News and Archives - January 2020

01/01/20
>Deli worker awarded €20,000 for almost daily sexual harassment.
http://archive.md/x4nNb

>Over 1,700 Irish citizens abroad required help due to arrests, kidnappings and deaths in 2019, figures show.
http://archive.md/P6FRm

>Gardaí concerned about children who 'live online but don't realise the dangers'.
http://archive.md/jUEju

>USC will not be abolished if Fianna Fáil enter government.
http://archive.md/ATXyW

>Harris 'committed' over maternity hospital exclusion zones.
http://archive.md/YhIGb

>Rotunda welcomes Ireland's first baby of new year.
http://archive.md/OF06Q

02/01/20
>Terror suspect Smith is seen in public for the first time since release.
http://archive.md/n3wTa

>Laws to protect sex offenders’ identities must be considered, says outgoing probation chief.
http://archive.md/DdaKx

>Cork Rebels for Peace organise counter-protest to Free Speech rally on Saturday.
http://archive.md/UnmSM

>Anti-Racist campaigner Dr. Ebun Joseph queries racist motives as hotel serves wrong drink.
http://archive.md/IgFiB

>Man arrested as massive brawl breaks out on Harcourt Street, Dublin in shocking video.
http://archive.md/30RE2

>Five arrested following serious incident at a west Dublin hotel.
http://archive.md/azyNy

>Bus driver arrested on suspicion of drink driving in Cork.
http://archive.md/OvLP7

>Afghan anchorman seeking asylum in Ireland.
http://archive.md/7FFMq

>2019 worst year ever for hospital overcrowding - INMO.
http://archive.md/rMX3X

>Accusations of hypocrisy as doctor pictured with abortion campaigners at hospital demonstration.
http://archive.md/FPZc7

>One in nine children brought up in home with no working adult.
http://archive.md/huPKE

>Talks to restore powersharing in Stormont enter final days.
http://archive.md/yt8Z6

>Hillary Clinton appointed Chancellor of Queen's University Belfast.
http://archive.md/u3qTF

>One in a million - identical triplets born in Dublin hospital.
http://archive.md/mdqJL

03/01/20
>Man (18) suffers life-changing injuries as up to 20 youths carry out stabbing attack in Dublin.
http://archive.md/WieMH

>Over 100 guests barricaded at Dublin's Red Cow Hotel after an early morning bust-up.
http://archive.md/5qEcV

>Five arrests after 'serious public order incident' at Dublin hotel.
http://archive.md/krHjn

>Teenager hospitalised after burglars enter house armed with knife and hammer in Mayfield, Cork.
http://archive.md/EoKkb

>Person of interest in murder of Cork homeless man may have already fled to Eastern Europe.
http://archive.md/gQJWd

>Up to 20 graves damaged in sickening St Catherine's Cemetery, Kilcully attack.
http://archive.md/7fjK6

>Semi-naked man tried to assault girl (13) in her bed, court hears.
http://archive.md/YXftH

>Rally for peace to take place outside City Hall tomorrow.
http://archive.md/pCdZ0

>Nursing home complaints: Allegations of abusive staff and unexplained injuries.
http://archive.md/hjIhi

>The government wants to make Dublin more like Boston, Barcelona and Paris.
http://archive.md/qoWjb

>Over 10,400 now in emergency accommodation, new figures show.
http://archive.md/YnyN5

04/01/20
>Cork Beo: Live at the Free Speech Protest and Rally for Peace outside City Hall.
https://www.facebook.com/corkbeo/videos/vb.390393015101517/2485659398357780/

>Pic of full crowd at Free Speech side, posted by Yellow Vest Ireland.
https://www.facebook.com/YellowVestIreland/posts/513848399479679

>'I've never seen so many people crying': Large crowds continue to arrive at vandalised graveyard.
http://archive.md/sKc15

>Dept of Justice says video of cramped Direct Provision room 'appears to have been staged'.
http://archive.md/bI8jx

>Man arrested after fire at Limerick Direct Provision centre.
http://archive.md/E3GZh

>'GHB is a killer, I know of eight men who died after taking it'.
http://archive.md/wIoTJ

05/01/20
>Student living in Direct Provision says jail would be 'better than being here'.
http://archive.md/wLVPV

>Vicious teenage Dublin gang assault boys, 13, on their first trip to Liffey Valley alone and film it all 'purely for laughs'.
http://archive.md/XhFZf

>'Revisionism gone too far': Clare mayor to boycott Royal Irish Constabulary commemoration service.
http://archive.md/35zfV

>Women-only professorships 'not discriminating against men', says Mitchell O'Connor.
http://archive.md/0l748

06/01/20
>Manhunt under way after woman escapes attempted abduction in Dublin.
http://archive.md/ITQuB

>The Irish Times report on 'Cork Rebels for Peace' rally and don't show full crowd at Free Speech Protest.
http://archive.md/1c7TR

>Varadkar says it's 'regrettable' that some politicians will boycott RIC commemoration service.
http://archive.md/ZIUtk

>Cork's Lord Mayor will not attend controversial RIC commemoration.
http://archive.md/dFw5Z

>Dublin City Council votes to boycott RIC ceremony.
http://archive.md/zdaj0

>Sinn Féin's Jonathan O'Brien won't be contesting the next general election.
http://archive.md/WVpYH

>Video of crowded Direct Provision room not staged, says asylum seeker group.
http://archive.md/mYbMW

>Garda appeal after two boys assaulted by 'large number of juveniles' near Liffey Valley.
http://archive.md/8f9O3

>Dublin mental health centre issued with 'critical' risk rating by watchdog.
http://archive.md/ZrWR4

>Garda injured after being struck by car at Dundrum Town Centre.
http://archive.md/KxXD0

>It's the worst ever day for trolley overcrowding in Irish hospitals since records began, INMO says.
http://archive.md/TbYNU

>24-hour security for Cork cemetery after thousands in damage caused to graves.
http://archive.md/mHebG

>OUT-RAGEOUS Over 150 killers free to roam Irish streets last year on temporary release as victim’s mum slams sicko’s ‘easy’ time.
https://www.thesun.ie/news/4954851/150-killers-temporary-release-victims-mum-easy-time/

>Plans for Co Laois school to be built across road from convicted paedophile John Phelan gets green light from Council.
https://www.thesun.ie/news/4954554/laois-school-convicted-paedo-john-phelan/

07/01/20
>Govt defers commemoration event for Royal Irish Constabulary.
http://archive.md/hv3SZ

>The government has cancelled this month's contentious RIC commemoration event.
http://archive.md/TbEZS

>Crisis at Cork Hospitals will have 'severe knock-on effects' warn doctors.
http://archive.md/N2cGD

>Martin rejects Taoiseach's warning to vote with Govt.
http://archive.md/TTPs7

>Man arrested over attempted abduction of woman in Dublin.
http://archive.md/xot5Q

>Proposed power-sharing deal may be made public.
http://archive.md/lCtTR

>Teenager injured in Antrim school stabbing.
http://archive.md/AdJ3z

>PSNI chief apologises for picture with armed officers.
http://archive.md/Sob7l

>Dublin girl, 11, 'nearly killed' as thugs throw beer bottles and bricks in 'random attack' in Lucan.
http://archive.md/eDZOB

>Warning as double rapist Brian Davey now socialising in Drogheda, Co Louth.
https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/brian-davey-rapist-drogheda-louth-21229730

08/01/20
>Two men arrested after mini bus with passengers aboard stolen from Dublin Airport this morning.
http://archive.md/vnu3E

>Tusla not processing child welfare reports sent by post.
http://archive.md/ACzAd

>Charlie Flanagan 'shocked by nastiness and vitriol' he received over RIC commemoration.
http://archive.md/LVBq7

>Man accused of daytime sexual assault of unconscious woman on Dublin Street.
http://archive.md/ObaJe

>Lawyers for Lisa Smith ask that case against her be dropped.
http://archive.md/nWoba

>Garda car rammed, two gardaí injured in Leitrim incident.
http://archive.md/RKmDi

>Cork Indian restaurant ordered to close over 'possible rodent infestation' and 'pool of blood'.
http://archive.md/ZTDY1

>Man 'was on a drugs binge' before random attempted abduction.
http://archive.md/xSgtV

14/01/20
>General Election to take place in February after Dáil dissolved.
http://archive.md/AniCr

>'I don't have to tell you': Public bodies may no longer have to justify FOI refusals, Supreme Court hears.
http://archive.md/SVqB0

>Human remains found in bag in Dublin estate.
http://archive.md/zflcs

>Gardai fear body parts discovery may be linked to missing teen suspected of being involved in Drogheda feud.
http://archive.md/2jnIf

>Man charged with Nadine Lott murder in Co Wicklow.
http://archive.md/48DFY

>Five arrested, three firearms seized in Limerick.
http://archive.md/kMyQn

>Farmers to stage 'significantly larger' protest in Dublin.
http://archive.md/b8xGt

>Schools launch campaign to stop deportation of brothers.
http://archive.md/3uwwz

>Verona Murphy says she's 'not a racist' as she confirms run as independent general election candidate in Wexford.
http://archive.md/XFLko

>Man who sexually assaulted flatmate while she was sleeping jailed.
http://archive.md/gKoBe

>'They operate in a vacuum': Migrant rights group hits out at lack of inspections for hotels housing asylum seekers.
http://archive.md/OI058

>'All I could think about was my kids', says innocent taxi driver shot twice while driving cab.
http://archive.md/PsW2t

>Rehab confirms probe under way into alleged fraud at one of its subsidiaries.
http://archive.md/FMgRS

16/01/20
>Questions on immigration, direct provision set to arise for candidates.
http://archive.md/uHe8t

>Deportation of siblings postponed pending review.
http://archive.md/jFaSP

>Keane Mulready-Woods murder: Mayor of Drogheda to hold public rally in the town.
http://archive.md/vT9pT

>Man injured by industrial vehicle remains in serious condition.
http://archive.md/aSFVi

>Witness appeal after homeless man seriously injured as tent removed during clean-up.
http://archive.md/QkaLM

>Serious delays on M50 as farmers hold go-slow protest.
http://archive.md/1EX5M

>Garda receives minor injuries after being struck with moving vehicle during farmer protest.
http://archive.md/8O7m0

>Varadkar accepts apology from SF councillor Paddy Holohan over controversial comments.
http://archive.md/mnIv1

>Man accused of sex assault of girl (4) his wife had been minding.
http://archive.md/HxFOf

>Former Assistant Garda Commissioner Jack Nolan is to head up a taskforce in North Dublin.
http://archive.md/NXS88

>Man, 20, charged with attempted abduction of woman further remanded.
http://archive.md/TADBu

>Man due in court over murder of Limerick pensioner two years ago.
http://archive.md/2eELo

>Planning permission granted for new Islamic cultural centre in Tipperary.
https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/planning-permission-granted-for-new-islamic-cultural-centre-in-tipperary-975834.html

>Naturists: Cork could be Ireland's 'nude capital'.
https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Naturists-Cork-could-be-Irelands-nude-capital-d18c00a6-7f59-43a5-bfc6-542cbb02231d-ds

17/01/20
>Fatal stabbing at house party in Cork City - students aid Garda hunt for suspects.
http://archive.md/vCXd4

>Election candidates who use anti-immigrant rhetoric should be disciplined, council says.
http://archive.md/NNphQ

>Sinn Féin suspends councillor over ‘beyond offensive’ comments.
http://archive.md/Prwrf

>'It will get worse': 'Embarrassed' over-65s forced to sign on the dole.
https://www.thejournal.ie/state-pension-dole-4968384-Jan2020/

>Government aiming for 'successful conclusion' to asylum seeker driver licence question after WRC ruling.
https://www.thejournal.ie/asylum-seekers-driiver-licenses-4967750-Jan2020/

>No more farmers protests 'in the near future' after criticism from restaurants and commuters.
https://www.thejournal.ie/no-more-tractor-protests-in-the-near-future-4968816-Jan2020/

>Man (66) who was caught with child sex abuse images 10 years ago gets suspended sentence.
https://www.thejournal.ie/courts-suspended-sentence-4969680-Jan2020/

>Dublin council sued by 'extremely vulnerable' homeless couple in their 60s seeking housing supports.
https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/dublin-council-sued-by-extremely-vulnerable-homeless-couple-in-their-60s-seeking-housing-supports-976036.html

>45 Syrian families are set to resettle in Tipperary.
https://tippfm.com/news/45-syrian-families-set-resettle-tipperary/

18/01/20
>Man rushed to hospital after attack by hammer wielding men in Blackpool, Cork.
https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/man-rushed-hospital-after-attack-17589787

>Disgusting creep tries to kidnap and lure Dublin girl, 11, into car as she walked to primary school in Lucan.
https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/kidnap-dublin-girl-child-gardai-17590605

>Over 200 homeless deaths in Dublin since 2016.
https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/over-200-homeless-deaths-in-dublin-since-2016-976201.html

20/01/20
>Man doused with petrol and set alight in horror attack in Cork.
https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/man-doused-petrol-set-alight-17596635
http://archive.md/lc3gG

>Five days of shocking violence and death in Cork City.
https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/timeline-five-days-shocking-violence-17597948
http://archive.md/YHHTp

>Cork City business damaged after car set on fire outside premises on Sunday morning.
https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/cork-city-business-damaged-after-17597309
http://archive.md/ok2iL

>Gardai respond to reports of serious assault with a hurley near cinema in Blackpool last night.
https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/gardai-respond-reports-serious-assault-17595758
http://archive.md/R80KT

>Election 2020: Varadkar and Martin’s first TV debate set for Wednesday.
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/election-2020-varadkar-and-martin-s-first-tv-debate-set-for-wednesday-1.4145313
http://archive.md/ITxsh

>Gardaí investigating after brick thrown through FG Cork candidate's office window.
https://www.thejournal.ie/colm-burke-brick-through-window-4972048-Jan2020/
http://archive.md/yacgZ

>Micheál Martin 'did not know' candidate was disqualified from acting as a company director.
https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/micheal-martin-did-not-know-candidate-was-disqualified-from-acting-as-a-company-director-976507.html
http://archive.md/M4bu3

>Parties setting out series of General Election policies.
https://www.rte.ie/news/election-2020/2020/0120/1108518-election-campaign/
http://archive.md/wdl3e

>Two arrested as cocaine processing lab discovered in Galway.
https://www.thejournal.ie/cocaine-factory-discovered-galway-4972437-Jan2020/
http://archive.md/O9vwr

>Schoolboy gets four-year suspended sentence for attack on delivery man.
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/circuit-court/schoolboy-gets-four-year-suspended-sentence-for-attack-on-delivery-man-1.4145796
http://archive.md/3wZte

>Man arrested at Dublin Airport over Nenagh assault.
https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2020/0120/1109637-nenagh/

>Michael Healy-Rae fundraiser raffle queried by gardaí.
https://www.rte.ie/news/campaign-daily/2020/0120/1108572-michael-healy-rae-raffle/

>Man who sexually assaulted woman after leading her down Cork laneway sentenced to five years in jail.
https://www.thejournal.ie/cork-sexual-assault-4972780-Jan2020/

>'I feel really good about the relationship, not only with the Irish government, but with the people' - Apple boss Tim Cook.
https://www.independent.ie/business/i-feel-really-good-about-the-relationship-not-only-with-the-irish-government-but-with-the-people-apple-boss-tim-cook-38878290.html

>Businessman has €60m debt written off by High Court in largest ever personal insolvency deal.
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/businessman-has-60m-debt-written-off-by-high-court-in-largest-ever-personal-insolvency-deal-38878234.html

>'Sorry I hurt your mam' - Patricia O'Connor murder accused told partner, trial hears.
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/sorry-i-hurt-your-mam-patricia-oconnor-murder-accused-told-partner-trial-hears-38879118.html

>Man jailed for sexual abuse of young cousin who thought it was 'normal part of everyday life' for six years.
https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/man-jailed-for-sexual-abuse-of-young-cousin-who-thought-it-was-normal-part-of-everyday-life-for-six-years-976614.html

>Taxi drivers hold unofficial protest outside Free Now offices.
https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/taxi-drivers-hold-unofficial-protest-outside-free-now-offices-976604.html

>'Deeply vulnerable' young woman with sexual sadism disorder to be detained in secure care.
https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/deeply-vulnerable-young-woman-with-sexual-sadism-disorder-to-be-detained-in-secure-care-976572.html

>Bright SPOTS business partners accept they are not registered to provide service to vulnerable children in Cork.
https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Bright-SPOTS-business-partners-accept-they-are-not-registered-to-provide-service-to-vulnerable-children-in-Cork-9128c5ba-db72-4b0f-9792-694a0094dd05-ds

21/01/20
>Man arrested after threatening gardaí with knife and stealing cash at Dublin shopping centre.
https://www.thejournal.ie/robbery-tallaght-shopping-centre-4973280-Jan2020/

>Ireland's LÉ Róisín to undergo €250,000 facelift as equipment becomes 'obsolete'.
https://www.thejournal.ie/le-roisin-upgrade-4972419-Jan2020/

>Teenage girl locks herself in bathroom as dangerous crime gang raid South Dublin home.
https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/teenage-girl-locks-herself-bathroom-17594095

>Terrified young girls forced to flee from thug teens who chased them with knives in Malahide, North Dublin.
https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/terrified-young-girls-forced-flee-17594330

>Gang of Dublin thugs as young as 10 chase, abuse and attack international students with bicycle lock leaving one needing stitches.
https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/attack-dublin-gardai-students-gang-17597328

>Two men arrested after fleeing the scene of crash, assault and theft in Macroom.
https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/two-men-arrested-after-fleeing-17606254

22/01/20
>2020 General Election Candidates.
https://www.rte.ie/news/election-2020/results/

>Deadline passes for election candidates to get on the ballot paper.
https://www.rte.ie/news/2020/0122/1109994-election-2020/
http://archive.md/SLrnx

>Here's how much the main political parties are spending on Facebook ads.
https://www.thejournal.ie/facebook-ad-spend-ge2020-4973532-Jan2020/
http://archive.md/zwyPY

>Two men speak to gardaí following Cork petrol attack.
https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2020/0122/1110016-cork-assault/
http://archive.md/jrqNA

>Peter Casey announces intention to stand for election in Taoiseach's constituency.
https://www.thejournal.ie/peter-casey-dublin-west-election-2020-4974919-Jan2020/
http://archive.md/Tk729

>Seven people arrested as part of £215m money laundering operation probe in Northern Ireland.
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/seven-people-arrested-as-part-of-215m-money-laundering-operation-probe-in-northern-ireland-38884361.html
http://archive.md/suTmn

>Parties should commit to establishing institutional abuse archive – coalition.
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/parties-should-commit-to-establishing-institutional-abuse-archive-coalition-1.4147984
http://archive.md/45mL2

>Mental health centre carried out electro-compulsive therapy without consent – report.
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/mental-health-centre-carried-out-treatment-without-consent-report-1.4147974
http://archive.md/Csw8e

>Media firms lose appeal over reporting restrictions order in sexual assault case.
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/media-firms-lose-appeal-over-reporting-restrictions-order-in-sexual-assault-case-1.4147826
http://archive.md/eBNFU

>Dairy farmers criticise ‘attack’ by ‘arrogant’ environmentalists.
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/environment/dairy-farmers-criticise-attack-by-arrogant-environmentalists-1.4148338
http://archive.md/JVptO

>Man convicted of assault of teenager on bus made ‘hugely racist comments’.
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/district-court/man-convicted-of-assault-of-teenager-on-bus-made-hugely-racist-comments-1.4148268

>Attempted robbery of digger near ATM in Monaghan.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ulster/2020/0122/1110009-monaghan-atm/

>Murder accused told gardaí mother-in-law tried to kill husband.
https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2020/0122/1110091-greene-oconnor-trial/

>More than 2,500 over-65s received jobseeker's benefit each year since 2014 - Dept.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2020/0122/1110229-pension-age/

>'Inaccurate and misleading': HSE and psychiatrists warn over Scientology-linked group leaflet on antipsychotic medication.
https://www.thejournal.ie/scientology-anti-psychotic-drugs-cchr-4959491-Jan2020/

>Two crèches set to close following Tusla inspections.
https://www.thejournal.ie/creche-close-tusla-dublin-wicklow-childcare-4975793-Jan2020/

>Men allegedly terrorising locals and targeting homes with 'neighbour building scam' in Dublin.
https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/dublin-gardai-scam-facebook-suspicious-17604917

23/01/20
>Tests for coronavirus carried out at Belfast hospital.
http://archive.md/C5BmW
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2020/0123/1110341-coronavirus/

>Arrest made in Cameron Blair murder investigation.
http://archive.md/T4UCo
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2020/0123/1110382-cameron-blair-death/

>Parties focus on education, climate, mental health.
http://archive.md/pYc5U
https://www.rte.ie/news/election-2020/2020/0123/1110287-election-debate/

>Man who used fake documentation to open Irish bank accounts jailed.
http://archive.md/eLTzx
https://www.thejournal.ie/romanian-man-money-laundering-jailed-4977555-Jan2020/

>Inquest finds boy found unresponsive at crèche died of natural causes.
http://archive.md/TtstG
https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2020/0123/1110401-cillian-o-driscoll/

24/01/20
>Former NI deputy first minister Seamus Mallon dies aged 83.
http://archive.md/CdbCY
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2020/0124/1110700-seamus-mallon/

>High Court approves surrender of Eamonn Harrison to UK over Essex truck deaths.
http://archive.md/iPPhM
https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2020/0124/1110587-harrison-courts/

>Teenage boy charged with killing of student Cameron Blair in Cork.
http://archive.md/BSG5w
https://www.thejournal.ie/boy-charged-with-cameron-blair-killing-4979188-Jan2020/

>Two people due in court over €500k fraud at Dublin Zoo.
http://archive.md/FMnw2
https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2020/0124/1110706-court-zoo-accounts/

>Fatal stabbing of young horse in Longford described as 'new low'.
http://archive.md/mo1bQ
https://www.rte.ie/news/leinster/2020/0124/1110629-longford-foal/

>Official opening of Wicklow hospice in Magheramore.
http://archive.md/EqZrZ
https://www.rte.ie/news/health/2020/0124/1110564-wicklow-hospice/

>Scientology-linked group wins court battle to allow it open drug rehab centre in Meath village.
http://archive.md/TUFlF
https://www.thejournal.ie/narconon-ballivor-meath-4978207-Jan2020/

>Children suffering with chronic pain left with no consultant or care plans feel 'totally abandoned'.
http://archive.md/khVHm
https://www.thejournal.ie/chronic-pain-clinic-families-4977184-Jan2020/