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Irish News on Fri, Jan 19 2018, 2,922 days ago

8th Amendment Has Been Shown To Cause Real Damage To Irish Women - Martin
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has announced his support for repealing the Eight Amendment.
DCC Plan To Sell Magdalene Laundry Must Be Rejected
Dublin City Council's plan to sell the last remaining Magdalene Laundry must be rejected by Councillors, Fianna Fáil General Election Candidate in Dublin Central, Mary Fitzpatrick, has said.

Irish News on Thu, Jan 19 2017, 3,287 days ago

Bus Éireann Proposal 'Blueprint For Destruction Of Company' - SIPTU
SIPTU has accused management at Bus Éireann of producing a "blueprint for the destruction of the company". SIPTU condemned the latest proposal presented to workers on Wednesday evening as "horrendous and totally unacceptable".
Appeal Issued For Missing Teenager
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help to trace the whereabouts of 17-year-old Courtney Twomey, who has been reported missing from Kells, Co Kilkenny. The teenager was last seen at approximately 9.45pm on Tuesday, 17 January.

Irish News on Tue, Jan 19 2016, 3,653 days ago

Justice Minister Urged To Explain Monitoring Of Journalists
Sinn Féin have expressed "grave concerns" following reports of the monitoring of journalists' phone records.
SF Criticise Govt On Child Homelessness
The government has been criticised for its record on dealing with child homelessness by Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Children, Robert Troy.
Five Hundred New Jobs Announced In Co Clare
Fine Gael have welcomed the announcement of 500 new jobs in Clare by healthcare recruitment company, TTM. TD for Clare and Chairman of the Oireachtas Foreign Affairs Committee, Pat Breen, said the announcement was "very good news" for the region.
Action Plan For Jobs 2016 Published By Govt
The government has announced its Action Plan for Jobs 2016, the fifth in the annual series of jobs plans, aimed at building a new, sustainable economy based on enterprise, exports and innovation.
350 New Jobs At Dublin Airport Announced By DAA
The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has announced 350 new jobs at Dublin Airport due to an increase in passenger numbers. Welcoming the news Labour TD Brendan Ryan said: "I am pleased by (the) announcement and that it comes on foot of a bumper year for Dublin Airport.
Tenant And Landlord Mediation Free Under New Bill
Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Alan Kelly, has announced the commencement of the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2015.
Minister For Foreign Affairs Attends EU Meeting On Syria And Iraq
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, has attended a meeting of European Union Foreign Minister in Brussels, to discuss Syria, Iraq, Ukraine and the Middle East Peace Process were discussed. The meeting was the first gathering of the Foreign Affairs Council in 2016.
New Criminal Justice Bill 2016 Published
The new Criminal Justice (Offences relating to Information Systems) Bill 2016 has been published by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald.
Drone Registration Campaign Begins
A national awareness campaign has been launched to let owners of drones over 1kg that they must now be registered with the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA).

Irish News on Mon, Jan 19 2015, 4,018 days ago

Rural Limerick Death A 'Tragic Accident' - Garda
Gardaí investigating the discovery of a 65-year-old woman's body outside a neighbours house in rural Limerick are no longer treating the death as suspicious. It is understood that a post-mortem examination of Teresa Nyst ruled out a "criminal or violent" death.
100 New Jobs Announced In Shannon
One hundred new jobs are to be created in Shannon with the opening of a European manufacturing plant by AMAX.
Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Road Crash
Gardaí in Co Westmeath are appealing to witnesses of a fatal road accident on the Athlone bypass on Sunday afternoon. A five-month-old baby boy died after the car he was travelling in veered off the road onto the hard shoulder and collided with the crash barrier.
Govt Urged To Look Again At Mortgage Legislation
New legislation introduced to protect mortgage holders has been described as a "cop out" by Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance, Michael McGrath.
River Searches Carried Out For Missing Man
Garda sub aqua divers and members of Kilkenny river rescue have carried out a search of the River Nore in Co Kilkenny for a 33-year-old man. It is understood that the man was walking along the river bank with a group of friends at about 01:30 on Sunday morning when he entered the water.
Body Recovered Of Missing 61-Year-Old
Officers from the Garda Water Unit have found the body of a 61-year-old woman who had been missing for more than five days. Marian Power had been missing since Monday morning of last week, when she was last seen leaving St Edmundsbury Hospital in Lucan in Co Dublin.
Met Éireann Warns Of Continuing Bad Weather
Forecaster Met Éireann has warned of continuing bad weather conditions with outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow expected throughout Monday. As overnight temperatures dropped into minus figures, the forecaster warned people of widespread ice and frost, saying that it would impact those travelling.
'I Am A Gay Man' - Health Minister Leo Varadkar
The Minister for Health, has publicly revealed that he is gay. Minister Leo Varadkar made the statement during an interview with RTÉ Radio, saying that he had chosen to speak publicly in order to fully support the government's referendum on marriage equality.
Three Injured And Three Arrested In Longford Car Chase
Three people required hospital treatment following a high-speed car chase in Longford on Saturday night. Gardai said a patrol car was carrying out a routine circuit of the town when it tried to stop a car. However, the car sped off at speed and gardai gave chase.

Irish News on Thu, Jan 19 2012, 5,114 days ago

Bodies Pulled From Sunken Trawler
The search for missing fishermen off the west Cork coast continues after two bodies were recovered two bodies today. The body of Egyptian fisherman Attea Shaban, 26, was pulled from the Tit Bonhomme by Garda divers at around 9.45am this morning.
Woman Killed In Galway Collision
A woman has died in a road collision in County Galway on Wednesday evening. Gardai in Carraroe said they are investigating the fatal collision, which occurred on the R336 at Baile na hAbhann at approximately 6pm. The female pedestrian in her 40’s was fatally injured when she was struck by a car.
Senator Calls For Caring Transport
A Labour has called for Ireland's public transport to consider older and rural communities in its planning.
Action Needed To Combat 'Food Imbalances'
Immediate action is needed at the EU level to combat "unfair and anti-competitive" practices across the food supply chain, according to Fianna Fail.
Rabbitte Denies TV Tax Is Additional
Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte has said the plans for the broadcasting chargewould not be an additional tax if introduced.
Appeal Over Armed Robbery At Shopping Centre
An appeal has been launched after the robbery of a shopping centre in Dublin on Thursday. The armed robbery took place in Donaghmeade Shopping Centre on a Cash in Transit van. The robbery occurred at approx 10.
Appeal For Person Missing In Navan
An appeal has been launched for the whereabouts of a man in 50s who has went missing from his home in County Meath.
Vita Cortex Talks Continue
Talks aimed at bringing a just resolution to the Vita Cortex dispute will resume at the Labour Relations Commission on Friday 20th January. On Tuesday the workers' SIPTU representatives and Vita Cortex management attended an initial LRC meeting at the Carrigaline Court Hotel, Cork.
Rabbitte Publishes Report on North South Interconnector
Minister for Energy, Pat Rabbitte, has published the report on the possibility of a North, South underground power line. The report by an International Expert Commission completed its report on whether it was feasible to construct, within six months, undergrounding Meath-Tyrone 400KV power lines.

Irish News on Wed, Jan 19 2011, 5,479 days ago

Cowen To Discuss Election After Vote Win
Irish Premier Brian Cowen has won last night's vote of confidence in his leadership, but is not yet out of trouble as he meets to discuss a date for the upcoming election. Some 71 Fianna Fail TDs in the Fianna Fail parliamentary party voted by secret ballot at a meeting last night.
Roster Row Leads To Flight Cancellations
The ongoing row over new rosters at Aer Lingus has prompted the cancellation of some ten flights, affecting over 1,000 passengers.
Arrests Follow 500K Drug Seizure
Two men have been arrested in connection with a major drug seizure in Dublin that led to the discovery of an estimated €500,000 worth of various drugs.
Intel 'Vote Of Confidence' Boosts Ireland
Brian Cowen has described the decision by the Intel Corporation to invest $500 million at its Leixlip facility as a "great vote of confidence in both the Republic of Ireland's economy and in the quality of its Irish workforce".
Eight Million Bootleg Cigs Seized
Seven men have been arrested and around eight million counterfeit cigarettes, hidden in a shipment of under-floor heating pipes have been seized by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) along the Irish border.

Irish News on Tue, Jan 19 2010, 5,844 days ago

Body Of New Born Found In Mayo
The body of a new born baby has been discovered in a house in County Mayo. Gardai have launched an investigation in the harrowing discovery of the body of what is believed to be a full term baby boy in a house in a village near Westport yesterday.
SF Child Abuse 'Scandal' Escalates
Sinn Féin has insisted it "acted correctly" in the handling of child abuse allegations against a political representative.
Cannibas Lorry Intercepted By Gardaí
A lorry carrying over €1 million worth of cannibas has been intercepted by Gardaí. The find came following an intelligence led operation by Gardaí from the Divisional Task Force in Santry and Balbriggan Gardaí.
Lurgan Shooting Was 'Revenge' Attack
The police in the North are seeking help from the public as they probe a paramilitary-style shooting in the Kilwilkie area of Lurgan, Co Armagh last night.
Irish Tennis Player Makes History
An Irish tennis player has earned a place in the history books after winning a match at a grand slam competition. The 25-year-old Louk Sorensen became the first Irishman to win a grand slam match in 25 years when he defeated Yen-Hsun Lu in the first-round of the Australian Open.
GRA Withdraw Threat Of Action After Questionnaire
The Garda Representative Association have withdrawn their threat of taking industrial action over pay and conditions.
Cabinet To Discuss Bank Inquiry
Speculation is mounting that the Government may be relenting to increased pressure from the opposition to hold a public inquiry into the banking bailouts, as the Cabinet meets to discuss the issue today.
RSA Urge Scrappage Schemers To Check Safety Rating
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging anyone considering buying a new car under the Government's car scrappage scheme to closely examine the safety performance of the car before buying.

Irish News on Mon, Jan 19 2009, 6,209 days ago

Bank Resignations Lead To Stocks Crash
The resignation of five banking directors, including the Bank of Ireland's Chief Executive has precipitated a massive fall in the Dublin stock exchange today.
Two Killed On Weekend Roads
Two men have died on Ireland's roads this weekend, following warnings of poor driving conditions. One man, who was the driver (aged 23 years), was killed while two others were seriously injured, when the silver BMW car they were travelling in crashed into an entrance pillar.
Public Sector Cuts Spark Outrage
Following speculation over major cuts in the public sector wages and jobs, workers' groups have slammed the proposals to curtail public spending. Rubbishing the plans, the Irish Nurses Organisation has claimed the Government cannot legally reduce the pay of nurses and midwives.
Bank Chiefs Cash Up
Amid the growing banking difficulties, five top bankers have resigned from their posts.
Under 25s Unemployment Sparks Brain Drain Fear
Fears over an Irish 'brain drain' have mounted following the latest live register figures, which show the amount of under 25s now claiming benefits has doubled.
Controversy Over Anglo-Irish Bill
The Government's plans to effectively nationalise the Anglo-Irish bank has led to major controversy over a retracted clause uncovered as the paper work is put together.
Teachers Union Calls IBEC Attack 'Scandalous"
The Teachers Union of Ireland is calling on all public-sector employers to reject their membership of the Irish Business And Employers Confederation following what it calls, "scandalous" remarks.
EU Boost For Dairy Farmers
Irish dairy farming has received a much-needed boost, following the announcement by EU Commissioner for Agriculture, Mariann Fischer Boel, to introduce a series of supportive measures for the sector.
Body Recovered As Donegal Search For Doctor Continues
As volunteers and coast guard personnel battled strong storms in continuing searches for missing Belfast-born doctor Deirdre Donnelly-O'Flaherty along the east coast of the Inishowen Peninsula at the weekend, the body of another missing person was recovered near the border, in Co Down.
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