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Irish News, Jun 19, 2008
Daíl 'In Suspense' Amid Angry Scenes
A row over the absence of the Justice Minister saw the Daíl almost closed for the day as tempers raged between TDs. Fine Gael claimed Justice Minister Dermot Ahern's failure to attend the Daíl to ren...
Daíl 'In Suspense' Amid Angry Scenes
A row over the absence of the Justice Minister saw the Daíl almost closed for the day as tempers raged between TDs. Fine Gael claimed Justice Minister Dermot Ahern's failure to attend the Daíl to ren...
Irish News, Jun 19, 2008
UN Criticises Irish Troops In Chad
The office of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNCHR) has criticised Irish troops in Chad after a raid on their offices by rebels. A spokeswoman for the UNCHR said the she accepted Ir...
UN Criticises Irish Troops In Chad
The office of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNCHR) has criticised Irish troops in Chad after a raid on their offices by rebels. A spokeswoman for the UNCHR said the she accepted Ir...
Irish News, Jun 19, 2008
Europe Puts The Squeeze On Ireland For Lisbon Decision
Brian Cowen is attempting to ease the pressure on his Government as the continent’s leaders pace the passageways of power, awaiting his next move. German Chancellor Angela Merkel today rejected any i...
Europe Puts The Squeeze On Ireland For Lisbon Decision
Brian Cowen is attempting to ease the pressure on his Government as the continent’s leaders pace the passageways of power, awaiting his next move. German Chancellor Angela Merkel today rejected any i...
Irish News, Jun 19, 2008
Women Winning Bread As Well As Baking It
Despite a big rise in the number of women now in the paid workforce a new study has revealed women still do the bulk of housework. According to the figures released by the Economic and Social Researc...
Women Winning Bread As Well As Baking It
Despite a big rise in the number of women now in the paid workforce a new study has revealed women still do the bulk of housework. According to the figures released by the Economic and Social Researc...
Irish News, Jun 19, 2008
Polish Murder Trial Accused Named
The Dublin youth standing trail for the murders of two Polish men in Dublin on February has been named. David Curran, 18, from Lissadel Green in Drimnagh, Dublin 12, was named after he recently turne...
Polish Murder Trial Accused Named
The Dublin youth standing trail for the murders of two Polish men in Dublin on February has been named. David Curran, 18, from Lissadel Green in Drimnagh, Dublin 12, was named after he recently turne...
Irish News, Jun 19, 2008
Dubliners Pay More Says CSO
Recent figures have shown Dubliners are paying more for everyday items than consumers in the rest of the country. The figures released by the Central Statistics Office also show that the gap has incr...
Dubliners Pay More Says CSO
Recent figures have shown Dubliners are paying more for everyday items than consumers in the rest of the country. The figures released by the Central Statistics Office also show that the gap has incr...
Irish News, Jun 19, 2008
US Brokers Say Irish Banks Are Weak
Irish banks have taken a huge body blow after US brokers announced Irish banks were weaker than their European counterparts. The report by brokers Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Ltd (KBW) led to shares in ...
US Brokers Say Irish Banks Are Weak
Irish banks have taken a huge body blow after US brokers announced Irish banks were weaker than their European counterparts. The report by brokers Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Ltd (KBW) led to shares in ...
Irish News, Jun 19, 2008
Cross-border Group Takes On Fuel Fraud
A new cross-border group will be established to combat the growing illegal euro trade of fuel. The Cross Border Fuel Fraud Enforcement group will include representatives from gardaí, customs, Crimina...
Cross-border Group Takes On Fuel Fraud
A new cross-border group will be established to combat the growing illegal euro trade of fuel. The Cross Border Fuel Fraud Enforcement group will include representatives from gardaí, customs, Crimina...
Irish News, Jun 19, 2008
Truckers To Meet Minister Over Fuel Crisis
Representatives of the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) are to meet the Transport Minister Noel Dempsey to discuss rising fuel prices. Truckers are threatening to mount strike action at the end ...
Truckers To Meet Minister Over Fuel Crisis
Representatives of the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) are to meet the Transport Minister Noel Dempsey to discuss rising fuel prices. Truckers are threatening to mount strike action at the end ...
Irish News, Jun 18, 2008
Fatal Crash Is Latest Road Tragedy
Gardaí at Wicklow are investigating a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision which occurred near Blainroe, Co. Wicklow sometime this morning. Gardaí became aware of the collision at 7.50am when ...
Fatal Crash Is Latest Road Tragedy
Gardaí at Wicklow are investigating a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision which occurred near Blainroe, Co. Wicklow sometime this morning. Gardaí became aware of the collision at 7.50am when ...
Irish News, Jun 18, 2008
Derry Donegal Cross-Border Co-Operation In Focus
It has been revealed that talks on a number of issues of common interest to the Co Londonderry and Co Donegal areas are being discussed at a series of meetings held regularly between both councils. ...
Derry Donegal Cross-Border Co-Operation In Focus
It has been revealed that talks on a number of issues of common interest to the Co Londonderry and Co Donegal areas are being discussed at a series of meetings held regularly between both councils. ...
Irish News, Jun 18, 2008
Beleaguered Tanaiste Refuses Legal Move On Cross Border Food
There will be no legislative move to force supermarket food retailers to lower prices in the Irish Republic. Tanaiste and Minster for Trade and Enterprise Mary Coughlan is adamant that there will be ...
Beleaguered Tanaiste Refuses Legal Move On Cross Border Food
There will be no legislative move to force supermarket food retailers to lower prices in the Irish Republic. Tanaiste and Minster for Trade and Enterprise Mary Coughlan is adamant that there will be ...
Irish News, Jun 18, 2008
Baby Road Death Is 'Youngest Victim'
The funerals of an NI-born mother and daughter - which are due to be held on Friday in Derry - will be made all the more poignant because the baby girl killed in the Co. Donegal horror road crash this...
Baby Road Death Is 'Youngest Victim'
The funerals of an NI-born mother and daughter - which are due to be held on Friday in Derry - will be made all the more poignant because the baby girl killed in the Co. Donegal horror road crash this...
Irish News, Jun 18, 2008
Man Arrested Over Monaghan Sex Attack
A man in his thirties has been arrested in connection with the serious sexual assault of an elderly woman in Monaghan earlier this week. The 86-year-old woman was attacked in her home, near the town ...
Man Arrested Over Monaghan Sex Attack
A man in his thirties has been arrested in connection with the serious sexual assault of an elderly woman in Monaghan earlier this week. The 86-year-old woman was attacked in her home, near the town ...
Irish News, Jun 18, 2008
Over 1,000 People Bare All At Blarney Castle
More than 1,000 people bared all at Blarney Castle in Ireland for a mass nude photograph by an acclaimed contemporary artist from the US. The challenge took place yesterday as part of the Cork Summer...
Over 1,000 People Bare All At Blarney Castle
More than 1,000 people bared all at Blarney Castle in Ireland for a mass nude photograph by an acclaimed contemporary artist from the US. The challenge took place yesterday as part of the Cork Summer...
Irish News, Jun 18, 2008
Plaque Unveiled To Honour Anti-Apartheid Strikers
A plaque commemorating a group of supermarket workers who staged a two-and-a-half year anti-apartheid strike in the 1980s will be unveiled in central Dublin today. In 1984, staff at Dunnes Stores on ...
Plaque Unveiled To Honour Anti-Apartheid Strikers
A plaque commemorating a group of supermarket workers who staged a two-and-a-half year anti-apartheid strike in the 1980s will be unveiled in central Dublin today. In 1984, staff at Dunnes Stores on ...
Irish News, Jun 18, 2008
'Heavy Rain' Predicted Across The Country
'Take care on the roads' is the message for motorists across Ireland today, as outbreaks of heavy rain have been forecast for many parts of the country. Forecasters have warned that the heavy downpou...
'Heavy Rain' Predicted Across The Country
'Take care on the roads' is the message for motorists across Ireland today, as outbreaks of heavy rain have been forecast for many parts of the country. Forecasters have warned that the heavy downpou...
Irish News, Jun 18, 2008
Mobile Mania In Ireland
It's definitely 'good to talk' in Ireland, as the latest figures show that Irish people are becoming increasingly reliant on their mobile phones, with 52% of all the phone calls made in Ireland, being...
Mobile Mania In Ireland
It's definitely 'good to talk' in Ireland, as the latest figures show that Irish people are becoming increasingly reliant on their mobile phones, with 52% of all the phone calls made in Ireland, being...
Irish News, Jun 17, 2008
Cabinet To Discuss Lisbon Fallout
The fallout from Ireland's rejection of the Lisbon Treaty is expected to dominate Tuesday's cabinet meeting in Dublin. Foreign Affairs Minister Micheal Martin is expected to brief his ministerial col...
Cabinet To Discuss Lisbon Fallout
The fallout from Ireland's rejection of the Lisbon Treaty is expected to dominate Tuesday's cabinet meeting in Dublin. Foreign Affairs Minister Micheal Martin is expected to brief his ministerial col...
Irish News, Jun 17, 2008
Defence Minister Says Chad Attack Was Mistake
The Irish defence Minister has said that an attack by Chadian rebels on Irish forces in the war-torn country could have been "a mistake". Speaking as he arrived in Chad's capital N'Djamena, Minister ...
Defence Minister Says Chad Attack Was Mistake
The Irish defence Minister has said that an attack by Chadian rebels on Irish forces in the war-torn country could have been "a mistake". Speaking as he arrived in Chad's capital N'Djamena, Minister ...
Irish News, Jun 17, 2008
Czech Cleared Of Rape
A Czech National accused of raping a Galway woman in 2007 has been acquitted by a jury following a nine day trial. The 23 year old Czech man who has been held in custody for almost a year over the ...
Czech Cleared Of Rape
A Czech National accused of raping a Galway woman in 2007 has been acquitted by a jury following a nine day trial. The 23 year old Czech man who has been held in custody for almost a year over the ...
Irish News, Jun 17, 2008
Law Expert Calls Drugs 'A Human Right'
In a new book, one of Ireland's top law experts has argued it is a "human right" to take currently illegal drugs. Paul O'Mahony said drugs should be legalised because there is a "human right" to use ...
Law Expert Calls Drugs 'A Human Right'
In a new book, one of Ireland's top law experts has argued it is a "human right" to take currently illegal drugs. Paul O'Mahony said drugs should be legalised because there is a "human right" to use ...
Irish News, Jun 17, 2008
Homeless Strategy To Favours Rented Accommodation
The Government is considering a new homelessness strategy to focus on the use of private rented accommodation rather than emergency hostels. Draft plan aims to eliminate homelessness by ensuring that...
Homeless Strategy To Favours Rented Accommodation
The Government is considering a new homelessness strategy to focus on the use of private rented accommodation rather than emergency hostels. Draft plan aims to eliminate homelessness by ensuring that...
Irish News, Jun 17, 2008
Energy Use In Ireland More Than Doubled Since 90s
Statistics revealed on Tuesday show Ireland's use of electricity has increased by 62% in homes between 1990 and 2006. The figures released by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) show Ireland's thirst fo...
Energy Use In Ireland More Than Doubled Since 90s
Statistics revealed on Tuesday show Ireland's use of electricity has increased by 62% in homes between 1990 and 2006. The figures released by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) show Ireland's thirst fo...
Irish News, Jun 17, 2008
Mahon Tribunal Beckons Back Bertie
The Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is to return to the Mahon Tribunal to give evidence on his personal finances on Tuesday. Mr Ahern will be questioned about the purchase of his north Dublin home in 1...
Mahon Tribunal Beckons Back Bertie
The Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is to return to the Mahon Tribunal to give evidence on his personal finances on Tuesday. Mr Ahern will be questioned about the purchase of his north Dublin home in 1...
Irish News, Jun 16, 2008
Cowen In Belfast For Bush Visit
Irish Taoiseach Brian Cowen is in Belfast this afternoon as US President George Bush flies in for a short visit. The US's leading citizen is in town along with UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his...
Cowen In Belfast For Bush Visit
Irish Taoiseach Brian Cowen is in Belfast this afternoon as US President George Bush flies in for a short visit. The US's leading citizen is in town along with UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his...
Irish News, Jun 16, 2008
Irish soldiers in hour-long firefight with Chad rebels
Irish troops came under fire at the weekend when rebels trying to topple President Idriss Deby attacked a town in eastern Chad where refugees were sheltering. There was heavy fighting for about an ho...
Irish soldiers in hour-long firefight with Chad rebels
Irish troops came under fire at the weekend when rebels trying to topple President Idriss Deby attacked a town in eastern Chad where refugees were sheltering. There was heavy fighting for about an ho...
Irish News, Jun 16, 2008
Increased Industrial Action For Social Affairs Dept
Civil servants in the Department of Social and Family Affairs are planning to take further industrial action from today. Around 2,500 members of the Civil Public and Services Union are taking the act...
Increased Industrial Action For Social Affairs Dept
Civil servants in the Department of Social and Family Affairs are planning to take further industrial action from today. Around 2,500 members of the Civil Public and Services Union are taking the act...
Irish News, Jun 16, 2008
Cowen Under Pressure To Keep Lisbon Alive
Brian Cowen is facing mounting pressure on his next move following the Lisbon Treaty 'No' vote. European Union foreign ministers insisted on Monday that the EU reform treaty was alive despite Ireland...
Cowen Under Pressure To Keep Lisbon Alive
Brian Cowen is facing mounting pressure on his next move following the Lisbon Treaty 'No' vote. European Union foreign ministers insisted on Monday that the EU reform treaty was alive despite Ireland...
Irish News, Jun 16, 2008
Blind Children 'Failed' By Education Says Report
Research revealed on Monday shows blind Irish children are not getting the support they need in school, with just one in six making it to third level education. The report said the significant lack o...
Blind Children 'Failed' By Education Says Report
Research revealed on Monday shows blind Irish children are not getting the support they need in school, with just one in six making it to third level education. The report said the significant lack o...
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Ireland WeatherToday:A dry and sunny start but cloud bubbling up with a few showers developing from late morning. Sunny intervals and scattered showers in the afternoon, these could be heavy at times. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Remaining cloudy with a few showers continuing through the evening. Some drier, clearer spells in the early hours, before cloud builds and showers turn more persistent towards dawn. Minimum temperature 4 °C.
