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Irish News on Fri, May 17 2019, 2,557 days ago
Labour Calls For Large Scale Investment In Public Housing
The government has been criticised for not making the large scale investment in public housing needed to cease the flow of families from the private rented sector into homelessness. Making the call, Labour Housing Spokesperson, Jan O'Sullivan, said: "This government is unable to tackle this crisis.
The government has been criticised for not making the large scale investment in public housing needed to cease the flow of families from the private rented sector into homelessness. Making the call, Labour Housing Spokesperson, Jan O'Sullivan, said: "This government is unable to tackle this crisis.
Irish News on Thu, May 17 2018, 2,922 days ago
Body Discovered In Disused Building In Lucan
A body has been discovered by garda officers who were searching for a missing teenager.
A body has been discovered by garda officers who were searching for a missing teenager.
Irish News on Wed, May 17 2017, 3,287 days ago
Minister Zappone Accused Of Failing To Protect Children
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone, has been accused of failing to protect children by ignoring the issue of adult disclosures.
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone, has been accused of failing to protect children by ignoring the issue of adult disclosures.
Irish News on Tue, May 17 2016, 3,652 days ago
Govt Urged To Address Health And Safety Concerns At Oberstown
The new government has been urged to address serious health and safety concerns at the youth detention centre at Oberstown.
The new government has been urged to address serious health and safety concerns at the youth detention centre at Oberstown.
British Govt Urged To Release Files On 1974 Bombings
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has called on the British government to release its files on the 1974 bombings in Dublin and Monaghan.
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has called on the British government to release its files on the 1974 bombings in Dublin and Monaghan.
Taoiseach In US For 1916 Commemoration Events
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny will travel to Washington DC today to attend 1916 Commemoration events in the US. The Taoiseach will join with US Vice President Joe Biden, to formally open the Ireland 100 Festival at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny will travel to Washington DC today to attend 1916 Commemoration events in the US. The Taoiseach will join with US Vice President Joe Biden, to formally open the Ireland 100 Festival at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Missing Teenager Found 'Safe And Well'
Missing teenager Klaudia Sadowska has been found 'safe and well', gardaí have reported. An appeal for information was issued for the 15-year-old who had been missing from her home in Lissadyra, Tuam, in Galway since Friday, 06 May.
Missing teenager Klaudia Sadowska has been found 'safe and well', gardaí have reported. An appeal for information was issued for the 15-year-old who had been missing from her home in Lissadyra, Tuam, in Galway since Friday, 06 May.
Investigation Launched Into Moyvane House Fire
An investigation has been launched following the death of a man in his 70s in a house fire in north Kerry. Emergency services were called to the house on the Woodgrove housing estate in Moyvane at about 11pm on Monday night.
An investigation has been launched following the death of a man in his 70s in a house fire in north Kerry. Emergency services were called to the house on the Woodgrove housing estate in Moyvane at about 11pm on Monday night.
Garda 'Learning From Past Mistake' - Commissioner O'Sullivan
Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan has said that the force will examine what lessons can be learnt and ensure issues raised by final report of the O'Higgins Commission are fully address.
Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan has said that the force will examine what lessons can be learnt and ensure issues raised by final report of the O'Higgins Commission are fully address.
Govt Must Appoint Dedicated Drugs Minister - Labour
Labour Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called on the government to appoint a dedicated Drugs Minister. Senator Ó Ríordáin said that the current drugs crisis is "affecting every corner of this country" and that a dedicated drugs minister was needed to tackle it.
Labour Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called on the government to appoint a dedicated Drugs Minister. Senator Ó Ríordáin said that the current drugs crisis is "affecting every corner of this country" and that a dedicated drugs minister was needed to tackle it.
FF Commit To Reintroduction Of Secondary School Guidance Counselling
Fianna Fáil has said that the reintroduction of guidance counselling to secondary schools is one of their key education priorities.
Fianna Fáil has said that the reintroduction of guidance counselling to secondary schools is one of their key education priorities.
SF Table Motion To Stop Green Waste Bin Charges
Sinn Féin has tabled a motion in the Dáil aimed at stopping the imposition of green bin waste charges.
Sinn Féin has tabled a motion in the Dáil aimed at stopping the imposition of green bin waste charges.
Irish News on Fri, May 17 2013, 4,748 days ago
€36m Shortfall Identified In Garda Budget
It has been revealed there is a £36m shortfall in the budget for garda wages, which could see some 400 officers not being paid.
It has been revealed there is a £36m shortfall in the budget for garda wages, which could see some 400 officers not being paid.
Former Sports Coach Arrested In Waterford After Abuse Allegations
A former sports coach has been arrested by garda in Waterford in connection with allegations of sexual abuse carried out in the 1970s and 1980s. According to the Irish Times, the man in his 60s was arrested at his home around 08:00 on Friday morning.
A former sports coach has been arrested by garda in Waterford in connection with allegations of sexual abuse carried out in the 1970s and 1980s. According to the Irish Times, the man in his 60s was arrested at his home around 08:00 on Friday morning.
Two Arrested In Connection With Supermarket Robbery
Garda have arrested two men in connection with an armed robbery at a Lidl supermarket in Dublin on Thursday night. Staff at the store on Grange Road in Rathfarnham were threatened by three men armed with a baseball bat and a handgun. The escaped with a sum of cash.
Garda have arrested two men in connection with an armed robbery at a Lidl supermarket in Dublin on Thursday night. Staff at the store on Grange Road in Rathfarnham were threatened by three men armed with a baseball bat and a handgun. The escaped with a sum of cash.
Man Arrested And Drugs Seized In Dublin Raid
Drugs with an estimated value of more than €130,000 were seized and a man in his late 20s arrested at a house in Dublin on Thursday night.
Drugs with an estimated value of more than €130,000 were seized and a man in his late 20s arrested at a house in Dublin on Thursday night.
Magdalene Advocacy Group End Campaign
Justice for Magdalenes, an advocacy group to campaign on behalf of survivors of the Magdalene Laundries, have announced the end of their political campaign.
Justice for Magdalenes, an advocacy group to campaign on behalf of survivors of the Magdalene Laundries, have announced the end of their political campaign.
ISPCC Figures Show 800,000 Calls Made To Childline In 2012
Almost 800,000 calls were made to Childline in 2012, with one in three going unanswered, RTÉ have reported. The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children’s annual statistics for last year show that 14% of calls answered related to the issues of child abuse and welfare.
Almost 800,000 calls were made to Childline in 2012, with one in three going unanswered, RTÉ have reported. The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children’s annual statistics for last year show that 14% of calls answered related to the issues of child abuse and welfare.
Health Committee Hear Medical Council Amendment To Abortion Bill
An amendment to the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013 has been proposed by the Medical Council. According to RTÉ, the council have said that two psychiatrists would be sufficient to determine whether a woman is at risk of suicide that can only be averted by a termination.
An amendment to the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013 has been proposed by the Medical Council. According to RTÉ, the council have said that two psychiatrists would be sufficient to determine whether a woman is at risk of suicide that can only be averted by a termination.
Irish News on Thu, May 17 2012, 5,113 days ago
Three Years For Ex-Garda Who Robbed 82-Year-Old Woman
A former garda officer has been sentenced to three years for the theft of thousands of euros from colleagues and an elderly woman. A court heard how 30-year-old David Foran responded to a burglary at an elderly woman’s home and found she had hidden nearly €2,000 in her bedroom.
A former garda officer has been sentenced to three years for the theft of thousands of euros from colleagues and an elderly woman. A court heard how 30-year-old David Foran responded to a burglary at an elderly woman’s home and found she had hidden nearly €2,000 in her bedroom.
Irish Players To Wear Black Armbands For Match With Italy
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) today confirmed that its players will commemorate the 18th anniversary of the 1994 atrocity in Loughinisland, Co Down by wearing black arm bands when they face Italy at EURO 2012 on June 18.
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) today confirmed that its players will commemorate the 18th anniversary of the 1994 atrocity in Loughinisland, Co Down by wearing black arm bands when they face Italy at EURO 2012 on June 18.
'Prime Time Investigates' Journalist Insisted She Could "Stand Over" Allegations
Newly published legal documents reveal that 'Prime Time Investigates' reporter Aoife Kavanagh insisted she could stand over the allegations made in the 'Mission To Prey' programme.
Newly published legal documents reveal that 'Prime Time Investigates' reporter Aoife Kavanagh insisted she could stand over the allegations made in the 'Mission To Prey' programme.
Minister Says Irish Still Back Foreign Aid Despite "Every Single Penny" Being Borrowed
Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello has said that “every single penny” Ireland spends on overseas aid has to be borrowed, and interest has to be paid on it. Nonetheless, Irish people are still supportive of the overseas aid programme, the Minister added.
Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello has said that “every single penny” Ireland spends on overseas aid has to be borrowed, and interest has to be paid on it. Nonetheless, Irish people are still supportive of the overseas aid programme, the Minister added.
Call For FG And Labour To Ensure Patient Safety Is Not Compromised
Fianna Fáil has today said that the recommendations of the Tallaght Hospital Report have implications for hospitals across the country, and has called on Fine Gael and Labour to ensure that all necessary resources are made available to ensure that patient safety is not compromised.
Fianna Fáil has today said that the recommendations of the Tallaght Hospital Report have implications for hospitals across the country, and has called on Fine Gael and Labour to ensure that all necessary resources are made available to ensure that patient safety is not compromised.
Minister Pledges To End Alcohol Sponsorship Of Sports
The Minister of State for Health, Róisín Shortall, has pledged to end alcohol sponsorship of sports events. “I am committed to phasing that out over a reasonable period of time,” she said in the Dáil. There is “no room for ambivalence in our approach”.
The Minister of State for Health, Róisín Shortall, has pledged to end alcohol sponsorship of sports events. “I am committed to phasing that out over a reasonable period of time,” she said in the Dáil. There is “no room for ambivalence in our approach”.
HSE To Recruit 57 Social Workers To Fill Current Vacancies
Frances Fitzgerald TD., Minister for Children and Youth Affairs has today confirmed that the HSE is recruiting 57 social workers to fill recent vacancies across all care groups, including those as a result of retirements.
Frances Fitzgerald TD., Minister for Children and Youth Affairs has today confirmed that the HSE is recruiting 57 social workers to fill recent vacancies across all care groups, including those as a result of retirements.
Hannigan Introduces Private Members Bill
Meath TD Dominic Hannigan is introducing a bill to speed up the process of council's taking over estates abandoned by bankrupt builders.
Meath TD Dominic Hannigan is introducing a bill to speed up the process of council's taking over estates abandoned by bankrupt builders.
Irish News on Tue, May 17 2011, 5,479 days ago
Royal Visitors Win Fàilte - But Not From All
The first day of the Queen's historic visit to Ireland has seen both an attempt to transport a pipe bomb into Dublin and a hoax alert and, most recently, a number of minor protests taking place in parts of Dublin.
The first day of the Queen's historic visit to Ireland has seen both an attempt to transport a pipe bomb into Dublin and a hoax alert and, most recently, a number of minor protests taking place in parts of Dublin.
Queen Arrives At Áras an Uachtaráin
The Queen has arrived in Dublin where a guard of honour and a band are greeting the royal couple at Áras an Uachtaráin.
The Queen has arrived in Dublin where a guard of honour and a band are greeting the royal couple at Áras an Uachtaráin.
Security Tight As Queen Lands In Dublin
The Queen has arrived in the Republic of Ireland and after some quick handshakes, the official motorcade has already moved off.
The Queen has arrived in the Republic of Ireland and after some quick handshakes, the official motorcade has already moved off.
Royal Visit Marked By Dublin Bus Bomb
A bomb has been planted on a Dublin-bound bus overnight. Irish Army bomb disposal officers later dealt with the 'viable device' after it were detected close to Dublin. It came just hours before the Queen was due to arrive in the city on an historic four-day visit.
A bomb has been planted on a Dublin-bound bus overnight. Irish Army bomb disposal officers later dealt with the 'viable device' after it were detected close to Dublin. It came just hours before the Queen was due to arrive in the city on an historic four-day visit.
Cork Faces Royal Closures
Cork is to be partly closed off on Friday as part of plans for the Queen and Prince Philip to end their historic visit to Ireland with a trip to the Irish National Stud in Co Kildare, as well as the Rock of Cashel in Co Tipperary and finally, a technology park in Cork.
Cork is to be partly closed off on Friday as part of plans for the Queen and Prince Philip to end their historic visit to Ireland with a trip to the Irish National Stud in Co Kildare, as well as the Rock of Cashel in Co Tipperary and finally, a technology park in Cork.
Killer Dentist Guilty Of Sex Assaults
Northern dentist, Colin Howell, who is already serving life for gassing his wife and then lover's husband, has pleaded guilty to charges of sexually assaulting five female dental patients over the course of more than a decade.
Northern dentist, Colin Howell, who is already serving life for gassing his wife and then lover's husband, has pleaded guilty to charges of sexually assaulting five female dental patients over the course of more than a decade.
Louth Celebrates Educational Boost
A major educational project in Louth has been completed with the Dáil Minister Ruari Quinn opening a new €900,000 extension at Drogheda Institute of Further Education.
A major educational project in Louth has been completed with the Dáil Minister Ruari Quinn opening a new €900,000 extension at Drogheda Institute of Further Education.
Irish News on Mon, May 17 2010, 5,844 days ago
Ballyfermot Murder Detectives Make Arrest
A fatal shooting last summer has led to an arrest today. Gardaí in Ballyfermot investigating the murder of Anthony Cannon in Ballyfermot on 17th July 2009 have arrested a man in his early 30s this morning.
A fatal shooting last summer has led to an arrest today. Gardaí in Ballyfermot investigating the murder of Anthony Cannon in Ballyfermot on 17th July 2009 have arrested a man in his early 30s this morning.
Road Death Toll Growing
Gardaí in Borris, Co Carlow are investigating a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Ballyine, Co Carlow at 12.45am this morning. A man of 68 was injured when the car in which he was the sole occupant collided with a wall.
Gardaí in Borris, Co Carlow are investigating a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Ballyine, Co Carlow at 12.45am this morning. A man of 68 was injured when the car in which he was the sole occupant collided with a wall.
No Fly Zone Despite Blue Skies
There were no flights in or out of many Irish airports again today. The blue skies on Monday morning are masking the return of the volcanic ash cloud from the active Icelandic eruption that has been plaguing air travel for a month.
There were no flights in or out of many Irish airports again today. The blue skies on Monday morning are masking the return of the volcanic ash cloud from the active Icelandic eruption that has been plaguing air travel for a month.
Labour Backs 'Tell All' Bill
People should not be afraid to come forward with revelations about wrongdoing - at whatever level it is uncovered. There should be a general 'whistleblowers' charter, the Labour Party has said.
People should not be afraid to come forward with revelations about wrongdoing - at whatever level it is uncovered. There should be a general 'whistleblowers' charter, the Labour Party has said.
Sea Drama Follows North West 200
There were several emergency costal incidents over the North West 200 weekend in the North. First, a spectator who fell from a cliff at Portrush has been left in a critical condition in hospital after he fell about 60ft.
There were several emergency costal incidents over the North West 200 weekend in the North. First, a spectator who fell from a cliff at Portrush has been left in a critical condition in hospital after he fell about 60ft.
Kelly Pedals Cycle Week Launch
Cycling legend Sean Kelly has told two Government Ministers to "get on their bike" next month. Sean joined Noel Dempsey and Ciarán Cuffe as they announced the details of National Bike Week. Minister Dempsey said, "I'm delighted that Sean has joined us for this launch.
Cycling legend Sean Kelly has told two Government Ministers to "get on their bike" next month. Sean joined Noel Dempsey and Ciarán Cuffe as they announced the details of National Bike Week. Minister Dempsey said, "I'm delighted that Sean has joined us for this launch.
Worse To Come As Patients Wait On Trollies
Last week's decision to close casualty facilities in two hospitals in the North has again been slammed. As news emerged that 18 people were waiting on trolleys for treatment at Antrim Area Hospital Casualty Department on Sunday, a politician has spoken out.
Last week's decision to close casualty facilities in two hospitals in the North has again been slammed. As news emerged that 18 people were waiting on trolleys for treatment at Antrim Area Hospital Casualty Department on Sunday, a politician has spoken out.
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