A round-up of today's other home news in brief
Inquiry into Garda car collision
The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission is investigating an incident in which a pedestrian was hit by an unmarked Garda car in Dublin city on Tuesday.
The female pedestrian is understood to have suffered a broken ankle after being struck on Dame Street, at a pedestrian crossing between Trinity Street and Anglesea Street, at about 8.30pm.
The car was a red 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Witnesses are asked to contact the commission on 1890 600 800.
Last day for Lotto winner to claim
A 90-day deadline to claim a €1 million winning lottery ticket expires at 5.30pm today.
The EuroMillionsPLUS ticket was bought for the May bank holiday draw in Supervalu, Graiguenamanagh, Co Kilkenny, on Thursday, 30th April. The winning numbers were 1, 19, 20, 25 and 31.
If the money is not claimed today, the winnings will fund future top-up games.
EuroMillions jackpots have been won by Irish players five times in the past three years.
Custom House staff dispute ends
The trade union Siptu has said that 10 contract cleaning staff who have been working at the Custom House in Dublin are to retain their jobs and current income levels following a month-long dispute,
writes Martin Wall.
The union said the women cleaners were informed in late May that they would not be re-employed when the Department of the Environment awarded the cleaning contract for its headquarters to a new company, Schorman Ltd.
Siptu said yesterday that as part of a settlement, it had been agreed that another company, G4S, would take over the Custom House cleaning contract and the Siptu members would preserve the terms and conditions they previously enjoyed.
Live broadcast of Lough Derg Mass
The first live broadcast of a Mass from Lough Derg in Co Donegal takes place next Sunday at 11.15am on RTÉ 1 television.
In the diocese of Clogher, Lough Derg is four miles north of Pettigo and has been a place of continuous pilgrimage for more than 1,000 years.
Thousands of people go to Lough Derg every year on three-day pilgrimages when, traditionally, they fast, walk barefoot and stay awake for 24 hours. It also offers one-day retreats.
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No verdict in 'tiger' robbery trial
The jury in the trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court of five men accused of a €2.28 million "tiger" robbery retired for a third night without reaching a verdict.
The trial entered its 65th day yesterday, making it the longest criminal trial in the history of the State. David Byrne (36) of Old Brazeel Way, Knocksedan, Swords; Niall Byrne (27), of Aughavannagh Road, Crumlin; Mark Farrelly (37), of Moatview Court, Priorswood; Christopher Corcoran (61), of Bayside Boulevard North, Sutton; and Jason Kavanagh (34), of Parslickstown Court, Ladyswell, have each pleaded not guilty to robbery and to falsely imprisoning Paul Richardson, his wife and their two sons on March 13th and 14th, 2005.
Second arson attack on school
A north Belfast primary school has been targeted by arsonists for the second time in a month. About £10,000 in damage was caused to the Star of the Sea primary school after petrol bombs were thrown into the canteen. Paint was also thrown at outside walls.
The building was attacked two weeks ago as a spate of arson attacks was carried out in various parts of the city.
Whitehouse primary school in nearby Newtownabbey was destroyed in an attack and alternative accommodation has been located for the new term in September.
Star of the Sea’s principal Ciarán McGarry said his pupils were the real losers as the money needed to repair the damage would come from the education budget.
Defence Forces to take in cadets
Minister for Defence Willie O'Dea has secured permission for an intake of Defence Forces cadets this year despite the moratorium on public sector recruitment, which includes the Defence Forces.
Plans will proceed immediately for an intake of 30 Army and 12 Naval cadetships. Cadets are trainee officers.
The decision to take in the 32 new personnel follows talks between Mr O’Dea and Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan.
Cadet recruitment had been suspended along with all other recruitment to the Defence Forces. The decision on the cadets has no bearing on the moratorium relating to other ranks.
