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Irish News on Mon, Dec 9 2019, 2,192 days ago

Pedestrian Dies In Kildare Collision
A man in his 30s has lost his life after being struck by a car in Co Kildare. The pedestrian was killed in the collision in Greenhills, Kilcullen, at around 10pm on Saturday evening, 07 December. He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was removed to Naas General Hospital.
Appeal For Whereabouts Of Woman Missing From Dublin
Gardaí in Ballymun are seeking assistance from the public in locating Nikita Mooney, aged 31, who is missing from the Kilmore West area of Dublin 5. Ms Mooney was last seen on Saturday 07 December.
Fatal Collision In Cabra Sparks Appeal For Witnesses
Gardaí in Cabra, Dublin 7 have renewed their appeal for information following a fatal road traffic collision. The crash happened on the Carnlough Rd at the junction with St.Finbarr's Rd Cabra at around 6pm on Friday 06 December 2019. A teenage motorcyclist lost his life.
Beef Price Campaign Continues With Tesco Blockade
Farmers are continuing in their campaign for higher beef prices by blockading a Tesco central distribution centre in Donabate, Co Dublin. The protest will last 12 hours and follows similar action at the Aldi and Lidl central distribution centres last week.
Public Urged To Prevent Spread Of Winter Infections
The HSE is urging the public to help prevent the spread of winter related infectious diseases, which are likely to increase in incidence over the coming months. Some diseases circulate more widely in winter and we can all play our part in curtailing their spread by following simple steps.

Irish News on Fri, Dec 9 2016, 3,287 days ago

Human Remains Confirmed As Missing Limerick Woman
Human remains found in Galway Bay on 29 November have been confirmed as those of missing Limerick woman, Maria Hennigar. The 35-year-old was reported missing on 22 November, although she had not been seen earlier that month.
Garda Need 'Greater Support' To Tackle Drug Related Crime
Fianna Fáil has called for greater support for Gardaí tackling drug related crime.
Two Men Killed In Separate Collisions In Dublin And Roscommon
Two men have been killed in separate road traffic collisions in Dublin and Roscommon. A male motorcyclist died in hospital after being involved in a collision with a car at the junction of Killbarron Park and Cromcastle, Coolock at approximately 1.30pm.

Irish News on Wed, Dec 9 2015, 3,653 days ago

Garda Seek Information On Death Of John Stewart
Gardaí have appealed for information on the death of John Stewart (54), whose body was found in Clanbrassil Street on Thursday, 03 December. Garda said they are anxious to trace Mr Stewart's movements between Tuesday 01 and Wednesday 02 December.
Fatal Road Accident In Co Kildare
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road traffic accident at Nurney, Co Kildare on Wednesday. A motorcycle collided with a van at about 18:15 on the Nurney to Kildare Road close to Walterstown Cross.
Garda Appeal Following Assault In Temple Bar
Gardaí have appealed for help following a serious assault in Bedford Lane, Temple Bar, on Saturday 05 December. Garda were called at around 03:40 to reports that a woman had been attacked by a man.
SF Reaffirms Commitment To Abolishing Local Property Tax
Sinn Féin has reaffirmed its commitment to abolishing the Local Property Tax (LPT). Senator Kathryn Reilly made the commitment speaking in the Seanad. "The LPT is an unfair tax, not only is it unfair, it is also not working.
Revenue Seize Cash At Shannon Airport
Revenue officers have seized a quantity of cash from a Polish national at Shannon Airport. The seizure was made on Monday when a man, in his thirties, was stopped and questioned by Revenue officers before boarding a flight to Krakow.
€5m Fund Announced For Businesses Affected By Flooding
The government has confirmed a €5m fund for businesses that have suffered property damage due to flooding. The Red Cross will administer the fund on behalf of the government, and will be used to help small businesses that have been affected by recent flooding caused by a number of storms.
Next Phase Of DCU ALPHA Announced
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, has unveiled details of the next phase of development for DCU ALPHA, formerly known as DCU Innovation Campus.
FF Issues Statement On Primetime Investigates Broadcast
Fianna Fáil has issued a statement following the broadcast of Primetime Investigates Standards in Public Office programme. "The Party has accepted the resignation of Cllr Joe Queenan," according to a statement on its website.
Oireachtas Publish Report Of Low Pay And Living Wage
The publication of the all-party Oireachtas report on Low Pay, Decent Work, and a Living Wage has been welcomed as an "important milestone" in the debate around inequality and exploitation in the workplace.

Irish News on Tue, Dec 9 2014, 4,018 days ago

Weather Warning Increased To 'Orange'
A 'yellow' weather warning issued by Met Éireann has been increased to 'orange' ahead of expected strong winds and wintry showers. Rain in Connacht and Ulster will spread southeastwards over Leinster and Munster this afternoon and evening, with strong southerly winds.
Jobs Growth To Boost Christmas Trading
Jobs growth is expected to lead to the best Christmas trading period since 2007, according to a new report from property consultants Savills Ireland.
Settlement Agreed For Waterford Crystal Staff
An agreement has been reached in relation to the long-running Waterford Crystal pension case. Under the deal, the former workers of the factory will receive "significant pensions" and a tax-free lump sum.
Sinead O'Connor Joins Sinn Féin
Sinead O'Connor has said she has joined Sinn Féin. The singer revealed her decision in an official blog post on her website which she entitled "Strange Week".
€1.9m Approved For Events In 2015
Funding of €1.945m has been approved by Fáilte Ireland for 16 national festivals and events to take place next year.
Gardaí To Work In Special Investigation Unit
Twenty Gardaí are to start work in the Department of Social Protection's Special Investigation Unit, it has been announced. The Unit will specialise in fraud investigation, Tánaiste and Social Protection Minister Joan Burton has said.
1,800 Jobs Expected Via Irish Design 2015
1,800 jobs and 200 new businesses are expected to be created through Irish Design 2015 (ID2015), according to the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. ID2015 is a year-long programme that seeks to promote Irish design with the aim of delivering jobs, exports and competitiveness.

Irish News on Mon, Dec 9 2013, 4,383 days ago

UL Launches Capital Development Plan
The European Investment Bank has agreed to provide €100m for the University of Limerick's Capital Development Plan 2014 – 2018.
Woman Stabbed In Dublin
A woman has been stabbed in Dublin City Centre. The incident happened near a hostel close to Store Street according to Gardaí. DART services have been suspended between Grand Canal Dock and Connolly as Garda investigate the incident.
Schools To Start Surveying Parents On School Uniforms
The Minister for Education & Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., is requesting schools to start balloting parents on school uniform policy. This move is aimed at giving parents a much greater say on what uniforms, if any, a school should have and in turn to tackle the high costs of some uniforms.
CRC Chief Executive Quits
The Chief Executive of the Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) has quit following controversy over top-up payments. Mr Brian Conlon resigned with immediate effect, after it was revealed that some money donated by the public was being used to top up the salaries of some staff.
Man Arrested Following Tullamore Shooting
Gardaí at Tullamore Co Offaly investigating a shooting incident at Cluain Darach yesterday evening have arrested a male.
Costello Visits Kenya To Promote East Africa Trade Links
Minister of State for Trade and Development, Joe Costello T.D., is visiting Kenya this week to examine the increasing opportunities for Irish companies in the East African market.
DePuy (Ireland) Announces 38 New Posts
Minister for Research and Innovation, Seán Sherlock, TD, has announced that DePuy (Ireland), one of the DePuy Synthes Companies of Johnson & Johnson, plans to invest in excess of $36 million in a research and development (R&D) programme which it anticipates will support 38 new positions, primarily a
ESB Management And Workers Reach Agreement
Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald TD has welcomed the agreement reached between management and workers at ESB regarding the company's pension scheme. The Dublin Central TD said: "The resolution of the ESB pension dispute is good news for the workers, and indeed for the company's customers.

Irish News on Fri, Dec 9 2011, 5,114 days ago

Former Anglo Chief Arrested
The former chairman and chief executive of Anglo Irish Bank has been arrested as part of the ongoing investigation into financial irregularities at a financial institution.
Former BBC Controller To Head RTÉ Probe
The former controller of BBC Northern Ireland is to investigate the alleged defamation of a priest on RTÉ.
Appeal Over Dublin Security Van Robbery Launched
An appeal for witnesses to a robbery of a security van in Dublin has been launched on Friday. Gardai said they are appealing for witnesses to the robbery of the security van on Wednesday the 7 December. The incident happened on Errigal Raod, Crumlin, Dublin 12 at about 4.40pm.
Almost 200 Children Missing From Care
The Health Service Executive has revealed 193 children in State care went missing between January and July of this year.
North's Elderly Fall Victim To Robbers
Two pensioners have been targeted in robberies in the North, one in Belfast and the latest in Lisburn. In the latest of such attacks on vulnerable older citizens an elderly man was attacked and held down by a gang of three burglars who then threatened him with a knife.
Rise In Public Transport Fares Approved
Fares for all public transport will rise at the beginning of next year after the National Transport Authority (NTA) approved increases for all operators Dublin Bus, Iarnród Éireann, Bus Éireann and Luas will be increasing their fares from January, 2012 in response to the reduction in funds availab
Siptu Announce Protest Rally at Dáil
One of Ireland's largest unions is organising a protest rally at Daíl Eireann on Friday to protest against proposed Budget cuts to Community Employment Schemes.
North 'Suffering Less Criminality'
Around 12% of households in the North have fallen victim to crime over the past year - but that represents a fall in such incidents.

Irish News on Thu, Dec 9 2010, 5,479 days ago

Two Killed In Crash Fleeing From Gardaí
Two men have died while attempting to flee from Gardaí along icy roads in Limerick last night. The pair were among three men who were speeding along Limerick roads in a high-performance BMW car, which crashed off an icy road into a tree at around 9.30pm on Tuesday night.
Coalition Push Election Date To March
An apparent row between members of the coalition has resulted in the likely date for the next election being pushed back until 2010.
Water Supply Returned To Galway
Water supplies in Galway city have been made operational after freezing conditions caused a stoppage to the supply. Galway City Council said reservoir levels recovered to minimum operational levels yesterday and continued to increase overnight.
Belfast Traffic Blocked In Fees Protests
Hundreds have attended a local student protest this afternoon - highlighting both the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) and concerns over increasing university fees.
Employment Increases
Unemployment has risen by 3.7% since last September, according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office.
Labour To Halt North/South Road Funds
A concerted campaign of opposition to a major road development in the west of Northern Ireland may soon have to be called off.

Irish News on Wed, Dec 9 2009, 5,844 days ago

Budget Cuts Loom Later
It is widely anticipated that the most severe Budget in the State's history will be announced later today. Billed as a recession-beater it will make immediate savings of €4bn (£3.6bn; $6bn) to stabilise the economy.
Arrests Follow Limerick Death
Gardaí are questioning five people following the fatal shooting of a man in Co Limerick on Tuesday night, The 25-year-old was shot dead on the main Tipperary Road outside Limerick city around 9.30pm. It is understood that the man was shot several times.
Bishops Meet To Discuss Murphy Report
Ireland's Catholic bishops are meeting for the first time since the publication of the Murphy report into the Church's handling of clerical child abuse in the Dublin Archdiocese. The scheduled two-day winter conference in Maynooth is expected to focus on the damning report.
Legal Challenge Targets Irish Abortion Law
Three Irish women are beginning a landmark legal challenge against Ireland's abortion laws at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg today. The case, which could lead to a liberalisation of the State's abortion laws, is being heard by the court's grand chamber of 17 judges.
EC Farm Penalties Increased
Farmers who fail to comply with European Commission directives are to face harsher punishments. The Stormont Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Michelle Gildernew announced today that the cross-compliance penalty system has to be tightened up.
Toll Prices Dropped At Port Tunnel
Toll prices at Dublin Port Tunnel are to drop to a minimum of €3 from January 1. The National Roads Authority (NRA) has announced that it is scrapping the current three-tier pricing system and replacing it with a two-tier system.
SF Backs Ritchie Justice Nomination
Sinn Féin has backed the SDLP's potential nomination of Margaret Ritchie for the job as the Stormont Justice Minister. The SDLP leadership is expected to formally put Ms Ritchie forward for the post later this week.
Gaelic Commitment Welcomed
The SDLP's party spokesperson on the Irish language, Dominic Bradley, has welcomed the commitment to Irish language legislation across Northern Ireland contained in the Irish Republic's 20 Year Strategy for the language.
Trinity Art Hub Building Started
Construction work has begun on a new dedicated arts building at Trinity College, Dublin. The Long Room Hub four-storey, granite clad building will be located between the 1937 Reading Room and the Arts Building, facing on to Fellows Square. Works are expected to be completed by April 2010.

Irish News on Tue, Dec 9 2008, 6,209 days ago

Beef Tests Positive For Dioxin
It has emerged that a number of beef herds have tested positive for dioxins, although the levels are not thought to be at dangerous levels.
Another Arrest Over Aidan O'Kane Murder
Gardaí have made another arrest in connection with the murder of the 50-year-old dad, Aidan O'Kane. Officers at Store Street station, Dublin, who are investigating the fatal shooting on Sunday arrested a teenage boy this morning in connection with this investigation.
Jobs Come And Go In Dublin
Mixed news for Dublin's workers as the turbulent job market strikes again. Aviation ground handling company, Aviance, has announced it is to cut 150 jobs when it closes its Dublin operation in March. The company has reportedly cited the global economic climate for the closure.
Investigation Of Gang Murder Will Be 'Long And Protracted'
The Chief Superintendent has told a policing committee that the investigation into the death of Shane Geoghegan will be "long and protracted".
Oil Blamed For Feed Scare
What has been described as 'unlicensed oil' being utilised at an animal feed factory was blamed this week for the international food scare that has threatened thousands of jobs and will result in the destruction of 100,000 pigs.
Aer Lingus Knuckles Down Over Ryanair Offer
Aer Lingus is fortifying its defences against the bold approach from Ryanair last week. The airline's Chief Executive Dermot Mannion has announced the recent union agreement will mean the loss predicted for the end of year could be turned around due to its expected €50 million in cuts.
Southern Shoppers NI Trade Bonanza
The tills are ringing out for Christmas as southern shoppers continue to flock north. As much as 50% of shop sales in Northern Ireland's border towns and main cities are from people travelling from the Republic to spend, spend, spend.
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