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Irish News, Jan 21, 2014
State Agrees To Pay Half Of Right-To-Die Case Costs
The majority of the bill for an unsuccessful legal challenge over the right to die will be paid for by the State. Marie Fleming, who died last month, lost her challenge over the right to die when the...
State Agrees To Pay Half Of Right-To-Die Case Costs
The majority of the bill for an unsuccessful legal challenge over the right to die will be paid for by the State. Marie Fleming, who died last month, lost her challenge over the right to die when the...
Irish News, Jan 21, 2014
Hospital And Consultants Apologise Over Baby's Death
The parents of a boy who died shortly after birth have received an apology from the hospital and obstetricians involved. At the High Court Mount Carmel Hospital and consultant obstetricians Valerie D...
Hospital And Consultants Apologise Over Baby's Death
The parents of a boy who died shortly after birth have received an apology from the hospital and obstetricians involved. At the High Court Mount Carmel Hospital and consultant obstetricians Valerie D...
Irish News, Jan 21, 2014
Extradition Of Child Abuse Facilitator Wanted In US Adjourned Another Week
The man described by the FBI as "the largest facilitator of child porn in the world" has been further remanded in custody as his extradition trial is put back by another week. 28-year-old Eric Eoin M...
Extradition Of Child Abuse Facilitator Wanted In US Adjourned Another Week
The man described by the FBI as "the largest facilitator of child porn in the world" has been further remanded in custody as his extradition trial is put back by another week. 28-year-old Eric Eoin M...
Irish News, Jan 21, 2014
Two Arrested After High-Speed Chase With Stolen Car
Two men have been arrested in connection with a high-speed chase involving dozens of patrol vehicles and a garda helicopter. Gardaí have said that the pursuit started at around 03:00 in Kinnegad, Co ...
Two Arrested After High-Speed Chase With Stolen Car
Two men have been arrested in connection with a high-speed chase involving dozens of patrol vehicles and a garda helicopter. Gardaí have said that the pursuit started at around 03:00 in Kinnegad, Co ...
Irish News, Jan 21, 2014
Man Charged With West Cork Arson Attacks
A man has been charged with a series of arson attacks in Skibbereen, west Cork. 30-year-old Sean Byrne, of Bohernabreegha, Drimoleague, appeared at Clonakilty District Court accused of six separate a...
Man Charged With West Cork Arson Attacks
A man has been charged with a series of arson attacks in Skibbereen, west Cork. 30-year-old Sean Byrne, of Bohernabreegha, Drimoleague, appeared at Clonakilty District Court accused of six separate a...
Irish News, Jan 21, 2014
Unions To Ballot Members Over Aviation Pension Dispute
In a dispute over pensions union members at the Dublin Airport Authority, Aer Lingus and Shannon Airport are to be balloted over possible industrial action. The dispute is over a deficit of some €800...
Unions To Ballot Members Over Aviation Pension Dispute
In a dispute over pensions union members at the Dublin Airport Authority, Aer Lingus and Shannon Airport are to be balloted over possible industrial action. The dispute is over a deficit of some €800...
Irish News, Jan 21, 2014
Govt To Open New 'One-Person' Vatican Embassy
More than two years after being closed for financial reasons, the government is to re-open an embassy in the Vatican. The new "one-person" embassy is to be established alongside four others in Indone...
Govt To Open New 'One-Person' Vatican Embassy
More than two years after being closed for financial reasons, the government is to re-open an embassy in the Vatican. The new "one-person" embassy is to be established alongside four others in Indone...
Irish News, Jan 21, 2014
Four Arrested Over Serious Assault In Dublin
Gardaí in Dublin have arrested two men and two woman in connection with a serious assault in the early hours of Sunday morning. Garda say that a man in his 20s remains in serious condition in hospita...
Four Arrested Over Serious Assault In Dublin
Gardaí in Dublin have arrested two men and two woman in connection with a serious assault in the early hours of Sunday morning. Garda say that a man in his 20s remains in serious condition in hospita...
Irish News, Jan 21, 2014
Five Arrested Over Mobile Phone Thefts
Gardaí have arrested five people in connection with a series of mobile phone robberies in Dublin city centre. The arrests occurred during planned search operations in Fairview, Finglas and Rathcoole....
Five Arrested Over Mobile Phone Thefts
Gardaí have arrested five people in connection with a series of mobile phone robberies in Dublin city centre. The arrests occurred during planned search operations in Fairview, Finglas and Rathcoole....
Irish News, Jan 20, 2014
Trust Launches Legal Action Against Biomass Power Plant
A legal challenge has been launched over a 10 year permit granted to a peat and biomass-fuelled power station in CO Offaly, arguing that Bord Pleanála’s decision to grant planning permission may have ...
Trust Launches Legal Action Against Biomass Power Plant
A legal challenge has been launched over a 10 year permit granted to a peat and biomass-fuelled power station in CO Offaly, arguing that Bord Pleanála’s decision to grant planning permission may have ...
Irish News, Jan 20, 2014
Women Urged To Take Free Cervical Cancer Tests
Woman aged 25 to 60 have been urged to take advantage of free smear tests as part of the European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. Launching its Pearls of Wisdom campaign, the Irish Family Planning A...
Women Urged To Take Free Cervical Cancer Tests
Woman aged 25 to 60 have been urged to take advantage of free smear tests as part of the European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. Launching its Pearls of Wisdom campaign, the Irish Family Planning A...
Irish News, Jan 20, 2014
Industrial Action Underway At Department Of Agriculture
Industrial action has been launched by more than 600 employees of the Department of Agriculture, in a move which could affect food exports and payments to farmers. It is understood that the departmen...
Industrial Action Underway At Department Of Agriculture
Industrial action has been launched by more than 600 employees of the Department of Agriculture, in a move which could affect food exports and payments to farmers. It is understood that the departmen...
Irish News, Jan 20, 2014
Sinn Féin Urge Govt To Prioritise Social Housing
The government has been urged to prioritise the building of new social housing in the final two years of its term. Highlighting the rising need for housing, increasing rent and concerns over the cond...
Sinn Féin Urge Govt To Prioritise Social Housing
The government has been urged to prioritise the building of new social housing in the final two years of its term. Highlighting the rising need for housing, increasing rent and concerns over the cond...
Irish News, Jan 20, 2014
'Free' Water Allocation Could Lead To Higher Charges
The cost of providing "free" water will most likely be passed on to customers, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has said. According to the Irish Independent, a report claims that cus...
'Free' Water Allocation Could Lead To Higher Charges
The cost of providing "free" water will most likely be passed on to customers, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has said. According to the Irish Independent, a report claims that cus...
Irish News, Jan 20, 2014
Irish Workers Not To Be Affected By Intel Cuts
The Irish workforce for computer giant Intel are not expected to be affected by their recent announcement of staff reductions. Speaking on RTÉ News, Intel Ireland said there was "no indication" that ...
Irish Workers Not To Be Affected By Intel Cuts
The Irish workforce for computer giant Intel are not expected to be affected by their recent announcement of staff reductions. Speaking on RTÉ News, Intel Ireland said there was "no indication" that ...
Irish News, Jan 20, 2014
Ireland's Largest Trade Show Open At RDS
Ireland's largest international trade fair, Showcase, is underway in Dublin's RDS arena. Now in its 38th some 26 countries are using the event to showcase their trades, with organisers estimating sal...
Ireland's Largest Trade Show Open At RDS
Ireland's largest international trade fair, Showcase, is underway in Dublin's RDS arena. Now in its 38th some 26 countries are using the event to showcase their trades, with organisers estimating sal...
Irish News, Jan 20, 2014
Teachers Unions To Ballot Members Over Junior Cert Reforms
Two of the State's main teachers unions are to ballot their members on the proposed changes to the Junior Cert qualification. The Teachers' Unions and ASTI have said that their members are concerned...
Teachers Unions To Ballot Members Over Junior Cert Reforms
Two of the State's main teachers unions are to ballot their members on the proposed changes to the Junior Cert qualification. The Teachers' Unions and ASTI have said that their members are concerned...
Irish News, Jan 20, 2014
Eircom Launch eVision TV Service
eVision TV services, offering 34 channels, has been launched by Eircom. Costing €10 a month, the service will offer 34 channels with a free set-top-box, which includes 240 hours of recording space. ...
Eircom Launch eVision TV Service
eVision TV services, offering 34 channels, has been launched by Eircom. Costing €10 a month, the service will offer 34 channels with a free set-top-box, which includes 240 hours of recording space. ...
Irish News, Jan 17, 2014
Ireland Property Crash Is Over - NAMA
The property crash in Ireland is over, according to the Chairman of the National Asset Management Agency Frank Daly. Mr Daly was speaking at a briefing in Cork when he said that property market had m...
Ireland Property Crash Is Over - NAMA
The property crash in Ireland is over, according to the Chairman of the National Asset Management Agency Frank Daly. Mr Daly was speaking at a briefing in Cork when he said that property market had m...
Irish News, Jan 17, 2014
Woman And Child Hit By Car While Walking On Dublin Street
A woman has been killed after being hit by a car as she pushed a pram along a Dublin street. Gardaí have reported that the woman in her 30s was killed and a child injured when they were hit by a car ...
Woman And Child Hit By Car While Walking On Dublin Street
A woman has been killed after being hit by a car as she pushed a pram along a Dublin street. Gardaí have reported that the woman in her 30s was killed and a child injured when they were hit by a car ...
Irish News, Jan 17, 2014
26-Year-Old Man Killed In Farming Accident
A man has been killed in a farming accident in Knockea, Co Cork. According to reports the 26-year-old man was found trapped under a trailer at around 12:45am. The man was pronounced dead at the scen...
26-Year-Old Man Killed In Farming Accident
A man has been killed in a farming accident in Knockea, Co Cork. According to reports the 26-year-old man was found trapped under a trailer at around 12:45am. The man was pronounced dead at the scen...
Irish News, Jan 17, 2014
Gardaí Officers Treated In Hospital After Crash
Two gardaí officers have received hospital treatment after their patrol car was involved in a collision. The patrol car collided with a car at around 11:00 on Thursday in Kilmallock in Co Limerick, a...
Gardaí Officers Treated In Hospital After Crash
Two gardaí officers have received hospital treatment after their patrol car was involved in a collision. The patrol car collided with a car at around 11:00 on Thursday in Kilmallock in Co Limerick, a...
Irish News, Jan 17, 2014
Four Injured In Apartment Fire
Four people, including a child, are receiving hospital treatment after being injured in a fire in Balbriggan, Co Dublin. Emergency services were call at around 01:00 on Friday to an apartment at Land...
Four Injured In Apartment Fire
Four people, including a child, are receiving hospital treatment after being injured in a fire in Balbriggan, Co Dublin. Emergency services were call at around 01:00 on Friday to an apartment at Land...
Irish News, Jan 17, 2014
Construction Of New Cork Jail To Begin
The construction of a new €35 million jail in Cork is to begin on Monday, expected to replace the current prison by the end of 2015. The new jail however has been criticised for being built to hold t...
Construction Of New Cork Jail To Begin
The construction of a new €35 million jail in Cork is to begin on Monday, expected to replace the current prison by the end of 2015. The new jail however has been criticised for being built to hold t...
Irish News, Jan 17, 2014
Protests Held Over Jailing Of 79-Year-Old Woman
A protest has been held at the Department of Justice over the jailing of a 79-year-old woman for defy a court order in relation to a charge of trespass at Shannon Airport. The Irish Anti-War Movement...
Protests Held Over Jailing Of 79-Year-Old Woman
A protest has been held at the Department of Justice over the jailing of a 79-year-old woman for defy a court order in relation to a charge of trespass at Shannon Airport. The Irish Anti-War Movement...
Irish News, Jan 17, 2014
DSP Introduce Short-Notice Signing For Jobseekers
The unemployed will be expected to sign on at short notice in a move to tackle potential welfare fraud, the Department of Social Protection has announced. Letters have been sent to some jobseekers, w...
DSP Introduce Short-Notice Signing For Jobseekers
The unemployed will be expected to sign on at short notice in a move to tackle potential welfare fraud, the Department of Social Protection has announced. Letters have been sent to some jobseekers, w...
Irish News, Jan 17, 2014
CIF Predict 10,000 Job Boost For Construction Industry
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) have predicted that up to 10,000 jobs could be created in the construction industry in the coming year. The CIF claim that the jobs boost will be driven by ...
CIF Predict 10,000 Job Boost For Construction Industry
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) have predicted that up to 10,000 jobs could be created in the construction industry in the coming year. The CIF claim that the jobs boost will be driven by ...
Irish News, Jan 16, 2014
Environment Minister Estimates Storm Damage Repair Bill
The cost of repairs to roads, piers and harbours damaged by the recent severe weather has been estimated at €65m, the Government has announced. Environment Minister Phil Hogan unveiled the first esti...
Environment Minister Estimates Storm Damage Repair Bill
The cost of repairs to roads, piers and harbours damaged by the recent severe weather has been estimated at €65m, the Government has announced. Environment Minister Phil Hogan unveiled the first esti...
Irish News, Jan 16, 2014
Sinn Féin Move On Revised Charities Act
Sinn Féin have moved to fully enact the Charities Act 2009, which was put on hold in 2011 due to the cost of establishing a regulator. Speaking about the party's Charities (Amendment) Bill 2014, Just...
Sinn Féin Move On Revised Charities Act
Sinn Féin have moved to fully enact the Charities Act 2009, which was put on hold in 2011 due to the cost of establishing a regulator. Speaking about the party's Charities (Amendment) Bill 2014, Just...
Irish News, Jan 16, 2014
Thomas Cook Customers To Be Offered Refunds
Following the announcement that Thomas Cook will no longer trade in Ireland, the travel agent has said it will offer any customers due to travel before 30 April a refund or alternative package. Until...
Thomas Cook Customers To Be Offered Refunds
Following the announcement that Thomas Cook will no longer trade in Ireland, the travel agent has said it will offer any customers due to travel before 30 April a refund or alternative package. Until...
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Ireland WeatherToday:Dry, bright start this morning with best of sunshine in the west. Thickening cloud over Down and Antrim this morning with a few showers, extending westwards this afternoon. Lighter winds. Maximum temperature 16 °C.Tonight:Rather cloudy and mainly dry at first, then showery outbreaks of rain extending westwards to most places during the night, turning heavier towards morning. Light winds. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
