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Irish News on Fri, Mar 20 2020, 2,191 days ago

Renewed Appeal For Information On Disappearance Of Tina Satchwell
Gardaí have renewed an appeal for information on the disappearance of Tina Satchwell. Tina went missing from her home on Grattan Street in Youghal, Co Cork on 20 March, 2017.

Irish News on Wed, Mar 20 2019, 2,557 days ago

Budget 2019 Pension And Social Welfare Increase To Come Into Effect
Pension and social welfare increases introduced in Budget 2019 will come into effect next week, the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty, has announced.
Play And Recreation Facilities Funding Increased
Funding for children's play and recreation facilities across Ireland is to be increased, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Dr Katherine Zappone TD, has announced. Every year funding is provided to Local Authorities to fund the development of playgrounds across the country.
Renewed Appeal For Information On Missing Woman Tina Satchwell
A renewed appeal for information on the whereabouts of Tina Satchwell has been issued. Mrs Satchwell went missing from her family home in Grattan Street, Youghal two years ago. She was 47-years-old.
Witnesses Sought To Fatal Motorcycle Collision
Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses to a serious collision in Co Cork on Tuesday evening. At about 8pm, a man aged in his 40s, died after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a car at Lough Beg, Ringaskiddy.
SIPTU To Support Fund The Future Protest On College Campuses
SIPTU representatives have confirmed that members working in the Education Sector will be supporting the #FundTheFuture protest on higher education campuses across the country on Thursday, 21st March.
Introduction Of 4-Day Working Week Should Be Examined
The possibility of introducing a four day week and its relationship to productivity should be examined, Labour Party Employment spokesperson, Ged Nash has said.
Sinn Féin Propose Major Changes To Electoral Process
Sinn Féin have published their proposed changes to Ireland's electoral registration process and the creation of the electoral commission. The Sinn Féin electoral policy proposals are contained in two submissions made to the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government on the issue.

Irish News on Tue, Mar 20 2018, 2,922 days ago

Appeals Issued For Missing Teenagers Roza Jakubowska And Natasha Ottu
Gardaí in Dublin have issued two separate appeals for teenagers reported missing in Mountjoy and Donnybrook. Gardaí at Mountjoy have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Roza Jakubowska who has been missing from the Sherrard Street area, Dublin 1 since 14 March 2018.
Herbal Cannabis Worth Estimated €90,000 Seized In Co Louth
Revenue officers have seized herbal cannabis worth an estimated €90,000 in Dundalk, Co Louth. The drugs were discovered concealed inside blankets which had arrived in Ireland in a package sent from Canada.

Irish News on Mon, Mar 20 2017, 3,287 days ago

'Significant Improvements' Needed In Scoliosis Procedures
The Minister for Health, Simon Harris, has said that "significant improvements" are needed in the treatment of scoliosis. Mr Harris made the comment as he welcomed the publication of the Children's Ombudsman's Report on scoliosis.
Gardaí Appeal For Information Following Serious Assault
Gardaí in Dublin have issued an appeal for information following an attempted robbery and a serious assault of a man at a newsagents in Finglas. At approximately 8.15am on Saturday 18 March, two men entered the newsagents on Fitzmaurice Road and assaulted a male member of staff.

Irish News on Fri, Mar 20 2015, 4,018 days ago

Retained Firefighters 'Overwhelmingly' Support Industrial Action
Siptu have announced that retained firefighters across Ireland have voted "overwhelmingly" in favour of industrial action. The union said that more than 80% of its 2,000 retained firefighter members cast a vote on the motion, with 95% of those voting in favour.
EU Court Rules Ireland Breaching EU Working Time Directive
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Ireland is in breach of EU law for not including the training time of junior doctors as part of EU Working Time (EUWT).
Green Party Calls On NAMA To Scrap Moore Street Plans
The Green Party is urging NAMA to scrap its plans for a shopping centre to be developed on Moore Street in Dublin, after a new survey revealed many buildings earmarked for demolition are of regional architectural importance.
Hiqa Report Leads To New Hospital Hand Hygiene Requirements
A number of new measures are to be introduced to tackle hand hygiene in hospitals. It follows unannounced inspections carried out by the Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) at 49 of the 50 public acute hospitals between February 2014 and January 2015.
Third Of Irish Water Customer Now Registered
Irish Water have reported that some 990,000 customers have now registered for water charges out of its total customer base of 1.5 million. The total number of those registered with the utility is now 1.
Govt Urged To Address 'Shocking Gaps' In Care Of Sexually Abused Children
Fianna Fáil has called on the government to address the "shocking gaps" in the support available to child victims of sexual abuse.
New €50m Cork City Centre Development Proposed
Developer John Cleary is seeking planning permission for a new €50m retail and office development in Cork city centre. The plans proposes a re-development of the former Capitol Cinema site, which would see it converted into a five-storey office, retail and food innovation centre.
Gardaí Discover Man's Body At House In Waterford
An investigation has been launched into the discovery of a man's body at the rear of a house in Waterford. The man's body was found by garda officers at about 14:30 on Wednesday afternoon at the rear of a house on Francis Street.
Renua Candidate Apologises For Twitter Post
Renua Ireland candidate Shane Dunphy has issued an apology for describing sexuality as a "lifestyle choice" in a Twitter post.

Irish News on Thu, Mar 20 2014, 4,383 days ago

Polling Day And Election Spending Orders Signed
Fine Gael have announced the signing of the Local Election Polling Day and Spending Limits orders.
Consultants Say Roscommon Hospital 'Much Safer'
Roscommon Hospital is is delivering a "much safer" service for patients, two leading consultants have announced.
Sinn Féin Back Directly Elected Dublin Mayor
Sinn Féin has announced its backing of the proposal for a directly elected Dublin mayor.
Capita Assest Services Preferred NAMA Bidder
Capita Asset Services (Ireland) has been chosen as the preferred bidder to provide primary and special services on the National Asset Management Agency's (NAMA) portfolio of commercial property loans.
ESRI Publish Report On Rent Trends
New figures on rental prices show that in Dublin rents rose by 2.1% in the last three months of 2013, with apartments rising by 3.1% in the same period. The ESRI report was produced on behalf of the Private Residential Tenancies Board.
OECD Report 'Wake-Up Call' For Government
The findings of the latest OECD report highlighting the affect of childcare costs on families has been described as a "wake-up call" for the government.
Man Critical After Dublin City Centre Attack
A 42-year-old man is said to be in a critical condition after suffering serious head injuries is a suspected assault in Dublin city centre on Wednesday night. According to garda the victim was found on Montague Place, Dublin 2, at about 21:00 last night and was rushed to St James's Hospital.
SIPTU Launch Campaign For Irish Water Meter Workers
SIPTU has launched a campaign to ensure that hundreds of workers employed on the Irish Water Meter Installation programme receive the pay and conditions to which they are entitled. The union say that they have identified numerous cases of non-compliance by main contractors and subcontractors.
Ikea Recall Children's Bed Canopies
Three million canopies, for children's beds sold by Ikea, have been recalled due to a strangulation risk. A spokesperson for the retailer said that they have received reports of children getting entangled in the canopies, with some suffering minor injuries.

Irish News on Wed, Mar 20 2013, 4,748 days ago

Brian Rattigan To Be Sentenced For Prison Drug Dealing
Convicted criminal gang leader Brian Rattigan is due to be sentenced in the Special Criminal Court on charges of dealing drugs from his prison cell. The 32-year-old, from Cooley Road, Walkinstown in Dublin, is currently serving life in prison for committing murder.
Arrests Made Over Suspect Devices Found In Cork
Two men and a woman have been arrested in connection with the discovery of a number of suspect devices found in Cork city last year. A man and a woman in their 30s were detained in Kells, Co Meath on Tuesday, while another man in his 20s was arrested in Mallow, Co Cork.
Minister Urges Health Insurers To Address Costs
Private health insurers need to do more to keep costs down and contain subscription rises, Minister for Health James Reilly has said.
Christian Brother Denies Sexual Abuse Charges
A former Christian Brother and retired teacher has pleaded not guilty at Galway Circuit Criminal Court to six charges of indecent assault. The 73-year-old is charged with the sexual abuse of a young boy at St Joseph's Industrial School in Letterfrack between 30 August 1965 and 4 April 1967.
Garda Representatives Protest Outside Leinster House
A protest is underway outside Leinster House by about 30 representatives of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors and the Garda Representative Association in an ongoing dispute over cuts in earnings under the extension of the Croke Park Agreement.

Irish News on Tue, Mar 20 2012, 5,113 days ago

Victims' Group Criticise Vatican Report
One in Four has said the Vatican is still not accepting responsibility for its role in creating the culture of cover-ups of the sexual abuse of children.
Further Disruptions To Luas Red Line
A fire in buildings close to the Luas route in Dublin city centre at the weekend continue to cause disruptions to the red line. As a result, trams are only operating between Tallaght and Heuston Station today and tomorrow. There is no service from Heuston to the city centre.
Unions Express Opposition To Household Charge
A number of trade unions have today expressed their opposition to the €100 household charge. Unite have urged its 60,000 members to ignore the deadline of March 31 and not to register for the household charge.
British Tax Breaks Could Threaten Irish Film Industry
Tax changes expected to be announced by British chancellor of the exchequer George Osborne in the budget speech tomorrow could threaten Ireland's ability to attract high-end British television drama productions.
Over €50,000 Spent On Wine For State Hospitality
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) spent more than €50,000 on wine the last year, over four times as much as the previous year. Bought for state hospitality the rise is attributed to visits by Queen Elizabeth and US president Barack Obama as well as the Irish presidential election.
Two Arrested Over 2010 Gangland Killing
Two men were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the 2010 shooting of gangland figure Eamon Dunne. Dunne was attending a party at the Faussagh House pub in Cabra on April 23 2010 when he was shot multiple times in the head and body.
Man Charged With Burglary Of Justice Ministers Home
A man is his 20’s has been charged with a break-in at Minister for Justice Alan Shatter’s home over the weekend. The home of the minister, who is currently in Australia, was broken into on Sunday night around 11:30 and the man was arrested a short time later close to the residence in South Dublin.
Vatican To Publish Child Abuse Report
A Vatican report of the child abuse crisis in the Catholic Church is to be published in Rome today. Teams of Vatican-appointed foreign church leaders have compiled the report following visits to Ireland.
Man's Body Lay Undiscovered Since Christmas
A post mortem will be carried out tomorrow on the body of a man that lay undiscovered for three months at his home in Wexford. The body was found on Sunday night after a passerby on Lower John Street in the town centre noticed a Christmas tree in the window with the lights still on.

Irish News on Fri, Mar 20 2009, 6,209 days ago

Body Find Investigated
Gardaí at Rathfarnham are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body of a male in his early 40s at a house on Edmundstown Road. The grim discovery was made this morning at approximately 10am (Friday 20 March).
Donegal House Fire Claims Two Lives
Two lives have been lost following the second fatal house fire in Ireland in the last week. Police said two people died when a fire tore through a home in County Donegal last night. It is believed the blaze broke out around 10pm at the Killygordon property on Cavan Lower.
Police Hunt Car In Murder Probe
Gardaí investigating the fatal shooting of Seamus (Shay) O'Byrne, on the 13th of March are appealing for the public's assistance in establishing the location and movements of a car.
Dublin Taxi Protests Disrupt Traffic
Two separate taxi protest are underway in the Irish capital, with traffic chaos expected to hit major routes in and around Dublin. Thousands of union and non-union drivers are taking part in the demonstrations, one of which will last fours hours, having commenced at 7am.
Ministers Hold Cross-Border Agriculture Meeting
Ongoing moves towards closer co-operation on a range of all-island animal health and welfare issues are on the agenda today as Northern Ireland's Agriculture and Rural Development Minister, Michelle Gildernew led a top level delegation to Dublin.
Second Murdered British Soldier Buried
The second of the two British soldiers tragically murdered outside their barracks in the North has been buried in London.

Irish News on Thu, Mar 20 2008, 6,574 days ago

Ireland Racist?
There was a third more racially motivated incidents last year in the Republic. According to figures released ahead of anti-racism week attacks rose by 33% on 2006.
Ahern Secretary In Tears And Under Pressure At Tribunal
A former secretary of the Taoiseach in his St Luke's constituency office in Drumcondra is to resume testimony at the Mahon Tribunal today. Bertie Ahern's close aide, Grainne Carruth, was reduced to tears on Wednesday after being faced with “incontrovertible” evidence.
Airport Worker Dies In Tragic Accident
An aircraft maintenance worker has died from fatal injuries as he was de-icing a jet at Dublin Airport on Wednesday. The 58 year-old man who was described as a 'veteran' died of injuries sustained in the accident, reportedly in front of his girlfriend who was working alongside him.
Road Accidents Cause Dublin Traffic Mayhem
Heavy delays have spread throughout Dublin due to a series of road accidents across the city. A breakdown on the M50 at the M1 roundabout has blocked the northbound lane of the motorway, causing huge delays back to the Ballymun junction. The Lower Kimmage Road has been closed following a crash.
Further Appeals In Taxi Stabbing Inquiry
Gardaí are continuing their appeal for a couple to come forward in connection to the murder of a man in Blanchardstown on Tuesday evening. Mark Smyth, a 31-year-old taxi driver from the Hawthorns, Duleek, Co Meath was attacked in the Fortlawn estate.
DUP Demands Apology From McAleese
The DUP has demanded an apology over Mary McAleese’s comments over a possible visit from the Queen.
Irish President's Spin
Despite controversy over her later comments on the devolution of justice and policing in Northern Ireland, and its possible impact on an anticipated visit to the Irish Republic by the Queen, President Mary McAleese's sixth meeting with the sovereign has been described in glowing terms.
Father Fined
An Irish priest has written a cheque for almost €200,000 to pay his bill for dodging taxes. Fr O’Donovan, a curate in the Cork parish of Whitechurch, pleaded guilty to 10 charges of tax fraud amounting to a total of €213,000.
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