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Irish News, Aug 20, 2012
Increase In First-Time Buyers
The Irish Banking Federation (IBF)/PwC Mortgage Market Profile, published today, shows that the number of new mortgage loans issued to First-Time Buyers and Mover Purchasers during Q2 2012 increased o...
Increase In First-Time Buyers
The Irish Banking Federation (IBF)/PwC Mortgage Market Profile, published today, shows that the number of new mortgage loans issued to First-Time Buyers and Mover Purchasers during Q2 2012 increased o...
Irish News, Aug 20, 2012
New Drive-Thru Opens In Capital
McDonald's has officially opened its new drive-thru restaurant in Charlestown, north Dublin. The opening created 70 jobs. McDonald' Charlestown franchissee Morgan McStay said: "The opening of McDona...
New Drive-Thru Opens In Capital
McDonald's has officially opened its new drive-thru restaurant in Charlestown, north Dublin. The opening created 70 jobs. McDonald' Charlestown franchissee Morgan McStay said: "The opening of McDona...
Irish News, Aug 17, 2012
Three Arrested Over Cash Van Robbery
Three people have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery of a cash-in-transit van near Rathfarnham Shopping Centre in Dublin this afternoon. A cash box containing an undisclosed sum of mon...
Three Arrested Over Cash Van Robbery
Three people have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery of a cash-in-transit van near Rathfarnham Shopping Centre in Dublin this afternoon. A cash box containing an undisclosed sum of mon...
Irish News, Aug 17, 2012
Over 50% Of Mortgages In Arrears
Over 50% of Irish mortgages are in negative equity, according to Davy stockbrokers. In an analysis of the mortgage arrears situation, Davy has forecast that owner-occupier arrears will peak at 16.5% ...
Over 50% Of Mortgages In Arrears
Over 50% of Irish mortgages are in negative equity, according to Davy stockbrokers. In an analysis of the mortgage arrears situation, Davy has forecast that owner-occupier arrears will peak at 16.5% ...
Irish News, Aug 17, 2012
Barristers Fees To Be Cut 25% For Government Work
Barristers face significant cuts in the fees they charge for Government work, as well as a more transparent pricing system, under a “radical and unique” tender process to reduce legal fees to the Stat...
Barristers Fees To Be Cut 25% For Government Work
Barristers face significant cuts in the fees they charge for Government work, as well as a more transparent pricing system, under a “radical and unique” tender process to reduce legal fees to the Stat...
Irish News, Aug 17, 2012
TD Disputes Household Charge Link To Cuts
Independent TD Thomas Pringle has claimed the Government is using non-payment of the Household Charge to justify local authority cuts that were already planned or had already been applied. The Govern...
TD Disputes Household Charge Link To Cuts
Independent TD Thomas Pringle has claimed the Government is using non-payment of the Household Charge to justify local authority cuts that were already planned or had already been applied. The Govern...
Irish News, Aug 17, 2012
Ryanair Proposing To Pull Aer Lingus Routes To Avoid Monopoly
It has been revealed that Ryanair is in discussions with the European Commission about pulling Aer Lingus from a series of routes out of Dublin if it is granted permission to take over the airline. T...
Ryanair Proposing To Pull Aer Lingus Routes To Avoid Monopoly
It has been revealed that Ryanair is in discussions with the European Commission about pulling Aer Lingus from a series of routes out of Dublin if it is granted permission to take over the airline. T...
Irish News, Aug 17, 2012
Two Irishmen On UKs Tax Fugitive 'Most Wanted' List
Two Irish men have appeared on a “most wanted’ list of the top 20 UK tax fugitives, accused of fleeing the country after “being charged with a crime or during trial". In an unprecedented move Her Maj...
Two Irishmen On UKs Tax Fugitive 'Most Wanted' List
Two Irish men have appeared on a “most wanted’ list of the top 20 UK tax fugitives, accused of fleeing the country after “being charged with a crime or during trial". In an unprecedented move Her Maj...
Irish News, Aug 17, 2012
Intel Granted Expansion
Kildare County Council has granted planning permission for computer chip giant Intel to build a a new fabrication plant at its site in Leixlip. The firm lodged a planning application in May. Accordi...
Intel Granted Expansion
Kildare County Council has granted planning permission for computer chip giant Intel to build a a new fabrication plant at its site in Leixlip. The firm lodged a planning application in May. Accordi...
Irish News, Aug 17, 2012
Campaign To Change Prostitution Law Launched
A new campaign seeking public support for a change in prostitution laws begins today. Turn Off The Red Light, the billboard and social media campaign, wants to see a change in the law, criminalising ...
Campaign To Change Prostitution Law Launched
A new campaign seeking public support for a change in prostitution laws begins today. Turn Off The Red Light, the billboard and social media campaign, wants to see a change in the law, criminalising ...
Irish News, Aug 17, 2012
Second Man Charged With Geoghegan Murder
A 29-year-old Limerick man has appeared at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin, the second person to be charged with the murder of Shane Geoghegan in 2008. John Dundon of Hyde Road in Limerick was b...
Second Man Charged With Geoghegan Murder
A 29-year-old Limerick man has appeared at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin, the second person to be charged with the murder of Shane Geoghegan in 2008. John Dundon of Hyde Road in Limerick was b...
Irish News, Aug 16, 2012
Team Ireland's Paralympian's Head To Portugal For Final Training
Ireland's Paralympic athletes are today travelling to Portugal for a final training camp ahead of the Paralympic Games in London on 29 August. A big send-off took place last night at Bewley's Hotel n...
Team Ireland's Paralympian's Head To Portugal For Final Training
Ireland's Paralympic athletes are today travelling to Portugal for a final training camp ahead of the Paralympic Games in London on 29 August. A big send-off took place last night at Bewley's Hotel n...
Irish News, Aug 16, 2012
Legal Action Imminent For Non-Payers Of Household Charge
The Local Government Management Agency has announced that it will take legal action within a number of months against homeowners who have failed to pay the Household Charge. Campaigners against the c...
Legal Action Imminent For Non-Payers Of Household Charge
The Local Government Management Agency has announced that it will take legal action within a number of months against homeowners who have failed to pay the Household Charge. Campaigners against the c...
Irish News, Aug 16, 2012
Blood Transfusion Service Ordered To Pay Redundancy
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service has been ordered to pay nearly €5,000 in redundancy payments to an ex-employee, let go from her job almost two years ago. 49-year-old Connie McEvoy from Artane, Du...
Blood Transfusion Service Ordered To Pay Redundancy
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service has been ordered to pay nearly €5,000 in redundancy payments to an ex-employee, let go from her job almost two years ago. 49-year-old Connie McEvoy from Artane, Du...
Irish News, Aug 16, 2012
IED Made Safe In Dublin
A viable Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was made safe by an Army Bomb Disposal Team in Kilbarrack Co. Dublin this afternoon. The Defence Forces were deployed following a request from the Gardai. ...
IED Made Safe In Dublin
A viable Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was made safe by an Army Bomb Disposal Team in Kilbarrack Co. Dublin this afternoon. The Defence Forces were deployed following a request from the Gardai. ...
Irish News, Aug 16, 2012
New Standards Published For Safety Of Window Blinds
New guidance and safety standards have been published to deal with concerns about the safety of window blinds. The move follows the deaths of several toddlers who got caught in the loop cords and cha...
New Standards Published For Safety Of Window Blinds
New guidance and safety standards have been published to deal with concerns about the safety of window blinds. The move follows the deaths of several toddlers who got caught in the loop cords and cha...
Irish News, Aug 16, 2012
Fin Whale In Baltimore Harbour Dies
The fin whale trapped for two days in Baltimore harbour has died. The 18m, 40-tonne mammal was first spotted making its way through the harbour on Tuesday morning. Whale experts believed it was an e...
Fin Whale In Baltimore Harbour Dies
The fin whale trapped for two days in Baltimore harbour has died. The 18m, 40-tonne mammal was first spotted making its way through the harbour on Tuesday morning. Whale experts believed it was an e...
Irish News, Aug 16, 2012
Medical Negligence Case Dismissed At High Court
A medical negligence claim brought on behalf of a child with profound physical and mental difficulties against the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin has been dismissed by the High Court. 10-year-...
Medical Negligence Case Dismissed At High Court
A medical negligence claim brought on behalf of a child with profound physical and mental difficulties against the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin has been dismissed by the High Court. 10-year-...
Irish News, Aug 16, 2012
Clontarf Water Restriction Now Lifted
Dublin City Council have today announced that all water restrictions in Clontarf and Coolock have now been lifted, confirming that the water is safe to drink. Residents of 1,400 homes in St Lawrence’...
Clontarf Water Restriction Now Lifted
Dublin City Council have today announced that all water restrictions in Clontarf and Coolock have now been lifted, confirming that the water is safe to drink. Residents of 1,400 homes in St Lawrence’...
Irish News, Aug 16, 2012
Death By Misadventure Verdict After Prank Goes Wrong
A man was run over by a car after jumping on the bonnet while "acting the goat", an inquest heard. 28-year-old Liam ‘Bill’ Stafford died after falling under the car and being dragged along the road. ...
Death By Misadventure Verdict After Prank Goes Wrong
A man was run over by a car after jumping on the bonnet while "acting the goat", an inquest heard. 28-year-old Liam ‘Bill’ Stafford died after falling under the car and being dragged along the road. ...
Irish News, Aug 15, 2012
Stranded Fin Whale Unlikely To Survive
The survival of a 14m fin whale trapped in Baltimore harbour has become increasingly unlikely as it has not moved from a spot next to the harbour since yesterday. The adult whale, which swam in at 7a...
Stranded Fin Whale Unlikely To Survive
The survival of a 14m fin whale trapped in Baltimore harbour has become increasingly unlikely as it has not moved from a spot next to the harbour since yesterday. The adult whale, which swam in at 7a...
Irish News, Aug 15, 2012
5,000 Gather To Welcome Home Olympic Athletes
Some 5,000 people gathered in Dublin city centre this afternoon to welcome home the athletes of Team Ireland. 31 athletes took part in the ceremony outside the Mansion House, around half of the full ...
5,000 Gather To Welcome Home Olympic Athletes
Some 5,000 people gathered in Dublin city centre this afternoon to welcome home the athletes of Team Ireland. 31 athletes took part in the ceremony outside the Mansion House, around half of the full ...
Irish News, Aug 15, 2012
Leaving Cert Students Urged To 'Celebrate Sensibly'
As Leaving Cert students receive their results today they have been urged to celebrate responsibly. A number of events for Leaving Cert students will be held in pubs and nightclubs around the country...
Leaving Cert Students Urged To 'Celebrate Sensibly'
As Leaving Cert students receive their results today they have been urged to celebrate responsibly. A number of events for Leaving Cert students will be held in pubs and nightclubs around the country...
Irish News, Aug 15, 2012
Test Results Expected On 'Significant' Fish Kill
Inland Fisheries Ireland hope test results will reveal the cause of a significant fish kill on the Kiltha river in Castlemartyr, east Cork, last weekend. "Many thousands" of brown trout, including tr...
Test Results Expected On 'Significant' Fish Kill
Inland Fisheries Ireland hope test results will reveal the cause of a significant fish kill on the Kiltha river in Castlemartyr, east Cork, last weekend. "Many thousands" of brown trout, including tr...
Irish News, Aug 15, 2012
Independent Senator Defends 'Double Jobbing'
Independent senator Fiach Mac Conghail has defended his "double jobbing" as director of Abbey Theatre, saying that he donates his Seanad salary of €65,000 to the arts. It is alleged that almost half ...
Independent Senator Defends 'Double Jobbing'
Independent senator Fiach Mac Conghail has defended his "double jobbing" as director of Abbey Theatre, saying that he donates his Seanad salary of €65,000 to the arts. It is alleged that almost half ...
Irish News, Aug 15, 2012
Judge Orders 14-Year-Old To Remain Sober
A 14-year-old boy charged with public order offences has been ordered to remain sober and obey a curfew. The teenager appeared at the Children's Court accused of being intoxicated to such an extent h...
Judge Orders 14-Year-Old To Remain Sober
A 14-year-old boy charged with public order offences has been ordered to remain sober and obey a curfew. The teenager appeared at the Children's Court accused of being intoxicated to such an extent h...
Irish News, Aug 15, 2012
Child Suicide Rate Increases
Suicide in children is traditionally very rare but a new study has found that the rates have increased. The study in the Irish Medical Journal contains the first examination of suicide rates here for...
Child Suicide Rate Increases
Suicide in children is traditionally very rare but a new study has found that the rates have increased. The study in the Irish Medical Journal contains the first examination of suicide rates here for...
Irish News, Aug 15, 2012
14-Turbine Wind Farm Has Planning Permission Removed
An Bord Pleanála has rejected a previously approved proposal for a 14-turbine wind farm near Moycullen in Co Galway. The board overruled its own inspector’s recommendation of the project, citing the ...
14-Turbine Wind Farm Has Planning Permission Removed
An Bord Pleanála has rejected a previously approved proposal for a 14-turbine wind farm near Moycullen in Co Galway. The board overruled its own inspector’s recommendation of the project, citing the ...
Irish News, Aug 15, 2012
Drownings To Be Investigated By The MCIB
The Marine Casualty Investigation Board will investigate the four recent drownings off the Irish coastline this week. In the latest incident, the body of a Clare Island fisherman was recovered from t...
Drownings To Be Investigated By The MCIB
The Marine Casualty Investigation Board will investigate the four recent drownings off the Irish coastline this week. In the latest incident, the body of a Clare Island fisherman was recovered from t...
Irish News, Aug 14, 2012
Fin Whale Stranded In Baltimore Harbour
A 12-metre (40ft) fin whale has gotten into difficulty in Baltimore harbour, and is stuck against the pier wall in west Cork. The creature came in to the harbour on a low tide and initially moved 300...
Fin Whale Stranded In Baltimore Harbour
A 12-metre (40ft) fin whale has gotten into difficulty in Baltimore harbour, and is stuck against the pier wall in west Cork. The creature came in to the harbour on a low tide and initially moved 300...
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Ireland WeatherToday:A mostly cloudy day with outbreaks of rain, most persistent and occasionally heavy across southern and western counties this afternoon. Risk of low cloud and fog patches affecting the Down coast. Light winds. Maximum temperature 15 °C.Tonight:Continuing cloudy through the evening with further outbreaks of rain, the rain turning lighter and patchier from the south overnight. Winds remain light. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
