Irish News for April 2015 : Page 4

Irish News, Apr 16, 2015
Fifty New Jobs Announced For Mallow
Fifty new jobs are to be created by Mallow-based engineering firm EPS. The company, which designs and manufactures products used in the construction of water and waste water treatment plants, have an...
Irish News, Apr 16, 2015
Limerick Firm Announce Jobs' Boost With Expansion Plan
Limerick-based digital consumer engagement company, Payback Loyalty, has announced the creation of 28 new jobs. The jobs will be based in Limerick's National Technology Park and are being created as ...
Irish News, Apr 16, 2015
Two Arrested In Athlone Over Drug Seizure
Gardaí have arrested a 24-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman in connection with the seizure of cannabis herb and resin in Athlone. The drugs, worth an estimated €10,000, were recovered during sear...
Irish News, Apr 16, 2015
FF Publish Bill Calling For Tougher Burglary Sentences
Convicted burglars should face a mandatory three-year prison term, with repeat offenders facing a minimum of seven years, Fianna Fáil have proposed in a new Bill published today. The party's spokespe...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2015
3,850 Canadian Working Permits Go In 12 Minutes
The first round of permits in this year's International Experience Canada were filled in just 12 minutes. The initiative allows Irish citizens the opportunity to take a working holiday in Canada. The...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2015
Search Continues For Cork Woman Missing In Glasgow
UK police are continuing to search for a Cork woman missing in Glasgow. 24-year-old Karen Buckley, who is from Mourneabbey near Mallow, is a student in the Scottish capital. She has been missing sinc...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2015
Minister For Justice Sends Petition Opposing Marriage Equality Referendum
A petition opposing the marriage equality referendum has been singed by the Galway branch of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland, the Irish Council of Imams and a ...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2015
Appeals Issued For Two Missing Teenagers
Gardaí in Co Longford are appealing for help in tracing 19-year-old Patryk Kubacki, who has been missing since 07 April. Polish-native Mr Kubacki was last seen at about 11:00 on the Dublin Road. He ...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2015
Sinn Féin Question Purpose Of Low Pay Commission
Ahead of the launch of a paper calling for a living wage, Sinn Féin's Workers Rights spokesperson, David Cullinane, has questioned the function of the Low Pay Commission. Speaking at a meeting of the...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2015
Privatised Bus Routes 'Undermines Public Transport' - FF
The government's proposal to privatise bus routes "undermines the principle of publicly funded, publicly owned and operated public transport", Fianna Fáil Spokesperson in Transport, Timmy Dooley, said...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2015
Fine Gael Welcome New East Heritage Trail Tourism Initiative
Fine Gael Louth TD Fergus O'Dowd has welcomed the announcement of new heritage trail tourism initiative, Ireland's Ancient East. Proposed as the Wild Atlantic Way for the east and south of Ireland, D...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2015
DCC Recommend Increasing Clamping Fees
Dublin City Council has recommended an increase of clamping fees in line with inflation. The recommendation comes at the end of a consultation period on the issue, which will now be proposed to the M...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2015
Suspect Device Made Safe In Co Wexford
A suspect device was discovered outside the home of Fiona Doyle, garda have confirmed. The device was found at around lunchtime outside a house in Ballycanew, Co Wexford. Garda called an army bomb d...
Irish News, Apr 14, 2015
Gardaí Seeking Mazda Involved In Hit-And-Run
Gardaí are seeking a black coloured Mazda hatchback that was involved in a hit-and-run collision on St Patrick's Day. An elderly man was left in a serious condition after the Mazda car collided with ...
Irish News, Apr 14, 2015
Sinn Féin To Campaign 'Vigorously' For Marriage Equality Yes Vote
Sinn Féin has announced it will campaign "vigorously for a Yes vote in every single constituency across this state" in the upcoming Marriage Equality referendum. Launching the Marriage Equality campa...
Irish News, Apr 14, 2015
Dublin Student Dies On Kayaking Trip
A Dublin student has died while on a kayaking trip in Slovenia, the Department for Foreign Affairs has confirmed. He has been named as 20-year-old Conor Keleghan, from Coolmine, Blanchardstown, and w...
Irish News, Apr 14, 2015
Council Blocks Flat Refurbishment Proposal
A proposed refurbishment of Dublin city flats to house homeless families has been blocked by Dublin City Councillors. It is understood the council decided that while emergency housing was needed for ...
Irish News, Apr 14, 2015
Fianna Fáil Calls For Strategic Plan For Bord na Móna
The Government has been urged to outline its strategic plan for the development of Bord na Móna over the coming years. Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly, Barry Cowen, called for the introduction of a support...
Irish News, Apr 14, 2015
Cannabis Seized In Tarelton, Co Cork
Gardaí in Co Cork have seized cannabis worth an estimated €500,000 during a search of a house in Tarelton, near Macroom. A man has been arrested in connection with the seizure. Garda said the latest...
Irish News, Apr 14, 2015
Missing Man Found 'Safe And Well'
A missing 24-year-old man has been found "safe and well". Alex Sherwin had been reported missing on Sunday, with garda issuing a public appeal for assistance. No information on Mr Sherwin's whereabo...
Irish News, Apr 14, 2015
Charity Calls On Dublin Cllrs To Support Renovation Plans
A homeless charity is calling on Dublin City Councillors to support plans to renovate over 60 homes in O'Devaney Gardens. Focus Ireland is also urging the Environment Minister to make further commitm...
Irish News, Apr 14, 2015
Sinn Féin Calls For Universal Free GP Care Roll Out
Free GP care for under sixes must be followed by universal free GP access in the earliest possible time frame, Sinn Féin health spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has said. Deputy Ó Caoláin referen...
Irish News, Apr 13, 2015
Fine Gael Call On HSE To Honour Nursing Commitments
Fine Gael have called on the Health Service Executive to honour its agreement to provide 90 nursing posts at the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar. Longford/Westmeath TD, Gabrielle McFadden, sai...
Irish News, Apr 13, 2015
Public Transport 'Backbone Of Successful Country' - SF
Sinn Féin has said that a solid public transport infrastructure "is the backbone of any successful country". The party's transport spokesperson, Dessie Ellis, said that Sinn Féin supported the driver...
Irish News, Apr 13, 2015
Mandate 'Disputes Committee' Meeting To Be Held Today
Trade union Mandate, which represents workers at supermarket chain Dunnes Stores, is to hold a special 'disputes committee' meeting in Dublin today. It is understood the meeting will be attended by s...
Irish News, Apr 13, 2015
Fianna Fáil Call For Sanctions For Abuse Of Dáil Privilege
Fianna Fáil has called for a change in Dáil Standing Order, for an automatic sanction to be imposed when it has been found a Deputy has "abused Dáil privilege". Party Whip Seán Ó Fearghaíl made the c...
Irish News, Apr 13, 2015
Sinn Féin Call For Debate On Seanad Reform Report
Sinn Féin has called for a debate in both the Dáil and the Seanad following the publication of a report by the Working Group on Seanad Reform. Sinn Féin Seanad Leader David Cullinane welcomed the pub...
Irish News, Apr 13, 2015
Woman Arrested Over Fatal Stabbing In Dublin
Gardaí investigating a fatal stabbing in Dublin on Saturday have arrested a woman. It is understood that a 36-year-old man died from stab wounds sustained in an incident in Phibsboro Road at about 22...
Irish News, Apr 13, 2015
Awareness Campaign Launched For Upcoming Referendums
A public awareness campaign has been launched to promote two upcoming referendums, due to be held on 22 May. The Referendum Commission, an independent body charged with informing people of referendum...
Irish News, Apr 10, 2015
Men Arrested Over Three Cannabis Seizures
Gardaí investigating three cannabis seizures in Co Offaly in the past week have arrested two men. Garda officers discovered cannabis plants worth an estimated €250,000 at a premises in Clonmore, Eden...