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Irish News, Nov 10, 2011
Final Day Of McAleese Presidency
Today is the last day in office for Mary McAleese. This is the 60-year-old's final day in office as the President of Ireland. Ireland's ninth President Michael D Higgins will be inaugurated as her ...
Final Day Of McAleese Presidency
Today is the last day in office for Mary McAleese. This is the 60-year-old's final day in office as the President of Ireland. Ireland's ninth President Michael D Higgins will be inaugurated as her ...
Irish News, Nov 10, 2011
Dublin Falters On A5 Cross Border Funding
The Irish government will no longer be funding a huge road upgrade in western Northern Ireland. The Irish Republic's Transport Minister Leo Varadkar said that while he remained "politically committed...
Dublin Falters On A5 Cross Border Funding
The Irish government will no longer be funding a huge road upgrade in western Northern Ireland. The Irish Republic's Transport Minister Leo Varadkar said that while he remained "politically committed...
Irish News, Nov 10, 2011
Government Defers New Dart Plans
The Minister for Transport has on Wednesday announced the plans for a Metro North and Dart Underground service are to be delayed. Amongst plans that include the "significant" scaling back of invest...
Government Defers New Dart Plans
The Minister for Transport has on Wednesday announced the plans for a Metro North and Dart Underground service are to be delayed. Amongst plans that include the "significant" scaling back of invest...
Irish News, Nov 10, 2011
15,000 Secondary School Entrepreneurs Before Christmas
An estimated 15,000 budding entrepreneurs from 400 secondary schools will be setting up and running their own enterprises before Christmas, according to the organisers behind the Student Enterprise Aw...
15,000 Secondary School Entrepreneurs Before Christmas
An estimated 15,000 budding entrepreneurs from 400 secondary schools will be setting up and running their own enterprises before Christmas, according to the organisers behind the Student Enterprise Aw...
Irish News, Nov 10, 2011
National Sports Campus Costs Examined
The Committee of Public Accounts will examine the affairs of the National Sports Campus at a meeting today. The Committee will investigate how the public authority in charge of developing and running...
National Sports Campus Costs Examined
The Committee of Public Accounts will examine the affairs of the National Sports Campus at a meeting today. The Committee will investigate how the public authority in charge of developing and running...
Irish News, Nov 10, 2011
Scandinavian Airlines Fly Into Dublin
A modest boost for the tourist industry is expected to result from plans by Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) to increase capacity from Dublin to Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo next year. The Minister for ...
Scandinavian Airlines Fly Into Dublin
A modest boost for the tourist industry is expected to result from plans by Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) to increase capacity from Dublin to Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo next year. The Minister for ...
Irish News, Nov 9, 2011
Two Die In Two Days On Roads
Two men have died on Ireland's roads in two days, in Mayo and Limerick. In the most recent incident, a man in his 20s died in a single-vehicle road crash in Co Mayo on Wednesday morning. The crash...
Two Die In Two Days On Roads
Two men have died on Ireland's roads in two days, in Mayo and Limerick. In the most recent incident, a man in his 20s died in a single-vehicle road crash in Co Mayo on Wednesday morning. The crash...
Irish News, Nov 9, 2011
Gov Announces Fund For Flood Victims
The Minister for Social Protection and the Minister for the Environment have announced the Government has agreed to an allocation of up to €10 million for means-tested support for flooding victims. ...
Gov Announces Fund For Flood Victims
The Minister for Social Protection and the Minister for the Environment have announced the Government has agreed to an allocation of up to €10 million for means-tested support for flooding victims. ...
Irish News, Nov 9, 2011
Court Orders Grehans To Repay Over €500M
A court has ordered developer brothers, Ray and Danny Grehan, to repay collective debts of over €500 million. The order came as a result of action by the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) again...
Court Orders Grehans To Repay Over €500M
A court has ordered developer brothers, Ray and Danny Grehan, to repay collective debts of over €500 million. The order came as a result of action by the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) again...
Irish News, Nov 9, 2011
Gilmore 'Should Defend Gaza Ship's Jailed'
The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister is facing increased pressure from left wing lobbyists and independent TDs to oppose the jailing of 14 Irish citizens, who were aboard a boat carrying supplies to the...
Gilmore 'Should Defend Gaza Ship's Jailed'
The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister is facing increased pressure from left wing lobbyists and independent TDs to oppose the jailing of 14 Irish citizens, who were aboard a boat carrying supplies to the...
Irish News, Nov 9, 2011
Fast Food Firms Face School Planning Hurdle
Measures may be introduced to stop fast food outlets from operating near schools. Children's Minister Frances Fitzgerald is in talks with Planning Minister Willie Penrose to stop the fast food firms...
Fast Food Firms Face School Planning Hurdle
Measures may be introduced to stop fast food outlets from operating near schools. Children's Minister Frances Fitzgerald is in talks with Planning Minister Willie Penrose to stop the fast food firms...
Irish News, Nov 9, 2011
Dublin Prepares For Cold Snap
Dublin City Council has revealed a plan to make the city winter-ready. Last year snow and ice caused problems on the city's roads and footpaths. Over 2,350 tonnes of salt has been stockpiled and 1,...
Dublin Prepares For Cold Snap
Dublin City Council has revealed a plan to make the city winter-ready. Last year snow and ice caused problems on the city's roads and footpaths. Over 2,350 tonnes of salt has been stockpiled and 1,...
Irish News, Nov 9, 2011
'Justice' Sought In Minister's Appointment
There's a major political row brewing over the way the Department of Justice Minister is to be appointed in the future. Already, the sitting Justice Minister, Alliance Leader David Ford (pictured) ha...
'Justice' Sought In Minister's Appointment
There's a major political row brewing over the way the Department of Justice Minister is to be appointed in the future. Already, the sitting Justice Minister, Alliance Leader David Ford (pictured) ha...
Irish News, Nov 9, 2011
Concerns For Missing Person
Gardai at Kevin Street are seeking the public's help in trying to locate 67 year old Bridgett Cashman. Bridgett, who is also known as Berenice, is originally from Mallow in Cork was staying at Coolev...
Concerns For Missing Person
Gardai at Kevin Street are seeking the public's help in trying to locate 67 year old Bridgett Cashman. Bridgett, who is also known as Berenice, is originally from Mallow in Cork was staying at Coolev...
Irish News, Nov 9, 2011
Social Protection Budget 'Not Discussed' Burton
Minister for Social Protection has said Cabinet has not yet discussed the budget for her department as suggestions that €700 million could be cut from the department's budget emerge. Speaking on RTÉ...
Social Protection Budget 'Not Discussed' Burton
Minister for Social Protection has said Cabinet has not yet discussed the budget for her department as suggestions that €700 million could be cut from the department's budget emerge. Speaking on RTÉ...
Irish News, Nov 9, 2011
Study Finds A Quarter Of Irish Nine-Year-Olds Are Overweight
A quarter of nine-year-olds in Ireland are overweight and 7% are obese a study has found. ESRI's Growing Up In Ireland report showed that girls are more likely than boys to have weight problems at ...
Study Finds A Quarter Of Irish Nine-Year-Olds Are Overweight
A quarter of nine-year-olds in Ireland are overweight and 7% are obese a study has found. ESRI's Growing Up In Ireland report showed that girls are more likely than boys to have weight problems at ...
Irish News, Nov 9, 2011
Minister Hogan To Discuss Climate Change Legislation
The Committee on Environment, Transport, Culture and the Gaeltacht has agreed to invite Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan TD to attend a meeting to spell out and clarify his position on climate ...
Minister Hogan To Discuss Climate Change Legislation
The Committee on Environment, Transport, Culture and the Gaeltacht has agreed to invite Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan TD to attend a meeting to spell out and clarify his position on climate ...
Irish News, Nov 9, 2011
M50 Oil Spill Warning
Motorists in the Dublin area have been made aware of a Major oil spill. Drivers are being urged by the Gardaí to take 'extreme care' The oil spill occurred following a collision on the M50 this morn...
M50 Oil Spill Warning
Motorists in the Dublin area have been made aware of a Major oil spill. Drivers are being urged by the Gardaí to take 'extreme care' The oil spill occurred following a collision on the M50 this morn...
Irish News, Nov 8, 2011
Irish Police Officers Jailed For Assault
Two former Gardaí have been given prison sentences following an assault on a man in Waterford in 2010. Both have been jailed and a Gardaí sergeant given a suspended jail sentence following an inciden...
Irish Police Officers Jailed For Assault
Two former Gardaí have been given prison sentences following an assault on a man in Waterford in 2010. Both have been jailed and a Gardaí sergeant given a suspended jail sentence following an inciden...
Irish News, Nov 8, 2011
Top Civil Servants Lose Pension Perks
Ireland's top civil servants are to lose a number of pension perks, including severance pay arrangements, resulting in "substantial savings". Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howl...
Top Civil Servants Lose Pension Perks
Ireland's top civil servants are to lose a number of pension perks, including severance pay arrangements, resulting in "substantial savings". Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howl...
Irish News, Nov 8, 2011
Customs Seize Cigarettes Worth €66,700
Officers from Revenue's Customs Service seized 156,780 cigarettes and €11,500 in cash at the weekend when they stopped and searched a number of passengers arriving from Moldova via Frankfurt. The cas...
Customs Seize Cigarettes Worth €66,700
Officers from Revenue's Customs Service seized 156,780 cigarettes and €11,500 in cash at the weekend when they stopped and searched a number of passengers arriving from Moldova via Frankfurt. The cas...
Irish News, Nov 8, 2011
National Irish Bank Increase Mortgage Rate
The National Irish Bank is set to raise its mortgage interest rate by 1%. The variable mortgage interest rate will go up on Friday. The move is in opposition to last week's decision by the European ...
National Irish Bank Increase Mortgage Rate
The National Irish Bank is set to raise its mortgage interest rate by 1%. The variable mortgage interest rate will go up on Friday. The move is in opposition to last week's decision by the European ...
Irish News, Nov 8, 2011
Russian Trade Agreement For Ireland
The Tánaiste has announced he wrapped up his official visit to Russia on Tuesday with the signing of an agreement for trade and economic cooperation between Ireland and Russia. The Minister for Forei...
Russian Trade Agreement For Ireland
The Tánaiste has announced he wrapped up his official visit to Russia on Tuesday with the signing of an agreement for trade and economic cooperation between Ireland and Russia. The Minister for Forei...
Irish News, Nov 8, 2011
DAA Welcomes New Dublin-Washington DC Route
United Airlines will operate a new daily direct Dublin-Washington DC service from next June. United will fly from Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport to Washington’s Dulles International Airport, which is o...
DAA Welcomes New Dublin-Washington DC Route
United Airlines will operate a new daily direct Dublin-Washington DC service from next June. United will fly from Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport to Washington’s Dulles International Airport, which is o...
Irish News, Nov 8, 2011
Fianna Fail Welcome CF Inhaler
The Fianna Fáil Health Spokesperson has welcomed the launch of a new hand-held inhaler designed for sufferers of cystic fibrosis. The inhaler cuts down on the time needed to take an antibiotic treatm...
Fianna Fail Welcome CF Inhaler
The Fianna Fáil Health Spokesperson has welcomed the launch of a new hand-held inhaler designed for sufferers of cystic fibrosis. The inhaler cuts down on the time needed to take an antibiotic treatm...
Irish News, Nov 8, 2011
INOU Calls For No Further Social Welfare Cuts
The Irish National Organisation for the Unemployed (INOU) is calling on the Government not to slash social welfare any further in December’s budget. Launching their pre-Budget Submission this morning...
INOU Calls For No Further Social Welfare Cuts
The Irish National Organisation for the Unemployed (INOU) is calling on the Government not to slash social welfare any further in December’s budget. Launching their pre-Budget Submission this morning...
Irish News, Nov 8, 2011
Irish Set To Spend Most On Xmas
Irish households will spend more money this Christmas than any other European country, a survey has revealed. The research by business consultants Deloitte found the average household will splash out...
Irish Set To Spend Most On Xmas
Irish households will spend more money this Christmas than any other European country, a survey has revealed. The research by business consultants Deloitte found the average household will splash out...
Irish News, Nov 7, 2011
Man Quizzed Over Dublin Kidnapping
An investigation into the kidnap and murder of a man in his late 20s continues with Garda now questioning a suspect about the murder. A man in his 20s remains in Garda custody this morning on suspici...
Man Quizzed Over Dublin Kidnapping
An investigation into the kidnap and murder of a man in his late 20s continues with Garda now questioning a suspect about the murder. A man in his 20s remains in Garda custody this morning on suspici...
Irish News, Nov 7, 2011
Garda Stations Face Closure
Ireland's Government is set to approve the closure of nearly one third of all garda stations it has been revealed. According to reports the Government is amid discussions which could see the closure ...
Garda Stations Face Closure
Ireland's Government is set to approve the closure of nearly one third of all garda stations it has been revealed. According to reports the Government is amid discussions which could see the closure ...
Irish News, Nov 7, 2011
Man Dies In Fatal Flats Fire
A man has died following a fire at a flat complex in Dublin in the early hours of Sunday morning. Four others were rescued from the building by two gardaí on patrol on St Joseph’s Avenue in Drumcon...
Man Dies In Fatal Flats Fire
A man has died following a fire at a flat complex in Dublin in the early hours of Sunday morning. Four others were rescued from the building by two gardaí on patrol on St Joseph’s Avenue in Drumcon...
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Ireland WeatherToday:A dry start to Monday but with some mist or fog patches, sunny spells elsewhere. Showers developing during the afternoon, particularly in the west, these heavy and thundery. Maximum temperature 21 °C.Tonight:Showers in the west soon dying off this evening. Patchy cloud and clear spells through the first part of the night but further showers later. Minimum temperature 11 °C.
