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Irish News on Fri, Jun 16 2017, 3,287 days ago

Labour Questions Taoiseach On Role Of 'Super-Junior' Ministers
The Labour leader, Brendam Howlin, has called on Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to outline how he will address issues surrounding the increased number of 'super-junior' Ministers.
Govt Urged To Move On Public Health Alcohol Bill
The Government has been urged to "stop stalling" on the Public Health Alcohol Bill and to bring it before the Oireachtas.

Irish News on Thu, Jun 16 2016, 3,652 days ago

Minister Flanagan Condemns Murder Of Paris Policeman And Wife
The Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Charlie Flanagan, has condemned the murder of a French police officer and his wife at their home in Paris.
Children With Disabilities To Get 'Better Access To Pre-Schools'
Children with disabilities will have better access to pre-school under a new programme of supports announced by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone.
25,000 Cigarettes Seized In Co Cork
Revenue Officers in Cork have seized 25,000 cigarettes following a search operation at a house in Macroom. The cigarettes, branded 'Marlboro', 'L&M', 'Mayfair' and 'Che', have a retail value in excess of €13,000, representing a loss of around €10,400 to the Exchequer.
Irish People In UK 'Could Decide Referendum' - FG
Irish people living in the UK have been urged to "get involved" in the last week before the Brexit referendum on 23 June.
Moore Street Consultative Group Must Meet 'Without Delay'
The newly established consultative group on Moore Street must meet "without delay", Chairman of Fianna Fáil's Coiste 1916 Éamon Ó Cuív has said. The new group is to consider the best way forward for rejuvenating the area and Deptuy Ó Cuív was joined by Darragh O'Brien in welcoming the move.
Man Arrested Over Dublin Drug Seizure
A man has been arrested in connection with the seizure of a large quantity of cannabis plants in Shankill, Co Dublin. As part of an on-going operation targeting the cultivation of cannabis in the south dunlin area, Gardaí carried out the search at a house at Heronford Lane on Tuesday evening.
Renewed Appeal For Information About 1986 Philip Cairns' Disappearance
Gardaí investigating the disappearance of 13-year-old Philip Cairns in 1986 have renewed an appeal for information. The teenager disappeared on Friday 23 October, almost 30 years ago, as he returned to school from his home after lunch.
Man Arrested Following Discovery Of 'Suspect Package' At Dublin Garda Station
A man has been arrested in central Dublin this morning, Thursday, following the discovery of a "suspect package" at Store Street Garda Station. It is understood the incident began just after 6am when garda stopped and searched a man, aged in his 40s, on Store Street.

Irish News on Tue, Jun 16 2015, 4,018 days ago

Protest Underway At Clerys Department Store
Hundreds of protesters have gathered outside Clerys department store in Dublin in support of workers. More than 130 staff were informed the company had been placed into administration and they would be made redundant.
Govt Accused Of Targeting One Parent Families
The government has been accused of promising tax breaks for the well-off while cutting essential support to for one parent families, according to Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Brendan Smith.
Garda Appeal For Missing Teenager
Gardaí have appealed for help in tracing 16-year-old Weronika Wiktoria Pomiechowska. The teenager has not been seen since approximately 5am on Monday morning, when she left her home at Creagh Road, Ballinrobe, Co Mayo.
Girl In Serious Condition Following Road Accident
A young girl remains in a serious condition in hospital following a road accident on Monday, according to Garda. It is understood the girl was hit by a car on the Ballybay to Swans Cross Road, at Cortubber in Ballybay just before 20:00. She was airlifted to Temple Street Hospital.
Sinn Féin Condemn Housing Standards Letter
A letter sent to Local Authorities by Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Alan Kelly, urging them not to introduce higher standards for housing has been condemned by Sinn Féin.
HSE Reverse SNA Preschool Cuts
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has reversed its decision to reduce the provision of SNA services in preschools. The HSE had previously announced that the provision was to be cut completely. However, following an outcry, they decided that the service would not be stopped but reduced by 25%.
Govt Consider Abolishing One And Two Cent Coins
One and two cent coins could be phased out as the government consider expanding a trial already carried out in Wexford. Under the scheme, prices are rounded to the nearest five-cents. Fine Gael's Catherine Noone made the call last week for the scheme to be extended.
Free GP Care Registration System Opened
The registration system for the new Free GP Care for Children Under 6 has been officially launched by Labour's Kathleen Lynch. From July 1st all children under 6 will be eligible for GP care free at the point of service.
70-Year-Old Woman Arrested Over Clondalkin Stabbing
A woman aged in her 70s has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of an elderly man in Clondalkin, Dublin. The 75-year-old man was found lying on the road outside his home on Monksfield Downs at about 18:00 on Monday. He had suffered a stab wound to the chest.

Irish News on Mon, Jun 16 2014, 4,383 days ago

Girl Dies In Collision In Co Kerry
A 14-year-old girl has died in a collision near Scartaglen in County Kerry. The car she was travelling in crashed into a ditch at around 11.25pm on Sunday. The girl was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, 20, and an 18-month-old baby were taken to Kerry General Hospital in Tralee.
Taoiseach And Defence Minister To Visit Irish Troops In Lebanon
Taoiseach Enda Kenny travels to Lebanon today to meet with Irish troops serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The Taoiseach and Defence Minister is accompanied on the visit by Chief Whip and Minister of State at the Department of Defence Paul Kehoe.
Call For Hogan To Explain How He Received Travellers' Criminal Records
Fianna Fáil Justice Spokesperson Niall Collins has called on Minister Phil Hogan to explain how he received the private criminal records of members of the travelling community in Kilkenny, and how that information was passed on to the media.
Workers At Roadstone Woods Go On Strike
SIPTU members began strike action at Roadstone Woods Ltd facilities across the country today, Monday 16 June, in a dispute concerning an attempt by management to implement major cuts to workers' wages. The strike action began at 12.00 a.m.
Suspected Fraud At Dublin Credit Union
A suspected fraud at a credit union in north Dublin is being investigated, according to gardai. It is thought up to €400,000 is caught up in the alleged fraud, which is thought to have occurred at the Larkhill District Credit Union in Whitehall between 2002 and 2013.
Man Seriously Injured In Dublin Crash
A man has been seriously injured following a crash in Dublin. The collision, which involved a cyclist and a car, occurred at around 5.30pm on the N81/Tallaght Bypass on Sunday. The man was taken to hospital and is believed to be in a serious condition. One man has been arrested.
Call For Senators To Resign From Banking Inquiry
Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty TD has called on Senator Susan O'Keeffe and Senator Michael D'Arcy to resign from the banking inquiry.

Irish News on Thu, Jun 16 2011, 5,479 days ago

Man Gunned Down In Dublin
A man in his 40s has been fatally wounded in a shooting at an apartment in Dublin. The incident took place around 10.30pm last night in the Larch Hill area of Santry, in north Dublin. The victim was shot twice in the head and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Radon Levels 'Amongst Highest In Europe'
A record number of homes from across the country have been identified with high levels of radon gas according to new figures released today by the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII).
Progress Reported On Croke Park Agreement
The Irish Public Expenditure Minister has published the First Progress Report of the Implementation Body of the Public Service Agreement 2010-2014, also known as the ‘Croke Park Agreement’.
Physicists, Go Far And Earn More, Says Report
Speaking in Dublin at the launch of a new report, 'Physics in Ireland: the brightest minds go further', the Minister for Research & Innovation encourged young people to pursue a career in Science.
Colum Mc Cann Scoops Impac Award
Colum Mc Cann, winner of the 2009 National Book Award in the US and 2010 Best Foreign Novel Award in China, has won the largest fiction prize in the World at the Impac Awards.
North's Police Oversight Post In Focus
A new report, from the Belfast-based Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ) has questioned the Police Ombudsman's independence from both the PSNI and the Northern Ireland Office.
US Architect Makes Dublin Bloom
A temporary installation for the famous Bloom Festival 2011 is to be permanently located in north Dublin once the poetry festival has ended. Builders will move in and shift the UNESCO City of Literature Garden to Phibsborough Library, North Circular Road, Dublin.
North's Defence Sales 'Take-off'
The first ever study of the Northern Ireland's aerospace, defence and security industry has just landed. The report finds that the sector contributes almost £1bn per year and 7,500 jobs to the regional economy.

Irish News on Wed, Jun 16 2010, 5,844 days ago

Aer Lingus Suspends Winter Shannon Flights
Aer Lingus is suspending its transatlantic routes from Shannon this winter after incurring heavy losses. Despite operating the service for over 50 years, flights from Shannon to New York and Boston have incurred losses of €163 million during the winter months since 1995, according to the airline.
Two Held Over Cavan ATM Raid
Two men have been detained in connection with the attempted raid of an ATM machine in Co Cavan. Gardaí revealed this morning that the two men were arrested on Mondayat approximately 10am.
Gilmore Criticised Over Welcoming Croke Park Agreement
The Labour party leader Eamon Gilmore has been criticised by the Government for welcoming the ratification of the Croke Park Agreement.
Lobbying Battle Over 'No Confidence' In Kenny
The Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has launched a campaign of intensive lobbying after nine members of the Fine Gael frontbench said they no longer have confidence in his leadership.
Five Votes Win Cowen Confidence Motion
Brian Cowen's Dublin coalition Government has won the Dáil confidence motion by a margin of five votes. The motion of no confidence in the Taoiseach followed a six-hour debate in the Daíl. The vote followed shortly after resulting in an 82 to 77 split in favour of the coalition.

Irish News on Tue, Jun 16 2009, 6,209 days ago

Lisbon Guarantees Face Debate
Foreign Minister Michael Martin is said to be "quietly confident" as EU ambassadors prepare to debate Ireland's Lisbon Treaty concessions on Wednesday.
Arrests In Hannon Murder Inquiry
Three people, including two females, have been arrested in connection with the murder of Jeffery Hannon in November 2007. Gardai at Roxboro Road investigating the murder made three arrests in the Limerick area this morning.
Appeal Launched Over Stolen ATM
Gardaí at Thomastown have launched an appeal in connection with robbery of an ATM machine from Graiguenamanagh, Co Kilkenny on Saturday.
Another Sinn Féin Councillor Resigns From Party
Sinn Féin has lost another councillor after it emerged on Tuesday that New Ross Town Councillor John Dwyer is resigning from the party. Party General Secretary Dawn Doyle issued a statement describing the move as disappointing and urging him to "return his seat to the party".
Woman Killed In Cavan Crash
A woman has been killed in a traffic collision in Co Cavan. It happened on Monday morning and saw the 64-year-old woman fatally injured when the car she was driving lost control and overturned into a deep drain at the side of the road.
Irish Couple Killed In Us Road Crash
A married Irish couple have been killed in a road crash in Iowa in the US. Both 50-year-old Joe O' Connell from the Causeway area of north Co Kerry and his 44-year-old wife Anne Coleman from Abbeyknockmoy, Co Galway were fatally injured in the crash that happened on Sunday night.
Investigation Launched As HSE Laptops Go Missing
Gardaí have launched an investigation into the theft of 15 laptops from the offices of the Health Service Executive (HSE) in Co Roscommon. According to a HSE spokesman, information on 13 of the laptops has been encrypted rendering any sensitive information stored on them inaccessible.
Aer Lingus To Fly From US For €80
Airfares from as low as €80 will be offered to American holidaymakers to lure them to Ireland.
Diageo To Make Job Cuts
Major drinks company, Diageo Ireland is to cut 107 jobs as part of a programme to reduce costs. The worldwide company, which among other things brews Guinness, is to enter into consultation with employees and has promised to seek as many voluntary redundancies in the lay-offs as possible.

Irish News on Mon, Jun 16 2008, 6,574 days ago

Cowen In Belfast For Bush Visit
Irish Taoiseach Brian Cowen is in Belfast this afternoon as US President George Bush flies in for a short visit.
Irish soldiers in hour-long firefight with Chad rebels
Irish troops came under fire at the weekend when rebels trying to topple President Idriss Deby attacked a town in eastern Chad where refugees were sheltering. There was heavy fighting for about an hour, but it was not clear if there were casualties.
Increased Industrial Action For Social Affairs Dept
Civil servants in the Department of Social and Family Affairs are planning to take further industrial action from today. Around 2,500 members of the Civil Public and Services Union are taking the action following the breakdown of discussions at the Labour Relations Commission on Thursday.
Cowen Under Pressure To Keep Lisbon Alive
Brian Cowen is facing mounting pressure on his next move following the Lisbon Treaty 'No' vote. European Union foreign ministers insisted on Monday that the EU reform treaty was alive despite Ireland's 'No' vote although conceded they had no "quick fixes" for rescuing it.
Blind Children 'Failed' By Education Says Report
Research revealed on Monday shows blind Irish children are not getting the support they need in school, with just one in six making it to third level education. The report said the significant lack of Braille books and specialist technology in schools mean blind children are being disadvantaged.
SF Demands Taoiseach Meeting
Sinn Féin says it is seeking a meeting with the Taoiseach to outline areas where the Lisbon Treaty needs to ammended following his comments that he is to consult widely at home and abroad.
Union Sceptical Over HSE's Willingness To Resolve Industrial Action
Representatives of the IMPACT trade union are to meet senior Health Service Executive (HSE) officials on Monday to discuss ongoing industrial action in the health service.
Dublin Cleans Up Its Act
A survey on Dublin's litter has found cleanliness in the city has improved noticeably, and, along with almost 60% of Irish towns, it is deemed 'clean' to European levels. The survey results show a marked improvement over recent years, with Dublin now ranked 16th place out of the 55 areas surveyed.
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