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Irish News on Fri, May 24 2019, 2,557 days ago

Fourteen Men Arrested In Four-Day Garda Operation
Fourteen men, aged between 16 and 30, have been arrested as a result of a four-day Gardaí operation in Dublin. The operation was targeting street dealers in Ballymun and 14 houses were searched.

Irish News on Thu, May 24 2018, 2,922 days ago

Fianna Fáil Question Fine Gael Commitment To Dealing With Housing Crisis
Fianna Fáil has questioned the commitment of the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe's, to dealing with the housing crisis.

Irish News on Tue, May 24 2016, 3,652 days ago

Man Arrested Over Dundalk Murder
Gardaí in Dundalk have arrested a man in connection with the murder of Martin Mulligan. Mr Mulligan's body was discovered in the Kilcurry area of Dundalk in the early hours of 28 September, 2015. Garda arrested a 22-year-old man on Monday, 23 May, in connection with the murder.
€5.4m Awarded To Horticulture Sector Schemes
Funding of €5.4 million has been awarded to successful projects under the 2016 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector, the Minister of State for Horticulture, Andrew Doyle has announced.
New Board Of Management Appointed To Oberstown Detention School
A new Board of Management has been appointed to the Oberstown childrens detention school campus in Lusk, Co Dublin, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs has announced.
New EU Tobacco Regulations Signed Into Irish Law
The new European Tobacco Products Directive has been signed into Irish law by the Minister for Health, Simon Harris.
Fine Gael Calls On Labour Court To Intervene In Luas Dispute
Fine Gael has called on the Labour Court to intervene in the ongoing and "highly disruptive" Luas dispute. TD for Dublin Rathdown, Josepha Madigan, said: "Luas users have now had to endure 12 days of disruption and there's more to come – it is time to put an end to this long-running dispute.
Govt Urged To Extend Tenant Purchase Scheme
The government has been urged to extend the Tenant Purchase Scheme to include private developments.
Man Arrested In Connection With 2014 Saggart Murder
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Andy Connors in August 2014. Mr Connors was shot a number of times at Boherboy, Saggart, Co Dublin on 19 August, 2014. Garda investigating the murder arrested a man in west Dublin this morning, 24 May.
Sinn Féin To Table Motion To Scrap Irish Water And End Charges
Sinn Féin is set to table a motion in the Dáil to scrap Irish Water and end domestic water charges. The party will use Private Members time on Tuesday and Wednesday to present the motion, which has been signed by 39 anti-water charges TDs.
SIPTU Supports Call For Dedicated Dept Of Arts, Culture And Heritage
SIPTU has joined calls for the government to create a dedicated Department of Arts, Culture and Heritage.

Irish News on Fri, May 24 2013, 4,748 days ago

Irishman Charged With Murdering Four Soldiers In Hyde Park Bombing
Irishman John Downey has been charged with the murder of four British soldiers in the 1982 Hyde Park IRA bombing at the Old Bailey Court in London. Downey, 63, from Co Donegal, was arrested on Sunday at Gatwick airport. He is accused of being responsible for a car bomb in South Carriage Drive.
N2/N3 Link Road Opens
Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar has opened the N2/N3 link road in west Dublin, the first road project to be funded with assistance from NAMA. The Minister was joined at the launch in Blanchardstown of the €20.55 million project by the Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Cian O'Callaghan.
Pensioner Dies In Road Crash In Co Tipperary
A pensioner has died in a road collision in Cahir, Co Tipperary. The man, who was in his 80s, died after his car was in a crash with a truck on the M8 southbound at approximately 2am this morning. The driver of the truck was not injured in the accident.
Call For All Crèche Inspection Reports To Be Published Immediately
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children, Robert Troy TD, has called on the Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald to direct the HSE to publish all crèche inspection reports immediately. Deputy Troy commented: "For everybody's sake we need full disclosure and transparency right away.
Two Women Arrested Following Cannabis Find
Two women have been arrested after garda seized cannabis plants in the Monaghan area. During the search on Thursday evening a grow house was discovered and cannabis plants with an estimated street value of up to €500,000 was seized.
Submissions Invited On The Microchipping Of Dogs
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD today announced that his Department is inviting submissions from interested or knowledgeable parties on the microchipping of dogs.

Irish News on Thu, May 24 2012, 5,113 days ago

Calcium Supplement Raises Risk Of Heart Attack In Women
A new research study has shown that thousands Of Irish women taking calcium tablets to slow osteoporosis are doubling their risk of having a heart attack.
Independent Panel To Decide On John Gallagher Case
Legal experts have said that an independent panel of doctors and experts will be tasked with deciding whether John Gallagher ought to be further detained, following his return to the Central Mental Hospital.
Ex-Priest Admits Sexually Assaulting 11 Boys
Trim Circuit Court heard yesterday a former priest admit to indecently assaulting a number of boys at different locations in the diocese of Meath, including a parochial house. 77-year-old Raymond Brady admitted offences relating to 11 individuals.
McAreavey Accused Claims Confessions Were Forced
The jury in the Michaela McAreavey case has heard from one of the accused that police tried to suffocate him with a towel and held his head in a bucket of water while he was interrogated.
Three Years For Woman Who Falsely Claimed €230,000 In Social Welfare
A woman has been given a three year jail term for defrauding the social welfare system of almost €230,000, while having hundreds of thousands of euro in the bank. 36-year-old Mary Connors, Cloonmore Park, Tallaght, Dublin, a mother of six, claimed the money over a period of 14 years.
Plans Announced For 'Dubline' Trail
Minister for Tourism Leo Varadkar has announced plans for a Dublin heritage trail that will run from College Green to Kilmainham. Some €4 million has been earmarked for the “Dubline” trail and the first phase is expected to be complete within a year.
Varadkar Reassures Tourists After Violent City Brawl
Following a violent fight in Henry Street on Tuesday night Minister for Tourism Leo Varadkar has moved to reassure tourists that Dublin is safe. Shoppers and tourists watched as a brawl involving up to a dozen people broke out between the GPO and a tourist office.

Irish News on Tue, May 24 2011, 5,479 days ago

'No Collusion' In Nelson Bomb Murder
Details have emerged after a public inquiry in the North into alleged State agency collusion with loyalists who murdered the Lurgan solicitor Rosemary Nelson in 1999.
President Obama Arrives In The UK For State Visit
Following a historic “home-coming” in Ireland, U.S President Barack Obama has now arrived in the UK. The U.S. President and the First Lady arrived in the UK one day ahead of schedule to avoid disruption from a volcanic ash cloud.
Killarney National Park Wins 2011 Bioblitz
The Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has congratulated Killarney National Park on their success in the 2011 Bioblitz which took place over 24 hours in 5 different locations throughout Ireland.
Engineering And Science A Key Enabler For Economic Recovery
The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has addressed a conference outlining the value of engineering and science to Ireland’s economy.
Belfast Airport Hits Back Over Inquiry Delay
A proposed runway extension at George Best Belfast City Airport is once again flying into controversy.

Irish News on Mon, May 24 2010, 5,844 days ago

Three Killed On Ireland's Roads Over Weekend
A total of three people have been killed on Ireland's roads this weekend in separate incidents. On Saturday, A 34 year old male driver of motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene of an accident after a in County Galway. The accident took place on a minor road at Cahercon, Kinvarra, Co.
Three Arrested Over McAnaspie Murder
Three men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a Meath teenager who went missing in February, this year. Gardai investigating the murder of Daniel McAnaspie said they have this morning arrested the three men in the Blanchardstown area.
Lough Erne Tragedy As Teen Dies
There has been a second water-based tragedy in the North this weekend with police divers recovering the body of a man from Lough Erne in County Fermanagh in the early hours of Monday morning.
Cuts To Cost North Further £128m
Further cuts are to be made in NI's already reduced spending budget.
Ten Arrested Over Hurler Kidnap Attempt
A total of ten people have been arrested in connection with the attempted kidnapping of All-Ireland winning Kilkenny hurler Adrian Ronan.
Search Launched For Missing Men Off Waterford
Emergency services are scouring the coast of Waterford after two men were reported missing from the area yesterday afternoon. Air, sea and coastline searches are involved in the search for the two Tipperary men identified as John O'Brien and Pat Esmonde, both in their mid-30s.
50 Jobs In Internet Security Firm Announced
The Minister for Enterprise, Batt O'Keeffe, has announced 50 jobs over the next two years in an internet security firm which is setting up its international headquarters in Dublin.
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