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Irish News, Oct 9, 2009
Weekend 'Reflection' On Policing Deal
The North's two main political parties will asses the potential of financial arrangement for devolved policing and justice powers this weekend. Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness said "massive p...
Weekend 'Reflection' On Policing Deal
The North's two main political parties will asses the potential of financial arrangement for devolved policing and justice powers this weekend. Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness said "massive p...
Irish News, Oct 9, 2009
New Vehicle Registrations Down 40%
The number of new vehicles licensed in September has fallen by over a third, it has been revealed today. According to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) new vehicle production was ...
New Vehicle Registrations Down 40%
The number of new vehicles licensed in September has fallen by over a third, it has been revealed today. According to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) new vehicle production was ...
Irish News, Oct 9, 2009
Dublin's Unused Property Could House Homeless
Dublin's Mayor has appealed to the Government to permit the use of the capital's currently unused housing stock to give a roof to the homeless. Mayor Ciaran Byrne of the Labour Party said there was a...
Dublin's Unused Property Could House Homeless
Dublin's Mayor has appealed to the Government to permit the use of the capital's currently unused housing stock to give a roof to the homeless. Mayor Ciaran Byrne of the Labour Party said there was a...
Irish News, Oct 9, 2009
Public Pay Is 26% Higher Than Private
The Economic and Social Research Institute claims there is a pay gap between workers in the public and private sector approaching 26%. The figures coincide with rumblings from the Government that Pub...
Public Pay Is 26% Higher Than Private
The Economic and Social Research Institute claims there is a pay gap between workers in the public and private sector approaching 26%. The figures coincide with rumblings from the Government that Pub...
Irish News, Oct 9, 2009
Bumper Christmas In Store For The North
Northern Ireland retailers could see Christmas sales that top 2008 levels if the Pound remains at current weak levels against the Euro. Earlier this year, experts said the Irish Republic's Exchequer ...
Bumper Christmas In Store For The North
Northern Ireland retailers could see Christmas sales that top 2008 levels if the Pound remains at current weak levels against the Euro. Earlier this year, experts said the Irish Republic's Exchequer ...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2009
O'Donoghue To Get €112,000 Payoff
Despite resigning in a blaze of controversy, Ceann Comhairle John O'Donoghue is to claim €112,500 after being forced out of his position. The ousted Speaker of the Dail will be eligible for a salary...
O'Donoghue To Get €112,000 Payoff
Despite resigning in a blaze of controversy, Ceann Comhairle John O'Donoghue is to claim €112,500 after being forced out of his position. The ousted Speaker of the Dail will be eligible for a salary...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2009
Prices Continue To Tumble
Government figures released today show that consumer prices have tumbled by 6.5% since September 2008. According to the Central Statistics Office, the Consumer Price Index decreased by 0.4% in the mo...
Prices Continue To Tumble
Government figures released today show that consumer prices have tumbled by 6.5% since September 2008. According to the Central Statistics Office, the Consumer Price Index decreased by 0.4% in the mo...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2009
Cabinet Begin Extra Meetings Ahead Of Budget
The Cabinet's specially convened meetings are to begin from today in preparation for this December's crucial hotly anticipated budget. Cabinet meeting's usually take place every Tuesday, but an extra...
Cabinet Begin Extra Meetings Ahead Of Budget
The Cabinet's specially convened meetings are to begin from today in preparation for this December's crucial hotly anticipated budget. Cabinet meeting's usually take place every Tuesday, but an extra...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2009
School Building Programme 'Chaotic' – FG
The opposition party has accused the Government's School Building Programme of being "chaotic" after huge surpluses were revealed today. It emerged this morning that the Department of Education had y...
School Building Programme 'Chaotic' – FG
The opposition party has accused the Government's School Building Programme of being "chaotic" after huge surpluses were revealed today. It emerged this morning that the Department of Education had y...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2009
Beer Duty 'Nine Times EU Average'
It has been revealed today that Ireland has the fourth highest excise duty on beer in Europe. The Ernst and Young Report 'Contribution Made by Beer to the European Economy' found the import tax on be...
Beer Duty 'Nine Times EU Average'
It has been revealed today that Ireland has the fourth highest excise duty on beer in Europe. The Ernst and Young Report 'Contribution Made by Beer to the European Economy' found the import tax on be...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2009
Executive 'Silo' Will Worsen Cut Backs
Behavioural changes are needed at the heart of the North's government to combat the likely cut in public expenditure, the Stormont First Minister has said. Speaking at a bankers' gathering last nigh...
Executive 'Silo' Will Worsen Cut Backs
Behavioural changes are needed at the heart of the North's government to combat the likely cut in public expenditure, the Stormont First Minister has said. Speaking at a bankers' gathering last nigh...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2009
Suicide News Reporting Clarified
Revised guidelines have been published to assist journalists with the reporting of suicide and self harm incidents across Ireland. The Department of Health is supporting the specially formulated guid...
Suicide News Reporting Clarified
Revised guidelines have been published to assist journalists with the reporting of suicide and self harm incidents across Ireland. The Department of Health is supporting the specially formulated guid...
Irish News, Oct 8, 2009
Poland's Kaczynski To Approve Lisbon
Poland's Eurosceptic President Lech Kaczynski is to sign the Lisbon Treaty into law on Sunday. It has emerged today that President Kaczynski said he would wait until Ireland had passed the referendum...
Poland's Kaczynski To Approve Lisbon
Poland's Eurosceptic President Lech Kaczynski is to sign the Lisbon Treaty into law on Sunday. It has emerged today that President Kaczynski said he would wait until Ireland had passed the referendum...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2009
Ceann Comhairle Holds Out For 'Handshake'
The Ceann Comhairle has finally succumbed to pressure over his expenses and resigned, but now faces new criticism over his timing of the move. John O'Donoghue, the Daíl Chariman, has faced a barrage ...
Ceann Comhairle Holds Out For 'Handshake'
The Ceann Comhairle has finally succumbed to pressure over his expenses and resigned, but now faces new criticism over his timing of the move. John O'Donoghue, the Daíl Chariman, has faced a barrage ...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2009
Dublin Airport Police Officer Arrested Over Drugs
A member of the Dublin Airport Police and Fire Service has been arrested after cocaine and cannabis were found in his home. The contraband, worth around €130,000, was found by detectives in a house o...
Dublin Airport Police Officer Arrested Over Drugs
A member of the Dublin Airport Police and Fire Service has been arrested after cocaine and cannabis were found in his home. The contraband, worth around €130,000, was found by detectives in a house o...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2009
FÁS Executive Charged Over €600,000 Fraud
A FÁS executive is facing charges of defrauding the discredited state training agency of more than €600,000. James Brooke-Tyrrell, 53, of Church Gate, Church Road, Greystones, Co Wicklow, sat before ...
FÁS Executive Charged Over €600,000 Fraud
A FÁS executive is facing charges of defrauding the discredited state training agency of more than €600,000. James Brooke-Tyrrell, 53, of Church Gate, Church Road, Greystones, Co Wicklow, sat before ...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2009
Army Calls For 40-year Sentences For Murder Of Soldiers
An army representative group has called for 40-year minimum sentences for the murder of defence force members. The proposal would align sentences for murdering a defence force member with that of mur...
Army Calls For 40-year Sentences For Murder Of Soldiers
An army representative group has called for 40-year minimum sentences for the murder of defence force members. The proposal would align sentences for murdering a defence force member with that of mur...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2009
Child Dies In North From Swine Flu
The tragic death of a child who was suffering from swine flu has been confirmed. The North's Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey has today expressed his deepest sympathy to the family of the unnamed y...
Child Dies In North From Swine Flu
The tragic death of a child who was suffering from swine flu has been confirmed. The North's Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey has today expressed his deepest sympathy to the family of the unnamed y...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2009
DUP Policing 'Wish List' Dismissed
An eight-page dossier handed to UK PM Gordon Brown by the DUP has been dismissed by Sinn Féin as a mere "wish list". The document is believed to contain the unionist party's terms for devolved polici...
DUP Policing 'Wish List' Dismissed
An eight-page dossier handed to UK PM Gordon Brown by the DUP has been dismissed by Sinn Féin as a mere "wish list". The document is believed to contain the unionist party's terms for devolved polici...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2009
'Instant' Fines To Tackle North's Crime
Low level criminal activity and anti-social behaviour across the North are to be subject to on-the-spot fines. The move is amongst a raft of radical new proposals unveiled today. While the Stormont ...
'Instant' Fines To Tackle North's Crime
Low level criminal activity and anti-social behaviour across the North are to be subject to on-the-spot fines. The move is amongst a raft of radical new proposals unveiled today. While the Stormont ...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2009
Gardaí Seek Woman Over Dept Of Finance Attack
Gardaí investigating the attack on the Department of Finance last month are requesting that a woman spotted in the area at the time of the attack came forward. The request for the woman to come forw...
Gardaí Seek Woman Over Dept Of Finance Attack
Gardaí investigating the attack on the Department of Finance last month are requesting that a woman spotted in the area at the time of the attack came forward. The request for the woman to come forw...
Irish News, Oct 7, 2009
Union Calls For Anti-Coca Cola Campaign
One of Ireland's largest unions has called for a boycott of Coca Cola products after the company sacked workers on the picket line. Delegates at a Siptu conference in Tralee today unanimously passed...
Union Calls For Anti-Coca Cola Campaign
One of Ireland's largest unions has called for a boycott of Coca Cola products after the company sacked workers on the picket line. Delegates at a Siptu conference in Tralee today unanimously passed...
Irish News, Oct 6, 2009
Help Sought Over Gang Related Killing
An appeal for information into the killing of a man in Dublin has been renewed over two weeks after his death. Gardai at Ballyfermot investigating the death of Jason Martin at Park West on the renewe...
Help Sought Over Gang Related Killing
An appeal for information into the killing of a man in Dublin has been renewed over two weeks after his death. Gardai at Ballyfermot investigating the death of Jason Martin at Park West on the renewe...
Irish News, Oct 6, 2009
Clinton Visit Confirmed
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will discuss a wide range of issues during her visit to the UK and Ireland later this week. The United State's most powerful diplomat, and a former First Lady, w...
Clinton Visit Confirmed
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will discuss a wide range of issues during her visit to the UK and Ireland later this week. The United State's most powerful diplomat, and a former First Lady, w...
Irish News, Oct 6, 2009
Dublin Traffic Set To Be Tackled
A number of new measures will be introduced in order to deal with Dublin's Traffic problems, it has been announced today. In one of the widest encompassing ideas, traffic speed limits in Dublin city ...
Dublin Traffic Set To Be Tackled
A number of new measures will be introduced in order to deal with Dublin's Traffic problems, it has been announced today. In one of the widest encompassing ideas, traffic speed limits in Dublin city ...
Irish News, Oct 6, 2009
FÁS Board To Be Chopped By Six
The number of board members at the chagrined State training agency will be chopped from 17 to 11, under new proposed legislation. The Labour Services Amendment Bill 2009 will introduce sweeping chang...
FÁS Board To Be Chopped By Six
The number of board members at the chagrined State training agency will be chopped from 17 to 11, under new proposed legislation. The Labour Services Amendment Bill 2009 will introduce sweeping chang...
Irish News, Oct 6, 2009
Protestant School Cutbacks Opposed
Cutbacks in non Catholic schools across the Irish Republic are being opposed. It has emerged that Protestants in the State are to 'take the fight' to the Daíl to try to halt cuts to school budgets. ...
Protestant School Cutbacks Opposed
Cutbacks in non Catholic schools across the Irish Republic are being opposed. It has emerged that Protestants in the State are to 'take the fight' to the Daíl to try to halt cuts to school budgets. ...
Irish News, Oct 6, 2009
Policing Talks Continue In London
Hours after hosting British PM Gordon Brown at Stormont, the North's Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have returned to Downing Street in a bid to progress policing and justice talks. However, de...
Policing Talks Continue In London
Hours after hosting British PM Gordon Brown at Stormont, the North's Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have returned to Downing Street in a bid to progress policing and justice talks. However, de...
Irish News, Oct 6, 2009
Donegal Hosts Sex In The City Star
'Sex and the City' star Sarah Jessica Parker and her recently born twins are in Co Donegal. The actress and her husband, actor Matthew Broderick have been coming for years to their modest holiday hom...
Donegal Hosts Sex In The City Star
'Sex and the City' star Sarah Jessica Parker and her recently born twins are in Co Donegal. The actress and her husband, actor Matthew Broderick have been coming for years to their modest holiday hom...
Irish News, Oct 5, 2009
Czechs Check Ireland's Lisbon Landslide
Ireland has said 'Yes' to the controversial Lisbon Treaty during a surprising landslide victory at its second trip to the polls. Now Europe is looking to the treaty's last hurdle, the Czech Republic...
Czechs Check Ireland's Lisbon Landslide
Ireland has said 'Yes' to the controversial Lisbon Treaty during a surprising landslide victory at its second trip to the polls. Now Europe is looking to the treaty's last hurdle, the Czech Republic...
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Frequent, often heavy showers of rain, sleet and snow will affect most parts this evening and overnight, but are likely to be most frequent across the northeast. Minimum temperature -1 °C.
