Garda Renew Appeal Over Det Garda Donohoe Murder
Gardaí are to make a fresh appeal for information about the death of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe, who was shot and killed outside Lordship Credit Union in Bellurgan, Co Louth on 25 January last year.
High Court Orders Woman To Be Fed By Tube
The High Court has ruled that a 22-year-old woman suffering from anorexia should be fed by a tube. It is understood the court heard that the woman is refusing nutritional feeds in hospital and will die if she does not receive treatment.
Mount Carmel Hospital Seek Liquidator
The directors of Mount Carmel Hospital have submitted an application to the courts seeking the appointment of a liquidator.
Gardaí Investigate Horse Beaten To Death
An investigation has been launched in Co Wicklow after the discovery of the body of a badly beaten horse. A walker reported finding the body in a clearing at Ballymoyle wood, near Kilpatrick, at around 15:15 on Thursday.
Special Consideration Urged For Stud Farms
Stud farms and racehorse training facilities should be designated as 'noise sensitive properties' and given special consideration when planning application for wind farm developments are being considered.
Emergency Services Tackle Blaze At Glanbia Building
Emergency services are tackling a fire at the Glanbia offices in Dungarvin, Co Waterford. The fire broke out at around 08:30 this morning. Fire fighters are still said to be at the scene.
RTÉ Cut Free Guides For Retired Staff
RTÉ bosses have ordered the suspension of a scheme that gave retired staff free copies of 'RTÉ Guide', in a move that could see the broadcaster save more than €100,000 a year. Cuts at the station, which began in 2010, have to date resulted in savings of €135 million.

Irish News on Thu, Jan 24 2013, 4,748 days ago

Convicted Rapist Patrick O'Brien Has Bail Revoked
A man freed on bail despite being sentenced to 12 years in jail for the rape and indecent assault of his daughter, has had his bail revoked. Patrick O’Brien, from Bray, Co Wicklow, had pleaded guilty to the charges, which related to incidents over a 10-year period.
Ministers Criticise Kerry Council Over Drink Drive Motion
Alan Shatter and Leo Varadkar have both criticised Kerry County Council over its motion to introduce drink-driving permits. Shatter, the justice minister described as "grossly irresponsible" a councillor promoting drink driving and putting their lives and the lives of others at risk.
HIQA Finds 'No Evidence' Of Discussion About DNR Notices
A new report has revealed that “do not resuscitate” notices were discovered in the files of some residents at the private Mullross Nursing Home in Kilclare, Co Leitrim.
Signed Memo Moves Ireland One Step Closer To Exporting Power To UK
Irish wind farm will soon begin to export power directly to the UK’s national electricity grid.
Family Members Charged With 2011 Tesco Robbery
Three family members have been charged with the theft of over €75,000 from a Tesco supermarket in Co Westmeath two years ago.
Ex-Footballer Sentenced To Seven Years For Knife Attack
Former professional footballer, Trevor Donnelly, has been sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in jail for an unprovoked stabbing following a pub argument.
AGSI Warn Garda Pay Cuts Are 'Off The Table'
Garda may mount protest in opposition to any cuts in pay or allowances, the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has warned.
Developer Loses Commercial Court Case Against NAMA
The Commercial Court has ruled that NAMA can proceed with a case to recover €29m from businessman David Cullen, whose property portfolio includes the Turk's Head bar and Paramount Hotel in Dublin's Temple Bar.
Unite To Challenge Waterford Crystal Trademark
Waterford Crystal glass should only be made in Waterford, a European legal campaign in hoping to establish.

Irish News on Tue, Jan 24 2012, 5,114 days ago

Visiting Restrictions In Place At Connolly Hospital
Visiting restrictions are in place at Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown after an outbreak of Norovirus. The virus is said to have affected a number of wards. Visiting is restricted in all areas of the hospital and is permitted only at the discretion of the Ward Manager.
Young Man Killed In Roscommon Crash
A man has died after a single vehicle crash in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Gardai in Roscommon said they are investigating the circumstances of the single vehicle fatal road collision that occurred at approximately 3.15am on the Roscommon to Castlecoote Road (R366), some 2.
Patients May Not Be Fed Says Union
Workers in the catering department of Tallaght Hospital are concerned about low staffing levels and their ability to feed patients, it has emerged.
Witness Appeal Over White Street Assault
An appeal has been launched into an assault that occurred in the White Street area of Cork on Monday. Gardai in Anglesea Street, Cork said they are investigating the assault that occurred on Monday evening and were appealing to witnesses to come forward.
Cowen Criticises Welfare Clampdown
Fianna Fáil's Barry Cowen has criticised new plans that would see people claiming unemployment benefits given limited periods of time to get off the Live Register.
Govt Awarded 'C+' For Children's Rights
The Government has been told it must do better despite achieving its best report yet from a major children's charity.
St Brendan's Hospital Whistleblower Reinstated
The woman who blew the whistle on female patients moved from an open to a closed unit in St Brendan's Hospital in Grangegorman has been reinstated to her position as an advocate with the Irish Advocacy Network.
'Disorientation' To Blame For Galway Plane Crash
A report into a crash in Co Galway that took the lives of two Air Corps pilots in 2009 has concluded the probable cause as "disorientation" and "loss of situational awareness". The crash happened at Cornamona in Connemara on 12 October 2009.
Man Arrested Over Hit And Run
A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit and run incident in Cabra. Gardaí at Mountjoy said on Monday evening they had arrested a 30-year-old man in relation to the fatal road collision.

Irish News on Mon, Jan 24 2011, 5,479 days ago

Martin Emerges As FF Favourite
Despite losing a challenge to Brian Cowen's leadership of Fianna Fail last week, former Foreign Minister Michael Martin has emerged as favourite to lead the party into the General Election.
Election Date Shifts As Green Party Quit
In dramatic events over the weekend, the Green Party has left the coalition Government forcing the March election date to be brought forward.
Illegal Republican Parade 'Allowed'
Members of the leading loyal order are said to be frustrated over an illegal march in Co Armagh yesterday and news of 'zero' prosecutions or cautions for those participating in any such illegal parades.
Eire's Attraction For Investment 'Undiminished'
Despite the ongoing political turmoil, former Fianna Fail leader Brian Cowen has claimed Ireland's ability to attract Foreign Direct Investment is "undiminished".
Belfast Device Slammed
A South Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Alex Maskey has hit out at those responsible for leaving a bomb in Cadogan Park in south Belfast at the weekend.
Alliance Claims Lead In North
Delivering his keynote speech at the party's conference on Saturday, David Ford the North's Justice Minister and Alliance leader said he has a "positive vision" and that it distinguishes Alliance from the rest of Northern Ireland's politicians.
Policing Board Chief Wins City Apartment Bid
Although he previously stepped aside temporarily from his post as the North's Policing Board Chairman - as police investigated allegations of wrongful practice - Big Picture Developments Ltd director Barry Gilligan has been given the go-ahead to build apartments at a controversial Nelson Street site
Fish Die In River 'Pollution' Incident
Hundreds of fish have been killed on the Sixmilewater River in Co Antrim, after a prior fish kill in the same river in 2008 - and one even further back, in 2001.

Irish News on Thu, Jan 24 2008, 6,575 days ago

Paraplegic Faces Extradition On Murder Charges
A paraplegic wanted by police investigating a murder in the UK is to be extradited from Ireland on Thursday night to face charges.
Killer Sentenced For Wife's Murder
A 46-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of murdering his wife - twice. Anton Mulder was found guilty at Dublin's Central Criminal Court on Thursday of the murder of his wife Colleen shortly before Christmas 2004 .
Teen Freed In Limerick Shootings Case
A 14-year-old boy arrested in connection with a number of shooting incidents in Limerick has reportedly been released without charge. It is understood that the youth was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday morning and taken to Mayorstone Garda Station, but he was released that night.
Hospital Consultants Pay Deal At Crucial Stage
Talks are underway to avert the virtually unthinkable scenario of senior medical professionals in Ireland going on strike. However, late night negotiations between hospital consultants and their health service employers on new contracts were said to be making progress this week.
Arrest Made In Donna Cleary Murder Case
A woman in her twenties has been arrested in connection with the murder of Dublin woman Donna Cleary in 2006. It is understood that the woman, who was arrested in the capital on Thursday morning, has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm. She can be questioned for up to three days.
Arrested Over Missing Builder
A man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of English builder Tommy Thompson. Mr Thompson, 59, who is originally from Yorkshire, has not been seen since April 20. He had been working as a plasterer in Portlaoise, Co. Laois at the time of his disappearance.
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