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Irish News on Fri, May 19 2017, 2,557 days ago

SIPTU Condemns Govt Decision To Sell AIB Shares
The Government's decision to sell a 25% stake in its holdings in AIB has been described as "absolutely indefensible" by SIPTU President Jack O'Connor. In a statement from the union, Mr O'Connor said that the sale was undemocratic and in direct contravention of a resolution of the Oireachtas.
New Healthy Ireland Network Initiative Launched
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Healthy Ireland's Keith Wood have launched a new initiative aimed at boosting the national movement for health and wellbeing.

Irish News on Thu, May 19 2016, 2,922 days ago

Fourth Man Arrested In David Byrne Murder Investigation
A fourth man has been arrested in connection with the murder of David Byrne. Mr Byrne was shot dead during a boxing weigh-in event at the Regency Hotel in Dublin on 05 February, 2016 A man, aged in his 50s, was arrested on Wednesday.
Pay By Weight Waste Collection Awareness Campaign Launched
A Pay by Weight Awareness Campaign has been launched by Minister for the Environment, Simon Coveney. "The introduction of Pay by Weight will mean that the majority of households will be charged in a new, fairer and more transparent way for the collection of their waste," Minister Coveney said.
100 New Jobs Announced In Sligo
A total of 100 new jobs are to be created in Sligo by specialist technical and engineering firm, LotusWorks. The company will hire 50 new engineers and technicians over the next six months, with an additional 50 roles created by the end of 2017.
Minister For Health Urged To Outline National Ambulance Service Plans
The Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar, is being urged to outline his plans for acting on the recommendations of the newly published capacity review of the National Ambulance Service.
Assorted Drugs Worth €300,000 Seized In Dublin
A quantity of drugs worth an estimated €300,000 has been seized during an Operation Thistle operation in Dublin's South City Centre. One kilo of heroin, 1.75kg of cocaine and 1.8kg of cannabis resin were seized during the operation targeting organised criminals in the area. Gardaí from the D.M.R.
Renewed Appeal For 17-Year-Old Missing Since 23 April
Gardaí in Macroom have renewed an appeal for help in tracing 17-year-old Christopher Palmer who has been missing since Saturday 23 April. The last known sighting of the teenager was in Cavan on Wednesday 27 April. He is described as 5ft 7in, of slight build, with light brown hair.
160 New Jobs Announced In Galway
Up to 160 new jobs are to be created in Galway with the expansion of Wayfair Inc's multi-lingual European Operations Centre in Galway, Ireland. Wayfair will open a new 30,000 square foot facility on Tuam Road to replace its prior facility in Mervue Business Park.
New Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016 Goes Before Dáil
The new Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone, has introduced the Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016, the first piece of legislation to come before the 32nd Dáil.
New Workers Rights Centre Opens In Central Dublin
A new Workers Rights Centre has opened at Liberty Hall in Dublin, giving members of the public access to information and advice on workplace issues, trade union SIPTU has announced.

Irish News on Tue, May 19 2015, 3,288 days ago

Prince Of Wales Begins Visit To Ireland
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are to visit the west of Ireland today, 19 May. Prince Charles and Camilla are expected to begin their four day visit in Galway this afternoon. The couple are also expected to meet Sinn Féin's Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness.
Investigation Launched Over Alleged False Imprisonment
Gardaí have launched an investigation over the alleged false imprisonment and assault of two women in County Kildare last week. The incident happened at Francis Lane, Newbridge, between 9pm on Thursday 14 May and 2pm Friday 15 May. The women, aged 19 and 21, received non life-threatening injuries.
Man Arrested Over Attack In County Clare
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an assault on a man in County Clare on Sunday. The attack occurred at Coor East Doonogan, Miltown Malbay, at around 4.30pm.
Education Minister Slammed For Continuing To Hire Retired Teachers
The Education Minister has been slammed after it emerged that retired teachers are still being hired for Superintendents and Examiners for the duration of the State exams.
Councillors To Consider €1.8m Offer For Dublin Site
Councillors from Dublin City Council are expected to consider an offer of €1.8m for a site on Ballymun Main Street. A new retail complex is to be developed on the site, however Fianna Fáil has called for the plans to be amended to include residential units.
Farmers More Likely To Die From Heart Disease, Study Reveals
Farmers are more likely to die from heart disease and strokes compared to any other occupations, a new study has revealed. 80% of farmers have four or more risk factors for heart disease and stroke, the leading cause of death in Ireland, according to the Irish Heart Foundation.
Health Professionals Face Difficult Working Conditions In Ireland – Study
Concerns have been raised that many doctors, nurses and midwives may not return to Ireland, after a new study revealed they have been leaving in large numbers since 2008. The study also found that difficult working conditions in the Irish health system are the main reason for them leaving.

Irish News on Mon, May 19 2014, 3,653 days ago

Fisherman Rescued From Lobster Buoy After Boat Sinks
A local fishing boat has rescued a fisherman left clinging to a lobster buoy when his boat sank off Tullagh Beach, Co Donegal.
Labour Euro Candidate Launches 'Seven Point Plan'
Labour European election candidate Emer Cotello, has vowed to make Europe work better for Dublin, as she launched a seven point plan as part of election campaign. One-third of Ireland’s population lives in Dublin.
Cyclist Safety Must Be Prioritised - FF
A coordinated plan is needed to encourage and protest cyclists on Ireland's roads, Fianna Fáil have said. According to figures from the Road Safety Authority, five cyclists died and some 690 were injured on Irish roads last year.
New Animal Welfare Regulations Welcomed
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney has announced new animal welfare measures, which include new horse regulations and a review of the Control of Horses Act.
Revenue May Destroy Seized Rhino Horns
Eight rhino tusks, worth an estimated €2 million, may be destroyed despite revenue officials keeping them secured in a secret high-security location for the last four years. The horns were seized by customs officers in 2010 at Shannon Airport.
Donkey Sanctuary Staff Strike Over Redundancies
Staff at the Donkey Sanctuary in Liscarroll, Co Cork have commenced a work stoppage in protest over 16 redundancies made at the organisation.
Man Arrested After Forcing Woman To Withdraw Money From ATM
Gardaí in Terenure have arrested a man in connection with a carjacking last Friday. In the incident, a woman was stopped at traffic lights when a man got in to the back of her car. He claimed to have a weapon and he demanded money.
NRA Announce Plans for New Motorway Services
Proposals for more than a dozen new motorway service stations have been revealed by the National Roads Authority (NRA). A number of new facilities have been proposed across the motorway network, aimed at upgrading the transport network and reducing accidents caused by driver fatigue.
EU Committee Rule To Allow Gardaí Union Representation
The European Committee of Social Rights has ruled that Gardaí should be allowed to join unions, negotiate wages and strikes.

Irish News on Thu, May 19 2011, 4,749 days ago

Former Taoiseach Fitzgerald Dies At 85
Former Taoiseach, Dr Garret FitzGerald, 85, has passed away in a Dublin hospital after a short illness. He served as Taoiseach twice between 1981 and 1987 and made key negotiations in the Anglo-Irish Agreement of 1985 helping Northern Ireland work towards a peaceful future.
Queen Visits National Stud
Following the Queen's landmark speech at Dublin Castle last night, she will visit the Irish National Stud today. There she will meet students of the Racing Academy and those who trained winners from this year's Cheltenham Festival.
New AEOA Strategic Framework Launched
The Minister for Training and Skills, Ciarán Cannon has today launched the Adult Education Officers’ Association (AEOA) Strategic Framework 2011-2016 in Co Kildare.
'Tourism In Kerry's Everyone’s Business', Says Deenihan
Jimmy Deenihan TD Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht today officially opened the Kerry Tourism Showcase, in the Malton Hotel, Killarney.
Northern Bomb Alerts Over
The North's police have declared a suspicious object in the Donegall Road area of south Belfast this morning "an elaborate hoax". Army Technical Officers attended and a number of homes in the area were evacuated and the road closed at the Falls Road/Donegall Road junction and St James Drive.
Nursing Home Scheme In Crisis
A nursing home scheme which cares for around 22,600 people is said to be in crisis. The 'Fair Deal' scheme, introduced in October 2009, cares for those in both public and private nursing homes.

Irish News on Wed, May 19 2010, 5,114 days ago

Man Jailed Over Assault On Murdered Poles
A 21-year-old man has been jailed for four years for kicking a Polish man as he lay dying on the ground outside his Dublin home.
Gov Pressed To Act On Pfizer Jobs
Unions and opposition parties are calling on the Government to ensure as many jobs as possible at Pfizer are saved. The pharmaceutical multi-national announced yesterday that over 750 jobs are under threat with 275 jobs already in line to be cut at its Newbridge facility in Co Kildare.
Manslaughter Charge After Hurley Attack
Two men have been charged with manslaughter after the death of a 25-year-old man and injury of his brother in Waterford earlier this year. Damien and Liam Organ, from Kilmacthomas in Waterford, were viciously attacked with hurleys in the People's Park in the city in March.
Scuffles Mar Daíl Protest
Reports are emerging that individuals amongst around 1,000 protestors who are opposing Government cutbacks were involved in scuffles with Gardaí yesterday evening.
One Arrested, One Freed Over Cannon Murder
A man has been released just as another was being arrested as part of the oingoing investigation into the murder of Anthony Captain, last June. The released man is in his 30's and Gardaí have said a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Stalled Maze Project Costs Over £12M
Close to £12.5m has been spent on redeveloping the site of the former Maze Prison, it has emerged.
Irish Parliament Proceedings Archived
The Oireachtas is to benefit from professional media storage. A provider of scalable media server and active storage systems have announced that the Oireachtas Broadcasting Unit (OBU), part of the Irish National Archive, is using their media storage and processing platform. Omneon Inc.
West Belfast Alert Ends
A suspicious object which led to an overnight security alert has been declared a hoax device after Army bomb disposal officers were called to examine it on the Donegall Road close to the Park Centre in west Belfast.

Irish News on Tue, May 19 2009, 5,479 days ago

Search Revisited For Philip Cairns Body
The disappearance of a south Dublin boy over two decades ago is back in focus - for the second time in a month. Gardaí investigating what happened to Philip Cairns in 1986 are beginning a near week-long excavation of the same site searched earlier this month.
Murder Inquiry Launched In 'Body In Boot' Case
A murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of a man's body in a car boot in Dublin. The body was found in the boot of his silver BMW car which had crashed into a wall at St Joseph's Park, Finglas, on Sunday night.
Remand On Dublin Woman's Death
A 61-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the unlawful killing of his wife in Ballybrack in Dublin last November. Thomas Breen, of Willowvale in Ballybrack, was charged before Dún Laoghaire District Court.
Public Hearing Into Revised Corrib Route Gets Underway
A public hearing into a revised onshore pipeline route for the contentious Corrib gas project in north Mayo began today. The hearing, held by An Bord Pleanála, began in Belmullet on Tuesday morning. It is being heard under the Strategic Infrastructure Act and is expected to last for several weeks.
Sligo-Derry Train Figures Look Realistic
A proposed rail-link between Co Donegal and Co Londonderry could attract up to 750,000 customers per year.
Burrows Stands Down As BoI Announces Losses
Bank of Ireland Chairman Richard Burrows will leave his post following the bank's annual general meeting in July, it has been announced. The announcement came as the bank admitted a pre-tax loss of €7 million compared with a pre-tax profit of €1.9 billion the previous year.
€6m Irish Movie To Shoot In November
There's news of a €6m movie being filmed in Ireland later this year. It was revealed at the Cannes Film Festival by the Irish Film Board who said that Octagon Film's latest venture is to be called 'The Last Furlong'.

Irish News on Mon, May 19 2008, 5,844 days ago

State Of Ireland's Countryside Heritage Revealed
Only 7% of Ireland's natural habitats are in a good condition, according to a new report. The report, released on Monday, paints a bleak picture of Ireland's record in looking after habitats and species protected by EU law.
Britain Accused Of Being 'Barrier' To Bomb Treaty
An on-going cluster bomb conference in Dublin has today heard Britain accused of being the main barrier to an international treaty to ban the notorious weapons.
Space To Welcome Men From Little Green Island
Space - Ireland’s final frontier - could finally be conquered as a quest for the country's first astronaut took off today. Applicants as prospective Irish space travellers have been invited to make their submissions to the European Space Agency (ESA).
Over 160 Irish Troops Land In Chad
More than 160 Irish Troops have been deployed in Chad as part of an EU peacekeeping mission. The mission has been described a one of the most challenging and dangerous missions facing the Irish troops as they face protecting over 400,000 Darfur refugees in 50 degree temperatures.
Rip Off Ireland Pays 50% More To British Retailers
Irish consumers are paying up to 50% more than their British counterparts for many goods sold by British retailers, according a recent survey.
Cowen Accused Of Stalinist Approach By Own Party
Members of Fianna Fail have reportedly leaked complaints about the leadership style of Brian Cowen to the press, comparing him the Russian communist boss, Stalin.
Body Exhumed In Search For Missing Man
Gardaí investigating the disappearance of a man in 1987 have exhumed a body after a tip off. Brian McGrath, aged then 43, was last seen in 1987.
Libertas Accused Of 'Abortion Lie'
The Irish Alliance for Europe has accused its rivals, Libertas, of lying on national TV. The accusation comes as a response to comments made by the Libertas founder Declan Ganley.
Rally Ireland Will Kick Off 2009 Series
The roar of high performance rally cars is to return to Ireland early next year. As Rally Sardinia finished on Sunday - with another victory for Frenchman Sebastien Loeb, marking his 40th World Rally Championship win - news that Rally Ireland will launch 2009's 12-round series has emerged.
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