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Irish News, Feb 17, 2012
Welfare Control Save Over €645 Million
The Social Protection Minister has said the Government has saved almost €700 million through its welfare controls. Speaking on Friday, Joan Burton outlined savings of €645 million, which had been ac...
Welfare Control Save Over €645 Million
The Social Protection Minister has said the Government has saved almost €700 million through its welfare controls. Speaking on Friday, Joan Burton outlined savings of €645 million, which had been ac...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2012
Woman Killed In Galway Collision
A woman in her late 30s has died after a road crash in County Galway on Tursday. Gardaí at Ballinasloe, Co Galway said they were investigating the single vehicle fatal road traffic collision, which ...
Woman Killed In Galway Collision
A woman in her late 30s has died after a road crash in County Galway on Tursday. Gardaí at Ballinasloe, Co Galway said they were investigating the single vehicle fatal road traffic collision, which ...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2012
McConalogue Welcomes Stand-Alone Children’s Referendum
Fianna Fáil's spokesperson on Children has welcomed a commitment by the Government for a stand-alone Referendum on Children’s Rights to be held this year. TD Charlie McConalogue said it was a relief ...
McConalogue Welcomes Stand-Alone Children’s Referendum
Fianna Fáil's spokesperson on Children has welcomed a commitment by the Government for a stand-alone Referendum on Children’s Rights to be held this year. TD Charlie McConalogue said it was a relief ...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2012
Inaction On Mortgage Arrears Hurting Families
A Sinn Fein TD has said the Government's failure to act on mortgage arrears is hurting families. Speaking after the publication of the Central Bank's latest quarterly distressed mortgage figures, Si...
Inaction On Mortgage Arrears Hurting Families
A Sinn Fein TD has said the Government's failure to act on mortgage arrears is hurting families. Speaking after the publication of the Central Bank's latest quarterly distressed mortgage figures, Si...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2012
Siptu Calls For Household Charge Suspension
The National Executive Council (NEC) of one of Northern Ireland's biggest unions has called on the Government to suspend the proposed Household Charge on the basis that it is "unfair and regressive". ...
Siptu Calls For Household Charge Suspension
The National Executive Council (NEC) of one of Northern Ireland's biggest unions has called on the Government to suspend the proposed Household Charge on the basis that it is "unfair and regressive". ...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2012
Fine Gael TD Welcomes Waterford Jobs
A Fine Gael TD has welcomed the announcement that 30 new jobs will be created in Waterford city by Rigney Dolphin, a Waterford company that employs over 1,000 people in Ireland. The news comes on t...
Fine Gael TD Welcomes Waterford Jobs
A Fine Gael TD has welcomed the announcement that 30 new jobs will be created in Waterford city by Rigney Dolphin, a Waterford company that employs over 1,000 people in Ireland. The news comes on t...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2012
Two Arrested Over Tallaght Shooting
Two men have been arrested in Tallaght in connection with the murder of Melanie Mc Namara who was shot in Tallaght on February 7. Gardaí investigating the murder said they arrested two males, in the...
Two Arrested Over Tallaght Shooting
Two men have been arrested in Tallaght in connection with the murder of Melanie Mc Namara who was shot in Tallaght on February 7. Gardaí investigating the murder said they arrested two males, in the...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2012
Explosives And Handgun Recovered In Kildare
A number of explosives and handguns have been found at an address in County Kildare, after a special unit search in the area. A spokesman for Gardaí said that as part of ongoing investigations into ...
Explosives And Handgun Recovered In Kildare
A number of explosives and handguns have been found at an address in County Kildare, after a special unit search in the area. A spokesman for Gardaí said that as part of ongoing investigations into ...
Irish News, Feb 17, 2012
Meeting Called Over Balfour Beatty Redundancies
SIPTU representatives will meet with management at Balfour Beatty CLG Limited on Monday following the announcement that the company intends to restructure the business with the possibility of up to 76...
Meeting Called Over Balfour Beatty Redundancies
SIPTU representatives will meet with management at Balfour Beatty CLG Limited on Monday following the announcement that the company intends to restructure the business with the possibility of up to 76...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2012
Man Injured During Cavan Collision
A man in his 60s has been seriously injured during a traffic collision in County Cavan. Gardai in the county said they are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the N3 at Lav...
Man Injured During Cavan Collision
A man in his 60s has been seriously injured during a traffic collision in County Cavan. Gardai in the county said they are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the N3 at Lav...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2012
Dublin Rubbish Collected Despite Dispute
The company responsible for collecting refuse has made its collections despite a number of refusals by households to pay the new charge. Greyhound lorries collected in northside areas, including Clo...
Dublin Rubbish Collected Despite Dispute
The company responsible for collecting refuse has made its collections despite a number of refusals by households to pay the new charge. Greyhound lorries collected in northside areas, including Clo...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2012
Fine Gael Welcome Children Referendum Announcement
Fine Gael have welcomed the commitment that the Children’s Referendum will be held this year. Cork South Central Deputy Jerry Buttimer, said the announcement by the Minister for Children, Frances Fit...
Fine Gael Welcome Children Referendum Announcement
Fine Gael have welcomed the commitment that the Children’s Referendum will be held this year. Cork South Central Deputy Jerry Buttimer, said the announcement by the Minister for Children, Frances Fit...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2012
EU To Take Tough Stance On Overfishing
The EU, Norway, Iceland and the Faroe Islands are currently meeting in Reykjavik for the 11th occasion in an effort to end the massive overfishing of mackerel. Pat the Cope Gallagher MEP has urged al...
EU To Take Tough Stance On Overfishing
The EU, Norway, Iceland and the Faroe Islands are currently meeting in Reykjavik for the 11th occasion in an effort to end the massive overfishing of mackerel. Pat the Cope Gallagher MEP has urged al...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2012
Half Of Ireland's Treatment Plants Below Standard
Almost 50% of Ireland’s wastewater treatment plants are failing to achieve national and EU standards, according to a report released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This report is the f...
Half Of Ireland's Treatment Plants Below Standard
Almost 50% of Ireland’s wastewater treatment plants are failing to achieve national and EU standards, according to a report released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This report is the f...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2012
Financial Ombudsman Receives Over 7,000 Complaints
The Financial Services Ombudsman has reported some 7,300 complaints during 2011, with the insurance sector being the most complained about industry. According to the Ombudsman's bi-annual review, the...
Financial Ombudsman Receives Over 7,000 Complaints
The Financial Services Ombudsman has reported some 7,300 complaints during 2011, with the insurance sector being the most complained about industry. According to the Ombudsman's bi-annual review, the...
Irish News, Feb 16, 2012
Tánaiste Looks Ahead To Visit Of Chinese Vice President
The Tanaiste has described the upcoming visit of the Chinese Vice President as "hugely significant". Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore made the comment in advance of the visit of Chinese Vice President Xi Jinp...
Tánaiste Looks Ahead To Visit Of Chinese Vice President
The Tanaiste has described the upcoming visit of the Chinese Vice President as "hugely significant". Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore made the comment in advance of the visit of Chinese Vice President Xi Jinp...
Irish News, Feb 15, 2012
Quinn Welcomes Engineers Week 2012
Education Minister has joined an engineers initiative, encouraging students, schools and parents to get involved in Engineers Week 2012, taking place from February 27. The week-long series of activit...
Quinn Welcomes Engineers Week 2012
Education Minister has joined an engineers initiative, encouraging students, schools and parents to get involved in Engineers Week 2012, taking place from February 27. The week-long series of activit...
Irish News, Feb 15, 2012
Murder Inquiry After Kilkenny Stabbing
A 21-year-old man has died after being stabbed during a knife attack in Kilkenny in the early hours of Wednesday morning. According to reports, the emergency services were called to an apartment at 1...
Murder Inquiry After Kilkenny Stabbing
A 21-year-old man has died after being stabbed during a knife attack in Kilkenny in the early hours of Wednesday morning. According to reports, the emergency services were called to an apartment at 1...
Irish News, Feb 15, 2012
Taoiseach Bound For Boston
Taoiseach Enda Kenny is travelling to the US on Wednesday for a series of meetings with business, tourism and political leaders, centring around Boston. The meetings are designed to attract foreign i...
Taoiseach Bound For Boston
Taoiseach Enda Kenny is travelling to the US on Wednesday for a series of meetings with business, tourism and political leaders, centring around Boston. The meetings are designed to attract foreign i...
Irish News, Feb 15, 2012
£330m A5 Upgrade 'Strengthens North-South Relationship'
Fine Gael have welcomed the multi million euro investment in Donegal's A5, saying it will strengthen relations between the North and South. Fine Gael TD for Donegal North East, Joe McHugh, made the ...
£330m A5 Upgrade 'Strengthens North-South Relationship'
Fine Gael have welcomed the multi million euro investment in Donegal's A5, saying it will strengthen relations between the North and South. Fine Gael TD for Donegal North East, Joe McHugh, made the ...
Irish News, Feb 15, 2012
SF Claims Finance Bill 'Rewards The Rich'
The new finance bill rewards the rich and punishes the vast majority of low and middle income citizens, according to Sinn Fein. The claim was made during the Second Stage Dáil debate on the Finance B...
SF Claims Finance Bill 'Rewards The Rich'
The new finance bill rewards the rich and punishes the vast majority of low and middle income citizens, according to Sinn Fein. The claim was made during the Second Stage Dáil debate on the Finance B...
Irish News, Feb 15, 2012
Census Figures Show Importance Of Agriculture
The President of Ireland's largest farmers associations has said the preliminary results of the last census show agriculture remains an important economic sector across the country. Irish Farmers Ass...
Census Figures Show Importance Of Agriculture
The President of Ireland's largest farmers associations has said the preliminary results of the last census show agriculture remains an important economic sector across the country. Irish Farmers Ass...
Irish News, Feb 14, 2012
Central Bank Criticises Financial Service Firms
The Central Bank has said it is looking at number of financial services firms over concerns they are not complying with consumer protection guidelines in their advertising. The bank said on Tuesday ...
Central Bank Criticises Financial Service Firms
The Central Bank has said it is looking at number of financial services firms over concerns they are not complying with consumer protection guidelines in their advertising. The bank said on Tuesday ...
Irish News, Feb 14, 2012
Byrne Condemns Bin Bully Tactics
A Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Central has hit out at what she described as Greyhound’s "bully tactics", after the company told 18,000 customers in Dublin their bins will not be collected this week u...
Byrne Condemns Bin Bully Tactics
A Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Central has hit out at what she described as Greyhound’s "bully tactics", after the company told 18,000 customers in Dublin their bins will not be collected this week u...
Irish News, Feb 14, 2012
Gardaí Hunt For Two Missing Females
Separate searches have been announced in connection with the disappearance of two females in the past week. In the latest disappearance, Gardaí at Sundrive Road, Dublin, said they are seeking the pu...
Gardaí Hunt For Two Missing Females
Separate searches have been announced in connection with the disappearance of two females in the past week. In the latest disappearance, Gardaí at Sundrive Road, Dublin, said they are seeking the pu...
Irish News, Feb 14, 2012
Govt Launches Jobs Action Plan
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has launched the first annual Action Plan for Jobs, the Government’s plan to rebuild the economy and create jobs. The plan, contains over 270 motions...
Govt Launches Jobs Action Plan
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has launched the first annual Action Plan for Jobs, the Government’s plan to rebuild the economy and create jobs. The plan, contains over 270 motions...
Irish News, Feb 14, 2012
Students Must Be Third Level Reform Focus
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Education and Skills has welcomed the publication of a report aimed at achieving "greater cohesion within the third level sector". Speaking as a report from the Higher Edu...
Students Must Be Third Level Reform Focus
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Education and Skills has welcomed the publication of a report aimed at achieving "greater cohesion within the third level sector". Speaking as a report from the Higher Edu...
Irish News, Feb 14, 2012
Six Euro Nations Downgraded
International ratings agency Moody's has downgraded the credit rating of six eurozone countries, including Italy, Portugal and Spain. Malta, Slovakia, Slovenia and Austria were also downgraded, while...
Six Euro Nations Downgraded
International ratings agency Moody's has downgraded the credit rating of six eurozone countries, including Italy, Portugal and Spain. Malta, Slovakia, Slovenia and Austria were also downgraded, while...
Irish News, Feb 14, 2012
Alex Ferguson Cheers On Vita Cortex Workers
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has made a surprise phone call to the Vita Cortex workers on Monday afternoon, supporting their fight and telling them to “stick in there” until they secured vi...
Alex Ferguson Cheers On Vita Cortex Workers
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has made a surprise phone call to the Vita Cortex workers on Monday afternoon, supporting their fight and telling them to “stick in there” until they secured vi...
Irish News, Feb 14, 2012
Nama Should Provide Housing To Domestic Abuse Victims
A Fine Gael TD has called for NAMA to make housing available to victims of domestic abuse to enable them to leave their abuser. Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor made the call wh...
Nama Should Provide Housing To Domestic Abuse Victims
A Fine Gael TD has called for NAMA to make housing available to victims of domestic abuse to enable them to leave their abuser. Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor made the call wh...
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A few bright spells at first and any showers gradually dying out. Low cloud and mist or drizzle over northern coastal parts will spread south to most areas overnight. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
