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Irish News for December 2008 : Page 3
Irish News, Dec 8, 2008
Ryanair Slams Stansted Protest Security Failings
Ryanair - which has had to cancel 52 flights in and out of Stansted today - has called for an investigation into security after climate change activists broke into a secure area of the airport. The a...
Ryanair Slams Stansted Protest Security Failings
Ryanair - which has had to cancel 52 flights in and out of Stansted today - has called for an investigation into security after climate change activists broke into a secure area of the airport. The a...
Irish News, Dec 8, 2008
Polish Tiger Lures Back Its Workers
A resurgent Polish economy is drawing back 1,300 Polish immigrants every week to their homeland, according to a survey published today by recruitment agency CPL. The report says around one-third of t...
Polish Tiger Lures Back Its Workers
A resurgent Polish economy is drawing back 1,300 Polish immigrants every week to their homeland, according to a survey published today by recruitment agency CPL. The report says around one-third of t...
Irish News, Dec 8, 2008
New Tesco Store Brings 220 Jobs For Drogheda
The opening of a new Tescos store in Drogheda has brought 220 jobs to the town. The new store is located in the Rathmullan Business Centre, off the M1 motorway, and is Tesco Ireland's 15th new premis...
New Tesco Store Brings 220 Jobs For Drogheda
The opening of a new Tescos store in Drogheda has brought 220 jobs to the town. The new store is located in the Rathmullan Business Centre, off the M1 motorway, and is Tesco Ireland's 15th new premis...
Irish News, Dec 8, 2008
Fine Gael Call For Govt To Publish EC Report On FÁS
Fine Gael has called on the government to publish a 2002 European Commission report, which is believed to have warned of serious financial mismanagement within FÁS. The party's spokesperson on Enterp...
Fine Gael Call For Govt To Publish EC Report On FÁS
Fine Gael has called on the government to publish a 2002 European Commission report, which is believed to have warned of serious financial mismanagement within FÁS. The party's spokesperson on Enterp...
Irish News, Dec 8, 2008
Haulbowline Is Safe Says Report
The controversial site at Haulbowline has been declared safe by a government report today. The assessment published by the Minister for the Environment John Gormley today has said the risks posed by ...
Haulbowline Is Safe Says Report
The controversial site at Haulbowline has been declared safe by a government report today. The assessment published by the Minister for the Environment John Gormley today has said the risks posed by ...
Irish News, Dec 8, 2008
Thirteen-Year-Old Held Over Dublin Shooting
A 50-year-old father of one has died from a gunshot wound in Dublin, and Gardaí have arrested a 13-year-old boy in connection with the incident. Gardai at Store Street in Dublin are investigating the...
Thirteen-Year-Old Held Over Dublin Shooting
A 50-year-old father of one has died from a gunshot wound in Dublin, and Gardaí have arrested a 13-year-old boy in connection with the incident. Gardai at Store Street in Dublin are investigating the...
Irish News, Dec 8, 2008
Scare Sees Irish Pork Banned In Asia
The Irish pork scare has prompted Japan and Singapore to suspend Irish pork imports, following similar moves by the UK and much of Europe. Irish pork products have been found to be contaminated with ...
Scare Sees Irish Pork Banned In Asia
The Irish pork scare has prompted Japan and Singapore to suspend Irish pork imports, following similar moves by the UK and much of Europe. Irish pork products have been found to be contaminated with ...
Irish News, Dec 5, 2008
Swiss Holidaymaker Drowns Off Cork Coast
One man has died and nine others have been rescued after their boat capsized off the coast of west Cork. The 10 people, who are believed to be Swiss, developed engine trouble while travelling from Sc...
Swiss Holidaymaker Drowns Off Cork Coast
One man has died and nine others have been rescued after their boat capsized off the coast of west Cork. The 10 people, who are believed to be Swiss, developed engine trouble while travelling from Sc...
Irish News, Dec 5, 2008
Chaos At Corrib Talks
The Government sponsored talks on the controversial Corrib gas project have reportedly descended into chaos. The first hearing began behind closed doors with opponents of the North Mayo Shell develop...
Chaos At Corrib Talks
The Government sponsored talks on the controversial Corrib gas project have reportedly descended into chaos. The first hearing began behind closed doors with opponents of the North Mayo Shell develop...
Irish News, Dec 5, 2008
Consultants "Have Not Earned" Pay Rise
The Irish Health Minister has infuriated hospital consultants by claiming they have not earned over €68 million in increased pay. The announcement made at an Oireachtas committee is sure to spark out...
Consultants "Have Not Earned" Pay Rise
The Irish Health Minister has infuriated hospital consultants by claiming they have not earned over €68 million in increased pay. The announcement made at an Oireachtas committee is sure to spark out...
Irish News, Dec 5, 2008
Limerick Tamed
The ability of criminal gangs based in Limerick to carry on their activities has been curtailed due to increased Garda activity, Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern said today. Mr Ahern was speaking du...
Limerick Tamed
The ability of criminal gangs based in Limerick to carry on their activities has been curtailed due to increased Garda activity, Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern said today. Mr Ahern was speaking du...
Irish News, Dec 5, 2008
More Jobs For Dole Offices
As unemployment soars, the Government has moved to create 115 extra jobs - but they are all working in the dole office. The 115 extra staff are needed to deal with the increasing number of workers jo...
More Jobs For Dole Offices
As unemployment soars, the Government has moved to create 115 extra jobs - but they are all working in the dole office. The 115 extra staff are needed to deal with the increasing number of workers jo...
Irish News, Dec 5, 2008
Government Publishes Medical Cards Legislation
The Government is to publish its legislation on the abolition of the automatic medical-card entitlement for the over 70s. Following the announcement of the planned move in October as part of the Bud...
Government Publishes Medical Cards Legislation
The Government is to publish its legislation on the abolition of the automatic medical-card entitlement for the over 70s. Following the announcement of the planned move in October as part of the Bud...
Irish News, Dec 5, 2008
Deadly Road Toll Rises As Dangerous Driving Conditions Continue
Although a motorist was killed last night in Donegal, so far, there are no reports of injury in a series of crashes in the county this morning due to ice on the roads. Parts of Co Donegal have come t...
Deadly Road Toll Rises As Dangerous Driving Conditions Continue
Although a motorist was killed last night in Donegal, so far, there are no reports of injury in a series of crashes in the county this morning due to ice on the roads. Parts of Co Donegal have come t...
Irish News, Dec 5, 2008
Aer Lingus Take Up Deal
Aer Lingus has announced that enough staff have taken up its new severance deal to meet their cost-cutting targets. The airline aimed to reduce staff by 7% to avoid the original plan to outsource 130...
Aer Lingus Take Up Deal
Aer Lingus has announced that enough staff have taken up its new severance deal to meet their cost-cutting targets. The airline aimed to reduce staff by 7% to avoid the original plan to outsource 130...
Irish News, Dec 4, 2008
Gardaí Hunt For 'Tiger Kidnappers' In Dublin
A man was forced to rob a Dublin post office today as so-called 'Tiger Kidnappers' held his wife and two teenage children hostage. Gardaí have launched a hunt for the those involved and are asking fo...
Gardaí Hunt For 'Tiger Kidnappers' In Dublin
A man was forced to rob a Dublin post office today as so-called 'Tiger Kidnappers' held his wife and two teenage children hostage. Gardaí have launched a hunt for the those involved and are asking fo...
Irish News, Dec 4, 2008
Committee Grills Ex-FÁS Chief Over Expenses
The former FÁS boss is to appear before the Dáil Public Accounts Committee over questions on the allegedly exorbitant expenses accrued by the agency's executives. Rody Molloy, who was forced to resig...
Committee Grills Ex-FÁS Chief Over Expenses
The former FÁS boss is to appear before the Dáil Public Accounts Committee over questions on the allegedly exorbitant expenses accrued by the agency's executives. Rody Molloy, who was forced to resig...
Irish News, Dec 4, 2008
Tasoiseach Sees Lisbon Solution In Sight
The Taoiseach says he's hopeful that a deal to save the Lisbon Treaty can be reached as high level talks continue between European leaders. Ahead of next week's summit on the issue, Brian Cowen flie...
Tasoiseach Sees Lisbon Solution In Sight
The Taoiseach says he's hopeful that a deal to save the Lisbon Treaty can be reached as high level talks continue between European leaders. Ahead of next week's summit on the issue, Brian Cowen flie...
Irish News, Dec 4, 2008
Siptu Calls For Suspension On Mortgage Payments
One of Ireland's largest workers Unions is calling for the introduction of a temporary suspension on mortgage payments for people who have lost their jobs. SIPTU says people who can no longer afford ...
Siptu Calls For Suspension On Mortgage Payments
One of Ireland's largest workers Unions is calling for the introduction of a temporary suspension on mortgage payments for people who have lost their jobs. SIPTU says people who can no longer afford ...
Irish News, Dec 4, 2008
Coastguard Saved!
Two pressure groups, which were opposing the closure of important coastguard facilities, are celebrating this week. The Save the Malin Head Station campaign group is welcoming news that the famous Do...
Coastguard Saved!
Two pressure groups, which were opposing the closure of important coastguard facilities, are celebrating this week. The Save the Malin Head Station campaign group is welcoming news that the famous Do...
Irish News, Dec 4, 2008
Man Jailed Over Gardaí Attack During Riot
An alcoholic schizophrenic Westmeath man has been jailed for three years for his part in the 'Love Ulster' riot. John Saunders, 40, represented himself in court following an unsuccessful application...
Man Jailed Over Gardaí Attack During Riot
An alcoholic schizophrenic Westmeath man has been jailed for three years for his part in the 'Love Ulster' riot. John Saunders, 40, represented himself in court following an unsuccessful application...
Irish News, Dec 4, 2008
Commission Urges Refund For Lapland Hopefuls
The Commission for Aviation Regulation has urged United Travel to refund its customers and wind up its operation. Over 1,100 children and adults have booked a Christmas break with the agency to visit...
Commission Urges Refund For Lapland Hopefuls
The Commission for Aviation Regulation has urged United Travel to refund its customers and wind up its operation. Over 1,100 children and adults have booked a Christmas break with the agency to visit...
Irish News, Dec 4, 2008
Recession To Continue Into 2010
Influencial market analysts, Davy Stockbrokers, has revealed a new report showing it expects the recession to continue into 2010. The report also predicts unemployment to reach a worrying 12% between...
Recession To Continue Into 2010
Influencial market analysts, Davy Stockbrokers, has revealed a new report showing it expects the recession to continue into 2010. The report also predicts unemployment to reach a worrying 12% between...
Irish News, Dec 4, 2008
Gardaí Turn Up Ganga Garden
Gardai in Dublin have discovered a cannibas plant nursery at an address in the capital. Officers seized a large quantity of the cannabis plants in a planned operation at a house on the Blessington Ro...
Gardaí Turn Up Ganga Garden
Gardai in Dublin have discovered a cannibas plant nursery at an address in the capital. Officers seized a large quantity of the cannabis plants in a planned operation at a house on the Blessington Ro...
Irish News, Dec 3, 2008
Gardaí Arrest Six In Human Trafficking Raid
At the same time as gardaí were today making six arrests following a series of raids on suspected brothels across the Irish Republic - the PSNI was also carrying out raids in Co Down. They have arres...
Gardaí Arrest Six In Human Trafficking Raid
At the same time as gardaí were today making six arrests following a series of raids on suspected brothels across the Irish Republic - the PSNI was also carrying out raids in Co Down. They have arres...
Irish News, Dec 3, 2008
Ten Years For Father Who Sexually Abused Daughters
A Cork father who sexually abused two of his daughters over a period of years has been jailed. The 59-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was today sentenced to 10 years, after pleading ...
Ten Years For Father Who Sexually Abused Daughters
A Cork father who sexually abused two of his daughters over a period of years has been jailed. The 59-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was today sentenced to 10 years, after pleading ...
Irish News, Dec 3, 2008
Two Councillors In Baby P Case Were Irish
It has emerged that two of the councillors in the Baby P case were Irish, including the head of Children's services at Haringey Council, who resigned at the start of this week. Sharon Shoesmith, who ...
Two Councillors In Baby P Case Were Irish
It has emerged that two of the councillors in the Baby P case were Irish, including the head of Children's services at Haringey Council, who resigned at the start of this week. Sharon Shoesmith, who ...
Irish News, Dec 3, 2008
Union Members Accept Aer Lingus Plan
The union for Aer Lingus workers have accepted a compromise package to save the airline from proposed industrail action following a vote on Tuesday. The deal, which will result in €24.5 million in sa...
Union Members Accept Aer Lingus Plan
The union for Aer Lingus workers have accepted a compromise package to save the airline from proposed industrail action following a vote on Tuesday. The deal, which will result in €24.5 million in sa...
Irish News, Dec 3, 2008
A&E Dept Opens At Cork Hospital
The controversial Accident and Emergency Department at Mercy University Hospital in Cork has finally been opened after months of delay. The €4.7 million facility has been lying idle for the past 20 m...
A&E Dept Opens At Cork Hospital
The controversial Accident and Emergency Department at Mercy University Hospital in Cork has finally been opened after months of delay. The €4.7 million facility has been lying idle for the past 20 m...
Irish News, Dec 3, 2008
Unemployment Surges To 277,000
Figures from the Live Register of unemployment benefit claimants have shown that November's figures rose by almost 17,000. The number of those claiming jobseekers' benefits is at its highest level si...
Unemployment Surges To 277,000
Figures from the Live Register of unemployment benefit claimants have shown that November's figures rose by almost 17,000. The number of those claiming jobseekers' benefits is at its highest level si...
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Ireland WeatherToday:Dry this morning with any mist and fog patches clearing. This afternoon will be cloudy with rain, occasionally heavy, spreading across all areas. Windy with afternoon with fresh to strong southerly winds, gales along the east coast later. Maximum temperature 10 °C.Tonight:Cloud and rain soon clearing away from the west this evening. Then the rest of the night will be mainly dry with just the odd shower. Winds easing down. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
