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Irish News, May 20, 2008
Social Housing Project Collapse 'Blow To The Most Vulnerable'
Dublin City Council has confirmed a private developer has pulled out of five multi-million euro social housing schemes, which would have delivered thousands of housing units. The public-private partn...
Social Housing Project Collapse 'Blow To The Most Vulnerable'
Dublin City Council has confirmed a private developer has pulled out of five multi-million euro social housing schemes, which would have delivered thousands of housing units. The public-private partn...
Irish News, May 20, 2008
Bill To Extend Gift Threshold Sparks Row
Legislation to extend the thresholds for gifts and major shareholdings has sparked a row among the parties, and between the government coalition. The new legislation contains plans to raise the value...
Bill To Extend Gift Threshold Sparks Row
Legislation to extend the thresholds for gifts and major shareholdings has sparked a row among the parties, and between the government coalition. The new legislation contains plans to raise the value...
Irish News, May 20, 2008
Will Dustin Be A Eurovision Turkey?
Dustin the Turkey is getting prepared to stuff the competition as the Eurovision song contest semi-final kicks off on Tuesday night. The loud-beaked puppet will be performing his song, Irlande Douze ...
Will Dustin Be A Eurovision Turkey?
Dustin the Turkey is getting prepared to stuff the competition as the Eurovision song contest semi-final kicks off on Tuesday night. The loud-beaked puppet will be performing his song, Irlande Douze ...
Irish News, May 20, 2008
There's No Place Like A €52,000,000 Home
Irish Premier Brian Cowen has announced his new official Dublin residence will be the Steward's Lodge at Farmleigh in the Phoenix Park. Recently refurbished at a cost of €600,000 to the tax payer, th...
There's No Place Like A €52,000,000 Home
Irish Premier Brian Cowen has announced his new official Dublin residence will be the Steward's Lodge at Farmleigh in the Phoenix Park. Recently refurbished at a cost of €600,000 to the tax payer, th...
Irish News, May 19, 2008
State Of Ireland's Countryside Heritage Revealed
Only 7% of Ireland's natural habitats are in a good condition, according to a new report. The report, released on Monday, paints a bleak picture of Ireland's record in looking after habitats and spec...
State Of Ireland's Countryside Heritage Revealed
Only 7% of Ireland's natural habitats are in a good condition, according to a new report. The report, released on Monday, paints a bleak picture of Ireland's record in looking after habitats and spec...
Irish News, May 19, 2008
Britain Accused Of Being 'Barrier' To Bomb Treaty
An on-going cluster bomb conference in Dublin has today heard Britain accused of being the main barrier to an international treaty to ban the notorious weapons. The bombs, which are composed of small...
Britain Accused Of Being 'Barrier' To Bomb Treaty
An on-going cluster bomb conference in Dublin has today heard Britain accused of being the main barrier to an international treaty to ban the notorious weapons. The bombs, which are composed of small...
Irish News, May 19, 2008
Space To Welcome Men From Little Green Island
Space - Ireland’s final frontier - could finally be conquered as a quest for the country's first astronaut took off today. Applicants as prospective Irish space travellers have been invited to make t...
Space To Welcome Men From Little Green Island
Space - Ireland’s final frontier - could finally be conquered as a quest for the country's first astronaut took off today. Applicants as prospective Irish space travellers have been invited to make t...
Irish News, May 19, 2008
Over 160 Irish Troops Land In Chad
More than 160 Irish Troops have been deployed in Chad as part of an EU peacekeeping mission. The mission has been described a one of the most challenging and dangerous missions facing the Irish troop...
Over 160 Irish Troops Land In Chad
More than 160 Irish Troops have been deployed in Chad as part of an EU peacekeeping mission. The mission has been described a one of the most challenging and dangerous missions facing the Irish troop...
Irish News, May 19, 2008
Rip Off Ireland Pays 50% More To British Retailers
Irish consumers are paying up to 50% more than their British counterparts for many goods sold by British retailers, according a recent survey. The survey of 10 British retailers, which included popul...
Rip Off Ireland Pays 50% More To British Retailers
Irish consumers are paying up to 50% more than their British counterparts for many goods sold by British retailers, according a recent survey. The survey of 10 British retailers, which included popul...
Irish News, May 19, 2008
Cowen Accused Of Stalinist Approach By Own Party
Members of Fianna Fail have reportedly leaked complaints about the leadership style of Brian Cowen to the press, comparing him the Russian communist boss, Stalin. An Irish Sunday newspaper quoted sou...
Cowen Accused Of Stalinist Approach By Own Party
Members of Fianna Fail have reportedly leaked complaints about the leadership style of Brian Cowen to the press, comparing him the Russian communist boss, Stalin. An Irish Sunday newspaper quoted sou...
Irish News, May 19, 2008
Body Exhumed In Search For Missing Man
Gardaí investigating the disappearance of a man in 1987 have exhumed a body after a tip off. Brian McGrath, aged then 43, was last seen in 1987. Early on Monday morning Gardai exhumed remains at Whit...
Body Exhumed In Search For Missing Man
Gardaí investigating the disappearance of a man in 1987 have exhumed a body after a tip off. Brian McGrath, aged then 43, was last seen in 1987. Early on Monday morning Gardai exhumed remains at Whit...
Irish News, May 19, 2008
Libertas Accused Of 'Abortion Lie'
The Irish Alliance for Europe has accused its rivals, Libertas, of lying on national TV. The accusation comes as a response to comments made by the Libertas founder Declan Ganley. Speaking during a...
Libertas Accused Of 'Abortion Lie'
The Irish Alliance for Europe has accused its rivals, Libertas, of lying on national TV. The accusation comes as a response to comments made by the Libertas founder Declan Ganley. Speaking during a...
Irish News, May 19, 2008
Rally Ireland Will Kick Off 2009 Series
The roar of high performance rally cars is to return to Ireland early next year. As Rally Sardinia finished on Sunday - with another victory for Frenchman Sebastien Loeb, marking his 40th World Rally...
Rally Ireland Will Kick Off 2009 Series
The roar of high performance rally cars is to return to Ireland early next year. As Rally Sardinia finished on Sunday - with another victory for Frenchman Sebastien Loeb, marking his 40th World Rally...
Irish News, May 16, 2008
Fatal Fire Probed
Gardai in Clonmel are examining the circumstances surrounding a house fire at Father Terry Park, Fethard, Co Tipperary which occurred at approximately 1.30am this morning - Friday. Gardai and units f...
Fatal Fire Probed
Gardai in Clonmel are examining the circumstances surrounding a house fire at Father Terry Park, Fethard, Co Tipperary which occurred at approximately 1.30am this morning - Friday. Gardai and units f...
Irish News, May 16, 2008
NW200 Continues, Despite Tragedy
Even though a second tragedy has shattered a famous Ulster road-racing family, the North West 200 road race - in which Robert Dunlop died last night - is to go ahead. The fatal accident came after hi...
NW200 Continues, Despite Tragedy
Even though a second tragedy has shattered a famous Ulster road-racing family, the North West 200 road race - in which Robert Dunlop died last night - is to go ahead. The fatal accident came after hi...
Irish News, May 16, 2008
Two Arrested Over Athlone Death
Two people have been arrested in connection with the suspicious death of an Athlone woman. Lillian Scanlon, who was in her late 40s, was found dead on the kitchen floor of her house at 10am last Frid...
Two Arrested Over Athlone Death
Two people have been arrested in connection with the suspicious death of an Athlone woman. Lillian Scanlon, who was in her late 40s, was found dead on the kitchen floor of her house at 10am last Frid...
Irish News, May 16, 2008
'Phenomenal' Fuel Prices Hit A Record High
Diesel and petrol prices have hit a record high today, according to a new survey by motoring lobby group AA. The report, which has highlighted the continued price hikes, found the average price of di...
'Phenomenal' Fuel Prices Hit A Record High
Diesel and petrol prices have hit a record high today, according to a new survey by motoring lobby group AA. The report, which has highlighted the continued price hikes, found the average price of di...
Irish News, May 16, 2008
Ireland Film Goes Digital
Ireland's planned new digital free-to-air film channel - the Irish Film Channel - has got final clearance to hit the airwaves, The state-funded station - which will show Irish and World cinema around...
Ireland Film Goes Digital
Ireland's planned new digital free-to-air film channel - the Irish Film Channel - has got final clearance to hit the airwaves, The state-funded station - which will show Irish and World cinema around...
Irish News, May 16, 2008
Dublin 'Bed-Night' Tax Could Raise €20m
The Irish capital is not only to seek a share of income tax, stamp duty and VAT generated in the city, but also to lobby for the power to levy rates on government buildings, schools, universities and ...
Dublin 'Bed-Night' Tax Could Raise €20m
The Irish capital is not only to seek a share of income tax, stamp duty and VAT generated in the city, but also to lobby for the power to levy rates on government buildings, schools, universities and ...
Irish News, May 16, 2008
Patients Affected By 'Misdiagnosis' To Be Rechecked
Thousands of hospital patients in the northeast who were affected by the possible misdiagnosis of their CT scans and chest X-rays are due to receive notification that their files are being rechecked. ...
Patients Affected By 'Misdiagnosis' To Be Rechecked
Thousands of hospital patients in the northeast who were affected by the possible misdiagnosis of their CT scans and chest X-rays are due to receive notification that their files are being rechecked. ...
Irish News, May 16, 2008
'Large Irish Presence' At Cannes
The focal point for the Irish film industry at the Cannes Film Festival, the Irish Pavilion, has opened again for business this week, with over 200 of the leading lights of the Irish film industry fly...
'Large Irish Presence' At Cannes
The focal point for the Irish film industry at the Cannes Film Festival, the Irish Pavilion, has opened again for business this week, with over 200 of the leading lights of the Irish film industry fly...
Irish News, May 16, 2008
Recruitment Programme Appealing For Irish Astronauts
Irish applicants have been urged to take part in the human spaceflight missions of the 21st Century with the launch of the European Space Agency (ESA). The recruitment drive, looking for applicants a...
Recruitment Programme Appealing For Irish Astronauts
Irish applicants have been urged to take part in the human spaceflight missions of the 21st Century with the launch of the European Space Agency (ESA). The recruitment drive, looking for applicants a...
Irish News, May 15, 2008
Irish Masterpiece Sells For €43M
A masterpiece by Irish artist Francis Bacon has broken all his previous records, selling at €53.9 million. The work by Francis Bacon, a Triptych, is a three-panelled picture depicting a headless huma...
Irish Masterpiece Sells For €43M
A masterpiece by Irish artist Francis Bacon has broken all his previous records, selling at €53.9 million. The work by Francis Bacon, a Triptych, is a three-panelled picture depicting a headless huma...
Irish News, May 15, 2008
Commissioner Calls For Review of FOI
The Information Commissioner has called for a full independent review of Freedom of Information legislation. Emily O'Reilly has criticised the present legislation, and its exclusion of many governmen...
Commissioner Calls For Review of FOI
The Information Commissioner has called for a full independent review of Freedom of Information legislation. Emily O'Reilly has criticised the present legislation, and its exclusion of many governmen...
Irish News, May 15, 2008
FG Accuse Government Of Refusing Debate Over Smear Test Allegations
The Fine Gael Health Spokesman has accused the Tánaiste of refusing a debate over allegations that a US company carrying out Irish smear testing is under investigation for fraud. On Thursday, TD Dr J...
FG Accuse Government Of Refusing Debate Over Smear Test Allegations
The Fine Gael Health Spokesman has accused the Tánaiste of refusing a debate over allegations that a US company carrying out Irish smear testing is under investigation for fraud. On Thursday, TD Dr J...
Irish News, May 15, 2008
CoI Bishops Called To Disclose Salaries
A Church of Ireland Synod has said its bishops should reveal how much they're paid. The synod yesterday unanimously passed a motion requesting details of what their two archbishops and 10 bishops are...
CoI Bishops Called To Disclose Salaries
A Church of Ireland Synod has said its bishops should reveal how much they're paid. The synod yesterday unanimously passed a motion requesting details of what their two archbishops and 10 bishops are...
Irish News, May 15, 2008
Girl, 15, Admits Double Pensioner Scam
A girl who preyed on kind pensioners by pretending to be a charity collector has been remanded on bail pending sentence. The girl, 15, who is originally from Romania, but now residing in Co Meath ple...
Girl, 15, Admits Double Pensioner Scam
A girl who preyed on kind pensioners by pretending to be a charity collector has been remanded on bail pending sentence. The girl, 15, who is originally from Romania, but now residing in Co Meath ple...
Irish News, May 15, 2008
Tuam Home Targeted With Nazi Slogans
A Galway home has been vandalised with Nazi slogans, symbols and graffiti because of the householder’s religion. Herb Meyer, originally from Italy, divides his time between his London home and his re...
Tuam Home Targeted With Nazi Slogans
A Galway home has been vandalised with Nazi slogans, symbols and graffiti because of the householder’s religion. Herb Meyer, originally from Italy, divides his time between his London home and his re...
Irish News, May 15, 2008
Union To Address Aer Lingus Cost Cutting
The trade uniuon, SIPTU is to consider a controversial move by Aer Lingus to push ahead with its latest cost-cutting proposals. SIPTU shop stewards will meet today (Thursday) to discuss a plan of act...
Union To Address Aer Lingus Cost Cutting
The trade uniuon, SIPTU is to consider a controversial move by Aer Lingus to push ahead with its latest cost-cutting proposals. SIPTU shop stewards will meet today (Thursday) to discuss a plan of act...
Irish News, May 14, 2008
Sleeping Celtic Tiger Sharpening Its Claws
A report from the Economic and Social Research Institute has said the Irish economy will bounce back to outperform its European neighbours from now to 2025. As a result the ERSI has projected the inc...
Sleeping Celtic Tiger Sharpening Its Claws
A report from the Economic and Social Research Institute has said the Irish economy will bounce back to outperform its European neighbours from now to 2025. As a result the ERSI has projected the inc...
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Ireland WeatherToday:A mostly cloudy day with outbreaks of rain, most persistent and occasionally heavy across southern and western counties this afternoon. Risk of low cloud and fog patches affecting the Down coast. Light winds. Maximum temperature 15 °C.Tonight:Continuing cloudy through the evening with further outbreaks of rain, the rain turning lighter and patchier from the south overnight. Winds remain light. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
