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Irish News, Apr 18, 2013
2,000 Jobs To Be Cut By Aviva
Around 2,000 jobs will be cut by insurance company Aviva. It is understood that these will come from the company’s UK, European and Asian workforce and there are currently no new plans for its Irish ...
2,000 Jobs To Be Cut By Aviva
Around 2,000 jobs will be cut by insurance company Aviva. It is understood that these will come from the company’s UK, European and Asian workforce and there are currently no new plans for its Irish ...
Irish News, Apr 18, 2013
Controversial Debt Deal Guidelines Cleared
Controversial guidelines on what people with a state-approved debt deal can live on will be launched this week. While there is no requirement for ministers to approve the guidelines, they were shown ...
Controversial Debt Deal Guidelines Cleared
Controversial guidelines on what people with a state-approved debt deal can live on will be launched this week. While there is no requirement for ministers to approve the guidelines, they were shown ...
Irish News, Apr 18, 2013
Teen Loses School Place Injunction
The social education a teenage girl with mental health difficulties is “gravely deficient" due to her being out of school for more than a year, a judge has said. Despite this at the High Court Ms Jus...
Teen Loses School Place Injunction
The social education a teenage girl with mental health difficulties is “gravely deficient" due to her being out of school for more than a year, a judge has said. Despite this at the High Court Ms Jus...
Irish News, Apr 18, 2013
Authority Criticises Housing Refusal Offers
Cork County Council has criticised the high number of people refusing offers of social housing. Warning that refusals were clogging the system and delaying housing offers for genuine applicants, the ...
Authority Criticises Housing Refusal Offers
Cork County Council has criticised the high number of people refusing offers of social housing. Warning that refusals were clogging the system and delaying housing offers for genuine applicants, the ...
Irish News, Apr 18, 2013
18 Months For Carjacker Who Threatened To Shoot Pregnant Woman
A 29-year-old man, who threatened to shoot a pregnant woman before taking her car, has been jailed for 18 months. Christopher O’Reilly, of Weaver Row South, Brown Street, Dublin, pleaded guilty Dubli...
18 Months For Carjacker Who Threatened To Shoot Pregnant Woman
A 29-year-old man, who threatened to shoot a pregnant woman before taking her car, has been jailed for 18 months. Christopher O’Reilly, of Weaver Row South, Brown Street, Dublin, pleaded guilty Dubli...
Irish News, Apr 18, 2013
Property Tax Bill For Entire Barracks Sent To Soldier
A solider has received a property tax bill for his entire Dublin barracks. It is understood the bill address to the soldier listed his as the “owner or person liable” for the tax owed on Cathal Brugh...
Property Tax Bill For Entire Barracks Sent To Soldier
A solider has received a property tax bill for his entire Dublin barracks. It is understood the bill address to the soldier listed his as the “owner or person liable” for the tax owed on Cathal Brugh...
Irish News, Apr 18, 2013
Rhino Heads Stolen From Museum Archive
Gardaí have launched an investigation into the theft of Rhino heads and horns from the National Museum Archives in Swords, Co Dublin. Around 22:40 on Wednesday night three masked men entered the arch...
Rhino Heads Stolen From Museum Archive
Gardaí have launched an investigation into the theft of Rhino heads and horns from the National Museum Archives in Swords, Co Dublin. Around 22:40 on Wednesday night three masked men entered the arch...
Irish News, Apr 17, 2013
Government Regroup After Croke Park Extension Defeat
As the government regroup following yesterdays rejection of the Croke Park Extension proposals, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said they have to and will make €300 million of savings from the public sector ...
Government Regroup After Croke Park Extension Defeat
As the government regroup following yesterdays rejection of the Croke Park Extension proposals, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said they have to and will make €300 million of savings from the public sector ...
Irish News, Apr 17, 2013
Halappanavar Inquest Hears Termination 'Was Warranted By Law'
A termination of Savita Halappanavar's pregnancy “was warranted by law” on the morning of Wednesday 24 October, an expert witness has told the inquest into her death. Now in its sixth day the inquest...
Halappanavar Inquest Hears Termination 'Was Warranted By Law'
A termination of Savita Halappanavar's pregnancy “was warranted by law” on the morning of Wednesday 24 October, an expert witness has told the inquest into her death. Now in its sixth day the inquest...
Irish News, Apr 17, 2013
Off-Duty Garda Attacked With Samurai Sword
A court has heard how an off-duty garda was attacked with a samurai sword as he chased two men who had just robbed a shop. Detective Garda Shane Kelly saw the raiders flee from the scene and chased t...
Off-Duty Garda Attacked With Samurai Sword
A court has heard how an off-duty garda was attacked with a samurai sword as he chased two men who had just robbed a shop. Detective Garda Shane Kelly saw the raiders flee from the scene and chased t...
Irish News, Apr 17, 2013
Castlebar Councillor Calls For Hoodie Ban
An independent Castlebar, Co Mayo councillor has urged the town to consider banning people from wearing hoodies because criminals are using them to avoid identification. A number of recent crimes in ...
Castlebar Councillor Calls For Hoodie Ban
An independent Castlebar, Co Mayo councillor has urged the town to consider banning people from wearing hoodies because criminals are using them to avoid identification. A number of recent crimes in ...
Irish News, Apr 17, 2013
Ryan Murder Suspect Linked To Heroin Find
A prime suspect for the murder of Real IRA boss Alan Ryan has been linked to the seizure of heroin with a potential street value of more than €5m. The drugs was uncovered at a derelict house in Garry...
Ryan Murder Suspect Linked To Heroin Find
A prime suspect for the murder of Real IRA boss Alan Ryan has been linked to the seizure of heroin with a potential street value of more than €5m. The drugs was uncovered at a derelict house in Garry...
Irish News, Apr 17, 2013
Irish Pubs Continue To Decline
Newly published research has revealed that alcohol sales in pubs has continued to decline while increases in related taxes have thrown the wider industry into further “chaos”. The report, compiled by...
Irish Pubs Continue To Decline
Newly published research has revealed that alcohol sales in pubs has continued to decline while increases in related taxes have thrown the wider industry into further “chaos”. The report, compiled by...
Irish News, Apr 17, 2013
Senior Garda Association Calls For End Of Recruitment Embargo
An embargo on garda recruitment should be lifted, the Association of Garda Superintendents has said, who say the strength of the force is at a critically low level. The association, which represents ...
Senior Garda Association Calls For End Of Recruitment Embargo
An embargo on garda recruitment should be lifted, the Association of Garda Superintendents has said, who say the strength of the force is at a critically low level. The association, which represents ...
Irish News, Apr 17, 2013
Motorcyclist Killed In Co Kildare Crash
A 30-year-old man has died after his motorcycle collided with a car at Dagwelds Cross, Blackwood in Naas at around 7.30pm on Tuesday evening. The as-yet-unidentified motorcyclist was taken to Naas Ge...
Motorcyclist Killed In Co Kildare Crash
A 30-year-old man has died after his motorcycle collided with a car at Dagwelds Cross, Blackwood in Naas at around 7.30pm on Tuesday evening. The as-yet-unidentified motorcyclist was taken to Naas Ge...
Irish News, Apr 17, 2013
Significant Rise In Science And Tech Course Applications
The last five years have seen a seen a significant increase in the number of application to study science, technology and engineering at third level. The Higher Education Authority, which analysed CA...
Significant Rise In Science And Tech Course Applications
The last five years have seen a seen a significant increase in the number of application to study science, technology and engineering at third level. The Higher Education Authority, which analysed CA...
Irish News, Apr 16, 2013
Unions Split In Croke Park II Extension Vote
The Croke park II agreement has been accepted by the Prison Officers' Association (POA), who voted yes with a majority of 28%. The POA had recommended acceptance. The vote resulted in 64% for and 36%...
Unions Split In Croke Park II Extension Vote
The Croke park II agreement has been accepted by the Prison Officers' Association (POA), who voted yes with a majority of 28%. The POA had recommended acceptance. The vote resulted in 64% for and 36%...
Irish News, Apr 16, 2013
Government Agree €21 Deal With World Food Programme
A €21m, three-year strategic partnership has been agreed between the government and the UN World Food Programme (WFP), the world's largest humanitarian agency. The agreement was signed on Monday by A...
Government Agree €21 Deal With World Food Programme
A €21m, three-year strategic partnership has been agreed between the government and the UN World Food Programme (WFP), the world's largest humanitarian agency. The agreement was signed on Monday by A...
Irish News, Apr 16, 2013
New Abortion Bill To Be Published By Summer
The new 'Protection of Maternal Life Bill' will be published before the summer. The new law on abortion was part of a discussion about legislation to be given top priority in the new term of the Dail...
New Abortion Bill To Be Published By Summer
The new 'Protection of Maternal Life Bill' will be published before the summer. The new law on abortion was part of a discussion about legislation to be given top priority in the new term of the Dail...
Irish News, Apr 16, 2013
Symphysiotomy Legislation To be Accepted By Govt
A private members' legislation lifting the Statute of Limitations for women affected by symphysiotomy has been accepted by the government, RTÉ News has reported. It is understood that Sinn Féin's Cao...
Symphysiotomy Legislation To be Accepted By Govt
A private members' legislation lifting the Statute of Limitations for women affected by symphysiotomy has been accepted by the government, RTÉ News has reported. It is understood that Sinn Féin's Cao...
Irish News, Apr 16, 2013
AJI Issue Statement Of Support In Row Over Judicial Independence
Comments on judicial independence, made by Mr Justice Peter Kelly have been backed by the Association of Judges of Ireland (AJI). Supreme Court Judge Justice Adrian Hardiman said it would be unwise n...
AJI Issue Statement Of Support In Row Over Judicial Independence
Comments on judicial independence, made by Mr Justice Peter Kelly have been backed by the Association of Judges of Ireland (AJI). Supreme Court Judge Justice Adrian Hardiman said it would be unwise n...
Irish News, Apr 16, 2013
Report Into Horse Meat To Be Published
The European Comission will publish thousands of test results from across the European Union, aimed at establishing the degree to which beef products were contaminated by horse meat. This is expected...
Report Into Horse Meat To Be Published
The European Comission will publish thousands of test results from across the European Union, aimed at establishing the degree to which beef products were contaminated by horse meat. This is expected...
Irish News, Apr 16, 2013
TDs Postpone Gay Marriage Referendum
TDs have called for a postponement of the a referendum on gay marriage to separate it completely from the timing of the abortion legislation. Following a constitutional think-tank backing same-sex ma...
TDs Postpone Gay Marriage Referendum
TDs have called for a postponement of the a referendum on gay marriage to separate it completely from the timing of the abortion legislation. Following a constitutional think-tank backing same-sex ma...
Irish News, Apr 16, 2013
PSEU Vote In Favour Of Croke Park II
61% of the Public Service Executive Union, representing mid-ranking civil servants, have voted to accept the Croke Park II proposals. With a turnout of 74%, 61% voted in favour and 39% against. Gene...
PSEU Vote In Favour Of Croke Park II
61% of the Public Service Executive Union, representing mid-ranking civil servants, have voted to accept the Croke Park II proposals. With a turnout of 74%, 61% voted in favour and 39% against. Gene...
Irish News, Apr 16, 2013
Arrest Made Following Dublin City Knife Attacks
A man has been arrested in connection with two stabbing and an assault in Dublin city centre around 01:00 on Tuesday morning. It is understood that a 31-year-old man was found with stab wounds on Gra...
Arrest Made Following Dublin City Knife Attacks
A man has been arrested in connection with two stabbing and an assault in Dublin city centre around 01:00 on Tuesday morning. It is understood that a 31-year-old man was found with stab wounds on Gra...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2013
Top Civil Servants Refuse To Support Proposed New Agreement
Higher civil servants have rejected the proposed new Croke Park Agreement. Members of the Association of Higher Civil and Public Servants voted against the agreement, with 85% refusing to support the...
Top Civil Servants Refuse To Support Proposed New Agreement
Higher civil servants have rejected the proposed new Croke Park Agreement. Members of the Association of Higher Civil and Public Servants voted against the agreement, with 85% refusing to support the...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2013
Ireland Signs €21m Partnership Agreement
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney T.D, and the Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello T.D., today signed a three-year Strategic Partnership Agreement with the ...
Ireland Signs €21m Partnership Agreement
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney T.D, and the Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello T.D., today signed a three-year Strategic Partnership Agreement with the ...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2013
Jim Corr To Appear In Commercial Court Over Bank Debt
Musician Jim Corr has been ordered to appear before Commercial Court in May over a €1.4m debt to ACC Bank. He is to be cross-examined by lawyers, and the court heard his solicitors were no longer rep...
Jim Corr To Appear In Commercial Court Over Bank Debt
Musician Jim Corr has been ordered to appear before Commercial Court in May over a €1.4m debt to ACC Bank. He is to be cross-examined by lawyers, and the court heard his solicitors were no longer rep...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2013
Further Allocation Of Grants Announced For Digital Skills Training
Minister for Communications, Energy & Natural Resources, Pat Rabbitte, today announced he is making a further allocation of grants available for digital skills training under the BenefIT scheme. The ...
Further Allocation Of Grants Announced For Digital Skills Training
Minister for Communications, Energy & Natural Resources, Pat Rabbitte, today announced he is making a further allocation of grants available for digital skills training under the BenefIT scheme. The ...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2013
Minister Denies Suggestion Of Political Interference In Judicial System
Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has spoken out and said any suggestion that there was political interference in Ireland's judicial system would do damage to its international reputation. He was res...
Minister Denies Suggestion Of Political Interference In Judicial System
Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has spoken out and said any suggestion that there was political interference in Ireland's judicial system would do damage to its international reputation. He was res...
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry evening with some sunshine to end the day, then staying dry overnight with clear periods. It will be a milder night with light southeast winds. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
