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Irish News, Nov 20, 2007
No Tax Break In Budget?
The author of next month's long-awaited 2008 Budget won't give much away - literally. Although the details are still under wraps, Minister for Finance Brian Cowen has all but ruled out tax cuts due t...
No Tax Break In Budget?
The author of next month's long-awaited 2008 Budget won't give much away - literally. Although the details are still under wraps, Minister for Finance Brian Cowen has all but ruled out tax cuts due t...
Irish News, Nov 20, 2007
MLAs Appeal To Lenihan On 'Injustice' Family
An Irish 'injustice' is to be targeted through a cross-party motion from the NI Assembly. Irish Justice Minister Brian Lenihan is being urged by a range of Stormont Assembly members to intervene in t...
MLAs Appeal To Lenihan On 'Injustice' Family
An Irish 'injustice' is to be targeted through a cross-party motion from the NI Assembly. Irish Justice Minister Brian Lenihan is being urged by a range of Stormont Assembly members to intervene in t...
Irish News, Nov 20, 2007
Fuel Costs Crippling Fishing Industry
The Government is being lobbied to follow the French example and move to help Irish fishermen meet escalating fuel costs. The fishermen's federation has highlighted the serious problems members are f...
Fuel Costs Crippling Fishing Industry
The Government is being lobbied to follow the French example and move to help Irish fishermen meet escalating fuel costs. The fishermen's federation has highlighted the serious problems members are f...
Irish News, Nov 20, 2007
Fifty Repossessions Underway
An average of seven families could be losing their homes every single week in the run-up to Christmas due to difficulties meeting rapidly rising mortgage repayments. Reports this morning say more tha...
Fifty Repossessions Underway
An average of seven families could be losing their homes every single week in the run-up to Christmas due to difficulties meeting rapidly rising mortgage repayments. Reports this morning say more tha...
Irish News, Nov 19, 2007
Two Held On Latvian Mum's Killing
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Baiba Saulite in Dublin last year. The men are being questioned on suspicion of withholding information related to the murder of the 28-yea...
Two Held On Latvian Mum's Killing
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Baiba Saulite in Dublin last year. The men are being questioned on suspicion of withholding information related to the murder of the 28-yea...
Irish News, Nov 19, 2007
Young Christmas Workers Rights’ To Be Protected
Billy Kelleher, Minister for Labour Affairs, has warned shops, bars, restaurants and other businesses employing teenagers in the run into and during Christmas that they must protect the rights of thes...
Young Christmas Workers Rights’ To Be Protected
Billy Kelleher, Minister for Labour Affairs, has warned shops, bars, restaurants and other businesses employing teenagers in the run into and during Christmas that they must protect the rights of thes...
Irish News, Nov 19, 2007
Lifeboat Saves Cork Harbour Kayak Man
A man was rescued after his kayak capsized in Cork harbour on Sunday morning. It is understood that the incident happened around 10.45am on Sunday. The man is believed to have been in the water for ...
Lifeboat Saves Cork Harbour Kayak Man
A man was rescued after his kayak capsized in Cork harbour on Sunday morning. It is understood that the incident happened around 10.45am on Sunday. The man is believed to have been in the water for ...
Irish News, Nov 19, 2007
Man In Court Over Cork Heroin Seizure
A 34-year-old man has appeared in court in Co Cork charged in connection with a heroin seizure in Bandon last Friday. Raymond Tanner, from Casement Street in Clonakilty, was charged with possession f...
Man In Court Over Cork Heroin Seizure
A 34-year-old man has appeared in court in Co Cork charged in connection with a heroin seizure in Bandon last Friday. Raymond Tanner, from Casement Street in Clonakilty, was charged with possession f...
Irish News, Nov 19, 2007
Dublin Bus Drivers Return To Work
Drivers at Dublin Bus' Harristown Depot returned to work on Monday morning after voting in favour of recommendations made by the Labour Court in a dispute which has caused travel disruption for bus pa...
Dublin Bus Drivers Return To Work
Drivers at Dublin Bus' Harristown Depot returned to work on Monday morning after voting in favour of recommendations made by the Labour Court in a dispute which has caused travel disruption for bus pa...
Irish News, Nov 19, 2007
Aer Lingus Strike Off
This week's planned industrial action at Aer Lingus is off. Up to 30,000 air passengers - including many from Northern Ireland travelling through Dublin to the European Cup qualifier match with Spain...
Aer Lingus Strike Off
This week's planned industrial action at Aer Lingus is off. Up to 30,000 air passengers - including many from Northern Ireland travelling through Dublin to the European Cup qualifier match with Spain...
Irish News, Nov 19, 2007
Actor Arrested At Dublin Airport
Cork-born actor Jonathan Rhys-Meyers was arrested at Dublin airport on Sunday afternoon. The 30-year-old actor was charged with being drunk and disorderly and with a breach of the peace, after he was...
Actor Arrested At Dublin Airport
Cork-born actor Jonathan Rhys-Meyers was arrested at Dublin airport on Sunday afternoon. The 30-year-old actor was charged with being drunk and disorderly and with a breach of the peace, after he was...
Irish News, Nov 19, 2007
Minister Invests In Enterprise Centres
A partenership arrangement between Enterprise Ireland and local communities has paid off sooner than expected - creating thousdands of jobs as a result. Micheál Martin, Minister for Enterprise, Trade...
Minister Invests In Enterprise Centres
A partenership arrangement between Enterprise Ireland and local communities has paid off sooner than expected - creating thousdands of jobs as a result. Micheál Martin, Minister for Enterprise, Trade...
Irish News, Nov 16, 2007
Arrest Over Dublin Cocaine Seizure
A man has been arrested after Gardaí seized cocaine with an estimated street value of €280,000 in Dublin on Thursday night. Gardaí found 4kg of the drug when they stopped a car on the Malahide Road s...
Arrest Over Dublin Cocaine Seizure
A man has been arrested after Gardaí seized cocaine with an estimated street value of €280,000 in Dublin on Thursday night. Gardaí found 4kg of the drug when they stopped a car on the Malahide Road s...
Irish News, Nov 16, 2007
Man Killed in Laois House Fire
The body of a 70-year-old man has been found in a house destroyed by fire in Co. Laois. The fire broke out shortly after 2am on Friday morning at a thatched cottage in the Heath, near Portaloise wher...
Man Killed in Laois House Fire
The body of a 70-year-old man has been found in a house destroyed by fire in Co. Laois. The fire broke out shortly after 2am on Friday morning at a thatched cottage in the Heath, near Portaloise wher...
Irish News, Nov 16, 2007
Garda Injured In Co Tipperary Attack
A Garda suffered minor injuries after being attack by a several men in Co Tipperary on Thursday night. The incident happened around 8:30pm, when the officer stopped a car between Clogheen and the Vee...
Garda Injured In Co Tipperary Attack
A Garda suffered minor injuries after being attack by a several men in Co Tipperary on Thursday night. The incident happened around 8:30pm, when the officer stopped a car between Clogheen and the Vee...
Irish News, Nov 16, 2007
Man Held Over Airport Drugs Seizure
A 30-year-old man has been arrested after customs officers at Dublin Airport seized cocaine with an estimated street value of €70,000 on Thursday. It is understood that the man, reported to be Polish...
Man Held Over Airport Drugs Seizure
A 30-year-old man has been arrested after customs officers at Dublin Airport seized cocaine with an estimated street value of €70,000 on Thursday. It is understood that the man, reported to be Polish...
Irish News, Nov 16, 2007
€107m Rail Line Redevelopment Begins
Work is now underway on phase one of the €106.5m Western Rail Corridor redevelopment. The laying of tracks has begun on the line between Ennis and Athenry. The investment project delivered by Iarnr...
€107m Rail Line Redevelopment Begins
Work is now underway on phase one of the €106.5m Western Rail Corridor redevelopment. The laying of tracks has begun on the line between Ennis and Athenry. The investment project delivered by Iarnr...
Irish News, Nov 16, 2007
Quinn Group's Pre-tax Profit Reaches €326m
Profits have soared at Country Fermanagh based Quinn Group. According to the latest annual report pre-tax profit has risen from €326 million in 2005 to staggering €433 million 2006. Group turnover r...
Quinn Group's Pre-tax Profit Reaches €326m
Profits have soared at Country Fermanagh based Quinn Group. According to the latest annual report pre-tax profit has risen from €326 million in 2005 to staggering €433 million 2006. Group turnover r...
Irish News, Nov 16, 2007
Dublin Devices Probed As Belfast Alert Continues
The bomb disposal unit is investigating two suspect devices - believed to be pipe bombs - found in Fairview Park in Dublin this morning and gardaí officers are also investigating a suspicious package ...
Dublin Devices Probed As Belfast Alert Continues
The bomb disposal unit is investigating two suspect devices - believed to be pipe bombs - found in Fairview Park in Dublin this morning and gardaí officers are also investigating a suspicious package ...
Irish News, Nov 16, 2007
Talks Underway In Aer Lingus Dispute
Aer Lingus management and union officials are engaged in talks with the National Implementation Body in a bid to avert strike action next week. According to reports, the situation is very difficult b...
Talks Underway In Aer Lingus Dispute
Aer Lingus management and union officials are engaged in talks with the National Implementation Body in a bid to avert strike action next week. According to reports, the situation is very difficult b...
Irish News, Nov 15, 2007
Police Held Up During 'IRA' Kildare Hotel Robbery
Former members of the IRA are said to be the chief suspects in a spate of armed robberies on hotels in the midlands, including this morning's raid Co Kildare. Two gardaí were held at gunpoint during ...
Police Held Up During 'IRA' Kildare Hotel Robbery
Former members of the IRA are said to be the chief suspects in a spate of armed robberies on hotels in the midlands, including this morning's raid Co Kildare. Two gardaí were held at gunpoint during ...
Irish News, Nov 15, 2007
Ombudsman Probes Garda Raid Death
An investigation has been launched after a 22-year-old man fell ill and died during a Garda search of his home in Cork on Wednesday night. Gardaí had begun the search at the house in the Gurranabrahe...
Ombudsman Probes Garda Raid Death
An investigation has been launched after a 22-year-old man fell ill and died during a Garda search of his home in Cork on Wednesday night. Gardaí had begun the search at the house in the Gurranabrahe...
Irish News, Nov 15, 2007
Court Appearance On Carlow Murder Charge
A 23-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a woman in Co Carlow earlier this week. Ciara Campbell, 22, who was originally from Belfast, was found dead in her house in Ardmore ...
Court Appearance On Carlow Murder Charge
A 23-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a woman in Co Carlow earlier this week. Ciara Campbell, 22, who was originally from Belfast, was found dead in her house in Ardmore ...
Irish News, Nov 15, 2007
Jobs To Be Lost At Cider Makers
Bulmer's cider factory in Co Tipperary is to shed a substantial number of jobs. Staff have beent told that 140 workers are to lose their jobs at Bulmers facility in Clonmel, Co Tipperary. Although i...
Jobs To Be Lost At Cider Makers
Bulmer's cider factory in Co Tipperary is to shed a substantial number of jobs. Staff have beent told that 140 workers are to lose their jobs at Bulmers facility in Clonmel, Co Tipperary. Although i...
Irish News, Nov 15, 2007
Union Calls For All-Out Aer Lingus Strike
SIPTU has confirmed that it has applied to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions for an all-out strike by all unionised workers at Aer Lingus. The moves comes after it emerged on Wednesday that the airl...
Union Calls For All-Out Aer Lingus Strike
SIPTU has confirmed that it has applied to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions for an all-out strike by all unionised workers at Aer Lingus. The moves comes after it emerged on Wednesday that the airl...
Irish News, Nov 15, 2007
Former Fianna Fáil TD Dies
Former Fianna Fáil TD Hugh Gibbons has died at the age of 91. Dr Gibbons served as a TD in Dáil Éireann for 12 years, from 1965-1977. Gibbons, who worked as a medical doctor before entering the wor...
Former Fianna Fáil TD Dies
Former Fianna Fáil TD Hugh Gibbons has died at the age of 91. Dr Gibbons served as a TD in Dáil Éireann for 12 years, from 1965-1977. Gibbons, who worked as a medical doctor before entering the wor...
Irish News, Nov 15, 2007
Witness Risking Contempt At Tribunal
A witness at the Morris Tribunal is risking contempt of a High Court order and could face daily fines or imprisonment. Frank McBrearty Snr has refused to give evidence at the tribunal probing claims ...
Witness Risking Contempt At Tribunal
A witness at the Morris Tribunal is risking contempt of a High Court order and could face daily fines or imprisonment. Frank McBrearty Snr has refused to give evidence at the tribunal probing claims ...
Irish News, Nov 15, 2007
Dublin Bus Dispute Continues
The Dublin Bus dispute has entered its fourth day with little sign of a resolution. Separate talks between officials from the National Bus and Rail Workers' Union (NBRU) and SIPTU and Dublin Bus mana...
Dublin Bus Dispute Continues
The Dublin Bus dispute has entered its fourth day with little sign of a resolution. Separate talks between officials from the National Bus and Rail Workers' Union (NBRU) and SIPTU and Dublin Bus mana...
Irish News, Nov 14, 2007
Tallagh Shooting Death Probed
A body has been found in a house in Tallaght which Gardai say is that of a man aged in his thirties. It was discovered in Donomore estate shortly after noon. The city coroner and State Pathologist h...
Tallagh Shooting Death Probed
A body has been found in a house in Tallaght which Gardai say is that of a man aged in his thirties. It was discovered in Donomore estate shortly after noon. The city coroner and State Pathologist h...
Irish News, Nov 14, 2007
Bus Drivers Protest As Dispute Continues
Around 300 bus drivers have taken part in a protest outside the headquarters of Dublin Bus as the dispute continues. The drivers marched from the Garden of Remembrance in Parnell Square to the Dublin...
Bus Drivers Protest As Dispute Continues
Around 300 bus drivers have taken part in a protest outside the headquarters of Dublin Bus as the dispute continues. The drivers marched from the Garden of Remembrance in Parnell Square to the Dublin...
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Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
