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Irish News for November 2008 : Page 2
Irish News, Nov 24, 2008
Surgeon Struck Off Over Sexual Assaults
A former consultant surgeon at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda has been struck off the medical register after claims he had sexually assaulted his patients. The surgeon was struck from the m...
Surgeon Struck Off Over Sexual Assaults
A former consultant surgeon at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda has been struck off the medical register after claims he had sexually assaulted his patients. The surgeon was struck from the m...
Irish News, Nov 24, 2008
Donegal Councillors Meet Over Jobs Crisis
Councillors in the North West will come face-to-face with senior management for the first time since news of the job cuts broke at the Donegal Council's monthly meeting. Last week, it emerged that 71...
Donegal Councillors Meet Over Jobs Crisis
Councillors in the North West will come face-to-face with senior management for the first time since news of the job cuts broke at the Donegal Council's monthly meeting. Last week, it emerged that 71...
Irish News, Nov 24, 2008
Two Arrested Following Separate Drug Seizures
Four people have been arrested following a series of searches by Gardaí, leading to the recovery of over €140,000 worth of drugs. Officers from the Divisional Drug Unit in Limerick conducted a series...
Two Arrested Following Separate Drug Seizures
Four people have been arrested following a series of searches by Gardaí, leading to the recovery of over €140,000 worth of drugs. Officers from the Divisional Drug Unit in Limerick conducted a series...
Irish News, Nov 21, 2008
Fianna Fail Lobbyist In Court Over Corruption Charges
Former RTE broadcaster, lobbyist and Fianna Fáil election agent Frank Dunlop has appeared in a Dublin court on 16 charges relating to corruption. At a Dublin District Court, Judge Corma Dunne heard d...
Fianna Fail Lobbyist In Court Over Corruption Charges
Former RTE broadcaster, lobbyist and Fianna Fáil election agent Frank Dunlop has appeared in a Dublin court on 16 charges relating to corruption. At a Dublin District Court, Judge Corma Dunne heard d...
Irish News, Nov 21, 2008
Bank Of Ireland Confirms Private Approaches
The Bank of Ireland has confirmed reports it has received approaches from a number of parties wishing to invest in the company. The announcement comes as the Government searches for a solution to the ...
Bank Of Ireland Confirms Private Approaches
The Bank of Ireland has confirmed reports it has received approaches from a number of parties wishing to invest in the company. The announcement comes as the Government searches for a solution to the ...
Irish News, Nov 21, 2008
Gardaí Assist In Dismantling Skimming Network
Gardaí have been involved in an international operation to break up a criminal network involved in skimming ATM cards. A total of 15 were arrested in three countries on Wednesday with some of the of...
Gardaí Assist In Dismantling Skimming Network
Gardaí have been involved in an international operation to break up a criminal network involved in skimming ATM cards. A total of 15 were arrested in three countries on Wednesday with some of the of...
Irish News, Nov 21, 2008
Fuel Prices Hike Avoided
The expected huge price increases for gas and electricity expected in January are now unlikely to go ahead. Last month Bord Gáis had sought the energy regulator's permission to increase its prices by...
Fuel Prices Hike Avoided
The expected huge price increases for gas and electricity expected in January are now unlikely to go ahead. Last month Bord Gáis had sought the energy regulator's permission to increase its prices by...
Irish News, Nov 21, 2008
Gardaí Track 'Red-Handed' Robber
While the Irish police are becoming increasingly successful in dealing with robberies from cash-in-transit companies - one particular case that was brought to court this week wasn't too difficult to p...
Gardaí Track 'Red-Handed' Robber
While the Irish police are becoming increasingly successful in dealing with robberies from cash-in-transit companies - one particular case that was brought to court this week wasn't too difficult to p...
Irish News, Nov 21, 2008
Save Jobs, Buy Irish This Christmas
Siptu, Ireland's largest union, has urged people to buy Irish products this Christmas. The National Executive Council of Siptu called on union members and their families to save Irish jobs by buying ...
Save Jobs, Buy Irish This Christmas
Siptu, Ireland's largest union, has urged people to buy Irish products this Christmas. The National Executive Council of Siptu called on union members and their families to save Irish jobs by buying ...
Irish News, Nov 21, 2008
Tax Hits Hard Following Finance Bill
Taxpayer pockets will feel a little lighter following the publication of the new tax policy, outlined in the Government's widely contested budget in October. Average earning families can expect to lo...
Tax Hits Hard Following Finance Bill
Taxpayer pockets will feel a little lighter following the publication of the new tax policy, outlined in the Government's widely contested budget in October. Average earning families can expect to lo...
Irish News, Nov 20, 2008
Broadcasters Face Lisbon Committee
A number of high profile broadcasters have this morning faced the Oireachtas committee examining Ireland's rejection of the Lisbon Treaty. Among them was well known pundit Eamon Dunphy who told the c...
Broadcasters Face Lisbon Committee
A number of high profile broadcasters have this morning faced the Oireachtas committee examining Ireland's rejection of the Lisbon Treaty. Among them was well known pundit Eamon Dunphy who told the c...
Irish News, Nov 20, 2008
Man killed In Lorry Crash On M4
A man has died and another has been injured after a crash between two lorries on the M4 on Thursday morning. The crash happened on the westbound carriageway between Celbridge and Maynooth and diversi...
Man killed In Lorry Crash On M4
A man has died and another has been injured after a crash between two lorries on the M4 on Thursday morning. The crash happened on the westbound carriageway between Celbridge and Maynooth and diversi...
Irish News, Nov 20, 2008
Three Arrested After Post Office Robbery
Three men have been arrested in following an armed raid on a post office in Arklow, Co Wickow. An armed gang, one of whom was carrying a gun and another a sledgehammer, escaped with between €20,000 a...
Three Arrested After Post Office Robbery
Three men have been arrested in following an armed raid on a post office in Arklow, Co Wickow. An armed gang, one of whom was carrying a gun and another a sledgehammer, escaped with between €20,000 a...
Irish News, Nov 20, 2008
Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Dublin
A British Midlands flight from London has made an emergency landing in Dublin airport. The alert took place on Wednesday night after the pilot reported smoke in the cockpit. Flight BD133, flying fro...
Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Dublin
A British Midlands flight from London has made an emergency landing in Dublin airport. The alert took place on Wednesday night after the pilot reported smoke in the cockpit. Flight BD133, flying fro...
Irish News, Nov 20, 2008
EU Will Find 'Joint Common Solution' To Lisbon
The EU will find a "joint common solution" to resolving the Lisbon Treaty problem, according to the Finnish Foreign Minister on his current Irish visit. Speaking in Dublin today following a meeting ...
EU Will Find 'Joint Common Solution' To Lisbon
The EU will find a "joint common solution" to resolving the Lisbon Treaty problem, according to the Finnish Foreign Minister on his current Irish visit. Speaking in Dublin today following a meeting ...
Irish News, Nov 20, 2008
Three Arrested In Airport Drug Probe
Two South African women and a Portuguese male have been arrested after a drug haul worth half a million Euro was seized at Dublin Airport. The arrests came following a large scale operation by the Sa...
Three Arrested In Airport Drug Probe
Two South African women and a Portuguese male have been arrested after a drug haul worth half a million Euro was seized at Dublin Airport. The arrests came following a large scale operation by the Sa...
Irish News, Nov 20, 2008
'Ireland Is A Very Vulnerable Country' Says Energy Expert
A leading expert on energy has warned the Irish Government that it is in a very vulnerable position and should look for alternative means of power. Speaking in Dublin today, Chief Economist of the In...
'Ireland Is A Very Vulnerable Country' Says Energy Expert
A leading expert on energy has warned the Irish Government that it is in a very vulnerable position and should look for alternative means of power. Speaking in Dublin today, Chief Economist of the In...
Irish News, Nov 20, 2008
Union Calls For 'Decent Employment' At Company
One of Ireland's main trade unions has called for increased pressure on a Limerick firm to provide "decent employment conditions". The union has accused Curran Aluminium & PVC Ltd of failing to imple...
Union Calls For 'Decent Employment' At Company
One of Ireland's main trade unions has called for increased pressure on a Limerick firm to provide "decent employment conditions". The union has accused Curran Aluminium & PVC Ltd of failing to imple...
Irish News, Nov 19, 2008
TD Wages To Cost Taxpayer €46M This Year
With two pay rises and a tax free expense account worth just under half their basic salary, TDs are to cost taxpayers almost €46 million this year for running, amongst other things, Ireland's economy....
TD Wages To Cost Taxpayer €46M This Year
With two pay rises and a tax free expense account worth just under half their basic salary, TDs are to cost taxpayers almost €46 million this year for running, amongst other things, Ireland's economy....
Irish News, Nov 19, 2008
Irish Addresses On Leaked BNP Member List
Three Irish addresses were flagged up on a leaked list of members of the rightwing British National Party. The three people living in Ireland were among 12,000 members included on the leaked document...
Irish Addresses On Leaked BNP Member List
Three Irish addresses were flagged up on a leaked list of members of the rightwing British National Party. The three people living in Ireland were among 12,000 members included on the leaked document...
Irish News, Nov 19, 2008
Progress Possible In Aer Lingus Talks
The union for Aer Lingus workers has announced that some progress is being made in the crucial talks aimed at avoiding industrial action at the airline from next week. SIPTU and Aer Lingus chiefs are...
Progress Possible In Aer Lingus Talks
The union for Aer Lingus workers has announced that some progress is being made in the crucial talks aimed at avoiding industrial action at the airline from next week. SIPTU and Aer Lingus chiefs are...
Irish News, Nov 19, 2008
Rumours Of Handout Send Bank Shares Soaring
After a dismal day of trading for Irish Banks yesterday, rumours of a monster cash injection have seen bank stocks shoot up. However, The Taoiseach told the Dail the recapitalisation of banks alone w...
Rumours Of Handout Send Bank Shares Soaring
After a dismal day of trading for Irish Banks yesterday, rumours of a monster cash injection have seen bank stocks shoot up. However, The Taoiseach told the Dail the recapitalisation of banks alone w...
Irish News, Nov 19, 2008
Five Cities To See Parking Levy By 2009
The new €200 workplace parking levy will be introduced in five cities from next January, according to an announcement today. The Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan announced the levy on Budget day la...
Five Cities To See Parking Levy By 2009
The new €200 workplace parking levy will be introduced in five cities from next January, according to an announcement today. The Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan announced the levy on Budget day la...
Irish News, Nov 19, 2008
Cowen Makes First Contact With Obama
The Taoiseach has spoken for the first time to US President-elect Barack Obama. The call was made on Tuesday night and during a fifteen-minute phone converstation, Mr Cowen congratulated him on his e...
Cowen Makes First Contact With Obama
The Taoiseach has spoken for the first time to US President-elect Barack Obama. The call was made on Tuesday night and during a fifteen-minute phone converstation, Mr Cowen congratulated him on his e...
Irish News, Nov 19, 2008
Geoghegan Murder Prompts Proposal For Handgun Ban
The Justice Minister has announced plans for a complete ban on the possession of handguns in Ireland, following the drug-gang murder of Shane Geoghegan. Speaking in response to opposition criticism ...
Geoghegan Murder Prompts Proposal For Handgun Ban
The Justice Minister has announced plans for a complete ban on the possession of handguns in Ireland, following the drug-gang murder of Shane Geoghegan. Speaking in response to opposition criticism ...
Irish News, Nov 18, 2008
Taoiseach Welcomes End Of North Stalemate
Brian Cowen has welcomed the end of the five month political stalemate in the North. Sinn Fein and the DUP have announced today they had finally agreed a deal for the devolution of policing and justi...
Taoiseach Welcomes End Of North Stalemate
Brian Cowen has welcomed the end of the five month political stalemate in the North. Sinn Fein and the DUP have announced today they had finally agreed a deal for the devolution of policing and justi...
Irish News, Nov 18, 2008
Property To Rent Soars 133%
Renting a house is now up to 5% cheaper than two years ago, as owners choose to rent their properties and hold out for an improvement in house prices. New figures released by property giant Daft.ie s...
Property To Rent Soars 133%
Renting a house is now up to 5% cheaper than two years ago, as owners choose to rent their properties and hold out for an improvement in house prices. New figures released by property giant Daft.ie s...
Irish News, Nov 18, 2008
Hopes For Cash Splash After Bank Dive-bomb
Ireland's banks have taken an immense plunge on Tuesday, adding pressure on the Government for a taxpayer cash injection. It is feared that without a €5 billion cash advance from taxpayer reserves, I...
Hopes For Cash Splash After Bank Dive-bomb
Ireland's banks have taken an immense plunge on Tuesday, adding pressure on the Government for a taxpayer cash injection. It is feared that without a €5 billion cash advance from taxpayer reserves, I...
Irish News, Nov 18, 2008
FSAI Accused Of Keeping "Schtum" Over E.coli Water
Fine Gael's Andrew Doyle has accused Ireland's food safety authority of keeping "schtum" after details emerged the authority knew some of Ireland's bottled water was contaminated with E.coli. The pa...
FSAI Accused Of Keeping "Schtum" Over E.coli Water
Fine Gael's Andrew Doyle has accused Ireland's food safety authority of keeping "schtum" after details emerged the authority knew some of Ireland's bottled water was contaminated with E.coli. The pa...
Irish News, Nov 18, 2008
Former World Boxing Champion's Trial Begins
A former world boxing champion has gone on trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for allegedly assaulting a bouncer at the National Boxing Stadium last year. Steve Collins, 42, of St Albans, Hertfor...
Former World Boxing Champion's Trial Begins
A former world boxing champion has gone on trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for allegedly assaulting a bouncer at the National Boxing Stadium last year. Steve Collins, 42, of St Albans, Hertfor...
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Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
