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Irish News for December 2011 : Page 3
Irish News, Dec 12, 2011
Knitwear Company Stitches Together 150 Jobs
A craft and knitwear company will increase its workforce by 150 in Mayo, according to reports on Monday. Carraig Donn Ltd in Westport said it has been able to expand its operations due to the growth ...
Knitwear Company Stitches Together 150 Jobs
A craft and knitwear company will increase its workforce by 150 in Mayo, according to reports on Monday. Carraig Donn Ltd in Westport said it has been able to expand its operations due to the growth ...
Irish News, Dec 12, 2011
Leap Card Live As Gov Slammed On Fares
The Leap Card, promising cheaper travel, has gone on sale to commuters in the greater Dublin area as the Government faces criticism over last week's fares increase. Minister for Transport Alan Kelly...
Leap Card Live As Gov Slammed On Fares
The Leap Card, promising cheaper travel, has gone on sale to commuters in the greater Dublin area as the Government faces criticism over last week's fares increase. Minister for Transport Alan Kelly...
Irish News, Dec 12, 2011
U2 Launch Music Training For Ireland's Children
Irish rock band U2 have launched a programme to support music training access for children and young people in Ireland. The programme, called Music Generation, is being funded by U2 and the Ireland ...
U2 Launch Music Training For Ireland's Children
Irish rock band U2 have launched a programme to support music training access for children and young people in Ireland. The programme, called Music Generation, is being funded by U2 and the Ireland ...
Irish News, Dec 12, 2011
'Viable Bomb' Disabled Along Irish Border
The border area of south Armagh was the focus at the weekend with a bomb found in Keady. Several homes were evacuated in the village of Keady following a telephoned bomb warning on Sunday night and B...
'Viable Bomb' Disabled Along Irish Border
The border area of south Armagh was the focus at the weekend with a bomb found in Keady. Several homes were evacuated in the village of Keady following a telephoned bomb warning on Sunday night and B...
Irish News, Dec 9, 2011
Former Anglo Chief Arrested
The former chairman and chief executive of Anglo Irish Bank has been arrested as part of the ongoing investigation into financial irregularities at a financial institution. Seán FitzPatrick was arres...
Former Anglo Chief Arrested
The former chairman and chief executive of Anglo Irish Bank has been arrested as part of the ongoing investigation into financial irregularities at a financial institution. Seán FitzPatrick was arres...
Irish News, Dec 9, 2011
Former BBC Controller To Head RTÉ Probe
The former controller of BBC Northern Ireland is to investigate the alleged defamation of a priest on RTÉ. Anna Carragher, will be looking into allegations made by the Prime Time Investigates progra...
Former BBC Controller To Head RTÉ Probe
The former controller of BBC Northern Ireland is to investigate the alleged defamation of a priest on RTÉ. Anna Carragher, will be looking into allegations made by the Prime Time Investigates progra...
Irish News, Dec 9, 2011
Appeal Over Dublin Security Van Robbery Launched
An appeal for witnesses to a robbery of a security van in Dublin has been launched on Friday. Gardai said they are appealing for witnesses to the robbery of the security van on Wednesday the 7 Decem...
Appeal Over Dublin Security Van Robbery Launched
An appeal for witnesses to a robbery of a security van in Dublin has been launched on Friday. Gardai said they are appealing for witnesses to the robbery of the security van on Wednesday the 7 Decem...
Irish News, Dec 9, 2011
Almost 200 Children Missing From Care
The Health Service Executive has revealed 193 children in State care went missing between January and July of this year. Figures released on Friday said that more than half of those who went missing...
Almost 200 Children Missing From Care
The Health Service Executive has revealed 193 children in State care went missing between January and July of this year. Figures released on Friday said that more than half of those who went missing...
Irish News, Dec 9, 2011
North's Elderly Fall Victim To Robbers
Two pensioners have been targeted in robberies in the North, one in Belfast and the latest in Lisburn. In the latest of such attacks on vulnerable older citizens an elderly man was attacked and held ...
North's Elderly Fall Victim To Robbers
Two pensioners have been targeted in robberies in the North, one in Belfast and the latest in Lisburn. In the latest of such attacks on vulnerable older citizens an elderly man was attacked and held ...
Irish News, Dec 9, 2011
Rise In Public Transport Fares Approved
Fares for all public transport will rise at the beginning of next year after the National Transport Authority (NTA) approved increases for all operators Dublin Bus, Iarnród Éireann, Bus Éireann and ...
Rise In Public Transport Fares Approved
Fares for all public transport will rise at the beginning of next year after the National Transport Authority (NTA) approved increases for all operators Dublin Bus, Iarnród Éireann, Bus Éireann and ...
Irish News, Dec 9, 2011
Siptu Announce Protest Rally at Dáil
One of Ireland's largest unions is organising a protest rally at Daíl Eireann on Friday to protest against proposed Budget cuts to Community Employment Schemes. Announcing the action, Siptu said the...
Siptu Announce Protest Rally at Dáil
One of Ireland's largest unions is organising a protest rally at Daíl Eireann on Friday to protest against proposed Budget cuts to Community Employment Schemes. Announcing the action, Siptu said the...
Irish News, Dec 9, 2011
North 'Suffering Less Criminality'
Around 12% of households in the North have fallen victim to crime over the past year - but that represents a fall in such incidents. The Stormont Department of Justice has today published its Researc...
North 'Suffering Less Criminality'
Around 12% of households in the North have fallen victim to crime over the past year - but that represents a fall in such incidents. The Stormont Department of Justice has today published its Researc...
Irish News, Dec 8, 2011
High Winds Batter Ireland & Scotland
Northern parts of Ireland were in for a battering today with high winds prompting the Met Office to issue an amber weather warning for Thursday. Irish Sea crossings are likely to face delays as winds...
High Winds Batter Ireland & Scotland
Northern parts of Ireland were in for a battering today with high winds prompting the Met Office to issue an amber weather warning for Thursday. Irish Sea crossings are likely to face delays as winds...
Irish News, Dec 8, 2011
Gilmore Concession As Ireland Faces Three Referendums
Eamon Gilmore has admitted there may be a referendum on Europe as Ireland faces the possibility of three major votes on constitutional issues next year. Speaking to the Dáil on Thursday, Mr Gilmore ...
Gilmore Concession As Ireland Faces Three Referendums
Eamon Gilmore has admitted there may be a referendum on Europe as Ireland faces the possibility of three major votes on constitutional issues next year. Speaking to the Dáil on Thursday, Mr Gilmore ...
Irish News, Dec 8, 2011
Community Group Slams Budget 2012
A group that promotes and supports community work to fight poverty, social exclusion and inequality, the Community Workers Cooperative has strongly criticised Budget 2012. They said it is amounting t...
Community Group Slams Budget 2012
A group that promotes and supports community work to fight poverty, social exclusion and inequality, the Community Workers Cooperative has strongly criticised Budget 2012. They said it is amounting t...
Irish News, Dec 8, 2011
Martin Slams Closure Of Language Programme
The Fianna Fáil Leader has described as “extremely regressive and short-sighted” the decision to cut the Modern Languages in Primary Schools Initiative (MLPSI) in this week's budget. Micheál Martin ...
Martin Slams Closure Of Language Programme
The Fianna Fáil Leader has described as “extremely regressive and short-sighted” the decision to cut the Modern Languages in Primary Schools Initiative (MLPSI) in this week's budget. Micheál Martin ...
Irish News, Dec 8, 2011
New Cars Sales 'Brake By A Third'
Government statistics have revealed that the number of new cars licensed in November fell by 34.9% when compared to last year. The Central Statistics Office said there were 1,398 new private cars lic...
New Cars Sales 'Brake By A Third'
Government statistics have revealed that the number of new cars licensed in November fell by 34.9% when compared to last year. The Central Statistics Office said there were 1,398 new private cars lic...
Irish News, Dec 8, 2011
GPS Could Monitor Lorry Drivers' Rest Periods
The Government has said it is considering the implementation of GPS systems to ensure Irish goods vehicle drivers are complying with rest periods and drive times. On Thursday, Oireachtas Transport C...
GPS Could Monitor Lorry Drivers' Rest Periods
The Government has said it is considering the implementation of GPS systems to ensure Irish goods vehicle drivers are complying with rest periods and drive times. On Thursday, Oireachtas Transport C...
Irish News, Dec 8, 2011
All Ireland Terrorism Co-operation Praised
Cross border co-operation in the battle against both the dissident terror threat and that from organised criminal gangs has been highlighted in a new report. The official document related that "the t...
All Ireland Terrorism Co-operation Praised
Cross border co-operation in the battle against both the dissident terror threat and that from organised criminal gangs has been highlighted in a new report. The official document related that "the t...
Irish News, Dec 8, 2011
Online Betting Tax Worth €20M Per Year
The Irish exchequer could benefit by up to €20 million per year after online betting tax regulations are implemented, the Government has said. Fine Gael Cork South TD, Noel Harrington, said the prop...
Online Betting Tax Worth €20M Per Year
The Irish exchequer could benefit by up to €20 million per year after online betting tax regulations are implemented, the Government has said. Fine Gael Cork South TD, Noel Harrington, said the prop...
Irish News, Dec 8, 2011
Catholic Majority On North's Dole Queue
A new report has highlighted the denomination of those working in the North with the Stormont Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) publishing figures today relating to relig...
Catholic Majority On North's Dole Queue
A new report has highlighted the denomination of those working in the North with the Stormont Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) publishing figures today relating to relig...
Irish News, Dec 7, 2011
Report Urges Gov To Sell Off Nama
A Government review on the National Asset Management Agency (Nama) has recommended the agency be sold once it has disposed of its loans. Nama was set up to absorb, pursue and sell off 'toxic loads' b...
Report Urges Gov To Sell Off Nama
A Government review on the National Asset Management Agency (Nama) has recommended the agency be sold once it has disposed of its loans. Nama was set up to absorb, pursue and sell off 'toxic loads' b...
Irish News, Dec 7, 2011
Hayes Accused Of 'L'Oreal Defence' Over 'Mega Wage'
A Fianna Fail minister has accused Fine Gael TD Brian Hayes of using the 'L'Oreal Denfence' to justify his €130k salary, maintaining the position that "he's worth it". Fianna Fáil Environment Spokes...
Hayes Accused Of 'L'Oreal Defence' Over 'Mega Wage'
A Fianna Fail minister has accused Fine Gael TD Brian Hayes of using the 'L'Oreal Denfence' to justify his €130k salary, maintaining the position that "he's worth it". Fianna Fáil Environment Spokes...
Irish News, Dec 7, 2011
Kenny Praises Budget 2012 In Dáil
Now that all the elements of the Irish Republic's Budget 2012 are known, the Taoiseach Enda Kenny has addressed the Dáil. He said that the Government came to office at a time of unprecedented challen...
Kenny Praises Budget 2012 In Dáil
Now that all the elements of the Irish Republic's Budget 2012 are known, the Taoiseach Enda Kenny has addressed the Dáil. He said that the Government came to office at a time of unprecedented challen...
Irish News, Dec 7, 2011
Stamp Duty Fall Welcomed By Dublin Chamber
The Dublin Chamber has hailed the Budget's reduction in commercial stamp duty, together with other measures to promote stability and demand, as a much-needed stimulus to the moribund commercial proper...
Stamp Duty Fall Welcomed By Dublin Chamber
The Dublin Chamber has hailed the Budget's reduction in commercial stamp duty, together with other measures to promote stability and demand, as a much-needed stimulus to the moribund commercial proper...
Irish News, Dec 7, 2011
Disability Cut 'Paused' By Taoiseach
The proposed cuts to the disability allowance for young people has been ''paused'' pending a review, according to the Taoiseach. Enda Kenny said the chairperson of the Commission on Social Welfare a...
Disability Cut 'Paused' By Taoiseach
The proposed cuts to the disability allowance for young people has been ''paused'' pending a review, according to the Taoiseach. Enda Kenny said the chairperson of the Commission on Social Welfare a...
Irish News, Dec 7, 2011
ICTU Condemns Irish Budget
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has said that Budget 2012 has "failed to lift the dead hand of austerity from the economy and has done absolutely nothing for jobs". Condemning this week's financia...
ICTU Condemns Irish Budget
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has said that Budget 2012 has "failed to lift the dead hand of austerity from the economy and has done absolutely nothing for jobs". Condemning this week's financia...
Irish News, Dec 7, 2011
Seven Food Outlets Shut By Authorities
Ireland's food safety authority has reported on Wednesday it has closed six food outlets and placed a prohibition order on a seventh over breaches of food safety regulation. The Food Safety Authorit...
Seven Food Outlets Shut By Authorities
Ireland's food safety authority has reported on Wednesday it has closed six food outlets and placed a prohibition order on a seventh over breaches of food safety regulation. The Food Safety Authorit...
Irish News, Dec 7, 2011
Northern Crime Victims 'Feel Let Down'
An independent watchdog that oversees the criminal justice system in the North has said more needs to be done for victims of crime and also for court witnesses. The Criminal Justice Inspection (CJI) ...
Northern Crime Victims 'Feel Let Down'
An independent watchdog that oversees the criminal justice system in the North has said more needs to be done for victims of crime and also for court witnesses. The Criminal Justice Inspection (CJI) ...
Irish News, Dec 7, 2011
'Olympic-Size' Screen Switched-on In Derry
People from Donegal will only have to cross the border and travel a few miles to Derry to immerse themselves in the coming London 2012 Olympics. Derry City is now well and truly 'Switched On' with th...
'Olympic-Size' Screen Switched-on In Derry
People from Donegal will only have to cross the border and travel a few miles to Derry to immerse themselves in the coming London 2012 Olympics. Derry City is now well and truly 'Switched On' with th...
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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.
