Irish News for May 2015 : Page 4

Irish News, May 12, 2015
Irish Water Urged To Scrap Meter Plan For Pipe Replacements
Sinn Féin has called on Irish Water to use the money intended to install water meters in Galway to replace lead pipes and "other faulty infrastructure". Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh said: "It is out...
Irish News, May 12, 2015
Bus Strike Talks Resume At LRC
The latest round of talks between Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann and trade union representatives have resumed at the labour Relations Commission. Talks are continuing in an effort to avoid upcoming strik...
Irish News, May 12, 2015
Found Newborn In Care Of Tusla
Gardaí investigating the discovery of a newborn baby last Friday have received a number of calls following an appeal for information. Officers issued an appeal on Monday asking for information about ...
Irish News, May 12, 2015
Fine Gael Welcome Job Announcement For Dublin West
News that up to 1,000 jobs are to be created during and following the construction of a new biologics manufacturing facility in Dublin West has been welcomed by Fine Gael Senator Catherine Noone. Sen...
Irish News, May 12, 2015
'Countrywide Consequences' From HIQA Portlaoise Report
Labour has said the recently published HIQA Portlaoise report has "countrywide consequences". Senator John Whelan said that it was "shocking that it has taken so much tragedy and so much time for the...
Irish News, May 11, 2015
Gardaí Renew Appeal For Mother Of Abandoned Baby In Dublin
Gardaí have issued a renewed appeal after a newborn baby girl was discovered abandoned in Rathcoole, Dublin, on Friday. The baby was found on the Steelstown Road at around 3.30pm, and is believed to ...
Irish News, May 11, 2015
Man Arrested Over Limerick Shooting
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Limerick. A 42-year-old man received gunshot injuries after a male approached premises and shot him on Saturday at approx...
Irish News, May 11, 2015
LRC And NBRU To Attend Talks Over Ongoing Dispute
The Labour Relations Commission (LRC) has invited senior management from Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus to attend talks at 3pm today, 11 May. It aims to resolve the ongoing dispute over the tendering of ...
Irish News, May 11, 2015
Woman Killed After Being Hit By Car In Galway
A woman has died after being hit by a car in Galway on Saturday night. The 24-year-old victim was walking with a man when they were struck by a car just off the N17 at Aucocloggeen at around 12.30am....
Irish News, May 11, 2015
SF Supports Marriage Equality Referendum
Sinn Féin is calling for a 'Yes' vote in the Marriage Equality referendum. MEP Liadh Ní Riada said the referendum is about equality. She said: "At its core it is about ensuring all people, and all c...
Irish News, May 11, 2015
Council To Consider Plans For New Taxi Ranks In Dublin
Dublin City Council is to set out plans to add over 30 new taxi ranks throughout the city. Fianna Fáil Councillors supported the proposals which are to be considered today. Fianna Fáil Leader on Du...
Irish News, May 8, 2015
Significant Deficiencies Highlighted At Midland General Hospital - Report
Significant deficiencies have been highlighted at Midland General Hospital in Portlaoise, according to a report by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA). The investigation found that Po...
Irish News, May 8, 2015
Man Arrested After Shots Fired At Property In Dublin
A man has been arrested after shots were fired at a property in Dublin on Friday morning. Three men are believed have targeted the house on Oranmore Road in Ballyfermot at approximately 10am. A fire...
Irish News, May 8, 2015
Gardai Launch Manhunt After Prisoner Escapes From Court
Gardaí have launched a manhunt after a prisoner escaped from Cloverhill in Dublin. The man escaped from Bray Circuit Court in Wicklow after his case was heard on Thursday morning. According to RTE, ...
Irish News, May 8, 2015
Govt Introduces New Industrial Regulations
New industrial regulations to support low-paid workers and strengthen workers' rights have been introduced by the Government. Labour TD Eric Byrne welcomed the news. Mr Byrne said: "The new laws pub...
Irish News, May 8, 2015
Taoiseach Welcomes PM David Cameron's Re-Election
The Taoiseach has congratulated David Cameron on his re-election as British Prime Minister. Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD, said he is looking forward to his next meeting with the PM to continue their work ...
Irish News, May 8, 2015
Concerns Raised Over Provision Of Mental Health Services In Donegal
The provision of mental health services in Donegal has raised concerns after it emerged that GPs have been forced to suspend referrals to local addiction services as a result of staff shortages. Done...
Irish News, May 8, 2015
Vayu Scoops €5m Deal With C&C
An Irish energy firm has won a three-year contract, worth €5m, with the C&C Group. The deal with Vayu Energy represents a milestone for European energy deregulation by enabling, for the first time, a...
Irish News, May 7, 2015
Noonan Slammed For Accusing Some Unemployed Of Being 'Allergic To Work'
The Finance Minister is being called to retract his comments immediately after he was quoted as saying that some people on the dole are "allergic to work". Sinn Féin Councillor Kathleen Funchion said...
Irish News, May 7, 2015
Gardaí Appeal For Missing Man Greg Ward
Gardaí are appealing for help in tracing missing Dublin man Greg Ward. Mr Ward, 31, was last seen in Blanchardstown on Sunday 3 May. He is described as being 6'2" in height and has a vast amount of ...
Irish News, May 7, 2015
SF Hits Out At Govt Over Plans For Landlords To Withhold Deposits
The Government has been slammed over plans for landlords to withhold deposits from tenants if they do not pay water charges. Sinn Féin housing spokesperson, Dessie Ellis TD, said the move would cause...
Irish News, May 7, 2015
President Higgins To Lead Commemoration Event In Cobh
President Michael D Higgins is to lead a commemoration event in Cobh on Thursday 7 May to mark the centenary of the sinking of the Lusitania. The event will also be attended by the British, German a...
Irish News, May 7, 2015
Man Arrested Following Firearm Seizure In Dublin
Gardaí from the DMR North Central Divisional Drug Unit have arrested a man following the seizure of a firearm, firearm components, ammunition and suspected stolen jewellery in Dublin. The seizure was...
Irish News, May 7, 2015
Direct Provision System Is 'Not Fit For Purpose' - Report
Direct Provision System in Ireland is not fit for purpose and requires independent oversight, according the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions. In a report published...
Irish News, May 7, 2015
Text Of Proposed All-Party Motion On Ballymurphy Massacre Complete
The government has confirmed it has completed a text of a proposed all-party motion on the Ballymurphy massacre. It is to be circulated to other party leaders for agreement. Sinn Féin President Gerr...
Irish News, May 6, 2015
Gardai Investigate Robbery In Limerick
Gardai are investigating a robbery which in Limerick this morning on Wednesday morning. A man entered a hotel on Dock Road and threatened the receptionist with a syringe. He fled the scene with a ca...
Irish News, May 6, 2015
Renewed Appeal For Missing 33-Year-Old Man
Gardaí have renewed an appeal for help in tracing Michael Anesu Nhema, who has been missing since 14 April. 33-year-old Michael, who is originally from Zimbabwe, is described as 6ft in height, slight...
Irish News, May 6, 2015
Vehicles Damaged In Suspected Arson Attack
Vehicles contracted to Irish Water have been damaged in a suspected arson attack in Waterford. It is understood an estimated €100,000 of damage was caused to a white Hino tipper truck with a hydrauli...
Irish News, May 6, 2015
FSAI Serve Enforcement Orders To Food Firms
Seven Closure Orders and one Prohibition Order were served to food businesses in April according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). It is understood the Closure Orders were issued by env...
Irish News, May 6, 2015
Cannabis Seized In Co Galway
A man has been arrested in connection with the seizure of cannabis in Tuam, Co Galway. Gardai from the Tuam District Drug and Detective Units assisted by the Galway Divisional Drug Unit carried out ...