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01/02/2008
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Kiely Inquest Adjourned
The inquest into the death of a 15-year-old who died after being struck with a baseball bat in Dublin has been further adjourned. Rebekah Kiely from Carpenterstown died from head injuries after being stuck near the Old Navan Road in Dublin on November 10 2006. Today Coroner Dr Brian Farrell granted an application by Inspector Colm Fox for a further adjournment of the inquest. The inquest will be listed for mention again in May.
Aer Lingus Confident Of Cost-Cutting Deal
Aer Lingus Chief Dermottt Mannion has said he is confident of reaching an agreement with unions on the company's cost-cutting programme. Yesterday's discussion deadline did not yield results however both sides are said to be making progress.
WWI Grenades Found In Dublin Home
Nineteen WWI grenades have been found at a house in the Ballsbridge area of south Dublin. Defence forces were alerted at 11am this morning after workers uncovered the grenades while renovating the house. The area was evacuated and an all-clear has been given.
N55 Blocked After Truck Jack-Knifes
The N55 has been blocked at Granard, Co Longford following a traffic incident this afternoon. A truck has jack-knifed on the main road between Edgeworthstown and Cavan. Roads are reported to be very bad in the area.
Cocaine Factory Discovered
Garda in west Dublin discovered a cocaine-mixing factory yesterday. A 36 year-old-man has been arrested in connection with the discovery in which cocaine with an estimated street value of ¤200,000 was found. Gardaí from the National Drugs Unit arrested the man yesterday afternoon at a unit on Elm Road in the Western Industrial Estate on the Naas Road. A Garda spokesman said a "significant quantity of drugs paraphernalia" was discovered. The man was taken to Clondalkin Garda Station. He is due to appear in court this morning.
Thousands Removed From Medical Card Lists
Thousands of vulnerable people are reportedly being systematically removed from the medical card scheme because of HSE bureaucracy. Reports this morning say the measure is being taken when patients fail to return annual review forms on time. Most of these patients later re-apply and obtain a new card, but have to pay their own medical costs in the intervening period. The situation has been revealed by a Dublin GP who reportedly had almost 1,500 patients deleted from his medical card list in just over two years.
Chad Deployment Reviewed
The decision to postpone the deployment of the first group of Irish soldiers to the central African nation of Chad will be reviewed today. The EU peacekeeping mission to the troubled nation was abruptly postponed last night amid reports that a rebel troop movement forced the closure of Chad's main airport in N'Djamena. Fifty-four members of the Irish Army Rangers were due to depart from Dublin Airport but remain in barracks this morning. Their aircraft remains on standby but it is unclear when the deployment will go ahead. Their job will be to set up camp and help create a safe working zone for the main body of 350 Irish troops who will be deployed to Chad in mid-March. Troops from France, Sweden, Poland and Romania will make up the rest of the mission.
The inquest into the death of a 15-year-old who died after being struck with a baseball bat in Dublin has been further adjourned. Rebekah Kiely from Carpenterstown died from head injuries after being stuck near the Old Navan Road in Dublin on November 10 2006. Today Coroner Dr Brian Farrell granted an application by Inspector Colm Fox for a further adjournment of the inquest. The inquest will be listed for mention again in May.
Aer Lingus Confident Of Cost-Cutting Deal
Aer Lingus Chief Dermottt Mannion has said he is confident of reaching an agreement with unions on the company's cost-cutting programme. Yesterday's discussion deadline did not yield results however both sides are said to be making progress.
WWI Grenades Found In Dublin Home
Nineteen WWI grenades have been found at a house in the Ballsbridge area of south Dublin. Defence forces were alerted at 11am this morning after workers uncovered the grenades while renovating the house. The area was evacuated and an all-clear has been given.
N55 Blocked After Truck Jack-Knifes
The N55 has been blocked at Granard, Co Longford following a traffic incident this afternoon. A truck has jack-knifed on the main road between Edgeworthstown and Cavan. Roads are reported to be very bad in the area.
Cocaine Factory Discovered
Garda in west Dublin discovered a cocaine-mixing factory yesterday. A 36 year-old-man has been arrested in connection with the discovery in which cocaine with an estimated street value of ¤200,000 was found. Gardaí from the National Drugs Unit arrested the man yesterday afternoon at a unit on Elm Road in the Western Industrial Estate on the Naas Road. A Garda spokesman said a "significant quantity of drugs paraphernalia" was discovered. The man was taken to Clondalkin Garda Station. He is due to appear in court this morning.
Thousands Removed From Medical Card Lists
Thousands of vulnerable people are reportedly being systematically removed from the medical card scheme because of HSE bureaucracy. Reports this morning say the measure is being taken when patients fail to return annual review forms on time. Most of these patients later re-apply and obtain a new card, but have to pay their own medical costs in the intervening period. The situation has been revealed by a Dublin GP who reportedly had almost 1,500 patients deleted from his medical card list in just over two years.
Chad Deployment Reviewed
The decision to postpone the deployment of the first group of Irish soldiers to the central African nation of Chad will be reviewed today. The EU peacekeeping mission to the troubled nation was abruptly postponed last night amid reports that a rebel troop movement forced the closure of Chad's main airport in N'Djamena. Fifty-four members of the Irish Army Rangers were due to depart from Dublin Airport but remain in barracks this morning. Their aircraft remains on standby but it is unclear when the deployment will go ahead. Their job will be to set up camp and help create a safe working zone for the main body of 350 Irish troops who will be deployed to Chad in mid-March. Troops from France, Sweden, Poland and Romania will make up the rest of the mission.
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A man has died when his car collided with a van on the Rathbeale road in Swords, Dublin, around 02.30am on Wednesday morning. The man in his 40s was a passenger in the van. He died at the scene. The driver of the van and a second passenger are being treated in hospital. Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
Man Dies In Overnight Road Crash
A man has died when his car collided with a van on the Rathbeale road in Swords, Dublin, around 02.30am on Wednesday morning. The man in his 40s was a passenger in the van. He died at the scene. The driver of the van and a second passenger are being treated in hospital. Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
03 December 2015
Gardaí Launches Investigation Following Tiger Kidnap In Dublin
A major investigation is underway following the armed kidnapping of a family in north Dublin. The incident occurred this morning, 03 December. At around 5am, a mother and daughter were taken by an armed gang from their home in the Gracefield road/Artane area. They were put into a white/silver VA Caddy with the partial registration number 09-D.
Gardaí Launches Investigation Following Tiger Kidnap In Dublin
A major investigation is underway following the armed kidnapping of a family in north Dublin. The incident occurred this morning, 03 December. At around 5am, a mother and daughter were taken by an armed gang from their home in the Gracefield road/Artane area. They were put into a white/silver VA Caddy with the partial registration number 09-D.
19 May 2014
Labour Euro Candidate Launches 'Seven Point Plan'
Labour European election candidate Emer Cotello, has vowed to make Europe work better for Dublin, as she launched a seven point plan as part of election campaign. One-third of Ireland’s population lives in Dublin. An economically vibrant Dublin is therefore vital to Ireland’s overall economic and social well-being.
Labour Euro Candidate Launches 'Seven Point Plan'
Labour European election candidate Emer Cotello, has vowed to make Europe work better for Dublin, as she launched a seven point plan as part of election campaign. One-third of Ireland’s population lives in Dublin. An economically vibrant Dublin is therefore vital to Ireland’s overall economic and social well-being.
25 September 2014
Appeal For Witnesses To Early Morning Shooting In Dublin
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a shooting in Dublin this morning. According to garda a man was shot just after 9am on Thursday morning on Clonard Street. The victim has been taken to hospital but no details of his condition have been released. The scene of the shooting has been sealed off pending a technical examination.
Appeal For Witnesses To Early Morning Shooting In Dublin
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a shooting in Dublin this morning. According to garda a man was shot just after 9am on Thursday morning on Clonard Street. The victim has been taken to hospital but no details of his condition have been released. The scene of the shooting has been sealed off pending a technical examination.
17 December 2018
'No Foul Play' In Death Of Baby Girl Found On North Dublin Beach
Gardaí have renewed an appeal to the mother of a baby girl, whose body was found on a north Dublin beach to contact them. The body of the baby girl was found on Bell's beach in Balbriggan on Sunday morning. Garda have said that a post-mortem confirmed that the child was a full-term baby girl and that "no foul place" was involved in her death.
'No Foul Play' In Death Of Baby Girl Found On North Dublin Beach
Gardaí have renewed an appeal to the mother of a baby girl, whose body was found on a north Dublin beach to contact them. The body of the baby girl was found on Bell's beach in Balbriggan on Sunday morning. Garda have said that a post-mortem confirmed that the child was a full-term baby girl and that "no foul place" was involved in her death.
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Ireland WeatherToday:Storm Bert will move east through the Northern Isles today. Though weakening it will still bring strong to gale winds to many in Northern Ireland and showers to all, these frequent, occasionally heavy across northern districts. Maximum temperature 10 °C.Tonight:Strong west to northwest winds easing overnight. Showers, most frequent during the evening and in north but dwindling overnight to leave most dry and bright come dawn. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
