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Irish News, Feb 25, 2014
BoI Building To Become Cultural And Heritage Centre
Bank of Ireland's landmark College Green building is to handed over to the government for 10 years and turned into a state-run cultural and heritage centre. The government will convert the building a...
BoI Building To Become Cultural And Heritage Centre
Bank of Ireland's landmark College Green building is to handed over to the government for 10 years and turned into a state-run cultural and heritage centre. The government will convert the building a...
Irish News, Feb 25, 2014
Labour MEP Calls For Protected EU Status For Hurley's
Hurley's should be given EU-wide protection as a special Irish cultural tool, Labour MEP Phil Prendergast has said. Usually granted for food products like cheeses and wines, Ms Prendergast has called...
Labour MEP Calls For Protected EU Status For Hurley's
Hurley's should be given EU-wide protection as a special Irish cultural tool, Labour MEP Phil Prendergast has said. Usually granted for food products like cheeses and wines, Ms Prendergast has called...
Irish News, Feb 24, 2014
SuperValu To Create Over 200 Jobs With New Stores
Over 200 jobs are to be created this year by retailer SuperValu, who are to build three new stores. An investment of €7 million is to be spent on opening three new locations, with a further €12m to b...
SuperValu To Create Over 200 Jobs With New Stores
Over 200 jobs are to be created this year by retailer SuperValu, who are to build three new stores. An investment of €7 million is to be spent on opening three new locations, with a further €12m to b...
Irish News, Feb 24, 2014
Sinn Féin Call On British Govt To Exempt NI From HGV Levy
Sinn Féin have reiterated their opposition to a levy to be introduced by the British government on HGV vehicles crossing its borders, including from the South into the North. Matt Carthy, the party's...
Sinn Féin Call On British Govt To Exempt NI From HGV Levy
Sinn Féin have reiterated their opposition to a levy to be introduced by the British government on HGV vehicles crossing its borders, including from the South into the North. Matt Carthy, the party's...
Irish News, Feb 24, 2014
Govt Urged To Implement EU Coastal And Maritime Tourism Strategy
The Minister for Tourism has been urged to immediately implement the 14 actions contained in a European Commission Strategy to promote coastal and maritime tourism. Welcoming news of the EU strategy,...
Govt Urged To Implement EU Coastal And Maritime Tourism Strategy
The Minister for Tourism has been urged to immediately implement the 14 actions contained in a European Commission Strategy to promote coastal and maritime tourism. Welcoming news of the EU strategy,...
Irish News, Feb 24, 2014
Immediate Action Urged In Driving Licence Issue Delays
Immediate action has been called for to tackle an 8 week delay in the processing of new driving licences. Raising the issue with the Dáil, Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and Sport, Ti...
Immediate Action Urged In Driving Licence Issue Delays
Immediate action has been called for to tackle an 8 week delay in the processing of new driving licences. Raising the issue with the Dáil, Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and Sport, Ti...
Irish News, Feb 24, 2014
Gender Recognition Bill To Be Brought Before Governent
A new proposal is to be brought to the government allowing transgender people to apply to have their acquired gender recognised from the age of 16. A draft of the Gender Recognition Bill was publishe...
Gender Recognition Bill To Be Brought Before Governent
A new proposal is to be brought to the government allowing transgender people to apply to have their acquired gender recognised from the age of 16. A draft of the Gender Recognition Bill was publishe...
Irish News, Feb 24, 2014
Man Arrested Over €50,000 Cannabis Find
Cannabis resin worth an estimated €50,000 has been recovered by gardaí during a routine patrol. It is understood that a traffic unit from Blanchardstown Garda Station stopped a 4x4 vehicle on the Nav...
Man Arrested Over €50,000 Cannabis Find
Cannabis resin worth an estimated €50,000 has been recovered by gardaí during a routine patrol. It is understood that a traffic unit from Blanchardstown Garda Station stopped a 4x4 vehicle on the Nav...
Irish News, Feb 24, 2014
Woman Dies After Car Rolls Over Her
A woman has died in a accidents in Co Clare after her car reversed into her knocking her to the ground. It is understood that the woman was putting shopping in the boot of the car on Francis Street i...
Woman Dies After Car Rolls Over Her
A woman has died in a accidents in Co Clare after her car reversed into her knocking her to the ground. It is understood that the woman was putting shopping in the boot of the car on Francis Street i...
Irish News, Feb 21, 2014
Sinn Féin Say Minister Shatter 'Should Go'
The position of Alan Shatter, Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, has been described as "untenable", with Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Pádraig Mac calling for his resignation. Deputy Mac Lo...
Sinn Féin Say Minister Shatter 'Should Go'
The position of Alan Shatter, Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, has been described as "untenable", with Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Pádraig Mac calling for his resignation. Deputy Mac Lo...
Irish News, Feb 21, 2014
Five Companies To Create 132 Jobs Through Investment In Ireland
A total of 132 jobs are to be created by five separate companies in Dublin and Galway, it has been announced. • Fifty jobs are to be created by San Francisco-based software analytics company New Reli...
Five Companies To Create 132 Jobs Through Investment In Ireland
A total of 132 jobs are to be created by five separate companies in Dublin and Galway, it has been announced. • Fifty jobs are to be created by San Francisco-based software analytics company New Reli...
Irish News, Feb 21, 2014
Long Term Unemployed To Work For Local Authorities
A new employment initiative will see some 800 long-term unemployed working in Dublin's local authorities by the end of the year. The Gateway initiative will pay jobseekers an additional €20 a week fo...
Long Term Unemployed To Work For Local Authorities
A new employment initiative will see some 800 long-term unemployed working in Dublin's local authorities by the end of the year. The Gateway initiative will pay jobseekers an additional €20 a week fo...
Irish News, Feb 21, 2014
Govt Urged To Accept Organ Donation Recommendations
The government has been urged to accept the recommendations contained within the Health Committee’s report on organ donation. Speaking in the Dáil today Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Cao...
Govt Urged To Accept Organ Donation Recommendations
The government has been urged to accept the recommendations contained within the Health Committee’s report on organ donation. Speaking in the Dáil today Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Cao...
Irish News, Feb 21, 2014
Irish Water Email Address 'Too Little Too Late'
Irish Waters attempts to offer Oireachtas members an avenue for queries has been described as "too little too late" Fianna Fáil’s Environment Spokesperson Barry Cowen said that Irish Water providing ...
Irish Water Email Address 'Too Little Too Late'
Irish Waters attempts to offer Oireachtas members an avenue for queries has been described as "too little too late" Fianna Fáil’s Environment Spokesperson Barry Cowen said that Irish Water providing ...
Irish News, Feb 21, 2014
Govt Urged To Prioritise Cork Flood Defences
A long term flood prevention plan for Cork must be prioritised, Fine Gael Cork South Central TD, Jerry Buttimer, has said. Addressing the Dáil Deputy Buttimer said that Cork had been devastated by fl...
Govt Urged To Prioritise Cork Flood Defences
A long term flood prevention plan for Cork must be prioritised, Fine Gael Cork South Central TD, Jerry Buttimer, has said. Addressing the Dáil Deputy Buttimer said that Cork had been devastated by fl...
Irish News, Feb 21, 2014
Cannabis Plants Seized In Co Kildare
Cannabis plants with an estimate value of €164,00 has been seized by Garda in Co Kildare. Garda uncovered a grow house in a search of a house in School Lane, Suncroft, The Curragh, at about 21:00 on ...
Cannabis Plants Seized In Co Kildare
Cannabis plants with an estimate value of €164,00 has been seized by Garda in Co Kildare. Garda uncovered a grow house in a search of a house in School Lane, Suncroft, The Curragh, at about 21:00 on ...
Irish News, Feb 20, 2014
Taoiseach To Examine Garda Allegations Documents 'Very Carefully'
Documents given to the Taoiseach Enda Kenny on Wednesday night by Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin have been described as containing "very serious allegations" about garda investigation. The Taoise...
Taoiseach To Examine Garda Allegations Documents 'Very Carefully'
Documents given to the Taoiseach Enda Kenny on Wednesday night by Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin have been described as containing "very serious allegations" about garda investigation. The Taoise...
Irish News, Feb 20, 2014
Smartphone Users Urged To Vigilant With Personal Information
Smartphone users have been urged to "exercise vigilance" with their personal information when using so-called 'leaky apps'. Fine Gael's Deirdre Clune was speaking after she raised the issue in the Se...
Smartphone Users Urged To Vigilant With Personal Information
Smartphone users have been urged to "exercise vigilance" with their personal information when using so-called 'leaky apps'. Fine Gael's Deirdre Clune was speaking after she raised the issue in the Se...
Irish News, Feb 20, 2014
CUH Confirm H1N1 Flu Case
Cork University Hospital have reported a confirmed case of the H1N1 flu virus, commonly known as swine flu. It is understood that other patients at the hospital are displaying symptoms of the virus b...
CUH Confirm H1N1 Flu Case
Cork University Hospital have reported a confirmed case of the H1N1 flu virus, commonly known as swine flu. It is understood that other patients at the hospital are displaying symptoms of the virus b...
Irish News, Feb 20, 2014
Two Men Arrested In Organised Crime Investigation
Gardaí have reported the arrest of two men, aged in their early 20s, as part of an investigation into organised crime. One of the men was arrested in Clara, Co Offaly on Thursday, with offices in Dub...
Two Men Arrested In Organised Crime Investigation
Gardaí have reported the arrest of two men, aged in their early 20s, as part of an investigation into organised crime. One of the men was arrested in Clara, Co Offaly on Thursday, with offices in Dub...
Irish News, Feb 20, 2014
Varadker Called To Act On UK Hauliers Levy
The Minister for Transport has been urged to raise the concerns of Irish hauliers with his British counterpart over a new levy on all foreign vehicles entering British soil, including Northern Ireland...
Varadker Called To Act On UK Hauliers Levy
The Minister for Transport has been urged to raise the concerns of Irish hauliers with his British counterpart over a new levy on all foreign vehicles entering British soil, including Northern Ireland...
Irish News, Feb 20, 2014
Govt Urged To Invest In Childcare
The government has been urged to invest in quality, accessible and affordable child care. Speaking today during a debate on childcare at the Dáil Committee on Health and Children, Deputy Sandra McLel...
Govt Urged To Invest In Childcare
The government has been urged to invest in quality, accessible and affordable child care. Speaking today during a debate on childcare at the Dáil Committee on Health and Children, Deputy Sandra McLel...
Irish News, Feb 20, 2014
Inquest Underway Into Deaths Of Father And Daughter In West Cork
An inquest is being held to try and established the cause of the deaths of a father and daughter in west Cork last March. The bodies of 50-year-old Martin McCarthy and his three-year-old daughter Cla...
Inquest Underway Into Deaths Of Father And Daughter In West Cork
An inquest is being held to try and established the cause of the deaths of a father and daughter in west Cork last March. The bodies of 50-year-old Martin McCarthy and his three-year-old daughter Cla...
Irish News, Feb 20, 2014
Seanad To Vote On Motion To Halt Closure Of Mental Health Units
Senators will today vote on a Fianna Fáil motion demanding an immediate halt to the closure of beds at mental health units in Ballinasloe and Tuam in Co Galway, and Glanmire and Shanakiel in Co Cork. ...
Seanad To Vote On Motion To Halt Closure Of Mental Health Units
Senators will today vote on a Fianna Fáil motion demanding an immediate halt to the closure of beds at mental health units in Ballinasloe and Tuam in Co Galway, and Glanmire and Shanakiel in Co Cork. ...
Irish News, Feb 20, 2014
Sinn Féin Submit Wind Farm Regulations Proposal
Sinn Féin have produced a submission on proposed changes to guidelines on wind farms. The document, handed in by the party's spokespersons on the Environment and Energy, Brian Stanley TD and Michael ...
Sinn Féin Submit Wind Farm Regulations Proposal
Sinn Féin have produced a submission on proposed changes to guidelines on wind farms. The document, handed in by the party's spokespersons on the Environment and Energy, Brian Stanley TD and Michael ...
Irish News, Feb 19, 2014
Two Defence Forces Members Arrested Over Pipe Bomb Find
Two serving member of the Defence Forces have been arrested in connection with a viable pipe bomb found at a house in Co Donegal on Tuesday. It is understood that army bomb disposal experts attended...
Two Defence Forces Members Arrested Over Pipe Bomb Find
Two serving member of the Defence Forces have been arrested in connection with a viable pipe bomb found at a house in Co Donegal on Tuesday. It is understood that army bomb disposal experts attended...
Irish News, Feb 19, 2014
Investigation Launched Into Body Found In Car In Embankment
The body of a man has been found inside his car at the bottom of an embankment off the N12 at Tyholland, Co Monaghan. Garda have launched an investigation into the discovery, saying that it is not kn...
Investigation Launched Into Body Found In Car In Embankment
The body of a man has been found inside his car at the bottom of an embankment off the N12 at Tyholland, Co Monaghan. Garda have launched an investigation into the discovery, saying that it is not kn...
Irish News, Feb 19, 2014
Six Released Without Charge In Sexual Abuse Investigation
A report is to be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions following the arrest of six people in an investigation of alleged systematic sexual abuse. Officer from Dublin's Sundrive Road Garda...
Six Released Without Charge In Sexual Abuse Investigation
A report is to be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions following the arrest of six people in an investigation of alleged systematic sexual abuse. Officer from Dublin's Sundrive Road Garda...
Irish News, Feb 19, 2014
Almost 2,000 Jobs To Be Created By 'High Potential Start-Up Companies'
Almost 2,000 new jobs will be created over the next three years by 122 High Potential Start-Up companies supported by the Department of Jobs through Enterprise Ireland, the Minister for Jobs, Enterpri...
Almost 2,000 Jobs To Be Created By 'High Potential Start-Up Companies'
Almost 2,000 new jobs will be created over the next three years by 122 High Potential Start-Up companies supported by the Department of Jobs through Enterprise Ireland, the Minister for Jobs, Enterpri...
Irish News, Feb 19, 2014
Road Traffic No 2 2013 Enacted
The number of penalty points issued to drivers caught using a mobile phone while driving has risen from two to three following the latest Road Traffic Bill being agreed by the Seanad on Tuesday. The ...
Road Traffic No 2 2013 Enacted
The number of penalty points issued to drivers caught using a mobile phone while driving has risen from two to three following the latest Road Traffic Bill being agreed by the Seanad on Tuesday. The ...
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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.
