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Irish News, Mar 16, 2016
Two FG Cllr's To Contest Seanad General Election
Two Fine Gael councillors are to contest the Seanad General Election on the National University of Ireland Panel. Contesting the election will be Galway City Council member, Pearce Flannery. A self e...
Two FG Cllr's To Contest Seanad General Election
Two Fine Gael councillors are to contest the Seanad General Election on the National University of Ireland Panel. Contesting the election will be Galway City Council member, Pearce Flannery. A self e...
Irish News, Mar 16, 2016
Housing Crisis Must Be Priority Of Incoming Govt - FF
Fianna Fáil has said that it will prioritise homelessness in the new Dáil. The party's spokesperson on Housing and Environment, Barry Cowen, said that reports by homeless campaigner Fr Peter McVerry ...
Housing Crisis Must Be Priority Of Incoming Govt - FF
Fianna Fáil has said that it will prioritise homelessness in the new Dáil. The party's spokesperson on Housing and Environment, Barry Cowen, said that reports by homeless campaigner Fr Peter McVerry ...
Irish News, Mar 16, 2016
SF Introduce New Bill To 'Prevent Homelessness And Limit Rent Increases'
A new Bill has been introduced by Sinn Féin containing measures to prevent homelessness and limit rent increases. Speaking outside Leinster House on Tuesday, Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin said that the B...
SF Introduce New Bill To 'Prevent Homelessness And Limit Rent Increases'
A new Bill has been introduced by Sinn Féin containing measures to prevent homelessness and limit rent increases. Speaking outside Leinster House on Tuesday, Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin said that the B...
Irish News, Mar 16, 2016
Gardaí Issue Renewed Appeal For Missing 23-Year-Old
Gardaí in Co Tipperary have renewed an appeal for information on the whereabouts of Daniel Gerrard, who has gone missing from his home in Bridgewater. The 23-year-old was last seen at approximately 5...
Gardaí Issue Renewed Appeal For Missing 23-Year-Old
Gardaí in Co Tipperary have renewed an appeal for information on the whereabouts of Daniel Gerrard, who has gone missing from his home in Bridgewater. The 23-year-old was last seen at approximately 5...
Irish News, Mar 16, 2016
Two Arrested In Vincent Ryan Murder Investigation
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Vincent Ryan in Finglas on 29 February. Gardaí investigating the murder searched a number of premises in the north and west Dublin areas. ...
Two Arrested In Vincent Ryan Murder Investigation
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Vincent Ryan in Finglas on 29 February. Gardaí investigating the murder searched a number of premises in the north and west Dublin areas. ...
Irish News, Mar 16, 2016
Two Men Arrested Over Attempted Supermarket Robbery
Two men have been arrested by garda investigating a robbery at a supermarket in Ongar Village on Saturday, 13 March. At approximately 8:30pm up to three men, in possession of firearms and knives, ent...
Two Men Arrested Over Attempted Supermarket Robbery
Two men have been arrested by garda investigating a robbery at a supermarket in Ongar Village on Saturday, 13 March. At approximately 8:30pm up to three men, in possession of firearms and knives, ent...
Irish News, Mar 15, 2016
FF And FG Accused Of 'Sham Fight Over Forming A Govt'
Sinn Féin has accused Fine Gael and Fianna Fail of "engaging in a sham fight over forming a government". Speaking in New York before travelling to Washington DC to attend the Speakers' Lunch and visi...
FF And FG Accused Of 'Sham Fight Over Forming A Govt'
Sinn Féin has accused Fine Gael and Fianna Fail of "engaging in a sham fight over forming a government". Speaking in New York before travelling to Washington DC to attend the Speakers' Lunch and visi...
Irish News, Mar 15, 2016
14 Suspected Stolen Vehicles Seized In Co Longford
14 suspected stolen vehicles have been seized in a garda operation in Co Longford. In an intelligence led operation, garda seized 12 Ford transit vans, a camper van and a caravan. Garda from Granar...
14 Suspected Stolen Vehicles Seized In Co Longford
14 suspected stolen vehicles have been seized in a garda operation in Co Longford. In an intelligence led operation, garda seized 12 Ford transit vans, a camper van and a caravan. Garda from Granar...
Irish News, Mar 15, 2016
CRA Call On Incoming Govt To Prioritise Children's Rights
The Children's Rights Alliance (CRA) has said that the incoming government has the opportunity to make the rights of children and young people a priority. The children's rights group made the call ha...
CRA Call On Incoming Govt To Prioritise Children's Rights
The Children's Rights Alliance (CRA) has said that the incoming government has the opportunity to make the rights of children and young people a priority. The children's rights group made the call ha...
Irish News, Mar 15, 2016
Nestlé Announce €25m Investment In Co Limerick Facility
Nestlé is to invest more than €25 million to expand it Research and Development Centre in Askeaton, Co Limerick. The enhanced facility will be located at Nestlé's existing plant in Askeaton, which pr...
Nestlé Announce €25m Investment In Co Limerick Facility
Nestlé is to invest more than €25 million to expand it Research and Development Centre in Askeaton, Co Limerick. The enhanced facility will be located at Nestlé's existing plant in Askeaton, which pr...
Irish News, Mar 15, 2016
Facebook Create 200 New Jobs In Dublin
Facebook is to create 200 new jobs at its international headquarters in Dublin. The company said it hoped to have the new jobs filled by the end of the year and they will include sales, engineering a...
Facebook Create 200 New Jobs In Dublin
Facebook is to create 200 new jobs at its international headquarters in Dublin. The company said it hoped to have the new jobs filled by the end of the year and they will include sales, engineering a...
Irish News, Mar 15, 2016
Warnings About Forest Fire Risk Issued
Farmers, forest owners and managers, and members of the public have been warned of the "inherent risk of fire" during spring months. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine also reminded t...
Warnings About Forest Fire Risk Issued
Farmers, forest owners and managers, and members of the public have been warned of the "inherent risk of fire" during spring months. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine also reminded t...
Irish News, Mar 15, 2016
Fianna Fáil Raise Concerns Over HSE Budget
Fianna Fáil has raised concerns of the HSE budget for 2016 and called on the Minister for Health to make a statement on the current situation. Health spokesperson Billy Kelleher voiced his concerns f...
Fianna Fáil Raise Concerns Over HSE Budget
Fianna Fáil has raised concerns of the HSE budget for 2016 and called on the Minister for Health to make a statement on the current situation. Health spokesperson Billy Kelleher voiced his concerns f...
Irish News, Mar 15, 2016
Transdev Urged To End Strike Breaking Tactics
Luas operator Transdev has been urged to abandon their strike breaking tactics and negotiate with workers by Sinn Féin TD Dessie Ellis. "This dispute has gone on far too long," Deputy Ellis said. "Tr...
Transdev Urged To End Strike Breaking Tactics
Luas operator Transdev has been urged to abandon their strike breaking tactics and negotiate with workers by Sinn Féin TD Dessie Ellis. "This dispute has gone on far too long," Deputy Ellis said. "Tr...
Irish News, Mar 15, 2016
'Massive Increase' In Energy Drink Sales
A new report has found a "massive increase" in the sale of so-called energy drinks, with some of the products containing up to 16 teaspoons of sugar. According to the report by safefoods, males aged ...
'Massive Increase' In Energy Drink Sales
A new report has found a "massive increase" in the sale of so-called energy drinks, with some of the products containing up to 16 teaspoons of sugar. According to the report by safefoods, males aged ...
Irish News, Mar 14, 2016
TDs To Travel Overseas For St Patrick's Day
The 2016 programme of travel for St Patrick's Day has been released by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan. This year, the Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Tánaiste Joan Burton and eigh...
TDs To Travel Overseas For St Patrick's Day
The 2016 programme of travel for St Patrick's Day has been released by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan. This year, the Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Tánaiste Joan Burton and eigh...
Irish News, Mar 14, 2016
Tourism Revenue Up By More Than 18%
The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed an 18.6% growth in revenue from overseas visitors. The figures show that spending in Ireland by overseas visitors (excluding ...
Tourism Revenue Up By More Than 18%
The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed an 18.6% growth in revenue from overseas visitors. The figures show that spending in Ireland by overseas visitors (excluding ...
Irish News, Mar 14, 2016
Minister Flanagan Attended Meeting Of EU Ministers
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, is attending a meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Brussels to discuss Iran, Russia, Libya and the Middle East Peace Process. Spea...
Minister Flanagan Attended Meeting Of EU Ministers
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, is attending a meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Brussels to discuss Iran, Russia, Libya and the Middle East Peace Process. Spea...
Irish News, Mar 14, 2016
Ireland's Sovereign Rating Upgraded
Ireland's sovereign rating has been upgraded to 'A High' by the DBRS scale . The new grade is an improvement on one notch of the scale and comes following recent upgrades from other agencies and refl...
Ireland's Sovereign Rating Upgraded
Ireland's sovereign rating has been upgraded to 'A High' by the DBRS scale . The new grade is an improvement on one notch of the scale and comes following recent upgrades from other agencies and refl...
Irish News, Mar 14, 2016
Drugs Seized In Galway City
Quantities of cocaine, ecstasy tablets, MDMA powder and herbal cannabis worth an estimated €35,000 have been seized in Galway City. The drugs were seized in a joint operation with the Garda Drugs and...
Drugs Seized In Galway City
Quantities of cocaine, ecstasy tablets, MDMA powder and herbal cannabis worth an estimated €35,000 have been seized in Galway City. The drugs were seized in a joint operation with the Garda Drugs and...
Irish News, Mar 14, 2016
Oireachtas Reform Programme Launched By Fine Gael
Fine Gael has launched its Oireachtas Reform Programme, setting out a three-tiered plan to achieve "meaningful reform of the Oireachtas within an ambitious timeframe". The proposal was launched by TD...
Oireachtas Reform Programme Launched By Fine Gael
Fine Gael has launched its Oireachtas Reform Programme, setting out a three-tiered plan to achieve "meaningful reform of the Oireachtas within an ambitious timeframe". The proposal was launched by TD...
Irish News, Mar 14, 2016
FF Call For Vote To Be Given To Irish Overseas
Fianna Fáil has called for Irish citizens living overseas to be given the right to vote in Presidential and Seanad Éireann elections. The party's Spokesperson for the Irish Overseas and Diaspora Sena...
FF Call For Vote To Be Given To Irish Overseas
Fianna Fáil has called for Irish citizens living overseas to be given the right to vote in Presidential and Seanad Éireann elections. The party's Spokesperson for the Irish Overseas and Diaspora Sena...
Irish News, Mar 14, 2016
Call For Minister To Intervene In Luas Dispute
Labour Ministers have been urged to put pressure on the Minister for Transport to intervene in the Luas dispute. Louise O'Reilly, the newly elected Sinn Féin TD for Fingal, said: "It is very worrying...
Call For Minister To Intervene In Luas Dispute
Labour Ministers have been urged to put pressure on the Minister for Transport to intervene in the Luas dispute. Louise O'Reilly, the newly elected Sinn Féin TD for Fingal, said: "It is very worrying...
Irish News, Mar 14, 2016
Gardaí Appeal Following Fatal Road Accident
Gardaí in Co Louth are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road traffic accident at Clonmore, Togher. The incident happened just before 11.30pm on Saturday, 12 March. A woman, aged in her early 70's,...
Gardaí Appeal Following Fatal Road Accident
Gardaí in Co Louth are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road traffic accident at Clonmore, Togher. The incident happened just before 11.30pm on Saturday, 12 March. A woman, aged in her early 70's,...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2016
€35,000 Worth Of Drugs Seized In Galway City
Drugs worth an estimated €35,000 have been seized in Galway City in a joint operation involving Gardaí and Revenue Officers. A quantity of ecstasy, cannabis herb and cocaine were uncovered during a p...
€35,000 Worth Of Drugs Seized In Galway City
Drugs worth an estimated €35,000 have been seized in Galway City in a joint operation involving Gardaí and Revenue Officers. A quantity of ecstasy, cannabis herb and cocaine were uncovered during a p...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2016
Last Day For Submissions On National Minimum Wage Rate
The last day for submissions to the Low Pay Commission (LPC) on the appropriate rate of the National Minimum Wage is today, Friday 11 March. The Low Pay Commission, an independent body whose main fun...
Last Day For Submissions On National Minimum Wage Rate
The last day for submissions to the Low Pay Commission (LPC) on the appropriate rate of the National Minimum Wage is today, Friday 11 March. The Low Pay Commission, an independent body whose main fun...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2016
New Anti-Fraud And Theft Measures Introduced For New Passports
New measures are to be introduced by the Passport Service aimed at combating fraud and identity theft. From 29 March, all first-time passport applicants aged 18 and above who are resident in Ireland ...
New Anti-Fraud And Theft Measures Introduced For New Passports
New measures are to be introduced by the Passport Service aimed at combating fraud and identity theft. From 29 March, all first-time passport applicants aged 18 and above who are resident in Ireland ...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2016
CSO Figures Show Ireland Had Fastest Growing Economy In 2015
Ireland had the fastest-growing economy in the EU in 2015, according to the figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The figures reveal that: • Ireland's GDP grew by 7.8 per cent in 2015 -...
CSO Figures Show Ireland Had Fastest Growing Economy In 2015
Ireland had the fastest-growing economy in the EU in 2015, according to the figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The figures reveal that: • Ireland's GDP grew by 7.8 per cent in 2015 -...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2016
Further Luas Strike Action Announced
SIPTU Luas drivers have served notice of two further 48-hour work stoppages due to take place on 02 – 03 and 23 - 24 April. SIPTU said that the strike action was being taken over Transdev's refusal t...
Further Luas Strike Action Announced
SIPTU Luas drivers have served notice of two further 48-hour work stoppages due to take place on 02 – 03 and 23 - 24 April. SIPTU said that the strike action was being taken over Transdev's refusal t...
Irish News, Mar 11, 2016
Illegal Cigarettes And Tobacco Seized In Cork City
Revenue Officers have seized more than 12,000 illegal cigarettes and over 1kg of rolling tobacco in Cork city. A quantity of the cigarettes, branded 'Excellence', and tobacco, branded 'Flandria', was...
Illegal Cigarettes And Tobacco Seized In Cork City
Revenue Officers have seized more than 12,000 illegal cigarettes and over 1kg of rolling tobacco in Cork city. A quantity of the cigarettes, branded 'Excellence', and tobacco, branded 'Flandria', was...
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Ireland WeatherToday:Scattered sleet and snow showers will turn increasingly heavy and more frequent in the afternoon across the north. Largely dry with sunny spells in the south, but showers spreading here towards the end of the day. Maximum temperature 4 °C.Tonight:Frequent, often heavy showers of rain, sleet and snow will affect most parts this evening and overnight, but are likely to be most frequent across the northeast. Minimum temperature -1 °C.
