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Irish News, Nov 14, 2012
Health Minister Seeking Report Of Death Of Savita Halappanavar
An investigation has been launched after Savita Halappanavar, who was 17 weeks pregnant, died at University Hospital Galway following a miscarriage. Minister for Health James Reilly has said he is se...
Health Minister Seeking Report Of Death Of Savita Halappanavar
An investigation has been launched after Savita Halappanavar, who was 17 weeks pregnant, died at University Hospital Galway following a miscarriage. Minister for Health James Reilly has said he is se...
Irish News, Nov 14, 2012
Aer Lingus Strike Called Off
SIPTU has called off its planned two-hour work stoppage at Aer Lingus on Monday. The move follows a meeting of shop stewards from the union at Aer Lingus who met today to discuss Monday's two-hour st...
Aer Lingus Strike Called Off
SIPTU has called off its planned two-hour work stoppage at Aer Lingus on Monday. The move follows a meeting of shop stewards from the union at Aer Lingus who met today to discuss Monday's two-hour st...
Irish News, Nov 14, 2012
NIB Closes 27 Branches
All 27 branches of the National Irish Bank closed on Wednesday as the company was rebranded as Danske Bank. Former NIB customers will now have to use post offices, phone or internet banking, or use o...
NIB Closes 27 Branches
All 27 branches of the National Irish Bank closed on Wednesday as the company was rebranded as Danske Bank. Former NIB customers will now have to use post offices, phone or internet banking, or use o...
Irish News, Nov 14, 2012
Islander Dies In Tragic Accident
An islands campaigner has died after being swept off rocks while harvesting shellfish. Named locally as 41-year-old Kay Mullins, from Bere Island, west Cork, it is thought she was swept off rocks on ...
Islander Dies In Tragic Accident
An islands campaigner has died after being swept off rocks while harvesting shellfish. Named locally as 41-year-old Kay Mullins, from Bere Island, west Cork, it is thought she was swept off rocks on ...
Irish News, Nov 14, 2012
Ryanair Claim Government Ignored Cost Saving Offer
Ryanair have claimed the government ignored an offer to save the State millions of euro on flights during Ireland’s presidency of the European Union next year, a claim the government have denied. In ...
Ryanair Claim Government Ignored Cost Saving Offer
Ryanair have claimed the government ignored an offer to save the State millions of euro on flights during Ireland’s presidency of the European Union next year, a claim the government have denied. In ...
Irish News, Nov 14, 2012
Nun Faces 63 Indecent Assault Charges
A 62-year-old nun is on trial at Sligo Circuit Court charged with indecently assaulting pupils at a national school in the midlands in the 1970s. Sr Mary Theresa Grogan, formerly known as Sr Peter, h...
Nun Faces 63 Indecent Assault Charges
A 62-year-old nun is on trial at Sligo Circuit Court charged with indecently assaulting pupils at a national school in the midlands in the 1970s. Sr Mary Theresa Grogan, formerly known as Sr Peter, h...
Irish News, Nov 14, 2012
HSE Faces Almost €400m Deficit
The Health Service Executive is facing a deficit of €399m, according to the latest performance report. It represents a reduction of just €5m in the deficit to the end of September, compared with the ...
HSE Faces Almost €400m Deficit
The Health Service Executive is facing a deficit of €399m, according to the latest performance report. It represents a reduction of just €5m in the deficit to the end of September, compared with the ...
Irish News, Nov 14, 2012
Toyota To Recall Over 34,000 More Cars
Toyota will recall more vehicles in Ireland due to potential problems with steering and a water pump. In a statement on Wednesday morning Toyota Ireland said it was conducting a voluntary recall on 3...
Toyota To Recall Over 34,000 More Cars
Toyota will recall more vehicles in Ireland due to potential problems with steering and a water pump. In a statement on Wednesday morning Toyota Ireland said it was conducting a voluntary recall on 3...
Irish News, Nov 13, 2012
Audit Shows Wexford Hospital Has Lowest Hand Hygiene Rate
According to the latest figures from the HSE's Health Protection Surveillance Centre, Wexford General Hospital has the worst hand hygiene compliance rate in the country. The HSE has set a target comp...
Audit Shows Wexford Hospital Has Lowest Hand Hygiene Rate
According to the latest figures from the HSE's Health Protection Surveillance Centre, Wexford General Hospital has the worst hand hygiene compliance rate in the country. The HSE has set a target comp...
Irish News, Nov 13, 2012
Tánaiste Wants Referrendum On Same-Sex Marriage
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said he would like to see a referendum on the issue of same-sex marriage "as soon as possible". Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, Mr Gilmore said marriage for gay people w...
Tánaiste Wants Referrendum On Same-Sex Marriage
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said he would like to see a referendum on the issue of same-sex marriage "as soon as possible". Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, Mr Gilmore said marriage for gay people w...
Irish News, Nov 13, 2012
Oil Discovered Off The Coast Of Kerry
Sinn Féin spokesperson for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Michael Colreavy TD has today welcomed the news that an estimated one billion barrels of oil have been found off the coast of K...
Oil Discovered Off The Coast Of Kerry
Sinn Féin spokesperson for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Michael Colreavy TD has today welcomed the news that an estimated one billion barrels of oil have been found off the coast of K...
Irish News, Nov 13, 2012
Aer Lingus Activate Disruption Plane Ahead Of Strike
In an effort to avoid passenger disruption during planned strike action Aer Lingus will make timetable changes and merge flights during the two-hour work stoppage at the country's busiest airport. A ...
Aer Lingus Activate Disruption Plane Ahead Of Strike
In an effort to avoid passenger disruption during planned strike action Aer Lingus will make timetable changes and merge flights during the two-hour work stoppage at the country's busiest airport. A ...
Irish News, Nov 13, 2012
€3.8m Compensation Upheld For Paralysed Man
A man left severely brain damaged 12 years ago after his then-girlfriend threw a bottle during a row has been awarded €3.8m under a criminal injuries compensation scheme. 43-year-old Jason Clarke suf...
€3.8m Compensation Upheld For Paralysed Man
A man left severely brain damaged 12 years ago after his then-girlfriend threw a bottle during a row has been awarded €3.8m under a criminal injuries compensation scheme. 43-year-old Jason Clarke suf...
Irish News, Nov 13, 2012
19-Year-Old Pleads Guilty To Sexual Assault Of Two-Year-Old
A 19-year-old man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a two-year-old toddler. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to two counts of the offence on dates unknown betwe...
19-Year-Old Pleads Guilty To Sexual Assault Of Two-Year-Old
A 19-year-old man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a two-year-old toddler. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to two counts of the offence on dates unknown betwe...
Irish News, Nov 13, 2012
Report Due On Possible 'Sugar Tax' In Upcoming Budget
Soft drinks could be hit with a "sugar tax" in the upcoming Budget; in an effort to raise revenue and curb obesity. According to the Irish Independent, a confidential report commissioned by Health Mi...
Report Due On Possible 'Sugar Tax' In Upcoming Budget
Soft drinks could be hit with a "sugar tax" in the upcoming Budget; in an effort to raise revenue and curb obesity. According to the Irish Independent, a confidential report commissioned by Health Mi...
Irish News, Nov 12, 2012
Pope's Envoy To Ireland Rules Out Female Priests
The ordination of women has been completely ruled out by the Pope’s envoy to Ireland. Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles Brown said the church's teaching on the subject was clear and that the Pope had s...
Pope's Envoy To Ireland Rules Out Female Priests
The ordination of women has been completely ruled out by the Pope’s envoy to Ireland. Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles Brown said the church's teaching on the subject was clear and that the Pope had s...
Irish News, Nov 12, 2012
Sit-In Continues At Co Cork Window Factory
A sit-in by former workers at a window manufacturing company in Co Cork is continuing. Staff at Hele Windows in Midleton were told last Thursday that the company was closing after 42 years with immed...
Sit-In Continues At Co Cork Window Factory
A sit-in by former workers at a window manufacturing company in Co Cork is continuing. Staff at Hele Windows in Midleton were told last Thursday that the company was closing after 42 years with immed...
Irish News, Nov 12, 2012
Two Die In Small Aircraft Crash
Two men have died in a small aircraft crash near Birr in Co Offaly on Sunday evening. It is understood the small plane had taken off from the airfield at Birr where the Ormond flying club is based. I...
Two Die In Small Aircraft Crash
Two men have died in a small aircraft crash near Birr in Co Offaly on Sunday evening. It is understood the small plane had taken off from the airfield at Birr where the Ormond flying club is based. I...
Irish News, Nov 12, 2012
Gardaí Investigate Cash-In-Transit Robbery
An investigation has been launched following the robbery of a cash-in-transit van on Monday morning at Blakestown in west Dublin. The incident occurred shortly before 8am when two men approached the ...
Gardaí Investigate Cash-In-Transit Robbery
An investigation has been launched following the robbery of a cash-in-transit van on Monday morning at Blakestown in west Dublin. The incident occurred shortly before 8am when two men approached the ...
Irish News, Nov 12, 2012
300 News Jobs Created By Finance and Gaming Companies
200 new jobs are to be created in Dublin and Galway by financial services firm, Fidelity Investments. The company will hire workers to fill roles in technology, back office operations and enterprise ...
300 News Jobs Created By Finance and Gaming Companies
200 new jobs are to be created in Dublin and Galway by financial services firm, Fidelity Investments. The company will hire workers to fill roles in technology, back office operations and enterprise ...
Irish News, Nov 12, 2012
60-Year-Old Detained After Discovery of 30kg Of Cannabis
A man is being held by gardaí in Co Wexford following the seizure of drugs worth an estimated €500,000. The drugs, some 30kg of cannabis, was discovered at Rosslare Europort on Sunday. A Revenue spo...
60-Year-Old Detained After Discovery of 30kg Of Cannabis
A man is being held by gardaí in Co Wexford following the seizure of drugs worth an estimated €500,000. The drugs, some 30kg of cannabis, was discovered at Rosslare Europort on Sunday. A Revenue spo...
Irish News, Nov 12, 2012
700 OAPs Paid Household Benefit Package Despite Living In Care Homes
Hundreds of pensioners have had free TV licence, electricity and phone allowances suspended after they were found to be living in a nursing home. The discovery has raised concerns that the allowances...
700 OAPs Paid Household Benefit Package Despite Living In Care Homes
Hundreds of pensioners have had free TV licence, electricity and phone allowances suspended after they were found to be living in a nursing home. The discovery has raised concerns that the allowances...
Irish News, Nov 12, 2012
New Schools Construction Begins
The Minister for Education and Skills has welcomed the start of construction today of eight schools which are being delivered under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. These are the first publ...
New Schools Construction Begins
The Minister for Education and Skills has welcomed the start of construction today of eight schools which are being delivered under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. These are the first publ...
Irish News, Nov 9, 2012
Politicians Christmas Cards Cost Taxpayer €150,000
Senator John Whelan has reiterated his call for the Minister for Public Expenditure, Brendan Howlin, to ban the practice of politicians dipping into the public purse to pay for their personalised Chri...
Politicians Christmas Cards Cost Taxpayer €150,000
Senator John Whelan has reiterated his call for the Minister for Public Expenditure, Brendan Howlin, to ban the practice of politicians dipping into the public purse to pay for their personalised Chri...
Irish News, Nov 9, 2012
Employees Go Back To Work Following Protest
Workers have gone back to work after holding a protest outside the Great Island power station in County Wexford. Over 60 employees took part in the protest over the possibility that some of them woul...
Employees Go Back To Work Following Protest
Workers have gone back to work after holding a protest outside the Great Island power station in County Wexford. Over 60 employees took part in the protest over the possibility that some of them woul...
Irish News, Nov 9, 2012
Consultative Process To Be Undertaken To Implement Charities Act
Fine Gael Senator for Dublin South East, Catherine Noone, has today welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter TD, that there would be a consultative process undertaken in the...
Consultative Process To Be Undertaken To Implement Charities Act
Fine Gael Senator for Dublin South East, Catherine Noone, has today welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter TD, that there would be a consultative process undertaken in the...
Irish News, Nov 9, 2012
Man Charged With Aoife Phelan Murder
A 24 year old man charged with the murder of Aoife Phelan is to receive psychiatric treatment behind bars. Robert Corbet, with an address of Sheffield, Portlaoise, was charged with killing the nanny ...
Man Charged With Aoife Phelan Murder
A 24 year old man charged with the murder of Aoife Phelan is to receive psychiatric treatment behind bars. Robert Corbet, with an address of Sheffield, Portlaoise, was charged with killing the nanny ...
Irish News, Nov 9, 2012
Ó Cuív To Deliver Oration At Donnacha de Barra Commemoration
The annual Donnacha de Barra Commemoration will take place on Sunday 18th November in Riverstick, Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture Eamon Ó Cuív TD will deliver the oration. Born in Cullen, Riv...
Ó Cuív To Deliver Oration At Donnacha de Barra Commemoration
The annual Donnacha de Barra Commemoration will take place on Sunday 18th November in Riverstick, Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture Eamon Ó Cuív TD will deliver the oration. Born in Cullen, Riv...
Irish News, Nov 9, 2012
SF Urges America To Support United Ireland
Gerry Adams has called on Irish Americans to show their support for a united Ireland. The Sinn Féin president was speaking in New York last night when he said Irish America needed to "persuade politi...
SF Urges America To Support United Ireland
Gerry Adams has called on Irish Americans to show their support for a united Ireland. The Sinn Féin president was speaking in New York last night when he said Irish America needed to "persuade politi...
Irish News, Nov 9, 2012
'Be Winter-Ready' Campaign Launches
Today, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D., and Mr. Leo Varadkar T.D. Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, launched the 'Be Winter-Ready' 2012 – 2013 Informati...
'Be Winter-Ready' Campaign Launches
Today, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D., and Mr. Leo Varadkar T.D. Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, launched the 'Be Winter-Ready' 2012 – 2013 Informati...
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Ireland WeatherToday:All parts will have a dry day with some bright or sunny spells, though high cloud will turn the sun hazy at times. A warm day with light winds. Maximum temperature 19 °C.Tonight:A dry evening with some pleasant late sunshine. Then staying dry overnight with some clear intervals, and some high cloud. Minimum temperature 11 °C.
