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Irish News, May 9, 2008
Psychiatric Nurses' Dispute To Be Resolved
Psychiatric nurses are to hold talks on Friday with health care bosses to try to resolve the continuing dispute over compensation claims. Nurses maintain that the compensation scheme offered to staf...
Psychiatric Nurses' Dispute To Be Resolved
Psychiatric nurses are to hold talks on Friday with health care bosses to try to resolve the continuing dispute over compensation claims. Nurses maintain that the compensation scheme offered to staf...
Irish News, May 9, 2008
Dublin-Belfast Line Reopened
Army bomb disposal experts have diffused a device that sparked a security alert on the Belfast to Dublin railway line. The suspicious object, which was found between Newry and Portadown on Thursday, ...
Dublin-Belfast Line Reopened
Army bomb disposal experts have diffused a device that sparked a security alert on the Belfast to Dublin railway line. The suspicious object, which was found between Newry and Portadown on Thursday, ...
Irish News, May 9, 2008
Multi-Million Euro Council HQ Officially Opened
Clare County Council's new multi-million euro corporate headquarters have been officially opened. The Mayor of Clare, Councillor Patricia McCarthy unveiled the premises at New Road, Ennis on Thursday....
Multi-Million Euro Council HQ Officially Opened
Clare County Council's new multi-million euro corporate headquarters have been officially opened. The Mayor of Clare, Councillor Patricia McCarthy unveiled the premises at New Road, Ennis on Thursday....
Irish News, May 8, 2008
Relief For New Look Cabinet In Daíl
The new Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, has spared the knives for the moment in his reshuffle of the cabinet. Many of the roles have stayed the same, despite major changes in the cabinet's high profile roles...
Relief For New Look Cabinet In Daíl
The new Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, has spared the knives for the moment in his reshuffle of the cabinet. Many of the roles have stayed the same, despite major changes in the cabinet's high profile roles...
Irish News, May 8, 2008
€200k Of Drugs Seized In Major Crime Operation
A major investigation into organised crime in Limerick has targeted around 150 premises today and seized €200,000 worth of drugs, it has been revealed. The biggest operation of its kind ever launched...
€200k Of Drugs Seized In Major Crime Operation
A major investigation into organised crime in Limerick has targeted around 150 premises today and seized €200,000 worth of drugs, it has been revealed. The biggest operation of its kind ever launched...
Irish News, May 8, 2008
Polish Construction Worker Killed In Mountain Fall
This week's intensive search for a hill walker missing on the scenic slopes of Benbulben Mountain has ended in tragedy. The body of a Polish man - believed to have been a construction worker - who wa...
Polish Construction Worker Killed In Mountain Fall
This week's intensive search for a hill walker missing on the scenic slopes of Benbulben Mountain has ended in tragedy. The body of a Polish man - believed to have been a construction worker - who wa...
Irish News, May 8, 2008
Fine Follows Builder's Death
A construction company has this week been convicted of breaching safety regulations over a fatality on a Dublin building site nearly six years ago. The English-registered firm, PJ Carey (Contractors)...
Fine Follows Builder's Death
A construction company has this week been convicted of breaching safety regulations over a fatality on a Dublin building site nearly six years ago. The English-registered firm, PJ Carey (Contractors)...
Irish News, May 8, 2008
Brown And Cowen Meet For Business
Brian Cowen is to meet Gordon Brown on Thursday during the British PM’s trip to Northern Ireland. The new Taoiseach’s first day will focus on a discussion with Mr Brown on the progress made in Northe...
Brown And Cowen Meet For Business
Brian Cowen is to meet Gordon Brown on Thursday during the British PM’s trip to Northern Ireland. The new Taoiseach’s first day will focus on a discussion with Mr Brown on the progress made in Northe...
Irish News, May 8, 2008
Driver Blames Couple For Accident In Spain
The suspected drink driver who killed two Irish pedestrians in Spain has blamed the couple's "lack of caution" for their deaths. The 35-year-old man has been remanded in custody while a judge invest...
Driver Blames Couple For Accident In Spain
The suspected drink driver who killed two Irish pedestrians in Spain has blamed the couple's "lack of caution" for their deaths. The 35-year-old man has been remanded in custody while a judge invest...
Irish News, May 8, 2008
No Takers For New Dublin School
Plans to open a new primary school in Dublin's Phoenix Park have had to be scrapped as only a handful of applicants put names forward. Only 13 pupils applied for a place in pilot scheme school, Scoil...
No Takers For New Dublin School
Plans to open a new primary school in Dublin's Phoenix Park have had to be scrapped as only a handful of applicants put names forward. Only 13 pupils applied for a place in pilot scheme school, Scoil...
Irish News, May 8, 2008
Minister Announces New Regulations To Include Energy Research
The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micháel Martin has announced the signing into law of new regulations to amend the remit of Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) to include sustainable ene...
Minister Announces New Regulations To Include Energy Research
The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micháel Martin has announced the signing into law of new regulations to amend the remit of Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) to include sustainable ene...
Irish News, May 8, 2008
Aer Lingus Soars In April
Irish airline Aer Lingus has reported a 'lift-off' in traffic statistics for April 2008, year-on-year with 2007. Total passenger numbers grew by 4.2% last month compared to April 2007. This may sugge...
Aer Lingus Soars In April
Irish airline Aer Lingus has reported a 'lift-off' in traffic statistics for April 2008, year-on-year with 2007. Total passenger numbers grew by 4.2% last month compared to April 2007. This may sugge...
Irish News, May 7, 2008
Bertie Bows Out With Orange And Green
While yesterday he was with a party of Orangemen, outgoing Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has now performed his last official duties as head of government - this time at a ceremony in Dublin to remember those...
Bertie Bows Out With Orange And Green
While yesterday he was with a party of Orangemen, outgoing Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has now performed his last official duties as head of government - this time at a ceremony in Dublin to remember those...
Irish News, May 7, 2008
Top Cop Apologises Over Morris Findings
A report from the long-running Morris Tribunal has this week concluded that a number of people were arrested and detained unlawfully in the investigation into the death of Richie Barron. As a result,...
Top Cop Apologises Over Morris Findings
A report from the long-running Morris Tribunal has this week concluded that a number of people were arrested and detained unlawfully in the investigation into the death of Richie Barron. As a result,...
Irish News, May 7, 2008
Enniskerry Robber Sentenced
A career robber who was arrested by police - who pushed his getaway car into a ditch - has been given a seven-year sentence. Judge Katherine Delahunt sentenced David Shannon (29) for his part in a Du...
Enniskerry Robber Sentenced
A career robber who was arrested by police - who pushed his getaway car into a ditch - has been given a seven-year sentence. Judge Katherine Delahunt sentenced David Shannon (29) for his part in a Du...
Irish News, May 7, 2008
McAleese Appeals For Burma Aid
As Pesident Mary McAleese expressed her sympathies to the people of disaster-hit Burma, and insisted that Ireland is "anxious to assist in the relief and recovery effort", an 'umbrella' group for Iris...
McAleese Appeals For Burma Aid
As Pesident Mary McAleese expressed her sympathies to the people of disaster-hit Burma, and insisted that Ireland is "anxious to assist in the relief and recovery effort", an 'umbrella' group for Iris...
Irish News, May 7, 2008
Chinese Student Nurse Jailed Over 'Massage Parlour'
A Chinese student nurse has been jailed for four months over running a brothel disguised as a massage parlour. Jing Jing Wang, a Chinese national, was jailed for four months yesterday at Kilkenny Dis...
Chinese Student Nurse Jailed Over 'Massage Parlour'
A Chinese student nurse has been jailed for four months over running a brothel disguised as a massage parlour. Jing Jing Wang, a Chinese national, was jailed for four months yesterday at Kilkenny Dis...
Irish News, May 7, 2008
Irish Beaches Below Minimum Standard
With the onset of summer, local tourist industry representatives will be shouting 'son of a beach' after four beaches in The Republic failed to meet minimum EU standards. Faecal streptococci, which c...
Irish Beaches Below Minimum Standard
With the onset of summer, local tourist industry representatives will be shouting 'son of a beach' after four beaches in The Republic failed to meet minimum EU standards. Faecal streptococci, which c...
Irish News, May 7, 2008
Irish Farmers 'Getting Their Facts Wrong': Mandelson
European Commissioner Peter Mandelson has accused the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) of lying to voters regarding the upcoming Lisbon Treaty. On Tuesday, the IFA warned of a 'No' vote if its concern...
Irish Farmers 'Getting Their Facts Wrong': Mandelson
European Commissioner Peter Mandelson has accused the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) of lying to voters regarding the upcoming Lisbon Treaty. On Tuesday, the IFA warned of a 'No' vote if its concern...
Irish News, May 6, 2008
Ahern To Mark Step Down At Local Pub
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern will officially tender his resignation after 11 years as the leader of the Daíl on Tuesday. After his official duties involving the opening of the Battle of the Boyne visitor s...
Ahern To Mark Step Down At Local Pub
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern will officially tender his resignation after 11 years as the leader of the Daíl on Tuesday. After his official duties involving the opening of the Battle of the Boyne visitor s...
Irish News, May 6, 2008
Speech Therapy Waiting Times Slammed
New figures show the average waiting time for children to receive speech and language services in Dublin is currently a shocking 18 months. Statistics given to Fine Gael Education Spokesman Brian Hay...
Speech Therapy Waiting Times Slammed
New figures show the average waiting time for children to receive speech and language services in Dublin is currently a shocking 18 months. Statistics given to Fine Gael Education Spokesman Brian Hay...
Irish News, May 6, 2008
Don't Hold Your Breathe For Asthma Strategy
Marking World Asthma Day on Tuesday, the Sinn Féin Health spokesperson has called on the Government to formulate a national strategy to address the condition. Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin said: "On World Ast...
Don't Hold Your Breathe For Asthma Strategy
Marking World Asthma Day on Tuesday, the Sinn Féin Health spokesperson has called on the Government to formulate a national strategy to address the condition. Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin said: "On World Ast...
Irish News, May 6, 2008
Do You Speak Zulu?
The Legal Aid Board has announced it is seeking interpreters for the multitude of languages it now has to deal with in asylum cases. Recent figures have shown interpreters were sought to aid the boa...
Do You Speak Zulu?
The Legal Aid Board has announced it is seeking interpreters for the multitude of languages it now has to deal with in asylum cases. Recent figures have shown interpreters were sought to aid the boa...
Irish News, May 6, 2008
Psychiatric Nurses Discuss Further Protests
The unions representing psychiatric nurses is to meet on Wednesday to discuss engaging in further industrial action over compensation. The SIPTU and Psychiatric Nurses Association (PNA) is presently ...
Psychiatric Nurses Discuss Further Protests
The unions representing psychiatric nurses is to meet on Wednesday to discuss engaging in further industrial action over compensation. The SIPTU and Psychiatric Nurses Association (PNA) is presently ...
Irish News, May 6, 2008
Plan Revealed To Ban Traffic From Dublin
A report from a government committee has suggested Dublin city centre should become a car free zone within a year. The plan, which proposes the closure of Dublin’s streets to public traffic, could be...
Plan Revealed To Ban Traffic From Dublin
A report from a government committee has suggested Dublin city centre should become a car free zone within a year. The plan, which proposes the closure of Dublin’s streets to public traffic, could be...
Irish News, May 6, 2008
Unions Divided Over Treaty
The ambiguity of the Lisbon treaty has left two of the country's largest unions unable to agree whether the treaty is or is not good for workers. The Technical Engineering and Electrical Union (TEEU)...
Unions Divided Over Treaty
The ambiguity of the Lisbon treaty has left two of the country's largest unions unable to agree whether the treaty is or is not good for workers. The Technical Engineering and Electrical Union (TEEU)...
Irish News, May 2, 2008
Losses Predicted As Construction Sector Slows
In a further sign of falling demand within the construction industry, a pessimistic trading statement from crushed stone specialists, Readymix has been issued. It is blaming the slowdown in the const...
Losses Predicted As Construction Sector Slows
In a further sign of falling demand within the construction industry, a pessimistic trading statement from crushed stone specialists, Readymix has been issued. It is blaming the slowdown in the const...
Irish News, May 2, 2008
Gardaí Urge Motorists To Take Care Over Bank Holiday
Gardaí are urging motorists to be extra vigilant on the roads as the Bank Holiday rush gets underway this weekend. Extra officers are to be deployed across the country along with extensive use of man...
Gardaí Urge Motorists To Take Care Over Bank Holiday
Gardaí are urging motorists to be extra vigilant on the roads as the Bank Holiday rush gets underway this weekend. Extra officers are to be deployed across the country along with extensive use of man...
Irish News, May 2, 2008
FG unveils Lisbon Treaty campaign
Fine Gael has launched a €500,000 ad campaign for a Yes vote in the Lisbon Treaty referendum. The Oireachtas opposition party began lobbying in early March with a series of public meetings on the ref...
FG unveils Lisbon Treaty campaign
Fine Gael has launched a €500,000 ad campaign for a Yes vote in the Lisbon Treaty referendum. The Oireachtas opposition party began lobbying in early March with a series of public meetings on the ref...
Irish News, May 2, 2008
Ahern Warns Of Difficulties In Irish Operation In Chad
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has voiced concerns over the European Union-United Nations sponsored mission involving Irish troops in Chad. Speaking to students at Harvard University in Boston last night, Mr...
Ahern Warns Of Difficulties In Irish Operation In Chad
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has voiced concerns over the European Union-United Nations sponsored mission involving Irish troops in Chad. Speaking to students at Harvard University in Boston last night, Mr...
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Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
