Irish News for February 2016 : Page 5
Irish News, Feb 8, 2016
Thousands Without Power As Storm Imogen Hits
Around 5,000 customers are without electricity as Storm Imogen landed in Ireland. The areas mainly affected by the power outage are in counties Cork, Kerry and Limerick, and are served by ESB statio...
Thousands Without Power As Storm Imogen Hits
Around 5,000 customers are without electricity as Storm Imogen landed in Ireland. The areas mainly affected by the power outage are in counties Cork, Kerry and Limerick, and are served by ESB statio...
Irish News, Feb 8, 2016
Gardaí Investigating Hotel Shooting In Dublin
Gardaí are continuing to investigate a shooting at a hotel in Dublin. The incident happened at the Regency Hotel in Drumcondra on Friday afternoon where a weigh-in for a World Boxing Organization (W...
Gardaí Investigating Hotel Shooting In Dublin
Gardaí are continuing to investigate a shooting at a hotel in Dublin. The incident happened at the Regency Hotel in Drumcondra on Friday afternoon where a weigh-in for a World Boxing Organization (W...
Irish News, Feb 8, 2016
€18m Released To Purchase New Ambulances
Capital funding of €18 million has been announced for the National Ambulance Service this year to purchase 50 new ambulances, as well as 35 refurbished ambulances. The funding has been made availabl...
€18m Released To Purchase New Ambulances
Capital funding of €18 million has been announced for the National Ambulance Service this year to purchase 50 new ambulances, as well as 35 refurbished ambulances. The funding has been made availabl...
Irish News, Feb 5, 2016
Major Delays On M1 Following Collision
Motorists are facing severe delays on the M1 southbound following a collision involving two HGVs. The Dublin Fire Brigade is currently at the scene. No one has been seriously injured, however the si...
Major Delays On M1 Following Collision
Motorists are facing severe delays on the M1 southbound following a collision involving two HGVs. The Dublin Fire Brigade is currently at the scene. No one has been seriously injured, however the si...
Irish News, Feb 5, 2016
NBRU Lodges Pay Claim For Dublin Bus And Bus Éireann Drivers
The National Bus and Rail Union (NBRU) has lodged pay claims with public transport operators for Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann drivers. In a letter, General Secretary Dermot O'Leary said: "The austerity...
NBRU Lodges Pay Claim For Dublin Bus And Bus Éireann Drivers
The National Bus and Rail Union (NBRU) has lodged pay claims with public transport operators for Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann drivers. In a letter, General Secretary Dermot O'Leary said: "The austerity...
Irish News, Feb 5, 2016
Election Campaigns For Fine Gael, Labour And Fianna Fail In 'Tatters' - SF
The election campaigns for Fine Gael, Labour and Fianna Fail are in "tatters", according to Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty. Mr Doherty made the claim after they were all caught lying a...
Election Campaigns For Fine Gael, Labour And Fianna Fail In 'Tatters' - SF
The election campaigns for Fine Gael, Labour and Fianna Fail are in "tatters", according to Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty. Mr Doherty made the claim after they were all caught lying a...
Irish News, Feb 5, 2016
DataSolutions To Create 20 New Jobs
DataSolutions is to create 20 new jobs over the next three years. The firm is investing £3.8 million and plans to expand into the UK with a new office in Theale, Reading. The Irish IT solutions di...
DataSolutions To Create 20 New Jobs
DataSolutions is to create 20 new jobs over the next three years. The firm is investing £3.8 million and plans to expand into the UK with a new office in Theale, Reading. The Irish IT solutions di...
Irish News, Feb 5, 2016
Body Of Missing Dublin Woman Found
The body of a woman from Dublin has been found. Christina Lavin, 59, was last seen at her home in the Kilmainham Bank area on Emmet Road on 16 January. Gardai issued several appeals for help to trac...
Body Of Missing Dublin Woman Found
The body of a woman from Dublin has been found. Christina Lavin, 59, was last seen at her home in the Kilmainham Bank area on Emmet Road on 16 January. Gardai issued several appeals for help to trac...
Irish News, Feb 5, 2016
DataSolutions To Create 10 New Jobs In Dublin
DataSolutions has announced it is to create 20 news jobs over the next three years. The £3.8 million investment will see the company's workforce doubled. Half of the jobs will be at DataSolution's...
DataSolutions To Create 10 New Jobs In Dublin
DataSolutions has announced it is to create 20 news jobs over the next three years. The £3.8 million investment will see the company's workforce doubled. Half of the jobs will be at DataSolution's...
Irish News, Feb 5, 2016
Child Dies Of Swine Flu
Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed a child has died from a strain of influenza, linked to swine flu. It is understood the child, who was from the west of Ireland, died in a Dubli...
Child Dies Of Swine Flu
Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed a child has died from a strain of influenza, linked to swine flu. It is understood the child, who was from the west of Ireland, died in a Dubli...
Irish News, Feb 4, 2016
Alcohol Causes Over 900 Cancers In Ireland Every Year - HSE
Alcohol causes over 900 cancers in Ireland every year, with 500 deaths, according to the HSE National Cancer Control Programme. Dr Marie Laffoy, Consultant in Public Health with the HSE National Canc...
Alcohol Causes Over 900 Cancers In Ireland Every Year - HSE
Alcohol causes over 900 cancers in Ireland every year, with 500 deaths, according to the HSE National Cancer Control Programme. Dr Marie Laffoy, Consultant in Public Health with the HSE National Canc...
Irish News, Feb 4, 2016
Call For Young People To Vote In Assembly Election
Sinn Féin is urging young people to make sure they are registered to vote in the upcoming Assembly election. SF MLA Megan Fearon said young people clearly want to play a role in public and political...
Call For Young People To Vote In Assembly Election
Sinn Féin is urging young people to make sure they are registered to vote in the upcoming Assembly election. SF MLA Megan Fearon said young people clearly want to play a role in public and political...
Irish News, Feb 4, 2016
Labour Pledges To 'Deliver A Job For Everyone'
The Labour Party has pledged to "deliver a job for everyone who wants one" by 2018. Labour Leader Joan Burton, and Business and Employment Minister Ged Nash, launched 'Standing up for Jobs', in Drogh...
Labour Pledges To 'Deliver A Job For Everyone'
The Labour Party has pledged to "deliver a job for everyone who wants one" by 2018. Labour Leader Joan Burton, and Business and Employment Minister Ged Nash, launched 'Standing up for Jobs', in Drogh...
Irish News, Feb 4, 2016
Dublin Bus Airlink Announces New Growth Plans
Dublin Bus Airlink has announced new service improvements and growth plans. Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, announced enhanced services on the Airlink route, including ...
Dublin Bus Airlink Announces New Growth Plans
Dublin Bus Airlink has announced new service improvements and growth plans. Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, announced enhanced services on the Airlink route, including ...
Irish News, Feb 4, 2016
Man 'Critical' After Boat Capsizes In Limerick
A man is in a critical condition after he was rescued from the River Shannon in Co Limerick. Three other people, who were also travelling in the boat, have been rescued. It is believed the boat caps...
Man 'Critical' After Boat Capsizes In Limerick
A man is in a critical condition after he was rescued from the River Shannon in Co Limerick. Three other people, who were also travelling in the boat, have been rescued. It is believed the boat caps...
Irish News, Feb 4, 2016
Irishman Neil Coady Found
An Irishman who went missing in London has been found. Police launched an appeal for help to trace Neil Coady, who is originally from Co Kilkenny, after he was last seen in a pub in Harrow on Wednesd...
Irishman Neil Coady Found
An Irishman who went missing in London has been found. Police launched an appeal for help to trace Neil Coady, who is originally from Co Kilkenny, after he was last seen in a pub in Harrow on Wednesd...
Irish News, Feb 4, 2016
Dun Laoghaire RNLI Rescue Six Fishermen
Six fishermen have been rescued by the RNLI in Dun Laoghaire after the trawler they were in disabled off the coast of Dublin following challenging weather conditions. The volunteer lifeboat crew was ...
Dun Laoghaire RNLI Rescue Six Fishermen
Six fishermen have been rescued by the RNLI in Dun Laoghaire after the trawler they were in disabled off the coast of Dublin following challenging weather conditions. The volunteer lifeboat crew was ...
Irish News, Feb 3, 2016
Election 2016 To Take Place On 26 February
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has confirmed the election will take place on 26 February. Writing on Twitter, he said: "I am seeking a dissolution of Dáil Éireann today with the election to be held on February...
Election 2016 To Take Place On 26 February
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has confirmed the election will take place on 26 February. Writing on Twitter, he said: "I am seeking a dissolution of Dáil Éireann today with the election to be held on February...
Irish News, Feb 3, 2016
Benzodiazepine Tablets Worth €21,000 Seized In Limerick
A total of 10,500 Benzodiazepine tablets, worth an estimated street value of €21,000, have been seized in Limerick. The seizure was part of an intelligence-led joint operation by Revenue, An Garda Sí...
Benzodiazepine Tablets Worth €21,000 Seized In Limerick
A total of 10,500 Benzodiazepine tablets, worth an estimated street value of €21,000, have been seized in Limerick. The seizure was part of an intelligence-led joint operation by Revenue, An Garda Sí...
Irish News, Feb 3, 2016
New Research Reveals Decline In Unemployment
Unemployment figures in Ireland are continuing to decline, according to new research. Data by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reveals that 8.6% of the population were unemployed in January, down ...
New Research Reveals Decline In Unemployment
Unemployment figures in Ireland are continuing to decline, according to new research. Data by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reveals that 8.6% of the population were unemployed in January, down ...
Irish News, Feb 3, 2016
4,000 IT Staff To Take Part In Strike Action
Up to 4,000 IT lecturers and researchers are taking part in strike action, it has been announced. Staff from across the country's 14 Institutes of Technology have staged walkouts today, 03 February d...
4,000 IT Staff To Take Part In Strike Action
Up to 4,000 IT lecturers and researchers are taking part in strike action, it has been announced. Staff from across the country's 14 Institutes of Technology have staged walkouts today, 03 February d...
Irish News, Feb 3, 2016
Fianna Fáil Slams Plans To Bring Low Paid Workers Into PRSI Scheme
Fianna Fáil has hit out at government plans to bring people earning €13,000 a year into the Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) scheme. Finance spokesperson Michael McGrath said: "In recent weeks Fin...
Fianna Fáil Slams Plans To Bring Low Paid Workers Into PRSI Scheme
Fianna Fáil has hit out at government plans to bring people earning €13,000 a year into the Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) scheme. Finance spokesperson Michael McGrath said: "In recent weeks Fin...
Irish News, Feb 3, 2016
Two People Confirmed With Zika Virus In Ireland
Two adults have the Zika virus in Ireland, the Health & Safety Executive has confirmed. The cases are unrelated and both patients are said to be currently well and fully recovered. The Zika virus is...
Two People Confirmed With Zika Virus In Ireland
Two adults have the Zika virus in Ireland, the Health & Safety Executive has confirmed. The cases are unrelated and both patients are said to be currently well and fully recovered. The Zika virus is...
Irish News, Feb 3, 2016
Vodaphone Partners With ISPCC To Help Keep Children Safe
Telecoms giant Vodaphone has announced a five-year partnership with the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC). The partnership aims to help keep children safe. Vodaphone Ir...
Vodaphone Partners With ISPCC To Help Keep Children Safe
Telecoms giant Vodaphone has announced a five-year partnership with the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC). The partnership aims to help keep children safe. Vodaphone Ir...
Irish News, Feb 2, 2016
Taoiseach To Call General Election Tomorrow
Taoiseach Enda Kenny is expected to dissolve the Dáil tomorrow, 03 February, and call the general election, according to reports. Mr Kenny met with Tánaiste Joan Burton today, Tuesday, and polling is...
Taoiseach To Call General Election Tomorrow
Taoiseach Enda Kenny is expected to dissolve the Dáil tomorrow, 03 February, and call the general election, according to reports. Mr Kenny met with Tánaiste Joan Burton today, Tuesday, and polling is...
Irish News, Feb 2, 2016
IMO To Take Legal Action Against HSE
The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) is to take legal action against the HSE on behalf of Interns, Senior House Officers and Registrars. The IMO is seeking to compel the HSE to honour agreements to p...
IMO To Take Legal Action Against HSE
The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) is to take legal action against the HSE on behalf of Interns, Senior House Officers and Registrars. The IMO is seeking to compel the HSE to honour agreements to p...
Irish News, Feb 2, 2016
USI To Launch 'Say Something' Card
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is to launch the 'Say Something' card today, 01 February. The card was developed by USI from research funded by Cosc and the Department of Justice and Equality....
USI To Launch 'Say Something' Card
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is to launch the 'Say Something' card today, 01 February. The card was developed by USI from research funded by Cosc and the Department of Justice and Equality....
Irish News, Feb 2, 2016
Man Dies After Being Struck By Car In Co Galway
A 66-year-old pedestrian has died after he was hit by a car in Co Galway. The accident happened shortly after 12.30am on Monday on the N18. The vehicle also struck a parked Garda car and two officer...
Man Dies After Being Struck By Car In Co Galway
A 66-year-old pedestrian has died after he was hit by a car in Co Galway. The accident happened shortly after 12.30am on Monday on the N18. The vehicle also struck a parked Garda car and two officer...
Irish News, Feb 2, 2016
NBRU Members At Bus Éireann Vote In Favour Of Industrial Action
Member of the National Bus and Railworkers' Union (NBRU) at Bus Éireann have voted in favour of industrial action over anticipated Expressway changes. General Secretary Dermot O'Leary said: "Our memb...
NBRU Members At Bus Éireann Vote In Favour Of Industrial Action
Member of the National Bus and Railworkers' Union (NBRU) at Bus Éireann have voted in favour of industrial action over anticipated Expressway changes. General Secretary Dermot O'Leary said: "Our memb...
Irish News, Feb 2, 2016
Formal Complaint Lodged Over Erection Of Election Posters
South Dublin County Council has received a formal complaint over the illegal erection of election posters. It has been reported that election posters on behalf of Joanna Tuffy TD had been erected in ...
Formal Complaint Lodged Over Erection Of Election Posters
South Dublin County Council has received a formal complaint over the illegal erection of election posters. It has been reported that election posters on behalf of Joanna Tuffy TD had been erected in ...
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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.
