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Irish News, Mar 14, 2014
Adams Expresses Condolences At Death Of Tony Benn
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams TD has expressed his deep sadness on the death of veteran activist, MP and former British cabinet minister Tony Benn. Speaking from the United States, Mr Adams said: "...
Adams Expresses Condolences At Death Of Tony Benn
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams TD has expressed his deep sadness on the death of veteran activist, MP and former British cabinet minister Tony Benn. Speaking from the United States, Mr Adams said: "...
Irish News, Mar 13, 2014
EPA Waste Water Report Published
Raw, untreated sewage is discharged at 42 urban areas across Ireland, a new report by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA ) has revealed. The report also highlights "inadequate management practices"...
EPA Waste Water Report Published
Raw, untreated sewage is discharged at 42 urban areas across Ireland, a new report by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA ) has revealed. The report also highlights "inadequate management practices"...
Irish News, Mar 13, 2014
Two Men Die In Mallow Apartment Fire
Gardaí in Mallow have reported the deaths of two men in an apartment fire. According to gardaí the fire at the Granary Court apartments on St Joseph's Road was reported just after midnight. It is th...
Two Men Die In Mallow Apartment Fire
Gardaí in Mallow have reported the deaths of two men in an apartment fire. According to gardaí the fire at the Granary Court apartments on St Joseph's Road was reported just after midnight. It is th...
Irish News, Mar 13, 2014
Strike Off But Issues Remain: Fianna Fáil
Fianna Fáil’s Transport and Tourism spokesperson has said that while it is welcomed that Friday's planned aviation strike has been cancelled, the issues behind the dispute remain unresolved. On Wedne...
Strike Off But Issues Remain: Fianna Fáil
Fianna Fáil’s Transport and Tourism spokesperson has said that while it is welcomed that Friday's planned aviation strike has been cancelled, the issues behind the dispute remain unresolved. On Wedne...
Irish News, Mar 13, 2014
Lack Of Growth In GDP 'Huge Concern'
The government's failure to grow Ireland's GDP has been described as " a real concern for future economic prospects". While welcoming the news of an increase in the State's GNP, Sinn Féin Finance spo...
Lack Of Growth In GDP 'Huge Concern'
The government's failure to grow Ireland's GDP has been described as " a real concern for future economic prospects". While welcoming the news of an increase in the State's GNP, Sinn Féin Finance spo...
Irish News, Mar 13, 2014
PAC Sends Rehab Report To Gardaí
A report on the allegations made against Rehab has been passed to Gardaí by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). It follows a private meeting held this morning by the PAC to discuss correspondence fr...
PAC Sends Rehab Report To Gardaí
A report on the allegations made against Rehab has been passed to Gardaí by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). It follows a private meeting held this morning by the PAC to discuss correspondence fr...
Irish News, Mar 13, 2014
Funeral Held For Christine Buckley
The funeral has taken place of Aislinn Centre co-founder and campaigner Christine Buckley, who died on Tuesday aged 67. Up to 1,000 mourners joined President Michael D Higgins, Archbishop Diarmuid Ma...
Funeral Held For Christine Buckley
The funeral has taken place of Aislinn Centre co-founder and campaigner Christine Buckley, who died on Tuesday aged 67. Up to 1,000 mourners joined President Michael D Higgins, Archbishop Diarmuid Ma...
Irish News, Mar 13, 2014
Former Judge Appointed Confidential Recipient
Retired District Court Judge Mr Patrick McMahon has been appointed as the Confidential Recipient under Regulation 6 of the Garda Síochána (Confidential Reporting of Malpractice) Regulations 2007. The...
Former Judge Appointed Confidential Recipient
Retired District Court Judge Mr Patrick McMahon has been appointed as the Confidential Recipient under Regulation 6 of the Garda Síochána (Confidential Reporting of Malpractice) Regulations 2007. The...
Irish News, Mar 13, 2014
OPW Confirm Almost €9m For Clare Flood Defences
Almost €9 million has been allocated to improve flood defences in Clare, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced. Welcoming the news, Fine Gael Clare Senator, Martin Conway, said: "This €8.27 ...
OPW Confirm Almost €9m For Clare Flood Defences
Almost €9 million has been allocated to improve flood defences in Clare, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced. Welcoming the news, Fine Gael Clare Senator, Martin Conway, said: "This €8.27 ...
Irish News, Mar 13, 2014
Gardaí In Waterford Issue Counterfeit Currency Warning
Retailers and consumers in Waterford have been warned that counterfeit €50 notes are known to be in circulation around the city. Gardaí issued the warning following a number of reports of the counter...
Gardaí In Waterford Issue Counterfeit Currency Warning
Retailers and consumers in Waterford have been warned that counterfeit €50 notes are known to be in circulation around the city. Gardaí issued the warning following a number of reports of the counter...
Irish News, Mar 12, 2014
Irish Banks To Undergo 'Rigorous' Stress Test
The ability of banks in Ireland to " adequately provide for the losses they are carrying" will be rigorously tested by the forthcoming ECB stress tests, Fianna Fáil Finance Spokesperson Michael McGrat...
Irish Banks To Undergo 'Rigorous' Stress Test
The ability of banks in Ireland to " adequately provide for the losses they are carrying" will be rigorously tested by the forthcoming ECB stress tests, Fianna Fáil Finance Spokesperson Michael McGrat...
Irish News, Mar 12, 2014
Minister For Justice To Deliver Penalty Points Report
The Minister for Justice is due to deliver his report on the Gardaí administration of penalty points. It is understood that Alan Shatters report to the Cabinet will contain a number of recommendation...
Minister For Justice To Deliver Penalty Points Report
The Minister for Justice is due to deliver his report on the Gardaí administration of penalty points. It is understood that Alan Shatters report to the Cabinet will contain a number of recommendation...
Irish News, Mar 12, 2014
Statement From Taoiseach Enda Kenny On EU Ukraine Meeting
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has issued a statement on last weeks "extraordinary" meeting of of EU Heads of State and Government to discuss "the deeply worrying situation in Ukraine." Ahead of next weeks...
Statement From Taoiseach Enda Kenny On EU Ukraine Meeting
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has issued a statement on last weeks "extraordinary" meeting of of EU Heads of State and Government to discuss "the deeply worrying situation in Ukraine." Ahead of next weeks...
Irish News, Mar 12, 2014
Investment Needed To Cope With Broadband Demand
Ireland's broadband infrastructure needs more investment, Fianna Fáil’s Communications spokesperson Michael Moynihan has said. Deputy Moynihan argues that there has been a 75% increase in internet us...
Investment Needed To Cope With Broadband Demand
Ireland's broadband infrastructure needs more investment, Fianna Fáil’s Communications spokesperson Michael Moynihan has said. Deputy Moynihan argues that there has been a 75% increase in internet us...
Irish News, Mar 12, 2014
Call For Govt To Support Voluntary Housing Project
Galway East Deputy Michael Kitt has called on the Government to provide support to the St Vincent de Paul voluntary housing project at Ozanam House in Ballinasloe. The Fianna Fáil Deputy raised a spe...
Call For Govt To Support Voluntary Housing Project
Galway East Deputy Michael Kitt has called on the Government to provide support to the St Vincent de Paul voluntary housing project at Ozanam House in Ballinasloe. The Fianna Fáil Deputy raised a spe...
Irish News, Mar 12, 2014
Minister Hogan Accused Of Ignoring Concerns Over Building Regulations
New building regulations will prevent thousands of people from buidling their own homes, Sinn Féin's spokesperson on the Environment and Local Government Brian Stanley TD has claimed. In the Dáil on ...
Minister Hogan Accused Of Ignoring Concerns Over Building Regulations
New building regulations will prevent thousands of people from buidling their own homes, Sinn Féin's spokesperson on the Environment and Local Government Brian Stanley TD has claimed. In the Dáil on ...
Irish News, Mar 12, 2014
New Multi-Denominational Schools To Open In September
Four new multi-denominational primary schools are to open in September, the Department of Education has announced. Educate Together will run the new schools to be based in counties Dublin, Mayo, Meat...
New Multi-Denominational Schools To Open In September
Four new multi-denominational primary schools are to open in September, the Department of Education has announced. Educate Together will run the new schools to be based in counties Dublin, Mayo, Meat...
Irish News, Mar 12, 2014
Taoiseach Urged To Address Housing Crisis
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has been urged to address Ireland's housing crisis. Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Arts, Heritage, Tourism & Sport, Sandra McLellan TD, has called on the government to publish t...
Taoiseach Urged To Address Housing Crisis
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has been urged to address Ireland's housing crisis. Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Arts, Heritage, Tourism & Sport, Sandra McLellan TD, has called on the government to publish t...
Irish News, Mar 12, 2014
Man Arrested After Body Found In Dublin
Gardaí in Dublin have arrested a 58-year-old man in connection with the find of a woman's body on Saturday. According to Garda the body of a woman, thought to be aged in her 50s, was found at a house...
Man Arrested After Body Found In Dublin
Gardaí in Dublin have arrested a 58-year-old man in connection with the find of a woman's body on Saturday. According to Garda the body of a woman, thought to be aged in her 50s, was found at a house...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2014
Minister for Education Urged To 'Back Away' From Devisive Reform
Minister for Education Ruairí Quinn has been urged to back away from abolishing all independent assessment at junior cycle level. Making the plea Fianna Fáil accused the minister of jeopardising posi...
Minister for Education Urged To 'Back Away' From Devisive Reform
Minister for Education Ruairí Quinn has been urged to back away from abolishing all independent assessment at junior cycle level. Making the plea Fianna Fáil accused the minister of jeopardising posi...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2014
Sinn Féin Launch Policy Proposal For Irish Diaspora
Sinn Fein has launched its policy proposal on the Irish Diaspora. Leader Gerry Adams revealed seven key proposals to improve the relationship between the state and Irish citizens overseas. The propo...
Sinn Féin Launch Policy Proposal For Irish Diaspora
Sinn Fein has launched its policy proposal on the Irish Diaspora. Leader Gerry Adams revealed seven key proposals to improve the relationship between the state and Irish citizens overseas. The propo...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2014
Aislinn Centre Co-Founder Christine Buckley Dies Aged 67
The co-founder of of the Aislinn Centre Christine Buckley has died aged 67. Ms Buckley is understood that have died at St Vincent's Hospital in Dublin. The renowned campaigner and survivor of institu...
Aislinn Centre Co-Founder Christine Buckley Dies Aged 67
The co-founder of of the Aislinn Centre Christine Buckley has died aged 67. Ms Buckley is understood that have died at St Vincent's Hospital in Dublin. The renowned campaigner and survivor of institu...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2014
Children Affected By Vapour Leak At University Swimming Pool
Six children are being kept under observation in hospital following a chemical vapour incident at a university swimming pool in Co Kildare. According to reports 25 children were using the swimming po...
Children Affected By Vapour Leak At University Swimming Pool
Six children are being kept under observation in hospital following a chemical vapour incident at a university swimming pool in Co Kildare. According to reports 25 children were using the swimming po...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2014
Money Allocated For Work On 'Dubline' Tourism Trail
Over €600,000 is to be allocated to five key attractions along the 'Dubline', the new tourism trail through the city. Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar has announced that €620,000...
Money Allocated For Work On 'Dubline' Tourism Trail
Over €600,000 is to be allocated to five key attractions along the 'Dubline', the new tourism trail through the city. Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar has announced that €620,000...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2014
Sinn Fein Welcome Anti-Drugs Campaign
The launch of a "hard-hitting" anti-drugs advertising campaign has been welcomed Sinn Féin Policing spokesperson Gerry Kelly. Speaking on the launch of the campaign, Mr Kelly said: "It is well known ...
Sinn Fein Welcome Anti-Drugs Campaign
The launch of a "hard-hitting" anti-drugs advertising campaign has been welcomed Sinn Féin Policing spokesperson Gerry Kelly. Speaking on the launch of the campaign, Mr Kelly said: "It is well known ...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2014
Secondary School Teachers Protest Over Junior Cycle Proposals
Secondary school teachers across the State are protesting over proposed changes to the Junior Cycle programme. The protest have been coordinated by the Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland and ...
Secondary School Teachers Protest Over Junior Cycle Proposals
Secondary school teachers across the State are protesting over proposed changes to the Junior Cycle programme. The protest have been coordinated by the Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland and ...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2014
DSPS Union Members Back Industrial Action
Union members at Dublin Street Parking Services (DSPS) have voted in favour of industrial action. What action the SIPTU members will take has not been decided but it is understood that it includes an...
DSPS Union Members Back Industrial Action
Union members at Dublin Street Parking Services (DSPS) have voted in favour of industrial action. What action the SIPTU members will take has not been decided but it is understood that it includes an...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2014
Enda Kenny To Meet British PM Over Stalled Wind Energy Deal
The Taoiseach has flown to London today to meet with British Prime Minister David Cameron. The two leaders are expected to discuss trade related issues surrounding the UK's pullback on a previous pla...
Enda Kenny To Meet British PM Over Stalled Wind Energy Deal
The Taoiseach has flown to London today to meet with British Prime Minister David Cameron. The two leaders are expected to discuss trade related issues surrounding the UK's pullback on a previous pla...
Irish News, Mar 10, 2014
NTMA To Hold Bond Auction
The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) has announced it will hold a bond auction on Thursday 13 March, the first such auction since 21 September 2010. NTMA Chief Executive John Corrigan said:...
NTMA To Hold Bond Auction
The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) has announced it will hold a bond auction on Thursday 13 March, the first such auction since 21 September 2010. NTMA Chief Executive John Corrigan said:...
Irish News, Mar 10, 2014
Govt Plans For Free GP Care Are 'Doomed' - IMO
The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has warned the Government that its plans to introduce free GP care are doomed to failure unless there are full negotiations with GPs on all aspects of the Contract...
Govt Plans For Free GP Care Are 'Doomed' - IMO
The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has warned the Government that its plans to introduce free GP care are doomed to failure unless there are full negotiations with GPs on all aspects of the Contract...
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Ireland WeatherToday:Very windy with persistent and occasionally heavy rain at first, becoming drier with the wind easing towards midday. Mainly dry with bright spells increasing during the afternoon. Milder than of late. Maximum temperature 14 °C.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.
