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Irish News for June 2011 : Page 3
Irish News, Jun 16, 2011
North's Defence Sales 'Take-off'
The first ever study of the Northern Ireland's aerospace, defence and security industry has just landed. The report finds that the sector contributes almost £1bn per year and 7,500 jobs to the regi...
North's Defence Sales 'Take-off'
The first ever study of the Northern Ireland's aerospace, defence and security industry has just landed. The report finds that the sector contributes almost £1bn per year and 7,500 jobs to the regi...
Irish News, Jun 15, 2011
Emigration Figures To UK Rise 25%
2010 figures released this week highlight a 25% rise in the number of Irish people moving to live in the UK. The rise marks the biggest increase in emigration to Britain in more than ten years. Aro...
Emigration Figures To UK Rise 25%
2010 figures released this week highlight a 25% rise in the number of Irish people moving to live in the UK. The rise marks the biggest increase in emigration to Britain in more than ten years. Aro...
Irish News, Jun 15, 2011
Government Take First Steps On Magdalene Laundries Abuse
The Government today considered the circumstances of the women and girls who resided in the Magdalene Laundries. The Government welcomed the statement made last week by CORI on behalf of the four co...
Government Take First Steps On Magdalene Laundries Abuse
The Government today considered the circumstances of the women and girls who resided in the Magdalene Laundries. The Government welcomed the statement made last week by CORI on behalf of the four co...
Irish News, Jun 15, 2011
€55m To Be Spent On Sustainable Travel Projects
Minister for Public Transport and Commuter Policy has confirmed that €55 million will be spent on sustainable travel projects this year. Minister Alan Kelly confirmed the figure as he announced the ...
€55m To Be Spent On Sustainable Travel Projects
Minister for Public Transport and Commuter Policy has confirmed that €55 million will be spent on sustainable travel projects this year. Minister Alan Kelly confirmed the figure as he announced the ...
Irish News, Jun 15, 2011
Lock-up Was Factor In Prisoner's Death
The practice of locking up prisoners for almost all of the day has been identified as a major factor in a recent spate of custody suicides in the North. The issue has come to light after a teenage pr...
Lock-up Was Factor In Prisoner's Death
The practice of locking up prisoners for almost all of the day has been identified as a major factor in a recent spate of custody suicides in the North. The issue has come to light after a teenage pr...
Irish News, Jun 15, 2011
Government Decision On Judicial Pay Referendum Welcomed
Following yesterday’s Cabinet meeting, the Minster for Justice, Equality and Defence has welcomed the Government decision on the Judicial Pay Referendum. Alan Shatter said: "I welcome the decision ma...
Government Decision On Judicial Pay Referendum Welcomed
Following yesterday’s Cabinet meeting, the Minster for Justice, Equality and Defence has welcomed the Government decision on the Judicial Pay Referendum. Alan Shatter said: "I welcome the decision ma...
Irish News, Jun 14, 2011
Lenihan Laid To Rest
The funeral of Brian Lenihan, the former Irish Minister for Finance, is taking place in Dublin today. Mr Lenihan, 52, passed away on Friday after his health deteriorated due to pancreatic cancer. H...
Lenihan Laid To Rest
The funeral of Brian Lenihan, the former Irish Minister for Finance, is taking place in Dublin today. Mr Lenihan, 52, passed away on Friday after his health deteriorated due to pancreatic cancer. H...
Irish News, Jun 14, 2011
Policy Framework Set Out For A Healthier Ireland
A major new initiative, aimed at improving the general standard of health, is being launched today by four government ministers with a consultation day. It will involve public health professionals, re...
Policy Framework Set Out For A Healthier Ireland
A major new initiative, aimed at improving the general standard of health, is being launched today by four government ministers with a consultation day. It will involve public health professionals, re...
Irish News, Jun 14, 2011
Task Force Meet Over Broadband Roll Out
The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Mr. Pat Rabbitte together with his colleague Mr. Fergus O’Dowd, Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural...
Task Force Meet Over Broadband Roll Out
The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Mr. Pat Rabbitte together with his colleague Mr. Fergus O’Dowd, Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural...
Irish News, Jun 14, 2011
Sinn Féin Tables Anti-Water Charges Motion In Dáil
Speaking on the Sinn Féin anti-water charges motion which will be heard in the Dáil on Thursday, Environment Spokesperson Deputy Brian Stanley said that the government must abandon its plans to charge...
Sinn Féin Tables Anti-Water Charges Motion In Dáil
Speaking on the Sinn Féin anti-water charges motion which will be heard in the Dáil on Thursday, Environment Spokesperson Deputy Brian Stanley said that the government must abandon its plans to charge...
Irish News, Jun 14, 2011
Unite Suspends Industrial Action At Connaught Telegraph Pending Talks
Seven members of the Unite trade union have suspended industrial action at the Connaught telegraph newspaper pending talks taking place this week involving the trade union, management and the regional...
Unite Suspends Industrial Action At Connaught Telegraph Pending Talks
Seven members of the Unite trade union have suspended industrial action at the Connaught telegraph newspaper pending talks taking place this week involving the trade union, management and the regional...
Irish News, Jun 14, 2011
Army Tour Of Duty 'On Parade' In Belfast
The first of a short series of dramatic presentations on the work of one of NI's 'own' regiments in strife-torn Afghanistan is taking place today - but a homecoming parade has once again been ruled ou...
Army Tour Of Duty 'On Parade' In Belfast
The first of a short series of dramatic presentations on the work of one of NI's 'own' regiments in strife-torn Afghanistan is taking place today - but a homecoming parade has once again been ruled ou...
Irish News, Jun 14, 2011
Sligo Gets €2.4m Redevelopment
The official re-opening of The Model Sligo which took place on Thursday June 9th has been welcomed by the Director of the BMW Regional Assembly. The redevelopment and refurbishment of the Model Arts...
Sligo Gets €2.4m Redevelopment
The official re-opening of The Model Sligo which took place on Thursday June 9th has been welcomed by the Director of the BMW Regional Assembly. The redevelopment and refurbishment of the Model Arts...
Irish News, Jun 13, 2011
Five Questioned Over Arms Find
Garda are continuing to question five men held in custody over gangland activity. Early yesterday, the men were detailed in Kill, Co. Kildare following a Gardaí stop and search operation that uncover...
Five Questioned Over Arms Find
Garda are continuing to question five men held in custody over gangland activity. Early yesterday, the men were detailed in Kill, Co. Kildare following a Gardaí stop and search operation that uncover...
Irish News, Jun 13, 2011
Book Of Condolence Opens For Lenihan
A book of condolence has opened this morning at Government Buildings for the late Brian Lenihan. He passed away on Friday after his health deteriorated due to the pancreatic cancer. He was diagnose...
Book Of Condolence Opens For Lenihan
A book of condolence has opened this morning at Government Buildings for the late Brian Lenihan. He passed away on Friday after his health deteriorated due to the pancreatic cancer. He was diagnose...
Irish News, Jun 13, 2011
Report Links Unemployment With Rising Mental Health Problems For Men
The economic recession with its accompanying rise in unemployment rates is linked to extremely adverse effects for men’s mental health - according to new research from the Institute of Public Health i...
Report Links Unemployment With Rising Mental Health Problems For Men
The economic recession with its accompanying rise in unemployment rates is linked to extremely adverse effects for men’s mental health - according to new research from the Institute of Public Health i...
Irish News, Jun 13, 2011
Three Limerick Communities Bid For Pride Of Place Success
Three Limerick Communities will be hoping to emulate the success of Glin, Drumcollogher and Galbally in recent years when they participate in the annual Pride of Place Competition late this month. C...
Three Limerick Communities Bid For Pride Of Place Success
Three Limerick Communities will be hoping to emulate the success of Glin, Drumcollogher and Galbally in recent years when they participate in the annual Pride of Place Competition late this month. C...
Irish News, Jun 13, 2011
Connaught Telegraph Staff Commence Industrial Action
Workers at the Connaught Telegraph have commenced industrial action at the offices of the newspaper in Castlebar. The paper announced last week that it will close its pre-press production department...
Connaught Telegraph Staff Commence Industrial Action
Workers at the Connaught Telegraph have commenced industrial action at the offices of the newspaper in Castlebar. The paper announced last week that it will close its pre-press production department...
Irish News, Jun 13, 2011
Captain Kennedy Confirmed For Bundoran
Larne-based folk band Captain Kennedy have announced they have been confirmed for the Sea Sessions Festival in Bundoran, Donegal on Saturday 25th June. The three day surf and music festival runs fr...
Captain Kennedy Confirmed For Bundoran
Larne-based folk band Captain Kennedy have announced they have been confirmed for the Sea Sessions Festival in Bundoran, Donegal on Saturday 25th June. The three day surf and music festival runs fr...
Irish News, Jun 10, 2011
Tributes Paid To Late Brian Lenihan
The Irish Republic's former Finance Minister Brian Lenihan has died from cancer. He was a member of parliament for the (now) opposition Fianna Fail party. Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin has now p...
Tributes Paid To Late Brian Lenihan
The Irish Republic's former Finance Minister Brian Lenihan has died from cancer. He was a member of parliament for the (now) opposition Fianna Fail party. Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin has now p...
Irish News, Jun 10, 2011
Sham Marriages Leading To Abuses Of EU Rights
Speaking at the Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence Alan Shatter T.D. alerted his colleague Ministers to his serious concern about hig...
Sham Marriages Leading To Abuses Of EU Rights
Speaking at the Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence Alan Shatter T.D. alerted his colleague Ministers to his serious concern about hig...
Irish News, Jun 10, 2011
All Ireland Meeting Drives A5 Project
The Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness are in Dublin today and are expected to discuss aspects of an 'all-island road network', including the proposed -...
All Ireland Meeting Drives A5 Project
The Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness are in Dublin today and are expected to discuss aspects of an 'all-island road network', including the proposed -...
Irish News, Jun 10, 2011
Delegates Discuss Global Hunger With US Secretary Of State
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade have arrived in Tanzania, one of the priority countries for the Government’s aid programme, to address global hunger. During the visit, the Tán...
Delegates Discuss Global Hunger With US Secretary Of State
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade have arrived in Tanzania, one of the priority countries for the Government’s aid programme, to address global hunger. During the visit, the Tán...
Irish News, Jun 10, 2011
Sinn Fein Set To Dominate Belfast
Republican politicians are on a high this week with Sinn Fein's Paul Maskey elected MP for West Belfast - soon after a party colleague became Belfast's third Sinn Fein mayor. Taking over 70% of a low...
Sinn Fein Set To Dominate Belfast
Republican politicians are on a high this week with Sinn Fein's Paul Maskey elected MP for West Belfast - soon after a party colleague became Belfast's third Sinn Fein mayor. Taking over 70% of a low...
Irish News, Jun 10, 2011
Taoiseach To Chair First NSMC Plenary Meeting
Taoiseach Enda Kenny will today chair a meeting of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) in Farmleigh House, Dublin . The Taoiseach will lead the Irish Government delegation who will be meeting...
Taoiseach To Chair First NSMC Plenary Meeting
Taoiseach Enda Kenny will today chair a meeting of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) in Farmleigh House, Dublin . The Taoiseach will lead the Irish Government delegation who will be meeting...
Irish News, Jun 10, 2011
Northern Teaching Jobs Facing Cut-backs
The North's Education Minister, Sinn Fein's John O'Dowd, has this afternoon responded to reports of an increase in the number of teacher redundancies this year. Earlier, the BBC reported a teachers' ...
Northern Teaching Jobs Facing Cut-backs
The North's Education Minister, Sinn Fein's John O'Dowd, has this afternoon responded to reports of an increase in the number of teacher redundancies this year. Earlier, the BBC reported a teachers' ...
Irish News, Jun 9, 2011
5,000 Gardaí Complaints Lodged
The Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) have confirmed it received 2,258 complaints last year. Around 5,000 allegations were made against members of the Gardai, focused mainly on Abuse of Aut...
5,000 Gardaí Complaints Lodged
The Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) have confirmed it received 2,258 complaints last year. Around 5,000 allegations were made against members of the Gardai, focused mainly on Abuse of Aut...
Irish News, Jun 9, 2011
Ford And Shatter Sign Forensic Services Agreement
The first meeting of the Intergovernmental Agreement on Cooperation on Criminal Justice Matters since the Assembly and Dáil elections, has been held in Armagh. Justice Minister David Ford and the Iri...
Ford And Shatter Sign Forensic Services Agreement
The first meeting of the Intergovernmental Agreement on Cooperation on Criminal Justice Matters since the Assembly and Dáil elections, has been held in Armagh. Justice Minister David Ford and the Iri...
Irish News, Jun 9, 2011
Major Taxi Review Launched
The Public and Commuter Transport Minister has announced the launch of a major new taxi review-group. The group, which will be chaired by Minister Alan Kelly, will consist of Garda, consumer, driver,...
Major Taxi Review Launched
The Public and Commuter Transport Minister has announced the launch of a major new taxi review-group. The group, which will be chaired by Minister Alan Kelly, will consist of Garda, consumer, driver,...
Irish News, Jun 9, 2011
North Needs 'More Than Survival' Says Cameron
The British Prime Minister has called for Stormont politicians to work towards creating a peaceful and prosperous Northern Ireland Speaking at Stormont Castle in Belfast today, Mr Cameron highlighted...
North Needs 'More Than Survival' Says Cameron
The British Prime Minister has called for Stormont politicians to work towards creating a peaceful and prosperous Northern Ireland Speaking at Stormont Castle in Belfast today, Mr Cameron highlighted...
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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.
