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Irish News, May 8, 2013
Plans For GP Care For People With Long Term Illness To Be Abandoned - FF
Fianna Fáil Health Spokesperson Billy Kelleher TD has reacted to the news that plans for free GP care for people with long term illness are to be abandoned. Deputy Kelleher commented: "The news that ...
Plans For GP Care For People With Long Term Illness To Be Abandoned - FF
Fianna Fáil Health Spokesperson Billy Kelleher TD has reacted to the news that plans for free GP care for people with long term illness are to be abandoned. Deputy Kelleher commented: "The news that ...
Irish News, May 7, 2013
Data Shows Fee-Paying Students More Likely To Move On To College
New data compiled by the Department of Education has revealed that students who attend fee-charging schools are more likely to go on to college, RTÉ has reported. The data was compiled by tracking sc...
Data Shows Fee-Paying Students More Likely To Move On To College
New data compiled by the Department of Education has revealed that students who attend fee-charging schools are more likely to go on to college, RTÉ has reported. The data was compiled by tracking sc...
Irish News, May 7, 2013
New Planning Body Announced
The Department of the Environment have announced the formation of a new body to regulate planning. Proposals for the Planning and Development Bill have been approved by the Cabinet, according to the...
New Planning Body Announced
The Department of the Environment have announced the formation of a new body to regulate planning. Proposals for the Planning and Development Bill have been approved by the Cabinet, according to the...
Irish News, May 7, 2013
HSE Reveal Hospital Outpatient Waiting Lists
The latest figures from the HSE reveal that more than 5,600 patients in Limerick have waited at least four years for an out patient appointment. Some 4,148 patients at the Mid Western Regional Ortho...
HSE Reveal Hospital Outpatient Waiting Lists
The latest figures from the HSE reveal that more than 5,600 patients in Limerick have waited at least four years for an out patient appointment. Some 4,148 patients at the Mid Western Regional Ortho...
Irish News, May 7, 2013
Apology And Pardon For 'Deserters'
Some 5,000 soldiers, once branded deserters, will be offered an official apology this afternoon in the Dáil, alongside a formal pardon. The so-called deserters had joined British forces in the fight ...
Apology And Pardon For 'Deserters'
Some 5,000 soldiers, once branded deserters, will be offered an official apology this afternoon in the Dáil, alongside a formal pardon. The so-called deserters had joined British forces in the fight ...
Irish News, May 7, 2013
Generous Tax Breaks Sought For Executives Of Multinationals
Generous tax breaks for executives of multinational companies were sought ahead of the 2013 Budget, the Irish Times have reported. Last Decembers Budget contained measures that would allow high-salar...
Generous Tax Breaks Sought For Executives Of Multinationals
Generous tax breaks for executives of multinational companies were sought ahead of the 2013 Budget, the Irish Times have reported. Last Decembers Budget contained measures that would allow high-salar...
Irish News, May 7, 2013
Cash Welfare Payments To Be Phased Out
By 2017 virtually all state social welfare payments will be made electronically. It is understood that currently some 800,000 welfare recipients do not have a bank account are receive cash payment, w...
Cash Welfare Payments To Be Phased Out
By 2017 virtually all state social welfare payments will be made electronically. It is understood that currently some 800,000 welfare recipients do not have a bank account are receive cash payment, w...
Irish News, May 7, 2013
Appeal Issued For Missing Wheelchair-Bound Man
An appeal for information has been issued for a missing wheelchair-bound 37-year-old man, missing since Saturday. Mark Coffey was last seen on Bachelors Walk in Dublin around 14:30 on Saturday, accor...
Appeal Issued For Missing Wheelchair-Bound Man
An appeal for information has been issued for a missing wheelchair-bound 37-year-old man, missing since Saturday. Mark Coffey was last seen on Bachelors Walk in Dublin around 14:30 on Saturday, accor...
Irish News, May 7, 2013
Law Change To Allow Internet Pharmacy Sales
A change to the laws on internet pharmacy will allow consumers to buy common medicines online. The Irish Times has reported that a new online pharmacy will only operate within the Republic, meaning i...
Law Change To Allow Internet Pharmacy Sales
A change to the laws on internet pharmacy will allow consumers to buy common medicines online. The Irish Times has reported that a new online pharmacy will only operate within the Republic, meaning i...
Irish News, May 7, 2013
New Regulations To Accommodate 'Uncoffined Burial'
From next month and for the first time in more than 120 years, bodies can be buried without a coffin. Burial regulations introduced in 1888, made it illegal to bury a body in any cemetery that was no...
New Regulations To Accommodate 'Uncoffined Burial'
From next month and for the first time in more than 120 years, bodies can be buried without a coffin. Burial regulations introduced in 1888, made it illegal to bury a body in any cemetery that was no...
Irish News, May 3, 2013
Appeal For Missing Man Patrick Heeran
Gardai in Mohill are renewing their appeal in seeking the public's help in locating Leitrim man Patrick Heeran who is missing from Aughavas, Co. Leitrim since early in October 2011. Patrick, 48, was...
Appeal For Missing Man Patrick Heeran
Gardai in Mohill are renewing their appeal in seeking the public's help in locating Leitrim man Patrick Heeran who is missing from Aughavas, Co. Leitrim since early in October 2011. Patrick, 48, was...
Irish News, May 3, 2013
Catholic Bishops Oppose Abortion Legislation
The Catholic Bishops of Ireland have released a statement saying that the Protection of Life in Pregnancy Bill is a morally unacceptable change to Irish legislation. The statement said: "The Gospel o...
Catholic Bishops Oppose Abortion Legislation
The Catholic Bishops of Ireland have released a statement saying that the Protection of Life in Pregnancy Bill is a morally unacceptable change to Irish legislation. The statement said: "The Gospel o...
Irish News, May 3, 2013
Brian Shivers Cleared Of Massereene Murders
Brian Shivers, who was originally convicted of the Real IRA murders of two soldiers at Massereene Barracks in 2009, has been acquitted at Belfast Crown Court today. The soldiers, Mark Quinsey, 23, an...
Brian Shivers Cleared Of Massereene Murders
Brian Shivers, who was originally convicted of the Real IRA murders of two soldiers at Massereene Barracks in 2009, has been acquitted at Belfast Crown Court today. The soldiers, Mark Quinsey, 23, an...
Irish News, May 3, 2013
New Sports Facility Opens In Árainn Mhór
Dinny McGinley T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, opened a new sports facility in Árainn Mhór, Co. Donegal today. The new development includes: • multipur...
New Sports Facility Opens In Árainn Mhór
Dinny McGinley T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, opened a new sports facility in Árainn Mhór, Co. Donegal today. The new development includes: • multipur...
Irish News, May 3, 2013
US First Lady To Visit Ireland
US First Lady Michelle Obama is to visit Ireland next month, according to reports. Their visit would coincide with her husband US President Barack Obama, who would be attending the G8 summit. It is ...
US First Lady To Visit Ireland
US First Lady Michelle Obama is to visit Ireland next month, according to reports. Their visit would coincide with her husband US President Barack Obama, who would be attending the G8 summit. It is ...
Irish News, May 3, 2013
Strike Action For Waste Water Treatment Plant Workers
SIPTU members at Shanganagh Waste Water Treatment Plant will begin strike action on Tuesday, 7th May, at 6.30 a.m., in response to their employer's refusal to recognise the workers right to be collect...
Strike Action For Waste Water Treatment Plant Workers
SIPTU members at Shanganagh Waste Water Treatment Plant will begin strike action on Tuesday, 7th May, at 6.30 a.m., in response to their employer's refusal to recognise the workers right to be collect...
Irish News, May 3, 2013
Burglaries Continue To Be A Major Problem In Co Donegal
Fianna Fáil Deputy Charlie McConalogue has said that burglaries and thefts continue to be a major problem across Co Donegal, despite the good work of gardaí on Operation Liath. The Donegal Deputy com...
Burglaries Continue To Be A Major Problem In Co Donegal
Fianna Fáil Deputy Charlie McConalogue has said that burglaries and thefts continue to be a major problem across Co Donegal, despite the good work of gardaí on Operation Liath. The Donegal Deputy com...
Irish News, May 2, 2013
Jury Find Bin Lorry Driver Not Guilty
A driver charged with dangerous driving for causing the death of a toddler has been found not guilty. Alex McDaid, 60, from Bromany, denied the charge in relation to the death of three-year-old Patri...
Jury Find Bin Lorry Driver Not Guilty
A driver charged with dangerous driving for causing the death of a toddler has been found not guilty. Alex McDaid, 60, from Bromany, denied the charge in relation to the death of three-year-old Patri...
Irish News, May 2, 2013
FeedHenry Announces 100 Jobs For Waterford
Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has said news that FeedHenry has announced an expansion of 100 jobs is a further boost to Waterford city, with a number of these jobs also going to the facil...
FeedHenry Announces 100 Jobs For Waterford
Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has said news that FeedHenry has announced an expansion of 100 jobs is a further boost to Waterford city, with a number of these jobs also going to the facil...
Irish News, May 2, 2013
Teen Dies In Road Accident
A teenager has died after she was struck by a car while she was out for a walk with a pal in Galway on Wednesday night. The accident occurred at around 9.45pm in Ros a' Mhíl. The 15-year-old girl wa...
Teen Dies In Road Accident
A teenager has died after she was struck by a car while she was out for a walk with a pal in Galway on Wednesday night. The accident occurred at around 9.45pm in Ros a' Mhíl. The 15-year-old girl wa...
Irish News, May 2, 2013
Shots Fired At Home Of Former Developer Ger Killally
Shots have been fired at the house of former developer Ger Killally in Edenderry, Co Offaly. The attack occurred at around 10.40am on Thursday morning. A number of shots were fired as Mr Killally wa...
Shots Fired At Home Of Former Developer Ger Killally
Shots have been fired at the house of former developer Ger Killally in Edenderry, Co Offaly. The attack occurred at around 10.40am on Thursday morning. A number of shots were fired as Mr Killally wa...
Irish News, May 2, 2013
97% Of Irish Bathing Waters Meet EU Mandatory Standards
97% of Irish Bathing Waters met EU mandatory standards in 2012 according to The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA launched the report The Quality of Bathing Water in Ireland – An Overvie...
97% Of Irish Bathing Waters Meet EU Mandatory Standards
97% of Irish Bathing Waters met EU mandatory standards in 2012 according to The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA launched the report The Quality of Bathing Water in Ireland – An Overvie...
Irish News, May 2, 2013
An Taisce Launches Judicial Review Over Nuclear Power Plant
An Taisce, The National Trust for Ireland, has launched judicial review proceedings in London to challenge the legality of UK Secretary of State Ed Davey's decision to grant permission to build and op...
An Taisce Launches Judicial Review Over Nuclear Power Plant
An Taisce, The National Trust for Ireland, has launched judicial review proceedings in London to challenge the legality of UK Secretary of State Ed Davey's decision to grant permission to build and op...
Irish News, May 2, 2013
Mace In Ballyshannon Forced To Close
Fianna Fáil Senator Marc Mac Sharry has said the closure of Mace in Ballyshannon is further evidence of the serious threat facing local retailers and small business. According to Senator Mac Sharry, ...
Mace In Ballyshannon Forced To Close
Fianna Fáil Senator Marc Mac Sharry has said the closure of Mace in Ballyshannon is further evidence of the serious threat facing local retailers and small business. According to Senator Mac Sharry, ...
Irish News, May 1, 2013
Man Shot Dead In Dublin
A man in his 40s has been shot dead in Dublin. The shooting happened at the Greenogue Industrial Estate, Rathcoole, at around 9.30am. The man, who sustained gunshot wounds, was taken to Tallaght Hos...
Man Shot Dead In Dublin
A man in his 40s has been shot dead in Dublin. The shooting happened at the Greenogue Industrial Estate, Rathcoole, at around 9.30am. The man, who sustained gunshot wounds, was taken to Tallaght Hos...
Irish News, May 1, 2013
Squarespace Creates 100 New Posts
Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD and Minister for Jobs Richard Bruton TD today announced that Squarespace, the leading all-in-one website publishing platform, plans to establish its EMEA Headquarters in Dublin...
Squarespace Creates 100 New Posts
Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD and Minister for Jobs Richard Bruton TD today announced that Squarespace, the leading all-in-one website publishing platform, plans to establish its EMEA Headquarters in Dublin...
Irish News, May 1, 2013
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Collision
A male motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a collision on the Clane to Cellbridge Road. The crash, which occurred at around 7.15am at Longton today, was between a car and a motorcycle. The ma...
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Collision
A male motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a collision on the Clane to Cellbridge Road. The crash, which occurred at around 7.15am at Longton today, was between a car and a motorcycle. The ma...
Irish News, May 1, 2013
Senator Welcomes Cabinet Agreement On Abortion Legislation
Senator Ivana Bacik today welcomed the publication of the heads of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill. The Bill will implement the X case and ensure compliance with the judgment of the Euro...
Senator Welcomes Cabinet Agreement On Abortion Legislation
Senator Ivana Bacik today welcomed the publication of the heads of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill. The Bill will implement the X case and ensure compliance with the judgment of the Euro...
Irish News, May 1, 2013
IFA Launches Fodder Crisis Fund
The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has launched a Fodder Crisis Fund of €1m to further support the Association's efforts in assisting farmers through the worst fodder crisis in living memory. The f...
IFA Launches Fodder Crisis Fund
The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has launched a Fodder Crisis Fund of €1m to further support the Association's efforts in assisting farmers through the worst fodder crisis in living memory. The f...
Irish News, May 1, 2013
Four Men Arrested In Connection With Burglaries
Gardai have arrested four men as part of an ongoing operation targeting organised criminal groups involved in burglary. On Tuesday Garda recovered house breaking implements in a car which was stopped...
Four Men Arrested In Connection With Burglaries
Gardai have arrested four men as part of an ongoing operation targeting organised criminal groups involved in burglary. On Tuesday Garda recovered house breaking implements in a car which was stopped...
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Cloudy with clear spells, mainly dry evening becoming windy with rain at times from late evening. Turning drier with clear spells towards morning. Milder than of late. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
