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Irish News, May 10, 2016
Sinn Féin 'Concerned' Over Increasing Rents In Cork
Sinn Féin has expressed concern following the publication of a report which reveals rents in Cork city have risen at a greater rate than in any other urban centre. Raising the issue, Donnchadh Ó Laog...
Sinn Féin 'Concerned' Over Increasing Rents In Cork
Sinn Féin has expressed concern following the publication of a report which reveals rents in Cork city have risen at a greater rate than in any other urban centre. Raising the issue, Donnchadh Ó Laog...
Irish News, May 10, 2016
IMPACT Demand Living Wage For Lowest Paid Civil Service Workers
Trade union IMPACT has demanded a living wage across the public service and fair pensions for civil service cleaners and service officers. The union said it has heard from members who earn €373 a wee...
IMPACT Demand Living Wage For Lowest Paid Civil Service Workers
Trade union IMPACT has demanded a living wage across the public service and fair pensions for civil service cleaners and service officers. The union said it has heard from members who earn €373 a wee...
Irish News, May 10, 2016
SIPTU Calls For Publication Of NAS Capacity Review
The new Minister for Health, Simon Harris, has been urged to publish a National Ambulance Service (NAS) capacity review previously commissioned by the Department of Health and the Health Service Execu...
SIPTU Calls For Publication Of NAS Capacity Review
The new Minister for Health, Simon Harris, has been urged to publish a National Ambulance Service (NAS) capacity review previously commissioned by the Department of Health and the Health Service Execu...
Irish News, May 10, 2016
Over €4.6m In Illegal Cigarettes Seized At Dublin Port
Cigarettes worth more than €4.6 million have been seized by Revenue Officers at Dublin Port. The 'American Legend' and 'Fest' branded cigarettes were concealed in a 45 foot container, which arrived i...
Over €4.6m In Illegal Cigarettes Seized At Dublin Port
Cigarettes worth more than €4.6 million have been seized by Revenue Officers at Dublin Port. The 'American Legend' and 'Fest' branded cigarettes were concealed in a 45 foot container, which arrived i...
Irish News, May 10, 2016
Arts Must Not Be Sidelined In Expanded Department - Deputy Smyth
Arts must not be sidelined in the newly expanded Department, Fianna Fáil's Niamh Smyth has said. Minister Heather Humphreys has been urged to give assurances that the Arts will not be pushed to the s...
Arts Must Not Be Sidelined In Expanded Department - Deputy Smyth
Arts must not be sidelined in the newly expanded Department, Fianna Fáil's Niamh Smyth has said. Minister Heather Humphreys has been urged to give assurances that the Arts will not be pushed to the s...
Irish News, May 9, 2016
Over 40% Of Parents Give Their Children 'Treats' On A Daily Basis
Over 40 per cent of parents give their children treats including crisps, chocolates and sweets at least once a day or more, according to new research from safefood. Among children, those aged five an...
Over 40% Of Parents Give Their Children 'Treats' On A Daily Basis
Over 40 per cent of parents give their children treats including crisps, chocolates and sweets at least once a day or more, according to new research from safefood. Among children, those aged five an...
Irish News, May 9, 2016
Eight Food Firms Closed Over Food Safety Breaches
Eight food firms have been closed in April for breaches of food safety legislation. According to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), the closures were issued by health safety officers in the...
Eight Food Firms Closed Over Food Safety Breaches
Eight food firms have been closed in April for breaches of food safety legislation. According to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), the closures were issued by health safety officers in the...
Irish News, May 9, 2016
Proposal Launched For Multi-Income Public Housing
The Workers' Party has launched a costed proposal for multi-income public housing in Ireland. 'Solidarity Housing: Getting the vultures out of Irish Housing' aims to address three issues: the current...
Proposal Launched For Multi-Income Public Housing
The Workers' Party has launched a costed proposal for multi-income public housing in Ireland. 'Solidarity Housing: Getting the vultures out of Irish Housing' aims to address three issues: the current...
Irish News, May 9, 2016
Investigation Launched Following Post Office Robbery In Co Louth
Gardaí have launched an investigation following an armed robbery at a post office in Co Louth. The incident happened at a premises in Clogherhead on Tuesday, 03 May. Three men armed with a firearm,...
Investigation Launched Following Post Office Robbery In Co Louth
Gardaí have launched an investigation following an armed robbery at a post office in Co Louth. The incident happened at a premises in Clogherhead on Tuesday, 03 May. Three men armed with a firearm,...
Irish News, May 9, 2016
Gardaí Appeal For Missing Teen Klaudia Sadowska
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help to trace missing teenager Klaudia Sadowska. Klaudia, 15, has been missing from her home in Lissadyra, Co Galway, since last Friday. She is described as being 5f...
Gardaí Appeal For Missing Teen Klaudia Sadowska
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help to trace missing teenager Klaudia Sadowska. Klaudia, 15, has been missing from her home in Lissadyra, Co Galway, since last Friday. She is described as being 5f...
Irish News, May 9, 2016
Official Ceremony To Commemorate Thomas Kent Execution Takes Place In Cork
An official ceremony to commemorate the execution of Thomas Kent took place in Bawnard House, Castlelyons, Cork, today, 09 May. The commemoration was attended by the Minister of State at the Departme...
Official Ceremony To Commemorate Thomas Kent Execution Takes Place In Cork
An official ceremony to commemorate the execution of Thomas Kent took place in Bawnard House, Castlelyons, Cork, today, 09 May. The commemoration was attended by the Minister of State at the Departme...
Irish News, May 9, 2016
Man Questioned Over Fatal Road Crash In Co Mayo
Garda have detained a man in connection with a fatal road crash in Co Mayo on Sunday, 08 May. A 41-year-old motorcyclist was killed when his bike collided with a van on the N26 at Ballinahaglush at a...
Man Questioned Over Fatal Road Crash In Co Mayo
Garda have detained a man in connection with a fatal road crash in Co Mayo on Sunday, 08 May. A 41-year-old motorcyclist was killed when his bike collided with a van on the N26 at Ballinahaglush at a...
Irish News, May 6, 2016
Enda Kenny Is Elected Taoiseach
Enda Kenny has been elected taoiseach of the Irish parliament, 70 days after the country's general election took place. With support from a number of Independents, Mr Kenny was elected by 59 votes t...
Enda Kenny Is Elected Taoiseach
Enda Kenny has been elected taoiseach of the Irish parliament, 70 days after the country's general election took place. With support from a number of Independents, Mr Kenny was elected by 59 votes t...
Irish News, May 6, 2016
Over 35,000 Patients Waited On Trolleys Between January And April - INMO
Over 35,000 patients were waiting on trolleys for a hospital bed between January and April, according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). In addition, 8,145 patients were waiting fo...
Over 35,000 Patients Waited On Trolleys Between January And April - INMO
Over 35,000 patients were waiting on trolleys for a hospital bed between January and April, according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). In addition, 8,145 patients were waiting fo...
Irish News, May 6, 2016
Man's Body Found At Cork Golf Course
The body of a man has been found at a golf club in Co Cork. It is understood ground staff at the Lee Valley Golf Club found the body in a man-made lake at the course's 12th hole. Emergency service...
Man's Body Found At Cork Golf Course
The body of a man has been found at a golf club in Co Cork. It is understood ground staff at the Lee Valley Golf Club found the body in a man-made lake at the course's 12th hole. Emergency service...
Irish News, May 6, 2016
Investigation Launched Into Fatal Traffic Collision In Co Kilkenny
Gardaí have launched an investigation into a fatal road traffic collision in Co Kilkenny. The incident occurred shortly before 4:30pm on the N77 Kilkenny-Ballyragget Road yesterday, 05 May. An 80-ye...
Investigation Launched Into Fatal Traffic Collision In Co Kilkenny
Gardaí have launched an investigation into a fatal road traffic collision in Co Kilkenny. The incident occurred shortly before 4:30pm on the N77 Kilkenny-Ballyragget Road yesterday, 05 May. An 80-ye...
Irish News, May 6, 2016
Met Éireann Forecasts Soaring Temperatures Next Week
Met Éireann are predicting temperatures to rise between 18 and 22 degrees this weekend and into next week. The Irish Meteorological Service also issued a 'moderate' sunburn warning, which is expected...
Met Éireann Forecasts Soaring Temperatures Next Week
Met Éireann are predicting temperatures to rise between 18 and 22 degrees this weekend and into next week. The Irish Meteorological Service also issued a 'moderate' sunburn warning, which is expected...
Irish News, May 6, 2016
Teenager Charged In Connection With Dublin Assault
A teenager has been charged in connection with a serious assault in Dublin. The incident occurred between 1:01am and 1:10am in Dublin 2 on Monday, 02 May, gardaí have said. An altercation occurred ...
Teenager Charged In Connection With Dublin Assault
A teenager has been charged in connection with a serious assault in Dublin. The incident occurred between 1:01am and 1:10am in Dublin 2 on Monday, 02 May, gardaí have said. An altercation occurred ...
Irish News, May 6, 2016
Sports Minister Meets With IMMAF To Discuss Safety
Sport Minister Michael Ring has met with representatives of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) to discuss regulating the sports' safety in Ireland. The meeting took place due to ...
Sports Minister Meets With IMMAF To Discuss Safety
Sport Minister Michael Ring has met with representatives of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) to discuss regulating the sports' safety in Ireland. The meeting took place due to ...
Irish News, May 5, 2016
Cyclist Dies Following Collision In Phoenix Park
A cyclist has died following a collision with a pedestrian in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. The crash occurred at around 8.40pm on Monday, 03 May. The man, aged in his 50s, was travelling on the cycle...
Cyclist Dies Following Collision In Phoenix Park
A cyclist has died following a collision with a pedestrian in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. The crash occurred at around 8.40pm on Monday, 03 May. The man, aged in his 50s, was travelling on the cycle...
Irish News, May 5, 2016
Appeal Issued For Missing Teen Chloe Elderfield
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help to trace missing 16-year-old Chloe Elderfield. Chloe was last seen in the Drombanna area in Co Limerick at around 5.20pm on Sunday, 01 May. She is described as ...
Appeal Issued For Missing Teen Chloe Elderfield
Gardaí have issued an appeal for help to trace missing 16-year-old Chloe Elderfield. Chloe was last seen in the Drombanna area in Co Limerick at around 5.20pm on Sunday, 01 May. She is described as ...
Irish News, May 5, 2016
Teenager Arrested Over Serious Attack In Dublin
A teenager has been arrested in connection with a serious attack in Dublin. The assault happened shortly after 1am at the junction of Dame Lane and Trinity Street on Monday, 02 May. The 21-year-old ...
Teenager Arrested Over Serious Attack In Dublin
A teenager has been arrested in connection with a serious attack in Dublin. The assault happened shortly after 1am at the junction of Dame Lane and Trinity Street on Monday, 02 May. The 21-year-old ...
Irish News, May 5, 2016
Rise In Number Of People Waiting On Organ Transplants
The number of people waiting for organ transplants in Ireland is continuing to increase, according to the Director of HSE Organ Donation and Transplant Ireland. Professor Jim Egan made the statement ...
Rise In Number Of People Waiting On Organ Transplants
The number of people waiting for organ transplants in Ireland is continuing to increase, according to the Director of HSE Organ Donation and Transplant Ireland. Professor Jim Egan made the statement ...
Irish News, May 5, 2016
Pensioner Killed In Dublin Collision
A pensioner has died after she was hit by a car on the N11 in Dublin. The incident happened on the southbound carriageway just before 1pm on Wednesday, 04 May. The woman, believed to be in her 80s, ...
Pensioner Killed In Dublin Collision
A pensioner has died after she was hit by a car on the N11 in Dublin. The incident happened on the southbound carriageway just before 1pm on Wednesday, 04 May. The woman, believed to be in her 80s, ...
Irish News, May 5, 2016
Suspected Human Remains Discovered In Dublin
Suspected human remains have been found near St James's Hospital in Dublin. The discovery was made on Wednesday at around 3pm. It is not known if the remains are human, animal or historic, according...
Suspected Human Remains Discovered In Dublin
Suspected human remains have been found near St James's Hospital in Dublin. The discovery was made on Wednesday at around 3pm. It is not known if the remains are human, animal or historic, according...
Irish News, May 5, 2016
Gardai Appeal To Mother Of Dead Baby Girl Found In Co Wicklow
Gardai have issued an appeal to the mother of a newborn baby whose body was found in a recycling depot to contact them. The body was discovered at a waste plant outside Bray in Co Wicklow on Wednesda...
Gardai Appeal To Mother Of Dead Baby Girl Found In Co Wicklow
Gardai have issued an appeal to the mother of a newborn baby whose body was found in a recycling depot to contact them. The body was discovered at a waste plant outside Bray in Co Wicklow on Wednesda...
Irish News, May 4, 2016
Revenue Officers Seize Cigarettes And Tobacco In Dublin
Revenue Officers have seized cigarettes and tobacco during a search operation in Dublin yesterday, 03 May. The searches took place at 10pm in the Dublin 7 area. Approximately 13,000 cigarettes brand...
Revenue Officers Seize Cigarettes And Tobacco In Dublin
Revenue Officers have seized cigarettes and tobacco during a search operation in Dublin yesterday, 03 May. The searches took place at 10pm in the Dublin 7 area. Approximately 13,000 cigarettes brand...
Irish News, May 4, 2016
Agriculture Minister Issues BPS Deadline Reminder
Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney has issued a reminder to farmers that the closing date for applications on the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) is Monday, 16 May. To assist applicants, a number of addit...
Agriculture Minister Issues BPS Deadline Reminder
Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney has issued a reminder to farmers that the closing date for applications on the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) is Monday, 16 May. To assist applicants, a number of addit...
Irish News, May 4, 2016
Electric Ireland To Reduce Unit Rates By 6%
Electric Ireland is to reduce its standard electricity unit rates by 6%. Over one million customers will be affected by the change, which is due to come into effect from 01 June. Jim Dollard, Execut...
Electric Ireland To Reduce Unit Rates By 6%
Electric Ireland is to reduce its standard electricity unit rates by 6%. Over one million customers will be affected by the change, which is due to come into effect from 01 June. Jim Dollard, Execut...
Irish News, May 4, 2016
McDonald Slams FF/FG Agreement For Government
Sinn Féin Vice President Mary Lou McDonald has slammed the recent Agreement for government between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil. While a commitment towards a a five-year HSE service plan was welcomed, T...
McDonald Slams FF/FG Agreement For Government
Sinn Féin Vice President Mary Lou McDonald has slammed the recent Agreement for government between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil. While a commitment towards a a five-year HSE service plan was welcomed, T...
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Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
