Daily updated Irish National News from http://www.build.ie http://www.4ni.co.uk/news.asp Fri, 3 Sep 2010 23:24:38 +0000 xxxA 64-year-old farmer has died at a level crossing after a goods train collided with his tractor yesterday.Jack Hoban from Ballymacfrane, Donamon, Co Roscommon, was pronounced dead at the scene. It is believed his tractor stalled as it traversed a level crossing. Three separate investigations have been launched into the incident, which happened less than half a mile from Mr Hoban's home, by Gar..... http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=116073 Fri, 3 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=116073 xxxA 22-year-old man is in hospital with serious facial injuries after an assault in Dublin. Gardaí at Kevin Street, Dublin revealed this morning they are investigating the serious assault, which occurred at Lennox Street, Dublin 8 at approximately 4.55am on Sunday.A Gardaí spokesman said they are anxious to trace three men who may be in a position to help them with their enquiries.The first ma..... http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=116084 Fri, 3 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=116084 xxxThe approaching end of the summer weather has prompted the Gardaí's Assistant Commissioner for Traffic to call on drivers to consider their own safety and the safety of others.Speaking ahead of a busy weekend on the roads, Commissioner John Twomey, said that the changes from summer to autumn would bring changes to the patterns of road usage that drivers should bear in mind. An Gada Síochána sa..... http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=116069 Fri, 3 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=116069 xxxProposals by Fianna Fail's Justice Minister Dermot Ahern to introduce charges for ATM withdrawls have been met with wide criticism, and accusations of being a "cynical distraction".Mr Ahern's suggestion came on the heel of yesterday's robbery of an AIB branch and the abduction of a bank official's wife. The Justice Minister charges would discourage people from using cash and reduce pressure on b..... http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=116080 Fri, 3 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=116080 xxxGardai have managed to break up a potentially bloody street brawl in Dublin yesterday. Officers said they recovered an array of weapons including slash hooks, golf clubs, pick-axe handles and baseball bats when they broke up the fight involving up to 30 people.The incident broke out shortly before 2pm when rival gangs clashed on Colepark Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin.According to Gardai, a cruis..... http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=116058 Fri, 3 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=116058 xxxThe Labour Party's Wicklow TD has announced she will not seek re-election at the next election, in order to pave the way for younger candidates.In a statement released this morning, Deputy Liz McManus said that although it was a "privilege" to serve the Labour party for the past 31 years, she had decided to not put her name forward for the election due in 2012."I will continue to [work] to the..... http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=116061 Fri, 3 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=116061 xxxRuairi Quinn calls for closure of FÁSLabour's Education Spokesman Ruairi Quinn has called for the closure of the State's embattled training and employment department. Minister Quinn said he wanted the funds for its training projects to be redirected to established education. The minister's call comes as it emerged there has been an almost ten month gap since the Government applied for European S..... http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=116090 Fri, 3 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=116090 xxxThe Government has announced a funding boost of almost €1million for a range of suicide prevention measures under the dormant accounts funding. Making the announcement this morning, Minister for Mental Health John Moloney said the money was in addition to a €4.5 million fund already provided this year.Mr Moloney said the funding announced today would allow communities to develop suicide preven..... http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=116066 Fri, 3 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=116066 xxxA law allowing retrials in serious criminal cases has come into effect today, the Minister for Justice has announced.The Criminal Procedure Act 2010 ends the ban on retrying people who have been acquitted in serious cases where important new evidence emerges later about their involvement in the offence.Until today, those already tried for an offence could not be retried if acquitted under rule..... http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=116041 Thu, 2 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=116041 xxxObjections levied by Irish European officials have put a stop to Israel gaining recognition for its data protection and access to sensitive information.The European Commission has announced it has halted a proposal to allow Israel access to potentially sensitive data on European Union citizens following concerns expressed by the Irish representatives.The unexpected move saw the Commission with..... http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=116040 Thu, 2 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=116040