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Irish News on Thu, Oct 15 2015, 4,018 days ago

Two Arrested Over €1m Drug Find
Two men have been arrested during the stop and search of a vehicle in Ballyfermot. Officers from the Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau carried out the search as part of an intelligence-led operation targeting organised crime.
State Funeral Of Garda Anthony Golden Takes Place
The State Funeral of Garda Anthony Golden will take place today, followed by a private burial at St Paul's, Heynestown. Mr Golden will be removed from St Oliver Plunkett Church in Blackrock, arriving for Funeral Mass at midday.
SF Concerned Over Epipen Medication Shortage
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has raised concerns at the current shortage of the adult preparations of the medication used in life-saving epipens.
300 New Jobs Announced In South Dublin
Three hundred new jobs are to be created in south Dublin by Sage, Europe's second largest technology firm.
Many 'Left Out In The Cold' By Budget 2016 - FF
Many people will be "left out in the cold" by the Government's Budget 2016, Fianna Fáil TD for Laois, Sean Fleming, has said. "The budget unveiled by the Government was uninspiring and failed to address some of the key issues that are impacting on our society today," Deputy Fleming said.
EPA Publishes Drinking Water Report 2014
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has produced its latest report of the quality of drinking water in Ireland, providing an overview of drinking water quality in 2014.
Michael Conlan Becomes First Irish Male Fighter To Win World Amateur Boxing Championships
Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring, has congratulated Michael Conlan on winning gold in the bantamweight division at the World Amateur Boxing Championships in Doha, Qatar. Michael has made history by becoming Ireland's first male boxer to win gold at the Championships.
Missing Teenager Found 'Safe And Well'
Missing 15-year-old Killian Dempsey has been found "safe and well", garda have reported. An appeal for help in tracing the Mullingar teenager was issued on Wednesday. Killian had not been seen since Saturday 10 October. Garda thanked the public for their help following the appeal.
Candlelit Vigil Held At Carrickmines Halting Site
A candlelight vigil has been held in Carrickmines, Dublin, at the scene of a fire that claimed the lives of 10 people. Hundreds of people attended the vigil, where hundreds of candles were lit alongside floral tributes at the entrance to the halting site.

Irish News on Wed, Oct 15 2014, 4,383 days ago

Budget 2015 Pledges €2.2bn For Social Housing
The Government has pledged to increase the supply of social housing in Budget 2015. Some 90,000 people are currently waiting for social housing and lack of available units is the main problem.
Fianna Fáil Question If Govt Will Introduce Ebola Screening
The Minister for Health has been urged to state whether he has made contact with UK authorities to discuss Ebola screenings being carried out at major British entry points.
Fine Gael Welcome Sports Capital Programme Funding
The Budget 2015 has allocated €29.1 million for the Sports Capital Programme, in a move that Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has said shows the government's commitment to a healthy Ireland.
Gardaí Appeal Over Dublin Hit-And-Run
Gardaí in Dublin have appealed for witnesses to a hit-and-run incident which caused the death of an 87-year-old man.
Tobacco Products Hit By Budget Increases
Forty cents is to be added to a packet of cigarettes, alongside a pro-rata increase on other tobacco products, it has been revealed in the government's new Budget. A packet of 20 cigarettes will now cost close to €10.
Justice Minister Announces 200 New Gardaí Recruits
Two hundred new gardaí officers are to be recruited in the next four months, Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald has announced. Half of the new recruits are expected to begin their training at Templemore in December, with the remaining 100 to follow in January.
Sinn Féin Describe Budget As 'Unfair'
Sinn Féin have criticised yesterday’s Budget announcements as "unfair", saying that it "gives more to those who have more and does nothing for already hard-pressed families and individuals.
Lexus Cars Recalled Over Fuel Line Fault
More than 500 Lexus cars have been recalled over a concern with a fuel delivery pipe. The manufacturer is recalling some 1.7 million cars worldwide, with most being in the US and Far East. It is thought that there are around 514 of the models concerned in Ireland.
RTÉ Postpone Closure Of Long Wave Transmitter
The planned closure of RTÉ's long wave radio transmitter has been postponed, the broadcaster has announced.

Irish News on Tue, Oct 15 2013, 4,748 days ago

Gardaí Prepare For Budget Protestors
A major gardaí security operation is standing by to deal with possible protests following the announcement of the 2014 Budget.
Aer Lingus Sue The State For €61m
Aer Lingue have launched legal action against the State over the 2008 air travel tax. The air travel tax was introduced as part of the Finance act in 2008, however it was ruled to be in breach of EU regulations in 2010.
Man Gets 15 Years For Rape Of Eight Year Old Boy
A 45-year-old Wexford man has been jailed for 15 years after pleading guilty to charges of sexual assault, rape and oral rape of an 8-year-old boy. According to reports the accused is the brother of the victim's father's partner and that abuse took place between October 2007 and September 2012.
Driver Killed In Co Meath Road Crash
A man has died in a road crash in Co Meath, gardaí have reported. According to gardaí the 21-year-old was the driver of a car that hit a ditch on the Dunshaughlin to Dunboyne road at around 12.30am.
Woman's Body Found At House In Co Meath
Gardaí in Co Meath have discovered the body of a woman at a house in Longwood. According to gardaí they discovered the woman's body at around 17:00 on Monday at a house in Edgeworth Court.
Gromanston College Consider Free School Move
Gromanston College, one of the country's best known schools, is to consider ending its fee-paying status to become a free school.
Ivor Callely Bogus Expenses Trial Set For March
The trial of former Fianna Fáil Minister of State Ivor Callely will be held next March and is expected to last around two weeks. 54-year-old Callely, of Clontarf, Dublin, is charged with six counts of making bogus mobile phone expenses claims.
HSE And IMO Resume Working Hours Talks
Talks have resumed this morning between the Health Service Executive and the Irish Medical Organisation over the working hours of non-consultant hospital doctors. The organisations are meeting at the Labour Relations Commission in an attempt to resolve the ongoing dispute over working hours.
Full DART Service Resumes After Major Disruptions
Following driver action in an ongoing dispute, which caused over-crowding and major disruptions yesterday, Iarnród Éireann operated a full DART service today. Drivers had refused to carry out so-called "coupling checks", which are required when more than two carriages are joined together.

Irish News on Mon, Oct 15 2012, 5,113 days ago

Teen Gets Six-Years For Manslaughter Of 73-Year-Old
A Co Leitrim teenager has been sentenced to six years for killing a 73-year-old man two years ago. 19-year-old Brendan McGovern was found not guilty of murder, but convicted of the manslaughter of John Golden at his home in Killeshandra, Co Cavan.
Two Arrested Following Fatal Weekend Stabbing
Two men have been arrested as part of a gardaí investigating into a fatal stabbing in an apartment in Cavan town on Saturday night. A Romanian man was stabbed to death at a property in Cavan after a number of uninvited men barged their way in, in what sources described as a “house invasion”.
Nine Arrested On Suspicion Of Real IRA Membership
Nine men have been arrested on suspicion of being members of the Real IRA following a series of early morning raids took place across Limerick city and county this morning, gardaí have confirmed.
Jobseekers To Sign 'Contract' As Intreo Launched
Unemployed people will now be expected to sign a “contract” with the Department of Social Protection in return for getting welfare payments and assistance in finding employment. The arrangement forms part of the Government’s new unemployment support service, Intreo, officially launched today.
Eight Fine Gael TDs Say Incremental Pay Increases Should Be Examined
Incremental pay increases and allowances for higher-paid public service workers should be examined for possible savings, according to eight Fine Gael TDs.
500 Jobs To Go In 'Biggest Shakeup Of Local Government'
Reform plans being put to the cabinet on Tuesday morning will see up to 500 council staff being made redundant in the biggest shakeup of local government in the history of the State.
New Drug Price Deal Agreed
The pharmaceutical industry and the State have reached a new three-year agreement on drug prices, which is expected to yield savings of over €400m.
Louth Cross Border Bridge Granted Permission
An Bord Pleanála has given planning permission to Louth County Council for the construction of a new bridge across the River Newry at Narrow Water. Northern Ireland Environment Minister Alex Attwood granted planning permission for the project last week.
GSK Stiefel Plant Saved
Following an in-depth strategic review, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) today announced that the Stiefel plant in Sligo will remain open and will receive an investment of €10 million.

Irish News on Fri, Oct 15 2010, 5,844 days ago

Gilmore Accepts Cowen's Meeting Offer
The Labour leader Eamon Gilmore has accepted the Taoiseach's offer of a meeting to discuss the upcoming budget. Mr Cowen had written to both party leaders yesterday afternoon, requesting the meeting in the midst of hefty Opposition criticism over the Government's economic policies.
Teen Dies After Street Fight
The teenage man, attacked by gang of youths in Dundalk, has died in hospital. Niall Dorr, 18, sustained serious injuries after being subjected to a vicious assault by a gang of youths along Castle Road, Dundalk between 9.00pm and 9.20pm on Wednesday.
Investigations Launched Into Mountjoy Riots
Two separate probes have been launched into a serious riot in Mountjoy prison last night, during which four men were hurt. Officers in riot gear were rushed into the prison after a disturbance broke out when over 70 inmates barricaded themselves into an exercise yard for over two hours.
Further Dissident Weapons Found In Dublin
An ongoing Gardai operation has led to the recovery of further weapons and ammunition in the Tallaght area of Dublin last night.
Two Die On Irish Roads In 24 Hours
Two drivers have been killed on the State's roads in the last 24 hours in two separate accidents. In the latest incident, Gardaí at Blarney said they are investigating a fatal road collision, which occurred at approximately 9.30am this morning.
Sligo Vaccines 'Feed World', Says Scientist
One of the world's foremost animal vaccine specialists has been in Ireland to highlight the pivotal role local vaccine technology plays in maintaining the highest possible animal health standards on farms - and so enable the world's hungry to be better fed.
Three-shot Poll For May Elections
The North of Ireland will go to the polls again on May 5th for both the election to the Stormont Assembly and to local councils - and to vote in a national plebiscite.

Irish News on Thu, Oct 15 2009, 6,209 days ago

Hospital Construction Set To Start
A major new hospital for children should be open by the end of 2014, the hospital development board has said. Subject to planning permission, building will begin next year on the Children's Hospital of Ireland. Construction should finish by the end of 2013, after which it will be fitted out.
Protests Over Film Board Cuts
A threat is still looming over the future of the Irish Film Board.
Stormont Parties 'Talk Policing'
The SDLP Leader and Foyle MP Mark Durkan will head a party delegation to meet with the North's First and Deputy First Minister today to discuss British PM Gordon Brown's policing and justice financial offer.
Inis Meáin Pier To Benefit From Safety Works
Minister of State Tony Killeen has welcomed the allocation of €60,602 towards safety works at the main pier on Inis Meáin in the Aran Islands. Funding was issued from the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. The North Clare Fianna Fail T.
Migrant Communities Recognised
It has emerged that over 1,000 immigrants from 53 different nationalities are currently being supported by the Irish Training and Employment Programme, EPIC. As the number of immigrants seeking training and employment continues to rise, a special graduation ceremony was held this week in Dublin.
Co Clare Farmers Win EC Boost
It has just been confirmed that advance payments of 70% in the Single Payment Scheme - worth almost €31.5m - have commenced to Co Clare farmers.
Dublin Goes Flamenco
A flavour of Spain is to brighten the duller Autumn days in Dublin this weekend, writes Carla Liébana.

Irish News on Wed, Oct 15 2008, 6,574 days ago

McAleese Volunteers 10% Pay Cut
The Irish President has announced she is to relent 10% of her salary in solidarity with yesterday’' announcement that her Government Ministers would take a reduction.
Inquest Hears Lightning Killed Teenage Boy
An inquest has heard how a 14-year-old boy was killed by a bolt of lightning while crossing a green near his home in Dublin.
Religious Group Slams Budget
A leading religious pressure group has hit out at the Budget claiming "the Government has failed to protect the vulnerable".
Ennis Hospital Turns Away Visitors Over Bug
The Ennis General Hospital in Co Clare has banned visitors due to an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug. The hospital has confirmed a total of five cases of the illness and a ban has been placed on all visitors, except in the case of an emergency.
Disposable Income Cuts Threatens 'Depression'
The Opposition has said Tuesday's Budget has put the current recession at risk of becoming a "depression" after it slashed disposable income across the board.
Prisoners Throw Chamber Pot Contents At Governor
Inmates at Portlaoise Prison are under investigation after throwing the contents of their chamber pots at the gaol's governor and various prison officers in a rather direct form of protest.
Government Target Top Banker Bonuses
Ireland's banking elite could have a - relatively - lean Christmas ahead as details emerge of plans to limit their previously lavish bonus scheme. Bank bosses across Europe and even the US are facing an end to the good old days of multi-million golden handshakes and 'performance' based bonuses.
More Pain Than Gain, As Smokers Hit Hard
The 2009 Budget has seen an expected increase in taxation on cigarettes. However, while Finance Minister Lenihan was widely expected to hit tobacco products hardest, his Budget speech stopped short of savaging the cost of a smoke.
Border Budget Bonanza
The North is set to reap benefits with an expected Budget bonanza for border businesses.

Irish News on Mon, Oct 15 2007, 6,940 days ago

Two Arrested In Cork Slurry Tank Death Probe
Detectives investigating the death of a man whose body was found in a slurry tank on a farm in Cork have arrested two men. The body of the man, named in reports as Gary Bull, was found on the farm in the Shanlaragh area of Dunmanway in Cork last Thursday.
Road Crash Claims Victim
An 81-year-old man has died following a road crash in Ennis in Co Clare this morning. The man died after his car collided with another vehicle on the Sandfield Road around 8:15am.
Passenger Held In Cork Airport Drugs Seizure
Heroin with an estimated street value of €30,000 has been intercepted at Cork Airport. It was reported that the discovery was made when a man, said to be an Iranian in his 30s, become ill while on a flight from Amsterdam to Cork. The man is alleged to have swallowed fifteen capsules of the drug.
Limerick Stabbing Victim Hospitalised
A stabbing in Limerick last weekend has left a man in hospital. The man, believed to be in his thirties, reportedly suffered one stab wound when he was attacked in an apartment in Catherine Place around 11.30pm on Sunday. He was taken to the Mid-Western Regional Hospital for treatment.
Offaly Bus Crash Injures Four
A bus driver and three of his passengers have been injured in a crash in Co Offaly. The accident happened at Frederick St just outside the town of Clara around 9am on Monday. Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore treated four people, including the driver of the vehicle after the accident.
Garda Stab Accused In Court
Two men are due to appear in court today in connection with the stabbing of a garda in Athlone. The pair, aged 17 and 20 years, are expected to be brought before a special sitting of Athlone District Court following an incident in Athlone on Sunday.
Disputed Medicine Costs Hits Addicts
The cost of drugs used to treat heroin addicts is at the centre of a dispute between the Republic’s Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Irish Pharmaceutical Union. The pharmacists are in dispute over the medicine prices paid to members by the government body.
Ireland Stakes A Place At World Food Show
Irish companies are taking part in the world's largest food and drink fair, Anuga, which is currently being held in Germany.
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