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Irish News for October 2011 : Page 3
Irish News, Oct 17, 2011
Etihad To Buy Govt Aer Lingus Stake?
Talks are reportedly underway between the Irish Government and a Middle Eastern airline, which have expressed interest in the Governments 25% stake in Aer Lingus. According to the Financial Times, a ...
Etihad To Buy Govt Aer Lingus Stake?
Talks are reportedly underway between the Irish Government and a Middle Eastern airline, which have expressed interest in the Governments 25% stake in Aer Lingus. According to the Financial Times, a ...
Irish News, Oct 17, 2011
Air Accident Investigation Comes To Ireland
A major European air accident investigation conference will take place in Dublin later this year with a focus on recent accidents and investigations. This kicks off the start of Ireland's three year ...
Air Accident Investigation Comes To Ireland
A major European air accident investigation conference will take place in Dublin later this year with a focus on recent accidents and investigations. This kicks off the start of Ireland's three year ...
Irish News, Oct 17, 2011
Ahern and Adams Attend Basque Peace Talks
A group of politicians who were involved in Ireland's 'Peace Process' have travelled to Spain to help broker an agreement between the Spanish government and Spanish separatists. Former Taoiseach Bert...
Ahern and Adams Attend Basque Peace Talks
A group of politicians who were involved in Ireland's 'Peace Process' have travelled to Spain to help broker an agreement between the Spanish government and Spanish separatists. Former Taoiseach Bert...
Irish News, Oct 14, 2011
'Stop Raising Mortgage Rates' Says Elderfield
Banks have been asked to stop raising standard variable rates on mortgages in a bid to relieve the problem of mortgage arrears. Financial Regulator Matthew Elderfield, who met with the Chief Executiv...
'Stop Raising Mortgage Rates' Says Elderfield
Banks have been asked to stop raising standard variable rates on mortgages in a bid to relieve the problem of mortgage arrears. Financial Regulator Matthew Elderfield, who met with the Chief Executiv...
Irish News, Oct 14, 2011
RTE Receive Complaints Over Prime Time Debate
RTE have received complaints over a televised Presidential debate, during which its host is said to have treated Sinn Fein candidate Martin McGuinness "unfairly". The broadcaster said they have recei...
RTE Receive Complaints Over Prime Time Debate
RTE have received complaints over a televised Presidential debate, during which its host is said to have treated Sinn Fein candidate Martin McGuinness "unfairly". The broadcaster said they have recei...
Irish News, Oct 14, 2011
HSE Denies Health Card Cap
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has denied that it will cap the amount of health cards issued in 2011 after a document, containing proposed cuts, was leaked. The draft document looked at possible ...
HSE Denies Health Card Cap
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has denied that it will cap the amount of health cards issued in 2011 after a document, containing proposed cuts, was leaked. The draft document looked at possible ...
Irish News, Oct 14, 2011
Finucanes Continue Inquiry Campaign
The Finucane family has announced that they will continue their campaign to get an independent inquiry into the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane, this time with Irish government support and despite th...
Finucanes Continue Inquiry Campaign
The Finucane family has announced that they will continue their campaign to get an independent inquiry into the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane, this time with Irish government support and despite th...
Irish News, Oct 14, 2011
Five Quizzed Over €5m Drug Haul
Five men are being questioned over what is being hailed as one of the largest cocaine seizures, in recent years, in Ireland. The significant drug seizure saw 80kg of cocaine, with an estimated street...
Five Quizzed Over €5m Drug Haul
Five men are being questioned over what is being hailed as one of the largest cocaine seizures, in recent years, in Ireland. The significant drug seizure saw 80kg of cocaine, with an estimated street...
Irish News, Oct 14, 2011
Summer Of Post Parade Violence Cost £5.7m
Sectarian rioting is costing the economy dearly with news this morning that the cost of policing parades and associated public disorder during the period from April to the end of August was a huge £5....
Summer Of Post Parade Violence Cost £5.7m
Sectarian rioting is costing the economy dearly with news this morning that the cost of policing parades and associated public disorder during the period from April to the end of August was a huge £5....
Irish News, Oct 14, 2011
Ireland Tunes Into Family Fortunes
One of the longest running game shows on television, Family Fortunes, is finally coming to Ireland. Known in Japan and the US as Family Feud, Irish families can at last enjoy one of the most popular f...
Ireland Tunes Into Family Fortunes
One of the longest running game shows on television, Family Fortunes, is finally coming to Ireland. Known in Japan and the US as Family Feud, Irish families can at last enjoy one of the most popular f...
Irish News, Oct 13, 2011
Barroso Applauds Ireland's Economic Performance
Following a meeting in Brussels, the President of the European Council has urged Ireland to continue with its "strong" bail-out programme after praising the State’s economic performance. Taoiseach En...
Barroso Applauds Ireland's Economic Performance
Following a meeting in Brussels, the President of the European Council has urged Ireland to continue with its "strong" bail-out programme after praising the State’s economic performance. Taoiseach En...
Irish News, Oct 13, 2011
'Malicious' Claims To Push Dana Out Of Race?
The seven Irish Presidential candidates have last night taken part in their third TV debate with independent candidate Dana Rosemary Scallon taking the spotlight this time - to deny "false" allegation...
'Malicious' Claims To Push Dana Out Of Race?
The seven Irish Presidential candidates have last night taken part in their third TV debate with independent candidate Dana Rosemary Scallon taking the spotlight this time - to deny "false" allegation...
Irish News, Oct 13, 2011
'People Are Not Better Off On Welfare', Says Study
A new study has refuted claims that people on social welfare are better off than those who earn their money through employment. According to the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) people o...
'People Are Not Better Off On Welfare', Says Study
A new study has refuted claims that people on social welfare are better off than those who earn their money through employment. According to the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) people o...
Irish News, Oct 13, 2011
Bomb Aims To Destroy 'Cultural Derry'
No one was hurt last night when a bomb exploded outside the City of Culture offices in Londonderry. But, Chief Superintendent Stephen Martin said the Derry city centre bombing could easily have kille...
Bomb Aims To Destroy 'Cultural Derry'
No one was hurt last night when a bomb exploded outside the City of Culture offices in Londonderry. But, Chief Superintendent Stephen Martin said the Derry city centre bombing could easily have kille...
Irish News, Oct 13, 2011
Moon And Jupiter Create 'Spectacular Sight' Tonight
The Moon and Jupiter will blaze brightly in the sky tonight in a so called 'conjunction'. According to a report by the Journal.ie it will be a spectacular sight in the sky when Jupiter and the Moon a...
Moon And Jupiter Create 'Spectacular Sight' Tonight
The Moon and Jupiter will blaze brightly in the sky tonight in a so called 'conjunction'. According to a report by the Journal.ie it will be a spectacular sight in the sky when Jupiter and the Moon a...
Irish News, Oct 13, 2011
TV3 Wins Major Competition Authority Complaint Against RTÉ
After lodging a complaint, TV3 today received confirmation from the Competition Authority that it had completed the investigation of RTÉ’s commercial practices over two years. RTÉ has entered into a...
TV3 Wins Major Competition Authority Complaint Against RTÉ
After lodging a complaint, TV3 today received confirmation from the Competition Authority that it had completed the investigation of RTÉ’s commercial practices over two years. RTÉ has entered into a...
Irish News, Oct 12, 2011
Woman Held Over Deadly Boyle Blaze
A 50 year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a Roscommon house fire that claimed the life of a five year-old girl. The arrested woman is being held in Boyle Garda Station where a man in h...
Woman Held Over Deadly Boyle Blaze
A 50 year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a Roscommon house fire that claimed the life of a five year-old girl. The arrested woman is being held in Boyle Garda Station where a man in h...
Irish News, Oct 12, 2011
British Govt Rule Out Finucane Inquiry
The British Government's decision not to approve an inquiry into the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane has been greeted with varied reactions. The Finucane family were said to be furious and disappoin...
British Govt Rule Out Finucane Inquiry
The British Government's decision not to approve an inquiry into the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane has been greeted with varied reactions. The Finucane family were said to be furious and disappoin...
Irish News, Oct 12, 2011
Priest's Slander Case Goes To Court
A High Court defamation action against broadcaster RTE by a priest is set to go ahead next month. Father Kevin Reynolds took legal action against RTE after they claimed on a ‘Prime Time’ broadcast th...
Priest's Slander Case Goes To Court
A High Court defamation action against broadcaster RTE by a priest is set to go ahead next month. Father Kevin Reynolds took legal action against RTE after they claimed on a ‘Prime Time’ broadcast th...
Irish News, Oct 12, 2011
Presidential Candidates Prepare For TV Debate
Ireland's Presidential candidates are getting set for their next TV debate tonight following a radio debate yesterday that saw two of the candidates clash. FM's The Last Word hosted a debate yesterda...
Presidential Candidates Prepare For TV Debate
Ireland's Presidential candidates are getting set for their next TV debate tonight following a radio debate yesterday that saw two of the candidates clash. FM's The Last Word hosted a debate yesterda...
Irish News, Oct 12, 2011
Torpedoed Ship Located Decades Later
A Guinness merchant ship that sank of the coast of Dublin nearly a century ago has been found. The WM Barkley was located during an expedition. The Marine Institute and the Geological Survey of Irel...
Torpedoed Ship Located Decades Later
A Guinness merchant ship that sank of the coast of Dublin nearly a century ago has been found. The WM Barkley was located during an expedition. The Marine Institute and the Geological Survey of Irel...
Irish News, Oct 11, 2011
FÁS Pay €175k To Former Director
A High Court has awarded a settlement to the former Corporate Affairs Director of a training and employment authority after he claimed he was used as a scapegoat. Former Director of Corporate Affairs...
FÁS Pay €175k To Former Director
A High Court has awarded a settlement to the former Corporate Affairs Director of a training and employment authority after he claimed he was used as a scapegoat. Former Director of Corporate Affairs...
Irish News, Oct 11, 2011
Candidates Set For Third Debate
Ireland's presidential hopefuls will go head to head later today for their third debate of the election campaign. Today FM's The Last Word is hosting the event at the Sugar Club on Dublin's Leeson St...
Candidates Set For Third Debate
Ireland's presidential hopefuls will go head to head later today for their third debate of the election campaign. Today FM's The Last Word is hosting the event at the Sugar Club on Dublin's Leeson St...
Irish News, Oct 11, 2011
Cabinet Discuss Debt Forgiveness
The continuing problem of mortgage debt is to be discussed by the cabinet today with a focus on a report which provides solutions to mortgage debt. The report, called the Keane Report, is the second ...
Cabinet Discuss Debt Forgiveness
The continuing problem of mortgage debt is to be discussed by the cabinet today with a focus on a report which provides solutions to mortgage debt. The report, called the Keane Report, is the second ...
Irish News, Oct 11, 2011
Minister Condemns Farmer's Protest
The Minister for Agriculture has condemned what he has called the aggressive nature of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) protest when his Department offices in Johnstown Castle were occupied. Two d...
Minister Condemns Farmer's Protest
The Minister for Agriculture has condemned what he has called the aggressive nature of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) protest when his Department offices in Johnstown Castle were occupied. Two d...
Irish News, Oct 10, 2011
Mitchell A 'Fantastic Candidate' Say FG
Presidential hopeful Gay Mitchell has remained upbeat despite his poor ranking in the latest polls. The Fine Gael candidate defended his low poll ratings stating he has the most experience, energy an...
Mitchell A 'Fantastic Candidate' Say FG
Presidential hopeful Gay Mitchell has remained upbeat despite his poor ranking in the latest polls. The Fine Gael candidate defended his low poll ratings stating he has the most experience, energy an...
Irish News, Oct 10, 2011
Adams Faces Eight Day Wait
The brother of Sinn Fein President will have to wait eight days to hear if he can appeal against his extradition to Northern Ireland after being accused of sexual abuse. Liam Adams last week was told...
Adams Faces Eight Day Wait
The brother of Sinn Fein President will have to wait eight days to hear if he can appeal against his extradition to Northern Ireland after being accused of sexual abuse. Liam Adams last week was told...
Irish News, Oct 10, 2011
Ireland Focuses On Youth Mental Health
Today is the world’s official mental health day and emphasis is being placed on the youth mental health 'crisis' in Ireland. Ireland has the youngest population in Europe with 40% of the population u...
Ireland Focuses On Youth Mental Health
Today is the world’s official mental health day and emphasis is being placed on the youth mental health 'crisis' in Ireland. Ireland has the youngest population in Europe with 40% of the population u...
Irish News, Oct 10, 2011
WWI Soldiers To Be Honoured In Drogehda
As the role of Northern-based British servicemen and women in Afghanistan was recognised last weekend, it has emerged that the UK's Ambassador in Dublin is to travel to the historic banks of the Boyne...
WWI Soldiers To Be Honoured In Drogehda
As the role of Northern-based British servicemen and women in Afghanistan was recognised last weekend, it has emerged that the UK's Ambassador in Dublin is to travel to the historic banks of the Boyne...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2011
Mitchell Not 'Doomed', Say FG
Responding to a report by the Irish Independent, Fine Gael (FG) have spoken out against claims that Gay Mitchell's chances in the presidential election are "doomed". The newspaper report said: "Fine ...
Mitchell Not 'Doomed', Say FG
Responding to a report by the Irish Independent, Fine Gael (FG) have spoken out against claims that Gay Mitchell's chances in the presidential election are "doomed". The newspaper report said: "Fine ...
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Ireland WeatherToday:Scattered sleet and snow showers will turn increasingly heavy and more frequent in the afternoon across the north. Largely dry with sunny spells in the south, but showers spreading here towards the end of the day. Maximum temperature 4 °C.Tonight:Frequent, often heavy showers of rain, sleet and snow will affect most parts this evening and overnight, but are likely to be most frequent across the northeast. Minimum temperature -1 °C.
