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Irish News on Fri, Jul 27 2018, 2,192 days ago

Greater Resources Must Be Dedicated To Victims Of Rape And Sexual Violence
Labour has called for greater resources to be dedicated to services for victims of rape and sexual violence within the legal process, as the Law Commission reviews a new law on consent. Making the call, party Equality spokesperson Cllr.

Irish News on Thu, Jul 27 2017, 2,557 days ago

Govt Urged To Remove The Threat Of Workplace Tribunal Fees
SIPTU has called on the Government to remove the threat of workplace tribunal fees.

Irish News on Wed, Jul 27 2016, 2,922 days ago

Funding Ring-Fenced To Tackle Hospital Waiting Lists
Funding of more than €1 million has been ring-fenced to help reduce waiting lists on the new National Treatment Purchase Fund's (NTPF) Endoscopy Waiting List 2016.
Credit Unions Urged To Sign Up To New Loan Scheme
Credit Unions across Ireland are being urged to sign up to the newly announced 'It Makes Sense' microcredit loan scheme. It was announced on Tuesday that the scheme, which first began trialling in November last year, was to be rolled out nationwide with immediate effect.
Almost 12,000 Contacted Dublin Rape Crises Centre In 2015
Almost 12,000 people contact the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre in 2015, the organisation has reported. The official figures shows that half of those contacting the national helpline were doing so for the first time about rape or sexual abuse.
Labour Calls For Corrupt Politicians To Be Barred From Re-Election
Labour has called for corrupt politicians to be barred from seeking re-election. Senator Gerald Nash made the call following reports that the government is to drop plans to ban TDs convicted of corruption from running again for election to the Dáil.
Child Poverty Entrenching Two-Tier Society - FF
The government must take urgent action to address child poverty, according to Fianna Fáil (FF). The party warned unless the issue is addressed, child poverty will further entrench the existing two-tier society and blight children's' lives into the future.
SIPTU Health Members Consider Strike Action Over Ongoing Delays
SIPTU health members are to ballot over possible strike action in a dispute over a job evaluation scheme.
Planning Permission Given To Center Parcs Holiday Village In Co Longford
An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for the development of Center Parcs' first holiday village in Ireland. Center Parcs will develop a 395-acre site near Ballymahon in Co Longford.
Two Men Arrested In Connection With 2006 Murder Of Denis Donaldson
Gardaí investigating the death of Denis Donaldson in 2006 have arrested two men in Co Donegal. Mr Donaldson, a senior Sinn Féin official, had been exposed as an agent for M15 in 2005. He was shot dead at an isolated cottage near Glenties, Co Donegal where he'd been living since his exposure.
Lone Yachtsman Rescued 20 Miles Off Coast of Wexford
A lone yachtsman has been rescued from his overturned yacht 20 miles off the coast of Co Wexford. The yachtsman raised the alarm himself at about 8pm on Tuesday night when he triggered his Personal Locator Beacon, which alerted the Marine Rescue Centre in Dublin of his position.

Irish News on Mon, Jul 27 2015, 3,288 days ago

Man Killed In Road Crash In Co Kerry
A man has been killed in a road crash in County Kerry. The incident occurred at Gortatlea, Mastergeehy, Killarney, on Saturday at approximately 7pm. The 57-year-old victim on an agricultural tractor was killed when he fell from the vehicle.
Rise In Number Of People With Diabetes Receiving Lower Limb Amputations
Up to 80% of amputations in 2014 diabetes related could have been avoided with earlier diagnosis and treatment, according to Diabetes Ireland.
Residential Property Prices Rise Nationally
Residential property prices increased nationally by 10.7% in the year to June, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO). This compares to an increase of 13.8% in May and an increase of 12.5% in the twelve months to June 2014. Residential property prices rose nationally by 0.
PAREXEL To Create 130 New Jobs
PAREXEL has announced it is to create 130 new jobs. The firm also announced it is opening a new global decision-making hub for the Company in Kilmainham, Dublin 8. Seventy employees are in place, and recruitment is underway for the new positions.
Labour Welcomes Publication Of The Kelly Report
The publication of the 'Kelly Report' has been welcomed by the Labour party. The report was commissioned by the Education Minister, Jan O'Sullivan, to reinvigorate the Technological University for the South East project.
Irish Response Needed To Improve UK's Attractiveness To Business - Ibec
Ibec has announced that decisive moves to improve the UK's attractiveness to business in George Osborne's latest budget demand an early Irish response.
Two Arrested In Connection With Drugs Find In Dublin
Two men have been arrested in connection with a drugs find in Dublin. Gardaí stopped a truck and a car at St Margaret's Road in Finglas on Saturday shortly before 7pm.

Irish News on Fri, Jul 27 2012, 4,383 days ago

Olympic Wishes From Taoiseach To Irish Team
On the eve of the Olympics in London, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has wished the Irish Olympic team proud. He said he knew the team would "do us proud". Speaking to athletes on a visit to London ahead of tonight's Olympic opening ceremony, he said: "In many ways this is not unlike politics.
Bankrupt Sean Quinn 'Scared Of Prison'
Bankrupt businessman Sean Quinn, whose son and nephew have been jailed, has admitted he is scared of being sent to prison.
Man Guilty Of Manslaughter Of Man He Claimed Abused Him
A TEENAGER with intellectual difficulties has been found guilty of killing the pensioner he claimed sexually abused him when he was younger.
Search Resumes For Missing Angler
Naval dive teams are preparing to search for an angler who fell into the Atlantic off Valentia Island. A search resumed at 6am this morning for the fisherman who was seen slipping into the water last night.
Thousands Of Litres Of Diesel Sludge Found Dumped
An estimated 3,000 litres of diesel sludge have been found dumped in north Co Louth. Three containers of the toxic oil-laundering waste were discovered on a slip road at Carrickarnon close to the main Dublin-Belfast road late on Wednesday night.
Teenage Girl Praised For Bravery In Fighting Off Attacker
A teenage girl has been praised for her courage in fighting off a 43-year-old man who tried to abduct her, by the judge at her attackers trial. Dermot Murphy received a 13-year prison sentence for the attempted abduction of the 13-year-old girl.
AIB Branches To Close Across Ireland And NI
Nearly 70 branches of Allied Irish Banks are to close in Northern Ireland and the Republic. The bank confirmed that 51 locations will shut up shop by the end of the year, with the remaining 16 closing in 2013.
Motorcyclist Killed In Road Collision
A male motorcyclist has died after a crash with a car in Palmerstown, Dublin. The collision occurred at around 8.15pm last night on the Station Road. Another man, who was a passenger on the motorbike, is being treated for injuries in Tallaght hospital.
McGrath Welcomes NTMA Bond Sale But Urges Caution
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance, Michael McGrath TD, has welcomed today's €5 billion NTMA bond sale but urged caution in interpreting the results.

Irish News on Wed, Jul 27 2011, 4,749 days ago

New Charge Just Another Poll Tax, Says Barrett
In a statement, Richard Boyd Barrett TD has said the new household tax is reminiscent of the Poll Tax in Britain and that it would face the same opposition that Margaret Thatcher faced when she tried to introduce it.
Committee To Rationalise VECs
Proposals to rationalise the Vocational Educational Committees and agencies under the aegis of the Department of Education and Skills will be examined at a meeting of the Joint Committee on Jobs, Social Protection and Education today.
Most 'Tech Firms' Hiring Staff This Year
Two-thirds of technology firms in Ireland are seeking to hire new staff during the remainder of 2011, according to a new study by Mazars R&D Tax Group. However companies may not be fully utilising R&D tax credit incentives that may be used to hire additional key employees.
Small Businesses Getting 'Social' On-Line
With half the adult population of Ireland regularly using social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, the small business community are being encouraged to use social media tools to better connect with customers and suppliers.
Fermanagh House Fire Bombed
A petrol bomb has been thrown at a house in the Drumbeg area of the border town of Enniskillen. A window at the back of the house was damaged while paint was thrown at the front of the building around 2.20am this morning.
Minister Announces Re-Opening Of Poultry Welfare Scheme
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, has announced the re-opening of the Poultry Welfare Scheme for new applications. The Minister stated that the revised closing date for receipt of applications under the Scheme will now be Friday, 12 August 2011.

Irish News on Tue, Jul 27 2010, 5,114 days ago

Dublin Pub Gun Victim Remains Critical
One of the men injured in a shooting incident outside a pub in Fairview in Dublin yesterday morning is still in a critical condition in Beaumont Hospital. A second man, who was also shot in the incident, is in a critical but stable condition at the Mater Hospital.
Gov Rejects Opposition's Investment Criticism
The Government has rejected Opposition claims that their capital expenditure review does little for older citizens and lacks detail.
Four Arrested In Ongoing Drugs Crackdown
Gardaí have revealed this morning that an additional four people have been arrested in connection with drugs finds in Dublin since yesterday.
Three Firearms Discovered After Dublin Incident
A man and woman have been arrested after an arms find in County Dublin last night. According to Gardaí this morning, shortly before 10pm last night, Gardaí received a call reporting an assault on Cashel Avenue and that a firearm had been produced during the course of the incident.
Limerick Tunnel Opens
Taoiseach Brian Cowen will open the long awaited Limerick Tunnel today at 1pm. The route now cuts under the River Shannon and links Coonagh on the northern bank with Bunlicky on the southern bank. There are two toll plazas located on the north side of the river and it will cost €1.
SF First Minister If 'Will Of People': Paisley
The North's seminal former DUP leader Ian Paisley - now Lord Bannside - has said he believed the creation of a single united unionist party is a "non-runner".
Two Arrested After Dublin Drug Haul
A man and woman have been arrested in Dublin after a major drug find by Gardaí.

Irish News on Mon, Jul 27 2009, 5,479 days ago

Road Accidents Leave Two Dead
A young father of three and another man have been killed in separate road traffic accidents over the weekend. The tragic dad was critically injured in an horrific road crash on the outskirts of Limerick city on Friday.
Ryan Report Response Due
The Government is tomorrow expected to outline plans for increased counselling and to give its response to calls for a memorial for victims of abuse in childcare. This follows on foot of the contentious Ryan Report and is after the Cabinet took time to review the abuse inquiry's 20 recommendations.
ATM Gangs Targeted
There are to be more armed police patrols across the State as attacks on bank ATMs grow.
'Deep Regret' Over Border Checkpoint Death
The British government has expressed its "deep regret" at the death of Aiden McAnespie, who was shot at a British army checkpoint in Co Tyrone, 21 years ago. Mr McAnespie, 24, was shot by a soldier as he walked through a border checkpoint at Aughnacloy in February 1998.
Christ Church Ransacked
Robbers have caused extensive damage to a recently restored cathedral in Waterford. It is believed that man tens of thousands of euro worth of damage has been caused during a break-in at Christ Church Cathedral in Waterford city.
Discussions Over Orange Halls Attacks Due Today
A DUP delegation will meet with the North's direct rule security minister later today to discuss a spate of recent sectarian attacks on Orange Halls in north Antrim. Paul Goggins is expected to hear about particular acts of vandalism in Rasharkin and Dunloy.
ATM Digger Attack Foiled
Just days after an apparently successful raid in Co Wexford, a JCB mechanical digger machine was last night used in an failed robbery attempt in Co Meath.

Irish News on Fri, Jul 27 2007, 6,210 days ago

Man killed in Galway crash
A 42-year-old man has died following a road accident in Co. Galway. The incident happened around 11:20pm on Thursday night, when the tractor the man was driving overturned in Newtown in Abbeyknockmoy near Tuam. Gardai are investigating the incident.
Bookbinders sit-in enters tenth day
A sit-in by 14 staff members from Reilly Bookbinders at their premises in Wicklow town has entered its tenth day. The workers began their sit-in on July 18 after learning that the company was insolvent and was not going to pay them even statutory redundancy.
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