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Irish News on Mon, Jun 3 2019, 2,557 days ago

Dundalk Hit-And-Run 'Deliberate Act Of Endangerment'
Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses following a hit-and-run incident in Dublin, Co Louth, which has been described as a "deliberate act of endangerment". It is understood that a silver Ford Focus, registration 99-D-25111, mounted the footpath and struck a man, aged in his 30s.
Major Search Operation Ongoing For Missing Jet-Skier
A major search operation is ongoing on Lough Ree in the Midlands after a woman went missing while jet-sking. The operation was launched on Sunday evening after a woman failed to return to shore at the lake, which borders Westmeath and Longford.
Witnesses Sought To Fatal Collision In Dublin
Gardaí have issued an appeal for information regarding a fatal road traffic collision in Dublin over the weekend. A woman, aged in her 70s, died when the car she was driving crashed on Windgate Road, Howth at about 3.20pm on Sunday afternoon.
127,000 People Remain On Eight Hospital Waiting Lists
New information provided to Fianna Fáil has revealed that 127,000 people are on eight waiting lists in primary care, with more than 18,000 waiting over a year.
Restoring NI's Power-Sharing Institutions 'Necessary And Possible' - SF
Restoring Northern Ireland's power-sharing institutions is "necessary and possible", Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has said at the conclusion of the first phase of talks. Deputy McDonald said: "We are now at the end of this phase of the talks.
Katie Taylors Becomes Unified World Lightweight Boxing Champion
Katie Taylor has defeated Belgium's Delfine Persoon to become the unified WBA, IBF, WBO, and WBC lightweight world boxing champion. The fight at Madison Square Gardens in New York went 10 rounds, with Bray's Katie Taylor winning by a slight points margin.
€7.5m Funding Announced For Apprenticeship Programmes
Capital funding of more than €7.5 million capital has been announced to support Apprenticeship Programmes by the Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D.

Irish News on Fri, Jun 3 2016, 3,652 days ago

AAA Calls For Protest Against Donald Trump Visit
The Anti Austerity Alliance (AA) has called for a protest against Donald Trump after the US Presidential hopeful revealed he would be visiting Ireland next month.
Gangs And Drugs A 'Huge Factor' In Limerick – Quinlivan
Drugs and gang activity is still a "huge factor" in Limerick City, according to Sinn Féin's Maurice Quinlivan. During a debate on the Order of Business on gang warfare, Deputy Quinlivan urged the government to publish legislation in order to deal with ongoing gang and drugs issues.
HIQA Children's Services Report Identifies Social Worker Shortage
A shortage of social workers has been identified in an HIQA Report on Children's Services in 2015. However, despite the shortage, the report stated that overall there was good social work practice with children and families in foster care, as well as the child welfare and protections services.
Man Arrested After Cannabis Herb Seizure In Co Carlow
A man has been arrested after cannabis worth an estimated €100,000 was seized during a Gardaí search operation in Co Carlow. Gardaí from the Kilkenny/Carlow Divisional Drugs Unit and the Garda Dog Unit carried out a planned search of a premises in Carlow Town shortly after 2:30pm on Thursday.
Two People Arrested Over Organised Crime In Cork
Gardaí have arrested two people as part of an investigation into organised crime and serious assaults in Cork city. A man, aged 21, and a woman, aged 20, were arrested this morning, 03 June in the Blarney area.
Appeal Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old From Meath
Gardai are appealing for help to trace the whereabouts of a missing 14-year-old girl from Co Meath. Karla O Reilly was last seen in Ballivor shortly after midnight on 31 May. She is described as being 5'8" in height with brown hair with blonde ends and blue eyes.
Man Arrested Over Alleged Italian Fraud Offence
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an alleged fraud offence carried out on an Italian man in Italy. Gardaí attached to the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigations arrested the suspect after he attempted to withdraw funds from a bank on Thursday.

Irish News on Wed, Jun 3 2015, 4,018 days ago

Man Dies In Crash In Co Galway
A man has died following a collision in Ballinsloe, Co Galway. The crash occurred just after 10.30pm on Tuesday at Clookeenkerrill. It is understood the man was killed after the vehicle crashed into a tree. A post-mortem examination is to be carried out.
Urgent Call For Au Pairs To Be Protected
Urgent action is needed to ensure Ireland protects the safety and welfare of au pairs caring for children, according to a new paper from the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MCRI).
Thousands Of Students Begin Leaving And Junior Cert Examinations
Almost 120,000 students are sitting down to their Leaving and Junior examinations this morning, Wednesday. Minister for Education, Jan O'Sullivan TD, wished all the students the best of luck.
Former Labour Leader Not Seeking Election Nomination
Former Labour leader Eamon Gilmore has announced he is not seeking a nomination as a candidate for the next General Election.
Man Arrested In Connection With Murder Of Andrew Guerrin
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Andrew Guerrin. The 37-year-old victim's body was discovered on Steelstown Lane, Dublin on Saturday 23 May. The man is currently being detained at Clondalkin Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 – Criminal Justice Act 1984.
TUI To Recommend Members Reject Pay Agreement Plans
The Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI) is to recommend that members reject the new pay agreement plans. A ballot of TUI members will take place in the autumn.
Robinson Calls For Garda To Release Kingsmill Files
The Irish Government has been urged to ensure that Garda releases all files relating to the Kingsmill Massacre to the Senior Coroner's Office. DUP Leader, Peter Robinson, accompanied by Nigel Dodds MP and Arlene Foster MLA, met with the Irish Foreign Minister Charlie Flanagan on Tuesday.

Irish News on Tue, Jun 3 2014, 4,383 days ago

Dublin Ranked 10th Most Congested City In The World
A new survey has revealed that Dublin is the 6th most congested city in Europe, and 10th in the world. The fourth annual global traffic report, produced by Sat Nav maker TomTom, ranked the city in the world's top ten most congested, along with Mexico City, Istanbul and Rio de Janeiro.
Cannabis Seized In Co Kildare
Gardaí in Co Kildare have seized cannabis worth an estimated €800,000. The find was made during a planned search of a house in Crossmorris on Monday. Officers seized 40kg of cannabis herb in the search. A 43-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the find.
€300,000 Investment Announced For Tourism Initiatives
Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar has announced an investment of over €300,000 to boost Dublin city centre tourism projects, with €152,650 for St Patrick’s Cathedral visitor centre and €150,000 for whiskey museum on College Green.
Elderly Man Dies In Galway House Fire
Gardaí in Co Galway have reported the death of a 73-year-old man in a house fire. Clifden fire service was called to the scene of a house fire at around 23:30 on Monday night. The man's body was discovered in the house, where he lived alone.
Over 100 Officers Conduct Searches In Waterford
A series of coordinated raids have been carried out across Waterford as part of a targeted investigation into organised crime in the city. The raids were led by units from the Garda Armed Response Division, with over 100 officers carrying out searches at a number of homes and premises.
US Multinational Expansion Creates 175 Jobs In Sligo
One hundred and seventy five new jobs have been created in Sligo following an €85m investment by US multinational AbbVie. The biopharmaceutical firm has expanded its Sligo plant, at which it is working on products that address "some of the world's most complex diseases".
Union And Management Meet Over Bausch + Lomb Ultimatum
Talks were held this morning on the future of the Bausch + Lomb plant in Waterford, following an announcement that the plant would close if an agreement could not be reached over 200 job cuts and a 20% pay cut.

Irish News on Mon, Jun 3 2013, 4,748 days ago

O'Connor Condemns Gangland Shooting In Dublin
Fianna Fáil Local Area Representative for Tallaght Charlie O'Connor has strongly condemned the latest gangland shooting in Dublin and has called on Tallaght residents to cooperate fully with the gardaí.
Tens Of Thousands Take Part In Mini Marathons
Ten of thousands of people are expected to run mini marathons in Cork and Dublin today. The Flora Women's Mini Marathon in Dublin began at 2pm this afternoon. 40,000 women are expected to take part in the 10k race. Motorists are being advised extensive traffic restrictions will be put in place.
Ireland To Sign The Landmark Arms Trade Treaty
Today the landmark Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) opens for signature at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Ireland is expected to be among the states to sign the treaty today, and has pledged to ratify it as soon as possible.
Third Person Dies Following Crash In Co Kildare
Gardaí have confirmd that a third person, 85 year old James O Brien of Kilkea, Castledermot, Co Kildare, has died today following Friday's crash near Athy, Co.Kildare.
ICTU Concerned About Long-Term And Youth Unemplyment
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has said that although the fall in jobless numbers is welcome, it cannot disguise continued high levels of long-term and youth unemployment.
Cannabis Taken By Two Women Was Not Contaminated
Gardai in Drogheda have established that cannabis that was tested after two women were left seriously ill in hospital, was not contaminated. The Garda Superintendent Gerry Smith in Drogheda said: "We can confirm that results of tests carried out on cannabis found it was not contaminated.
Man Injured In Dublin Attack
A man has been injured in a serious attack in Dublin. It happened in Kearn's Place at around 2am this morning. The victim, believed to be in his 30s, was slashed across the face. He is currently at St James's Hospital, where his injuries are being described as "superficial".

Irish News on Fri, Jun 3 2011, 5,479 days ago

Steel Door Kills Four-Year-Old Boy
Gardai have described the death of a four-year-old in Donegal Town as a "tragic accident". The boy was playing in a yard yesterday near his home when a six-foot steel door fell on him. He was was pronounced dead at the scene.
Drugs Worth €540,000 Seized In Kerry
Gardaí in County Kerry have seized drugs worth an estimated €540,000. The discovery was made in the Lee Drive area of Tralee. Around 10 kilos of suspected methadone was seized along with eight thousand ecstacy tablets. A 28-year-old woman was arrested but was later released.
Killer's Stormont Role 'To Continue', Says MP
One of the North's most prominent republicans, the Stormont Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness has refused to reconsider his party's appointment of a convicted killer as a Stormont adviser to one of his Sinn Fein Executive colleagues.
Aer Lingus Strike Talks Continue
Talks are continuing today in a bid to avoid travel disruption for Aer Lingus passengers next week. Following a ballot of its members, where 87% voted in favour of industrial action, IALPA / IMPACT wrote to Aer Lingus confirming its intention to take such action.
RTÉ Account Of Election Published
RTÉ has published a compelling up close and personal account of Election 2011, which was launched by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny at the Royal Irish Academy in Dublin yesterday.
Galway Based Drama Lucky Run Wins StoryLand
The votes are in and Galway based drama Lucky Run is the winner of StoryLand, RTÉ's online drama competition.
Cross Border Road Inquiry Continues
The North's Roads Service and its contractors have been congratulated for the completion of a major programme of works with a welcome for the planned £4.1million for structural road maintenance in Co Tyrone's Omagh District this year.

Irish News on Thu, Jun 3 2010, 5,844 days ago

Daíl Suspended After Row
The Daíl was suspended for 15 minutes today after a row erupted in the chamber over a planned adjournment to run until next Wednesday.
Deported Activist Hurt As Ship Nears Gaza
As tension mounts over the imminent arrival of an Irish Aid vessel into the Israeli guarded waters, it has emerged that an Irish citizen deported from Israel was injured in scuffles with security personnel late last night.
Second Arrest Over Cork Pub Shooting
A second man has been arrested over the unlawful possession of firearm in a pub in County Cork. Gardaí made the arrest yesterday evening. He is aged in his 30s and, according to Gardaí, is held in connection with the unlawful possession of a firearm at Blarney Sreet in Cork on May 21.
Callely Case Considered By Expenses Committee
The issue of Fianna Fáil Senator Ivor Callely's expenses is to face close scrutiny at the Seanad Committee on Members' Interests today.
Purvis Quits Party Over 'UVF Link'
A recognised 'voice' for the illegal Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) in the North has been silenced. The Progressive Unionist Party (PUP) leader Dawn Purvis confirmed she has quit the party, only days after a murder on the Shankill Road.
Ryanair Brands MLA Wilson 'Fat Cat'
Ryanair's Stephen McNamara has branded the Northern Ireland Finance Minister a "fat cat" during a row over the budget flyer's baggage costs.

Irish News on Wed, Jun 3 2009, 6,209 days ago

Man Stabbed To Death In Galway
A man in his 20s has been found stabbed to death in the early hours of this morning. Gardaí on patrol in the area found the man lying critically injured on the pavement. He was brought to University Hospital, but was pronounced dead at 3am.
Christian Brothers Denied Abuse Until Two Weeks Ago
The Christian Brothers, whose systematic abuse of children was revealed in the recent Ryan Report, were continuing to deny the abuse occurred right up until the publication of the document two weeks ago.
Taoiseach To Meet Reformatory Victims Groups
Groups representing former residents of Ireland's religious reformatories are to meet with Taoiseach Brian Cowen.
Latest Arrest Made In Sinanapayen Inquiry
Another man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Frenchman Charles Sinanapayen. Gardaí at Bray investigating the fatal shooting of the 32-year-old in Co Wicklow arrested a man in his 20s this morning.
Aer Lingus Staff On Board Lost Air France Flight
Irish flag-carrier, Aer Lingus has confirmed that two of its employees were on board the Air France flight that disappeared over the Atlantic Ocean on Monday. It is understood that the men were from eastern Europe and had worked as baggage handlers at Dublin airport.
Kenny Slams Sinn Féin Coalition Claims
Fine Gael Leader Enda Kenny has rejected claims he asked if Sinn Féin would be prepared to support him as Taoiseach after the 2007 General Election.
Irish Woman Dies From Spiked Indonesian Cocktail
An Irish woman has died in Indonesia after drinking contaminated alcohol, part of a 'rogue' batch, in Indonesia. The death brings the total number killed by the lethal batch of Indonesian palm wine 'Arack' to 23.
Arrest Follows Ferry Theft
A lifeboat crew was yesterday rammed after they tried to stop a stolen ferry boat. The vessel was taken in the early hours of Tuesday morning from the pier at Arranmore Island - three miles off Co Donegal and then beached on the mainland.
Mentally-Ill Woman Missing From HSE Care
A Co Roscommon woman who has been missing from a Health Service Executive (HSE) residential centre since last month, has now sparked concerns for her safety.

Irish News on Tue, Jun 3 2008, 6,574 days ago

Cowen Convinces Farmers Of Yes Vote
Threats of a No vote recommendation by the Irish Farmer’s Association are expected to diminish following assurances of protection by the Government.
Anticipation For Explanation At Tribunal From Ahern
Anticipation is mounting over the former Taoiseach's explanation regarding alleged large sterling payments lodged into his account. Bertie Ahern will be reappearing at the Mahon Tribunal over the coming days where he is expected to provide an explanation over revelations by his former secretary.
Minister Looks To Geothermal Power
The government's energy minister has launched a public consultation process on options for the development of geothermal energy in Ireland.
€4.3 Million Airstrip For Island Of 200
Inishbofin island is to get air links for the first time, 20 years after it was first proposed. The airstrip is to be built near Clifden, Co Galway ensuring flights in and out of the island, home to 200 residents, 9km off the north Connemara coast.
Irish food prices rising faster than EU average
A study by the European statistics agency has reportedly shown annual food price rises in Ireland have shot up way above inflation. Reports this morning say the Eurostat figures show Irish food prices rose by 8.
EU To Rule On Irish Deportation Of Non-EU Spouses
The EU high court is to hear a landmark case on whether non-EU spouses of European citizens in Ireland can be legally deported. The hearing involves four cases of non-Irish European citizens living in Ireland who are married to non-EU spouses that failed in their applications for asylum.
Over 65,000 Builders Unemployed By Next Year
A report by the national employment authority has said over one quarter of builders will be out of work by the end of next year.
Irish Students Invade American Politics
An Irish law student has been selected to work for US Presidential front-runner, Barack Obama over the next two months. Peter Mannion from Tuam, a second year corporate law student at NUI Galway, will spend the summer working in Mr Obama's office.
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