Irish News for August 2012 : Page 5
Irish News, Aug 9, 2012
Counsellors Plead For Funding To Keep Rape Support Services Going
A plea for funding has been made by sex attack counsellors, in an effort to keep free services running. 2,541 were supported by the services last year with the Rape Crisis Network Ireland (RCNI) sayi...
Counsellors Plead For Funding To Keep Rape Support Services Going
A plea for funding has been made by sex attack counsellors, in an effort to keep free services running. 2,541 were supported by the services last year with the Rape Crisis Network Ireland (RCNI) sayi...
Irish News, Aug 9, 2012
Gardaí 'Seriously Hampered' By Lack Of Patrol Cars
Gardaí say they are being seriously hampered as they do not have enough patrol cars to properly serve their communities. The Department of Justice has issued a statement saying: "Garda authorities ha...
Gardaí 'Seriously Hampered' By Lack Of Patrol Cars
Gardaí say they are being seriously hampered as they do not have enough patrol cars to properly serve their communities. The Department of Justice has issued a statement saying: "Garda authorities ha...
Irish News, Aug 9, 2012
€1.5m In Turf Cutter Compensation Paid Out So Far
€1.5m has so far been paid out in compensation to more than 1,500 turfcutters, in an effort to preserve 53 raised bogs across Ireland. An EU habitats directive imposed restrictions on turf cutting du...
€1.5m In Turf Cutter Compensation Paid Out So Far
€1.5m has so far been paid out in compensation to more than 1,500 turfcutters, in an effort to preserve 53 raised bogs across Ireland. An EU habitats directive imposed restrictions on turf cutting du...
Irish News, Aug 9, 2012
Dublin Bus Lose High Court Appeal Over CCTV Footage
A Data Protection Commissioner decision in favour of a woman asking Dublin Bus for CCTV footage of her alleged accident on one of their buses has been upheld by the High Court. The woman allegedly fe...
Dublin Bus Lose High Court Appeal Over CCTV Footage
A Data Protection Commissioner decision in favour of a woman asking Dublin Bus for CCTV footage of her alleged accident on one of their buses has been upheld by the High Court. The woman allegedly fe...
Irish News, Aug 9, 2012
TUI Says Thousands More Secondary School Teachers Will Be Needed
The Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI) has said that 4,500 more secondary school teachers will be needed by 2026 to meet growing classroom numbers. The union said that figures published on the website ...
TUI Says Thousands More Secondary School Teachers Will Be Needed
The Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI) has said that 4,500 more secondary school teachers will be needed by 2026 to meet growing classroom numbers. The union said that figures published on the website ...
Irish News, Aug 8, 2012
Katie Taylor Wins Place In Olympic Final
Boxer Katie Taylor has made in through to the Olympic finals, securing herself at least a silver medal, after defeating Tajikistan’s Mavzuna Chorieva. Taylor controlled the fight throughout the four ...
Katie Taylor Wins Place In Olympic Final
Boxer Katie Taylor has made in through to the Olympic finals, securing herself at least a silver medal, after defeating Tajikistan’s Mavzuna Chorieva. Taylor controlled the fight throughout the four ...
Irish News, Aug 8, 2012
Survey Finds Increases In Unpaid Overtime
The number of Irish employees taking on unpaid overtime in a bid to cope with increasing workloads has increased, according to a new survey. Peninsula Ireland questioned 934 employees and found that ...
Survey Finds Increases In Unpaid Overtime
The number of Irish employees taking on unpaid overtime in a bid to cope with increasing workloads has increased, according to a new survey. Peninsula Ireland questioned 934 employees and found that ...
Irish News, Aug 8, 2012
Man Arrested Over Double Knife In Limerick
A man has appeared in court charged in connection with a double stabbing incident in Co Limerick. Two men in their 30s suffered serious knife wounds to their faces in an assault in Newcastle West ove...
Man Arrested Over Double Knife In Limerick
A man has appeared in court charged in connection with a double stabbing incident in Co Limerick. Two men in their 30s suffered serious knife wounds to their faces in an assault in Newcastle West ove...
Irish News, Aug 8, 2012
Woman Award €375,000 In Damages For Sexual Abuse By Father
A woman has been awarded €375,000 in damages after she sued her father for sexual assault when she was aged between two and 12. 38-year-old Ailish Smith, of Templeview Lawn, Clarehall, Dublin, consen...
Woman Award €375,000 In Damages For Sexual Abuse By Father
A woman has been awarded €375,000 in damages after she sued her father for sexual assault when she was aged between two and 12. 38-year-old Ailish Smith, of Templeview Lawn, Clarehall, Dublin, consen...
Irish News, Aug 8, 2012
Clontarf Water Now Safe Once Boiled
Residents of up to 1,400 houses in Clontarf in north Dublin have now been told that their tap water is safe to drink after boiling. The had initially been told to not consume the water in any way aft...
Clontarf Water Now Safe Once Boiled
Residents of up to 1,400 houses in Clontarf in north Dublin have now been told that their tap water is safe to drink after boiling. The had initially been told to not consume the water in any way aft...
Irish News, Aug 8, 2012
Trawler Arrested Off Cork Coast For Fishing Violations
A trawler has been detained 30 miles off the coast of Cork over alleged breaches of EU fishing regulations. The vessel - which is Irish-registered - was stopped by the Naval Service patrol ship, LE C...
Trawler Arrested Off Cork Coast For Fishing Violations
A trawler has been detained 30 miles off the coast of Cork over alleged breaches of EU fishing regulations. The vessel - which is Irish-registered - was stopped by the Naval Service patrol ship, LE C...
Irish News, Aug 8, 2012
Con Houlihan Funeral Held In Dublin
The funeral of renowned journalist and sports columnist Con Houlihan has taken place in Dublin today. 86-year-old Houlihan died at St James’s Hospital in Dublin at the weekend following a long illnes...
Con Houlihan Funeral Held In Dublin
The funeral of renowned journalist and sports columnist Con Houlihan has taken place in Dublin today. 86-year-old Houlihan died at St James’s Hospital in Dublin at the weekend following a long illnes...
Irish News, Aug 8, 2012
New Dáil Dress Code Proposed
Proposals for a new dress code are being finalised by the Dáil committee on procedures and privileges, with hopes to do away with deputies appearing in the chamber in jeans and T-shirts. New rules wo...
New Dáil Dress Code Proposed
Proposals for a new dress code are being finalised by the Dáil committee on procedures and privileges, with hopes to do away with deputies appearing in the chamber in jeans and T-shirts. New rules wo...
Irish News, Aug 8, 2012
Minister Denies Any Changes To Disability Allowance Criteria
Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton has denied that changes have been made to eligibility criteria for disability allowances that would make it more difficult for people to qualify. The minist...
Minister Denies Any Changes To Disability Allowance Criteria
Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton has denied that changes have been made to eligibility criteria for disability allowances that would make it more difficult for people to qualify. The minist...
Irish News, Aug 7, 2012
Over 2,000 Cars Taken Off The Roads For Being 'Dangerous'
More than 2,000 vehicles have failed the National Car Test (NCT) so far this year and have been taken off the road for not meeting basic safety standards. Figures from the National Car Testing Servic...
Over 2,000 Cars Taken Off The Roads For Being 'Dangerous'
More than 2,000 vehicles have failed the National Car Test (NCT) so far this year and have been taken off the road for not meeting basic safety standards. Figures from the National Car Testing Servic...
Irish News, Aug 7, 2012
Edna Kenny To Be First Serving Taoiseach To Address Béal na mBláth
Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny will be the first serving Taoiseach to address the annual Béal na mBláth commemoration in west Cork. The local committee which organises the annual event decided that the ...
Edna Kenny To Be First Serving Taoiseach To Address Béal na mBláth
Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny will be the first serving Taoiseach to address the annual Béal na mBláth commemoration in west Cork. The local committee which organises the annual event decided that the ...
Irish News, Aug 7, 2012
31% Drop In New Homes Built This Year
The number of new homes constructed in the first half of 2012 has fallen by 31% for the same period of 2011, new figures from the Construction Industry Federation show. Between January and July this ...
31% Drop In New Homes Built This Year
The number of new homes constructed in the first half of 2012 has fallen by 31% for the same period of 2011, new figures from the Construction Industry Federation show. Between January and July this ...
Irish News, Aug 7, 2012
Bus Éireann Pilots Ireland's First Ever Natural Gas-Powered Bus
The Minister for Public and Commuter Transport, Alan Kelly, TD, has officially announced Bus Éireann's trial of the country's first natural gas-powered bus in a move that may help reduce fuel costs an...
Bus Éireann Pilots Ireland's First Ever Natural Gas-Powered Bus
The Minister for Public and Commuter Transport, Alan Kelly, TD, has officially announced Bus Éireann's trial of the country's first natural gas-powered bus in a move that may help reduce fuel costs an...
Irish News, Aug 7, 2012
Man Missing At Sea Found On Island Off Co Clare
A man is recovering in hospital after a wave capsized his boat, forcing him to swim more than 500m in rough seas to a tiny island off the Co Clare coast. A search was launched at about 5.30pm yesterd...
Man Missing At Sea Found On Island Off Co Clare
A man is recovering in hospital after a wave capsized his boat, forcing him to swim more than 500m in rough seas to a tiny island off the Co Clare coast. A search was launched at about 5.30pm yesterd...
Irish News, Aug 7, 2012
Dance School Faces Closure Due To Lack Of Funding
A north Dublin dance school that works with young people from some of the most deprived areas in the State faces closure because it does not qualify for funding from the Arts Council or the Sports Cou...
Dance School Faces Closure Due To Lack Of Funding
A north Dublin dance school that works with young people from some of the most deprived areas in the State faces closure because it does not qualify for funding from the Arts Council or the Sports Cou...
Irish News, Aug 7, 2012
Prison Population Increases To Over 17,000
A new report by the Irish Prison Service has revealed that a total of 17,318 people were committed to prison in 2011, an 0.8% increase on the total in 2010. Men made up 86.4% of the total and women 1...
Prison Population Increases To Over 17,000
A new report by the Irish Prison Service has revealed that a total of 17,318 people were committed to prison in 2011, an 0.8% increase on the total in 2010. Men made up 86.4% of the total and women 1...
Irish News, Aug 7, 2012
Man Appears In Court Over Gardai Assaults
A 38-year-old Drogheda man has appeared before a special sitting of Mullingar District Court charged in relation to assaults on two gardaí in the early hours of Monday morning. The man was alleged to...
Man Appears In Court Over Gardai Assaults
A 38-year-old Drogheda man has appeared before a special sitting of Mullingar District Court charged in relation to assaults on two gardaí in the early hours of Monday morning. The man was alleged to...
Irish News, Aug 7, 2012
North Dublin Households Told Not To Consume Any Tap Water
1,400 households in north Dublin have been issued a warning not to drink tap water following the detection of high levels of bacteria. Homes and properties in Clontarf area of the city have received ...
North Dublin Households Told Not To Consume Any Tap Water
1,400 households in north Dublin have been issued a warning not to drink tap water following the detection of high levels of bacteria. Homes and properties in Clontarf area of the city have received ...
Irish News, Aug 6, 2012
Call For Investigation Into NAMA Deal
Revelations that a senior executive at NAMA was able to purchase a property from the agency's portfolio which was not put up for sale on the open market should be referred to the Gardai to investigate...
Call For Investigation Into NAMA Deal
Revelations that a senior executive at NAMA was able to purchase a property from the agency's portfolio which was not put up for sale on the open market should be referred to the Gardai to investigate...
Irish News, Aug 6, 2012
Man Remanded In Custody Over Serious Assault
A teenager has been remanded in custody after appearing in court in connection with a serious assault on a man in Tuam on Sunday. 18-year-old Shane Byrne, of no fixed address, was charged with assaul...
Man Remanded In Custody Over Serious Assault
A teenager has been remanded in custody after appearing in court in connection with a serious assault on a man in Tuam on Sunday. 18-year-old Shane Byrne, of no fixed address, was charged with assaul...
Irish News, Aug 6, 2012
Man Dies In Crash In Donegal
A man has died in a crash at Fintown, Co Donegal. The victim's car went off the road and into a field at Meenmore just after midnight. His body has been taken to Letterkenny Hospital for a post mort...
Man Dies In Crash In Donegal
A man has died in a crash at Fintown, Co Donegal. The victim's car went off the road and into a field at Meenmore just after midnight. His body has been taken to Letterkenny Hospital for a post mort...
Irish News, Aug 6, 2012
Council Issues Water Warning
Dublin City Council and the HSE have warned residents and businesses across north Dublin not to use their water for drinking or cooking purposes until further notice. From the Howth Road to Castle Av...
Council Issues Water Warning
Dublin City Council and the HSE have warned residents and businesses across north Dublin not to use their water for drinking or cooking purposes until further notice. From the Howth Road to Castle Av...
Irish News, Aug 6, 2012
Patients And Taxpayers Being Ripped Off By Drug Prices
Commenting on the Sunday Business Post survey showing the high price of generic drugs in this State, Sinn Féin Health spokepserson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD said it showed that patients and taxpayers ar...
Patients And Taxpayers Being Ripped Off By Drug Prices
Commenting on the Sunday Business Post survey showing the high price of generic drugs in this State, Sinn Féin Health spokepserson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD said it showed that patients and taxpayers ar...
Irish News, Aug 6, 2012
Nevin Secures Ireland's First Medal
Irish boxer John Joe Nevin scooped Ireland's first medal at the London Olympics. The Cavan man has secured at least a bronze medal after winning against Oscar Valdez Fierro on Sunday night. Nevin wo...
Nevin Secures Ireland's First Medal
Irish boxer John Joe Nevin scooped Ireland's first medal at the London Olympics. The Cavan man has secured at least a bronze medal after winning against Oscar Valdez Fierro on Sunday night. Nevin wo...
Irish News, Aug 6, 2012
Irish Man Attacks Australian Politician
A 28-year-old Irish man has been charged with aggravated assault following an attack on a politician in Australia. NT Shadow Attorney-General John Elferink was in Darwn holding an anti-violence press...
Irish Man Attacks Australian Politician
A 28-year-old Irish man has been charged with aggravated assault following an attack on a politician in Australia. NT Shadow Attorney-General John Elferink was in Darwn holding an anti-violence press...
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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.
