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Irish News on Mon, Feb 17 2020, 2,192 days ago

Dublin First Irish City To Commit To Improving Air Quality
Dublin has committed to becoming the first Irish city to actively work towards improving air quality, having signed up to meet WHO air quality guideline values by 2030.
Arrests Made In Illegal Immigration And Work Permits Investigation
Gardaí from the National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) have arrested 10 people as part of an ongoing operation targeting illegal immigration and work permits.

Irish News on Fri, Feb 17 2017, 3,287 days ago

Male Pedestrian Killed In Hit And Run
Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision in Trim on thursday, 16 February. Amale pedestrian, aged in his 20s, was found with fatal injuries at the side of the Rathmolyon to Summerhill Road at approximately 8.50pm.
Microsoft To Create 600 New Jobs In Dublin
Microsoft is to create 600 new jobs at a new Inside Sales Centre to be created in Dublin. The company has chosen Dublin as the base of one of four new globals centres, with 500 of the new jobs to be created immediately.
Woman Escapes Unharmed From Hostage Situation
A man is being treated in hospital following a hostage situation in south-east Dublin yesterday morning. Gardaí reported that they attended the scene of a "disturbance" at a house in Ballyogan Green, Dublin, at around 11.20am on Thursday, 16 February.

Irish News on Wed, Feb 17 2016, 3,653 days ago

Sinn Féin Accuse An Taoiseach Of 'Scare Tactics'
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny has been accused of "scare tactics" following a speech he made in Dundalk on Tuesday. Speaking in Dundalk, Mr Kenny said a new Government "would bring economic instability".
Govt Inaction On Housing 'Leaves Thousands Vulnerable' - FF
The government's inaction on the issues of housing and homelessness has left thousands of people in a very vulnerable position, Fianna Fáil candidate in Dublin Central Mary Fitzpatrick has said.
Fine Gael Outline Employment Plan
Fine Gael has outlined its plan to "get Ireland working by ending welfare dependency and tackling long-term unemployment" at an event at Paypal in Dundalk.
'Brexit' Would 'Seriously Destabilise' Ireland's Recovery
The Labour party has warned that a 'Brexit' – a British exit from the European Union – would "seriously destabilise" Ireland's economic recovery.
Minister For Foreign Affairs Expresses Condolences Over Passing Of Boutros Boutros-Ghali
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, has expressed his condolences following the passing of Boutros Boutros-Ghali, former Secretary-General of the United Nations.
CSO Figures Show 2015 Was Record Year For Exports
The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed that 2015 was a record year for exports and imports. The figures show that the value of goods exports for 2015 totalled €111,038 million, and was up 20% compared with 2014.
St. Patrick's Festival 2016 Launched
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe, has officially launched of the 2016 St. Patrick's Festival, which will take place from 17 to 20 March. The 2016 theme, 'Imagine If...

Irish News on Tue, Feb 17 2015, 4,018 days ago

Credit Unions Being 'Stifled By Excessively Bureaucratic Regulatory Regime'
Ireland's credit union sector is being stifled by an "excessively bureaucratic regulatory regime", Fianna Fáil has claimed. The party's spokesperson, Michael McGrath, said the sector is not "fulfilling its potential" and is being stifled in its "ability to serve the needs of the community".
Childcare Sector Workers Take Protest To Leinster House
Around 1,000 protesters have gathered outside Leinster House to call for better funding of the childcare sector. The Association of Childhood Professionals claim that around 25,000 workers in the sector earn an average pay of less than €11 an hour.
Protest Planned For Dublin Over Jobstown Arrests
A protest has been announced for this Saturday at Central Bank in Dublin by anti-water charge campaigners over what they have "political policing". The protest has been called over the arrest of 23 people in connection with a protest in Jobstown last November.
Govt Urged To Reassure Homeowners Over Property Tax Changes
Fianna Fáil has called on the government to provide reassurance to homeowners facing "major increases" in property tax.
Garda Seek Three Men Over Robbery Of Elderly Couple
Garda are searching for three men in connection with the robbery of an elderly couple in Co Wicklow. An 85-year-old man and his 83-year-old wife were tied up and at least three men ransacked their home at Briarwood, Vevay Road at about 20:15 on Monday.
Cabinet To Discuss New Family Bill
The Cabinet is to discuss the Children and Family Relationships Bill today, being brought forward by Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald. The Bill has been described as "the most important change in family legislation since the foundation of the State", by Taoiseach Enda Kenny.
Man In Serious Condition After Attack At House Party
A man is in a serious condition in hospital following an incident at a west-Dublin house party. According to reports the victim suffered multiple stab wounds and a serious head injury after he was attacked at the party at about 03:30am.
Five Injured In Serious Road Accident In Cork
Five people are being treated in hospital following a serious road accident in Cork. A four-year-old boy and a woman aged in her 30s are believed to be in a serious condition following the five-vehicle collision at Glencaum on the N20 main Cork-Limerick Road at about 13:40.
'Missing Link' In Dublin Bay Cycle Path To Be Completed
The Department of Transport has confirmed the allocation of €1.5m for new work to begin on the Dublin Bay cycle path. More than a decade since the cycle route was first planned, work will begin in April on the "missing link" section of path between Wooden Bridge and Causeway Road in Clontarf.

Irish News on Mon, Feb 17 2014, 4,383 days ago

Storm Damage Still Causing Problem For ESB Customers
Some 19,000 ESB customers are still without electricity, the energy company has reported. The number increased from 16,500 on Sunday following new faults in Tralee and Cappamore in Co Kerry, and Kilmore Quay in Co Waterford.
Garda Patrol Car Rammed On M1 By Transit Van
A garda officer remains in hospital after a Ford Transit van rammed a patrol car while travelling at speed on the M1 at Whiterath near Castlebellingham at about 21:00 on Sunday night.
Investigation Launched Into Co Offaly Man's Death
An investigation has been launched into the death of a 65-year-old man in Co Offaly. The man's body was found on Sunday at a house in Sister Senan Court, an elderly accommodation area in Edenderry. Gardaí searched the man's home after neighbours reported that they had not seen him for some time.
Man Held Over Hotel Body Find
Gardaí in Dublin have arrested a 31-year-old man in connection with the discovery of a woman's body in a hotel room over the weekend. Cleaning staff at the Plaza Hotel in Tallaght found the body of 30-year-old Sonia Blount in a room on Sunday afternoon.
Assessments Underway At Sinkhole Near Galmoy Miney
Engineering assessments are being carried out on a 9m deep sinkhole that has opened up in a field near Galmoy Mine in Co Kilkenny. The field, in which the 15m in circumference hole appeared, has been cordoned off along with a nearby road, while work begins on determining how the hole occurred.
CRI Alert Cancelled After Child And Mother Found
Gardaí have cancelled a Child Rescue Ireland (CRI) alert issued on Sunday evening after three-year-old Saoirse Carr was found safe and well. The CRI alert was raised following concerns for the whereabouts of Saoirse Carr, of Holburn Hill in Belturbet, Co Cavan.
Irish Water Seeks Tenders For Dublin Water Supply Project
The €500m Dublin Water Supply project, which will supply water to Dublin from the River Shannon, has been relaunched. Irish Water has taken over the scheme, originally proposed in 2010, from Dublin City Council, as part of its work since taking responsibility for water services last month.

Irish News on Fri, Feb 17 2012, 5,114 days ago

Welfare Control Save Over €645 Million
The Social Protection Minister has said the Government has saved almost €700 million through its welfare controls.
Woman Killed In Galway Collision
A woman in her late 30s has died after a road crash in County Galway on Tursday. Gardaí at Ballinasloe, Co Galway said they were investigating the single vehicle fatal road traffic collision, which occurred at Colemanstown, Menlough at 4.30pm.
McConalogue Welcomes Stand-Alone Children’s Referendum
Fianna Fáil's spokesperson on Children has welcomed a commitment by the Government for a stand-alone Referendum on Children’s Rights to be held this year.
Inaction On Mortgage Arrears Hurting Families
A Sinn Fein TD has said the Government's failure to act on mortgage arrears is hurting families.
Siptu Calls For Household Charge Suspension
The National Executive Council (NEC) of one of Northern Ireland's biggest unions has called on the Government to suspend the proposed Household Charge on the basis that it is "unfair and regressive".
Fine Gael TD Welcomes Waterford Jobs
A Fine Gael TD has welcomed the announcement that 30 new jobs will be created in Waterford city by Rigney Dolphin, a Waterford company that employs over 1,000 people in Ireland.
Two Arrested Over Tallaght Shooting
Two men have been arrested in Tallaght in connection with the murder of Melanie Mc Namara who was shot in Tallaght on February 7. Gardaí investigating the murder said they arrested two males, in their early 20’s and late teens, on Thursday.
Explosives And Handgun Recovered In Kildare
A number of explosives and handguns have been found at an address in County Kildare, after a special unit search in the area.
Meeting Called Over Balfour Beatty Redundancies
SIPTU representatives will meet with management at Balfour Beatty CLG Limited on Monday following the announcement that the company intends to restructure the business with the possibility of up to 76 job losses.

Irish News on Thu, Feb 17 2011, 5,479 days ago

Manx2 Defends Crash Compensation Move
The airline linked to last week's deadly incident in Cork when a plane tragically crash-landed in fog and killed half of the 12 people on board, has said it is not responsible for the applications of compensation, as the aircraft involved was on lease.
Two More Cork Crash Victims Buried
The funerals of two victims of last week's Cork air crash tragedy are due to take place today - a week after the shock accident that killed six people and left the other six on board injured.
Google Buys Dublin's Tallest Building
A major real estate investment and development group have agreed the sale of Montevetro, Dublin's tallest commercial office building, to Google for €99.9m – cash. Real Estate Opportunities plc (REO) said it was pleased to announce it had agreed the sale of the landmark 15-storey building.
Overcrowding Recalls Stardust Disaster
A Belfast nightspot has been slammed for repeated overcrowding.
Fatal Accident Highlights Safety Strategy
A man in the North has died after a slurry tank overturned on a road in Co Down. It happened yesterday and saw the 31-year-old killed when the tank fell on top of him after he stopped to change a wheel on the vehicle.
'Active Visit' To North By Prince Edward
There's a royal VIP in the North today with The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward already at his third engagement of the day. He is on the Shankill Road to visit The Spectrum Centre to celebrate the success of the Belfast Activity Centre (BAC) with their 'Youth Building Programmes'.
Bangor Coastguard Gets Political Lifeline
As it emerged today that the North's top political figures have united to back a beleaguered Co Down coastguard station, the DUP MP Jim Shannon has already been pressing the Prime Minister on the future of Bangor Coastguard Station.

Irish News on Wed, Feb 17 2010, 5,844 days ago

Shotgun Death Probe Progressing
Gardaí have said they are no longer looking for anyone else in connection with a shotgun killing which occurred on Monday morning.
Donegal Tragedy Kills Boy (3)
A child has been killed in an accident involving a bin lorry in Co Donegal. It happened at about 11.30am on Tuesday morning in the Ballymacool Estate off the Glenties Road in Letterkenny.
Attempted Murder Charges For US Shooting
A former prison guard now working as an armed US security man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder of two Irishmen and two of assault with a deadly weapon. Michael Iavecchio, 54, was first charged with a less serious second degree assault.
Report Urges Halt On Repossessions
The current moratorium imposed on lending institutions from repossessing homes of people who have defaulted on their mortgage payments needs to be extended.
Agricultural Strategy In Focus
The development of a long-term strategy for the agri-food, forestry and fisheries sectors will place the industries at the forefront of the country's export-led economic recovery.
Nesbitt Bids For Iris' Seat
The North's Victims' Commissioner Mike Nesbitt has been selected as the Ulster Unionist Party's Westminster parliamentary candidate in Strangford. Mr Nesbitt, who is expected to resign from his quango post, is best known as a former television presenter at Ulster Television (UTV).
Dublin College To Get New Film School
Work is expected to begin this summer on a new national film school in Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT) near Dublin. The new 1,315sq/m film school will accommodate 385 students and is expected to take a year to complete the project.

Irish News on Tue, Feb 17 2009, 6,209 days ago

Oil Slick Heading Toward Irish Coast
A huge oil slick off the Irish west coast is heading landwards, and could hit the shore in less than 16 days.
Fine Gael Calls To Scrap Builder's Bailout
Fine Gael have said today the €500 million Home Choice Loan Scheme must finally be scrapped after it emerged only four people applied in full for it.
Rent Cheaper By 12% Last Year
The average cost of rent for properties advertised on Daft.ie has fallen by almost 12% last year, according to figures released today. The huge property for sale and rent website says the total number of rental properties on the market doubled during 2008, driving down rents nationwide.
First Irish Minister Visits Cuba
Foreign Affairs Minister Micheál Martin has journeyed to Cuba today on the first official visit to the country by an Irish Government minister. Mr Martin said the trip is an effort to bolster relations between Ireland and Cuba and a chance to discuss possible areas of economic co-operation.
First Time Buyers Get €2bn Loan Fund
Ireland's two largest banks are to announce a €2 billion fund today to provide credit for those trying to get on to the housing market. Provision of the fund has been incorporated into the Government's €7 billion recapitalisation plan for AIB and Bank of Ireland.
EC Slams North's Farm Grant Queues
It has emerged that a Stormont department may have broken European Commission rules in the method used to distribute limited grant aid to farmers.
Donegal Garda Death 'Not Suspicious'
The funeral of a police officer who died while off duty in Co Donegal at the weekend is due to take place tomorrow. Gardaí said today that they are not treating the death on Saturday as suspicious. Enda Hughes, 29, was in Letterkenny celebrating a stag party.
Wicklow Rescuers Win Accolade
The team credited with a dramatic mountain rescue operation last week in Co Wicklow is being honoured. Northern Ireland Sports Minister Gregory Campbell will tonight host an event to acknowledge the contribution of the Mourne Mountain Rescue Team to the Northern Ireland community.
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