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Irish News on Fri, Feb 14 2020, 2,192 days ago

Sixth Report Of Mother And Baby Home Investigation Published
The Sixth Interim Report from the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes has been received by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone.
Micheál Martin 'Reckless And Arrogant' To Disregard SF Mandate
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has been accused of disregarding the mandate received by Sinn Féin in last weekend's General Election.
More Than 900 New Speed Enforcement Zones To Come Info Effect
Gardaí have issued a reminder to road users that more than 900 new speed enforcement zones will come into effect from 6am on Monday 17 February. The new zones are part of a major expansion of GoSafe zones. 419 existing zones will continue to operate bringing the overall total to 1,322 zones.
Appeal For Information On Shooting Incident In Longford
Gardaí have issued an appeal for information following an alleged shooting incident in Longford. A number of shots were reportedly fired at a house at Anally Gardens, Longford shortly before 9pm on Thursday 13 February.
Weather Warning Issued For All Of Ireland
Two weather warnings have been issued for the whole of Ireland by Met Éireann as Storm Dennis approaches. Status Yellow weather warnings have been issued for rainfall and wind, with heavy, thundery rain expected on Saturday. Met Éireann said that this could lead to risk of some flooding.
FG Disgust At SF TD's Opposition To HPV Vaccine
Fine Gael have expressed their disgust at newly elected Sinn Féin TD Violet-Anne Wynne's opposition to the HPV vaccine and other vaccines.
€280,000 Discovered In Freight Trailer
Revenue have been granted a three month cash detention order at Gorey District Court following the seizure of more than €280,000 from an unaccompanied freight trailer at Rosslare Europort.
Witnesses Sough To Fatal Collision In Sligo
Gardaí in Ballymote have issued an appeal for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Sligo. At approximately 12pm, Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a collision involving a car and a truck on the N4 road between Castlebaldwin and Collooney, Co Sligo.
Man Arrested In Connection With Alleged Sexual Offences In Scouting Ireland
A man, aged in his 70s, has been arrested by garda investigating alleged sexual offences committed by an individual associated with Scouting Ireland. To date, An Garda Síochána has carried out a lengthy investigation into these matters.

Irish News on Thu, Feb 14 2019, 2,557 days ago

44% Traveller Accommodation Budget Underspend 'Unacceptable'
A 44% underspend in the traveller accommodation budget in 2018 has been described as "unacceptable", by Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin. Deputy Ó Broin called on the Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy to explain "why he is allowing this repeated underspend to occur on his watch".
Witnesses Sought To Fatal Collision In Co Kildare
Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision in Athy, County Kildare. A female pedestrian, aged in her 60s, died after she was struck by a truck on Duke Street at about 2.30pm on Wednesday, 13 February.
377 Cars Seized From Unaccompanied Learner Drivers In 50 Days
Almost eight unaccompanied learner drivers have been caught on Irish roads every day since the introduction of new legislation on 22 December. According to the latest statistics, gardaí seized 377 vehicles being driven by unaccompanied learner drivers between 22 December and 10 February.
Legality Of Collecting DNA From Mother And Baby Homes Survivors To Be Examined
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone, has confirmed that the Terms of Reference and timeline have been set for an examination of legal options regarding DNA sampling in connection with the former Mother and Baby Home at Tuam.
Cigarettes, Tobacco And Car Seized In Cork
Cigarettes, tobacco and a car have been seized in an intelligence-led operation by Revenue officers in Cork. The seizures came following searches, carried out under warrant, of two houses in Cork City.

Irish News on Tue, Feb 14 2017, 3,287 days ago

Whistleblower Controversy Child Protection Issues Must Be Prioritised
All parties must recognise the relevant child protection issues that have arisen from the current whistleblower controversy, the Chairman of the Join Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs, Fine Gael's Jim Daly has said.
DEIS Plan 2017 Aims To Tackle Educational Disadvantage
The Delivery Equality of Opportunity in Schools (DEIS) Plan 2017 has been launched by the Minister for Education & Skills, Richard Bruton. The Minister said that the new strategy aims to tackle educational disadvantage.

Irish News on Fri, Feb 14 2014, 4,383 days ago

Appeal Made For Missing 22-Year-Old Dublin Man
A public appeal for information has been made by the sisters of Anthony Dwyer, who has been missing since December. The 22-year-old is thought to be in England but his sisters stressed that there was "no guarantee" that he was.
Teenager Killed In Co Tipperary Road Crash
Gardaí in Co Tipperary have reported the death of a 19-year-old man in a road accident. According to gardaí the man, whose name has not been released, was killed in a single vehicle collision on the Fethard/Killenaule road after 8am. There was nobody else in the car at the time.
Weather Warnings Continue
Strong winds, heavy rain and further flooding are predicted as Met Éireann issues a further weather warning. A status yellow warning for rain came into effect nationwide at 6am on Friday morning. Rainfall of between 30-45mm is predicted in the next 24 hours.
National Lottery Accept Terms Of Employment Transfer
Staff at the National Lottery have voted to accept the terms of transfer surrounding the potential sale of the business to Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI). The government plans to sell the National Lottery (NL) to PLI for a reported €405 million.
Man Arrested Over 39kg Of Cannabis Resin
Officers from the National Drugs Unit have arrested a man in connection with the discovery of cannabis resin worth an estimated value of €234,000.
Croke Park Residents Angry Over Five Garth Brooks Shows
Garth Brooks five night run at Croke Park could face a legal challenge from residents, who argue that a 2009 agreement stated that no more than three concerts would be held at the national stadium.
Prison Service Confirm Mountjoy Hostage Situation
A prisoner in Mountjoy jail was taken hostage by two brothers in an attempt to secure a transfer prison. The brothers, 24-year-old Stephen and 27-year-old Martin Kelly, tied another prisoner to a chair and held a homemade knife to his throat, according to a report by the Irish Independent.
Woman And Children Rescued From Dublin House Fire
An investigation has been launched into a fire at a house in Darndale in the early hours of Friday morning. According to reports a woman and two children were rescued from a house in Moatview Avenue after a fire broke out at around 05:20 this morning.
Investigation Launched After Man Dies In Dublin Shooting
Gardaí in Dublin have appealed for information following the death of a 46-year-old man in a shooting on Thursday night. The incident happened at around 22:30 at Abbeywood Court in Lucan. The victim was pronounced dead a short time later at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown.
Two Children In Co Cavan Creche Diagnosed With Meningitis
Health Service Executive (HSE) is warning parents to be warn for the signs of meningitis after diagnosed two children for the same nursery with meningitis.

Irish News on Thu, Feb 14 2013, 4,748 days ago

Ongoing Pay Freeze For Aer Lingus Staff
Until a deal is reached in an ongoing Aer Lingus pensions dispute, staff will face a continued pay freeze, the airline's director of change and engagement, Sean Murphy has said. My Murphy wrote to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) informing it of the continuing impasse.
Man Arrested In Connection With Alan Ryan Murder
A man in his 20s has been arrested outside Mountjoy Prison by garda investigating the murder of Real IRA boss Alan Ryan. The man was detained on Wednesday on Dublin's North Circular Road as he walked out of jail after completing a sentence.
Limerick Man Arrested In 11 Year Old Murder Case
A man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with the murder of security man Brian Fitzgerald in Limerick over ten years ago. Garda arrested the man this morning in Limerick city and he is being detained in Henry Street Garda Station.
Rangeland Foods Burgers Withdrawn
A batch of burger products, produced by a Co Monaghan meat processing factory, have been withdrawn after they were found to contain 5%-30% horse meat.
GAA Officials Lose Ebay Auction To Win Back Medal
GAA officials in Galway have failed in an attempt to buy back a 2012 Leinster Championship medal after it was put up for sale on eBay. The medal had been presented to one of the Galway panel after their win over Kilkenny last July.
Three Irish Universities Using Debt Collection Agencies
Three Irish universities are using debt collection agencies to try and recover outstanding student fees, the Irish Independent has revealed. Dublin City University (DCU), UCD and University of Limerick are all using the agencies, according to the newspaper.
Tree Cutter Finds Handguns Hidden In Paint Can
Four handguns have been discovered hidden inside an old paint can, after a man cutting trees became suspicious of the can found hidden in a ditch and reported it to garda. It is understood the can was badly rusted and a grease-like liquid was oozing from the container.
Woman Dies After Being Hit By HGV Lorry
An 80-year-old woman has died in Aughadrina, Castlebar, after being hit by a heavy goods vehicle on Wednesday afternoon. The as yet unidentified woman was taken to Mayo General Hospital with serious injuries, but was pronounced dead a short time later.
eBay Create 450 Jobs In Dundalk
US online retail giant eBay will create 450 new jobs at its Dundalk facility, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has announced. It follows the creation of 1,000 jobs last year by eBay subsidiary PayPal also in Dundal, Co Louth.

Irish News on Tue, Feb 14 2012, 5,114 days ago

Central Bank Criticises Financial Service Firms
The Central Bank has said it is looking at number of financial services firms over concerns they are not complying with consumer protection guidelines in their advertising.
Byrne Condemns Bin Bully Tactics
A Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Central has hit out at what she described as Greyhound’s "bully tactics", after the company told 18,000 customers in Dublin their bins will not be collected this week unless they pay upfront.
Gardaí Hunt For Two Missing Females
Separate searches have been announced in connection with the disappearance of two females in the past week. In the latest disappearance, Gardaí at Sundrive Road, Dublin, said they are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 62-year-old Pauline Behan from Rafters Road, Dublin.
Govt Launches Jobs Action Plan
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has launched the first annual Action Plan for Jobs, the Government’s plan to rebuild the economy and create jobs. The plan, contains over 270 motions to be implemented this year by all 15 Government Departments as well as 36 State agencies.
Students Must Be Third Level Reform Focus
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Education and Skills has welcomed the publication of a report aimed at achieving "greater cohesion within the third level sector".
Six Euro Nations Downgraded
International ratings agency Moody's has downgraded the credit rating of six eurozone countries, including Italy, Portugal and Spain. Malta, Slovakia, Slovenia and Austria were also downgraded, while the outlook on the UK's Aaa rating has been changed to "negative ".
Alex Ferguson Cheers On Vita Cortex Workers
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has made a surprise phone call to the Vita Cortex workers on Monday afternoon, supporting their fight and telling them to “stick in there” until they secured victory.
Nama Should Provide Housing To Domestic Abuse Victims
A Fine Gael TD has called for NAMA to make housing available to victims of domestic abuse to enable them to leave their abuser.
Appeal For Paul Bunbury Re-Launched
Gardaí in Whitehall are re-appealing to the public for assistance in locating 19-year-old Paul Bunbury. When previously circulated we said Paul was last seen on the February 2 in the DCU campus, Collins Avenue at approximately 3.30pm.

Irish News on Mon, Feb 14 2011, 5,479 days ago

Two Cork Plane Crash Victims Buried
The funerals of two of the Northern Ireland victims of the Cork air crash are due to be held later today.
Second TV Head-To-Head On Election
The second televised general election debate will be held in the Irish Republic on Monday night. The leaders of Fianna Fail, Fine Gael, the Labour Party, the Green Party and Sinn Fein are taking part. The debate will be broadcast live on RTE as part of The Frontline programme.
Loughinisland Massacre In Focus
SDLP Leader and South Down MP Margaret Ritchie will meet the NI Police Ombudsman today regarding the report into the Loughinisland massacre.
Galway Bay Shock As Body Recovered
The body of a man has been found on the shoreline of an uninhabited island in Galway Bay this morning. It was located on Rabbitt Island near the entrance to Galway Harbour by the Shannon-based coastguard helicopter.
Irish Electorate 'Targeted' Over Paul Quinn
The parents of a man who was brutally murdered in a border tragedy are aiming to make an impact on the Irish Republic's electorate.
IFTAs Success Celebrated
The winners of the 8th Annual Irish Film & Television Awards (IFTA) were announced at a gala ceremony held at Dublin's Convention Centre at the weekend.
Taoiseach Opens €38m Dundalk IT facility
The same firm of architects that built a former Dundalk cigarette factory has now led a huge refurbishment programme to turn it into a modern, new facility at the Dundalk Institute of Technology.
Border City Wins Major Business Park Boost
Builders along the border are in for boost with news of a £38m business park being built along the border in South Down. The Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster and Environment Minister Edwin Poots announced the deal on Friday.
Irish Film Board Announces New Chief Executive
Bord Scannán na hÉireann/The Irish Film Board (IFB) has announced the appointment of James Hickey to the role of Chief Executive of the agency. James Hickey is a Partner of and Head of the Media and Entertainment law group of Ireland's largest law firm Matheson Ormsby Prentice.

Irish News on Thu, Feb 14 2008, 6,575 days ago

Air Chaos For Cork
The ongoing dispute involving air traffic controllers is set to disrupt flights at Cork Airport. Arrivals and departures will be hit for eight hours from midnight tonight. The airport has been told that controllers will not provide cover for arriving and departing flights during that period.
Fire Brigade Tackles Fire Alerts
Around 90 people were evacuated from the prestigious Clarence hotel in Dublin city centre last night. Dublin Fire Brigade said four units were sent to the Clarence, on the city's south quay, at around 11pm yesterday. However, the fire in the hotel's basement was later described as minor.
Cool Reaction To Lay-Offs At Refrigeration Plant
Pickets are expected to be mounted at a strike-hit refrigeration plant in Dublin tomorrow. The staff of around 80 workers at a north Dublin manufacturer are due walk out in a dispute over lay-offs.
April 1st Mahon Challenge Granted
There's to be an April Fool's Day challenge by the Taoiseach into aspects of the Mahon Tribunal's enquiries about his own financial affairs. The case will be heard by the High Court on 1 April by a divisional or three-judge High Court convened to hear the action.
British-Irish Council Talk Drugs
The fight against drugs is to top the agenda at the 10th meeting of the British-Irish Council at the Dublin's Royal Hospital, Kilmanham, today. Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, will host the Summit attended by leaders from London, Belfast, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man.
Pub Closures Linked To Suicides
Several leading health experts are pointing to a link between a rise in rural suicides and the closure of small local pubs. There is growing speculation that rising suicide rates are directly related to the demise of the pubs.
Daíl Gay Rights Demonstration Planned
A demonstration demanding equality in marriage rights for same-sex couples is to take place at the Daíl this afternoon. Campaigners LGBT Noise are planning to deliver 1,000 messages to the Taoiseach demanding equal marriage rights for all.
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