Aakanksha Surve

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Urgent food products urgent recall over popular items sold at Lidl, Tesco and SuperValu

1 week ago | foodsafety.einnews.com | Aakanksha Surve

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued warnings about several popular food items sold in Irish supermarkets. The authority is advising people to check their fridges and cupboards for these products, which contain undeclared ingredients that could pose a risk to consumers with allergies or intolerances. Customers are being urged not to consume the affected items due to health and safety concerns.
Man arrested after €50,000 worth of jewellery stolen in city centre burglary

2 weeks ago | dublinlive.ie | Aakanksha Surve

A man was arrested following a burglary at a jewellery shop in the early hours of the morning. Gardai were alerted to the break-in at the store on Kildare Street in Dublin city centre at around 2.45am this morning. On arrival, they encountered a suspect who fled the scene on foot. He was pursued by Gardai after he was seen entering St Stephen's Green Park. Officers caught the man, 20s, who was arrested and detained at a Garda station in Dublin.
LIVE: Irish Rail trains suspended after vehicle strikes bridge in Dublin

2 weeks ago | dublinlive.ie | Aakanksha Surve

A number of Irish Rail services have been suspended after a vehicle struck a rain bridge in Dublin. There are no DART and commuter services running between earse and Grand Canal Dock. This is due to a vehicle crashing into the bridge on Erna Street. An Irish Rail spokesperson said: "Crews are en route to complete an inspection once the vehicle is removed. Update to follow." We will bring you all the latest updates on the breaking news story.
Over 3,000 children in Dublin face summer in homeless hostels

2 weeks ago | dublinlive.ie | Aakanksha Surve

Thousands of children in Dublin will spend this summer in emergency accommodation. There are currently 1,546 homeless families in Dublin, including 3,487 children, according to Department of Housing figures for March which were released today. Erene Williamson, The Salvation Army’s Homeless Services Ireland Lead said: "We do our utmost for families and single adults in every one of our Lifehouses across Dublin.
Irish man facing huge medical bills after being hospitalised in Canada

2 weeks ago | dublinlive.ie | Aakanksha Surve

The friends of a man who was hospitalised while on holiday are fundraising to help him cover the cost of his medical bills. John Flood was on a flight to Toronto when he was struck by what he thought was food poisoning. But the secondary school teacher was left struggling as his health got worse during the long flight. John's friend Alan Marrinan launched a GoFundMe to help with his medical bills.
Dublin's Islamic Cultural Centre remains closed after staff physically assaulted

2 weeks ago | dublinlive.ie | Aakanksha Surve

The Islamic Cultural Centre will not reopen for Friday prayers after staff were "physically assaulted". The Clonskeagh mosque was temporarily closed by decision of the newly appointed Board of Directors in the interest of safety after an altercation last weekend. The centre, which has been open since 1996, issued a statement regarding the incident on Saturday that saw staff and members of the board being physically attacked.
Plans IPAS centre for in Cherry Orchard 'no longer under consideration'

3 weeks ago | dublinlive.ie | Aakanksha Surve

There are no plans to turn the site in Cherry Orchard into an IPAS centre, it has been confirmed. A protest has been planned outside the Cherry Orchard Industrial Estate this evening. Cllr Hazel de Nortuin slammed rumours that the site at Unit 64 & 65, Cherry Orchard Industrial Estate, Ballyfermot Road will be used to host asylum seekers and refugees.
Late Late Show returns with stellar line-up including Hollywood star and Mary Lou McDonald

3 weeks ago | dublinlive.ie | Aakanksha Surve

The Late Late Show is back this week with a great line-up. The popular RTE show returns tomorrow as host Patrick Kielty is back from holiday. Sinn Fein's Mary Lou McDonald will join Patrick to discuss the disruptive beginning of this Dail term. She will share her thoughts on the party’s performance in recent elections and look ahead to Sinn Fein’s priorities in opposition including their ongoing campaign for a united Ireland.
Tallaght Hospital urges people to stay away from A&E due to overcrowding fears

3 weeks ago | dublinlive.ie | Aakanksha Surve

A Dublin hospital is urging people to not attend the A&E due to overcrowding fears. Tallaght Hospital has asked people to stay away from their Emergency Department this afternoon unless they are experiencing a medical emergency. People have been advised to explore alternative options for faster care. The announcement was made due to a high number of patients being admitted to the A&E. The hospital issued a statement on Facebook.
Leap card fare to be extended to Drogheda for Irish Rail passengers

3 weeks ago | dublinlive.ie | Aakanksha Surve

Drogheda train commuters will soon be able to use Leap cards to travel to Dublin as some major changes are set to kick in next week. The Leap card area will be extended to a 50km radius from Dublin city centre as part of four new fare zones for Irish Rail services. The Old Leap card zone covered stations as far as Rush & Lusk to the north of Dublin city, Bray to the south, Hazelhatch to the southwest, Maynooth to the west and M3 Parkway to the northwest.