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Irish News for June 2014 : Page 5
Irish News, Jun 9, 2014
6,000 Places Available On Springboard Scheme
A total of 6,000 places are to be created on the Government's Springboard programme, allowing job seekers to apply for free higher education places, including degree and post-graduate courses. The Ex...
6,000 Places Available On Springboard Scheme
A total of 6,000 places are to be created on the Government's Springboard programme, allowing job seekers to apply for free higher education places, including degree and post-graduate courses. The Ex...
Irish News, Jun 9, 2014
Cemetery Regulator Needed - FG
The government has been urged to establish a cemeteries regulator, Fine Gael has said, adding that it is important that "the bereaved are not paying over the odds to bury their deceased loved ones." ...
Cemetery Regulator Needed - FG
The government has been urged to establish a cemeteries regulator, Fine Gael has said, adding that it is important that "the bereaved are not paying over the odds to bury their deceased loved ones." ...
Irish News, Jun 6, 2014
HIQA Report On Limerick Hospital 'Appalling' - FF
A Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) report on the University Hospital Limerick, which it says is ‘not fit for purpose’ has been described as "appalling". Fianna Fáil TD for Limerick Nia...
HIQA Report On Limerick Hospital 'Appalling' - FF
A Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) report on the University Hospital Limerick, which it says is ‘not fit for purpose’ has been described as "appalling". Fianna Fáil TD for Limerick Nia...
Irish News, Jun 6, 2014
Regulation Needed For Online Lottery - FG
Operators of the National Lottery have been invited to appear before the Joint Committee on Finance and the Public Service ahead of the roll-out of the Lotto online. Following the launch of an advert...
Regulation Needed For Online Lottery - FG
Operators of the National Lottery have been invited to appear before the Joint Committee on Finance and the Public Service ahead of the roll-out of the Lotto online. Following the launch of an advert...
Irish News, Jun 6, 2014
Govt Urged To End Political Appointments To Judiciary
The government has been urged to make sure it is the last to make political appointments to the judiciary. Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Pádraig Mac Lochlainn made the appeal today as the second sta...
Govt Urged To End Political Appointments To Judiciary
The government has been urged to make sure it is the last to make political appointments to the judiciary. Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Pádraig Mac Lochlainn made the appeal today as the second sta...
Irish News, Jun 6, 2014
Two Die In Motorcycle Collision In Co Clare
Two people have died in a collision between two motorcycles in Co Clare. According to Gardaí, a group of three motorcycles, each carrying two people, were travelling in one direction on N67 Ennistymo...
Two Die In Motorcycle Collision In Co Clare
Two people have died in a collision between two motorcycles in Co Clare. According to Gardaí, a group of three motorcycles, each carrying two people, were travelling in one direction on N67 Ennistymo...
Irish News, Jun 6, 2014
National Gallery Attendants Stage One-Day Strike
SIPTU members at the National Gallery held a one-day strike on Thursday in a dispute over plans to reduce annual leave by seven days. Thirty nine attendants, who are responsible for management and ma...
National Gallery Attendants Stage One-Day Strike
SIPTU members at the National Gallery held a one-day strike on Thursday in a dispute over plans to reduce annual leave by seven days. Thirty nine attendants, who are responsible for management and ma...
Irish News, Jun 6, 2014
Yelp To Create 100 Jobs With New European HQ
Online business directory and consumer review site Yelp is to create 100 jobs in Dublin. The business, founded in San Francisco in 2004, is to establish its European headquarters in Dublin, a move de...
Yelp To Create 100 Jobs With New European HQ
Online business directory and consumer review site Yelp is to create 100 jobs in Dublin. The business, founded in San Francisco in 2004, is to establish its European headquarters in Dublin, a move de...
Irish News, Jun 6, 2014
'Shocking' Rise In Long Term Unemployed - FF
A rise of more than 5,100 people out of work for more than a year has been described as "shocking" by Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Jobs, Dara Calleary, who has called for an urgent statement from the G...
'Shocking' Rise In Long Term Unemployed - FF
A rise of more than 5,100 people out of work for more than a year has been described as "shocking" by Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Jobs, Dara Calleary, who has called for an urgent statement from the G...
Irish News, Jun 6, 2014
HSE To Appoint Expert Group To Medical Cards Issue
The Health Service Executive has announced that an expert panel is to be appointed to examine how medical need should be taken into account when discretionary medical cards are being granted. Welcomi...
HSE To Appoint Expert Group To Medical Cards Issue
The Health Service Executive has announced that an expert panel is to be appointed to examine how medical need should be taken into account when discretionary medical cards are being granted. Welcomi...
Irish News, Jun 6, 2014
Sinn Féin Calls For Clarification On 'Confusing' HGV Levy
The Department of the Environment in the north has been urged to end the confusion over a controversial tax on hauliers crossing the border. The British Government introduced the Heavy Goods Vehicle ...
Sinn Féin Calls For Clarification On 'Confusing' HGV Levy
The Department of the Environment in the north has been urged to end the confusion over a controversial tax on hauliers crossing the border. The British Government introduced the Heavy Goods Vehicle ...
Irish News, Jun 5, 2014
Minister And Schools To Develop Protocols For Severe Weather Situations
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruarí Quinn is to work with schools on developing proper protocols in the event of severe weather conditions. The news follows a question put to the minister by...
Minister And Schools To Develop Protocols For Severe Weather Situations
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruarí Quinn is to work with schools on developing proper protocols in the event of severe weather conditions. The news follows a question put to the minister by...
Irish News, Jun 5, 2014
Govt Creating 'Shutter Island" With Taxes And Charges - SF
Sinn Féin have said that water charges and Property Taxes are creating a "Shutter Island', adding that there are "three important facts" emerging from government activities. "The first is that the ra...
Govt Creating 'Shutter Island" With Taxes And Charges - SF
Sinn Féin have said that water charges and Property Taxes are creating a "Shutter Island', adding that there are "three important facts" emerging from government activities. "The first is that the ra...
Irish News, Jun 5, 2014
Talks Resume With Union And Airline
Talks have resumed between unions representing cabin crew and Aer Lingus management in a dispute over a more structured work roster. Cabin crew want a roster similar to one in place for pilots, which...
Talks Resume With Union And Airline
Talks have resumed between unions representing cabin crew and Aer Lingus management in a dispute over a more structured work roster. Cabin crew want a roster similar to one in place for pilots, which...
Irish News, Jun 5, 2014
SIPTU Back Industrial Action At Iarnród Éireann
SIPTU members at Iarnród Éireann have voted in favour of industrial action, should the company move to enforce cost reduction measures and pay cuts. It is understood that the union members, some 2,00...
SIPTU Back Industrial Action At Iarnród Éireann
SIPTU members at Iarnród Éireann have voted in favour of industrial action, should the company move to enforce cost reduction measures and pay cuts. It is understood that the union members, some 2,00...
Irish News, Jun 5, 2014
Residents Block Access To Estate In Water Meter Protest
A protest is underway at the Woodgrove estate in Portlaoise as Irish Water workers attempt to fit water meters in the area. It is understood that a number of residents have blocked access to the esta...
Residents Block Access To Estate In Water Meter Protest
A protest is underway at the Woodgrove estate in Portlaoise as Irish Water workers attempt to fit water meters in the area. It is understood that a number of residents have blocked access to the esta...
Irish News, Jun 5, 2014
Men Arrested After Gun Seized In Dublin
Two men have been arrested in connection with the discovery of a firearm in Dublin at about 09:15 on Thursday morning. Officers of the Emergency Response Unit and the Special Detective Unit made the ...
Men Arrested After Gun Seized In Dublin
Two men have been arrested in connection with the discovery of a firearm in Dublin at about 09:15 on Thursday morning. Officers of the Emergency Response Unit and the Special Detective Unit made the ...
Irish News, Jun 5, 2014
Minister For Children Giving 'Active Consideration' Over Mass Grave
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs has confirmed that "active consideration" is being given on how to address reports of almost 800 children's bodies found in a septic tank. Minister Charlie...
Minister For Children Giving 'Active Consideration' Over Mass Grave
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs has confirmed that "active consideration" is being given on how to address reports of almost 800 children's bodies found in a septic tank. Minister Charlie...
Irish News, Jun 5, 2014
Running Ban Needs To Be Lifted To Tackle Childhood Obesity
A 'ban' on children running in school playgrounds needs to be lifted to help tackle the nation's escalating rates of childhood obesity, Fine Gael Dublin Senator, Catherine Noone, has said. Deputy Noo...
Running Ban Needs To Be Lifted To Tackle Childhood Obesity
A 'ban' on children running in school playgrounds needs to be lifted to help tackle the nation's escalating rates of childhood obesity, Fine Gael Dublin Senator, Catherine Noone, has said. Deputy Noo...
Irish News, Jun 5, 2014
Govt Urged To Reopen 'Hooded Men' Case
The government has been urged to reverse the decision of its Attorney General and appeal to the European Court of Human Rights for the reopening of the 1970s 'Hooded Men' case, which alleges torture b...
Govt Urged To Reopen 'Hooded Men' Case
The government has been urged to reverse the decision of its Attorney General and appeal to the European Court of Human Rights for the reopening of the 1970s 'Hooded Men' case, which alleges torture b...
Irish News, Jun 4, 2014
Public Transport Fares Set To Rise Above Inflation
Public transport fares are expected to rise by 1 to 1.5% above inflation next year, the National Transport Authority has said. The fares are set to rise in an effort to restore the finances of Iarnro...
Public Transport Fares Set To Rise Above Inflation
Public transport fares are expected to rise by 1 to 1.5% above inflation next year, the National Transport Authority has said. The fares are set to rise in an effort to restore the finances of Iarnro...
Irish News, Jun 4, 2014
Govt To Examine Medical Card Suspensions
The government is thought to be considering returning all removed discretionary medical cards, with reports suggesting that all issues surrounding the cards are to be examined. It is understood that ...
Govt To Examine Medical Card Suspensions
The government is thought to be considering returning all removed discretionary medical cards, with reports suggesting that all issues surrounding the cards are to be examined. It is understood that ...
Irish News, Jun 4, 2014
Minister For Finance Confirms Skin Cancer Treatment
Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan, as confirmed that he received treatment earlier this year for skin cancer. In a statement released by Minister Noonan, he said: "In February 2014 I noticed a lum...
Minister For Finance Confirms Skin Cancer Treatment
Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan, as confirmed that he received treatment earlier this year for skin cancer. In a statement released by Minister Noonan, he said: "In February 2014 I noticed a lum...
Irish News, Jun 4, 2014
Exams Begin For 115,000 Students
Almost 1150,000 students have started their Leaving and Junior Certificate examinations this morning. Some 55,000 students will sit their Leaving Cert, with a further 60,000 taking their first Junior...
Exams Begin For 115,000 Students
Almost 1150,000 students have started their Leaving and Junior Certificate examinations this morning. Some 55,000 students will sit their Leaving Cert, with a further 60,000 taking their first Junior...
Irish News, Jun 4, 2014
Travel Privileges Removed From Striking Cabin Crew
Staff travel privileges have been withdrawn from all Aer Lingus cabin crew who took part in Friday's work stoppage. IMPACT union members at the airline are involved in industrial action over work ros...
Travel Privileges Removed From Striking Cabin Crew
Staff travel privileges have been withdrawn from all Aer Lingus cabin crew who took part in Friday's work stoppage. IMPACT union members at the airline are involved in industrial action over work ros...
Irish News, Jun 4, 2014
Govt Accused Of 'Masking' Housing Crisis
The government has been accused of trying to mask the scale of the housing crisis and ‘disappear’ 77,000 people from the waiting list, according to Fianna Fáil Whip Seán Ó Fearghaíl Deputy Ó Feargha...
Govt Accused Of 'Masking' Housing Crisis
The government has been accused of trying to mask the scale of the housing crisis and ‘disappear’ 77,000 people from the waiting list, according to Fianna Fáil Whip Seán Ó Fearghaíl Deputy Ó Feargha...
Irish News, Jun 4, 2014
Dept Of Justice And Equality To Undergo Review
The Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald, has announced the establishment of an independent review group to conduct a review of her own department. The Minister stated: "The Departme...
Dept Of Justice And Equality To Undergo Review
The Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald, has announced the establishment of an independent review group to conduct a review of her own department. The Minister stated: "The Departme...
Irish News, Jun 4, 2014
Taoiseach Begins Three-Day US Visit
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has begun a three-day visit to the United States. The Taoiseach will visit Silicon Valley and San Francisco as part of a three-day schedule focused on securing investment and job...
Taoiseach Begins Three-Day US Visit
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has begun a three-day visit to the United States. The Taoiseach will visit Silicon Valley and San Francisco as part of a three-day schedule focused on securing investment and job...
Irish News, Jun 4, 2014
Dublin To Host Two IRONMAN Events
Dublin is set to host an IRONMAN events in 2015 and 2016, the Lord Mayor, Oisín Quinn, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar and Dublin City Council have announced. In August 2015 Du...
Dublin To Host Two IRONMAN Events
Dublin is set to host an IRONMAN events in 2015 and 2016, the Lord Mayor, Oisín Quinn, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar and Dublin City Council have announced. In August 2015 Du...
Irish News, Jun 3, 2014
Dublin Ranked 10th Most Congested City In The World
A new survey has revealed that Dublin is the 6th most congested city in Europe, and 10th in the world. The fourth annual global traffic report, produced by Sat Nav maker TomTom, ranked the city in th...
Dublin Ranked 10th Most Congested City In The World
A new survey has revealed that Dublin is the 6th most congested city in Europe, and 10th in the world. The fourth annual global traffic report, produced by Sat Nav maker TomTom, ranked the city in th...
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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.
