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Irish News on Thu, Apr 11 2019, 2,557 days ago

Young Boy Killed In Wexford Farming Accident
A three-year-old boy has died following a farmyard accident in County Wexford. Gardaí said he was struck by a vehicle at Carrigabruise at around 4.30pm on Wednesday afternoon, 10 April. He was taken to Wexford General Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. An investigation is under way.
Second Man Arrested Over Mikolaj Wilk Murder
Gardaí have arrested a second man in connection with the murder of Mikolaj Wilk in Cork last year. The 35-year-old, who was originally from Poland, was attacked by a gang at his home in Maglin on 10 June.
Teenage Girl Missing From Dublin
Gardaí have appealed for help locating a teenage girl missing from her Dublin home. 17-year-old Donna Maughan is missing from the Blanchardstown area. She is approximately 5'5", of slim build with blonde hair and blue eyes.
Policing Reform Report Published
The Policing Authority's seventh and final report, assessing the progress made by An Garda Síochána in its implementation of the 2015 'Changing Policing in Ireland' recommendations has today been published.
SF In Call For EU Officials To Protect Border Regions
Sinn Fein MEP's Matt McCarthy and Martina Anderson have met with Chief Brexit Negotiator Michel Barnier in Brussels to press the need to safeguard the Good Friday Agreement and protect citizens living on the Irish border.
Labour Urge Housing Minister To Fund Social Housing Plans
Labour Party Senator Kevin Humphreys has called on the Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy to commit funding for a social and affordable housing plan in Poolbeg West, Dublin. It comes after the housing development gained approval from An Bord Pleanála.
New National Council For Curriculum Assessment Appointed
The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. has announced the appointment of the new National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) for a three year term until 28 February 2022.

Irish News on Wed, Apr 11 2018, 2,922 days ago

Nearly 600 Patients Waiting For Hospital Beds Today - INMO
Almost 600 patients are waiting for hospital beds today, April 11, according to Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) statistics. The INMO trolley watch numbers show that approximately 595 people are waiting for hospital beds across Ireland today.
St Patrick's Athletic Reveals Plans For New 12,000-Seat Stadium
Football club St Patrick's Athletic has revealed plans to develop a new 12,000-seater stadium in Inchimore. The scheme would also include a new shopping complex and new houses. St Pat's said the stadium construction would be financially independent and not reliant on government funding.

Irish News on Tue, Apr 11 2017, 3,287 days ago

Human Remains Uncovered In Finglas Park
Gardaí investigating the discovery of a dismembered arm in February 2011 have uncovered human remains at Tolka Valley Park in Finglas. The arm was found on a beach in Dublin six years ago and was identified through DNA testing as belonging to James Nolan.
Bus Éireann Dispute Referred To Labour Court
Issues at the centre of the ongoing dispute at Bus Éireann have been referred to the Labour Court. This follows talks between union representatives and management at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) which concluded without agreement.
Increased Resources Needed To Alleviate Dublin Airport Queues
Increased resources are needed to alleviate regular lengthy delays experienced by travellers arriving at Dublin Airport, according to Fianna Fáil.

Irish News on Mon, Apr 11 2016, 3,652 days ago

Irish Water To Invest In Lough Talt Regional Water Supply Scheme
Irish Water is to invest €1.9 million in the Lough Talt Regional Water Supply Scheme. The project will deliver improvements in network performance and customer service in terms of supply pressure, security of supply and water pressure, the organisation has said.
Met Éireann Warns Of Further Bad Weather In Cork
Met Éireann has warned further bad weather is expected this week in Co Cork. An orange weather warning was issued during the weekend as rain and snowfall affected the county. In addition, flooding occurred in parts of Cork city.
INMO Condemns GUH Management For Not Sharing ED Review
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has condemned management in Galway University Hospital (GUH) for not sharing the results of an external review of the hospitals Emergency Department (ED).
Adams Accuses FF Leader Of Hypocrisy Over Minority Govt Talks
Sinn Féin Leader Gerry Adams has accused Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin of hypocrisy as government formation talks get underway today, 11 April. Both Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are entering into talks this week to explore the possibility of forming a minority government.
Three Fishermen Rescued In Co Cork
Three fishermen have been rescued from a sinking trawler in Co Cork. The men were recovered from the water at Kinsale Harbour after their vessel began sinking at around 6pm on Sunday. The Kinsale RNLI lifeboat attended the scene and rescued the Portuguese fishermen.
Searches Continue For Missing Men
Searches are to continue today, 11 April, for two men missing from Galway since last month. Ben Garrett, 21, from Co Mayo, has been missing since 31 March, when he left a club in the city centre.
Man Charged Following Robbery In Tallaght
A 34-year-old man has been charged in connection with a robbery at a service station in Cookstown, Tallaght. The incident happened at a premises on the Belgard Road just before 8.30pm on Sunday.
Steep Fall In Number Of Homes On The Market
A new report has found that the number of homes for sale in Ireland is at its lowest level since 2007. According to property website Daft.ie, there were just 13,500 homes for sale this month across Connacht, Munster and Ulster. This compares to almost 21,000 properties two years ago.
Shooting Incident At Shopping Centre In Finglas
An appeal for information has been made by Gardaí following a shooting incident at a shopping centre in Finglas on Saturday, 09 April. The incident occurred in the car park of the Charlestown Shopping centre, near the fast food outlets, at around 6.15pm. No-one was injured in the shooting.

Irish News on Fri, Apr 11 2014, 4,383 days ago

Garda Officers And Staff Asked To Complete Anonymous Questionnaire
Rank and file garda officers are being asked for their views on how the force can be improved, in an initiative launched by the Interim Gardaí Commissioner Noirin O'Sullivan.
Landfill-Gas Power Plant Officially Launched
A new landfill-gas power plant that will generate enough electricity for over 8,000 homes has been officially launched by Bord na Móna and Minister for the Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Pat Rabbitte.
Cycling Commuters On The Increase
There has been an 87% increase in the number of people travelling into Dublin city by bicycle since 2006. New figures from the National Transport Authority (NTA) show that in 2013 14% more people cycled into the city, during the morning rush hour – 9,061 in 2013 compared with 7,943 in 2012.
Dáil To Debate Land And Conveyancing Reform (Amendment) Bill 2013
The proposed Land and Conveyancing Reform (Amendment) Bill 2013 is to be debated at the Dáil. If enacted the Bill would substantially enhance legal protections for pressurised mortgage holders and make it harder for the banks to repossess homes.
Funds Allocated For Elderly Care Home Upgrade
The allocation of €400,000 in HSE funding to upgrade two nursing homes in Co. Roscommon has been welcomed by Fine Gael Roscommon/South Leitrim TD, Frank Feighan. "The Plunkett Nursing Home in Boyle is to receive €300,000 while Áras Mháthair Phóil in Castlerea is to be allocated €100,000.
Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013 Passes Houses Of Oireachtas
The Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013 has completed its journey through both Houses of the Oireachtas, news that has been welcomed by Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter.
Govt Accused Of 'Hiding' Cost Of Water Charges
The government has been accused of hiding the extent of water charges until after local elections.

Irish News on Thu, Apr 11 2013, 4,748 days ago

Savita Midwife Admits 'Catholic Country' Comment
The inquest into the death of Savita Halappanavar has heard from the midwife manager on St Monica's Ward at Galway University Hospital, Ann Maria Burke, who confirmed that she did say a termination could not be carried out because Ireland was a "Catholic country".
Govt Will No Longer Pay Holy Communion Grant
The Department of Social Protection has confirmed that grants to assist with the cost of Holy Communion will not be paid to families this year. In 2011 payments totalling more than €3.4m were made to some 14,000 families, and in 2012 that fell to €1.5m going to 12,5000 families.
Garda Seize Cannabis Plants Worth €400,000
Cannabis plants with an estimated street value of €400,000 have been seized following a search at a house in in Co Kildare. Garda found the plants inside a residence in Ballyboeen, Kilcock as part of an ongoing investigation.
Mobile Fuel Laundering Operations Uncovered
Revenue officials, with the support of armed officers from the Regional Support Unit and local gardaí have uncovered two mobile diesel-laundering operations in Co Louth. Coordinated raids were carried out on two facilities in Co Louth.
Commemorative Joyce Coin Adds Word To Quote
A special commemorative silver €10 coin, on sale from today for €46, has been found to contain an embarrassing error. The coin, produced by the Central Bank, honours the writer James Joyce and it features his portrait on its face.
Unions Discuss Draft Croke Park II Response
Representatives of public sector workers unions are to meet to discuss a draft joint letter in response to the Croke Park II proposals, which they are opposed to. The INMO, CPSU, IMO and UNITE, amongst others, are discussing the possibility of writing to the the Public Services Committee.
New Laws Agreed To Regulate Clamping Industry
The Cabinet has agreed to a set of proposals to change the laws regulating Irelands clamping industry. Under the new laws there would be a cap on how much motorists are charged for the release of their vehicles clamped on private lands.
Man Dies In Industrial Accident In Co Wexford
A man has been killed in an industrial accident as a plant hire facility in Co Wexford. It is understood the accident happened just before 18:00 on Wednesday evening, at the facility in Fethard-on-Sea. The victim, a 48-year-old man, was pronounced dead at Waterford Regional Hospital.
38,000 Cars To Be Recalled Over Airbag Safety
Safety concerns over passenger airbags in some Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Mazda cars could see up to 38,000 vehicles being recalled in Ireland. Toyota Ireland is set to recall around 22,000 vehicles, which where manufactured between the years 2000-2004 in the Yaris, Corolla and Avensis models.

Irish News on Wed, Apr 11 2012, 5,113 days ago

Man Shot In Leg At His Dublin Home
A man was shot in the leg at his home in Dublin last night. The man, in his 30s, was shot at a number of times, at his house in Tallaght, south Dublin, according to Gardai. He was taken to Tallaght Hospital, and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
New Scholarship Scheme Announced
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., today announced the establishment of a new scholarship scheme for higher education.
Dwyer Family Demand Answers And Independent Investigation
The family of Irishman Michael Dwyer who was killed by police in Bolivia in 2009, are travelling to the European Parliamant today for an international and independent investigation over his killing. The 24-year-old Tipperary was shot dead in a hotel room in Santa Cruz on 16 April.
Central Bank Issues Notice On Unauthorised Investment Firms
The Central Bank of Ireland is advising members of the public and shareholders that should they receive unsolicited contact from any firm which offers them services or advice in relation to the purchase or sale of shares in another company, that they should check the regulatory status of such firms
FF Calls On Quinn To Wake Up To Guidance Provision Mistake
Fianna Fáil has called on the Minister for Education Ruairí Quinn to wake up to his mistake on changing the provision for guidance counsellors at second level.
President To Attend Titanic Commemoration
President Michael D Higgins is to attend a service in Cork to mark the the 100th anniversary of the Titanic. The final passengers boarded the ship in Cobh before embarking on its journey. Almost 1,500 people died in the sinking of the Titanic, after it hit an iceberg in the North Atlantic.
Vulnerable Students Let Down By Axing Of School Guidance, Says ASTI President
The curtailment of guidance provision in second level schools will lead to an increase in early school dropout, ASTI President Brendan Broderick said.
Explosives Found At Disused Quarry
Gardai have recovered a small quantity of old type commercial explosives at a disused quarry in Cork. It is part of an ongoing investigation into the theft of metal in the Cork North Garda Division. The quarry was on the outskirts of Midleton.

Irish News on Mon, Apr 11 2011, 5,479 days ago

Body Discovered In Dublin
Investigations are continuing surrounding the discovery of a body of a woman in her 50s, in Rathfarnham, Dublin. Gardaí from Tallaght attended the scene in Loretto Park following a call from Dublin Fire Brigade at approximately 9.50am yesterday morning.
BOI Reveals 'Unwelcome' Economic Trends
In its latest quarterly update the Bank of Ireland (BOI) has forecast growth levels as more modest than expected. In 2011, the economy will grow by 0.5% - which is 1% down from the previous forecast. The bank's outlook highlighted "two surprising and unwelcome" economic trends over the past month.
Alerts In North As Dissidents Condemned
The North's Secretary of State has condemned those responsible for leaving a 500lb bomb near the border city of Newry last week - but Owen Paterson's words after the PSNI described the bomb as "sophisticated and substantial" - seem to have gone unheeded as fresh alerts have been testing the police a
'Stand Up And Be Counted', Says Adams
In the wake of the murder of PSNI Constable Ronan Kerr, the Sinn Fein President has said it is time to "stand up and be counted" against "tiny, unrepresentative factions".
Gardaí Investigate Killester Armed Robbery
Gardaí at Clontarf are investigating an armed robbery that took place yesterday. At approximately 6.20pm two men, one armed with what appeared to be a handgun and the other armed with a hammer, entered the Supervalu in Killester and made threats to staff.
Cannabis Factory Uncovered In Tipperary
Gardaí have uncovered in excess of 1,500 cannabis plants as well as a quantity of cannabis herb in Tipperary.
SF Backs Job Creation Across Ireland
The economic crisis facing the whole of Ireland is being tackled by Sinn Fein whose President, Gerry Adams, was this morning joined by party colleagues Mitchel McLaughlin, Daithi McKay and Jennifer McCann at the launch of the republican party's forward-looking 'Job Creation Strategy'.

Irish News on Fri, Apr 11 2008, 6,574 days ago

Gang Member Tasered
A major figure in the continuing gang feud in Limerick has been arrested by gardaí. The 46 year old man was apprehended, with the assistance of the Emergency response unit as part of the ongoing investigation in the area.
Lightning Strikes Twice For Bertie
The Irish Taoiseach's plane on route to Belfast Airport has been struck by lightning as it touched down - the second such occurrence. A Government spokesman said the Gulf Stream aircraft later landed safely and none of the eight passengers or four crew onboard were injured.
Husband Gets Five Years For 'Jealous Head-Butt' Killing
A man has been jailed for five years yesterday for killing a man with a brutal head-butt. The attack happened after Edward Daly, 29, went into a fit of jealous rage accusing Patrick Ryan, 47, of looking at his wife.
Man Dead After Co Clare Crash
A man has died following a crash in County Clare this morning. The 23-year-old was taken to Ennis General Hospital after the one-vehicle crash in Lahinch at 1.30am. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.
Harney Was Warned Over Superbug Dangers
An Irish newspaper has revealed the minister for health had been previously warned about a superbug, which claimed 15 lives. It was reported that consultant Terry Hennessy wrote to the Health Minister Mary Harney in April 2005.
Cork Airport Accepts Debt Deal
Cork Airport Authority (CAA) has put an end to their long-running dispute with Dublin Airport by accepting recommendations that it assume millions of euros in debt as the price of independence.
ECB Interest Rate Unchanged As Irish Inflation Hits 5%
The Governing Council of the ECB decided today that underlying interest rates will remain unchanged. The minimum bid rate on the main refinancing operations, the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility will remain unchanged at 4.00%, 5.00% and 3.00% respectively.
Boy Accused Of Pushing Garda Off Balcony
A 17-year-old boy pleaded not guilty on Thursday to an attack where it is alleged he tried to push a Garda off a third-floor balcony.
Government Told Primary Schools In Debt
Representatives of Ireland’s primary schools have made a desperate plea for more funding. Monsignor Dan O’Connor will present an agreed statement from the Catholic Primary School Management Association to ministers in a special meeting with members of the joint Oireachtas committee on education.
News Briefs
Body Of Longford Man Found In River The body of a man has been recovered from the Inny River near Ballymahon, Co Longford. The body has been identified as that of 52-year-old Seamus Delaney who was last seen at his home in Ballymahon on Sunday.
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