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Irish News for October 2012 : Page 2
Irish News, Oct 26, 2012
44 AIB Regional Branches Close
44 town and village branches of AIB will close across the country today. The closures are part of a major rationalisation of branches within the group, which will see the loss of 67 branches by next ...
44 AIB Regional Branches Close
44 town and village branches of AIB will close across the country today. The closures are part of a major rationalisation of branches within the group, which will see the loss of 67 branches by next ...
Irish News, Oct 25, 2012
Thousands Receive Household Charge Warning In Error
After thousands of householders, who have already paid the Household Charge, received warning letters on non-payment the chief executive of the Local Government Management Agency has asked any one who...
Thousands Receive Household Charge Warning In Error
After thousands of householders, who have already paid the Household Charge, received warning letters on non-payment the chief executive of the Local Government Management Agency has asked any one who...
Irish News, Oct 25, 2012
Medical Checks Advised After Prostitute Tests Positive For HIV
After it emerged that a prostitute who had been operating in Letterkenny recently is HIV positive, anyone who has used the services of prostitutes in Co Donegal has been urged to seek medical attentio...
Medical Checks Advised After Prostitute Tests Positive For HIV
After it emerged that a prostitute who had been operating in Letterkenny recently is HIV positive, anyone who has used the services of prostitutes in Co Donegal has been urged to seek medical attentio...
Irish News, Oct 25, 2012
Five Held After Discovery Of Industrial Cannabis Grow Houses
Five people have been arrested after gardaí discovered four industrial-style cannabis grow houses in counties Kildare, Mayo, Louth and Waterford on Wednesday. The Garda raid was the latest under Oper...
Five Held After Discovery Of Industrial Cannabis Grow Houses
Five people have been arrested after gardaí discovered four industrial-style cannabis grow houses in counties Kildare, Mayo, Louth and Waterford on Wednesday. The Garda raid was the latest under Oper...
Irish News, Oct 25, 2012
Troika And Government Meet To Discuss Bailout Programme Exit
Discussions have been taking place between the government and the Troika over what assistance would be available to Ireland as it exits the EU-IMF loan programme. Michael Noonan, the minister for fin...
Troika And Government Meet To Discuss Bailout Programme Exit
Discussions have been taking place between the government and the Troika over what assistance would be available to Ireland as it exits the EU-IMF loan programme. Michael Noonan, the minister for fin...
Irish News, Oct 25, 2012
Three On Trial For 2009 Rape
Three men have gone on trial at the Central Criminal Court accused of raping a woman in Cork in 2009. In an opening statement, prosecuting counsel told the jury that the woman will tell the trial the...
Three On Trial For 2009 Rape
Three men have gone on trial at the Central Criminal Court accused of raping a woman in Cork in 2009. In an opening statement, prosecuting counsel told the jury that the woman will tell the trial the...
Irish News, Oct 25, 2012
Govt Seeks Legal Advice Over Illegality Of Mobility Allowance
The Government is seeking legal advice on its options with regard to the Mobility Allowance, Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has told the Dáil. It follows a report from the Ombudsman that found the department...
Govt Seeks Legal Advice Over Illegality Of Mobility Allowance
The Government is seeking legal advice on its options with regard to the Mobility Allowance, Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has told the Dáil. It follows a report from the Ombudsman that found the department...
Irish News, Oct 25, 2012
Cannabis Used For Pain Relieve Case Struck Out
A long-term cancer sufferer who used cannabis to relieve pain walked free from court on Wednesday. Jacqueline Corris of Connolly Villas, Ennis, Co Clare, had pleaded guilty to unlawfully possessing a...
Cannabis Used For Pain Relieve Case Struck Out
A long-term cancer sufferer who used cannabis to relieve pain walked free from court on Wednesday. Jacqueline Corris of Connolly Villas, Ennis, Co Clare, had pleaded guilty to unlawfully possessing a...
Irish News, Oct 24, 2012
New Power Interconnector On Hold Due To Interference
A new underground power line designed to lower electricity prices is not being switched on because it is interfering with phone lines. The €570m electricity interconnector between Britain and Ireland...
New Power Interconnector On Hold Due To Interference
A new underground power line designed to lower electricity prices is not being switched on because it is interfering with phone lines. The €570m electricity interconnector between Britain and Ireland...
Irish News, Oct 24, 2012
Over 100 New Jobs Created For Cork And Galway
With the opening of two new Boots stores, the establishment of a European headquarters for Entercoms and the initiation of a second round of hiring by mobile innovation company Synchronoss, more than ...
Over 100 New Jobs Created For Cork And Galway
With the opening of two new Boots stores, the establishment of a European headquarters for Entercoms and the initiation of a second round of hiring by mobile innovation company Synchronoss, more than ...
Irish News, Oct 24, 2012
12-Year-Old Sues Parents Over 2007 Car Crash
A schoolgirl is suing her mother and father over a car crash which left her seriously injured and killed her sister and friend. Faith Varden Carberry has launched an action for damages in the High Co...
12-Year-Old Sues Parents Over 2007 Car Crash
A schoolgirl is suing her mother and father over a car crash which left her seriously injured and killed her sister and friend. Faith Varden Carberry has launched an action for damages in the High Co...
Irish News, Oct 24, 2012
New Legislation Extends Power of Ombudsman
The powers of the Ombudsman’s office have been extended to allow her carry out independent investigations into new areas and agencies, including the third level sector. Emily O’Reilly said today her ...
New Legislation Extends Power of Ombudsman
The powers of the Ombudsman’s office have been extended to allow her carry out independent investigations into new areas and agencies, including the third level sector. Emily O’Reilly said today her ...
Irish News, Oct 24, 2012
Blast At Dublin Recycling Plant
An explosion at a Dublin recycling plant left some 22 people hospitalised suffering from respiratory problems. The incident is believed to have been caused by a number of aerosol cans exploding after...
Blast At Dublin Recycling Plant
An explosion at a Dublin recycling plant left some 22 people hospitalised suffering from respiratory problems. The incident is believed to have been caused by a number of aerosol cans exploding after...
Irish News, Oct 24, 2012
Ex-Staff Protest At Closed Co. Cavan Poultry Plant
A number of former employees staged an overnight protest at Co-operative Poultry Products, a Co Cavan poultry-processing factory which announced its immediate closure on Tuesday. Staff were informed ...
Ex-Staff Protest At Closed Co. Cavan Poultry Plant
A number of former employees staged an overnight protest at Co-operative Poultry Products, a Co Cavan poultry-processing factory which announced its immediate closure on Tuesday. Staff were informed ...
Irish News, Oct 24, 2012
Diesel Laundry Plants Uncovered In Garda Raid
Customs officers in Co Louth have uncovered three diesel laundries. It is understood that one of the laundries had the capability to wash the colour from 18 million litres of agricultural diesel a ye...
Diesel Laundry Plants Uncovered In Garda Raid
Customs officers in Co Louth have uncovered three diesel laundries. It is understood that one of the laundries had the capability to wash the colour from 18 million litres of agricultural diesel a ye...
Irish News, Oct 23, 2012
16-Year-Old Sentenced To Six Years For Rape
A 16-year-old boy has been sentenced to six years’ detention with the final three years suspended for the rape of a 15-year-old girl at a house party in Dublin last year. The boy, who cannot be ident...
16-Year-Old Sentenced To Six Years For Rape
A 16-year-old boy has been sentenced to six years’ detention with the final three years suspended for the rape of a 15-year-old girl at a house party in Dublin last year. The boy, who cannot be ident...
Irish News, Oct 23, 2012
Seven Years For Men Who Set Speed Van Alight
Two 20-year-old Wexford men who set fire to a speed van while the operator was inside have been given seven-year suspended prison sentences. Martin Gowan and Darragh Byrne, both from Gorey, Co Wexfor...
Seven Years For Men Who Set Speed Van Alight
Two 20-year-old Wexford men who set fire to a speed van while the operator was inside have been given seven-year suspended prison sentences. Martin Gowan and Darragh Byrne, both from Gorey, Co Wexfor...
Irish News, Oct 23, 2012
Catherine Gowing Murder Accused Remanded Until January
A man accused of murdering missing Offaly woman Catherine Gowing has appeared at Caernarfon Crown Court in Wales by video link from Altcourse prison in Liverpool. 46-year-old Clive Sharp spoke just t...
Catherine Gowing Murder Accused Remanded Until January
A man accused of murdering missing Offaly woman Catherine Gowing has appeared at Caernarfon Crown Court in Wales by video link from Altcourse prison in Liverpool. 46-year-old Clive Sharp spoke just t...
Irish News, Oct 23, 2012
Minister Bans Hunting Of Kerry Red Deer
Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Jimmy Deenihan has banned the hunting of female red deer in Co Kerry. The ban, coming into force just one week ahead of the open season for hunting, is d...
Minister Bans Hunting Of Kerry Red Deer
Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Jimmy Deenihan has banned the hunting of female red deer in Co Kerry. The ban, coming into force just one week ahead of the open season for hunting, is d...
Irish News, Oct 23, 2012
Co Cavan Poultry Plant Closes With Loss Of 90 Jobs
90 jobs are to be lost as Co-operative Poultry Products announced the closure of its plant in Cootehill, Co Cavan. Workers at the plant were informed on Monday evening that the plant was to close imm...
Co Cavan Poultry Plant Closes With Loss Of 90 Jobs
90 jobs are to be lost as Co-operative Poultry Products announced the closure of its plant in Cootehill, Co Cavan. Workers at the plant were informed on Monday evening that the plant was to close imm...
Irish News, Oct 23, 2012
Fine Instalments Bill Gets Go Ahead
A new bill, which will allow people to pay off fines in instalments across 12 months, has been approved by the government. There will be a number of means to recover the fine should they fail to meet...
Fine Instalments Bill Gets Go Ahead
A new bill, which will allow people to pay off fines in instalments across 12 months, has been approved by the government. There will be a number of means to recover the fine should they fail to meet...
Irish News, Oct 23, 2012
Leas Cross Nursing Home Director Guilty Of Misconduct
An Bord Altranais has found the former Director of Nursing at the Leas Cross nursing home guilty of professional misconduct. ráinne Paula Conway has been removed from the nursing register following a...
Leas Cross Nursing Home Director Guilty Of Misconduct
An Bord Altranais has found the former Director of Nursing at the Leas Cross nursing home guilty of professional misconduct. ráinne Paula Conway has been removed from the nursing register following a...
Irish News, Oct 22, 2012
Gilmore Confirms Support For Gay Marriage Is A Personal View
Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore has claimed his backing for gay marriage is Labour's way, not the Government's way. Mr Gilmore confirmed he is speaking for the Labour Party, and not the Coalition, when he say...
Gilmore Confirms Support For Gay Marriage Is A Personal View
Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore has claimed his backing for gay marriage is Labour's way, not the Government's way. Mr Gilmore confirmed he is speaking for the Labour Party, and not the Coalition, when he say...
Irish News, Oct 22, 2012
Kenny And Merkel Release Bank Debt Statement
Taoiseach Enda Kenny and the German Chancellor Angela Merkel have issued a joint communiqué saying that Ireland's banking crisis was "unique" and that Ireland was to be considered a special case in th...
Kenny And Merkel Release Bank Debt Statement
Taoiseach Enda Kenny and the German Chancellor Angela Merkel have issued a joint communiqué saying that Ireland's banking crisis was "unique" and that Ireland was to be considered a special case in th...
Irish News, Oct 22, 2012
6 Deaths In Just 24 Hours
Six people have died in road crashes in the past 24 hours in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Cavan. A 21-year-old man died after the car in which he was a passenger left the road and crashed into a tree at ...
6 Deaths In Just 24 Hours
Six people have died in road crashes in the past 24 hours in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Cavan. A 21-year-old man died after the car in which he was a passenger left the road and crashed into a tree at ...
Irish News, Oct 22, 2012
McAreavey Family Sue Hotel Where Daughter Was Murdered
The family of Michaela McAreavey are reported to be suing the hotel in which she was murdered while on honeymoon, for damages which could top €1.5million. The 27-year-old newlywed was strangled in he...
McAreavey Family Sue Hotel Where Daughter Was Murdered
The family of Michaela McAreavey are reported to be suing the hotel in which she was murdered while on honeymoon, for damages which could top €1.5million. The 27-year-old newlywed was strangled in he...
Irish News, Oct 22, 2012
Pay-As-You-Go Gas And Electric Offered To All Customers
The countries main electricity and gas suppliers will allow all customers to install pay-as-you-go meters in an effort to better manage their energy bills. Currently pay-as-you-go meters are only ava...
Pay-As-You-Go Gas And Electric Offered To All Customers
The countries main electricity and gas suppliers will allow all customers to install pay-as-you-go meters in an effort to better manage their energy bills. Currently pay-as-you-go meters are only ava...
Irish News, Oct 22, 2012
'What's left' Survey Finds Disposable Income Decreased Further
More than 1.8 million people are left with €100 or less at the end of the month after essential bills are paid, according to the latest “What’s Left” tracker survey. The survey, carried out by the Ir...
'What's left' Survey Finds Disposable Income Decreased Further
More than 1.8 million people are left with €100 or less at the end of the month after essential bills are paid, according to the latest “What’s Left” tracker survey. The survey, carried out by the Ir...
Irish News, Oct 19, 2012
Suspended Sentence For Sex Attack Condemned
The Children At Risk in Ireland (Cari) agency has condemned a judges decision, to impose a four-year suspended sentence on a sex offender, as "appalling". Circuit Criminal Court Judge Martin Nolan on...
Suspended Sentence For Sex Attack Condemned
The Children At Risk in Ireland (Cari) agency has condemned a judges decision, to impose a four-year suspended sentence on a sex offender, as "appalling". Circuit Criminal Court Judge Martin Nolan on...
Irish News, Oct 19, 2012
Attacker Gets Suspended Sentence In Favour Of Paying €3,000
A young man who punched the assistant manager of his local pub after being asked repeatedly to leave has received a suspended sentence on condition he pay his victim €3,000. 20-year-old Christopher B...
Attacker Gets Suspended Sentence In Favour Of Paying €3,000
A young man who punched the assistant manager of his local pub after being asked repeatedly to leave has received a suspended sentence on condition he pay his victim €3,000. 20-year-old Christopher B...
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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.
