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Irish News on Fri, Apr 13 2018, 2,922 days ago

Use State Lands For Residential Housing - Munster
Sinn Féin TD Imelda Munster has made a plea to the government to use state land for residential housing. Deputy Munster, Sinn Féin TD for Louth and East Meath, made these comments after three reports were published earlier this week on the cost of residential housing.
Topaz Rebrands To Circle K And Announces 240 New Jobs
Service station Topaz has announced a €55 million investment which involves a rebranding to Circle K and the creation of 240 jobs.
Irish Carbon Emissions Almost 60% Above EU Average - Report
A new report has revealed that carbon emissions in Ireland are among the highest in Europe, with Ireland beating the European average by 58%.

Irish News on Thu, Apr 13 2017, 3,287 days ago

Renewed Appeal For Information In Fiona Sinnott Disappearance
Gardaí have renewed an appeal for information about the disappearance of Fiona Sinnott on 08 February, 1998. Ms Scott, of Ballyhitt, Broadway, County Wexford, disappeared following a night out with friends. It is understood that she was last seen leaving Butlers Pub in the town at about midnight.
Appeal Issued For Missing Ballymun Teenager
Gardaí in Ballymun have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Rodrigo Soberon, who went missing from his home in Ballymun, Dublin 11. The teenager was last seen on the Ballymun Road at approximately 00.30hrs on Tuesday 11 April 2017.
New Govt Plan Announced For Reduced Childcare Costs
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone and Minister for Social Protection, Leo Varadkar, have announced the government has agreed to make childcare more affordable with the addition of €19 million of childcare funding agreed in Budget 2017.

Irish News on Wed, Apr 13 2016, 3,652 days ago

SIPTU Tesco Workers Vote For Industrial Action
SIPTU retail staff in Tesco Ireland have overwhelmingly voted to take industrial action, up to and including strike action, in response to an attempt by the company to unilaterally enforce pay cuts and changes to work patterns.
Slack To Create 80 Jobs At New European HQ In Dublin
Slack has announced that it is to move its European headquarters to Dublin. The company will open its new HQ in One Park Place and create 80 new jobs over the next two years.
Defence Forces Recruitment Campaign Launched
A new recruitment campaign has been launched for the Permanent Defence Forces, by Minister for Defence Simon Coveney. The Defence Forces plan to induct just over 600 general service personnel to the Permanent Defence Force in 2016 and a further 850 personnel in 2017.
Illegal Cigarettes And Tobacco Seized In Dublin
Almost 5,000 cigarettes and 9.5kg of rolling tobacco have been seized by Revenue officers in the Moore Street area of Dublin. Officers carried out the search assisted by garda, in an intelligence led operation targeting the illegal sale and supply of cigarettes and tobacco in the city.
New Breakdown Kit Should Contain Glass Breaking Hammer - Rock
The Minister for Transport has been urged to include a glass breaking hammer in the new compulsory breakdown packs, which are being proposed for all vehicles.
GDA Transport Plan Needs 'Greater Dáil Scrutiny' - FF
The Greater Dublin Area (GDA) transport plan signed off by acting Minister for Transport Paschal Donohoe is lacking detail and should be subject to further Dáil scrutiny, Fianna Fáil's James Lawless has said.
Transdev Must Not Be Allowed To Strong Arm Workers - SF
Luas operator Transdev must not be allowed to strong arm its workers, Sinn Féin's David Cullinane has said. The Waterford TD said: "It is simply unacceptable that a company would strong arm its workers for engaging in industrial action in such a manner.
Art Stolen In 2013 Recovered In Co Offaly
A number of valuable artworks stolen in a robbery in 2013 have been recovered by gardaí in a planned operation in Edenderry, Co Offaly. The six recovered oil paintings - part of a set of 14 Stations of the Cross - were reported stolen from the Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Kiltullagh, Co.
Two Men Arrested Following Burglary In Lurcan
Two men have been arrested in connection with a burglary in Lurcan in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Gardaí were alerted to a burglary at the Weston housing estate at about 4am.

Irish News on Mon, Apr 13 2015, 4,018 days ago

Fine Gael Call On HSE To Honour Nursing Commitments
Fine Gael have called on the Health Service Executive to honour its agreement to provide 90 nursing posts at the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar.
Public Transport 'Backbone Of Successful Country' - SF
Sinn Féin has said that a solid public transport infrastructure "is the backbone of any successful country". The party's transport spokesperson, Dessie Ellis, said that Sinn Féin supported the drivers of Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann against the privatisation of bus routes across the country.
Mandate 'Disputes Committee' Meeting To Be Held Today
Trade union Mandate, which represents workers at supermarket chain Dunnes Stores, is to hold a special 'disputes committee' meeting in Dublin today.
Fianna Fáil Call For Sanctions For Abuse Of Dáil Privilege
Fianna Fáil has called for a change in Dáil Standing Order, for an automatic sanction to be imposed when it has been found a Deputy has "abused Dáil privilege".
Sinn Féin Call For Debate On Seanad Reform Report
Sinn Féin has called for a debate in both the Dáil and the Seanad following the publication of a report by the Working Group on Seanad Reform.
Woman Arrested Over Fatal Stabbing In Dublin
Gardaí investigating a fatal stabbing in Dublin on Saturday have arrested a woman. It is understood that a 36-year-old man died from stab wounds sustained in an incident in Phibsboro Road at about 22:30. The man was pronounced dead at the Mater Hospital.
Awareness Campaign Launched For Upcoming Referendums
A public awareness campaign has been launched to promote two upcoming referendums, due to be held on 22 May. The Referendum Commission, an independent body charged with informing people of referendums, will send out two million booklets to households across the country this month.

Irish News on Fri, Apr 13 2012, 5,113 days ago

38 Million Cigarettes Intercepted At Dublin Port
Dublin Port customers officers have seized 38 million cigarettes with a retail value of €14.7m. The cigarettes filled four 40-foot shipping containers and represented a potential loss to the Exchequer of €13.1m. Each container carried around 9.
New Campaign Aimed To Legalise Assisted Suicide In Ireland
A new euthanasia campaign group has been established in Ireland.
Inquiry Into Gay Porn Images Shown To Parents By Priest Derailed
The laptop belonging to a priest who “inadvertently” showed gay pornographic images to a group of parents and one child has allegedly been stolen. The computer is believed to have been the only item stolen and the PSNI has made a public appeal to help solve the crime.
US 911 Team To Be Honoured For Helping Save Dublin Woman
An emergency services team in Oklahoma are to honoured for helping to save the life of a woman in Dublin, over 4,000 miles away from them.
Forcing Employers To Pay More Costs Would Equate To 2,500 Jobs
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, have published new analysis of the government's statutory sick pay proposals, which said the cost of shifting massive additional liabilities onto employers would equate to the cost of employing 2500 people.
Report Reveals Plight Of Homeless Young People
A new report by the Ombudsman for Children has revealed the “embarrassment, anxiety and shame” felt by young people who have to present themselves at gardai stations to access emergency accommodation.
Gardaí Search For Teenage Girl
Gardaí at Navan are anxious to trace the whereabouts of 17 year old Lisa Gilraine. Lisa was last seen in Navan at 5.30pm on Saturday 7th April 2012. She is described as being 5'9" in height with brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a black tracksuit.
Greyhounds Found Shot In Limerick
An investigation has been started after the bodies of at least six greyhounds were found at a disused quarry in Limerick. It is believed the dogs, found in Ballyagran, were shot in the head.
University Boost For Chinese Pharmaceutical Students
Queen's University Belfast today announced its intention to establish a China Queen's College in partnership with the China Medical University, in Shenyang, one of China's top ranked universities for Health Sciences.

Irish News on Wed, Apr 13 2011, 5,479 days ago

Men Face Court In Limerick Over Threats
Two men, arrested yesterday for an alleged incident of threatening people, are to appear in court today. The men were arrested at Roxboro Road, in Co. Limerick in connection with the incident reported late last year.
Two Arrested In Donaldson Murder Case
Gardai investigating the murder of Denis Donaldson in April 2006 have arrested two men. A 70-year-old man and a second man in his 30s, were arrested last night in connection with the murder. Donaldson, a member of Sinn Féin, was gunned down at his remote home at Cloghercor, Doochary, Co. Donegal.
Man Arrested Over Rathmines Robbery
Gardai from Rathmines have arrested a man in his early 30’s following a robbery at a post office in Dublin. At approximately 1.30pm yesterday, a lone male entered the premises at Upper Rathmines Road, Dublin 6. He was wearing a cap and sunglasses and was armed with what appeared to be a firearm.
Doubts Over 'Libyan IRA Atrocities Deal'
An pressure group in the North that acts for victims of the Troubles has welcomed news that strife-torn Libya has agreed a deal for victims to be compensated for multiple atrocities carried out by the IRA.
Bailey To Appeal Extradition
Ian Bailey is to bring a Supreme Court challenge against his extradition to France for questioning over the murder of a film-maker. The former journalist is wanted for questioning by French detectives over the 1996 murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, 39.
International Awards Celebrated At UTV
UTV has taken two top awards in a major TV and film awards event that took place yesterday as part of an international broadcasters event that is held annually in the USA. The Irish Republic's State broadcaster, RTÉ, has also achieved a Finalist Certificate for the Raw mini series.
Turf-Cutters Compensation Package To Be Launched
The Government has announced details of a compensation package for turf-cutters in sites where continued turf-cutting is no longer possible for reasons of environmental protection.
Laura Marling Announced For Early Open House
Organisers of this year's Open House Festival have announced Laura Marling, 2011 Brits and NME award winning English folk artist, will headline an outdoor show in Custom House Square, Belfast, on Friday 24th June.

Irish News on Tue, Apr 13 2010, 5,844 days ago

Two Killed In Co Laois Collision
Two men have died in Laois after a car collision this morning. Gardaí said they are currently at the scene of the fatal road traffic collision on the N7 between The Pike of Rushhall and Castletown Co Laois. The collision involving the two cars occurred shortly after 7.30am this morning.
Drugs Link In Irish Naval 'Secrets' Trial
A court martial is taking place today into allegations of the passing of vital State secrets. A drugs link has emerged as a member of the Irish Naval Service is put on trial on charges of disclosing information about State ships at sea.
Ford Welcomed As Justice Minister
The Dublin Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, has welcomed David Ford's election yesterday to the position of Minister of Justice in the devolved Stormont Executive. The Alliance leader is the first local politician to take responsibility for justice and policing in 38 years.
Bomb Alert Closes Border Village
The Noprth's Army bomb squad is at work this morning in the border community of Newtownhamilton. The technical officers are dealing with a suspicious device left in the Co Armagh village. The whole centre of the village has been closed to traffic and the residents evacuated.
ERSI Predict 'Modest' Growth
Ireland's Economic and Social Research Institute has given some hope to the flagging Irish economy by predicting growth to return in 2011.
New Era For North's Policing Begins
As the North's Policing Board welcomed devolution of the last powers to Stormont yesterday, the newly installed Justice Minister David Ford has said that his appointment heralds a new era.
Electric Car Incentive Welcomed
An announcement that the Irish Government is to provide a €5,000 grant to incentivise the public to purchase electric cars has been welcomed by one of the major opposition parties.
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