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Irish News on Fri, Jul 21 2017, 3,287 days ago

Fuel Allowance Recipients Can Now Choose Lump Sum Payments
Recipients of Fuel Allowance payments will be able to opt for two lump sum payments this year, the Minister for Employment and Social Protection Minister, Regina Doherty. In previous years, the Fuel Allowance has been paid on a weekly basis between October and April. The rate of payment is €22.

Irish News on Thu, Jul 21 2016, 3,652 days ago

HSE Commit To Make All Workplaces And Campuses Tobacco Free
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has said that it is committed to making all of its workplaces and campuses tobacco free. The HSE made the commitment as it announced that its Kells Primary Care Centre in Kells, Co Meath, is now a "Tobacco Free Campus".
DFA&T To 'Support And Enhance Irish Business Overseas' - Flanagan
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, has hosted a special meeting of the Export Trade Council to discuss the steps needed to "support and enhance Irish business overseas in the wake of the British referendum decision to leave the European Union".
Taoiseach Enda Kenny Meets With French President Francois Hollande
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has met with French President, Francois Hollande, to discuss a range of EU counter-terrorism measures and the impact of the UK's Brexit decision.
Lack Of Commitment On Domestic Violence In Housing Action Plan Criticised
The new Housing Action Plan has been criticised by Sinn Féin for lacking any commitment on domestic violence. The plan was announced by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government on Wednesday, 20 July.
IMPACT Welcomes Provisional Decision To Drop Library Amalgamation Plans
Industrial action at libraries has been reduced after local authority managers "effectively dropped" plans to amalgamate the services in 12 counties.
Appeal Issued For Missing 15-Year-Old Boy
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help in tracing 15-year-old Cian Cleary, who has been missing from Bray since 13 July, 2016. The teenager is believed to have been in Bray on Wednesday, 13 July, shortly before 15:30 getting on a bus travelling to Dublin.
Family Courts System 'Not Child Centered' - ISPCC
One of the key issues for children in Ireland last year was parental separation and the processes surrounding it, the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) has revealed.
More Than 10,000 People Rescued By Naval Service Since May 2015
More than 10,000 people have been rescued by the Irish Naval Service since it was first deployed on a humanitarian operation in the Mediterranean in May 2015. A total of 8,592 people were rescued by Irish Naval vessels in the Mediterranean between May and November last year. The L.É.
First Restoration Projects Approved Under GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme
The first building-restoration projects under the new GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme, have been approved by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed.

Irish News on Tue, Jul 21 2015, 4,018 days ago

FF Condemns Tourist Attack In Dublin
A tourist has been attacked with a broken bottle in Dublin. The incident occurred while the man was waiting for a sightseeing tour bus on O'Connell Street. Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Dublin Senator Darragh O'Brien condemned the attack.
LÉ Niamh Rescues Over 250 Migrants In Libya
Irish navy vessel LÉ Niamh has rescued 256 migrants following a Search and Rescue Operation 90 kilometres north-east of Tripoli, Libya. 
On 19 July, 98 migrants were rescued from a rubber craft 76 KM North West of Tripoli.
Call For Minister To Set Up Task Force To Deal With Outstanding Warrants
There are over 115,000 outstanding warrants in the criminal justice system, it has been revealed.
ISPCC Highlights Shortcomings In Children First Legislation
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) has highlighted shortcomings in the proposed Children First legislation. The ISPCC comments come as the Children First Bill is debated in the Seanad for the first time today, 21 July.
Man's Body Discovered In West Dublin
The body of a man has been discovered at Cherry Orchard in west Dublin. The body was found in Ballyfermot at around 6.30am. The scene has been preserved for forensic examination.
Expulsion Of Cllr McCarthy Temporarily Lifted
Sinn Fein has temporarily lifted the expulsion of Cork Councillor Kieran McCarthy. Mr McCarthy was expelled from the party in June.
Govt 'Cannot Be Trusted' On Fair Deal Scheme - FF
Fianna Fáil has said the government "cannot be trusted" on the Fair Deal Scheme. Spokesperson on Dublin, Senator Darragh O'Brien, said since 2011 the Government has betrayed older people on a number of fronts.

Irish News on Mon, Jul 21 2014, 4,383 days ago

80% Of Over 50s 'Overweight'
Four out of five Irish adults over the age of 50 are overweight or obese, while a similar proportion has an "increased" or "substantially increased" waist circumference, according to a study by The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) led by Trinity College, Dublin.
IFA Urges Farm Safety
The Irish Farmers' Association is asking rural communities across Ireland to set time aside to review safety on farms as part of National Farm Safety Awareness Day.
9% Rise In Irish Venture Capital Investment
There has been a 9% increase in investment in Irish companies under the Enterprise Ireland Seed and Venture Capital Scheme in 2013, according to Jobs Minister Richard Bruton. €59 million was invested in 2013 in 94 Irish-based companies by Irish venture capital firms, it has been announced.
Man Held At Gunpoint In Louth
An 18-year-old man has been held at gunpoint in Co Louth. The incident happened after the victim arranged to meet another man to sell his car. Gardaí have said the man arrived at an agreed location at around 11.30pm on Sunday. where he was to meet the other man.
Woman Assaulted In Dublin
Gardaí have issued an appeal for information after a young woman was allegedly assaulted in Dublin on Saturday. The woman, who is in her early 20s, was approached by two men in the Christchurch area at around 5.30pm. It is thought she suffered minor injuries in the attack.
Bodies Of Boy, 9, And Man Found
The bodies of two people have been found in Co Sligo. It is understood the victims, a boy aged nine, and a 21-year-old man, were brothers. According to Gardaí, the boy was discovered inside a property at Banada, Tourlestrane, shortly after 7.30pm on Sunday. He was found with stab wounds.
Under-18s Sunbed Ban Comes Into Force
From today (21 July), people under the age of 18 will not be allowed to use sunbeds. The ban, which applies to the use of sunbeds on commercial premises, has been confirmed by Minister for Health Leo Varadkar.

Irish News on Thu, Jul 21 2011, 5,479 days ago

Taoiseach Issues Statement On Cloyne Report
The Taoiseach has released a statement on the Dáil Motion regarding the report of the Commission of Investigation into the Catholic Diocese of Cloyne. He said the revelations of the Cloyne report brought the Government, Irish Catholics and the Vatican to “an unprecedented juncture”.
President To Officate 2011 National Famine Commemoration
President McAleese has accepted an invitation to lead the official representation at this year's National Famine Commemoration. The National Famine Commemoration ceremony will take place on Saturday, 10th September 2011 in Clones County Monaghan.
Gardai Make Arrests Over Missing Man
Gardai in Tuam investigating the disappearance of 30-year-old Juris Buls have arrested a male and a female in Glenamaddy, County Galway. Both, aged in their 30s, are being detained in Tuam Garda Station. Juris Buls has been missing from his home since early July.
Small Businesses Plough Ahead
Twenty three small companies from Carlow, from children's swing manufacturers to alarm installers, are grouping together to showcase their businesses at the biggest agricultural event in the country.
Co Antrim Search Follow Met Cop Shooting
The North's police have arrested two men following the shooting of a police officer in south Croydon earlier this month. On Wednesday evening the men, aged 20 and 26, were arrested at a house in south Belfast and a number of items were removed from the Lisburn Road premises for examination.
Consultation Sough On Dublin Reservoir Plan
Considering plans for the construction of a reservoir and eco park in Garyhinch Bog County Offaly, the Chairman of the Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Transport, Culture and the Gaeltacht has said a great deal of consultation and analysis needs to be done before the project can advance.
Concerns Raised Over North's A&E Closure Bid
A proposal to close Accident & Emergency (A&E) facilities around Belfast needs to be looked at carefully. The SDLP Health Spokesperson Mark H Durkan has warned that the reduction of emergency services at Lagan Valley and their removal at City Hospital must not be done in isolation.
Europe's CAP Reform Gets Northern Focus
The Northern Agriculture and Rural Development Minister, Michelle O'Neill has met the EU Commission to discuss the ongoing Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform.

Irish News on Wed, Jul 21 2010, 5,844 days ago

Two Arrested Over Kildare Body
A man and a woman have been arrested in County Kildare this morning in connection with the discovery of a body on Monday.
French Strike Delays Irish Holiday Makers
The Dublin Airport Authority has said a strike by French air traffic controllers' is causing delays and cancellations to flights between Ireland and France. Aer Lingus, Air France and Ryanair flights to and from Paris, Nice, Carcassone, Biarritz and Marseille have all been cancelled today.
Three Arrest Over Youtube Driving Video
Three men are being questioned by gardaí and two cars have been seized after a video posted on YouTube showed a group of young men from Nenagh, Co Tipperary, driving dangerously on a country road.
Stormont Debut For Carson Hurling Trophy
A hurling competition named after Unionist leader Edward Carson will form part of an event to take place at Stormont Castle as part of this year's Féile an Phobail. The West Belfast Festival will hold a competition in which participants will attempt to hit a 'sliotar' the furthest at Stormont.
Cash Machine 'Failures' Refunded
More than 43,000 bank customers in the Republic and the North are being refunded after failing to take their cash from Bank of Ireland automated teller machines (ATMs). It has emerged that about 14,000 customers will receive €1.3m in refunds, while €1.
Kilcooley Paramiltary Memorials In Focus
Continuing controversy over the erection of a paramilitary memorial on a public housing estate in the North has again been underlined.

Irish News on Tue, Jul 21 2009, 6,209 days ago

Another Death Blights Roads
Gardaí at Finglas were yesterday investigating one of the latest fatal road traffic collisions to hit the country's roads. This time it involved two cars and occurred at a junction between the Texaco Garage, Coolquay and the White House Public House on the N2, North Road Finglas.
Damning Report To Reveal Further Clerical Abuse
The latest report into clerical abuse will "horrify and shock" according to the Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, as it awaits publication. The report is believed to contain accounts from some 450 people, who alleged they were abused by Catholic priests in the Archdiocese of Dublin.
Fewer Irish Women Seeking Abortions
The number of women travelling from the Republic of Ireland to the UK and the Netherlands for abortions is falling, the latest figures have revealed.
Body Found In Search For Missing Polish Teenager
A body has been found on rocks in the Cod's Head area of west Cork by rescue services searching for a missing Polish teenager.
Appeal Over Mystery Man's Identity
There's been a fresh call for help as police again try to identify a man who died in sheltered accommodation, some six months ago.
Sextuplet Passes Away
One of Ireland's first sextuplets has died. It was revealed today that one of Nuala Conway's four girls - born along with two boys on 22 May - passed away at a local hospital in the North.
Dublin Car Ban Warning Issued
A long-awaited ban on cars in one of Dublin's busiest streets during rush hour is being anticipated today. Drivers have been warned to plan ahead to avoid predicted traffic chaos when private cars are re-routed away from College Green from next Monday.
West Belfast Pensioners' Home Attacked
An elderly couple whose home was attacked by young nationalists in west Belfast last night have said they could have been killed.

Irish News on Mon, Jul 21 2008, 6,574 days ago

Bank Robbers Hijacked Car
Two gunmen crashed their getaway car and hijacked a second vehicle at gunpoint after robbing a bank on Monday morning. The public have been warned by gardaí not to approach the armed raiders, who burst in to the west Cork bank brandishing weapons before making off with cash.
Ryanair 'Closes' European Bases
Budget airline Ryanair has announced plans to curtail services at seven of its airline bases in Europe as part of a cost cutting plan. The airline blamed a variety of factors for its decision to temporarily halt operations from Basel, Budapest, Karakow, Palma, Rzescow, Salzburg and Valencia.
Body Of Woman Found Hidden Behind Garden Wall
The body of an Eastern European woman has been found outside a house near Inverin. Gardaí have launched a murder inquiry into the find in Co Galway and a man has been arrested.
Africa Article May Spark Investigation
The Garda is to be asked to investigate if an article on the plight of Africa breaches Ireland's laws on incitement to hatred.
Garda Association Slams Social Workers
A top garda association has criticised the Health Service Executive (HSE) after a young boy was forced to spend the night in a Garda station.
Government To Withdraw Auto Dole Payments
Dole payments direct into claimant bank accounts are to be scrapped by the Government, following suspicions of widespread fraud. The change is to tackle workers who have taken jobs abroad and keep claiming unemployment benefit while working in another country.
Farmers To Demonstrate Over Trade Talks
The long running dispute between Irish farmers and Peter Mandelson has sparked plans for a protest by Irish farmers.
Carla Missing As Sarkozy Makes Flying Irish Visit
The French President Nicolas Sarkozy flies to Ireland today to try to address the 'new Irish Question' even though there has been only one popular question on Irish lips in recent days: "Is Carla coming?" and the answer is "non" as the French Premiére Dame is too busy with her pop album to help the
Major Golfing Victory For Ireland
In one of the greatest Irish sporting achievements of all time, Padraig Harrington has taken the Open for a second consecutive time at Royal Birkdale. The Dublin golfing legend elegantly played his way to third best player in the world, winning the Open in style for a stunning second year.
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