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Irish News, Nov 18, 2008
Libertas Leader To Appear Before Committee
The chairman of Libertas, Declan Ganley, will face some tough questions today and he prepares to appear before a committee on the Lisbon Treaty this morning. The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Ireland...
Libertas Leader To Appear Before Committee
The chairman of Libertas, Declan Ganley, will face some tough questions today and he prepares to appear before a committee on the Lisbon Treaty this morning. The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Ireland...
Irish News, Nov 18, 2008
Poll Says Public Servants 'Should Take Pay Cut'
A poll has revealed the majority of Irish voters believe public servants should take a pay cut in light of the economic recession. The figures from an Irish Times poll show 53% of respondents thought...
Poll Says Public Servants 'Should Take Pay Cut'
A poll has revealed the majority of Irish voters believe public servants should take a pay cut in light of the economic recession. The figures from an Irish Times poll show 53% of respondents thought...
Irish News, Nov 18, 2008
Animal Rescuers Turn Up Drugs Ring
Animal rescuers found more than a few groggy moggies during a rescue attempt at a Dublin address on Monday, as they stumbled into a huge drug's cache. Gardaí in Tallaght were called to the address i...
Animal Rescuers Turn Up Drugs Ring
Animal rescuers found more than a few groggy moggies during a rescue attempt at a Dublin address on Monday, as they stumbled into a huge drug's cache. Gardaí in Tallaght were called to the address i...
Irish News, Nov 17, 2008
Weekend Shooting Probed
Gardaí believe that a weekend shooting is linked to a drugs feud between criminals based in Finglas. They said today that a Dublin man is now recovering in hospital after he was shot twice in the gun...
Weekend Shooting Probed
Gardaí believe that a weekend shooting is linked to a drugs feud between criminals based in Finglas. They said today that a Dublin man is now recovering in hospital after he was shot twice in the gun...
Irish News, Nov 17, 2008
Confusion As FSA Says Water 'Safe'
The quality and safety of bottled waters is not a problem - despite concerns raised today - according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). There is continued confusion though as a new stat...
Confusion As FSA Says Water 'Safe'
The quality and safety of bottled waters is not a problem - despite concerns raised today - according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). There is continued confusion though as a new stat...
Irish News, Nov 17, 2008
Nurses Begin Industrial Action At Galway Hospital
Nurses at a Galway hospital have launched industrial action as part of a dispute over the treatment of two managers. The Irish Nurses Organisation have petitioned its members to take the action follo...
Nurses Begin Industrial Action At Galway Hospital
Nurses at a Galway hospital have launched industrial action as part of a dispute over the treatment of two managers. The Irish Nurses Organisation have petitioned its members to take the action follo...
Irish News, Nov 17, 2008
First Woman Takes Command Of Naval Vessel
A Galway woman is set to make Irish naval history after being appointed to command a ship for the first time. Lieutenant Commander Roberta O'Brien from Co Tipperary will be given command of the offsh...
First Woman Takes Command Of Naval Vessel
A Galway woman is set to make Irish naval history after being appointed to command a ship for the first time. Lieutenant Commander Roberta O'Brien from Co Tipperary will be given command of the offsh...
Irish News, Nov 17, 2008
Cross Border Link Will Target Sex Offenders
A new all-Ireland agreement to share information on sex offenders has been examined today. Talks were held between the Irish Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern and the Northern Ireland Office Minister...
Cross Border Link Will Target Sex Offenders
A new all-Ireland agreement to share information on sex offenders has been examined today. Talks were held between the Irish Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern and the Northern Ireland Office Minister...
Irish News, Nov 17, 2008
Gardaí Seek Help In Hunt For Sex Offender
Gardaí and the PSNI in the North are seeking the assistance of the public in finding and apprehending a convicted sex offender. Ernest George Finlay has failed to meet his post-custody conditions and...
Gardaí Seek Help In Hunt For Sex Offender
Gardaí and the PSNI in the North are seeking the assistance of the public in finding and apprehending a convicted sex offender. Ernest George Finlay has failed to meet his post-custody conditions and...
Irish News, Nov 17, 2008
North's Police Ombudsman Probes Pensioner Incident
The Police Ombudsman in Northern Ireland has appealed for information after PSNI officers open fire on an east Belfast pensioner at the weekend. Police shot the 75-year-old man twice using special b...
North's Police Ombudsman Probes Pensioner Incident
The Police Ombudsman in Northern Ireland has appealed for information after PSNI officers open fire on an east Belfast pensioner at the weekend. Police shot the 75-year-old man twice using special b...
Irish News, Nov 15, 2008
Retail Sales See Largest Drop In 25 Years
The volume of retail sales in Ireland has fallen in recent months by the largest amount in 25 years, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. The agency says retail sales were dow...
Retail Sales See Largest Drop In 25 Years
The volume of retail sales in Ireland has fallen in recent months by the largest amount in 25 years, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. The agency says retail sales were dow...
Irish News, Nov 14, 2008
Mayo Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
A Co Mayo man fighting in Afghanistan has been killed along with a colleague while serving with British forces. Robert McKibben, 32, from Westport, died when the vehicle he was travelling in was hit ...
Mayo Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
A Co Mayo man fighting in Afghanistan has been killed along with a colleague while serving with British forces. Robert McKibben, 32, from Westport, died when the vehicle he was travelling in was hit ...
Irish News, Nov 14, 2008
Aer Lingus And Unions Meet For Emergency Talks
A last minute effort to avoid crippling strike action at Aer Lingus has been agreed after the National Implementation Body (NIB) stepped in to the dispute. The NIB, which acts as a government watchdo...
Aer Lingus And Unions Meet For Emergency Talks
A last minute effort to avoid crippling strike action at Aer Lingus has been agreed after the National Implementation Body (NIB) stepped in to the dispute. The NIB, which acts as a government watchdo...
Irish News, Nov 14, 2008
Fianna Fail Support Failing
Brian Cowen's government has seen its support from the public plummet according to an opinion poll. According to the survey carried out by the Irish Times and TNS mrbi, Fine Gael has now overtaken th...
Fianna Fail Support Failing
Brian Cowen's government has seen its support from the public plummet according to an opinion poll. According to the survey carried out by the Irish Times and TNS mrbi, Fine Gael has now overtaken th...
Irish News, Nov 14, 2008
British Men Remanded Over €500M Cocaine Seizure
The three British men charged in connection with a €500 million cocaine seizure off the coast of West Cork have been remanded in continuing custody after Thursday's court appearance. Philip Doo, 52, ...
British Men Remanded Over €500M Cocaine Seizure
The three British men charged in connection with a €500 million cocaine seizure off the coast of West Cork have been remanded in continuing custody after Thursday's court appearance. Philip Doo, 52, ...
Irish News, Nov 14, 2008
Ryanair Offer Apology On Rome Airport Closure
The budget carrier, Ryanair has offered an apology after the unexpected closure of Rome's Ciampino Airport this week - following the emergency landing of a Ryanair flight there on Monday - which led t...
Ryanair Offer Apology On Rome Airport Closure
The budget carrier, Ryanair has offered an apology after the unexpected closure of Rome's Ciampino Airport this week - following the emergency landing of a Ryanair flight there on Monday - which led t...
Irish News, Nov 13, 2008
Gardaí Up Pressure On Gangs With Raids And Arrest
Gardai investigating the murder of Limerick man Shane Geoghegan have made a number of strategic raids on houses in the city this morning, and the arrest of a known gang leader. The multiple raids beg...
Gardaí Up Pressure On Gangs With Raids And Arrest
Gardai investigating the murder of Limerick man Shane Geoghegan have made a number of strategic raids on houses in the city this morning, and the arrest of a known gang leader. The multiple raids beg...
Irish News, Nov 13, 2008
Irish Jobs Safe From BT Job Cuts
BT have announced Ireland will largely escape its plans to cut 10,000 jobs in the UK as part of a cost-cutting programme. Making the announcement last night, BT said the cuts will mainly affect agenc...
Irish Jobs Safe From BT Job Cuts
BT have announced Ireland will largely escape its plans to cut 10,000 jobs in the UK as part of a cost-cutting programme. Making the announcement last night, BT said the cuts will mainly affect agenc...
Irish News, Nov 13, 2008
Major Union Rejects National Pay Deal
Members of Ireland's second-largest trade union have voted to reject the new national pay deal by a significant majority. Unite's leadership had campaigned for a 'no' vote, claiming its members would...
Major Union Rejects National Pay Deal
Members of Ireland's second-largest trade union have voted to reject the new national pay deal by a significant majority. Unite's leadership had campaigned for a 'no' vote, claiming its members would...
Irish News, Nov 13, 2008
Inflation Eases To 4%
The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that inflation has fallen to 4% last month from 4.3% in September. The 0.3% fall is little tonic however for the Irish Government who ...
Inflation Eases To 4%
The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that inflation has fallen to 4% last month from 4.3% in September. The 0.3% fall is little tonic however for the Irish Government who ...
Irish News, Nov 13, 2008
Gardai Cosider Mobile Finger Print Scanners
Mobile fingerprint scanners could possibly be the weapon on Ireland's streets for Gardaí. The controversial blackberry-sized scanners are handheld devices, which can be used to scan fingerprints anyw...
Gardai Cosider Mobile Finger Print Scanners
Mobile fingerprint scanners could possibly be the weapon on Ireland's streets for Gardaí. The controversial blackberry-sized scanners are handheld devices, which can be used to scan fingerprints anyw...
Irish News, Nov 13, 2008
Third Of Irish Rivers Polluted
The Environmental Protection Agency has revealed that almost a third of Irish rivers are still polluted despite efforts to improve in water quality during recent years. Figures released by the EPA s...
Third Of Irish Rivers Polluted
The Environmental Protection Agency has revealed that almost a third of Irish rivers are still polluted despite efforts to improve in water quality during recent years. Figures released by the EPA s...
Irish News, Nov 13, 2008
Dáil Plans Debate On Geoghegan Murder
A parliamentary debate on the weekend murder of rugby player Shane Geoghegan in Limerick will be held on Thursday afternoon in the Dáil. Party leaders are expected to deliver statements with the Mini...
Dáil Plans Debate On Geoghegan Murder
A parliamentary debate on the weekend murder of rugby player Shane Geoghegan in Limerick will be held on Thursday afternoon in the Dáil. Party leaders are expected to deliver statements with the Mini...
Irish News, Nov 13, 2008
Fishermen Tackle Catch Reduction
Fishermen have reacted angrily following a European Commission announcement to severely restrict fishing off the Irish northwest coast. Irish fishermen have been stunned by the commission's proposa...
Fishermen Tackle Catch Reduction
Fishermen have reacted angrily following a European Commission announcement to severely restrict fishing off the Irish northwest coast. Irish fishermen have been stunned by the commission's proposa...
Irish News, Nov 12, 2008
Dublin Man Confesses To Killing Partner
The Dublin man accused of killing his partner while on holiday in Spain has confessed to the murder at a Spanish court. The prosecution are seeking a 20-year sentence for the killing, which occurred...
Dublin Man Confesses To Killing Partner
The Dublin man accused of killing his partner while on holiday in Spain has confessed to the murder at a Spanish court. The prosecution are seeking a 20-year sentence for the killing, which occurred...
Irish News, Nov 12, 2008
Situation "Grave" For Aer Lingus
The Irish Business Confederation has described Aer Lingus's situation as "grave", as talks to avoid industrial action get underway. Pressure is mounting on the airline following strike threats from ...
Situation "Grave" For Aer Lingus
The Irish Business Confederation has described Aer Lingus's situation as "grave", as talks to avoid industrial action get underway. Pressure is mounting on the airline following strike threats from ...
Irish News, Nov 12, 2008
Teen Arrested In Dublin Drug Seizure
Gardai have arrested an 18-year-old man following a drugs seizure last night at a Dublin address. Officers launched the search at a house on Lower Sheriff Street at approximately 11.30pm, with the pr...
Teen Arrested In Dublin Drug Seizure
Gardai have arrested an 18-year-old man following a drugs seizure last night at a Dublin address. Officers launched the search at a house on Lower Sheriff Street at approximately 11.30pm, with the pr...
Irish News, Nov 12, 2008
Funeral Underway Of Shane Geoghegan
The funeral of the murdered 28-year-old, Shane Geoghegan, takes place this morning near his home in Dooradoyle, Co Limerick. A guard of honour will be in place at the church at St Joseph's Church in...
Funeral Underway Of Shane Geoghegan
The funeral of the murdered 28-year-old, Shane Geoghegan, takes place this morning near his home in Dooradoyle, Co Limerick. A guard of honour will be in place at the church at St Joseph's Church in...
Irish News, Nov 12, 2008
Timmins Calls For Bigger UN Presence In Congo
The Fine Gael Foreign Affairs Spokesperson has called for a larger presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo in order to deal with the country's ongoing bloody civil war. Billy Timmins called on ...
Timmins Calls For Bigger UN Presence In Congo
The Fine Gael Foreign Affairs Spokesperson has called for a larger presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo in order to deal with the country's ongoing bloody civil war. Billy Timmins called on ...
Irish News, Nov 12, 2008
Lisbon Treaty Gets A Reality Czech
The Government's Lisbon woes took a further blow yesterday as the Czech Republic's President claimed the Lisbon Treaty would not enhance freedom and democracy, during his state visit. President Václ...
Lisbon Treaty Gets A Reality Czech
The Government's Lisbon woes took a further blow yesterday as the Czech Republic's President claimed the Lisbon Treaty would not enhance freedom and democracy, during his state visit. President Václ...
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Ireland WeatherToday:Cloudy with longer spells of rain during the morning, this rain heavy at times. Generally brighter in the afternoon, but with scattered and at times heavy showers. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A mainly dry evening and night with isolated showers dying out and some longer clear spells. Then it will cloud over towards morning with some heavy showers. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
