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Irish News on Tue, Mar 10 2020, 2,191 days ago

South Dublin Cllrs Criticised For Voting For Sale Of Public Land
Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin has voiced his disappointment that a majority of councillors on South Dublin County Council has voted to support the sale of public land to a private developer to deliver homes in Killinarden in Tallaght.

Irish News on Fri, Mar 10 2017, 3,287 days ago

FF Slams Plans To Close Dublin Airport Tourist Information Office
Fianna Fáil has slammed plans by Fáilte Ireland to close the last tourist information office in Dublin Airport. Speaking in Dáil Éireann earlier this week, Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Trade Darragh O'Brien TD described the decision as "nonsensical".
SIPTU Welcomes Measures In New Sexual Offences Bill
Measures which criminalise prostitution in the new Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017 have been welcomed by trade union SIPTU. The Bill passed both Houses of the Oireachtas last month.
Man Dies Following Hit-And-Run
A man has died following a hit-and-run incident in Dublin. The victim, named as 28-year-old Karl Robertson was out jogging when he was hit by a van on Hazlewood Drive in Artane at around 9.50pm on Wednesday night, 08 March. He was taken to hospital but has since died from his injuries.

Irish News on Thu, Mar 10 2016, 3,652 days ago

Man Critical Following Clonakilty Road Accident
A man, aged in his 30s, is in a critical condition in hospital following a serious road traffic accident in Clonakilty, Co Cork. A car and a 4x4 collided two miles east of Togher Village on the Bantry to Crookestown Rd, known locally as Bantry Line, at approximately 17:30 on Wednesday.
Man Charged In Connection With Pharmacy Robbery
A man, aged in his 40s, is due to appear before Blanchardstown District Court charged in connection with the robbery of a pharmacy.
Eir Announces 50 New Apprenticeship Roles
Broadband provider eir has announced details of 50 new apprenticeship roles in the second years of its recruitment programme.
OPW Announces Changes To Skellig Michael Transportation System
The Office of Public Works (OPW) is to make changes to how tourists travel to and from Skellig Michael World Heritage site in Co Kerry.
SIPTU Announce Ceremony Dedicated To ICA
A march and ceremony is to be held by trade union SIPTU to unveil a plaque dedicated to the Irish Citizen Army (ICA) outside the Marino College of Further Education, Connolly House, on Friday, 11 March.
Second Meeting Of Dairy Forum Held Ahead Of Key Meeting Of EU Agriculture Ministers
Key stakeholders from the Irish dairy sector have met with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, at the second meeting of the Dairy Forum.
Cocaine Seized In Portlaoise
A quantity of cocaine worth an estimated €35,000 has been seized by Revenue Officers in a joint operation with Gardaí in Portlaoise. The drugs were discovered during the search of a house in Portlaoise where a 38-year-old female was arrested.
FF Aims To Create 250,000 New Jobs Over Five Years
Fianna Fáil is aiming to create up to 250,000 new jobs over the next five years by supporting Irish enterprises, TD for Longford – Westmeath, Robert Troy, has said.
New TDs Urged To Scrap Water Charges 'Once And For All'
New TDs have been urged to "seize the opportunity to get rid of water charges once and for all" by Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan. Deputy Boylan called on incoming TDs to demand that the Irish River Basin Management Submission be withdrawn and amended to reflect the election result.

Irish News on Tue, Mar 10 2015, 4,018 days ago

Men Sought Over Attempted Armed Bank Robbery
Gardaí have appealed for information about an attempted armed robbery of a bank in Dunboyne, Co Meath on Tuesday morning. It is understood that two masked men, believed to have been carrying firearms, entered a Bank of Ireland branch through its roof shortly after 9am.
Garda Ordered To Release In-Car CCTV Of Alleged 'Heart Attack' Traffic Stop
Garda Síochána has been ordered to release all in-car CCTV footage of an incident in which a man claimed that he started to have a heart attack after being stopped by officers.
Temple Street Restrictions Extended
Temple Street Children's Hospital has extended a visiting restriction "until further notice". On Monday the hospital said it would only allow parents and guardians to visit patients, due to an increase in the number of cases of a highly contagious vomiting bug.
Fianna Fáil Concerned Over 'Shocking Surge' In Hospital Waiting Times
Fianna Fáil has raised concerns over what it calls a "shocking surge" in hospital waiting lists across Dublin hospitals.
Sinn Féin Welcome Release Of Anti-Water Charge Protestors
Sinn Féin has welcomed news that the anti-water charge protestors jailed in Portlaoise Prison have been released.
Elderly Couple Found Dead In Churchtown
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of the bodies of an elderly man and woman in Churchtown, Dublin, on Monday night. Gardaí found the bodies after responding to a report of concern for the man and woman's welfare.
RTÉ Launch Five Week 'Public Service Statement' Consultation
A five-week consultation process on how RTÉ is fulfilling its public service commitments has got underway. The consultation will help inform the public-service broadcasters new 'public service statement', which it is required to produce every five years.

Irish News on Mon, Mar 10 2014, 4,383 days ago

NTMA To Hold Bond Auction
The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) has announced it will hold a bond auction on Thursday 13 March, the first such auction since 21 September 2010.
Govt Plans For Free GP Care Are 'Doomed' - IMO
The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has warned the Government that its plans to introduce free GP care are doomed to failure unless there are full negotiations with GPs on all aspects of the Contract so as to ensure there are proper resources to deliver care for patients.
€15m Fund Announced For Vacant Homes
A €15m fund to bring vacant local authority houses back into use has been launched by Minister for Housing and Planning, Jan O'Sullivan, TD. Local authorities have been asked to submit their proposals for funding under the scheme by 28th March next.
Call For An End To Job Uncertainty At Elverys
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Jobs Dara Calleary has called on NAMA to give serious consideration to the bid by Elverys management to take over the retail chain. There are currently six parties interested in Elverys.
Taoiseach To Meet PM In London
The Taoiseach will travel to Manchester this afternoon to attend a civic reception hosted by Manchester City Council and to officially open phase 1 of the new Irish World Heritage Centre.
Woman's Body Found In Dublin
A woman's body has been discovered in a house in Dublin. The body was found at a property on Woodlawn Park Grove in Firhouse at approximately 1.30pm on Sunday. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Man Attacked In Dublin
A man is being treated in hospital after being stabbed in Dublin on Sunday night. The 29-year-old man was taken to the Beaumount Hospital following the attack which happened on Glin Road, Coolock. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Irish News on Thu, Mar 10 2011, 5,479 days ago

New Dáil, New Day
Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny was elected Taoiseach yesterday by a historic margin of 117 votes to 27. The scale of the new Taoiseach's majority reflected the outcome of a dramatic election, which transformed Fine Gael into the biggest party in the Dáil for the first time.
Priest Takes Leave Pending Abuse Probe
One of the most senior priests in the Down and Connor diocese has taken leave of his duties following allegations of abuse against him. The Diocesan Child Safeguarding office received the allegations in late January.
Anger As North's Budget Voted Through
The Executive budget has been passed by the Assembly at Stormont - but only by 67 votes to 31 after amendments proposed by the Ulster Unionists and the SDLP were defeated and seven hours of debate on Wednesday.
Céilí 'Kicks Off' Dublin St Patrick's Festival
The organisers of Dublin's St Patrick's Festival have announced the return of the festival céilí as part of next week's celebrations. The céilí, which takes place in St Stephen's Green, is one of the first events on this year's festival schedule.
Limerick's 'Festive Tree' Takes Another Tumble
Limerick's accident-prone metal Christmas tree has taken another tumble - this time into the Shannon. Designed as a permanent feature riverside, city-centre feature, plans to light it green for St Patrick's Day were today up in the air as efforts were made to lift it from the river.
Rail Route Numbers Fall Short
In March of last year, the €106 million route from Ennis to Athenry - connecting Galway to Limerick by rail - was opened after years of lobbying in the west.
Exhibition To Gather Memory Research
The latest in a series of laboratory events has opened at The Science Gallery at Trinity College. The Memory Lab offers the opportunity for visitors to become part of the show and take part in real experiments that will be used in formal scientific research.
Safety Focus For North's Prison Service
A conference to promote a safer environment for prisoners and staff is being held by the Northern Ireland Prison Service.

Irish News on Wed, Mar 10 2010, 5,844 days ago

Man Killed In Serious Assault At Tourist Spot
A 25-year-old man has been killed during a serious assault at a tourist spot in Drogheda. The man was seriously injured in the incident and was brought to Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda where he was pronounced dead shortly after 2.30pm yesterday.
Ballast Probe Sees Further Arrests
A Belfast court appearance is pending for three men who have been charged with membership of the outlawed Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF). The trio - aged 32, 40 and 60 - have also been charged in connection with a pipe bomb attack on a house in Larne, Co Antrim seven years ago.
Ex-UTV Man Seeks SDLP Nomination
A former TV anchorman Fearghal McKinney will be confirmed as the SDLP's Westminster election candidate for Fermanagh and South Tyrone later. Mr McKinney, once one of UTV's most recognisable faces, has remained aloof over mounting media speculation regarding his candidacy in recent week.
HSE To Resolve X-ray Delays
The Health Service Executive is to meet management at Tallaght Hospital in Dublin today to tackle the issue of major x-ray delays.
Clare Conservation Project Funds Agreed
Irish Minister of State Tony Killeen has confirmed the allocation of €99,500 to Clare County Council under the Local Authorities Conservation Grants Scheme.
Northern Film Business Develops Future
A Belfast film company which is hoping to achieve export sales of £1million over the next two years has been investing in its future.

Irish News on Tue, Mar 10 2009, 6,209 days ago

'Outrage' Over PSNI Killing
Ireland's political parties have united in condemnation of the killing of a PSNI officer on Monday night in Co Armagh. Police say the shooting happened on Monday night at Lismore Manor, Craigavon, County Armagh, at about 9.45pm.
Gogarty Resigns As Education Spokesman
Paul Gogarty has resigned as the Green Party Education Spokesman. The Dublin Mid-West TD said he took the decision after Green Party members voted at their weekend conference to set up a group to devise the Party's education policies.
Gerry Ryan Agrees To Pay Cut
The RTÉ radio broadcaster Gerry Ryan has finally agreed to join his colleagues by taking a 10% pay cut. Ryan, who salary is €558,000 per year, had resisted taking the pay cut, leading to growing pressure from his listeners and RTÉ's management and the company's director-general Cathal Goan.
Fair City Actor Pleads Guilty To Sex With Teen Boy
A former soap actor has admitted to having sex with a 14-year-old boy and will be sentenced next week. Ex-Fair City actor, Patrick Dunleavy, 42, pleaded guilty yesterday at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to engaging in a sexual act with the boy in January 2007.
Construction Bosses Urge Government To Inject Money Into The Sector
The Construction Industry Federation is asking the Government fresh cash injection into the sector. The move comes following plummeting employment rates in construction, and the CIF are seeking to secure jobs and create more revenue.
Double Blow For Taxi Drivers For Change Campaign
Despite recently well attended protests, pressure group Taxi Drivers For Change have been dealt a double blow with the publication of a damning report, and the passing of their organisation's chairman.

Irish News on Mon, Mar 10 2008, 6,574 days ago

Gunman Tackled In Limerick Pub
Members of the public overpowered a shotgun-wielding man on Sunday night as he prowled a Limerick pub. The man in his 30s entered Quilty’s bar in Thomondgate brandishing a loaded sawn-off shotgun. He moved through the bar pointing the gun at members of the public at around 8.
Teenage Screwdriver Murderers Could Go Free
The killers of two Polish men murdered outside a chip shop in Dublin could go free according to detectives investigating the case.
Shoting Victim 'Was Gang Member'
The man shot dead in West Dublin on Saturday night may have been a gang member. Richie McCormick, 29, was shot in Ronanstown in Dublin as he left his brother's house. Mr McCormick had previously been investigated by the Criminal Assets Bureau and had a string of previous convictions.
‘Tragic’ Woman Gets Seven Years
A South African woman, described by a court as ‘Tragic’, has been given seven years jail for the possession of €80,000 worth of drugs. Sasha Whitehead, 34, was sentenced in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after being found in possession of drugs in a suitcase by Irish customs and excise officers.
Man Arrested Over Kilkenny Woman's Death
Gardaí are continuing to question a man in connection with the death of a 42-year-old woman in Kilkenny over the weekend. Lorraine White died after being rushed to St Luke's Hospital, suffering from major internal injuries, last Saturday morning.
Storm Warning From Water Safety Boss
It's not quite 'Beware The Ides Of March', but the boss of the Irish body charged with water safety matters has warned of serious dangers from this week's storms - which have brought the second week of March surging in.
Fresh Appeals Over Dublin Shootings
Gardaí have renewed appeals for information about two fatal shootings in Dublin over the past few days. John Berney, 29, was murdered in his home in Castlelyon Drive in the Newcastle area of the city on the night of March 6.
Transport Overhaul Will 'Lead To Gridlock'
The € multi-billion transport plan for Dublin is to be rethought amid fears Dublin city centre could grind to a halt in a major gridlock.
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