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Irish News on Fri, Dec 14 2018, 2,557 days ago

Spending By Overseas Visitors Increases In 2018 - CSO
Spending in Ireland by overseas visitors rose by 7.2% in the first nine months of 2018, the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed. The CSO data also shows that revenue from the key target market of holidaymakers rose by 12.2% over the same period.

Irish News on Thu, Dec 14 2017, 2,922 days ago

Two Arrested In Connection With Aggravated Burglary In Terenure
A 24-year-old woman and 27-year-old man have been arrested in connection with an aggravated burglary in Terenure on Wednesday, 13 December. At approximately 2am two masked people gained entry to a house by smashing a downstairs window and threatened the male occupant.
Govt Criticised For Failing To Advance School Admissions Bill
The government has been criticised for failing to advance the School Admissions Bill. The Bill aims to provide a new framework for school enrollment to ensure every child is treated fairly.

Irish News on Wed, Dec 14 2016, 3,287 days ago

Two Arrested And Cash Seized In Raids Across Limerick
Two men have been arrested and a "significant amount of cash" has been seized in a series of raids across Limerick. Officers from the Criminal Assets Bureau were support by local garda in raids on 11 premises as part of an investigation targeting an organised criminal gang in Co Limerick.
HSE Publishes 2017 National Service Plan
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has published its 2017 National Service Plan, following approval by the Minister for Health, Simon Harris. The plan details the delivery of health services that the HSE will provide directly, and through a range of funded agencies, in 2017.

Irish News on Mon, Dec 14 2015, 3,653 days ago

65 New Jobs Announced For Galway
Sixty five new jobs have been announced for the new Galway manufacturing facility of German company phenox GmbH. The company is to establish a new medical device manufacturing plant, in a development supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation through IDA Ireland.
Waterways Ireland Blamed For Limerick Flooding
Sinn Féin has called on Waterways Ireland to "admit culpability" for flooding in Limerick which left 14 homes badly damaged.
Four Appear In Court Over Co Louth Drug And Ammunition Seizure
Three men and a woman have appeared at Dublin District Court charged in connection with the seizure of drugs, ammunition and cash in Dundalk, Co Louth. Garda seized cocaine, cannabis, cash and ammunition during the planned search of a premises in the O'Hanlon Park on Thursday, 10 December.
SF Call For Urgent Debate On Paris Climate Change Agreement
Sinn Féin has called for an urgent debate to be held in the Dáil on the Climate Change Agreement reached in Paris. Party president Gerry Adams described the outcome as "an important step forward.
HSE Director-General Commended For 'Honesty And Candour'
HSE director-general, Tony O'Brien, has been commended for his "honesty and candour" by Fianna Fáil health spokesperson Billy Kelleher. Deputy Kelleher said that Mr O'Brien had "lifted the lid and exposed the true realities of the health service under this Government.
Reports Reveals 46% Fall In Rough Sleepers
A new report has revealed a 46% drop in the number of people sleeping rough in the Dublin region. The Dublin Region Homeless Executive conducted a rough sleeper count on the night of the 30th November.
Concerns Raised Ahead Of Fish Quotas Debate
Simon Coveney has raised concerns at proposals for some of Ireland's key fisheries quotas, ahead of annual EU Fishers negotiations due to be held in Brussels next week.
Additional Funding Announced For Victims Of Syria Crisis
An additional €2.95 million in funding has been secured to support victims of the continuing Syria crisis.
200 New Jobs Announced In DPD Ireland Expansion
Two hundred new jobs are to be created as part of a €13 million expansion announced by DPD Ireland. DPD has announced that it is to double the size of its Athlone headquarters, creating a total of 200 new jobs over the next five years, with 70 of those jobs expected to be filled by Christmas.

Irish News on Fri, Dec 14 2012, 4,748 days ago

Man Dies And Two Seriously Injured In Road Crash
A man has died and two men have been seriously injured in a road accident in County Longford. The collision, which involved three vehicles, happened on the N5 between Longford and Tarmonbarry at around 5pm yesterday evening.
Dunnes Stores Pay €21m Debt
Dunnes Stores has paid €21.6m debt in full and a petition to wind up stores has been withdrawn by the Commercial Court. Brian O'Moore SC for Dunnes Stores said that there reasons for not making the payment were genuinely held and no discourtesy to the was intended.
FF Accuses Labour Party Of Breaking It's 'Cynical Pre-Election Pledge'
Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Séamus Kirk, says the Labour party breaking its cynical pre-election pledge not to cut Child Benefit proves that they are out of touch with reality.
Met Eireann Issues Weather Warning
Met Eireann has issued a weather warning for parts of the south and east coasts. Southeast winds will reach force 6 or higher at times this afternoon on Irish coastal waters from Rossan Point to Belfast Lough to Wicklow Head.
Two Men Arrested In Relation To Murder Of Gerard Delaney
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Gerard Delaney in Cork last December. Mr Delaney, 51, died after an argument outside a pub in Ballyphehane on 27th December 2011. Both men arrested are believed to be in their 40s.
Women Are Most Likely To Experience Discrimination Than Men, Report Says
In 2010, 12% of adults in Ireland said that they were discriminated against in the preceding two years, according to a new report published today (Friday 14 December) by the ESRI and the Equality Authority.

Irish News on Wed, Dec 14 2011, 5,114 days ago

Ireland To Continue Close Work With UK - Kenny
Ireland will continue to work closely with the UK despite its Prime Minister's veto decision, according to Taoiseach Enda Kenny.
Ireland Drops Consecutive Year In Competitiveness Rankings
Ireland has fallen by four places to in a ranking of 60 countries for economic competitiveness, according to a report published on Wednesday.
Record Wave Off Ireland - More Information Breaks
A record wave has been spotted off the coat of Ireland as the Atlantic storm continues its pass over the British Isles. The record 20.4 metre wave was recorded by a Met Eireann weather buoy at 2pm on Tuesday December 14 and was a maximum individual wave height.
€200,000 Announced For Youth Cafes
The Children and Youth Affairs Minister has announced details of a special one off provision of €200,000 to support 18 youth projects around the country.
Three Hospitalised After Taking Tipp Trips
The Health Service has issued a warning to the public after a number of people have admitted themselves to the Emergency department in South Tipperary after taking a suspected strong batch of Ecstasy.
Fifth Of Irish 'Never Used Internet'
A report released on Wednesday has revealed that over 20% of Irish people have never used the internet. European statistics agency Eurostat found that around 78% of the country now had internet access, but still over a fifth had never been online.
Concrete Block Dropped On Border Patrol Boat
Attacks on the people whose job it is to protect a vital part of Ireland's environment were on the agenda this week.
Welcome For 30% Female Minimum In Parties
Labour's Women division have welcomed the introduction of a new bill that will halve the funding to political parties if they fail to run minimum of 30% candidates of either gender.

Irish News on Tue, Dec 14 2010, 5,479 days ago

Brian Blocks Bank Bonus Bonanza
The Irish Republic's Finance Minister has blocked the payment of €40 million in bonuses by the state dependant AIB bank. Brian Lenihan wrote to Allied Irish Banks (AIB) saying that state support for AIB was now conditional on the non-payment of bonuses, no matter when they may have been earned.
Man Dies In Dublin House Fire
A man has died and five others have escaped with their lives after a ferocious blaze in a Dublin residence last night. Four units of the Dublin Fire Service attended the scene after the fire was discovered at approximately 11.45pm on Monday night. Three males were taken to the Mater Hospital.
North's 70's Murders Back In Focus
The hunt for the people who murdered a 19-year-old Catholic girl in Belfast almost four decades ago has led to the arrest of two suspects for questioning.
Adams Selected For Louth 'Under Cloud'
The Sinn Féin President has been successfully selected to run for the party in Co Louth during the next election, but under a cloud of controversy.
North's Prisons 'Cost Too Much To Run'
It has emerged that there are more people working in the North of Ireland's jails than there are inmates to supervise. A report - just published - has also described industrial relations in NI prisons as "destructive".
Slieve Donard Hotel 'Goes Green'
A popular Hastings Hotel's seaside hotel in the North, the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa has announced that it is the first hotel there to receive a prestigious Green Hospitality Eco Label.

Irish News on Mon, Dec 14 2009, 5,844 days ago

Commissioner Condemns Shooting Incident In Dublin
The Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy has condemned a shooting incident, which resulted in the injury of a Garda this morning in Dublin. The incident occurred on Greenfort Close, Clondalkin, Dublin at approximately 1.15am.
Limerick Murder: Two Held
Two people have been arrested as part of a garda investigation into the murder of a Limerick man last week. A man in his late 20s and a woman in her early 20s were arrested over the weekend under section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act.
Commissioner 'Saddened' Over Garda Death
Ireland's top policeman, the Garda Commissioner, has said he is "deeply saddened" after the death of a member of the Garda in Donegal. Garda Gary McLoughlin, 24, died after he was involved in a collision with a car that happened at Lisfannon on the road from Letterkenny to Bridgend at 1.
Republican Dissidents 'Raiding ATMs'
The recent spate of cross-border ATM raids have been linked to republican dissidents by those investigating the thefts. Gardaí and the PSNI are continuing investigations on both sides of the border into the latest automated teller machine (ATM) raids at the weekend in Newry and Augher in Co Tyrone.
Theologian Wants Five Bishops To Quit
A leading theologian has called for the resignation of all five still-practising bishops accused of failures to protect victims of sexual abuse.
Baby's Murder Leaves 'Heartbreak'
The horrific murder of a toddler in Co Fermanagh is still being investigated while her family have been left "heartbroken and numb with pain".
Autism Care Gets North-South Boost
Northern Ireland's top politicians met the Irish premier in Co Londonderry today for the latest round of talks.
Rural Welcome On Self Defence Proposals
A leading representative group for rural Ireland has welcomed new proposals giving more powers to individuals in their use of self defence.

Irish News on Fri, Dec 14 2007, 6,575 days ago

Biker Dies In Co. Kilkenny Crash
A 27-year-old motorcyclist has been killed in a collision in Co. Kilkenny. The man's motorcycle collided with a car at Gurteen, Slieverue around 7.15pm on Thursday evening. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
Firefighters Hose Down Sword Attacker
A man has been arrested after reportedly attempting to attack firefighters with a sword in Dundalk, Co. Louth. It is understood that the attack happened in Marion Road as firefighters attempted to put out a fire in a car around 1.50am on Friday.
Missing Louth Man's Car Found
A car belonging to a missing Co. Louth man has been found. The yellow Fiat Punto belonging to John Young - who has been missing since Wednesday - was found close to the River Boyne at Obelisk Bridge near Drogheda on Thursday morning.
Missing Irish Backpacker's Bag Recovered In Argentine Hostel
The rucksack belonging to a Co. Laois man, who has been missing for more than a month in South America, has been found in an Argentinean hostel. The bag belonging to missing Ronan Lawlor, 28, has been uncovered at the El Calafete hostel, where he was last seen.
Ryanair Adds Destinations
In the week that arch competitor Aer Lingus commenced flights from its long-awaited Belfast hub - with routes to Barcelona, Amsterdam and Geneva heading up the new destinations from the Northern capital - Ryanair is launching new ones from its Republic bases.
Man Released Over Thurles Murder
A 34-year-old man arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of Renars Tuleiko in Thurles earlier this year has been released without charge. The man was arrested on Thursday morning and was questioned at Thurles garda station before being released.
Morris Tribunal Finally Ended
The long-running Morris Tribunal has finally concluded. After sitting for 686 days, the Tribunal concluded with written closing submissions on the harassment 'module' handed in.
Labour To Block 'Standards' Appointment
The Republic's Labour Party will do its best to halt plans to appoint former Defence Minister Michael Smith to the Standards in Public Office Commission - because of a lack of consultation.
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