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Irish News, Feb 10, 2014
Over 60% Of Teens Own A Smartphone
Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children & Youth Affairs, has welcomed the first Irish report of the 'Net Children Go Mobile' project. The report, which is being launched today ahead of Safer Int...
Over 60% Of Teens Own A Smartphone
Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children & Youth Affairs, has welcomed the first Irish report of the 'Net Children Go Mobile' project. The report, which is being launched today ahead of Safer Int...
Irish News, Feb 10, 2014
Minister Accused Of Failing Dublin Flood Victims
Sinn Féin Dublin EU candidate Lynn Boylan has accused Minister of State Brian Hayes of speaking out of both sides of this mouth on recent flooding across the country. Last week Fine Gael MEPs voted ...
Minister Accused Of Failing Dublin Flood Victims
Sinn Féin Dublin EU candidate Lynn Boylan has accused Minister of State Brian Hayes of speaking out of both sides of this mouth on recent flooding across the country. Last week Fine Gael MEPs voted ...
Irish News, Feb 10, 2014
Maloney Calls For Uni Heads To 'Get Their Own Houses In Order'
Labour TD, Eamon Maloney, has said that university heads should 'get their own houses in order' before speculating about third-level college fees in 2016. Mr Maloney said: "For more than two years Mi...
Maloney Calls For Uni Heads To 'Get Their Own Houses In Order'
Labour TD, Eamon Maloney, has said that university heads should 'get their own houses in order' before speculating about third-level college fees in 2016. Mr Maloney said: "For more than two years Mi...
Irish News, Feb 10, 2014
Kenneth Egan Unveiled As FG's Latest Candidate
Olympic silver medallist, Kenneth Egan, has been unveiled as Fine Gael's latest candidate for the upcoming local elections in the Clondalkin Local Electoral Area. The 32-year-old was welcomed to the...
Kenneth Egan Unveiled As FG's Latest Candidate
Olympic silver medallist, Kenneth Egan, has been unveiled as Fine Gael's latest candidate for the upcoming local elections in the Clondalkin Local Electoral Area. The 32-year-old was welcomed to the...
Irish News, Feb 10, 2014
Man Charged With Murder Of Cathal Sweeney
A man has been charged with the murder of Cathal Sweeney in Terenure on Saturday. Gary Walsh was remanded in custody after appearing at Dublin District Court today. He is due to appear at Cloverhill...
Man Charged With Murder Of Cathal Sweeney
A man has been charged with the murder of Cathal Sweeney in Terenure on Saturday. Gary Walsh was remanded in custody after appearing at Dublin District Court today. He is due to appear at Cloverhill...
Irish News, Feb 7, 2014
Gardai Seize Over €2m In Counterfeit Notes
Gardai have seized over €2m in counterfeit notes following an investigation into the activities of dissident republicans. The €50 notes are believed to be in circulation around the country. Printing...
Gardai Seize Over €2m In Counterfeit Notes
Gardai have seized over €2m in counterfeit notes following an investigation into the activities of dissident republicans. The €50 notes are believed to be in circulation around the country. Printing...
Irish News, Feb 7, 2014
94% Of TEEU Members Vote For Strike Action
Members of the Technical Engineering and Electrical Union (TEEU) have voted by 94% in favour of industrial action to protect pay rates and working conditions in the electrical contracting industry. ...
94% Of TEEU Members Vote For Strike Action
Members of the Technical Engineering and Electrical Union (TEEU) have voted by 94% in favour of industrial action to protect pay rates and working conditions in the electrical contracting industry. ...
Irish News, Feb 7, 2014
Tallaght Hospital To Increase Staffing Levels
Siptu has welcomed commitments from the management of Tallaght Hospital, Co Dublin, to increase staffing levels in order to ensure patient safety at the facility. Siptu representatives and their INMO...
Tallaght Hospital To Increase Staffing Levels
Siptu has welcomed commitments from the management of Tallaght Hospital, Co Dublin, to increase staffing levels in order to ensure patient safety at the facility. Siptu representatives and their INMO...
Irish News, Feb 7, 2014
Shocking Gaps In Early Assessment For Children With Disabilities - FF
Figures released to Fianna Fáil show shocking gaps in early assessment and support for children with disabilities and special needs right across the country. Dublin is the worst off region, with no H...
Shocking Gaps In Early Assessment For Children With Disabilities - FF
Figures released to Fianna Fáil show shocking gaps in early assessment and support for children with disabilities and special needs right across the country. Dublin is the worst off region, with no H...
Irish News, Feb 7, 2014
Shot Fired During ATM Robbery
A shot was fired at gardai following an attempted raid on an ATM machine in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. It is believed to have been fired by one of the raiders who was carrying a gun. Three suspects ma...
Shot Fired During ATM Robbery
A shot was fired at gardai following an attempted raid on an ATM machine in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. It is believed to have been fired by one of the raiders who was carrying a gun. Three suspects ma...
Irish News, Feb 7, 2014
Missing Teen From Wicklow Found In NI
Gardai searching for a missing girl from Co Wicklow has been found in Northern Ireland. Katie Kearney, 15, went missing from her home on Thursday morning. She was last seen on the Main Street In Kil...
Missing Teen From Wicklow Found In NI
Gardai searching for a missing girl from Co Wicklow has been found in Northern Ireland. Katie Kearney, 15, went missing from her home on Thursday morning. She was last seen on the Main Street In Kil...
Irish News, Feb 7, 2014
Police Discover Body Near Leicester Square
Police believe a body found near Leicester Square could be missing Irish teenager Patrick Halpin. The student, from Loughrea in Co Galway, went missing on a college trip to the English capital on Wed...
Police Discover Body Near Leicester Square
Police believe a body found near Leicester Square could be missing Irish teenager Patrick Halpin. The student, from Loughrea in Co Galway, went missing on a college trip to the English capital on Wed...
Irish News, Feb 6, 2014
Police Appeal For Missing Teen Patrick Halpin
Police have launched an appeal after Irish teenager Patrick Halpin went missing in London shortly after midnight on Tuesday. The Irish student, who is originally from Galway, was last seen at The Zoo...
Police Appeal For Missing Teen Patrick Halpin
Police have launched an appeal after Irish teenager Patrick Halpin went missing in London shortly after midnight on Tuesday. The Irish student, who is originally from Galway, was last seen at The Zoo...
Irish News, Feb 6, 2014
Driver Killed In Kenagh Crash
A driver has been killed in a road traffic collision on the main Longford to Athlone Road, Kenagh. The crash happened at Curry between a car and a 4x4 vehicle on Tuesday evening. Three men, aged 47...
Driver Killed In Kenagh Crash
A driver has been killed in a road traffic collision on the main Longford to Athlone Road, Kenagh. The crash happened at Curry between a car and a 4x4 vehicle on Tuesday evening. Three men, aged 47...
Irish News, Feb 6, 2014
New Improved System For Local Enterprise Offices
A new improved system of Local Enterprise Offices in each local authority with more funding, more staff and more services will be up and running in April, the Government announced today. Key features...
New Improved System For Local Enterprise Offices
A new improved system of Local Enterprise Offices in each local authority with more funding, more staff and more services will be up and running in April, the Government announced today. Key features...
Irish News, Feb 6, 2014
Children's Organisations Call For An Outright Ban On Slapping Children
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) and the Children's Rights Alliance have launched the findings of a survey conducted to investigate attitudes towards child disciplin...
Children's Organisations Call For An Outright Ban On Slapping Children
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) and the Children's Rights Alliance have launched the findings of a survey conducted to investigate attitudes towards child disciplin...
Irish News, Feb 6, 2014
New Taxi Regulations Could Increase Prices For Customers
The Competition Authority (CA) has warned the National Transport Authority (NTA) that proposed new taxi regulations could create a barrier to entry that will increase prices and waiting times for taxi...
New Taxi Regulations Could Increase Prices For Customers
The Competition Authority (CA) has warned the National Transport Authority (NTA) that proposed new taxi regulations could create a barrier to entry that will increase prices and waiting times for taxi...
Irish News, Feb 6, 2014
Call For Urgent Update On Section 38 Compliance
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has agreed to a request from PAC member and Fine Gael Wicklow TD, Simon Harris, to seek an urgent update from the Health Service Executive (HSE) regarding the compl...
Call For Urgent Update On Section 38 Compliance
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has agreed to a request from PAC member and Fine Gael Wicklow TD, Simon Harris, to seek an urgent update from the Health Service Executive (HSE) regarding the compl...
Irish News, Feb 6, 2014
Ministers Launch Joint Online Safety Campaign
Labour TD for Galway West, Derek Nolan and Senator Lorraine Higgins from Galway East have together launched an online safety campaign which will take place in schools across their constituencies in th...
Ministers Launch Joint Online Safety Campaign
Labour TD for Galway West, Derek Nolan and Senator Lorraine Higgins from Galway East have together launched an online safety campaign which will take place in schools across their constituencies in th...
Irish News, Feb 5, 2014
Ireland's Nitrates Derogation Renewal Welcomed
The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan TD, and the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Mr Simon Coveney TD, has announced that Ireland has today secure...
Ireland's Nitrates Derogation Renewal Welcomed
The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan TD, and the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Mr Simon Coveney TD, has announced that Ireland has today secure...
Irish News, Feb 5, 2014
Storm Conditions Continue To Impact The Eircom Network
Currently 10,000 people have reported high faults on the eircom network due to the high winds, floods and storms. The firm says 700 crews are working nationwide to restore the service. A spokesperso...
Storm Conditions Continue To Impact The Eircom Network
Currently 10,000 people have reported high faults on the eircom network due to the high winds, floods and storms. The firm says 700 crews are working nationwide to restore the service. A spokesperso...
Irish News, Feb 5, 2014
Cannabis Plants Seized In Co Kerry
Cannabis plants worth an estimated street value of €160,000 have been seized by Gardaí following the search of a house at Kilgarvan, Co Kerry on Tuesday. At around 5.40pm, Gardaí searched a house at ...
Cannabis Plants Seized In Co Kerry
Cannabis plants worth an estimated street value of €160,000 have been seized by Gardaí following the search of a house at Kilgarvan, Co Kerry on Tuesday. At around 5.40pm, Gardaí searched a house at ...
Irish News, Feb 5, 2014
Hundreds Attend Funeral Of Jonny Byrne
Hundreds of people have attended the funeral mass of a man who died after being swept away in the River Barrow on Saturday night. Jonathon 'Jonny' Byrnes body was recovered on Sunday morning. The 19...
Hundreds Attend Funeral Of Jonny Byrne
Hundreds of people have attended the funeral mass of a man who died after being swept away in the River Barrow on Saturday night. Jonathon 'Jonny' Byrnes body was recovered on Sunday morning. The 19...
Irish News, Feb 5, 2014
FoI Law Should Be Extended To Bring Eirgrid Under Its Remit - FF
Fianna Fáil has introduced new legislation to bring EirGrid under the powers of the Freedom of Information Act. Spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform Seán Fleming has moved the Freedom of Inf...
FoI Law Should Be Extended To Bring Eirgrid Under Its Remit - FF
Fianna Fáil has introduced new legislation to bring EirGrid under the powers of the Freedom of Information Act. Spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform Seán Fleming has moved the Freedom of Inf...
Irish News, Feb 5, 2014
Unemployment Figures Drop 7% In January
The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD, has welcomed the Live Register figures for January, which show that unemployment on a seasonally adjusted basis has fallen for the 19th month in a r...
Unemployment Figures Drop 7% In January
The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD, has welcomed the Live Register figures for January, which show that unemployment on a seasonally adjusted basis has fallen for the 19th month in a r...
Irish News, Feb 5, 2014
Pensioner Killed In Co Kerry Crash
A pensioner has been killed in a traffic collision in Cahirciveen, County Kerry, on Tuesday night. The crash, between a car and a 90-year-old female pedestrian, happened at around 8.40pm on a small b...
Pensioner Killed In Co Kerry Crash
A pensioner has been killed in a traffic collision in Cahirciveen, County Kerry, on Tuesday night. The crash, between a car and a 90-year-old female pedestrian, happened at around 8.40pm on a small b...
Irish News, Feb 4, 2014
Minister Reiterates Apology To Louise O'Keeffe
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn TD, today gave his Cabinet colleagues a preliminary update on the implications of last week's judgement from the European Court of Human Rights in t...
Minister Reiterates Apology To Louise O'Keeffe
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn TD, today gave his Cabinet colleagues a preliminary update on the implications of last week's judgement from the European Court of Human Rights in t...
Irish News, Feb 4, 2014
Gardai Appeal For Missing Man Patrick Bruton
Gardai are appealing for information in tracing the whereabouts of Patrick Bruton, 47. Mr Bruton has been missing from his home in Kilminchy, Portlaoise since the evening of the 31 January 2014. P...
Gardai Appeal For Missing Man Patrick Bruton
Gardai are appealing for information in tracing the whereabouts of Patrick Bruton, 47. Mr Bruton has been missing from his home in Kilminchy, Portlaoise since the evening of the 31 January 2014. P...
Irish News, Feb 4, 2014
Call For Secret Costs Of Latest Quango To Be Explained
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform Sean Fleming has called on the Government to come clean on the costs of its latest quango, the new Lottery Regulator. Deputy Fleming said: "M...
Call For Secret Costs Of Latest Quango To Be Explained
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform Sean Fleming has called on the Government to come clean on the costs of its latest quango, the new Lottery Regulator. Deputy Fleming said: "M...
Irish News, Feb 4, 2014
Call For Minister Hogan To Address Flood Crisis
The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on the Environment and Local Government Brian Stanley TD has called on Minister Phil Hogan to allow time for statements in the Dáil on the impact of the latest floods to hit...
Call For Minister Hogan To Address Flood Crisis
The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on the Environment and Local Government Brian Stanley TD has called on Minister Phil Hogan to allow time for statements in the Dáil on the impact of the latest floods to hit...
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Ireland WeatherToday:Scattered showers of rain, sleet and, over hills, snow in the morning with sunny spells, the best of these in the south. The showers dying out this afternoon with increasing amounts of sunshine. Occasionally fresh westerly or northwesterly winds easing. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Clear start with a fairly widespread frost developing. Increasing cloud brings occasionally heavy rain overnight, preceded, especially over western hills, briefly by snow. Occasional southeasterly gales, severe near coasts, developing. Minimum temperature -2 °C.
