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Irish News on Fri, Jun 28 2019, 2,557 days ago

17 People Arrested In Warrants Search Operations
Gardaí have arrested 17 people in a series of raids in the Tallaght and Rathfarnham areas. Garda staged a "day of action" on Thursday 27 June in an operation targeting people wanted by the courts for various drugs, burglary, theft, road traffic offences and public order matters offences.
'Unfinished Business' In Fight For Equality - Labour
Ahead of this weekends Dublin Pride and LGBT events across Ireland, the leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, reflected on "unfinished business" to ensure full equality for all citizens regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Minister For Health Urged To 'Step Up Resources' In CBD Scheme
The Minister for Health, Simon Harris, has been urged to "step up resources" to ensure patients are not left waiting for long periods of time on reimbursement via the Cross Border Directive (CBD) office.
Sinn Féin Call For Freeze On Greyhound Industry Funding
Sinn Féin have called for a freeze on exchequer funding to the greyhound industry following revelations about the sectors revealed in an RTÉ Investigates programme.
Public Reminded Of Dangers Of Wildfires
The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has issued a reminder to the public, particularly to land-owners, of the dangers posed by wildfires and their impact on wildlife, forestry and communities.
DCC Coalition 'Exposed As Nothing More Than Aspirational Ideas' - FG
The Fianna Fáil and Green Party Dublin City Council coalition has been "exposed as nothing more than a list of aspirational ideas with no thought behind them", Fine Gael TD Noel Rock has said.
Housing Minister Accused Of 'Dragging His Feet' On Short Term Lets
The Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy, and his Department have been accused of "dragging their feet" on implementing new regulations around short term lets.

Irish News on Thu, Jun 28 2018, 2,922 days ago

Demand For Water 'Critically High'
Demand for water remains "critically high", with Irish Water urging the public to conserve water while the prolonged dry spell that has been predicted by Met Éireann, continues.

Irish News on Tue, Jun 28 2016, 3,652 days ago

92% Of SIPTU Members At National Ambulance Service Vote For Industrial Action
SIPTU members in the National Ambulance Service (NAS) have voted with a 92% majority for industrial action in a dispute over conditions of employment. SIPTU Health Division Organiser, Paul Bell said: "Unfortunately, our members have no option but to implement a campaign of industrial action.
Man Arrested Following Stabbing At Dublin Club
A man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident in Kilakee, Dublin on Monday afternoon. It is understood an altercation broke out between three males and one female at about 3.45pm at the Hell Fire Club.
Louth Could Be 'Great New Home' For EU Agencies Currently In UK - O'Dowd
Louth would be a "great new home" for EU agencies currently based in the UK, Fine Gael TD for the region, Fergus O'Dowd, has said. "The European Medicines Agency and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development are just two of the big, important EU agencies based in London.
Health Research Board Publish Individualised Budgeting Report
The Health Research Board has published its report on individualised budgeting for social care services for people with a disability.
BPS Payments Underway With Work On 2016 Allowance Beginning
The final installment of payments under the 2015 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Greeningis now underway, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marive, Michael Creed, has announced. Under the 2015 BPS, the final balancing payment will amount to in excess of €33 million.
New €1.9m Technology Initiative Launched
The government has launched a new national initiative aimed at branding Ireland as a top destination to pursue a career in technology. The €1.9 million initiative, Tech/Life Ireland, was launched by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O'Connor.
Entitlements To Irish Passport 'Will Not Change' - Flanagan
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, has reassured UK passport holders entitled to an Irish passport that those "entitlements will not change", following the UK's decision to leave the European Union.
Ireland Resilient Against Negative Impact Of Brexit - S&P
The UK's decision to leave the European Union will have "no immediate impact" on Ireland's sovereign ratings, ratings agency S&P Global Ratings has said. Following the result of the EU membership referendum in the UK, S&P confirmed that Ireland is rated as investment grade.
Minister Calls For Proposals On Social Housing For Those With Special Needs
The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Simon Coveney, has directed all local authorities to invite Approved Housing Bodies to develop and submit cost effective and sustainable proposals to provide independent living accommodation for people with special housing needs, unde

Irish News on Fri, Jun 28 2013, 4,748 days ago

Man Released In Relation To Killorglin Murder Investigation
A man arrested in relation to the murders of Jolanta Lubiene and her eight-year-old daughter Enrika in Killorglin, Co Kerry, has been released without charge. The two bodies were discovered in a house in Langford Downs Estate on 16th June.
Recession Crisis Is Far From Over - Siptu
Reacting to the publication on Thursday by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) of the Quarterly National Accounts, indicating that the Irish economy is in recession, SIPTU economist, Marie Sherlock, said it is clear that the crisis is far from over.
Call For Govt To Extradite Former Anglo Chief
Fianna Fáil Justice Spokesperson Niall Collins TD has responded to the publication of the latest Anglo Tapes and called for the Government to consider seeking the extradition of former Anglo chief David Drumm from the USA if he refuses to return to Ireland to answer questions.
Dublin Set To Be Filled With Pride
Speaking on the eve of the Dublin Pride Parade, Fine Gael Cork South Central Deputy and Chair of the Party's LGBT Group, Jerry Buttimer, said the milestones that have occurred over the past week demonstrate how far the gay community has come in recent years but also how far there is to go in terms o
Visually Impaired People To Get Improved Book Access
A new international treaty will improve book access for visually impaired people, particularly those in developing countries, according to Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD.
Officers Seize €20,000 At Knock Airport
Revenue officers seized €20,000 in cash from a couple who landed in Knock airport having returned from Lanzarote. The can was concealed in items of clothing and carry-on luggage. The cash was seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act and investigations are continuing.
Garda Appeal To Road Users To Be Careful
Assistant Garda Commissioner Gerard Phillips is appealing to all road users to exercise greater care on the roads. Assistant Commissioner Phillips has highlighted that Friday continues to be the most dangerous day of the week on Irish roads.

Irish News on Thu, Jun 28 2012, 5,113 days ago

IBOA Members In AIB Staff Reject Bank's Latest Cuts Plan
Members of IBOA, the Finance Union, working in AIB have rejected the recent announcement by the Bank’-'s Chief Executive, David Duffy of plans to change pay, pensions and other benefits for the staff who will remain in the institution.
Serious Flooding In Cork
Serious flooding has occurred in a number of areas throughout the county Cork this morning after heavy rainfall. The main locations affected were on the Southern and Northern environs of Cork city and in Clonakilty town. However, flooding has extended over many other areas as well.
Man Stabbed At A House In Co Clare
A 21-year-old man was stabbed in County Clare last night. He suffered two stab wounds at a house in Sycamore Drive in Kilrush at around 10pm. He is currently in Limerick hospital, where his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
Mortgage To Rent Scheme Provides Certainty, Says Minister
The Government is determined to provide certainty and security for families who face the imminent prospect of repossession of their family home according to Minister for Housing and Planning, Jan O'Sullivan, TD. Minister O'Sullivan was speaking today at the launch of the 'mortgage to rent' scheme.
Higgins Calls For Oireachtas Inquiry Into Ulster Bank Accounts Failure
Labour Party Senator Lorraine Higgins is calling for an Oireachtas inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the computer banking failure at Ulster Bank which has left tens of thousands of people without money again this weekend.
Ireland's First Childrenswear Guidelines Launched
Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs has today launched the new Retail Ireland Childrenswear Guidelines. The launch took place at an event in Dundrum Town Centre.
Highlights From Census 2011
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) today released the latest publication in its series of Census 2011 results, showing that the number of persons in the labour force in April 2011 was 2,232,203 – an increase of 122,705, or 5.8 per cent, since April 2006.

Irish News on Tue, Jun 28 2011, 5,479 days ago

Man Charged With Hospital Patient Murder
Gardai in Cavan investigating the death of an 82-year-old man in a psychiatric ward have charged a general labourer in connection with the death.
'New Irish' Make Up A Quarter Of Boom Births
A new report released has highlighted that 24% of all babies born during Ireland’s baby boom were from women born outside the country. The Perinatal Statistics Report 2009 presents information on babies born in Ireland in 2009.
Improvement In Literacy Scores Welcomed
Education Minister Ruairi Quinn today welcomed a new OECD report which placed Irish students’ ability to read computer based text significantly above the average. The students in Irish schools ranked 8th out of the 19 countries that participated in the OECD’s Digital Literacy test.
Tánaiste Addresses 'Google Summit Against Extreme Violence'
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore, has addressed the 'Google Summit Against Extreme Violence' at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham.
Price Cuts For Consumers Should be Prioritised, Says O'Connor
The ICTU and SIPTU General President has said the Cabinet should prioritise price cuts for consumers over wage cuts for low paid.

Irish News on Mon, Jun 28 2010, 5,844 days ago

Clare Man Killed By Train
A 62-year-old man from County Claire has died after being hit by a train. The accident happened on the Ennis to Colbert line in the townland of Ralahine South, Newmarket-on-Fergus, just after 10pm last night. It is believed the man was taking farm animals over the track at the time.
Man, 63, Dies After Meath Assault
A 63-year-old man has died in hospital after an assault in County Meath over the weekend. A postmortem is due to be carried out today on the body of the man who is understood to be a bachelor from Athlone. He passed away yesterday afternoon at Beaumont Hospital.
Drumcree Paperwork Submitted
Orangemen have finally handed in vital paperwork seeking formal permission for their annual Drumcree Sunday parade, scheduled for next Sunday.
Man Arrested After Teen Abducted
A man has been arrested in connection with an incdent of abduction in Dublin yesterday, when a teenager was bundled into a car boot. Gardaí at Swords are investigating the alledged assault and subsequent abduction that occurred at Beaverstown Road, Donabate, shortly before 5.
Crash Horror On North's Roads
There has been further tragedy on the North's roads with news this morning that a man in his 30s has died following a traffic accident in the border county of Fermanagh. He was driving a car when it left the Ballyconnell Road, Derrylin, in the early hours of Monday, 28 June.
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