One week on – a review of the European Elections
Fine Gael may have come out on top in this year’s European elections by taking four seats, but they’re by no means what the majority of Europe is looking for. Deirdre Clune and Seán Kelly …
May 2014
Man in California shows his honesty after he returned a bag he found containing $125,000
A man in California has been praised for his honesty after returned a bag he found on the street containing $125,000 (€91,000). Joe Cornell who is currently unemployed, was volunteering at the local Salvation Army …
Gardai investigating vandalism to the Lia Fáil standing stone
Gardaí in Co Meath are investigating vandalism to the Lia Fáil – the standing stone at the top of the Hill of Tara. A spokesman for the Gardai confirmed that green and red paint was …
The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission investigating fatal Dublin crash
The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission is investigating a fatal car crash in Dublin after the incident was referred to it by gardaí. Sineád Maguire (43) with an address of Bayview Avenue in Dublin 3 has …
Discretionary medical card reviews are suspended by the Government
Alex White the Minister of State for Primary Care has told the Dáil that the review of discretionary medical cards is to be suspended. Following this mornings meeting of the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Health Mr …
European Election Campaign was a ‘major positive experience’ – Ronan Mullen
Independent Senator Ronan Mullen has described his European election campaign in Midlands-North-West as a ‘major positive experience’ and says he will seek a mandate from voters in the West in the near future. Speaking from …
Malcolm Glazer passes away aged 86
Malcolm Glazer, the 86 year-old American businessman who owns Manchester United, passed away this afternoon. The businessman who has owned Man UTD for the past number of years, is also the owner of NFL side the …
Noonan criticises government for the taking of medical cards
Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has criticised the government for taking medical cards from sick children calling the decision unacceptable. Mr Noonan was speaking in Dáil this afternoon in which he stated that while the system …
Judge questions DPP as man escapes jail for attempted rape
A Dublin man has avoided a jail for the attempted rape of a woman he brought back to his home after a night out in June 2012. Reece Freeman, of Dunard Avenue, Cabra was accused …
High Court rules anorexic woman can be fed against her wishes
The High Court has made an order allowing a young woman with severe anorexia nervosa to be fed through a tube against her wishes. President of the High Court Mr Justice Nicholas Kearns has made …