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Irish News on Fri, Dec 8 2017, 2,922 days ago
Met Éireann Issues Status Orange Warning For Snow And Ice
Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange warning for snow and ice across a number of counties. The Irish National Meteorological Service said "significant falls of snow" are expected from Saturday, 09 December and into Sunday, 10 December.
Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange warning for snow and ice across a number of counties. The Irish National Meteorological Service said "significant falls of snow" are expected from Saturday, 09 December and into Sunday, 10 December.
Irish News on Thu, Dec 8 2016, 3,287 days ago
Shoppers Urged To Be Aware Of Car Park Thefts
Shoppers have been urged to be mindful of retail car park thefts this Christmas, with new figures revealing that €400,000 worth of goods was stolen from shoppers' cars in Ireland last year.
Shoppers have been urged to be mindful of retail car park thefts this Christmas, with new figures revealing that €400,000 worth of goods was stolen from shoppers' cars in Ireland last year.
Irish News on Tue, Dec 8 2015, 3,653 days ago
SF Raises Concerns Over Govt Conduct In Planning Transparency
The government has "serious questions to answer" over allegations it acted to prevent transparency in the planning process. Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams raised concerns following allegations of political corruption highlighted in an RTÉ programme.
The government has "serious questions to answer" over allegations it acted to prevent transparency in the planning process. Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams raised concerns following allegations of political corruption highlighted in an RTÉ programme.
Govt Publish Innovation Strategy
The government has published its new Innovation Strategy - 'Innovation 2020: Excellence, Talent, Impact' – aimed at building on success in science strategy of past decade through highly ambitious private-public collaborations.
The government has published its new Innovation Strategy - 'Innovation 2020: Excellence, Talent, Impact' – aimed at building on success in science strategy of past decade through highly ambitious private-public collaborations.
Seasonal Safety Advice Issued By An Garda Síochána
An Garda Síochána has issued seasonal safety advice in an effort to ensure people have a "safe and happy Christmas".
An Garda Síochána has issued seasonal safety advice in an effort to ensure people have a "safe and happy Christmas".
Ireland Involved In Political Pressure On Japan Over Whaling
Ireland is one of a number of countries involved in a demarche to the Japanese government, expressing "serious concerns" about its whaling activities.
Ireland is one of a number of countries involved in a demarche to the Japanese government, expressing "serious concerns" about its whaling activities.
Illegal Cigarettes Seized In Joint Revenue And Garda Operation
Ten thousand illegal cigarettes have been seized in the Thurles area by Revenue officers in a joint operation with Garda. The 'Excellence' branded cigarettes were seized when officers stopped a car in an intelligence-led operation.
Ten thousand illegal cigarettes have been seized in the Thurles area by Revenue officers in a joint operation with Garda. The 'Excellence' branded cigarettes were seized when officers stopped a car in an intelligence-led operation.
New An Post Chair Announced
Mr Dermot Divilly has been approved as the new Chairperson of An Post for the next five years. Minister for Communications, Energy & Natural Resources, Alex White, obtained Government approval for the appointment.
Mr Dermot Divilly has been approved as the new Chairperson of An Post for the next five years. Minister for Communications, Energy & Natural Resources, Alex White, obtained Government approval for the appointment.
Calorie Count Scheme Must Be Made Compulsory - FG
A compulsory calorie count on menus is now needed following a low voluntary uptake by restaurants, Fine Gael's Catherine Noone has said.
A compulsory calorie count on menus is now needed following a low voluntary uptake by restaurants, Fine Gael's Catherine Noone has said.
Missing West Cork Man Found By Coastguard
A west Cork man reported missing on Monday night has been found "safe and well". Bantry Gardaí launched a search operation, assisted by the Coast Guard Helicopter and local coast guard units.
A west Cork man reported missing on Monday night has been found "safe and well". Bantry Gardaí launched a search operation, assisted by the Coast Guard Helicopter and local coast guard units.
Appeal Issued For Missing 13-Year-Old
Gardaí have appealed for help in tracing 13-year-old Connor McAleer, who has gone missing from his home in Ballyboughal, North Co Dublin. Connor was last seen the vicinity of the Topaz Petrol Station at Lissenhall, Swords, on Friday, 04 December 2015.
Gardaí have appealed for help in tracing 13-year-old Connor McAleer, who has gone missing from his home in Ballyboughal, North Co Dublin. Connor was last seen the vicinity of the Topaz Petrol Station at Lissenhall, Swords, on Friday, 04 December 2015.
Irish News on Mon, Dec 8 2014, 4,018 days ago
Learner Drivers Could Face Penalty Points
New penalty point offences are to take effect from today (8 December), the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, has confirmed.
New penalty point offences are to take effect from today (8 December), the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, has confirmed.
Pedestrian Killed In Co Mayo
A man has died following a collision with a car in Claremorris, Co Mayo. The victim, understood to be in his 70s, was knocked down by a car on the N17 at around 7.30am this morning (8 December). He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle was not injured in the incident.
A man has died following a collision with a car in Claremorris, Co Mayo. The victim, understood to be in his 70s, was knocked down by a car on the N17 at around 7.30am this morning (8 December). He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle was not injured in the incident.
Met Éireann Issues Yellow Weather Warning
A 'yellow' weather warning has been put in place by Met Éireann as southerly winds are expected to reach speeds of between 45 and 65 km/h with gusts up to 110 km/h during Tuesday and Wednesday.
A 'yellow' weather warning has been put in place by Met Éireann as southerly winds are expected to reach speeds of between 45 and 65 km/h with gusts up to 110 km/h during Tuesday and Wednesday.
Pair Charged Over Ballymun Incident
Gardaí in Ballymun investigating an incident on Clare Road in Dublin 9 on 5 December have charged a 42 and a 43-year-old man on 7 December. At about 21:30 on Friday night, it was reported that a number of males wearing balaclavas had been seen acting suspiciously at the rear of a house.
Gardaí in Ballymun investigating an incident on Clare Road in Dublin 9 on 5 December have charged a 42 and a 43-year-old man on 7 December. At about 21:30 on Friday night, it was reported that a number of males wearing balaclavas had been seen acting suspiciously at the rear of a house.
Dublin Lord Mayor Visits Belfast
Dublin Lord Mayor Christy Burke has paid a visit to Belfast. During his trip to the city, he met Belfast Lord Mayor, Councillor Nichola Mallon.
Dublin Lord Mayor Christy Burke has paid a visit to Belfast. During his trip to the city, he met Belfast Lord Mayor, Councillor Nichola Mallon.
Garda Síochána Release 'Twelve Safety Tips Of Christmas'
An Garda Síochána has published its 'Twelve Safety Tips of Christmas' as a guide to the public as to how to protect themselves and their property over the festive period. 1. Drink alcohol responsibly. Wherever the celebration - everyone should promote safe behaviour. 2.
An Garda Síochána has published its 'Twelve Safety Tips of Christmas' as a guide to the public as to how to protect themselves and their property over the festive period. 1. Drink alcohol responsibly. Wherever the celebration - everyone should promote safe behaviour. 2.
Sinn Féin Calls For Govt To Officially Recognise Palestinian State
Sinn Féin is to call on the government to officially recognise the state of Palestine. It is understood the party will use its Private Members time later this week to a table the motion. Gerry Adams TD, Sinn Féin President, recently returned from a visit to the Middle East.
Sinn Féin is to call on the government to officially recognise the state of Palestine. It is understood the party will use its Private Members time later this week to a table the motion. Gerry Adams TD, Sinn Féin President, recently returned from a visit to the Middle East.
Irish News on Thu, Dec 8 2011, 5,114 days ago
High Winds Batter Ireland & Scotland
Northern parts of Ireland were in for a battering today with high winds prompting the Met Office to issue an amber weather warning for Thursday. Irish Sea crossings are likely to face delays as winds will be strongest in the north, while the rest of the country will also see gusts of 60 to 70mph.
Northern parts of Ireland were in for a battering today with high winds prompting the Met Office to issue an amber weather warning for Thursday. Irish Sea crossings are likely to face delays as winds will be strongest in the north, while the rest of the country will also see gusts of 60 to 70mph.
Gilmore Concession As Ireland Faces Three Referendums
Eamon Gilmore has admitted there may be a referendum on Europe as Ireland faces the possibility of three major votes on constitutional issues next year.
Eamon Gilmore has admitted there may be a referendum on Europe as Ireland faces the possibility of three major votes on constitutional issues next year.
Community Group Slams Budget 2012
A group that promotes and supports community work to fight poverty, social exclusion and inequality, the Community Workers Cooperative has strongly criticised Budget 2012. They said it is amounting to a financial attack on the most vulnerable in society.
A group that promotes and supports community work to fight poverty, social exclusion and inequality, the Community Workers Cooperative has strongly criticised Budget 2012. They said it is amounting to a financial attack on the most vulnerable in society.
Martin Slams Closure Of Language Programme
The Fianna Fáil Leader has described as “extremely regressive and short-sighted” the decision to cut the Modern Languages in Primary Schools Initiative (MLPSI) in this week's budget.
The Fianna Fáil Leader has described as “extremely regressive and short-sighted” the decision to cut the Modern Languages in Primary Schools Initiative (MLPSI) in this week's budget.
New Cars Sales 'Brake By A Third'
Government statistics have revealed that the number of new cars licensed in November fell by 34.9% when compared to last year. The Central Statistics Office said there were 1,398 new private cars licensed in November 2011, compared with 2,146 in November 2010.
Government statistics have revealed that the number of new cars licensed in November fell by 34.9% when compared to last year. The Central Statistics Office said there were 1,398 new private cars licensed in November 2011, compared with 2,146 in November 2010.
GPS Could Monitor Lorry Drivers' Rest Periods
The Government has said it is considering the implementation of GPS systems to ensure Irish goods vehicle drivers are complying with rest periods and drive times.
The Government has said it is considering the implementation of GPS systems to ensure Irish goods vehicle drivers are complying with rest periods and drive times.
All Ireland Terrorism Co-operation Praised
Cross border co-operation in the battle against both the dissident terror threat and that from organised criminal gangs has been highlighted in a new report.
Cross border co-operation in the battle against both the dissident terror threat and that from organised criminal gangs has been highlighted in a new report.
Online Betting Tax Worth €20M Per Year
The Irish exchequer could benefit by up to €20 million per year after online betting tax regulations are implemented, the Government has said.
The Irish exchequer could benefit by up to €20 million per year after online betting tax regulations are implemented, the Government has said.
Catholic Majority On North's Dole Queue
A new report has highlighted the denomination of those working in the North with the Stormont Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) publishing figures today relating to religion analysis of the NI Labour Force Survey (LFS).
A new report has highlighted the denomination of those working in the North with the Stormont Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) publishing figures today relating to religion analysis of the NI Labour Force Survey (LFS).
Irish News on Wed, Dec 8 2010, 5,479 days ago
Budget To Get Ireland 'Back On Own Feet'
Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan's widely feared 2010 budget has slashed welfare and increased taxes, prompting heckles within the Dáil that the measures were "an attack on the poor".
Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan's widely feared 2010 budget has slashed welfare and increased taxes, prompting heckles within the Dáil that the measures were "an attack on the poor".
Stormont Budget Deal Stalled
Sinn Fein and DUP politicians are still at loggerheads over an agreed Assembly budget.
Sinn Fein and DUP politicians are still at loggerheads over an agreed Assembly budget.
Water Shortages For Dublin
Dublin City Council is to introduce water restrictions later to deal with supply shortages, it has emerged. A spokesman for the council said water restrictions will mainly be in the form of a reduction in supply between 7pm and 7am on December 8th and 9th.
Dublin City Council is to introduce water restrictions later to deal with supply shortages, it has emerged. A spokesman for the council said water restrictions will mainly be in the form of a reduction in supply between 7pm and 7am on December 8th and 9th.
M1 Dublin Link Boosted At Lisburn
There has been a major investment in roads across a Co Antrim city with the North's Transport Minister Conor Murphy welcoming progress on work totalling £6.4million in the Lisburn area this year - with an important motorway connection being planned as well.
There has been a major investment in roads across a Co Antrim city with the North's Transport Minister Conor Murphy welcoming progress on work totalling £6.4million in the Lisburn area this year - with an important motorway connection being planned as well.
'Ghost Housing' Estates In Focus
The issue of unfinished Houses across the Irish State is to be tackled at top level.
The issue of unfinished Houses across the Irish State is to be tackled at top level.
Dublin Bans Skyscraper Projects
Dublin city councillors have agreed a plan to restrict the construction of tall buildings in Dublin city.
Dublin city councillors have agreed a plan to restrict the construction of tall buildings in Dublin city.
Irish News on Tue, Dec 8 2009, 5,844 days ago
Cabinet Meeting To Finalise Budget
The Cabinet will meet today to discuss the details of tomorrow's Budget. The Budget, which is aiming to make savings of around £4 billion, is widely expected to include salary cuts for public sector workers.
The Cabinet will meet today to discuss the details of tomorrow's Budget. The Budget, which is aiming to make savings of around £4 billion, is widely expected to include salary cuts for public sector workers.
Minister Meets Papal Nuncio
The Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin is meeting with Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Giuseppe Leanza today in the wake of the publication of the Murphy report.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin is meeting with Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Giuseppe Leanza today in the wake of the publication of the Murphy report.
Garda Injured In Shop Robbery
A Garda was injured last night when he tried to prevent a robbery at a shop in Dublin. The incident happened at about 7pm on South Circular Road. The Garda, in his early 30s, was on duty - but in plain clothes - was passing the shop when he saw a man jump over the counter and threaten staff.
A Garda was injured last night when he tried to prevent a robbery at a shop in Dublin. The incident happened at about 7pm on South Circular Road. The Garda, in his early 30s, was on duty - but in plain clothes - was passing the shop when he saw a man jump over the counter and threaten staff.
What's The Beef Over Flags?
There's a row brewing over labelling for Irish beef products - but it's a flag-flying exercise that's more about hard cash and profit than anything political.
There's a row brewing over labelling for Irish beef products - but it's a flag-flying exercise that's more about hard cash and profit than anything political.
Luas Red Line Docklands Extension Opens
The Luas Red Line extension to Dublin's docklands has opened to the public for the first time today, with free transport for commuters until 3pm today. There are four new stops on the new extension - at George's Dock, Mayor Square, Spencer Dock and the Point.
The Luas Red Line extension to Dublin's docklands has opened to the public for the first time today, with free transport for commuters until 3pm today. There are four new stops on the new extension - at George's Dock, Mayor Square, Spencer Dock and the Point.
Irish News on Mon, Dec 8 2008, 6,209 days ago
Five Teens Questioned After Fatal Dublin Shooting
Gardaí investigating the fatal shooting in the East Wall area of Dublin have this afternoon questioned a total of five people in connection with the attack.
Gardaí investigating the fatal shooting in the East Wall area of Dublin have this afternoon questioned a total of five people in connection with the attack.
Missing Student's Body Recovered From Canal
The body of a missing student has been recovered from the Grand Canal Dock in Dublin. Members of the garda underwater unit recovered the body at 10.00am on Saturday from a stretch of the Grand Canal Dock near Mr Houston's apartment.
The body of a missing student has been recovered from the Grand Canal Dock in Dublin. Members of the garda underwater unit recovered the body at 10.00am on Saturday from a stretch of the Grand Canal Dock near Mr Houston's apartment.
At Least 900 Pig Factory Workers Laid Off
One of Ireland's main unions has revealed that around 900 workers have been laid off at four pig-meat plants in Offaly, Leitrim and Tipperary this morning. The job cuts are a result of the dioxin contamination scare, which has led to a mass recall of pork products produced before 7 December.
One of Ireland's main unions has revealed that around 900 workers have been laid off at four pig-meat plants in Offaly, Leitrim and Tipperary this morning. The job cuts are a result of the dioxin contamination scare, which has led to a mass recall of pork products produced before 7 December.
Ryanair Slams Stansted Protest Security Failings
Ryanair - which has had to cancel 52 flights in and out of Stansted today - has called for an investigation into security after climate change activists broke into a secure area of the airport.
Ryanair - which has had to cancel 52 flights in and out of Stansted today - has called for an investigation into security after climate change activists broke into a secure area of the airport.
Polish Tiger Lures Back Its Workers
A resurgent Polish economy is drawing back 1,300 Polish immigrants every week to their homeland, according to a survey published today by recruitment agency CPL.
A resurgent Polish economy is drawing back 1,300 Polish immigrants every week to their homeland, according to a survey published today by recruitment agency CPL.
New Tesco Store Brings 220 Jobs For Drogheda
The opening of a new Tescos store in Drogheda has brought 220 jobs to the town. The new store is located in the Rathmullan Business Centre, off the M1 motorway, and is Tesco Ireland's 15th new premises opened this year.
The opening of a new Tescos store in Drogheda has brought 220 jobs to the town. The new store is located in the Rathmullan Business Centre, off the M1 motorway, and is Tesco Ireland's 15th new premises opened this year.
Fine Gael Call For Govt To Publish EC Report On FÁS
Fine Gael has called on the government to publish a 2002 European Commission report, which is believed to have warned of serious financial mismanagement within FÁS.
Fine Gael has called on the government to publish a 2002 European Commission report, which is believed to have warned of serious financial mismanagement within FÁS.
Haulbowline Is Safe Says Report
The controversial site at Haulbowline has been declared safe by a government report today. The assessment published by the Minister for the Environment John Gormley today has said the risks posed by toxic waste at the former Irish Steel plant in Cork poses no identifiable threat to local residents.
The controversial site at Haulbowline has been declared safe by a government report today. The assessment published by the Minister for the Environment John Gormley today has said the risks posed by toxic waste at the former Irish Steel plant in Cork poses no identifiable threat to local residents.
Thirteen-Year-Old Held Over Dublin Shooting
A 50-year-old father of one has died from a gunshot wound in Dublin, and Gardaí have arrested a 13-year-old boy in connection with the incident. Gardai at Store Street in Dublin are investigating the fatal shooting, which occurred at Shelmalier Road Bargy Road, East Wall, Dublin at approximately 7.
A 50-year-old father of one has died from a gunshot wound in Dublin, and Gardaí have arrested a 13-year-old boy in connection with the incident. Gardai at Store Street in Dublin are investigating the fatal shooting, which occurred at Shelmalier Road Bargy Road, East Wall, Dublin at approximately 7.
Scare Sees Irish Pork Banned In Asia
The Irish pork scare has prompted Japan and Singapore to suspend Irish pork imports, following similar moves by the UK and much of Europe.
The Irish pork scare has prompted Japan and Singapore to suspend Irish pork imports, following similar moves by the UK and much of Europe.
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Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.