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Irish News for December 2014 : Page 3
Irish News, Dec 9, 2014
Gardaí To Work In Special Investigation Unit
Twenty Gardaí are to start work in the Department of Social Protection's Special Investigation Unit, it has been announced. The Unit will specialise in fraud investigation, Tánaiste and Social Prote...
Gardaí To Work In Special Investigation Unit
Twenty Gardaí are to start work in the Department of Social Protection's Special Investigation Unit, it has been announced. The Unit will specialise in fraud investigation, Tánaiste and Social Prote...
Irish News, Dec 9, 2014
1,800 Jobs Expected Via Irish Design 2015
1,800 jobs and 200 new businesses are expected to be created through Irish Design 2015 (ID2015), according to the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. ID2015 is a year-long programme that s...
1,800 Jobs Expected Via Irish Design 2015
1,800 jobs and 200 new businesses are expected to be created through Irish Design 2015 (ID2015), according to the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. ID2015 is a year-long programme that s...
Irish News, Dec 8, 2014
Learner Drivers Could Face Penalty Points
New penalty point offences are to take effect from today (8 December), the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, has confirmed. Under the new legislation, penalty points wil...
Learner Drivers Could Face Penalty Points
New penalty point offences are to take effect from today (8 December), the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, has confirmed. Under the new legislation, penalty points wil...
Irish News, Dec 8, 2014
Pedestrian Killed In Co Mayo
A man has died following a collision with a car in Claremorris, Co Mayo. The victim, understood to be in his 70s, was knocked down by a car on the N17 at around 7.30am this morning (8 December). H...
Pedestrian Killed In Co Mayo
A man has died following a collision with a car in Claremorris, Co Mayo. The victim, understood to be in his 70s, was knocked down by a car on the N17 at around 7.30am this morning (8 December). H...
Irish News, Dec 8, 2014
Met Éireann Issues Yellow Weather Warning
A 'yellow' weather warning has been put in place by Met Éireann as southerly winds are expected to reach speeds of between 45 and 65 km/h with gusts up to 110 km/h during Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesd...
Met Éireann Issues Yellow Weather Warning
A 'yellow' weather warning has been put in place by Met Éireann as southerly winds are expected to reach speeds of between 45 and 65 km/h with gusts up to 110 km/h during Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesd...
Irish News, Dec 8, 2014
Pair Charged Over Ballymun Incident
Gardaí in Ballymun investigating an incident on Clare Road in Dublin 9 on 5 December have charged a 42 and a 43-year-old man on 7 December. At about 21:30 on Friday night, it was reported that a numb...
Pair Charged Over Ballymun Incident
Gardaí in Ballymun investigating an incident on Clare Road in Dublin 9 on 5 December have charged a 42 and a 43-year-old man on 7 December. At about 21:30 on Friday night, it was reported that a numb...
Irish News, Dec 8, 2014
Dublin Lord Mayor Visits Belfast
Dublin Lord Mayor Christy Burke has paid a visit to Belfast. During his trip to the city, he met Belfast Lord Mayor, Councillor Nichola Mallon. The meeting is one of a series of events the Lord Mayo...
Dublin Lord Mayor Visits Belfast
Dublin Lord Mayor Christy Burke has paid a visit to Belfast. During his trip to the city, he met Belfast Lord Mayor, Councillor Nichola Mallon. The meeting is one of a series of events the Lord Mayo...
Irish News, Dec 8, 2014
Garda Síochána Release 'Twelve Safety Tips Of Christmas'
An Garda Síochána has published its 'Twelve Safety Tips of Christmas' as a guide to the public as to how to protect themselves and their property over the festive period. 1. Drink alcohol responsib...
Garda Síochána Release 'Twelve Safety Tips Of Christmas'
An Garda Síochána has published its 'Twelve Safety Tips of Christmas' as a guide to the public as to how to protect themselves and their property over the festive period. 1. Drink alcohol responsib...
Irish News, Dec 8, 2014
Sinn Féin Calls For Govt To Officially Recognise Palestinian State
Sinn Féin is to call on the government to officially recognise the state of Palestine. It is understood the party will use its Private Members time later this week to a table the motion. Gerry Ada...
Sinn Féin Calls For Govt To Officially Recognise Palestinian State
Sinn Féin is to call on the government to officially recognise the state of Palestine. It is understood the party will use its Private Members time later this week to a table the motion. Gerry Ada...
Irish News, Dec 5, 2014
National Museum Denies Closure Claims
The National Museum of Ireland has denied reports that its sites are facing "imminent closure", or that they are planning to introduce entry charges. Earlier today, it was reported in the media that...
National Museum Denies Closure Claims
The National Museum of Ireland has denied reports that its sites are facing "imminent closure", or that they are planning to introduce entry charges. Earlier today, it was reported in the media that...
Irish News, Dec 5, 2014
Jackie Healy-Rae Dies, Aged 83
Jackie Healy-Rae has died at the age of 83. The former Independent TD passed away at Kerry General Hospital this afternoon. It is understood his family were present at the hospital. Mr Healy-Rae h...
Jackie Healy-Rae Dies, Aged 83
Jackie Healy-Rae has died at the age of 83. The former Independent TD passed away at Kerry General Hospital this afternoon. It is understood his family were present at the hospital. Mr Healy-Rae h...
Irish News, Dec 5, 2014
Gerry Adams Refused Entry Into Gaza
Gerry Adams has said he has been refused entry into Gaza by Israeli authorities. The Sinn Féin leader is on a three-day visit to Israel and Palestine and said he is "disappointed" at the decision. ...
Gerry Adams Refused Entry Into Gaza
Gerry Adams has said he has been refused entry into Gaza by Israeli authorities. The Sinn Féin leader is on a three-day visit to Israel and Palestine and said he is "disappointed" at the decision. ...
Irish News, Dec 5, 2014
Economic Recovery Drives Industrial Space Take Up
A rise in economic activity has driven the take-up of industrial space to a record high in the third quarter of 2014, according to a new report from property consultants Savills Ireland. It says Irel...
Economic Recovery Drives Industrial Space Take Up
A rise in economic activity has driven the take-up of industrial space to a record high in the third quarter of 2014, according to a new report from property consultants Savills Ireland. It says Irel...
Irish News, Dec 5, 2014
€990k Funding For Connemara Touring Route
Tourism Minister Paschal Donohoe TD has announced €990,000 in funding for the development of a visitor experience at Derrygimlagh, Connemara, County Galway. The money, allocated from Fáilte Ireland’s...
€990k Funding For Connemara Touring Route
Tourism Minister Paschal Donohoe TD has announced €990,000 in funding for the development of a visitor experience at Derrygimlagh, Connemara, County Galway. The money, allocated from Fáilte Ireland’s...
Irish News, Dec 5, 2014
Broadband Rolled Out Across Post-Primary Schools
The roll-out of high-speed (100Mbps) broadband to all post-primary schools in Ireland has been completed after the final 269 schools were connected in 2014. The move follows a pilot project in 78 sch...
Broadband Rolled Out Across Post-Primary Schools
The roll-out of high-speed (100Mbps) broadband to all post-primary schools in Ireland has been completed after the final 269 schools were connected in 2014. The move follows a pilot project in 78 sch...
Irish News, Dec 4, 2014
Man Arrested Over County Meath Murders
Gardaí have arrested a male in his 50s in the Meath area, as part of investigations into the murders of Eoin O'Connor and Anthony Keegan. The two men's bodies were found on an island in Lough Sheelin...
Man Arrested Over County Meath Murders
Gardaí have arrested a male in his 50s in the Meath area, as part of investigations into the murders of Eoin O'Connor and Anthony Keegan. The two men's bodies were found on an island in Lough Sheelin...
Irish News, Dec 4, 2014
Aer Lingus Reports Fall In Passenger Numbers
Aer Lingus has reported a fall in passenger numbers for the month of November when compared to the same month in 2013. In total, the airline carried 702,000 passengers last month, which is down by 3...
Aer Lingus Reports Fall In Passenger Numbers
Aer Lingus has reported a fall in passenger numbers for the month of November when compared to the same month in 2013. In total, the airline carried 702,000 passengers last month, which is down by 3...
Irish News, Dec 4, 2014
FG And Labour Ratings Slump
Fine Gael and Labour's ratings have significantly dropped, while independents and smaller parties have won substantial increases, according to the latest Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI opinion poll. Fine Gae...
FG And Labour Ratings Slump
Fine Gael and Labour's ratings have significantly dropped, while independents and smaller parties have won substantial increases, according to the latest Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI opinion poll. Fine Gae...
Irish News, Dec 4, 2014
Dealz Creates 80 New Jobs
Dealz has announced it is to create 80 new jobs in Ireland. The roles will be creates across three new stores. The discount retailer opened its two newest premises today in Mallow and Navan, and h...
Dealz Creates 80 New Jobs
Dealz has announced it is to create 80 new jobs in Ireland. The roles will be creates across three new stores. The discount retailer opened its two newest premises today in Mallow and Navan, and h...
Irish News, Dec 4, 2014
€6m Boost For Irish Venture Capital Fund
London-based venture capital firm Hoxton Ventures has launched a €5.875m Irish early stage venture capital fund in partnership with Enterprise Ireland. Hoxton Ventures is a $40m early stage venture c...
€6m Boost For Irish Venture Capital Fund
London-based venture capital firm Hoxton Ventures has launched a €5.875m Irish early stage venture capital fund in partnership with Enterprise Ireland. Hoxton Ventures is a $40m early stage venture c...
Irish News, Dec 4, 2014
Water Charges 'Should Be Abolished'
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin spokesperson for Justice, has called for the government to scrap the controversial water charge. He said it should happen as soon as possible, following an increase ...
Water Charges 'Should Be Abolished'
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin spokesperson for Justice, has called for the government to scrap the controversial water charge. He said it should happen as soon as possible, following an increase ...
Irish News, Dec 4, 2014
Cross-Border Bid For RWC To Be Launched
Ireland is reportedly set to unveil its bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. According to reports, details will be revealed tomorrow, when IRFU officials will meet with Government representatives north...
Cross-Border Bid For RWC To Be Launched
Ireland is reportedly set to unveil its bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. According to reports, details will be revealed tomorrow, when IRFU officials will meet with Government representatives north...
Irish News, Dec 3, 2014
Cocaine Seized From Cargo Vessel
Cocaine with an estimated street value of £40m (€51m) has been seized following a joint operation by the National Crime Agency (NCA), Border Force and An Garda Síochána. The drugs were found during a...
Cocaine Seized From Cargo Vessel
Cocaine with an estimated street value of £40m (€51m) has been seized following a joint operation by the National Crime Agency (NCA), Border Force and An Garda Síochána. The drugs were found during a...
Irish News, Dec 3, 2014
Fewer Sign On To Live Register In November
Latest figures by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), have revealed that there were 4,100 fewer people signing onto the live register last month, on a seasonally adjusted basis. The seasonally adju...
Fewer Sign On To Live Register In November
Latest figures by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), have revealed that there were 4,100 fewer people signing onto the live register last month, on a seasonally adjusted basis. The seasonally adju...
Irish News, Dec 3, 2014
€60m Road Repair Fund Announced
A total of €60m in funding has been announced to carry out minor works on Ireland's roads. The works will be undertaken over the next three years, and will help to improve safety and driving conditi...
€60m Road Repair Fund Announced
A total of €60m in funding has been announced to carry out minor works on Ireland's roads. The works will be undertaken over the next three years, and will help to improve safety and driving conditi...
Irish News, Dec 3, 2014
Joseph Walsh Found Safe And Well
37-year-old Joseph Walsh from Dublin has been found safe and well after being reported missing by gardaí on Tuesday. Mr Walsh went missing from his home at St Patricks Road, Clondalkin, but has since...
Joseph Walsh Found Safe And Well
37-year-old Joseph Walsh from Dublin has been found safe and well after being reported missing by gardaí on Tuesday. Mr Walsh went missing from his home at St Patricks Road, Clondalkin, but has since...
Irish News, Dec 3, 2014
Irish Govt To Reopen 'Hooded Men' Inquiry
The Irish government has said it will request the European Court of Human Rights to review its judgement in the case of the 'Hooded Men'. In 1971, the government brought a case against the UK before ...
Irish Govt To Reopen 'Hooded Men' Inquiry
The Irish government has said it will request the European Court of Human Rights to review its judgement in the case of the 'Hooded Men'. In 1971, the government brought a case against the UK before ...
Irish News, Dec 3, 2014
150 Jobs Announced For Dublin
150 jobs have been announced for Dublin through the establishment of a Managed Services Centre in the city by Calypso Technology. The new Managed Services Centre will be the basis of a new profession...
150 Jobs Announced For Dublin
150 jobs have been announced for Dublin through the establishment of a Managed Services Centre in the city by Calypso Technology. The new Managed Services Centre will be the basis of a new profession...
Irish News, Dec 3, 2014
Irish Family Farming 'Under Pressure' - IFA
The Irish and European tradition of family farming is under "unprecedented pressure" according to the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA). IFA President Eddie Downey made the comments as he was speaking...
Irish Family Farming 'Under Pressure' - IFA
The Irish and European tradition of family farming is under "unprecedented pressure" according to the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA). IFA President Eddie Downey made the comments as he was speaking...
Irish News, Dec 2, 2014
'Substantial' Amount Of Alcohol Stolen In Dublin
A "substantial" amount of alcohol has been stolen from a warehouse in Ballyfermot, Dublin. The theft happened at a warehouse in the Parkwest Industrial Estate on 14 November, between 3pm and 4pm. ...
'Substantial' Amount Of Alcohol Stolen In Dublin
A "substantial" amount of alcohol has been stolen from a warehouse in Ballyfermot, Dublin. The theft happened at a warehouse in the Parkwest Industrial Estate on 14 November, between 3pm and 4pm. ...
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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.
